Hawkins Arms Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Outstanding Sunday lunch .. excellent service; friendly atmosphere in a traditional pub. Lots of parking!

Very disappointed to say that we were disappointed, having read the reviews . Having the week before ate Sunday roast at the Alverton Hotel in Truro, a two course Sunday roast at the Hawkins was roughly the same price. However that’s where the comparison ends. The Sunday roast was woeful, under done and not crispy potatoes, no green vegetables and I can only guess what we had was a cauliflower cheese, but literally could not tell to be honest. Thankfully the Turkey was not overcooked Wife wanted a dessert but wanted cream (pouring or clotted) only to be told that its ice cream only The service also equally ordinary Nice pint of Tribute though, will be back for a beer, but not food Real Shame, but to be honest a half decent roast is not the most difficult to get right

We popped into this lovely pub after a 6 hour drive wanting a meal and a drink!! and even though the tables were all booked Graham kindly found us a table and we ordered!! Wow what can I say the food was amazing and the service was exceptional. The pub has a great vibe so friendly welcoming and kind are the locals and staff, so we had to return again with some friends on our last night and I can only say the kindness and generosity was in abundance once again and we had a lovely evening and it just rounded of our last night perfectly!! Cannot thank you all enough defo will be back!! Max and Lisa

Great simple pub grub, they'd sold out of some, not surprised as it was very busy. More ham in a sandwich than I've ever had, all very nice. Staff friendly and super happy to have the dog join us. We will be back for sure.

7 of us booked for Sunday lunch, roast lamb & pork for us, excellent selection of starters, mains & desserts. Loads of quality good value food. Great staff. Great selection of drinks. Smaller sizes available for the young etc.. Take away for desserts if too full. No argument about returning. This place is very good.

Just had a delicious Sunday roast at Hawkins Arms, Probus. Plenty off meat and veg and huge Yorkshire pudding. Great service too. There were 9 in our group including kids. Thank you for making our family meal a real treat. Would highly recommend.

Just had an excellent roast lunch which was well cooked with superb pork & vegetables; followed by one of the best creme brulee's I have ever tasted. Plus being treated by my daughter & her partner, all in all a lovely day. Woulx highly reccomend

Went for Sunday roast , absolutely lovely Plenty of food and delicious The crime brûlée dessert topped it off ! So welcoming & friendly Love our local pub ❤️

Delightful village pub. Friendly welcoming service. Enjoyable lunch, our Jack Russell made really welcome too.

FABULOUS ❤️ Loving this fabulous village proper pub… The atmosphere is lovely with good locals and great delicious food on offer…

I have been twice in the evening and the food was delicious, but went for lunch on Sunday and it was the worst Sunday lunch I’ve ever had, only one item not spoiled, the yourksher pudding, I had belly pork the crackling was a soggy rag, the carrots & red cabbage looked like they had been rescued from the previous two Sundays, the roast potatoes were burnt but soggy and I wasn’t sure how to describe the colliflower,it was dreadful and our two friends were so disappointed. They must have a different chef to cook on Sunday

Food was good, service not so good. We understand it was busy,but trying to get someone’s attention was impossible. The young male totally ignored us several times, and the female wasn’t much better. One of the starters had run out which was a shame, main course was nice ,crème brûlée apparently was VERY nice. We shall be back at some point, just not for Sunday lunch.

We stayed two nights nearby and had our evening meal at this pub on the first night. The bar staff / service wasn't welcoming, nor was it unwelcoming, it was just basic. They served us, they asked how our meal was, and that was that. No smiles. The food, home cooked, was good, but nothing special. The following evening we went there for a pint before going to the Tandoori Spice restaurant close by. Different person at the bar, but again, no welcome or smiles. On both nights there was no fire lit in the chimney space, adding to the lack of warmth in the place. They really don't go out of their way to greet customers and make them feel at home. To end on a positive note, they have Proper Job on draught.

