Driftwood is your stereotypical Michelin starred restaurant, both good and bad…read more First the good. The food was expertly prepared and presented. Started with some canapés and a steak tartare one was fantastic. My starter was good but not great. The host raved about the scallops, and while they were nice I did not find them exceptional. What I did find exceptional was my main, a rare fillet steak. The beef was wonderful and presentation brilliant. On the down side, I found the service overly formal. Everyone acted as if we were in Paris or Monte Carlo rather than Cornwall overlooking the water (by the way, incredible views). The Michelin star restaurants I most enjoy are the ones were the servers are friendly yet very efficient. Here I felt they were trying to impress. They should let that food do the impressing and aim for a little more fun.

Me and my wife had our post wedding lunch here - they organised a sitting just for us and our small…read moreparty (only 6 of us) an amazing view with amazing food and such special treatment. Haven't made it back yet but love this place and will always be thankful for the extent to which they went 'above and beyond' with the least fuss you could possibly imagine.

The Old Custom House is a large, attractive pub & restaurant in Padstow Harbour, part of a chain…read moreand affiliated (as so many in the area) with St. Austell Brewery. The historic building is in perfect shape, and the décor inviting and family-friendly. There are two areas, one close to the bar and a room mostly for dining at the back. Sadly, it offered no dedicated seating in front of the building, which is a shame considering the splendid view. The menu is straightforward and streamlined; during my week in Cornwall I've encountered the very same menu at least five times, at pubs in Padstow, St. Ives and Falmouth. On the upside, you know what you'll get. My pick at The Old Custom House was their rump steak with chips, onion rings, a flat mushroom, and tomato. You can add a prawn skewer for UKP 4, which I did and later regretted, it's not worth the "upgrade". The steak itself arrived medium rare as ordered: average quality meat but decently prepared. Okay for the price. The range of real ales and lagers was good, of course there's a focus on St. Austell ales. I tried different beers and they were all fresh and well-kept. The bar staff were reasonably friendly, but seemed in quite a hurry - not surprising considering the fact that Padstow is a touristy place and that the pub was nearly packed during (late) lunchtime. Queues at the bar (there is a separate till for ordering food) can get longer, and longer. The dish itself arrived within reasonable time. As expected, beer prices are rather elevated at such a place, so expect more than UKP 4 for a pint. All in all it's one of the best options though along the Padstow "harbour front".

24 of us booked this restaurant for my Grandparents 60th wedding anniversary dinner and we were not…read moreonly pleased with our decision, but it made the night that much more perfect. The minute that we all arrived numerous staff were on hand to take our coats and ensure that the table area was to our liking, from there our waiter somehow managed to be exceptional and not get a single thing wrong the whole night. Drinks were prompt, food was outstanding and we never had dirty plates or empty cups for long. The seafood pot in the creamy mustard sauce (name fails me now..) was AMAZING, definitely the best meal I have ever had. To top that off there was a Thai mussels starter that was out of this world. A few gentleman at the table had steaks and they were cooked to perfection which is sometimes hit or miss at seafood restaurants. Needless to say, this was perfect for our very special occasion and despite being a bit loud, the staff was very gracious and the surrounding parties were also kind and understanding, one of which sent us over drinks. Such a great experience and I recommend to anyone in Padstow looking for a high class dining experience. Our waiter was from Canada of all places and was OUTSTANDING, so if you get him, you are in very good hands.

Old but charming hotel. Don't recommend for older guests who have a hard time with stairs. Nice…read morebreakfast in the morning and we had tea and snacks twice. Everyone seemed really friendly. Less than a mile from the train station and a bus stop is just outside on the main road.

So being retired now and having an urge to be a lady that lunches I decided to try this…read moreestablishment , imagine my delight to discover I'd hit in the day they serve free deserts! Wonderful surroundings in old English elegant style beautifully cooked food and a very reasonable price!

We stayed there two nights. Very nice room. We did not stay in the main building, it was full. We…read morestayed in the building across the parking lot. very nice large room. be careful of the large open shower, why they would put polished tiles in a shower i do not know, its a skating rink. other then that we liked the room. Food was good. i'm a spoiled American. i got tired of eating the same food all over the U.K.

