Eating & Drinking in Padstow

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The Seafood Restaurant

One of Padstow’s longest standing restaurants, this Rick Stein establishment is a firm favourite with visitors to Padstow. The stylish restaurant serves locally sourced fish and seafood dishes. It’s always busy, so book well before your stay.
Location: Riverside, Padstow
https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/the-seafood-restaurant/

Paul Ainsworth At No.6

Expect top-quality fare at this Michelin Star restaurant in the heart of Padstow. Overseen by acclaimed chef Paul Ainsworth, this restaurant serves modern British food with a focus on locally sourced Cornish produce.
Location: Middle Street, Padstow
https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/number6/about/

Greens of Padstow

With its panoramic views of the estuary, this is perhaps the most scenically situated restaurant in Padstow. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant has tables inside and out and is a lovely place to soak up the scenery while enjoying great food. Great for families, there’s mini golf, too.
Location: North Quay, Padstow
https://greenspadstow.co.uk/

Rick Stein’s Café

This informal, family-friendly café is a relaxing space for lunch or dinner in the middle of Padstow. Staples include locally sourced fish and seafood, plus dishes inspired by Rick’s travels around the world.
Location: Middle Street, Padstow
https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-steins-cafe/

Caffè Rojano

An authentic Italian restaurant right in the heart of the town, Caffè Rojano has long been a favourite for locals and visitors alike. Being in the hands of celeb-chef Paul Ainsworth’s, you can expect the finest ingredients from land and sea, in a devilish combo of Italian and Cornish cuisine.
Location: Mill Square, Padstow
https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/cafferojano/about/

Prawn on the Lawn

Finger-licking shellfish, seafood and sharing plates in an intimate venue in the heart of Padstow. A small restaurant with a big reputation.
Location: Duke Street, Padstow
https://prawnonthelawn.com/restaurant/padstow/

Burgers and Fish

Get your chops around gourmet burgers and fish dishes cooked over charcoal, in a fun and upbeat setting beside Padstow harbour. Kids’ eyes will bulge at the burger selection, while grown-ups can indulge in the likes of grilled octopus or local mussels cooked in cider.
www.burgersandfish.com

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Barnaby’s

Made for lazy brunches, long lunches and cosy dinners, Barnaby’s restaurant is situated in a wildflower garden on a stunning Cornish vineyard just outside Padstow. Slow down for Middle-Eastern inspired brunches and delectable dishes stuffed with local ingredients from land and sea.
Location: Trevibban Mill Vineyard, Padstow
https://barnabyspadstow.com/

The Pig

Well worth a trip out of town, this 15th-century country house hotel in Harlyn is home to one of the best restaurants in Cornwall. Sumptuous dishes are put together using ingredients from the restaurant’s own walled garden and local farms and fishermen.
Location: Harlyn Bay
https://www.thepighotel.com/at-harlyn-bay/eat-padstow/the-restaurant/

Mariners, Rock

Located on the other side of the estuary in Rock, this waterside gastropub is part of the Paul Ainsworth Group, so you can expect exceptional food and service in an exclusive setting.
Location: Slipway, Rock
https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/the-mariners/about/

St Enodoc Hotel, Rock

The latest venue in the Ainsworth stable, also in Rock, we’re expecting great things on the table at this hotel brasserie overlooking the Camel Estuary.
Location: St Enodoc Hotel, Rock
https://enodoc-hotel.co.uk/thebrasserie/

The Cornish Arms

Part of the Rick Stein group, this gastropub has a fantastic menu and has become a foodie destination in North Cornwall. But it’s also a great place for a drink inside the bar or in the large beer garden at the rear.
Location: St Merryn
https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/the-cornish-arms/

Raffertys Café and Winebar

This is another inviting place to eat and drink in St Merryn. With its relaxed atmosphere, fine food and wonderful wines, it’s a lovely place to tuck into the surf and turf menu featuring locally sourced meat, seafood and vegetables.
Location: St Merryn
https://raffertyscafewinebar.co.uk/

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Rick Stein’s Fish & Chips

Situated on the quay on the main route to and from the car park, the smells emanating from this fish and chip shop make it hard to resist. As well as its famous battered cod, they have other varieties of fish served battered or grilled alongside hand-cut chips. You can dine inside if there is space, otherwise takeaway is available.
Location: South Quay, Padstow
https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/steins-fish-and-chips/

