LTB's guide to Cornwall
Towns
Padstow is a picturesque fishing town, just 20 minutes from Little Trewollack Barn. It's most famous for being the home of Rick Stein's original The Seafood Restaurant, but is now packed with many fabulous restaurants, including more of Rick Stein's empire, Paul Ainsworth's Michelin-starred No 6, and Prawn on the Lawn. There are several pay and display car parks, and in summer and during the Padstow Christmas Festival, the park and ride is in operation. With a good selection of independent shops, it's a great place to pick up some souvenirs or some tasty treats for supper, and while there we would also recommend a boat trip (either on the speed boats or out to see dolphins and wildlife) and visiting The Lobster Hatchery. From Padstow, you can also catch the ferry across to Rock, walk along the South West Coast Path, or cycle the Camel Trail to Wadebridge.
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Padstow
Padstow is a picturesque fishing town, just 20 minutes from Little Trewollack Barn. It's most famous for being the home of Rick Stein's original The Seafood Restaurant, but is now packed with many fabulous restaurants, including more of Rick Stein's empire, Paul Ainsworth's Michelin-starred No 6, and Prawn on the Lawn. There are several pay and display car parks, and in summer and during the Padstow Christmas Festival, the park and ride is in operation. With a good selection of independent shops, it's a great place to pick up some souvenirs or some tasty treats for supper, and while there we would also recommend a boat trip (either on the speed boats or out to see dolphins and wildlife) and visiting The Lobster Hatchery. From Padstow, you can also catch the ferry across to Rock, walk along the South West Coast Path, or cycle the Camel Trail to Wadebridge.
Wadebridge is our closest town (4 miles / 10 minutes away) and we love it because it is full of independent shops and cafés. You can get anything you need here, from great coffee and fresh fish, to antiques and ironmongery.
It's located halfway between Bodmin and Padstow on the Camel Trail, and has several bike hire shops so you can explore the area with ease.
Wadebridge is the best place to stock up on food and drink for your stay. Try The Vine for fruit and veg, Williams or Duttons butchers (both on Molesworth Street), Off The Hook fishmonger, Relish Food & Drink deli, and Barnecutts bakeries.
SaltBox (near Lidl) is a "pile" of containers, housing some great little businesses, including a wine bar, coffee shop, pizza, curry, tapas and street food stalls.
There are plenty of pay & display car parks in the town.
133 locals recommend
Wadebridge
Wadebridge is our closest town (4 miles / 10 minutes away) and we love it because it is full of independent shops and cafés. You can get anything you need here, from great coffee and fresh fish, to antiques and ironmongery.
It's located halfway between Bodmin and Padstow on the Camel Trail, and has several bike hire shops so you can explore the area with ease.
Wadebridge is the best place to stock up on food and drink for your stay. Try The Vine for fruit and veg, Williams or Duttons butchers (both on Molesworth Street), Off The Hook fishmonger, Relish Food & Drink deli, and Barnecutts bakeries.
SaltBox (near Lidl) is a "pile" of containers, housing some great little businesses, including a wine bar, coffee shop, pizza, curry, tapas and street food stalls.
There are plenty of pay & display car parks in the town.
St Ives is a beautiful town, with lots of lovely shops and restaurants, plus of course it's home to the famous Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth museum.
It's around an hour's drive from Little Trewollack Barn to St Ives, and St Ives can get very busy in the summer, and it's not easy to park there. We'd recommend driving to St Erth and then catching the train. This is also one of the most picturesque train journeys you are ever likely to find! See https://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/stations/st-erth-park-and-ride/
Once in town, we suggest wandering the cobbled streets and soaking in the atmosphere. There are lots of restaurants and cafés, but if you want to go somewhere special, then make sure you have reserved a table at the Porthminster Beach Café. https://www.porthminstercafe.co.uk/the-restaurant/
610 locals recommend
St Ives
St Ives is a beautiful town, with lots of lovely shops and restaurants, plus of course it's home to the famous Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth museum.
