August 2025 by carl rea
This review really pains me to write as t's not my intention to rubbish a long established local Cornish business but I feel the management really need to take action certainly with the food.
Booked a game of skittles and a table in the restaurant as we have been doing for the last few years.
The food has previously been of good quality but regretfully this time it was mediocre at best and substandard.
I ordered a gammon which tasted nice but was in my opinion measley. The chips were basic frozen catering chips.
My partner had chicken parmo which was fatty and grisly.
One of my children had chicken nuggets which looked pale and undercooked and the quality was appallingly bad. We very nearly sent them back and we should have but I guess like most Brits we dont want to cause a scene.
The thing is I know this place can be better. The service was good and the staff friendly but honestly the food leaves a lot to be desired.
This review is not to rubbish a great Cornish institution but in the hope that action is taking and quickly to re-establish a good reputation.
Come on guys please don't make excuses change your supply chain of whoever supply's your food and get your kitchen in order because it's not what it used to be.
Thank you.
August 2025 by Sabina Uren
Very disappointed. Went as part of a large birthday group. The food has gone down hill from last year. We had fish and chips like several of our group and none of the fish looked like it had finished cooking all the batter was soft and not remotely crispy something that could have been resolved by an extra few minutes in fryer and the chips were dry like oven chips. As it was such a large group we didn't feel like we could complain and send it back as that would have caused problems. The service seemed rushed as everyone's food came out earlier then they said it would when booking so no one was quite ready for it as a lot of people were still saying hello to everyone and getting drinks. When Clearing plates One of the staff looked at a couple of chips that had fallen off a plate onto the table and then left them there for the duration of our stay. They asked immediately about bringing the cake out which felt rushed.
Wouldn't consider coming anymore as the food felt more like something you would get in a chain pub on a 2 for £12 deal rather than £14.50 each. None of these problems were an issue last year when we went to a large booking.
July 2025 by Ian Welch
We have been here ten times over the years. Whom ever is in charge now needs to seriously look at the games on offer as 95% are not working. The food quality is dropping each time as well. The bowling is always brilliant.
If you had machine games that worked it would be good for you and the customers. It feels like who ever owns this place is now clinging onto what ever money it can bring in without updating anything. Very sad as we loved the place at first.
July 2025 by Scott Dimmock
We rocked up at this establishment an hr before it had opened and was about to walk away when the owner opened the door and asked if he could help. My friends and I were on a 10 day charity cycle from John o groats to lands end and just needed some water. No problem he said, come in. The fantastic family proceeded to quench our thirst with ice cold water and some of his wife?s homemade cakes (which were epic) before wishing us well and sending us on our way. Hospitality hasn?t died it?s just in a tiny village in Cornwall!
July 2025 by Rachael Edmans
We had a fantastic date night here.
July 2025 by Dan Marker
An amazing gem tucked away in south Cornwall. Accessible from both Helston and Camborne sides with ease.
Team greeted us on arrival and were really friendly . We played skittles, and went in the arcade.
All of it was great fun, well maintained and clean.
Seeing others eating we also had dinner that was amazing also. Good value menu with a great choice of options, all cooked perfectly and in good time.
Thanks for everyone who just got this right. Hope to come back again soon!
June 2025 by sarah langmaid
Had a brilliant time at country skittles tonight, the food was excellent and the staff was friendly and would go back again.
June 2025 by TheCakeIsNotALie
Very fun place, really enjoyed the skittles, drinks are on the little pricey side but that's understandable
June 2025 by A***** A*****
We had a fabulous time! It was so much fun. Great for little kids as you could play the skittles in different ways. Big portions of food and very delicious too. Relaxing atmosphere and had an American vibe. We wish we had one near us.
Staff were great too.
June 2025 by Kevin Shaw
We visited as a party of 8 for food only.
We found there to be plenty of choice and service and food was great.
Will return when we are back in the area.
June 2025 by Phil Tobin
We've been going to country skittles for nearly 20 years and after reading some negative reviews wasn't sure whether to bother. After all our previous brilliant visits we thought they deserved our custom once again. And we are so glad we did. The skittles is always good, the food was really lovely and we probably spoke to 4 or 5 different staff and everyone of them were so nice and friendly and helpful. It's still the same great place so please take your time to go there. Dont let it go the same way as flambards and then moan when there's nothing to do. These places need our support. Next year we'll be travelling the 400 miles from Leeds once again to Cornwall and an afternoon at Country skittles will definitely be on the list. Keep up the good work and good luck ?
May 2025 by Rebecca Drew
Definitely get there a bit early or you will feel very rushed to choose your food as it eats into your bowling time
May 2025 by abz
We came today for bowling and lunch as the weather wasn't very good. We have been coming here for years but somethings gone downhill with the food it used to be lovely but today was overpriced Weatherspoons food. Chips full of oil, dried up lasagne, packet salad and the chicken nuggets my son ate I should of sent back as I was so worried they wasn't cooked properly as they were so pale.
No complaints with the lovely staff and we had a great time bowling but due to the food we won't be returning.
April 2025 by Kim Mitten
This was a great evening out. First a game of skittles then onto food. Food was really great, service was excellent. They have board games to play as well as a small games room with things like table football and air hockey, the kids loved it.
April 2025 by Sara Green
We brought nine of us to play skittles. The staff were excellent; welcoming and patient. The facilities were great and we will definitely be back to try food next time. Thank you, Country Skittles team!
