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In Muir Beach go to The Pelican Inn for a one star meal. They're still working to earn their stars. This restaurant is inexpensive.
This inn is just a few minutes walk from both Muir Beach and Muir Woods. Its roughhewn Tudor facade might not be to everyone�s taste, but it�s a perfect fit for its sylvan site. It is ideal for those looking...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Should of been called "The Pigeon Inn" because of the amount pigeon shit I had on my car while I was there, or maybe those times I went I lucked out to be the target of the pigeons. And with high...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This brought us back to studying abroad in London in a really great way. We each ordered something classically British (fish and chips, bangers and mash...) and enjoyed a beer with it. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I have been here many times over the past 15 years or so. An old boyfriend and I found this place during a Sunday drive in Marin. You truly do feel like you've traveled to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love this pub. My husband and I make it a routine stop after hiking Mount Tam. Excellent selection of beers on tap, lovely garden, cozy rustic English interior, and great pub grub too - nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a headache, left with a smile. Great place to come with friends and/or family. Nice bartender, tasty food, great decor. Take a 3 hour vacation and go to the Pelican Inn this weekend....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The guy that started this Inn was British, and he had a loooong time family lineage of British Isle innkeepers. Soooo... this place is pretty darn authentic, apparently! I can only speak to the Pub...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not an oasis unless there's a pub.There is no better place to derive deep satisfaction from a long hike than the Pelican Inn. After following the coastal trail from Muir Beach for most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for a walk on Muir beach and then follow it with a proper pub lunch. Bangers and mash every time.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nestled between the beach and the mountain it's the perfect place for a pub, and the perfect place for either a been on the sun-drenched lawns or an after-hike shepherds pie. Weekend traffic gets a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic English pub and the perfect romantic getaway. Drive to Marin to enjoy the beaches and views and stop by this charming pub for a pint of ale, a bite to eat and a round of darts. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the Pub/Restaurant only.******The best "British Style Pub" in Northern California.This is easily the most authentic "Pub" I've been too in Northern California in atmosphere and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance of a British pub is fabulous. Pick up a pint (or more) of beer after a long hike. It gets very busy on the weekends. Food is not great to my palette, but I give it five stars anyways since...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we were surfing in Bolinas, stopped by here after for some beer and food. The beer and atmosphere are great, the food, not so much. They had a $21 buffet that didn't look too awesome to me,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentically British pub, with low-beamed ceilings, a giant hearth, lagers, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and heavy picnic-type, shared tables, (except in the garden room, which is under a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nestled in a cove right next to Muir Beach, this authentic British pub/restaurant brought me right back to my days spent in England. Good luck trying to find a more authentic British place. As an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place in San Francisco for day-drinking and San Francisco is my favorite day-drinking city in the world, so that's saying something. This is where you go with friends on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic. Walk through the door and you might as well be in the UK. I have had the Sunday buffet twice, and each time it was satisfying. It doesn't feel family run like some of my Welsh favorites,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after spending the afternoon hiking through muir woods, we had worked up quite a hunger. a craving for fish and chips set in and we found our way over to the pelican inn.loved the patio. protection...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very charming inn - reminiscence of the pubs restaurants in England.Although nice looking, I was very disappointed in the Sunday brunch. It's $21 / person - the roast beef and ham were dry,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the variety of positive and negative reviews I was a little nervous about surprising my husband with a stay for his birthday. I need not have worried. The staff was super friendly, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to stop in for a brew and fishnchips. Had the shepherd's pie and a Smithwick's. The carefully manicured front lawn is a bit weird, do they play golf on it? There is a big selection of wine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I took a long weekend in San Fran in the Fall. We took a day and went to the Muir Woods. On our way home we decided to find a place to grab lunch. We happend upon The Pelican Inn. At...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here yesterday on our way back from Stinson to the city. I also ate here once several months ago after a long hike to Muir Beach! I'm a little torn about this place, but a couple of things...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhhhh, memories of jolly ole England. Those pubs that my parents took me to while visiting them on vacation. Quite the surprise! Visited there for a bite to eat. Its setting amongst the local...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved my stay at the Pelican Inn!!! The setting is great, the pricing is decent, about $200 give or take, and just the homey atmosphere one of a kind. I personally played more darts than I think I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a treat. I believe many people have driven by this inn on the way to Stinson, but it is worthwhile to pay them a visit, whether it's for a quick lager or an overnight stay. Charming is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been both to the restaurant for dinner, which is nice on a cold, foggy (summer) night, very cozy if you can get seated next to the fireplace. I prefer the pub, they have a great selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here famished after a long 8 mile hike at Point Reyes.I enjoyed the interior and ambiance of the place...it was very English, warm, cozy and romantic. Who'd have thought this little English...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