It's around an hour's drive from Little Trewollack Barn to St Ives, and St Ives can get very busy in the summer, and it's not easy to park there. We'd recommend driving to St Erth and then catching the train. This is also one of the most picturesque train journeys you are ever likely to find! See https://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/stations/st-erth-park-and-ride/
Once in town, we suggest wandering the cobbled streets and soaking in the atmosphere. There are lots of restaurants and cafés, but if you want to go somewhere special, then make sure you have reserved a table at the Porthminster Beach Café. https://www.porthminstercafe.co.uk/the-restaurant/
Fowey is a small harbour town on the south coast of Cornwall, and it's a lovely place to spend a few hours. There are some good shops and restaurants (Appleton's being our favourite).
Famous as Daphne du Maurier's hometown, Fowey hosts an annual art and literary festival in the author's honour each May.
Wander out of town to Readymoney Cove and St Catherine's Castle for some fabulous views of the estuary and out to sea. See https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/647/ for more details.
241 locals recommend
Fowey
Fowey is a small harbour town on the south coast of Cornwall, and it's a lovely place to spend a few hours. There are some good shops and restaurants (Appleton's being our favourite).
Famous as Daphne du Maurier's hometown, Fowey hosts an annual art and literary festival in the author's honour each May.
Wander out of town to Readymoney Cove and St Catherine's Castle for some fabulous views of the estuary and out to sea. See https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/647/ for more details.
Penzance is over an hour's drive from Little Trewollack Barn, but it's easy to spend a day in the area to make the journey worthwhile.
We'd recommend visiting St Michael's Mount, taking a dip in the fabulous Jubilee Pool, and visiting the Minack Theatre.
The South West Coast Path from Mousehole around Land's End to Zennor is stunning, with rugged cliffs and hidden coves.
Land's End itself is a bit of a theme park now, but Cape Cornwall is a good alternative if you want to feel as if you are on the edge of the world!
There are lots of good places to eat around here, for which it is advisable to book in advance, including The Gurnard's Head in Zennor, The Old Coastguard in Mousehole, The Godolphin in Marazion, and The Shore in Penzance.
161 locals recommend
Penzance
Penzance is over an hour's drive from Little Trewollack Barn, but it's easy to spend a day in the area to make the journey worthwhile.
We'd recommend visiting St Michael's Mount, taking a dip in the fabulous Jubilee Pool, and visiting the Minack Theatre.
The South West Coast Path from Mousehole around Land's End to Zennor is stunning, with rugged cliffs and hidden coves.
Land's End itself is a bit of a theme park now, but Cape Cornwall is a good alternative if you want to feel as if you are on the edge of the world!
There are lots of good places to eat around here, for which it is advisable to book in advance, including The Gurnard's Head in Zennor, The Old Coastguard in Mousehole, The Godolphin in Marazion, and The Shore in Penzance.
The capital city of Cornwall, Truro is less of a tourist destination, and more a centre of business and education for the county.
There are, however, several noteworthy places to visit, including the magnificent cathedral and the Royal Cornwall Museum.
The Hall for Cornwall is the county's biggest theatre, currently closed while undergoing a huge renovation project, and the reopening date isn't yet known.
397 locals recommend
Truro
The capital city of Cornwall, Truro is less of a tourist destination, and more a centre of business and education for the county.
There are, however, several noteworthy places to visit, including the magnificent cathedral and the Royal Cornwall Museum.
The Hall for Cornwall is the county's biggest theatre, currently closed while undergoing a huge renovation project, and the reopening date isn't yet known.
Falmouth is a bustling harbour town, made more buzzy by the presence of the students from Falmouth University. It's a fun town to visit, with lots of good restaurants, pubs and bars. We can recommend The Wheelhouse for fabulous fresh seafood (booking months in advance is essential), Dolly's Tea Room and Wine Bar, Verdant Seafood Bar, and Rick Stein's Fish.
The Maritime Museum gives a great insight into the history and importance of the town and its harbour and all things sea-related. Visitors can jump aboard a boat for a trip up the river to Trelissick Gardens or St Mawes. See https://www.falriver.co.uk/ferries/enterprise-boats for more details.
Just around the corner, Gyllyngvase Beach is a popular spot for swimming and SUP-ing, and has a lovely café, the Gylly Beach Café. Swanpool and Maenporth beaches both have good watersports facilities and cafés.
