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What to order
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Lasagna
Recommended multiple times for being absolutely delicious with generous portions and tasty, prompting repeat orders by guests.
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Sunday Roast / Roast Platter
Highly praised for generous portion sizes, tender meat, and overall amazing quality, making it a standout choice for Sunday lunch.
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Fish and Chips
Mentioned several times as tasty and well-prepared, with crispy chips and good portion sizes, making it a classic pub favorite.
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OFI Burger (Chicken and Beef Brisket Burgers)
Noted for crispy, fluffy chips served alongside and highly recommended by reviewers for taste and quality.
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Mussels
Described as delicious and served with perfect garlic bread, indicating high quality and excellent flavor.
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Vegan Chilli
Specifically mentioned as very tasty, flavorful, and with a nice degree of heat, showing the chef’s skill in catering for diverse diets.
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Sharing Board for 2
Praised for large portions and quality, with staff offering to box up leftovers, making it a great choice for sharing.
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Chicken Schnitzel
Noted as tasty and part of the limited but well-executed menu options.
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Mackerel Pate
Mentioned as tasty, indicating good quality starters or smaller dishes.
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Nachos
Included among other well-liked dishes like lasagna and fish & chips, suggesting it is a reliable and enjoyable choice.
Details
About The Old Ferry Inn
17th-century riverside inn offering free English breakfast and parking, plus a restaurant and bar.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is The Old Ferry Inn known for?
It is best known for its estuary and river views from the terrace and dining areas, plus pub food and drinks served in a cozy riverside setting. Reviewers also call out the beer selection, including a well-liked mild ale, and the on-site gin, with the peppercorn gin singled out as a favorite.
What dishes are most recommended at The Old Ferry Inn?
Reviewers most often highlight the mussels, beef brisket, fish and chips, and chicken schnitzel, along with mackerel pate and the best nachos with veggie chilli. Portions are described as generous, and several guests say the food is excellent or superb for the price.
What is the atmosphere like at The Old Ferry Inn?
The vibe is casual and cozy, with a pub feel, terrace seating, and a relaxed riverside setting right by the ferry dock. It suits groups and tourists, and reviewers also mention it works well for solo dining and for people wanting a quiet place away from central Fowey.
Is The Old Ferry Inn good value, and what is the price range?
The price level is listed as 2, and reviewers say the meals are very reasonable, with better prices than places over the water in Fowey. They also note big portions and good service, which makes the food feel strong value for a pub and hotel in this location.
What should I know about visiting The Old Ferry Inn?
It accepts reservations, and several reviews mention that the road and parking can be tight, steep, or awkward, so planning ahead helps. Guests also say the setting is worth the effort, especially for the terraces, the views, and easy access to walks like the South West Coast Path and Circular Halls Walk.
