The Engine Inn

About The Engine Inn

The Engine Inn is a traditional Grade II-listed Cornish inn in the hamlet of Cripplesease, with roots stretching back to the area’s mining past. Once the counting house for nearby Giew Mine, the 17th-century building today mixes old-school pub atmosphere with a relaxed, family-friendly approach — think exposed stone, mining artefacts, real fires, cask ales and cosy drinking spaces alongside a popular food offering and regular live music, quiz and community nights. The kitchen focuses on hearty home-cooked pub food served across lunch, dinner and Sunday roasts, with menus ranging from classic comfort dishes to themed supper clubs and breakfast at weekends. Outside, there’s a large beer garden with countryside views and a children’s play area, while walkers, cyclists, campervan travellers and dogs are all warmly welcomed. The inn also has refurbished guest accommodation, making it a handy rural base for exploring St Ives, Penzance, Land’s End and the wider Penwith coastline.