My family and I booked at table at The Hawkins Arms for Mothering Sunday. It is always a sad day as our Mum/Nanny is no longer with us but it was also a day to celebrate our amazing children and my lovely Mother in Law who has been having a difficult time, particularly recently. Upon arrival I was greeted with a beautiful, seasonal bunch of hand-tied flowers as was every Mum who visited for lunch that day. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture which was sincerely appreciated. All the staff were kind and welcoming and the menu was varied and delicious. If you haven’t already had the chance to visit, I highly recommend you do. Thanks to Graham & Phil and all the staff for a very warm welcome.

Popped in for quick drink and was thrilled to see a full early evening crowd. Plenty of atmosphere and quite a few eating early. My son who lives in Probus said food was good honest grub, came in time and reasonable price. Over the years the Hawkins has struggled to find the right tenants, but maybe it will change now. Everyone was so friendly and looked you in the eye and were pleased you’d come in. It was a bit chilly, but it’s difficult at the moment for these places to heat there properties. Keep at it, I think with better weather on the horizon and the lovely out door space you’ll do well.

Well ….what can I say ….after so many good reviews, I guess we were unlucky and my expectations too high. A fish finger sandwich made with what seemed like Tesco basics sliced bread and just two cheap fishfingers, and a basic ham sandwich again with...

Went to the Hawkins for tea as we're having some work done so kitchen out of action and there's only so many microwave meals I can handle. I had Steak and Kidney Pudding which I hadn't had for years!! Blooming lovely, Mrs Kenuf had scampi,...

Not wanting to cook at Christmas we met family members at the pub for a Christmas party meal. Excellent choice of set meal courses covering meat, fish & veggie options.....thoroughly enjoyed by all. Table beautifully set with decor, crackers & place names. Friendly welcome, excellent...

A lovely friendly local pub. Amazing landlords and awesome food. Highly recommended. Always a great atmosphere.

Was lucky enough to spend a few days in the village over New Year. Arrived in the pub and were so warmly welcomed by staff and locals! The food was soooooo good, so tasty, and fresh (the chips are devine!!!) The pub was so lovely...

Well done to the Hawkins Arms for providing a silver saver lunch special for us oldies. We have been twice in November & we were very pleased with the menu options & the quality of the food served, real ham with 2 eggs & yummy...

Very friendly local pub with real pub food cooked amazingly. Children and dog welcomed warmly. Exactly what a local village pub should be.

If you’re looking for a family/dog friendly pub then I’ve found it for it . I took my children for a roast on Sunday on the off chance, it was amazing !! Brilliant food and staff . It’s so nice to see a nice buzzing...

My husband and I booked for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed. Lovely friendly service in this cosy pub. Large choice of different roasts. We ordered chicken and lamb. Super tasty and plentiful. The Yorkshire was massive and cauli cheese very tasty. We topped...

We've just moved back into the village and thought we'd give Sunday Roast a go. Absolutely beautiful food, even my fussy 10 year old ate the lot!! Staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. We will most certainly be supporting the pub as often...

In Probus for a few days. Limited options close by, especially at this time of year. Found the Hawkins Arms, and so glad we did. Food was superb, team were welcoming, lovely folks in there enjoying a drink, dog friendly. No need to look anywhere...

Over the last 20 years we have visited our friends who live locally spending many a happy hour in the Hawkins. This year was no exception and we visited 6 times and ate here once. The new owners took over on our first day and...

We were staying nearby (in the middle of nowhere) and booked on the recommendation of the owners of our holiday stay/proximity to it. They were so helpful in booking, even helping us arrange taxis. Food was amazing (pie of the day was exceptional), and not...

Came here for a roast on an off chance and it was brilliant. I had the turkey with stuffing and my partner the pork and we were both blown away. The portion size was great, especially for the reasonable price. We had a young waitress...

These days a proper village pub that hasn't been 'modernised' or turned into 'retaurant' is a rare thing. The Hawkins Arms is one of the exceptions, good fresh St Austell Ales beer on tap. Friendly chat from locals and from front of house (who took...

Lovely staff, very friendly. We were expecting food to be as shown on the website, however the menu was extremely basic and the food was very average ‘pub grub’.

