Guidebook for Padstow
Food Scene
The Seafood Restaurant
RiversideStein's premier restaurant - specialising in seafood.
Stein's more affordable bistro - simpler menu with great steaks and fish.
24 residents recomanen
St Petrocs Bistro
4 New StreetStein's more affordable bistro - simpler menu with great steaks and fish.
Delicious fish and chips (although not cheap). There are huge queues in the daytime but if you go in the evening it is typically a lot quieter. Eat in or Take Away.
64 residents recomanen
Rick Stein's Seafood Bar & Fishmongers
Unit 1 Station RdDelicious fish and chips (although not cheap). There are huge queues in the daytime but if you go in the evening it is typically a lot quieter. Eat in or Take Away.
Stein's more budget friendly restaurant with a more relaxed atmosphere - menu includes more international dishes but still showcases the local seafood.
53 residents recomanen
Rick Stein's Café
10 Middle StStein's more budget friendly restaurant with a more relaxed atmosphere - menu includes more international dishes but still showcases the local seafood.
Stein's pub - great selection of pub classics as well as specials usually including some form of fish curry - nice old pub with relaxed atmosphere - bonus for Padstow is that they do not take bookings, but we recommend going early and having a drink if you have to wait for a table.
57 residents recomanen
The Cornish Arms
Stein's pub - great selection of pub classics as well as specials usually including some form of fish curry - nice old pub with relaxed atmosphere - bonus for Padstow is that they do not take bookings, but we recommend going early and having a drink if you have to wait for a table.
Padstow's only Michelin star restaurant owned by Paul Ainsworth. For those on a budget check out their set daily lunch menu.
73 residents recomanen
Paul Ainsworth at Number 6
6 Middle StPadstow's only Michelin star restaurant owned by Paul Ainsworth. For those on a budget check out their set daily lunch menu.
Paul Ainsworth's 'Bistro' - excellent Italian food including pizzas. We recommend the arancini with the truffle dip as a sharing starter.
49 residents recomanen
Caffè Rojano by Paul Ainsworth
9 Mill SquarePaul Ainsworth's 'Bistro' - excellent Italian food including pizzas. We recommend the arancini with the truffle dip as a sharing starter.
Harbour front café good for their sandwiches and cakes. They also have a take away window if you would rather sit on the harbour side (just watch out for the sneaky seagulls)
21 residents recomanen
Cherry Trees Coffee House
Harbour front café good for their sandwiches and cakes. They also have a take away window if you would rather sit on the harbour side (just watch out for the sneaky seagulls)
Perfect spot for a sunny morning coffee. They only have a few tables outside but they are an excellent sun trap in the morning.
Down By The Ferry
3 N Quay ParadePerfect spot for a sunny morning coffee. They only have a few tables outside but they are an excellent sun trap in the morning.
Thin crust pizza restaurant - both take away and eat in if you fancy something different or a night in without having to cook.
12 residents recomanen
Embers
16 Market PlThin crust pizza restaurant - both take away and eat in if you fancy something different or a night in without having to cook.
Good family friendly Italian restaurant with arguably the best view in town - especially in the summer with the light evenings.
Pucelli's Restaurant
9 S QuayGood family friendly Italian restaurant with arguably the best view in town - especially in the summer with the light evenings.
Burgers & Fish
1A The StrandExcellent restaurant by former head chef of Fifteen - Andy Appleton - Italian/ Cornish fusion food.
18 residents recomanen
Appleton's at the Vineyard
19 Fore StreetExcellent restaurant by former head chef of Fifteen - Andy Appleton - Italian/ Cornish fusion food.
Incredible views of the stunning Watergate Bay - especially on a clear evening with a perfect view of the sunset.
Charitable restaurant from Jamie Oliver training a new group of young chefs every 6 months. Excellent Italian/Cornish fusion food. Worth the trip if you have a car.