BYOB or pay $3.50 for a half pint of Guinness.They know they have you by the balls.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually all about the food. But this place isn't about the food. It's gorgeous out there! the Pelican is warm and enchanting, and very English (according to my English hubby) with a fireplace,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went there a few months ago for their brunch. It was buffet style with the usual selection - eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese. The food was just okay, but the place is charming. It's an old English...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a Brit, its great to have a such an authentic little country pub here in SF.And as its near a beach, go for a hike then get some well deserved comfort grub and a good beer. They even serve beer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Olde English Inn tucked away behind Muir Beach? It's a sight so beautiful it's almost bittersweet. I mean, in England they have places like this everywhere. Why must California tease me with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great memories were created here - dined with loved ones. The wait staff are nice and helpful with the menu. We enjoyed the fish and chips, Shepherd's pie, and English dip sandwich. Come here after a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pelican Inn is one of my favorite spots to grab a beer and a bite to eat after a long hike in Marin. On a sunny day, nothing is better than sipping a beer while resting tired legs on their lawn....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooooo cozy, large beer selection. Feels very authentic. Tons of wonderful pub decor to keep my eyes happy. Delicious English food as well. Bartender was really friendly and helpful ( accent :)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never in my wildest dreams expected to find an English Pub when we emerged from the misty beach absolutely starving. We had my Grannie in tow who was relieved to see a wheelchair accessible...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had very high expectations for this place which might reflect the 3 stars. It is pub food in a pretty place. The old building is interesting and the wine list is decent. I can't say the menu was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I second that notion Dan M.! Duh, self! How have I neglected this little charming gem? Fantastically enchanting inn, pub and eatery. Do yourself a favor and go there on a gloomy, foggy, misty day-...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Pelican Inn is simply enchanting. Tucked away in Muir Woods, it's built in the likeness of a 16th century British country inn, with low beamed ceilings, huge fireplaces and a warm candlelit glow...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a shame! It has all the ingredients to be a hit but falls flat-the decor is outdated, the service pretty terrible and the last time I ate there the fish and chips soggy and the sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How did I not write a review for Pelican Inn yet!?!?! (so much catching up!)VALENTINES DINNER & DINNER IN GENCame her for valentines dinner maybe 3 years ago and for dinner several times since. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little restaurant is lovely. It feels like a little country inn in England. low ceilings, dark beams, big fireplace. I had a wonderful beet, walnut and goat cheese salad and others had the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here a bit ago and have been dying to go back! The Pelican is a great place to stay on a romantic getaway. The rooms are small but charming with old European architecture that feels like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long hike from Muir Beach to Tennessee Valley and back on a cold, cloudy day, we stopped at the Pelican Inn for some rest and relaxation. And, we sure did find it.Did they go to England and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place did not live up to my expectations.It was a beautiful Saturday, probably the last beautiful Saturday of our Indian Summer. We arrived at the Pelican Inn around 2 in the afternoon to find...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a brit, but this place makes me want to bust out my horrid rendition of a british accent. The one where you can't tell if I'm British or Austrialian, or South African, or just schizophrenic....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who knows me well knows about my hey nonny nonny side. As in, the oft-repeated refrain used in many a Medieval English ballad. As in, my final project for holistic nutrition school is on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had better food at chain fake pubs.When I first ordered the fish and chips, I received a lightly fried piece of frozen fish. The second order didn't impress me.Guinness did not taste as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great little british pub and inn. it's cozy, and a great place to retreat after a long hike @ mt. tam/muir woods, or any of the nearby beaches.the bf enjoyed his shepherds pie. i had their seasonal...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A year ago this month one of my girlfriends and I went on a hike up in Muir Woods. On the way back down the hill I swerved right and yelled "What the hell is THAT?!?!?!" So started my love affair...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow, just stumbled upon this very quaint pub with great beer and food.We had the fish and chip along with a beet and goad cheese salad.The fish was so fresh, the fries quite delicious and the slad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I were married here. Our friends and family had a blast. There is nothing like getting married at an British pub. ;)My husband took me here a couple of times before we were married and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Sunday for an early lunch. We arrived just after 11.30 (they open at 11.30) so we were able to get a park and then walk-in and get a table. We went with the buffet after it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it possible for one become homesick for a country they never lived in? Who the hell knows, but I miss Europe everyday and secretly am Traitorous in my wishes to call it home...The Pelican Inn...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was here last night for the annual bonfire festival of burning a Catholic in effigy (also known as Guy Fawkes Night). Teh bonfire on the beach was great fun and then we trundled up to the Pelican for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect little pub tucked away on a beautiful stretch of road in Muir Beach. My friends from Mill Valley always take me on some epic mountain bike rides throughout Marin but my favorite route is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Beer was great, food was killer but the service (again) sucked!! I actually felt bad about how loosely things we being run until the chick with the Betty Page do was super rude to me! I shot her back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
