The Old School - PORT ISAAC

We arrived in Port Isaac on Saturday, May 27, 2023, around 3:30 PM. We had driven from Avebury that morning and encountered heavy traffic along the way. Unaware that it was a major holiday weekend, we arrived feeling very tired but still eager to...

We have been to this restaurant multiple times and, as always, both the service and food were fantastic. While it may not be the most upscale or fancy dining spot, the food is of top-notch quality, homemade, and served with attention to detail. The bar is cozy with a variety of drinks and coffee options. The dining area is charming and makes for a pleasant evening out. The menu offers a good selection to suit different tastes. We also had breakfast with friends here, which was delightful and reasonably priced.

Not impressed, wrong food brought out, was told by person behind bar it was definitely what I ordered, argued with me she was right I was wrong, I asked for refund of difference in price,anyway, food was returned and I got what I ordered. Food average ,sea dog battered fish was greasy and not hot, I was dubious to eat warm fish, chips obviously frozen and not that nice. All food over priced for what it was. Two of the three staff seen were not friendly and absolutely no customer service training. Unless you are a local they are not interested in visitors, well that's impression I got. Please have a look at how you treat people, whatever happened to the customer is usually right? Will not return and not recommend. So many other places to eat near by and better priced like fish and chip shop at top of hill . Only positive is I got a refund on price difference, eventually.

We had a fantastic experience at The Old School House. We made a reservation for dinner on a quiet Sunday night and were welcomed warmly, feeling very comfortable. The hake dish was absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly with a wonderful blend of flavors. We enjoyed it so much that we returned for a second visit on Tuesday, even though the restaurant was quite busy. We also stopped by for cocktails a few times and found them to be both affordable and tasty. The atmosphere was more relaxed and cozy compared to other options in the village, though we appreciated those as well. On our last morning, we visited for breakfast after discovering our original choice was no longer serving due to the end of the season. Once again, we were greeted warmly and enjoyed a reasonably priced and delicious meal. The Old School House is truly a hidden gem in Port Isaac and I highly recommend giving it a try. The fish was just as delicious as the other restaurant we tried in the area, both owned by Nathan.

Firstly the hotel. It certainly wasn't cheap, but I had a good night's rest, and it is a very nice place to stay, with comfy room, very nicely repurposed from its school, and in a good location. I had to rush breakfast based on how late it opened, so definitely didn't get the best of that. In terms of the restaurant, the food was delicious. I had the crab tacos to start, which sounded unusual but were stunningly good. The Goan fish curry was equally good, and disappeared in a flash. Service was very friendly, and overall highly recommended.