We were meeting friends @ Trewithen Gardens where we found the tea room to currently be closed when we arrived . A local suggested we try this pub in Probus , which is how we came to be there . The bar lady had little...

So glad we visited, is a lovely place for drinks or dinner. Large garden for kids to run in and a cosy indoors. We were made to feel welcomed, considering we had a 1yr, 4yr and 5yr old we were still made to feel at...

I was visiting my mum and sister with my two sons and decided to eat at the Hawkins as it is their local. On first entering the pub, it had a nice feel, it was busy and atmospheric, a good start we thought. Things soon...

The pub interior is very nice and the garden bar at the back also has a good party vibe. Staff friendly and helpful. But the words gastro and pub have not been associated with this establishment I think. The menu lacked any imagination. Luckily the...

We arrived to Cornwall yesterday and came across this lovely pub and the amazing garden!! Due to Covid cases rising in the village they have kept indoors shut but our two children loved it the pizzas were amazing very filling if you don’t like a...

Possibly the worst food we’ve ever had. Pizzas are nothing like the pictures - the website does a good sell but clearly stock photos or a time in the past. Vegetable pizza had a thick layer of waxy cheap cheese covered in a layer of...

Felt very unwelcome. Landlady was very off and quite rude and abrupt, staff not much better. As for the pizza - totally average. Food was served in a take-away box which we took advantage of and went. No great if you dont like pizza either,...

A lovely place to stay if you are on your way to and from Lands End. The owners are very helpful and of course the pub side serves dinner and breakfast. Our bedroom was quite small but had everything you need for a night’s stay....

We have just left the pub after waiting over two hours for pizzas. The food was awful. When we commented on the pizzas we were told by the landlady"to f..k off and we were not welcome as we were not locals" It was an extremely...

Came for a pint and a pizza and did not disappoint! Pints tasting excellent and pizza was full of flavour and packed with toppings! Well worth the money. Highly recommend.

We visited pub around october where as tourists we were staying for a week in the village which was very relaxed and frendly...but regret booking a table on Sunday for roast dinner and beer as it turned out was sub standard roast beef ..of which...

Excellent curry night, choice of dishes etc.lets hope its not too long for next one. Congratulations on raising in excess of £200 for Poppy Appeal. Stay safe and keep going!

Staying locally, we called in for drinks on a Sunday (early) evening, and came back for supper in the week. We were warmly welcomed, had excellent, well-kept beer (and local gin) and good food in generous portions, particularly for the children. This is a proper...

Friendly welcome, Covid safe. Good food. Had a separate room just for us to eat in. We were staying nearby so was convenient

Excellent food, lovely friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Covid safe, watched as staff cleaned table and chairs thoroughly.

Just had the best Sunday Roast. Chose the three meats for the extra £2 Well worth it. Wonderful pub and hosts. Lovely garden area at the back. Don’t miss this pub it’s worth a visit any day of the week

Lovely little family run pub in Probus. Not far from Truro. Staff were all very welcoming. Food was great - good sized portions and good value. Would recommend the fish and chips! Was able to book a table ahead too as we were a fairly large group.

Stumbled across this little gem when looking for somewhere form where we could explore some of Cornwall's "best bits." Perfect location, just off the A30, within an hour of the Eden Project, Land's End and many of the county's well-known coastal towns. Lovely little pub with rooms and excellent food, very competitively priced. Breakfasts were huge (and scrumptious!); we ate here two evenings too; both delicious. Highly recommended.

Picked up our Cod and Hake and chips. Sanitiser at entrance, everyone in masks. Food was ready and waiting. Fish and chips was excellent and could not be faulted.

So many thanks to landlords Peter and Ann-Marie for lifting everyone's spirits and mood by providing takeaway Sunday roasts. The food is still amazing even in these very difficult and challenging times. They are also doing takeaway food on Friday and Saturdays. They truely are remarkable people serving their community of Probus, Cornwall. When life eventually returns to some sort of normal then this pub is a MUST visit for locals and visitors alike.