50 residents recomanen
Fifteen Cornwall
Trevarrian HillIncredible views of the stunning Watergate Bay - especially on a clear evening with a perfect view of the sunset.
Charitable restaurant from Jamie Oliver training a new group of young chefs every 6 months. Excellent Italian/Cornish fusion food. Worth the trip if you have a car.
A very small but excellent seafood restaurant - our favourite in town. Sister restaurant to award winning London location.
On site fishmonger if you wanted to try cooking some of the local produce yourself.
52 residents recomanen
Prawn on the Lawn
11 Duke StA very small but excellent seafood restaurant - our favourite in town. Sister restaurant to award winning London location.
On site fishmonger if you wanted to try cooking some of the local produce yourself.
Our favourite pub for food - good classic pub selection as well as daily specials.
Easily accessible with buggies.
14 residents recomanen
Old Custom House
South QuayOur favourite pub for food - good classic pub selection as well as daily specials.
Easily accessible with buggies.
Nathan Outlaw's (Michelin star restaurant in Port Issac) pub - take the ferry boat during the day across the river to Rock or a water taxi in the evening.
We recommend the Sunday lunches especially the sharing joints.
70 residents recomanen
The Mariners at Rock
Nathan Outlaw's (Michelin star restaurant in Port Issac) pub - take the ferry boat during the day across the river to Rock or a water taxi in the evening.
We recommend the Sunday lunches especially the sharing joints.
Our favourite choice for Pasties. Although there are a lot of choices in town - in our opinion they are the best incl. a better meat to filling ratio. Worth a stop if you are driving somewhere.
7 residents recomanen
Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery
Our favourite choice for Pasties. Although there are a lot of choices in town - in our opinion they are the best incl. a better meat to filling ratio. Worth a stop if you are driving somewhere.
The Chough Bakery
3 The StrandGood bakery for fresh bread.
Excellent pastries - Good for a take away coffee and pastry for breakfast.
They also sell a cream tea pack if you wanted to take one to the beach for a picnic.
Stein's Patisserie
1 Lanadwell StExcellent pastries - Good for a take away coffee and pastry for breakfast.
They also sell a cream tea pack if you wanted to take one to the beach for a picnic.
Roskilly's Ice Cream
South QuayTraditional Cornish Ice Cream
While not cornish ice cream (I believe it is from Devon) it has a much wider selection of flavours (including some which they can not fit in the display cabinet - check the board for the full list).
Harbour Ice Cream
N QuayWhile not cornish ice cream (I believe it is from Devon) it has a much wider selection of flavours (including some which they can not fit in the display cabinet - check the board for the full list).
The Buttermilk Shop
1 Chapel CtThe most delicious fudge - hard to ignore when you walk past it so often.
Newly opened café/ restaurant at Green's. Lovely view of the harbor and given its location perfect for the morning sun. My favourite coffee/ breakfast spot and great for those with buggies.
26 residents recomanen
Green's Cafe & Padstow Crazy Golf
North QuayNewly opened café/ restaurant at Green's. Lovely view of the harbor and given its location perfect for the morning sun. My favourite coffee/ breakfast spot and great for those with buggies.
The only pit stop if you do the Hawkers cove or Stepper point walk. A café in the garden of one of the terrace houses near the old lifeboat station. Check out their facebook page for details. Open subject to weather and usually from later spring to autumn.
10 residents recomanen
Rest A While Tea Garden
7 Coastguard HousesThe only pit stop if you do the Hawkers cove or Stepper point walk. A café in the garden of one of the terrace houses near the old lifeboat station. Check out their facebook page for details. Open subject to weather and usually from later spring to autumn.
Daymer Bay Beach Shop
A good pit stop if you are doing the Daymer Bay or Polzeath walk to/from Rock.
Thai restaurant recently recommended by Nathan Outlaw in the good food guide.
54 residents recomanen
Kahuna
Station ApproachThai restaurant recently recommended by Nathan Outlaw in the good food guide.
