Spent the day is Padstow and what an amazing find for dinner. We thought we'd just go for…read moretraditional pub fare, which we love, but then I spotted the sharer platter. We added a side of veg and those two were just perfect! A great drinks menu and plenty of room for a crowd. Service was sparse as usual in a pub but zero complaints. You order at the bar and then grab your own utensils and sauces and wait . Nearly as soon as we finished the dishes were removed so we could enjoy what was left of our cocktails at a clean table. Yes!

Cute bar with nice decor! Grab a pimms cup and look out the window at the boats:) The bartenders…read moreseemed kind of grumpy but service was still pretty quick and efficient

Stopped in for a bit of midday refreshment. I don't think they do food, just saw cocktails and it…read morewas clearly the place to be. Nice outdoor seating on a sunny day!

The Shipwrights is a nice traditional pub on the Padstow Harbour front, and - as so many in this…read morearea - it's affiliated to St. Austell Brewery. Padstow is a very touristy place, and the harbour promenade is rather narrow - so the area around the pub, and the pub itself, can get verrrrryyyy busy on weekends and on weekday evenings. People with claustrophobia issues might feel a tad uncomfortable during these peak hours. The Shipwrights is very "old-style", which appeals to middle-aged punters such as myself. The smallish outside seating areas to the front offer a nice view of the harbour, but again can feel cramped due to the sheer popularity of the place. St. Austell ales are kept fresh on tap, the prices are slightly elevated as you'd expect . Solid pub food is available, too. Certainly one of the better pub options in Padstow.

The London Inn is a smaller community pub in the heart of Padstow, a few minutes walk from the…read moreharbour. The inside is split into several small rooms, evidence of the historic architecture of the building. The bar, too, is on the small side but offers a fair range of real ale ales and lagers, including a selection from St. Austell Brewery. To the back you'll find a small beer garden on an elevated wooden platform, clearly an afterthought. The stairs to the platform are very narrow and rather steep, which could be problematic for smaller children (a sign at the bottom of the stairs advises parents to take them by the hand). The whole construction has a somewhat appealingly cramped, intimate feel to it, an impression only reinforced by the proximity of adjacent buildings - the high wooden walls around the platform preclude nosey looks though. Neither the beer garden nor the pub itself are suitable for larger groups. Considering the many other options in close proximity to the London Inn, I'd say this is a nice, middle of the road choice, not especially a first one for beer lovers (You can get St. Austell brews practically everywhere in the neighbourhood). But it does have some charm. Beer prices are on the same, slightly elevated level that's characteristic for a touristy place like Padstow.

I struggled to find accommodation in Padstow - most places were either fully booked or ridiculously…read moreexpensive. Therefore, I snapped up the London Inn when I found two rooms for £125 - one double and one twin. I was told on the telephone that this was the family room with both rooms sharing an interconnecting bathroom. However, on arrival we found that the double had the ensuite shower room, the twin was down the corridor with the chefs living accommodation in between, and the loo was separate from both rooms! A very strange set up and definitely as far from a 'Family room' as I could imagine! It wasn't too bad for us (four adults) but I'm not sure what an actual family would have made of it. The twin room was fairly small, so much so you couldn't open the door properly as one of the beds was in the way. It did have a tele and a sink though. The double room didn't lock properly, the tele was missing and the blind was broken! But then again, I guess you get what you pay for and I didn't have a bad nights sleep here - I thought it was going to be noisy, the rooms being directly over the bar, but after 10.30pm it was actually fairly quiet. The pub itself was quite nice - old fashioned and cosy. Not sure about the clientele - it was full of drunken skin heads on the night we stayed!! The breakfast was pretty good though, and certainly large. They were also very accommodating for our fussiness! The dinner menu looked good too although we didn't try anything on this occasion. If you want something cheap and cheerful, the London Inn will fit the bill. If you want something a little more smart and shiny - look elsewhere!