You MUST get down to the Hawkins Arms Probus to sample Head Chef Angus's new menu. We are fortunate to live in the village and feel so blessed to be so close to this culenery delight. Peter, Ann - Marie and all the staff are exceptional and welcoming to locals and visitors alike.

This pub is continuing to interest locals, produce good food and conversations which is what a community pub is all about. And serving a decent real ale. Needs more. Well done AM and P

Nice service, friendly and bubbly waitress. limited menu though, but lovely food. Impressed with the food quality considering it’s a pub, tasted properly good

Peter (guv'na) and chef (Escoffier) designed a super menu for a super lunch for a group of 10. 3 courses with 3 options for each for an excellent price. A warm reception followed by great service. Look forward to seeing you all soon.

We had Sunday lunch here some weeks ago and it was very poor. When my roast beef arrived the Yorkshire pudding was not only burnt, it was completely incinerated. The top was blackened and had fallen in ashes. I could not believe the chef ? had put it on the plate. I pointed it out to the waitress but got no response. I also asked her where the 'famous cauliflower cheese' (as it claimed on the menu) was and she said they hadn't done any that day. My husband had cod wrapped in bacon, except it wasn't, no bacon in sight. When paying the bill we mentioned this and the girl asked if we would like it then. As we were leaving it seemed a very strange thing to say. The owners were around but seemed not to notice. The staff were not unpleasant but just didn't understand how to deal with problems.

We went to the Hawkins Arms for Sunday Lunch on 12th Jan 2020 which was excllent as usual. We went back again yesterday 16th Jan for lunch with friends (6 of us in total). The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Our friends were most impressed - one of them said it was the best pub food he had ever had! The chef Angus is very talented. The new landlord has plans for the garden in summer with music - it all sounds good! The service was efficient and friendly as usual.

Many thanks to Peter & Anne Marie and all their staff for a superb Christmas Day lunch, lovely food, well served and a great time. Sincerely hope they will do it again in 2020. Happy New Year to you all.

Landlords Peter and Ann-Marie are lovely and our amazing head chef Angus is still here! Christmas Day lunch was served to over 60 people in a most sumptuous banquet of food with a six course offering of magnificent quality. This pub is a MUST visit for anyone! The warm and friendly staff welcome you into a home from home atmosphere full of great food, and amazing range of wines, beers, gins etc. Probus is luckly to have such a fabulous hostelry. Locals and visitors are all made very welcome.

Dropped in for lunch today & was blown away by the excellent food: beautifully prepared & presented and absolutely delicious. Simple menu - which is always a good sign - but the crab Thermidor & chicken pie were both superb. Great beer too: Tribute & Heineken. What more do you need?!

Rang 2 days prior, told chap on the phone that the meal was for my husband's birthday. Arrived last night & they didn't even have my booking recorded, great start. Young lady behind bar came through with menu sheets, and we were told that the Cornish Yarg, the tuna and all pies were off the menu. For me, that left meat options (I prefer not to eat red meat) or fish & chips, which is not what I came out for a celebration meal with my family for. Only 1 other family in the restaurant, but it still took quite some time (10-15 mins?) for a waitress to return, and this was only when (I assume) the more senior waitress looked over and asked if someone had taken our order. Food including portion size was OK but it was average pub food, not the cut above that it used to be. I heard there was also no dessert menu, just verbally given what they had (couldn't see, didn't hear of a specials board). Another group came in after us and left because of the food choices (or the wait, I'm not sure). Heard the chef explaining to them that because it was the last day of the month the food stock had been run down. A disappointing return, especially as we'd so enjoyed our meal when the previous owners ran it, but more disappointed because it was meant to be a special birthday meal. I also wouldn't pay almost £8 for a starter. Sorry, but we'll be going elsewhere for a meal from now on. The pub part is nicely decorated for Christmas though, so for a drink it'd be a nice place to go I'm sure.

We had been previously but now it’s under new management wondered if it would be as good, we were not disappointed had a nice New Zealand savignon blanc and a tasty lunch

Thisis my second meal at this pub. It's not standard pub fayre. In fact it's a cut above lots of many St Austell brewery pub restaurants. The chef presents food in an innovative way. It tastes great and for the price I'd say its good value. Do give it a try if you are in the area. I ate in the bar area which i found to be cosier than the restaurant area. The photo shows a plate of Cornish merguez sausage and 2 plates of spam fritters!

