Some of
the county’s finest pubs are celebrating their recent
success in the Taste of the West’s revered South West
Flavour Awards that recognise dedication and excellence of the highest, customer-pleasing
quality.
Established to commemorate the pubs’ superior standards in hospitality and retail,
The Halsetown Inn received the rare and coveted Gold Award, while a trio of others – The
Turks Head in Penzance, The Queen’s Arms in Breage, and The
Coldstreamer Inn in Gulval –
all gained Silver Awards.
With
judging criteria such as service, meal and
food preparation quality alongside ambience, staff knowledge and local/regional produce
sourcing, it’s no wonder why these
top pubs – renowned in the area for their tasty, fresh food and superb customer
service – were named as winners in the Dining Pub category.
Promoting only the
best of the region’s produce,Taste
of the West’s stringent guidelines in identifying the industry’s leaders is
testament to each individual pub’s commitment to delivering a distinctive menu
packed with local flavour that’s as well sourced as it is a
treat for the tastebuds.
Independently assessed by a panel of anonymous, expert judges who
looked at every minutiae and more importantly – the pub’s ability to source
local, traceable and fresh produce
while demonstrating a keen appreciation of its benefit to
their business and customers, meant that they were
objectively merited for their devoted practices of quality control and
excellence.
Taste for yourself the fantastic flavours of award
winning food by visiting any of the pubs thatcombated strong competition in order to receive their much-deserved awards.
Set in
the stunning countryside surrounds fringing St Ives, the Halsetown Inn is both
dog and family-friendly, offering everything from small bites to magnificent mains such as their
famous Halsetown burger or hand line caught fish of
the day.
Similarly, the characterful Turks Head sits on one of Penzance’s oldest
streets, offering al fresco or indoors dining
via a mix of delights
from Green Thai monkfish curry
to vegetable moussaka.
For a
true village welcome, the Coldstreamer Inn is the place to be, providing sleek
restaurant interiors alongside its traditional pub
area. Feast on anything from guinea fowl to salmon and steak –
all cooked and seasoned to perfection; and satisfy sweet teeth with a heady dose
of hot chocolate fondant or buttermilk panna
cotta.
Beamed
ceilings and open fireplaces set a spellbinding scene at the Queen’s Arms, where
visitors can enjoy an eclectic menu that serves every taste. Fresh fish from
Newlyn, organicCornish vegetables
and meat from a local butcher all feature on their mouth-watering menu.
All
boasting a unique setting and distinctive atmosphere,
these menus serve an inspired mix of meals flanked by
first-rate service, friendly staff and fabulous surrounds, hosting regular
entertainment and events where customer satisfaction is core and their stellar
reputation now looks set to soar even higher.