There's not much going on in the village of Rock, Cornwall. It is a place many tourists go through…read moreon their way to Polzeath Beach, via the ferry from the much busier and much more attractive Padstow. There's not even much of the rock quarry visible that gave the place its name. So IF you're heading to Rock, why not stop at this rather nice restaurant which offers brilliant views of the bay. The menu is split into three time schedules, breakfast, lunch (12 to 6 p.m.) and dinner (after 6). The range is a bit higher key than the usual pub grub, and the chicken breast (topped with bacon and cheese) I opted for was rather nice indeed. The beer range is limited, especially on the hand-pumps - similar to the Rock Road Bar & Grill which inhabits the same building - and they may indeed be one item. Korev and some international lagers are available though. The view is indeed splendid and the staff were really nice when I visited. The outside seating can be covered, but it was not on this rather warm and sunny June day. Since there are very few alternatives here, I'd give The Rock Inn thumbs up. There is truly no real reason to go to Rock in the first place, but this one might be it.

Recent visit to Rock included coffee and carrot cake on the balcony of the Rock Inn overlooking the…read moreCamel estuary and Padstow great views and a very decent fairtrade coffee and local Cornish baked cake, good selection of beers on display (Not yet Tried) Looking forward to my next family visit to try the Porthilly mussels! A must visit for all the family!

The Pickwick Inn and Oliver's Restaurant is a 'must ' visit for any tourist visiting the wonderful…read morecounty of Cornwall. It really has everything - a first class restaurant where the standard of food and service is beyond reproach and accomodation in the attached rooms all furnished to the very highest standards. It is close to the delightful village of Saint Issey and ideally situated for tours to the coves , inlets and lovely sandy beaches surrounding the nearby coast that Cornwall is famed for. Give it a try and see for yourselves!!!!

From the owner: Award-winning Pub, restaurant and rooms overlooking the stunning Camel Estuary, Padstow & Rock…read more Exciting local food & drink with a view to die for!

Love The Ringers! It's a really traditional Cornish pub with music on a Saturday night through the…read moresummer months and some really good home-cooked style meals. They are very dog-friendly and if you stay overnight there are some lovely country walks nearby. Rooms simple but quite adequate and I love the little touches they add for canine guests. There is always a dog blanket, some tasty treats and food and water bowls...

Great traditional pub just outside of St Merryn. Good parking, lovely area outside to sit and…read moreeat/drink. Food is very good pub grub. It gets VERY busy in the summer and when we rang up, they wouldn't allow you to reserve a table. So its hit or miss when trying to get in there. Like any busy pub, you can have a long wait for your food.

Old style pub/restaurant situated on the crossroads of St Merryn not far from Padstow and Harlyn…read moreBay. The menu consists of typical pub grub but is of a good quality and is reasonaly priced. Whenever visiting the nearby Harlyn Sands caravan park we always nip into this pub for at least a pint of the lovely real ales on offer!

Had the fish & Chip and it's the worst I've ever had but to be fair the manager had no hesitation…read morein refunding my money in full with a free paint so all credit to the manager on his customer service.

I had the fish pie and it was delicious. My husband had s steak and onion pasty and he loved it…read more The service was great.

This place was awful. We went here when we didn't know where we wanted to eat. First we ordered…read moresome crab sandwiches. The crab taste old and the mayonnaise was luke warm. Then we ordered a banoffee pie which was dreadful. The cream was clearly off and the waiters didn't seem to care. Even if you are desperate I wouldn't come here.

Down here in Padstow aka Steinville, hidden amongst Rick Stein's establishments lies Focsle. This…read moreis type of restaurant that you will find dotted along any/most coastlines and harbours, although they are trying to compete with Rick Stein's popularity and is clearly visible that its struggling to keep up, but its winning charm is that its the type of restaurant that you would be drawn to in its location overlooking the harbour. you know a complete mix of customers from OAP's to families with 2.4 children, creating that oldie worldy charm we all remember from our wonder years. The food is exceptionally good, I even opted for the fresh sardines, which i found to be very enjoyable, considering I don't enjoy eating fish on the bone when dining out, yes I'm the one that ends up getting the bones stuck in my throat! So don't rush to Rick Stein's, try this little place out for lunch.

We were there in June for a family reunion. We hopped off the ferry from Rock and tried to find…read moreRick Stein's but no luck. We stopped in the Focsle because they had steak and kidney pie on the menu, not your standard tourist fare. We were really pleased with the food served and service. Since traveling with a small child, we were not shuttered to the back room, like a couple of other pubs we visited. Rather, we got to sit in the the front window. The Padstow sardines were spot on delicious as an appetizer. The meal portions were hearty and well priced.