303 locals recommend
Falmouth
Falmouth is a bustling harbour town, made more buzzy by the presence of the students from Falmouth University. It's a fun town to visit, with lots of good restaurants, pubs and bars. We can recommend The Wheelhouse for fabulous fresh seafood (booking months in advance is essential), Dolly's Tea Room and Wine Bar, Verdant Seafood Bar, and Rick Stein's Fish.
The Maritime Museum gives a great insight into the history and importance of the town and its harbour and all things sea-related. Visitors can jump aboard a boat for a trip up the river to Trelissick Gardens or St Mawes. See https://www.falriver.co.uk/ferries/enterprise-boats for more details.
Just around the corner, Gyllyngvase Beach is a popular spot for swimming and SUP-ing, and has a lovely café, the Gylly Beach Café. Swanpool and Maenporth beaches both have good watersports facilities and cafés.
Newquay has just about shaken off its reputation of being a party town, but it still doesn't have the charm of some other Cornish towns. The harbour is pretty, and is a good place to pick up some fresh crab and lobster, and Fistral Beach is one of the UK's most famous surfing beaches.
In terms of eating out, we can recommend Fish House Fistral for great seafood, and Lewinnick Lodge on Pentire headland. Rick Stein's restaurant and The Stable also overlook Fistral Beach.
Newquay is home to some good coffee shops, including The Jam Jar and Box & Barber, and we like Gilmore's, with its tacos, cocktails and crazy golf.
The Blue Reef Aquarium and Newquay Zoo are best suited to families with small children, but both are good, well-run attractions.
215 locals recommend
Newquay
Newquay has just about shaken off its reputation of being a party town, but it still doesn't have the charm of some other Cornish towns. The harbour is pretty, and is a good place to pick up some fresh crab and lobster, and Fistral Beach is one of the UK's most famous surfing beaches.
In terms of eating out, we can recommend Fish House Fistral for great seafood, and Lewinnick Lodge on Pentire headland. Rick Stein's restaurant and The Stable also overlook Fistral Beach.
Newquay is home to some good coffee shops, including The Jam Jar and Box & Barber, and we like Gilmore's, with its tacos, cocktails and crazy golf.
The Blue Reef Aquarium and Newquay Zoo are best suited to families with small children, but both are good, well-run attractions.
Food & drink shopping
If you are driving down to Cornwall on the A30, we recommend popping into Phil Warren's butchery in Launceston on your way past. They supply many top restaurants in the UK, and the range and quality of their meat, and customer service, are outstanding. Their onsite café is a good place to pick up something for breakfast or lunch.
10 locals recommend
Philip Warren & Son
2 Pennygillam WayIf you are driving down to Cornwall on the A30, we recommend popping into Phil Warren's butchery in Launceston on your way past. They supply many top restaurants in the UK, and the range and quality of their meat, and customer service, are outstanding. Their onsite café is a good place to pick up something for breakfast or lunch.
Relish Food & Drink is a café, deli and coffee roastery in Foundry Court in the heart of Wadebridge. Their coffee is superb, and they have a great range of delicious cheese, charcuterie, and other deli goods.
15 locals recommend
Relish Food & Drink
Relish Food & Drink is a café, deli and coffee roastery in Foundry Court in the heart of Wadebridge. Their coffee is superb, and they have a great range of delicious cheese, charcuterie, and other deli goods.
The Arc is located at Hawksfield, which is a purpose built complex of shops next to the A39 close to Wadebridge. They have a huge range of delicious deli goods, and a fine wine selection courtesy of their sister company, BinTwo.
The Arc Specialty Food Store
A39The Arc is located at Hawksfield, which is a purpose built complex of shops next to the A39 close to Wadebridge. They have a huge range of delicious deli goods, and a fine wine selection courtesy of their sister company, BinTwo.
BinTwo in Padstow is a tiny wine shop / bar which is open all day for coffee, light lunches, and wine by the glass. Named as the UK's best independent wine merchant two years running, you can be assured that you will get great service and recommendations when selecting wine to drink at home.
21 locals recommend
BinTwo
BinTwo in Padstow is a tiny wine shop / bar which is open all day for coffee, light lunches, and wine by the glass. Named as the UK's best independent wine merchant two years running, you can be assured that you will get great service and recommendations when selecting wine to drink at home.