Visited Longcross on 11/4/11. Absolutely outstanding views from the terrace and dining room. Just…read morenewly opened 4 weeks ago and run by a Parisienne and her partner, the meal was 5 star. There is a Victorian garden which you can look round and although we didnt stop in the hotel, the cost on average was £60 per person. If you want to go somewhere extra special, this is the place!

We stayed here recently on a stag do. The hotel came as part of a package, so I have no idea how…read moremuch it actually costs to stay. In terms of the building, this is probably one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in. Our 4 person room had a bunk bed and two additional beds, crammed in so tightly that you had to side step between them. We were lucky (!) enough to have an en-suite, which had a slide door which did not shut probably. The shower started off freezing cold for the first few minutes before, in a mater of seconds, changing to being painfully hot. Dangerously so in fact; I would not want to let a child use this shower. The other rooms in the hotel share bathrooms, each broken in their own way (toilet impossible to flush, shower hose broken off wall etc.). The place seemed generally dirty. When we arrived we each had to pay a £30 cash deposit, which was only returned after inspection and waiting around for 45 minutes on departure. They made a big fuss about how good their English breakfasts were: sadly these fell well below expectations, featuring only the bear minimum of beans, eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and toast (no mushrooms, black pudding, hash browns here!). The ingredients all seemed to be from an economy/value supermarket range, and no-one in our group could stomach the sausages. They have a pool table in the front longe, and also an outside picnic table. The front of the hotel offers nice sea views. They also have a licensed bar (drinks poured from cans but at pub prices). On a positive note, the staff were genuinely friendly people, and seemed interested in where we were planning to go out, and what activities we had planned during the day (surfing). As such, I think this saved The Ridge from being 1 star - however, if it costs more than about £20 pppn to stay there I would definitely give this place a miss.

was this guy johnsibly staying at the same place???maybe alcohol clouded judgement…read more we have stayed at this hotel on two occasions and have found it to be immaculately clean,with lovely food .(good quality not economy) fantastic location and the hosts Molly and Brian were just the best,a really warm friendly welcome and they gave us lots of info on the area. don't let one bad review put you off.I feel the reviewer's negative comments are totally unjustified. We would certainly recommend a stay here and will be returning in the future. the Marsh family, Southampton.

My first visit to a two Michelin starred restaurant! Lovely taster menu. Favourites were the John…read moreDory and the Pollack. Desserts were really great too. Nice friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Nathan Outlaw's food is well worth the price.

Lovely hotel good service very friendly, clean & tidy. Food is excellent. Great location.read more

Ok, so I'm the first review of this place but I have to do it... it was a great hotel experience…read more First, it's set on a lovely location on a bluff overlooking the sea in St. Austell, just perfect for a cool crisp walk on the beach over the rocks with fresh sea air making you feel alive. Second, the staff is wonderful and super friendly at the desk and everyone you run into is unbelievably pleasant. Third, it has a spa and a golf course so while I was getting a surprise facial and massage, my guy played a round of golf (that's a win-win in my book). Lastly, the best cream tea I've ever had. Literally. The scones were soooo fresh and the clotted cream and jam were of the highest quality and you can sit in this stodgy room overlooking the sea feeling very posh. Just a great way to spend the morning after a great stay. First class all the way, Carlyon.

This hotel was extremely disappointing beginning with our arrival. The rooms are small even with…read morethe sea view. Bathrooms are substandard. Most important, however, was the complete lack of hospitality at this hotel and the poor quality of dining. The staff appear to have been trained to provide the service of a senior living property where mediocore meals are served as rapidly as possible. No one goes out of their way to provide assistance nor are they friendly. We were supposed to stay five nights after two nights of the rude service at this hotel and the rushed meals, we left. The sea location is lovely and the golf was free but that is the only positive statement I can make about this hotel. Based on the reviews I am seeing from years prior, it appears that this hotel has really gone down hill over the years.

We had a super meal at Trickie Dickies! I had a great Steak…read moreand Ale Pie, filled with chunks of steak and sided by loads of vegetables. Dee had a very tasty and spicy Green Curry Chicken. Great value for the money and we would go again

Regularly visited Trickys for food in the last few years. Lovely menu with a wide variety of…read morefood. Swift service. Large friendly atmosphere and lots of room. Have never needed to book. Can not host weddings and private bookings in function rooms and gym and beauty salon on site. Would benefit from a swimming pool and it would be more used. Overall lovely place to visit and eat despite being slightly out of town.