friends were visiting from the east coast and they were determined to see muir woods before they took off. they took a ferry over to meet me at work and then we piled in my car and made it to muir...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance here is off the charts. Its like you step off a California Beach and into the English Country-side. The staff is warm and nice, always there with a book, crayons or toys for our 18 mo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nice and cozy, but it's not really my style. I have a lot of friends that live in Marin that love this place and throw parties here, but since I live in SF, this is kind of a pain to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When our friends described Pelican Inn as some British Pub where they had a nice meal after a 3-day camping trip, I was expecting a tiny dive bar maybe off of the freeway where any sort of fish and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
one would think that a $29 price tag on prime rib would guarantee a tasty meal, or at least a sign that the chef cares, or an indication that the the dish would be placed in front of you w/i 30 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I stopped by for a quick bite to eat and ordered the shepherd's pie and beef stew. Both were tasty as hell. I had the beef stew and they use prime rib and Guinness. Seriously,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a place to stop and have a quality brew while sitting outside on the front lawn in the sunshine, this is the place. It's small, it's easy-going, and it's the perfect place to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot to stop off at after a hike around Muir Beach. The food was only decent for me but still gets 4 stars because you can relax on the lawn with a beer after a long day of hiking.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a child, I rode horses across the street from The Peli. My friends and I would occasionally go and get some soup or a soda while we waited for our parents to come pick us up. As an adult, It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only had a cider during the day, but snatched some fries off my friend and it was pretty good. The reason why it gets 5 stars is simply because of the decor. Sooo authentic, rustic and British. One...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The setting is awesome, the atmosphere is to die for, the beer choice is exquisite, especially for an ex pat. But alas the food!!, bar food is good but the restaurant food is dire, really really dire...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pelican Inn is tucked away in Muir Beach. Rustic cottage setting, British pub food and live music - perfect for a sunny day. I went here many years ago to eat at the restaurant and revisited...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We chose to hit Bass Lake near Point Reyes on a Monday. I happen to be very lucky and have a job that is flexible with letting me take days off. My friends are equally blessed and so five of us found...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is an amazingly cute and cozy place for drinks and/or food after a nice drive or hike around Marin. Heck, forget driving around Marin or hiking, just drive straight to it. You get your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great Location and venue but it's a shame that this authentic British Pub came with authentic British service and 1970's food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm allowed to say this because I'm half British: English/Irish food has limitless potential for exploiting the gag reflex, and it's a testament to English/Irish stubbornness that any such restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to the Pelican Inn off and on for a number of years. It's a tad out of the way to make it a totally regular watering hole. A year and 1/2 ago, approx, I got it in my head that I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Pelican transports you to a different time and place -- especially on a foggy day in March, when it really does feel like you've landed in Britain. But then you see Marin yuppies and the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great hike in the woods through Green Gulch. Perfect weather, sun is out and the air is clean and brisk.Couple hours later head to the Pelican Inn for lunch.Fish and Chips, malt vinegar, and a hearty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I've ever experienced as poor service as I did at the Pelican on a recent weekday lunch. We had to sign ourselves in (no host/hostess), and after waiting ages and not being seated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There be magic at the Pelican Inn. After a good hike in Muir Woods or bumming around Mt. Tam, you must stop in here for food and drink. Everything about the place just exudes mellow fun.After...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went here to celebrate a new job offer and her birthday and it was amazing. The ambiance of this place is so great, and the wait staff was friendly and helpful.For dinner we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dated me a Welshman for a while and he said this was the only place in SF that ever made him feel like he was at home again.That, friends, is ringing endorsement enough. And the Sunday brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly I've had to come back and edit my previous review of Pelican Inn. Last week I took my out-of-town family members there for sunday brunch and it was really bad. My uncle even found a rubber...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!English bangers and a dark beer. What a way to end a hike or day at the beach.I always get the bangers....I hear the fish & chips are amazing as well.Take a load off, drink beer and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It feels like England, circa 2008 and 1808 all at once. I think the other reviewers have painted an accurate picture; all I would add is that going to the Pelican Inn feels like an escape. A glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little Irish Pub!!! Perfect for a brew break after spending the day hiking in Muir Woods and checking out Muir Beach. Incredible 19th century feel and ambiance with a great beer garden. Get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have stopped in here a few times over the years for a bite and a beer. I really enjoy the area and stop here every time. I have never stayed the nights.From a dining perspective, the food is very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was like I drove across the golden gate and landing in Ireland! Went with a few friends on Saturday and had a small lunch and a few beers in the Pub. Would love to check out the rooms, but everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the Pelican Inn (restaurant) for over a decade now. It does remind me of a proper English Pub. Great place for a drink inside the snug bar or outside on the lawn on a sunny day....
