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Summer has well and truly arrived here in Cornwall, which means schools out, and long lazy lunches are in!

Here at The Tolcarne our menu follows the seasons, so right now you will find plenty of light, flavoursome dishes (starring Cornish seafood of course!) – perfect for sultry summer afternoons.

In fact we are firm believers that the best way to enjoy the catch of the day is to choose a selection of starters, salads and sharing plates and head to our sunny deck – with a glass of something cold in hand – and share every dish (until you find your favourite that is!)

And, because we know that in summer things tend to happen at their own pace, we are now serving food throughout the afternoon (see right for our new opening times). The afternoon selection will change every day, but will look something like this:

Fish Soup

Crab Ciabatta

Fish and Chips

Mussels

Hot Smoked Sea Trout Salad

Mackerel Nicoise (click here for recipe)

We will also be serving Cornish Cream Teas all afternoon.

We look forward to seeing you soon,

Ben & Team

Opening Hours and Service Times:

We are open 7 days a week: 11.30-late, serving real ales, local ciders, refreshments, coffee and homemade cakes.

Food is served 7 days a week.

Monday – Saturday

Lunch is served between 12.00 and 14.15.

Between 2.15 – 5.00 we serve a limited menu of light bites (salads, soups, sandwiches), as well as our popular Fish and Chips.

Dinner is served from 6.30 – 9.30.

Sunday

Lunch is served 12.00-15.00 (Live Jazz 13.00-15.00)

Dinner is served from 6.30 – 9.30.

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The Tolcarne Inn is dog-friendly.

The Tolcarne Inn welcomes children, and can offer children’s portions of most dishes, or simpler versions. 

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TOLCARNE INN, NEWLYN

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

OPEN EVERYDAY

LUNCH SERVICE
12NOON – 2.30PM

EVENING SERVICE
5.30PM – 8PM

BAR OPEN FROM
11.30AM

SNACK MENU FROM
2.30PM – 5.30PM

CONTACT US

Phone: 01736 363074
enquiries@tolcarneinn.co.uk

The Tolcarne Inn
Newlyn
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 5PR

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Two generations in the Tolcarne kitchen. Apparent Two generations in the Tolcarne kitchen. 
Apparently there was a time for selfie. 

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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.

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Our September opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday Lu Our September opening hours:

Tuesday to Sunday
Lunch: 12–2.30pm
Dinner: 5.30–8pm

Closed Mondays.

A warm welcome awaits at Tolcarne Inn 🤗

#TolcarneInn #Newlyn #NewlynHarbour #WestCornwall #CornwallFood #CornwallRestaurants #SeafoodRestaurant #FreshFish #EatLocal #VisitCornwall #SeptemberInCornwall
Pendans Duo are playing at Tolcarne today for the Pendans Duo are playing at Tolcarne today for the last time this summer 🎻🎸

We’re keeping everything crossed that the weather holds—but sunshine or not, there’ll be wonderful music and a very warm Tolcarne welcome 🤗

Join us from 5–7pm!

#TolcarneInn #PendansDuo #LiveMusic #Newlyn #WestCornwall #CornwallMusic #WednesdayPlays
Picked first thing this morning and delivered stra Picked first thing this morning and delivered straight to Tolcarne.

The vegetables, that is. Ben and Dan are not quite so freshly picked. 😂

#TolcarneInn #FreshFromTheField #CornishProduce #LocalProduce #CornishFood #FieldToFork #Newlyn #WestCornwall
Not every job behind the bar is glamorous… but eve Not every job behind the bar is glamorous… but every good pint starts with clean beer lines.

Michelle taking care of the important jobs before we open — because what happens behind the scenes matters just as much as what arrives at your table.

#TolcarneInn #BehindTheScenes #ProperPint #BeerLineCleaning #CornwallPub #Newlyn #WestCornwall #PubLife #TeamTolcarne
In Search of the Perfect Year There are photograp In Search of the Perfect Year

There are photographs that capture more than a moment. This is Ben and me in 2003 — already some way into our story, though with so much of it still ahead of us.

In my latest *Seasonal Notes*, I look back over the years, the seasons and the experiences that shaped us — and at the continuing search for that elusive “perfect year”.

Read the full piece here → https://tolcarneinn.co.uk/in-search-of-the-perfect-year/

#SeasonalNotes #InSearchOfThePerfectYear #TolcarneInn #Newlyn #Cornwall #CornishFood #CornishHospitality #MichelinGuide #Michelin #TrenchermansGuide #Trenchermans #IndependentRestaurant #RestaurantLife #OurStory
Pendans are back at The Tolcarne tonight 🎻 Live E Pendans are back at The Tolcarne tonight 🎻

Live European folk music outside at The Tolcarne Inn, 5pm–7pm, weather permitting.

And there’s something a little special about this Wednesday — a solar eclipse this evening. 🌘

So, fingers crossed for clear Cornish skies and a lovely evening of music.

Find Pendans on Facebook:
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#TolcarneInn #Pendans #LiveMusic #Newlyn #WestCornwall #Cornwall
A quiet moment in Newlyn Harbour — the lighthouse A quiet moment in Newlyn Harbour — the lighthouse catching the light as a yacht rests inside the harbour wall.

One of those views that makes you pause for just a little longer. 

#TolcarneInn #Newlyn #NewlynHarbour #Cornwall
A lovely evening in our courtyard with Pensans Duo A lovely evening in our courtyard with Pensans Duo providing the soundtrack. 🎻🎶

Great music, good company and a warm summer evening in Mousehole.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we hope to see you again soon.

#TolcarneInn #Mousehole #LiveMusic #Cornwall #CornishPub #PensansDuo
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