The Vine is a good old fashioned green grocer, located on the main street in Wadebridge. Lovely produce.
The Vine
8 The PlattThe Vine is a good old fashioned green grocer, located on the main street in Wadebridge. Lovely produce.
Close to Withiel, the Real Food Garden grows a large selection of vegetables, which it sells in its farm shop along with other kitchen essentials.
The Real Food Garden
Close to Withiel, the Real Food Garden grows a large selection of vegetables, which it sells in its farm shop along with other kitchen essentials.
Off the Hook is Wadebridge's award-winning fishmonger, and you'll find it tucked away up Polmorla Walk. Open Tuesday to Friday, and Saturday mornings.
Off the Hook
Off the Hook is Wadebridge's award-winning fishmonger, and you'll find it tucked away up Polmorla Walk. Open Tuesday to Friday, and Saturday mornings.
Williams & Son
13 Molesworth StWilliams & Son is a traditional butcher located on Molesworth Street in Wadebridge.
For the best pasties in town, go to Barnecutts, of which there are several in Cornwall, including two in Wadebridge.
21 locals recommend
Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery Rock
Rock RoadFor the best pasties in town, go to Barnecutts, of which there are several in Cornwall, including two in Wadebridge.
Da Bara Bakery & Café is worth the 20 minute drive from Little Trewollack Barn. Famous for creating the most amazing cinnamon buns, their bread, pastry and cakes are outstanding too. It's not the easiest to find - it's on the industrial estate in Indian Queens, close to the VW garage.
14 locals recommend
Da Bara Bakery
Lodge WayDa Bara Bakery & Café is worth the 20 minute drive from Little Trewollack Barn. Famous for creating the most amazing cinnamon buns, their bread, pastry and cakes are outstanding too. It's not the easiest to find - it's on the industrial estate in Indian Queens, close to the VW garage.
Ellis Wharton Wines is close to Da Bara Bakery on the Indian Queens industrial estate, and has a huge selection of wines and spirits.
Ellis Wharton Wines
Lodge WayEllis Wharton Wines is close to Da Bara Bakery on the Indian Queens industrial estate, and has a huge selection of wines and spirits.
This lovely farm shop near Padstow has a great selection of top quality homegrown meat and veg, as well as a wide range of other local produce. https://www.padstowfarmshop.co.uk/
18 locals recommend
Padstow Farm Shop
This lovely farm shop near Padstow has a great selection of top quality homegrown meat and veg, as well as a wide range of other local produce. https://www.padstowfarmshop.co.uk/
Amazing cakes at Ladyvale Bakery just outside Newquay. If you are coming to Cornwall for a special occasion, commission Lara to make a celebration cake. Or just pop in to pick up something tasty to enjoy with a cuppa.
8 locals recommend
Ladyvale Bakery
Amazing cakes at Ladyvale Bakery just outside Newquay. If you are coming to Cornwall for a special occasion, commission Lara to make a celebration cake. Or just pop in to pick up something tasty to enjoy with a cuppa.
Padstow Kitchen Garden has a small shop which is packed with Ross Geach's veg, which he also supplies to some of the best restaurants in the area. You can also pick up fresh flowers, meat, cheese, bread, dairy and more. Take cash for the honesty box.
Padstow Kitchen Garden
Padstow Kitchen Garden has a small shop which is packed with Ross Geach's veg, which he also supplies to some of the best restaurants in the area. You can also pick up fresh flowers, meat, cheese, bread, dairy and more. Take cash for the honesty box.
Restaurants
For summer 2021, Prawn on the Lawn is relocating to Trerethern Farm on the outskirts of Padstow. Highly recommended for delicious and innovative fish and shellfish dishes. Booking essential via https://prawnonthelawn.com/restaurant/padstow/.
52 locals recommend
Prawn on the Lawn
11 Duke StFor summer 2021, Prawn on the Lawn is relocating to Trerethern Farm on the outskirts of Padstow. Highly recommended for delicious and innovative fish and shellfish dishes. Booking essential via https://prawnonthelawn.com/restaurant/padstow/.