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really? Good food?! We took my mother here for her birthday in mid-november. The waitstaff is just lame; lazy, unaccomidating etc. The food was tasteless, and there were so many flies on the ceiling...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was really happy to think of this place, and then to yelp it..and read all these lovely scores!!! Before my review I knew this place wall cool. Its funny for the number of times I've been near...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Pelican Inn! I've been here on several occasions over the years and I've always had a lovely time. I can't think of a better place in the Bay Area at which to have some fish & chips....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always interested in a little quaint English pub - as long as there's tasty beer involved. The Pelican Inn did not disappoint. After a nice long run on the Dipsea, my appetite was voracious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only for the restaurant. Very cozy and cute place that looks like a hobbit's cottage from the outside. My grandmothers love eating in the sun room in the back. I think that the pub area...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved Pelican Inn the first time I went there. I was treated like a queen with a nice comfy bed, my lady and I made a last min stop there on our way home from beach hopping and they had rooms left...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for a rehearsal dinner, and we rented out the whole place. Staff were lovely, and the room was super cute. The bed was very comfy and warm, and it was a nice place to mellow out before all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hey Manny...loo loo look at the pelican, fly pelican fly......and that's what this place is all about ...flying...one of the nice things about this place is the drive...over the river and through the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you go for only one reason, go for the Guiness Beef Stew! It will melt in your mouth and you'll swear you went to heaven. The best English tavern on the Pacific ocean. Walk down to the beach...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want a quick trip to England, only 20 minutes from SF? Then glide across the GG Bridge, take the Mt. Tam/Stinson Beach exit, and follow the signs to Muir Beach. At the curve in the road, you'll find...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch or just beer after spending some time on the bike. Close to Muir woods, right off hwy 1..Good food and darts
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pelican Inn is a nice get a way from the City even if just for a beer or two. The drive isn't far at all and if you choose to have dinner or go to the beach it's quite charming. Want to score big...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old Marin. Must see. Good authentic English pub right down to the dark inside and the bright flowers hanging out at the windows. If you live in the Bay Area or are visiting, you cannot miss this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anglophiles rejoice! There is now a seemingly accurate English Inn and Pub right in the heart of Marin County!It is so authentic the beer is good and the food is horrible!It is so authentic the doors...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the pleasure of dining here twice and both times it was excellent. If you have the time please do stop and eat or even better stay over.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The definition of CHARMING and QUAINT.It's totally an authentic inn that captures what old England must have been like. The staff are very friendly, the food is great, and it's just such a romantic,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good English pub food, but not enough true Brit options. They have some California cuisine on the menu that doesn't complement the rest of the food. Bangers and mash were amazing. Good beer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by here after a trip to Muir Woods. Just went in for a drink at their pub, ended up staying a while, playing darts, drinking lots of good drafts. Food was good pub food - bangers & mash, fish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will forever have a fondness for the pub in the Pelican Inn and I will forever laugh when I recall my first visit there. I was on a first date about 3 years ago. We enjoyed Muir Beach for a while,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still not sure how I've lived here forever, hiked all over the North Bay, and never been into the Pelican Inn. How fun. Feels like a vacation only minutes away from home...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, amazing atmosphere. Not that I didn't enjoy the food, I just thought $14 was a bit steep for fish and chips. The place is sooo authentic, I felt like I was back in England. I'm seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a taste of the Devon Country side go here. My English boyfriend and I went here and he cannot stop talking about how great he thinks it is. From the shape of the beer glasses to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Restaurant. We came here for lunch with friends who live near by. Cute charming Tudor style pretty place, but the food is British Pub so get ready for nothing special. Banger's Bunch. And Liver...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite things about San Francisco is that you can cross a bridge and be in a totally different environment in a relatively short time. The Pelican Inn allows me to enjoy Great Britain...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place is off the romantic shizzle meter!Well if your idea of romance is an old style pub near a nudist beach!
