Pubs & Restaurants

St Kew Inn, St Kew village – Atmospheric village pub with beer direct from casks and large garden in pretty setting which is ideal for families. Chef Andrew Tuck brings a wood-fired experience and has recently appeared on the Great British Menu Tel: 01208 841259.

Red Lion Inn, St Kew Highway – Run by Matt & Heather (who also run Autotec in St Kew Highway Services if you have a car problem) for an authentic, local experience providing drinks and bar snacks. Tel: 01208 221488.

St Tudy Inn, St Tudy. Friendly and cosy. Bar on one side and restaurant on the other.
Tel: 01208 850 656.

St Mabyn Inn Country pub in next door village serving lunch and dinner. Tel: 01208 841 266.

The Old Inn, St. Breward – Highest pub in Cornwall on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Good for Sunday lunch and exploring the moor Tel: 01028 850711

The White Hart Inn, St Teath (pronounced ‘Teth’) 2 miles: Dining on one side and a ‘pool bar’ with noisy entertainment on the other. Advisable to book Tel 01208 850 281.

Port Gaverne Hotel near Port Isaac – Traditional inn nestled in a tiny cove next to Port Isaac Tel 01208 880244.

The Mariners Rock – Overlooking the Camel Estuary with an all-day menu – a Rock institution now owned by Paul Ainsworth Tel: 01841 532093.

Maltsters Arms, Chapel Amble – local, friendly village pub. Tel: 01208 368399.

Four Boys is a cafe and restaurant overlooking the estuary in Rock. Seasonal menu and sharing plates. Fresh handmade pasta and grilled fish take centre stage. Tel: 01208 640 721.

Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, riverside Padstow; (about 14 miles) Rick Stein’s premier restaurant is impossible to book at short notice for dinner. Try lunch! Tel: 01841 532 700.

St Petroc’s Bistro, Padstow. Rick Stein’s more informal restaurant with classic Bistro dishes Tel: 01842 532777.

Prawn on the Lawn, Padstow – serving only the freshest seafood and tapas-style fish dishes Tel: 07926 128148.

Barnaby’s, Sister restaurant to Prawn on the Lawn at Trevibban Mill Vineyard just outside Padstow.

Paul Ainsworth at No 6, Padstow. Georgian townhouse Michelin star restaurant with refined Modern British menu based on local ingredients. Tel: 01841 532 093.

Outlaw’s New Road Port Isaac – The restaurant is situated at the top of Port Isaac, boasting amazing views of the Cornish coastline and serving a seafood tasting menu highlighting the finest Cornish produce – booking essential Tel: 01208 880896.

Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac. A small 8 table restaurant, right in the heart of Port Isaac village serving a fixed price menu of small plates Tel Tel: 01208 881 183.

The Brasserie at St Enodoc Hotel, Rock Overlooking the Camel Estuary, the restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy great food and service in a relaxed environment with fresh, healthy modern European recipes. Tel: 01208 863394.

The Dining Room, Rock. Family run, fine dining in the beautiful, coastal village of Rock. Great food and good service. Tel: 01208 86 2622.

Zacry’s at Watergate Bay Hotel. Experience elegant horizon-view dining, alive with local hero ingredients. Tel: 01637 860 543.

The Rocket Store, Small seafood bar/restaurant situated in Boscastle Harbour serving fresh seafood and meat from the farm nearby. Tel: 01840 250310.

Plonk’d, Wadebridge. Wine bar with tapas. Tel: 07396 764 102.

Surfside & Rum Bar Polzeath beach. Serving a range of locally caught fresh fish and modern tapas dishes. Children can play on beach whilst parents enjoy a sundowner or two. Tel: 01208 628 041.

The Waterfront Relaxed and family-friendly overlooking Polzeath beach with Cornish produce. Tel: 01208 869655.

The Cracking Crab, Polzeath. Great food and wine. Good service and amazing setting looking out over Polzeath beach. Tel: 01208 862333.

Atlantic Bar & Kitchen New Polzeath – Huge pizzas and Italian menu overlooking the beach on the New Polzeath side Tel: 01208 222726.

The Mote Port Isaac – Set right on the harbour – delicious food using local ingredients with children’s menu available Tel: 01208 880226.

Pilchards at Port Gaverne near Port Isaac – 2AA Rosette Tapas restaurant is a hidden gem. An open fire cooking experience with Cornish produce. Tel 01208 822970.

Caffe Rojano, Padstow – Paul Ainsworth café serving a menu of seasonal small plates, deli sandwiches, beautiful sourdough pizzas and fresh pasta dishes in a fun and relaxed setting. Tel: 01841 532093.

Stein’s Cafe, Padstow – Family-friendly café open for lunch & dinner Tel: 01841 532700.

The Beach Hut at Watergate Bay Hotel. Blending carefree beach dining with local, seasonal produce and combining classic favourites with a 50% plant-based menu for the post-surf refuel. Home to the Extreme Hot Chocolate. Tel: 01637 860 543.

Strong Adolfos Hawkesfield Artisan Village, St Breock. Awarding winning roadside cafe serving speciality coffee and freshly cooking breakfast and lunch influenced from around the globe in the art, surf and motorcycle subcultures. Tel: 01208 816949.

Take aways

Rock Fish & Chips – Next door to the Spar in Rock – often busy

The Golden Lion Port Isaac – Pub made famous in Fisherman’s Friends – take away fish & chips to eat on the beach are recommended Tel: 01579 683228

Rick Stein’s Fish and Chips – South Quay Padstow. Tel: 01841 532700.

The Raj – Wadebridge – Indian restaurant on the quay – open 7 days a week – Eat in or take away Tel: 01028 895454.

The Tiny Thai – Wadebridge –  Just over the bridge – well regarded thai to eat in or take away Tel: 01208 455135.

Saltbox – Wadebridge by Lidl – Street food venue in converted containers to eat in or take away.

Cornwall Childcare – Primarily providing wedding childcare but might be able to help with babysitting – based nearby in St Breward Tel: 07592 676259.