We arranged to stay in the car park to meet our friends for a meal at this lovely village pub in Probus. What a gem of a find. Pete and Anne Marie (landlords) were so welcoming and all the locals were really friendly and chatty. Food cooked by their chef Angus was superb-best meal out we have had for a long time. We will definitely be back to revisit.

The Hawkins Arms, under the new management, is excellent – very polite, helpful, attentive and efficient staff AND the talented chef Angus is still there. The roast last Sunday was up to his usual high standard and the meal yesterday evening was excellent. I had a starter - crab termidor – beautifully presented and the flavour was wonderful. Other half had spam fritters – again beautifully presented and very tasty. The meals were as one would expect in a top class restaurant but at a reasonable cost.

I had dinner here based on the good reviews I found. Happy to report that the food, service and presentation all scored top marks with me and I have just revisited for my second supper before leaving for home and had an equally good experience. If I didn't live far away in Cape Town I would be a regular. Well done to this team!

New owners and staff very friendly. We had roast beef, so nice to be served beef that was pink (ish) and not completely overcooked as is normal in most pubs. Very good selection of vegetables, although the cauliflower cheese was a bit watery. A very pleasant lunch and we will return. The only downside was that it was not very hot.! This has been mentioned to me by other friends who had lunch. It is so simple to warm dishes and plates before serving.

Very pleasant evening in the friendly atmosphere of the Hawkins Arms. Under new management with a surprising busy buzz on a rather damp autumnal Tuesday. Tasty, well presented food with elegant deserts, all served with a smile. Well worth a visit!

New proprietor, making quite a difference and likely for the long run. Food was very good and professionally presented. Service and staff great.

Visited for lunch with my family food was delicious, great kids menu and portion sizes where spot on new owners very lovely warm and welcoming, decor was great has been done up nicely can’t wait to go back :)

The most amazing pub! Staff are amazing, so friendly as soon as you walk through the door. The food was absolutely beautiful, very high standard. Will definitely return and recommend to all friends & family!

Came with the family amazing pub and amazing food great menu, will definitely be back soon. Thank you

Lovely pub, very cosy and welcoming. Extremely attentive and friendly staff. The food was excellent, with a good amount of choice on the menu. Will definitely be back.

We have been back a couple of times since the new owners took over. I am delighted to say that Chef Angus is still there & the food is as stunningly good as always. Absolutely wonderful & the new decor in the pub makes it feel so warm & friendly. All the staff are lovely & we are going back on Sunday as we are lucky enough to be local!

We live in the next village but hadn't been to the Hawkins Arms for years.

We called today, not realising that food is not served on Tuesday lunchtime. As advertised they gave us a dog friendly welcome. The chef was giving something from the new taster menu to the bar staff and in a fantastic gesture he asked us if we would like to try it. Poached egg on a pea purée base. Spam fritters and a chick pea frittata with a chilli jam and a buerre blanc. It had the wow factor! We will be back next year on our next holiday. Thanks to the Hawkins staff for such thoughtfulness.

Popped in for a Sunday dinner not long after the new owners took the pub over and couldn’t be more impressed. The decor of the pub is lovely, great owners and the food and drink was delicious. Very good value for money as well, and big portion sizes for the roast. Will definitely be coming back!

stop for lunch today on our way to Lands end.The menu was extensive at modest prices.The food was out of this world, we had the chicken, and the veg, was like we had never tasted before, the creme brûlée was an event in itself, the staff were lovely , a really good start to our holiday.This will be our place to stop for lunch ,whenever we are travelling this way again .chris and Ray

Friendly New owners had only been there 2 weeks. Cosy pub with restaurant. Excellent food. Recommended.

Visited on Sunday with ten of us, fantastic Sunday roast, great service and atmosphere.

Our family decided to venture to Probus and popped into The Hawkins Arms for a drink. We had a look at the lunch menu and decided to eat. Food was faultless. Kids food was very generous and well priced and the Beef Brisket was excellent.

