THE Crooked Spaniards Inn, has an enviable and spectacular location – right on the water's edge at Cargreen. It has full access from the Tamar, with its own moorings and slipway for customers.

Justin Arnold manages it, with his partner and bar manager, Helen Perkins, for his parents, Sandra and Tony from the Crooked Inn near Saltash.

The Inn dates back to 1620. Until the 1930s the landlord of the pub ferried people and produce across the river to Thorn Point where they would then walk to Bere Ferrers over the hill.

The Inn is food orientated. Justin explained: 'We try to combine a pub atmosphere with quality restaurant food. There is no segregated area, such as a bar and restaurant, it's all in one.'

The Inn has a full vegetarian menu and a large specials selection which is changed every two weeks in the summer season and once a week in winter.

Head chef is Martin Hughes. He has worked at the Inn for two years and lives in Plymouth.

He said: 'We get all our fruit and vegetables from the Tamar Valley and every meal is cooked to order with fresh produce. People may have to wait for their order as it is being freshly prepared but they'll get a quality service and excellent food.'

The two other chefs, Paul Stewart and Simon Harris, also live in Plymouth. Paul has worked at the pub for six months and Simon has worked there for around 18 months.

A full carvery is offered during winter months and Sunday roasts are available in the summer.

Jazz evenings are held on the first and third Sunday of every month. A trio of jazz players come to the pub and people from far and wide join in.

Carol and Brian Hawes from Saltash were having a quiet drink in the pub. Carol works at the Inn as the weekend cleaner and Brian commented: 'It gets busy here but it's a lovely setting.'

Their daughter, Tara, has worked at the Inn for around four months as a waitress and she said: 'It's nice working here. It's a popular place for the food and the boating.'

Another family member who works at the pub is Hazel Wynn, Carol's aunt, who works in the kitchen.

John and Sue Connibeer from Par popped into the Inn for a meal while on their way to the ferry in Plymouth for a holiday in France. Sue explained: 'We pub crawl as a hobby, usually around Falmouth, but John came here around 25 years ago and we thought we would visit and see how it had changed.'

Deborah Parker from Oxford, was visiting her sister who lives locally, with her children, Jake, aged nine, seven-year-old Chelsea and Libby, aged two.

She said: 'The pub has been done out very well inside and it's in a lovely setting. The service is good and there is a wide selection on the menu.'

One side of the bar is a child free area and the pub has a pool table and games machine in the foyer for customer use.

The Inn holds a civil marriage licence and regularly caters for wedding receptions and discos. The Inn can seat 120 people for a function and the conservatory area, overlooking the river, seats up to 90 people on an every day table plan.

The Crooked Spaniards Inn offers good quality food with a relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome.