Guidebook for Padstow
Food Scene
Rick Stein's Seafood Bar & Fishmongers
Unit 1 Station RdGreat fish and chips
The Seafood Restaurant
RiversideThe original and the best Stein's eatery
Caffè Rojano by Paul Ainsworth
9 Mill SquareGreat pizza for all the family
St Petrocs Bistro
4 New StreetWithout doubt our favourite restaurant
Great foodie destination, where Nathan Outlaw does the business in the kitchen.
16 locals recommend
St Enodoc Hotel
Rock RoadGreat foodie destination, where Nathan Outlaw does the business in the kitchen.
Your chance for another piece of Cornish food tourism, stunning location looking over Watergate Bay.
50 locals recommend
Fifteen Cornwall
Trevarrian HillYour chance for another piece of Cornish food tourism, stunning location looking over Watergate Bay.
Just 2 miles south of Trevone, Rick Stein now owns this old pub. Good local ales and some of the best pub food around ......... a visit is mandatory.
57 locals recommend
The Cornish Arms
Just 2 miles south of Trevone, Rick Stein now owns this old pub. Good local ales and some of the best pub food around ......... a visit is mandatory.
Probably our favourite cafe in Padstow, high up overlooking the harbour and the Camel Estuary. Home made cakes..... yum, yum. PLUS the added benefit of a crazy golf course that clings to the slope.
26 locals recommend
Green's Cafe & Padstow Crazy Golf
North QuayProbably our favourite cafe in Padstow, high up overlooking the harbour and the Camel Estuary. Home made cakes..... yum, yum. PLUS the added benefit of a crazy golf course that clings to the slope.
Shopping
Trevone Beach Complex Cafe
Trevone RoadSurf and wetsuite hire, cafe, papers and ice-creams
Opened in 2013 by a local couple, it is now the best place for those fresh food & drink items you might need each day. They also sell papers and some local art.
14 locals recommend
Trevone
Opened in 2013 by a local couple, it is now the best place for those fresh food & drink items you might need each day. They also sell papers and some local art.
Sightseeing
Now a world class visitor destination within old china clay pits. Lots to see and do with an emphasis on environmental matters. The 3 biospheres domes display plants from all over the world.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Now a world class visitor destination within old china clay pits. Lots to see and do with an emphasis on environmental matters. The 3 biospheres domes display plants from all over the world.
'Must see' garden of international importance, great all year round.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273'Must see' garden of international importance, great all year round.
Lovely old National Trust property with the usual cafe and a garden implement museum!
21 locals recommend
Trerice
Lovely old National Trust property with the usual cafe and a garden implement museum!
Large National Trust property with extensive grounds, close to Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
97 locals recommend
National Trust - Lanhydrock
B3268Large National Trust property with extensive grounds, close to Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
Large old family property set in lovely grounds overlooking Padstow. Often used as a film set or for weddings ......... check when open before travelling.
34 locals recommend
Prideaux Place
Prideaux PlaceLarge old family property set in lovely grounds overlooking Padstow. Often used as a film set or for weddings ......... check when open before travelling.
Situated at Trevose Head about a 40 mins walk sth along the coastpath. Can also get there by car. Usually open each day, this new building and it's state of the art boat makes a good family trip.
8 locals recommend
RNLI Padstow Lifeboat Station
Trevose HeadSituated at Trevose Head about a 40 mins walk sth along the coastpath. Can also get there by car. Usually open each day, this new building and it's state of the art boat makes a good family trip.
Everything Else
Well run water ski school which uses the estuary of the Camel river. Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced skiers.
20 locals recommend
Camel Ski School Ltd.
Rock RoadWell run water ski school which uses the estuary of the Camel river. Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced skiers.
Rock Sailing & Waterski Club
Take RYA sail training courses and hire their boats.
The absolute best people to teach you to surf, it all happens on Harlyn Beach.
18 locals recommend
Harlyn
The absolute best people to teach you to surf, it all happens on Harlyn Beach.
The best local place for karting and they are able to take quite young children on a junior track.
39 locals recommend
St Eval Kart Circuit
The best local place for karting and they are able to take quite young children on a junior track.
Based at Watergate Bay, lots of lessons available from them including kite surfing, malibu surfing and sand yachting.
10 locals recommend
Extreme Academy Surf School
Watergate BayBased at Watergate Bay, lots of lessons available from them including kite surfing, malibu surfing and sand yachting.
Only 5 minutes away and it is a top quality links course with stunning views over the Atlantic and Trevose Head
25 locals recommend
Trevose Golf and Country Club
Only 5 minutes away and it is a top quality links course with stunning views over the Atlantic and Trevose Head
Bit further away than Trevose Golf Club, the rounds are also a good deal cheaper. Probably more suited to the casual golfer!
8 locals recommend
Merlin Golf Club
St Eval RoadBit further away than Trevose Golf Club, the rounds are also a good deal cheaper. Probably more suited to the casual golfer!
On the north quay in Padstow you can find lots of extra information at the Tourist Office
11 locals recommend
Padstow Tourist Information Centre
South QuayOn the north quay in Padstow you can find lots of extra information at the Tourist Office
Interesting and educational if you are concerned about the sustainability of our lobster stocks.
31 locals recommend
National Lobster Hatchery
South QuayInteresting and educational if you are concerned about the sustainability of our lobster stocks.
The biggest cycle hire business in Padstow. Hire from here and cycle along the old railway line to Wadebridge, Bodmin and beyond.
12 locals recommend
Padstow Cycle Hire Ltd
4-6 S QuayThe biggest cycle hire business in Padstow. Hire from here and cycle along the old railway line to Wadebridge, Bodmin and beyond.
Drinks & Nightlife
The only pub in Trevone with rooms as well. Family owned and operated. 150m from Chycoose. Food may be available but check when the kitchen is open. Weds in Jul/Aug they have charity fetes.
7 locals recommend
The Well Parc Hotel
Dobbin LaneThe only pub in Trevone with rooms as well. Family owned and operated. 150m from Chycoose. Food may be available but check when the kitchen is open. Weds in Jul/Aug they have charity fetes.
A proper wine merchant in the centre of Padstow, with a small terrace serving wine, fizz, olives, nuts etc. Perfect for an early evening drink as you watch the world go by.
21 locals recommend
BinTwo
A proper wine merchant in the centre of Padstow, with a small terrace serving wine, fizz, olives, nuts etc. Perfect for an early evening drink as you watch the world go by.
Essentials
Lots of fresh local produce including fruit, veg, wines, beers and cheese. The butchers is rather good, most of it from their own farm. Just be careful on the approach road, it is narrow in places.
18 locals recommend
Padstow Farm Shop
Lots of fresh local produce including fruit, veg, wines, beers and cheese. The butchers is rather good, most of it from their own farm. Just be careful on the approach road, it is narrow in places.