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November 8, 2022/by bardenTB76

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TOLCARNE INN, NEWLYN

Seafood menu using the best seasonal local produce. Headed up by renowned Cornish Chef Ben Tunnicliffe.

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Tue to Sun 12-2.30 and 5.30 -8pm

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Phone: 01736 363074
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The Tolcarne Inn
Newlyn
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 5PR

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You don’t need an occasion. Sometimes wanting a You don’t need an occasion. Sometimes wanting a really good lunch, opening a bottle and spending a couple of hours over something delicious is reason enough. No birthday. No anniversary. No excuse required. Just come to Newlyn. We’ll put the glasses out. #TolcarneInn #Newlyn #NewlynHarbour #WestCornwall #CornwallFood #EatCornwall #CornwallRestaurants #Penzance #VisitCornwall
JUST YOU. YOUR GUESTS. AND US. Ever wondered what JUST YOU. YOUR GUESTS. AND US. Ever wondered what it would be like to have the Tolcarne to yourselves for an afternoon or evening? This November, early December and January we're opening our doors on selected Tuesdays for something a little different. Bring your favourite people and spend some time with Ben. See what's happening in the kitchen, discover what's good that week, ask questions, share a few stories — perhaps even lend a hand. Then settle around the table and let us look after you. There'll be a fire burning, a glass of something good, and five courses created by Ben especially for your table. We'll talk beforehand about what you love, what you'd rather avoid and any dietary requirements, so the menu is shaped around your group. Stay a while. Enjoy another bottle, another story, the warmth of the fire and the company of your favourite people. No other tables. No rush. Just your people, Ben's cooking and a few lovely hours together. THE DETAILS • Exclusively for groups of 6–12 guests. • £150 per person, including five courses and a welcome drink. • Your menu will be discussed and agreed with Ben in advance, subject to seasonal availability. • Wine and other drinks are charged separately. • Selected Tuesdays throughout November and into early December and January. • Lunch finishes by 6pm; dinner by 11pm. • No service charge. • Our standard cancellation terms and conditions apply. Whether it's a birthday, a gathering of old friends, family visiting, or simply the pleasure of doing something different together, we'd love to welcome you. Interested? Call us on 01736 363074 or email: enquiries@tolcarneinn.co.uk to discuss your group and preferred date.
The menu starts with what’s good. What’s landed, The menu starts with what’s good. What’s landed, what’s in season, what catches our eye — then we decide what to do with it. It means the menu moves with the ingredients, rather than asking the ingredients to fit the menu. That’s how we like to cook at the Tolcarne. #TolcarneInn #Newlyn #NewlynHarbour #CornishSeafood #CornwallFood #WestCornwall #EatCornwall #CornwallRestaurants #Penzance #VisitCornwall
Come to Newlyn hungry. We’ll take care of the re Come to Newlyn hungry. We’ll take care of the rest. What’s good from the boats, what’s in season, and what we want to cook. That’s pretty much how the menu starts. No need to wait for an occasion. Just come and eat. #TolcarneInn #Newlyn #NewlynHarbour #WestCornwall #CornwallFood #CornishSeafood #SeafoodRestaurant #EatCornwall #VisitCornwall #Penzance
October in Newlyn The days may be getting shorte October in Newlyn The days may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty coming through the harbour and into Ben’s kitchen. Come and join us for lunch or dinner — good fish, a glass of something you fancy and a warm welcome at the Tolcarne. Tuesday–Saturday Lunch 12–2.30pm | Dinner 5.30–8pm Book a table, or just pop in and see what’s on the menu. #TolcarneInn #Newlyn #Cornwall #WestCornwall #CornishFood #CornishSeafood #SeafoodRestaurant #EatCornwall #VisitCornwall #Penzance
Hospitality is a performance. At Tolcarne, we perf Hospitality is a performance. At Tolcarne, we perform twice a day, most days. A customer sees a lovely old Cornish pub. I see the carpet that needs replacing. They remember a relaxed evening; the team remembers everything that nearly went wrong. And sometimes, while I’m noticing what could have been better, our customers are telling us how well they were looked after. "One Story, Many Tellers" is the latest "Seasonal Notes"—about the different versions of the same service, and why I’m learning to listen to all of them. Read it at tolcarneinn.co.uk/seasonal #TheSeasonalNotes #OneStoryManyTellers #TolcarneInn #HospitalityLife #WestCornwall
A beautiful September afternoon over Newlyn harbou A beautiful September afternoon over Newlyn harbour — where our story, and much of our menu, begins. #Newlyn #NewlynHarbour #WestCornwall #Cornwall #WorkingHarbour #CornishSeafood #DayBoatFish #TolcarneInn
A beautiful September afternoon over Newlyn harbou A beautiful September afternoon over Newlyn harbour — where our story, and much of our menu, begins. #Newlyn #NewlynHarbour #WestCornwall #Cornwall #WorkingHarbour #CornishSeafood #DayBoatFish #TolcarneInn
Two generations in the Tolcarne kitchen. Apparent Two generations in the Tolcarne kitchen. Apparently there was a time for selfie. #TolcarneInn #Newlyn #Cornwall #CornwallFood #CornishFood #Seafood #CornishSeafood #ChefLife #KitchenLife #FamilyBusiness #FatherAndSon #NextGeneration #BehindTheScenes #IndependentRestaurant #EatCornwall
Fresh cod. A sharp knife. A lot of portions. The Fresh cod. A sharp knife. A lot of portions. The kind of job that makes afternoons longer and breaks shorter. Time-lapse makes it look easy. Ben might disagree. Just another day getting ready for service at the Tolcarne. #TolcarneInn #Newlyn #Cornwall #CornishFood #Seafood #FreshFish #Cod #ChefLife #KitchenLife #BehindTheScenes #PrepForService #EatCornwall
Lots of jobs, never quite enough hands, and time a Lots of jobs, never quite enough hands, and time always running away. Ben ticking his way through the prep list before another busy service at the Tolcarne. #TolcarneInn #KitchenPrep #ChefLife #Newlyn #CornwallFood #CornishSeafood
“Cornish Blue Mussels” by Newlyn artist Andrew Bib “Cornish Blue Mussels” by Newlyn artist Andrew Bibbings. 💙 A beautiful celebration of the sea and the creative character of the place we call home. #TolcarneInn #Newlyn #AndrewBibbings #NewlynArt #CornishArt #WestCornwall #Cornwall
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