The Ruin

Tresco’s wonderfully laid back vibe meets modern, Mediterranean-inspired beachfront dining with dishes fresh from the wood fired oven.

COVID-19 Information - Updated 17th May 2021

We’re open once again and can’t wait to welcome you back!

The Ruin is open daily for lunch (12 pm – 2:30 pm) and dinner (6 pm - 8;30pm) Reservations are essential for dining – please call 01720 424849. The Beach Hut is open daily 9 am – 5 pm for drinks and light bites.

Drinking and dining is available for groups of up to 6 people or two households inside, and groups of up to 30 people on our sheltered terrace. Please bring a face covering and check-in using the NHS app.

Serving lunch and dinner throughout the season, The Ruin is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed meal, afternoon tea and cake or evening sundowner.

At the heart of the restaurant - and menu - is the wood-fired oven that produces delicious pizzas and roasts fresh fish, chicken and vegetables. Famed for its pizzas, sharing boards, salads and woodfired dishes, The Ruin menu brings a hint of the Mediterranean to Tresco.

The beachfront restaurant takes its name from the ruined smuggler’s cottage that forms part of its terrace, overlooking Raven’s Porth. Shady 19th-century activities aside, today the terrace is the perfect spot to while away a sunny afternoon as the children play on the safe beach below. You can take in the wonderful view from the restaurant via our webcam.

The Ruin has been awarded two AA Rosettes and Conde Nast Traveller magazine has also awarded The Ruin the Gold Standard in its listing of favourite hotels, restaurants, bars and beach clubs from around the world.