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    The Bean Inn Vegetarian Restaurant

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    347 reviews
    #1 of 8 Restaurants in Carbis Bay
    ££ - £££, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    St. Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2RT, England
    +44 1736 791706
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    4.5 347 reviews
    #1 of 7 British in Carbis Bay
    #1 of 8 Restaurants in Carbis Bay
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    St. Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2RT England
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    The Bean Inn was born in 2003 and its reputation has grown steadily throughout the years. The restaurant is a popular choice with both tourists and locals and offers a warm intimate setting spread over 3 small dining rooms displaying local art. Our aim in the restaurant is to offer you some of the tastiest vegetarian and vegan dishes from around the world. Bringing you the best flavours means using the best quality ingredients. We therefore use local, organic and seasonal produce whenever possible. We are members of the Vegetarian Society's Food & Drinks Guild. This means that all of the ingredients that we use have been approved by The Vegetarian Society.
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    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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    Dinner
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    British
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 13 January 2019
    Lovely Food in a Cosy Setting

    We had dinner on 28/12/18. Like our previous visit in August 2017 it was a joy for both our vegan daughter & us omnivores. From the homemade bread to the puddings everything was delightful. The waiting staff are very friendly & the rooms full of...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    2  Thank John B
    Reviewed 14 November 2018
    awesome place

    Wonderful flavours, excellent quality and great service. Very small and intimate and totally recommend this little haven. i havent been for a quite a time but desperate to re visit.

    Date of visit: December 2017
    1  Thank Caroline R
    Reviewed 24 October 2018 via mobile
    Tasty vegetarian fare

    We went as a group of five towards the end of the season and had mixed views. A full time vegetarian friend and I chose the more strongly spiced middle eastern and Asian dishes and we both had excellent meals. Two of the others who...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    1  Thank HarryY344
    Reviewed 12 October 2018 via mobile
    Delicious vegetarian meal

    This was our first visit to a vegetarian / vegan restaurant and we were thoroughly impressed. The decor was lovely and the food was beautifully cooked and at reasonable prices. Staff were efficient and very friendly.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    1  Thank KeithandSue6
    Reviewed 3 October 2018
    Home cooking style

    I have to say that I am mystified by all the rave reviews that the Bean Inn gets. The food was perfectly edible, and if you'd cooked it yourself for a weekday supper you'd think it was tasty enough but to use the word 'Restaurant'...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    3  Thank SalH100
    Reviewed 26 September 2018 via mobile
    I’m not a Vegetarian but everyone’s welcome!

    My wife is a non-meat eater and has been for years. The problem is always trying to find somewhere that she can find something nice on the menu. So we had heard a lot of great things about The Bean Inn and thought we would...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    2  Thank AndyBaker65
    Reviewed 15 September 2018 via mobile
    Utterly divine food

    We ate at the Bean on two evenings during our stay at the Coast B&B. We're both vegans, and I'd say the meals we had were absolutely wonderful, some of the best vegan restaurant meals we've ever had. The highpoint for me was a Moroccan-inspired...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    2  Thank Katharine J
    Reviewed 14 September 2018
    Excellent selection for vegans

    The Bean Inn has always been a good choice when visiting the St Ives area of Cornwall, but their vegan selection is now even better. Most of the menu is vegan or can be adapted. They have also started serving alcohol - a bonus! Be...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    2  Thank velochristine
    Reviewed 13 September 2018 via mobile
    Delicious Food

    I visited the Bean Inn for dinner and was very impressed. Great choice of dishes, beautiful art on the walls and staff were terrific. Definitely recommend it!

    Date of visit: September 2018
    2  Thank BtnM99
    Reviewed 12 September 2018
    Wonderful restaurant! Delicious food & great service!

    If you’re looking for excellent service and exciting, tasty vegetarian (and vegan) dishes, The Bean Inn ticks all boxes! Nestled in the centre of Carbis Bay this restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere. The staff are really friendly and attentive. It was my friends birthday and...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    2  Thank Laura_Sweep
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    SK S
    6 July 2017|
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    Response from Thebeaninn | Property representative |
    the waitress can let you know this when you are seated.
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    Sloftsuk
    12 April 2017|
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    Response from Thebeaninn | Property representative |
    Hi, sorry, we're unable to take dogs. We do have a decking area and some people leave the dogs outside and book the table in the window where they can keep and eye on the dog. Hope this helps.
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