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The Rocket Store

Cornwall, Boscastle - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

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

For such a diminutive building, the Rocket Store certainly makes a bold statement on Boscastle’s inner harbour wall. Built in 1898 to house horse-drawn rocket-firing equipment for the coastguard, the single-storey brick building, with outdoor seating spilling out onto its equally modest courtyard, is quite a contrast to the centuries-old, whitewashed cottages that the village is known for. Owned by Alex Key and Freddie Woodruff, the kitchen specialises in small plates featuring fresh seafood from their own boat, plus some meat from their nearby farm and consignments of local produce – organic, where possible. The short, daily changing blackboard menu is fish-led, often with Asian flavours giving heft. A charred, soft-as-you-like scallop in luscious seaweed butter may act as a prelude to slices of wild sea bass sashimi with fish sauce and Thai basil. Elsewhere, ginger, apple and cucumber snow, topped with red chillies, offer a great foil to the crunch of fried chickpeas and ...

For such a diminutive building, the Rocket Store certainly makes a bold statement on Boscastle’s inner harbour wall. Built in 1898 to house horse-drawn rocket-firing equipment for the coastguard, the single-storey brick building, with outdoor seating spilling out onto its equally modest courtyard, is quite a contrast to the centuries-old, whitewashed cottages that the village is known for. Owned by Alex Key and Freddie Woodruff, the kitchen specialises in small plates featuring fresh seafood from their own boat, plus some meat from their nearby farm and consignments of local produce – organic, where possible. The short, daily changing blackboard menu is fish-led, often with Asian flavours giving heft. A charred, soft-as-you-like scallop in luscious seaweed butter may act as a prelude to slices of wild sea bass sashimi with fish sauce and Thai basil. Elsewhere, ginger, apple and cucumber snow, topped with red chillies, offer a great foil to the crunch of fried chickpeas and the cooling powers of a yoghurt and mint dressing. More substantial plates range from a flawlessly cooked Dover sole on the bone with spring onions and garlic to John Dory in lemongrass and lime-leaf butter, while vegetables are given equal attention – say on-point, charred hispi cabbage with seaweed butter or smoked potatoes infused with salsa verde. Desserts are just as captivating, especially an orange and caraway-seed chocolate pot with clotted cream (beautifully bitter and just the right side of sweet) and a deliciously tart passion fruit posset. A selection of classic and natural wines sits alongside bespoke cocktails and organic beers.

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VENUE DETAILS

Boscastle Harbour
Boscastle
Cornwall
PL35 0HDGB

01840 250310

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Dog friendly

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