Rafferty's
Tapas restaurant and Bar
Barnaby’s
Dark LaneExcellent bistro food in intimate setting. Sister restaurant to Prawn on the Lawn.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stein's latest addition - a gin and cocktail bar with a speak easy feel and cosy tables. Note its not the fastest service but great if you are not in a rush.
24 residents recomanen
St Petrocs Bistro
4 New StreetStein's latest addition - a gin and cocktail bar with a speak easy feel and cosy tables. Note its not the fastest service but great if you are not in a rush.
The Padstow Brewery recently opened a small shop and tasting room around the corner for those who are a fan of craft beers - a few tables to taste inside or sit outside as well as a shop to take away bottles/ small kegs.
14 residents recomanen
Padstow Brewing Company
The Padstow Brewery recently opened a small shop and tasting room around the corner for those who are a fan of craft beers - a few tables to taste inside or sit outside as well as a shop to take away bottles/ small kegs.
The Padstow Brewery - they run tours of the brewery - check out their website. www.padstowbrewing.co.uk
14 residents recomanen
Padstow Brewing Company
The Padstow Brewery - they run tours of the brewery - check out their website. www.padstowbrewing.co.uk
Predominantly a wine shop, however on a nice afternoon/ evening they also have some outside tables to sit and enjoy either their wine choices or coffee.
They also sell the local award winning Gin - Tarquins
21 residents recomanen
BinTwo
Predominantly a wine shop, however on a nice afternoon/ evening they also have some outside tables to sit and enjoy either their wine choices or coffee.
They also sell the local award winning Gin - Tarquins
Check out their website for Cider/ Wine Tasting and tours
http://trevibbanmill.com/
32 residents recomanen
Trevibban Mill Vineyard
Check out their website for Cider/ Wine Tasting and tours
http://trevibbanmill.com/
A great pit stop if you do the second part of the camel trail. Those side saddle bags come in handy if you want to take any home also. They have won a number of awards for its Sparking Wine.
80 residents recomanen
Camel Valley
A great pit stop if you do the second part of the camel trail. Those side saddle bags come in handy if you want to take any home also. They have won a number of awards for its Sparking Wine.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Sarah's LaneThe largest nearby supermarket
For everyday essentials, Spar has it covered. No need to go to Tesco. I believe they will also order in meat from a nearby butchers if you request it. At the back they often sell locally produced jams etc and in the colder months you can purchase wood for the woodburner. Ideal if you do not have a car available.
They also have a small post office.
9 residents recomanen
SPAR Padstow
2 Middle StFor everyday essentials, Spar has it covered. No need to go to Tesco. I believe they will also order in meat from a nearby butchers if you request it. At the back they often sell locally produced jams etc and in the colder months you can purchase wood for the woodburner. Ideal if you do not have a car available.
They also have a small post office.
Meat and deli counter, Fresh Pasta, and other local produce. http://www.padstowfarmshop.co.uk
18 residents recomanen
Padstow Farm Shop
Meat and deli counter, Fresh Pasta, and other local produce. http://www.padstowfarmshop.co.uk
Padstow Tourist Information Centre
South QuaySightseeing
If you make it as far as the Wadebridge to Bodmin part of the camel trail then this tea garden is a nice spot to stop for lunch of afternoon tea.
13 residents recomanen
The Camel Trail Tea Garden
If you make it as far as the Wadebridge to Bodmin part of the camel trail then this tea garden is a nice spot to stop for lunch of afternoon tea.
Padstow's historic manor house still the residence of the Prideaux family. Sometimes open for tours or afternoon tea. If not worth a walk to the top of the town for the view and also the deer park.
34 residents recomanen
Prideaux Place
Prideaux PlacePadstow's historic manor house still the residence of the Prideaux family. Sometimes open for tours or afternoon tea. If not worth a walk to the top of the town for the view and also the deer park.