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to Muir Beach, and you've never stopped in here, you owe it to yourself to try it out. The building is a reproduction of a 16th-century Tudor country inn. Inside, they have plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy this spot a lot. My man and I went here for a fixed menu dinner on Valentine's Day 2006. We plan to come back again this V-Day! It is quite romantic and warm and the food was pretty darn...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Pelican Inn is one of the more charming and romantic places I've stayed at. It really has the feel of an authentic inn and pub. The rooms, while nicely appointed, are relatively spartan. You could...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So much fun! Great after or before the beach! Warm and Cozy
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an extremely cozy little pub near stinson beach (muir woods). Great to have a pint and/or fish and chips after a hike, even better to retreat to on a cold foggy day. At least 4 tastee beers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First question: Why haven't I been here before?Second question: When am I coming back?Because it was so nice to stroll in in full fleece regalia after a day-long hike in Point Reyes, grab a seat in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little slice of Northern CA heaven! My wife and I had driven by this B B numerous times when we lived in San Francisco, but never had the need (or $$$) to stay. Situated on a quaint little corner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to invite 10 of my closest friends here for an evening of beer and darts. This place is so much fun.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GABRIEL and JERRY enter the Pelican Inn:JERRY: Bloody oath, mate. You'd think there'd be a sheila or two, here.GABRIEL: What are you doing?JERRY: Doing as the romans do, they all have the, you know...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being English, I feel qualified to comment on this "pub". First of all, the outside seating is under a plastic roof. The service is slow. The food is overpriced (but edible). There are many flies in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A novelty, but on a foggy morning, with the fireplace roaring and an English brunch being served, it's a treat. Especially fun to take people to on a jaunt to Stinson.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, a boy and girl drove to Point Reyes because the girl had never been there before. She had been to England before though. In fact, she lived there for quite some time, and she was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bangers and mash were suberb, and you know those Essex girls, they can't get enough. Great beer, great food, great ladies!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have avoided Pelican Inn since I suffered through an overly-romantic first date here with an attractive but right-wing R.O.T.C. cadet in 1997. Luckily for Pelican, my associations with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I was to go on a romantic date in Marin-shire, this is where I would want to go. The beef Wellington is fantastic! Its a very rustic British setting--which I love, having lived in Europe. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for a quiet dinner. Felt like I was in England and stopped on the side of the road for a pint. Had the Slow Lamb Shank and it was first rate. She had the Beef Wellington and I couldn't help...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having held on to a Gift Certificate, given to us last Christmas, we were saving our night at the Pelican Inn for a special occasion. What better an event that a full moon hike from Green Gulch to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a stunning old country bar,restaurant hotel. It really does a grreat job of capturing the spirit of 16th century England's west country and style. it has the old beams and farmers equipment...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't visit Muir Beach without at least a halfpint at Pelican Inn! I mean, it's REALLY the only business in the village... and it's REALLY English..Its run by an 'Essex Girl', as AliG would say,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few hearty pints friends you heart a lot Pelican Inn Pub = Lovely bliss
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A unique little pub in an unlikely but beautiful spot. Worth a special trip for a walk on Muir Beach followed by a nice pint and some pub grub. Or eat in the dining room and relax. Good food,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While not usually a fan of a place that screams to have "Ye Olde" added to the front of its name, the Peli is a worthwhile stop. It seems there are always a few wayward souls from the other side of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best time to visit is mid-week - when it is quiet, in fact, almost deserted. The barkeeper is more relaxed and friendly. It feels like a pub in Gibralter, where ex-pat. Brits are so grateful to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new favorite stop when traveling between Bolinas / Stinson and SF. I've never eaten at the sit-down area, but the pub is very cozy and perfect for an evening cider and snack, or a warm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go there I wonder where I stashed my renaissance faire costume. But I love this place. Good food, good ale and it's so pretty. It can get pretty darn crowded on weekends, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little B&B and pub is a great find. I have a thing for English Pubs, and this has all the right stuff. Brits will get nostalic and be impressed with the authenticity of the fare. I went in to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Solitary English Inn way out in the Marin Headlands, about 20 minutes from the nearest sign of civilization (but only 40 minutes or so driving time from downtown SF). Detail is perfect, you really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bay Area Backroads is one of my guilty pleasures. This is NOT how I found out about Pelican Inn, I'm just prefacing one of many reviews like this of my soon to be "Weekend road trip gems in Northern...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How have I NEVER been to Pelican Inn? I called The Tourist Club this morning and, as luck would have it, they were closed. The default was Pelican Inn and it was perfect, if you like that whole...