The food and service at Paul Ainsworth's Michelin-starred restaurant in Padstow are always outstanding, and you will never leave disappointed or hungry! Dress smart, and expect to be very well looked after.
Booking is essential. https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/number6/book-online/
73 locals recommend
Paul Ainsworth at Number 6
6 Middle StThe food and service at Paul Ainsworth's Michelin-starred restaurant in Padstow are always outstanding, and you will never leave disappointed or hungry! Dress smart, and expect to be very well looked after.
Booking is essential. https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/number6/book-online/
Rick Stein's original Padstow restaurant prides itself on classic fish cookery and good old-fashioned service. It's smart yet relaxed, and never disappoints.
Booking very much advised, but there are a few seats at the central bar which can't be reserved, so you can take your chances if you are brave. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/the-seafood-restaurant/
57 locals recommend
The Seafood Restaurant
RiversideRick Stein's original Padstow restaurant prides itself on classic fish cookery and good old-fashioned service. It's smart yet relaxed, and never disappoints.
Booking very much advised, but there are a few seats at the central bar which can't be reserved, so you can take your chances if you are brave. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/the-seafood-restaurant/
Paul Ainsworth's Italian-influenced Padstow restaurant Caffè Rojano has a fabulous menu (and amazing pizzas) and friendly atmosphere. Booking advised. https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/cafferojano/lunch-and-dinner/
49 locals recommend
Caffè Rojano by Paul Ainsworth
9 Mill SquarePaul Ainsworth's Italian-influenced Padstow restaurant Caffè Rojano has a fabulous menu (and amazing pizzas) and friendly atmosphere. Booking advised. https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/cafferojano/lunch-and-dinner/
Housed in SaltBox (next to Lidl in Wadebridge), Craftworks sells tasty tacos, burgers and other street food specials. Either eat in at one of SaltBox's central tables, or take away. https://www.craftworkskitchen.com/wadebridge-1
8 locals recommend
Wadebridge Social Club
Fairpark RoadHoused in SaltBox (next to Lidl in Wadebridge), Craftworks sells tasty tacos, burgers and other street food specials. Either eat in at one of SaltBox's central tables, or take away. https://www.craftworkskitchen.com/wadebridge-1
Craftworks is popping up at Padstow Holiday Village (just outside Padstow) during the summer months, where they will be serving up tasty street food dishes. https://www.craftworkskitchen.com/padstow-1
13 locals recommend
Craftworks Secret Garden
Craftworks is popping up at Padstow Holiday Village (just outside Padstow) during the summer months, where they will be serving up tasty street food dishes. https://www.craftworkskitchen.com/padstow-1
Rick Stein's St Petroc's Bistro in Padstow is a classic French-style bistro which is less focussed on seafood than The Seafood Restaurant, but has the same top notch service and attention to detail.
Booking advised. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/st-petrocs-bistro/
24 locals recommend
St Petrocs Bistro
4 New StreetRick Stein's St Petroc's Bistro in Padstow is a classic French-style bistro which is less focussed on seafood than The Seafood Restaurant, but has the same top notch service and attention to detail.