Craftworks Secret Garden

Craftworks is a pop-up, outdoor eatery located in a holiday village just outside Padstow. Operated from converted shipping containers, this restaurant prepares gourmet burgers, tacos and burritos which can be enjoyed outdoors or under the canopy of tipi tents.
Location: Padstow Holiday Village
https://www.craftworkskitchen.com/

Embers Woodfired Pizza

With pizza, pasta and ice cream at the top of the menu, this fast-food restaurant in the heart of town is a winner for families eating out in Padstow. Stack your pizza with a range of toppings from king prawns to Cornish ham, but save room to gorge on the delicious sorbets and gelatos created in-house by the Padstow Ice Cream Company.
http://www.emberspizza.co.uk/

Cherry Trees

This charming little café on the harbour attracts passers-by with its window display of amazing cakes. But Cherry Trees also does delicious coffee, as well as a wide range of tasty sandwiches, baps and burritos.
Location: West Quay, Padstow
https://cherry-trees-christmas.myshopify.com/

Trevisker’s Kitchen

Open for breakfast, lunch and evening takeaway, this hidden gem deserves a look-in on the way to or from the beach. Located in a garden centre, just outside Padstow, Treviskers Kitchen is well known for its amazing chips. But they also do superb steak, burgers and battered fish, alongside specials such as Goan fish curry.
Location: Trevisker Garden Centre
https://treviskers.com/

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Padstow Tasting Room

Sample the latest beers from the Padstow Brewing Co (as well as wine, gin and cocktails) at one of two tasting rooms in Padstow. Accompanying nibbles and food platters are also available.
Location: Duke Street and Broad Street, Padstow
https://www.padstowbrewing.co.uk/

Ruby’s Bar

This snug and sophisticated cocktail bar serves classic cocktails, as well as boutique gins and wines. It’s a lovely place for pre- or post-dinner drinks.
Location: Broad Street, Padstow
https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rubys-bar/

Ci Ci’s Bar

Book a slot at Ci Ci’s cocktail bar for an exclusive treat. Located upstairs at Paul Ainsworth’s No.6 restaurant, the plush bar has a dedicated sommelier on hand to serve up classic cocktails with a local twist.
Location: Middle Street, Padstow
https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/number6/ci-cis-bar/

Padstow Distilling

Sip award-winning, locally distilled gin in this shop-come-tasting room at the heart of Padstow. It could be the best G&T in town. 
Location: Duke Street, Padstow
https://padstowdistilling.co.uk/#

BinTwo

Bin Two is another wine shop that doubles as a bar with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a glass or two overlooking the harbour. It’s a great place to soak up the early evening atmosphere in Padstow.
Location: The Drang
https://bintwo.com/

London Inn pub in Padstow

Shipwrights

This historic pub was originally built to serve the town’s fishermen. It’s a beautiful pub with low ceilings, a good selection of beers and outdoor seating on the harbour. They do great food too.
Location: North Quay, Padstow
https://shipwrightspadstow.co.uk/

The Old Ship

The Old Ship is another old pub in the heart of Padstow, which has plenty of seating, as well as a large covered courtyard outside. The food is good here too with many fresh fish and seafood dishes on the menu.
Location: Mill Square, Padstow
http://www.oldshiphotel-padstow.co.uk/

The Harbour Inn

The Harbour Inn is a traditional pub that has been serving the town folk for as long as anyone can remember. Enjoy a fine selection of local beers, ciders and lagers, as well as homemade pies and fish and chips.
Location: Strand Street, Padstow
https://harbourinnpadstow.co.uk/

The Old Custom House

Occupying a prime position overlooking the harbour, this pub is a firm favourite with visitors to Padstow. The menu is a mix of pub classics, Mediterranean inspired dishes and locally caught fish.
Location: South Coast, Padstow
https://oldcustomhousepadstow.co.uk/

The London Inn

This is a tiny, traditional pub and a long-time favourite with locals. Originally a row of fishermen’s cottages, the cosy pub oozes traditional charm, atmosphere and character. A great place for a pint and real pub grub.
Location: Lanadwell Street, Padstow
https://londoninnpadstow.co.uk/

Lobster Box Cornwall

Order yourself a ‘Lobster Box’ to be delivered to your accommodation on a Friday or Monday.
Location: Newquay
https://www.lobsterboxcornwall.co.uk/