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The Herring

Cornwall, Mawgan Porth - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good (Closed)

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

It may be hidden away at the front of the Bedruthan Hotel (walk through the hotel and down through the standard restaurant to get to it), but large windows along the front of this 'very minimalist' space make the most of views overlooking Mawgan Porth beach and cove. To start, you are simply brought a selection of tapas-style snacks, perhaps mackerel tacos with ponzu, pickled shallots and cucumber, truffle arancini with black garlic, or baba ganoush with dukkah and sumac. Mains and desserts are then chosen from a brief menu. At inspection, 'beautifully cooked' pan-fried cod served with a mini fishcake on a bed of mushy peas, accompanied by a crisp fondant potato ‘chip’ (plus pickled mussel and 'tartare beurre blanc' to cut through the richness) was a clever take on fish and chips, while pork belly was bolstered by a hit of smoky 'nduja ragù. Desserts could be raspberry and pistachio millefeuille or crème brûlée, and there are local cheeses too. Th...

It may be hidden away at the front of the Bedruthan Hotel (walk through the hotel and down through the standard restaurant to get to it), but large windows along the front of this 'very minimalist' space make the most of views overlooking Mawgan Porth beach and cove. To start, you are simply brought a selection of tapas-style snacks, perhaps mackerel tacos with ponzu, pickled shallots and cucumber, truffle arancini with black garlic, or baba ganoush with dukkah and sumac. Mains and desserts are then chosen from a brief menu. At inspection, 'beautifully cooked' pan-fried cod served with a mini fishcake on a bed of mushy peas, accompanied by a crisp fondant potato ‘chip’ (plus pickled mussel and 'tartare beurre blanc' to cut through the richness) was a clever take on fish and chips, while pork belly was bolstered by a hit of smoky 'nduja ragù. Desserts could be raspberry and pistachio millefeuille or crème brûlée, and there are local cheeses too. The wine list is unfussy and good value, with bottles starting at £23.

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VENUE DETAILS

Bedruthan
Mawgan Porth
Cornwall
TR8 4BUGB

01637 861200

OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Private dining room, Separate bar, Parking, Electric car charging

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