Booking advised. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/st-petrocs-bistro/
Sister restaurant of Prawn on the Lawn, we love Padstow's tiny Barnaby's and its flavour-packed menu. Highly recommended. Booking advised. https://barnabyspadstow.com/
Barnaby’s
Dark LaneSister restaurant of Prawn on the Lawn, we love Padstow's tiny Barnaby's and its flavour-packed menu. Highly recommended. Booking advised. https://barnabyspadstow.com/
Rick Stein's Café in Padstow is informal and cosy, with a friendly atmosphere. The menu features dishes inspired by Rick's travels. Booking recommended. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-steins-cafe/
53 locals recommend
Rick Stein's Café
10 Middle StRick Stein's Café in Padstow is informal and cosy, with a friendly atmosphere. The menu features dishes inspired by Rick's travels. Booking recommended. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-steins-cafe/
The Beach Hut is located at Watergate Bay, and is open all day, from breakfast through to dinner. The food is bright and flavoursome, and the view (especially at sunset) is amazing. Booking recommended. https://www.watergatebay.co.uk/eat/the-beach-hut/
46 locals recommend
The Beach Hut
Watergate BayThe Beach Hut is located at Watergate Bay, and is open all day, from breakfast through to dinner. The food is bright and flavoursome, and the view (especially at sunset) is amazing. Booking recommended. https://www.watergatebay.co.uk/eat/the-beach-hut/
Appleton's Bar & Restaurant only moved to its new and beautiful home in Fowey in March 2020, and has hardly had a chance to get going due to the pandemic. However, Andy Appleton's cooking is always spot on, and his Italian-influenced dishes are mouthwateringly good, generous and packed with flavour. Recommended. Booking advised. https://appletonsrestaurant.com/
18 locals recommend
Appleton's at the Vineyard
19 Fore StreetAppleton's Bar & Restaurant only moved to its new and beautiful home in Fowey in March 2020, and has hardly had a chance to get going due to the pandemic. However, Andy Appleton's cooking is always spot on, and his Italian-influenced dishes are mouthwateringly good, generous and packed with flavour. Recommended. Booking advised. https://appletonsrestaurant.com/
We love Porthminster Beach Café in St Ives. It's laidback but smart, the location is spectacular, and the food is always good. Booking essential.
https://www.porthminstercafe.co.uk/the-restaurant/
236 locals recommend
Porthminster Beach Cafe
We love Porthminster Beach Café in St Ives. It's laidback but smart, the location is spectacular, and the food is always good. Booking essential.
https://www.porthminstercafe.co.uk/the-restaurant/
The Lobster Shed is located in the garden of The Pig Hotel, near Harlyn. Food is simple but tasty, with lobster and chips highly recommended. Booking advised. https://www.thepighotel.com/at-harlyn-bay/eat-padstow/the-lobster-shed/
The Lobster Shed
The Lobster Shed is located in the garden of The Pig Hotel, near Harlyn. Food is simple but tasty, with lobster and chips highly recommended. Booking advised. https://www.thepighotel.com/at-harlyn-bay/eat-padstow/the-lobster-shed/
A beautiful working farm near Truro, which holds regular events, including farm picnics and suppers. Booking essential. For full details see https://www.nancarrowfarm.co.uk/
18 locals recommend
Nancarrow Farm
A beautiful working farm near Truro, which holds regular events, including farm picnics and suppers. Booking essential. For full details see https://www.nancarrowfarm.co.uk/
Nathan Outlaw's tiny Michelin-starred restaurant in Port Isaac only serves an £80 set menu for lunch and dinner, but we have heard it is very good! https://outlaws.co.uk/restaurants/fish-kitchen/
36 locals recommend
Outlaw's Fish Kitchen
1 Middle StNathan Outlaw's tiny Michelin-starred restaurant in Port Isaac only serves an £80 set menu for lunch and dinner, but we have heard it is very good! https://outlaws.co.uk/restaurants/fish-kitchen/
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw held two Michelin stars, but recently rebranded to become Outlaw's New Road, offering a "more accessible" menu than before. The set menu is £80 per person at lunch and dinner. See https://outlaws.co.uk/restaurants/new-road/
72 locals recommend
Outlaw's New Road
6 New RdRestaurant Nathan Outlaw held two Michelin stars, but recently rebranded to become Outlaw's New Road, offering a "more accessible" menu than before. The set menu is £80 per person at lunch and dinner. See https://outlaws.co.uk/restaurants/new-road/
Coombeshead Farm is located just off the A30 near Launceston, and is a gorgeous large farmhouse which Tom Adams (of Pitt Cue fame) converted into a B&B and restaurant. Worth a visit for Sunday lunch, or an overnight stay on your way to or from Little Trewollack Barn. https://coombesheadfarm.co.uk/
17 locals recommend
Coombeshead Farm
Coombeshead Farm is located just off the A30 near Launceston, and is a gorgeous large farmhouse which Tom Adams (of Pitt Cue fame) converted into a B&B and restaurant. Worth a visit for Sunday lunch, or an overnight stay on your way to or from Little Trewollack Barn. https://coombesheadfarm.co.uk/
The Rocket Store is a small and relatively new fish restaurant in Boscastle. We haven't eaten here yet but have heard good things from friends who have. It's on our to do list!