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for a beer to reward yourself after hiking. Love the rustic olde English vibe, ol chap. Grubby pub food, bangers n mash, yorkshire pudding, and the Sunday carvery buffet. Definitely should...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for the atmosphere and okay on the food. The shepard pie that everyone rave about didn't impress me at all but the fish & chips fair better. I was once with a group of people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times, atmosphere is great - service is poor, and food can be frightful - undercooked, bland, and unappetizing. Stick to the bar area which is lively.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only speak for the brunch the Pelican Inn holds on Sundays. Which, in reality is called Sunday Carvery Buffet.This is a Britishy place. Scrumptious. I sampled everything they had to offer,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of friends stopped by this place after a long day of hiking, and we were very happy with our decision. Dinner and drinks in the restaurant was a relaxing way to end the day.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back from the Pelican Inn after devouring a plate of fish & chips with a healthy pint of Harp. The pub room got packed real quick after a 4-person "drinking band" started playing over by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An English pub in West Marin? Who would have thought?Yet, the scenery and the solitude seems so fitting for an English pub. After a hike in the Marin Headlands, Pelican Inn is an oddly wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's straight out of England! Including slow but friendly service. Just went to the bar but it was a great way to end a long walk in the area!
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun place to go. The rooms are sweet, and the views are pretty spectacular. The restaurant has the total feel of eating with Henry VIII family style. The food is ok. The grounds are fabulous.In...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a soak in the nearby hot springs, I love stopping by at the Inn for a hot cider (not the US kind) or a pint of Bass, and when hungry I go for the bangers and mash (a guilty pleasure). Use to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool place for a weekend getaway. Its about a 20 minute drive from the Golden Gate bridge, and located right at Muir Beach. It has the feel of an 18th century English country house, and the on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so exquisite! a perfect little tudor-style inn/pub with woodsy/garden surroundings. it has tons of personality. i even saw a wedding out on their lawn the other weekend when i drove by....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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This is a good romantic place to spend a few hours walking arround then have dinner, but to stay for a weekend is NOT worth it. Actually, the food isn't that great either. You have to spend some bucks to stay...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite being the starting point of my first date with the Worst Person Ever, I'd give the Pelican Inn six stars if I could, for the sit-in fireplace. Aw, yeah.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to come here for a little slice of Brit nostalgia whenever I am on my way back from Stinson. Cute little fake-tudor inn looks like it has been airlifted brick by brick from the Cotswolds, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pelican Inn looks like a hang out for Hobbits homesick for the Shire. This seven room "country inn" is designed to capture the spirit of l6th century England's west country. It is next to Muir...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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This Is The Place We Tell Everyone They Have To Go! THis place is amazing in so many ways. We tell everyone we know that this is the place to go for an romantic dinner to a special weekend stay. I have stayed...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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The rooms here are pricey, but grabbing a pint in the cute first-floor pub is free! Plus, the bar pours a nice pint of McEwan's, and there's great grub (try the cheese plate). The full-service restaurant is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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My husband and I had a delightful stay this July. I especially appreciate the chef for the attention he paid to my food allergy. In general, I find that eating in restaurants is akin to playing Russian...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2004
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The Pelican Inn captures the spirit of 16th century England's west country in a setting of pines, alders and sweet fragrances of honeysuckle and jasmine. The dining room has a massive fireplace with a secret...
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I recently had my wedding at the Pelican Inn and we rented out all of the 7 guest rooms for us and our...
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My husband and I stayed at the Pelican Inn for our first wedding anniversary and loved it! We live in...
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This place's undeniable characteristic is in it's flair for accomplishing it's own portrayal as a romantic...
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This is an inn that could be straight out of a Harry Potter book! My husband and I just spent our 20th...
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It is quite an interesting experience for an Englishman to stay in an English themed Inn in N.California....
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this is a fun choice after a trip to muir woods, or just as a getaway from the city. it looks like an english manor and the food inside continues the illusion with yorkshire pudding, bangers and a succulent...
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the pelican inn is the perfect stopover for brunch, lunch or dinner when out for a drive to stinson beach...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Pelican Inn (The) in Muir Beach, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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