Lovely traditional village pub, great food and great service. Good selection of drinks and great staff too. The landlords Peter and Anne Marie are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely will be returning when we come back to Cornwall.

Just finished a meal at the Hawkins arms, food was fantastic and the pub had a great atmosphere. The Hawkins arms is everything you want from your local pub! Will definitely re-visit!

Really lovely village pub, mix of traditional and contemporary. Great ale and food was superb. Looking forward to visiting again whilst we are here.

New landlords Peter and Ann-Marie are lovely and our amazing head chef Angus is still here! Fabulous roast as usual. Thanks it was fantastic!

Typical village boozer warm and friendly with a mix of locals. Now serving gastro pub style meals. Which certainly met our expectations large portions and quality to taste. A good selection of real ales and spirits to match. The staff were friendly, landlord appeared most certainly a busy chappie managing his new add on dining area. The locals definitely a key feature to this hospitality like venue juggling with the fine dining newbies?

We visited on the recommendation of the lady who owned our holiday cottage. We had really excellent food and the staff were very friendly and welcome - the chef came around to ask how our meals were I would defjnately go back again

We went on a Wednesday night. The building and setting is a typical village pub. Bar on one side small restaurant on other. A collection of locals in the bar with some nice live music being put on for them. The restaurant wasn’t busy 2/3 other tables as well as our four.

Fantastic pub menu. Pub a little tired but having a make over as I type. Food beautifully presented and delicious to eat. Only complaint, and not everyone would agree, too many potatoes. Otherwise a place to go

So we popped in on the off chance of a bite to eat for lunch after leaving Truro... WOW we not disappointed fantastic food at great prices..we live in the cotswolds so food in restaurants are high priced.. friendly staff and good food how this place is not packed to the rafters on a Saturday lunch time and fully booked I do not know... highly recommend a visit.

Visited on a Sunday for roast, amazing value for money by far the best roast in Cornwall. Definitely with be going back amazing pub and food.

Just had a an amazing Sunday lunch with a friend at our fabulous local. The Hawkins Arms, Probus is a must for all foodies. Visitors and locals alike are always treated to food heaven. Angus McNair's has to tasted to appreciate his supreme culinary talents. So lucky to have him at The Hawkins Arms.

Best Sunday lunch for a long time. Locally sourced food with incredible attention to detail, including homemade sauces that we asked to take home. We had fantastic braised lunch for all the trimmings beautifully presented. The staff were very attentive. This is a hidden gem that would put many restaurants to shame. Highly recommended.

On spec visit to this 'local' pub that punches well above its weight in the quality and presentation of its good, the excellent service and choice of seating areas including a peaceful garden with ample parking are a bonus. The chef is clearly very passionate about his work and thar shows. Good value for money and definitely worth a visit.

This was my second trip to Cornwall...and , once again this was a highlight of my trip.

Der Chef des Restaurants hatte uns frischen Lobster empfohlen, den er am gleichen Tag aus dem Meer fischte . es war ein grossartiges Erlebnis ! Vielen Dank Angus !

We had a meal in the pub on the 27th June 2019 and it was superb and all the staff made you feel very welcome indeed, would defiantly have a meal there again when we come down and visit Probus

Called in on off chance. A warm welcome from the lady behind the bar. Showed us the menu and we chose the Lamb Roast. There was a good selection of veg and lovey roast potatoes, the meat was well cooked so made for a great meal. This is a dog-friendly pub and a very relaxed atmosphere. A little gem of a pub as it's not on the main road, will call in again if we are this way.

After Snowpatrol cancelled at The Eden project we found this great pub lovely food and the live music . . . . Move over Snowpatrol the Belfast busker is coming through.

What a pleasant surprise to find this establishment. The lunch we had was outstanding both in taste and presentation. We ordered the fish cakes, seafood chowder and the burger. The food was all delicious, and the presentation wonderful. The hostess was welcoming and the service faultless. We shall definitely return and recommend the Hawkins Arms to our friends.