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Carn Brea Castle Restaurant offers a unique dining experience that blends history and culinary excellence. Nestled in a stunning castle setting in Carnkie, Redruth, this charming restaurant captures the imagination of every visitor. The absence of electricity enhances its eccentric atmosphere, allowing guests to savor delicious dishes by candlelight.
Patrons rave about the extraordinary food, particularly the peppercorn steak, which has been lauded as one of the best. The garlic naan and mushrooms also come highly recommended, creating a delightful trio of flavors. Diners have described their experiences as memorable, often celebrating special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays amidst the castle’s enchanting walls.
The service at Carn Brea is described as attentive and friendly, ensuring every need is met. Guests recommend savoring the breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace, particularly at sunset, which amplifies the venue’s romantic allure. While visitors should be prepared to pay with cash due to the lack of card facilities, the overall experience—characterized by unique ambiance, exceptional food, and picturesque scenery—is undoubtedly worth it. Many reviewers express a strong desire to return, highlighting the lasting impression of this remarkable establishment.
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Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeout
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Carn Brea Castle Restaurant
Review highlights
Based on 375 reviewsCarn Brea Castle Restaurant is consistently praised for its unique and charming setting within a historic castle, offering guests a memorable dining experience accentuated by rustic charm such as the absence of electricity and limited phone reception. Visitors commonly highlight the exceptional quality of the food, particularly the steaks, which are regarded as some of the best in the region. The atmosphere is enhanced by features like the roof terrace views, creating a special ambiance ideal for celebrations and intimate occasions. Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly service, though many note the necessity of booking in advance and bringing cash due to the lack of electronic payment facilities. Access can be challenging, with rough roads leading to the castle suggesting a suitable vehicle or parking below the hill. Despite slightly higher prices, the combination of excellent cuisine, distinctive location, and warm hospitality makes it a highly recommended destination.
A stunning location - a real castle! No electricity so it’s eccentric and charming. The food is amazing: by far the best steak I’ve had eating out. We went for our anniversary and went back for my 50th birthday. Delighted both times. You have to pay cash as no electricity or internet for cards (plus phone reception is patchy) but worth it. A must visit restaurant. If you get a chance, check out the view from the roof too.
What a fantastic place! Visited here during our recent trip to Cornwall for our honeymoon. Phoned a few days in advance to reserve a table - very quick to do and told during the call to bring cash to pay as they don't have a card machine. The road leading up to the castle can be bumpy with big pot holes in places, but if you go slow there is no problem. Just adds to the experience. Parking area next to the castle and a few places further back on the road if this area is full. Fantastic views from the castle, even better if you can get onto the roof top terrace. Very cool inside with old stone walls, lit by candle light, moss on the walls with quirky stair case, fireplaces etc. Good service, always coming to check if everything is ok and if we needed any drink top ups. Food was amazing. Highly recommend the garlic naan, garlic mushrooms, peppercorn steak and the chocolate brownie. Will definitely return when we are next in the area.
Definitely a meal we won’t forget anytime soon, in a very special setting! Highly recommend booking in advance and making sure you drive there with an SUV or leave the car at the bottom of the hill!
Absolutely brilliant experience here. Stumbled across the castle when out exploring. Booked a table for a few days later. Everything was perfect - the food, service and atmosphere. It was a beautiful evening so we enjoyed popping up to the roof terrace to see the sunset. Highly recommend!
I was really pleasantly surprised by this place, took the family up more as a novelty but it was great. The food is a bit pricey but you can't heat a big stone castle like that for free. Very pleasant, helpful waitress, very nice food and totally unique venue. Definitely recommend
Loved every bit of the experience. The only let down was when ordering a, glass of wine a, little plastic bottle of wine was produced. I would have preferred from a large bottle and more selection of wines. But everything else lovely. I will be back, thank you
What a fantastic find! The venue could be classed as novel, to say the least but don’t let that worry you. The food is incredible. Perfectly cooked Middle Eastern flavours (honestly one of the tastiest steaks I have ever had). Brilliant, friendly service and all by candlelight setting in a beautiful castle. Highly recommend trying this place out! TIP: They make it very clear when you book but for avoidance of any doubt, they are Cash only.
Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, great service with friendly staff, amazing views. They allow you to go up to the rooftop terrace, and if you book a table for the evening you can catch some amazing sunset views.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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