An English Hertitage Site linked to the legend of King Arthur and located on the North Coast of Cornwall
299 residents recomanen
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathAn English Hertitage Site linked to the legend of King Arthur and located on the North Coast of Cornwall
Presó de Bodmin
Berrycoombe Road http://www.bodminjail.org/
St. Petroc's Church
Church StreetSt Saviours Point
South West Coast PathWorld war one memorial and start of walk towards Hawkers cove.
Castell de Pendennis
Castle DriveHistoric castle overlooking the far estuary.
Tidal island accessible by foot during low tide with a castle perched on top.
690 residents recomanen
Mont de Sant Miquel
Tidal island accessible by foot during low tide with a castle perched on top.
Shopping
The Padstow Coffee Company
30 Duke StA selection of locally blended and roasted coffees.
Entertainment & Activities
Marine conservation charity - good rainy day option with the kids.
31 residents recomanen
National Lobster Hatchery
South QuayMarine conservation charity - good rainy day option with the kids.
Trevose Golf and Country Club
Merlin Golf Club
St Eval RoadTreloy Golf Club
St Enodoc Golf Club
The Point at Polzeath
A favourite of our niece (18m) and nephew (4yr) when they came to visit, with lots of activities to keep the children entertained.
63 residents recomanen
Lappa Valley
A favourite of our niece (18m) and nephew (4yr) when they came to visit, with lots of activities to keep the children entertained.
Hosts a number of craft workshops throughout the year including pottery, jewelery making, screen printing and more. Check out their website for dates
17 residents recomanen
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
Hosts a number of craft workshops throughout the year including pottery, jewelery making, screen printing and more. Check out their website for dates
A 'total wipeout' style aqua park at the Retallack Resort, with inflatable slides, trampoline, climbing frame and more.
19 residents recomanen
Retallack Resort and Spa Cornwall
A 'total wipeout' style aqua park at the Retallack Resort, with inflatable slides, trampoline, climbing frame and more.
Cornwall Zorbing
Watergate RoadFor those rainy days with the kids we would recommend the indoor pool at the Sands Resort near Watergate Bay. Reasonable prices, warm and they accept babies +
Sands Resort Hotel & Spa
Watergate RoadFor those rainy days with the kids we would recommend the indoor pool at the Sands Resort near Watergate Bay. Reasonable prices, warm and they accept babies +
Aquari Blue Reef
Towan PromenadeNewquay Zoo station
Impressive botanical garden with huge biomes to recreate different ecosystems including the rainforest
1111 residents recomanen
Projecte Eden
Impressive botanical garden with huge biomes to recreate different ecosystems including the rainforest
Circuit de Kart de St Eval
Go Karting
Cornish Birds Of Prey CIC
Offering Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Kite Surfing, inflatable rides, Boat Driving Courses and SUPs.
20 residents recomanen
Camel Ski School Ltd.
Rock RoadOffering Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Kite Surfing, inflatable rides, Boat Driving Courses and SUPs.
Indoor Active
Soft play for the younger children and climbing for the older.
Getting Around
Cornwall Airport Newquay
Slightly cheaper than the Padstow Cycle Hire, however their bikes do not have side bags.
6 residents recomanen
Trail Bike Hire
Unit 6 S QuaySlightly cheaper than the Padstow Cycle Hire, however their bikes do not have side bags.
Good choice of bikes for all especially their tag-a-long for those with small children who may not yet be able to cycle as far as wadebridge.
Including helmets, puncture repair kit, lock/chain.
12 residents recomanen
Padstow Cycle Hire Ltd
4-6 S QuayGood choice of bikes for all especially their tag-a-long for those with small children who may not yet be able to cycle as far as wadebridge.
Including helmets, puncture repair kit, lock/chain.
Padstow Bus Terminus station
BODMIN PARKWAY station
Liskeard RoadThe closest train station to Padstow