23 locals recommend
The Rocket Store
The Rocket Store is a small and relatively new fish restaurant in Boscastle. We haven't eaten here yet but have heard good things from friends who have. It's on our to do list!
Green's in Padstow has a good menu (from breakfast through to dinner) plus a fun crazy golf course. Its elevated position means the views over the estuary are lovely. Outside dining available. https://greenspadstow.co.uk/
26 locals recommend
Green's Cafe & Padstow Crazy Golf
North QuayGreen's in Padstow has a good menu (from breakfast through to dinner) plus a fun crazy golf course. Its elevated position means the views over the estuary are lovely. Outside dining available. https://greenspadstow.co.uk/
It's no surprise that Burgers & Fish in Padstow serves burgers and fish! We've only been here once, but it was good. https://burgersandfish.com/
8 locals recommend
Burgers & Fish
1A The StrandIt's no surprise that Burgers & Fish in Padstow serves burgers and fish! We've only been here once, but it was good. https://burgersandfish.com/
Surfside is right on the beach in Polzeath. Quite pricey, but they do a good steak, and the lobster mac 'n' cheese we had was delicious. There's a rum bar in the back garden. Booking essential. https://www.surfsidepolzeath.com/
10 locals recommend
Surfside Polzeath
Surfside is right on the beach in Polzeath. Quite pricey, but they do a good steak, and the lobster mac 'n' cheese we had was delicious. There's a rum bar in the back garden. Booking essential. https://www.surfsidepolzeath.com/
Porthminster Kitchen is the Porthminster Beach Café's sister restaurant in the heart of St Ives, and we've had some good food there. There's a focus on small plates and global cuisine. https://www.porthminster.kitchen/
101 locals recommend
Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadPorthminster Kitchen is the Porthminster Beach Café's sister restaurant in the heart of St Ives, and we've had some good food there. There's a focus on small plates and global cuisine. https://www.porthminster.kitchen/
The best place for a burger in Truro! https://hubbox.co.uk/restaurants/truro/
33 locals recommend
Hubbox
116 Kenwyn StThe best place for a burger in Truro! https://hubbox.co.uk/restaurants/truro/
Hub serves good burgers with friendly service, in a great location in St Ives. https://hubbox.co.uk/restaurants/st-ives/
94 locals recommend
Hub St Ives
4 Wharf RdHub serves good burgers with friendly service, in a great location in St Ives. https://hubbox.co.uk/restaurants/st-ives/
Lula's is a gorgeous beach shack on the North Quay in Hayle. Eat in and soak up the view s, or take your food down onto the sand below. https://lulashack.co.uk/
29 locals recommend
Lula Shack
North QuayLula's is a gorgeous beach shack on the North Quay in Hayle. Eat in and soak up the view s, or take your food down onto the sand below. https://lulashack.co.uk/
Lovely restaurant on the harbourfront in Porthleven, specialising in super fresh seafood and pizzas. https://ameliesporthleven.co.uk/
25 locals recommend
Amelies, Porthleven
Mount Pleasant RoadLovely restaurant on the harbourfront in Porthleven, specialising in super fresh seafood and pizzas. https://ameliesporthleven.co.uk/
The food at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock is very good, with their fine dining restaurant Karrek worth a visit for a special occasion. They offer a 9 course tasting menu (with optional wine flight) on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. https://enodoc-hotel.co.uk/fine-dining/
16 locals recommend
St Enodoc Hotel
Rock RoadThe food at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock is very good, with their fine dining restaurant Karrek worth a visit for a special occasion. They offer a 9 course tasting menu (with optional wine flight) on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. https://enodoc-hotel.co.uk/fine-dining/
Pubs with great food
The St Kew Inn itself is a beautiful pub, tucked away in the heart of St Kew, just north of Wadebridge. The food here is outstanding, so good we almost don't want to tell anyone about it. Expect full-flavoured wood-fired cooking. Booking essential. https://www.stkewinn.co.uk/
87 locals recommend
St Kew Inn
The St Kew Inn itself is a beautiful pub, tucked away in the heart of St Kew, just north of Wadebridge. The food here is outstanding, so good we almost don't want to tell anyone about it. Expect full-flavoured wood-fired cooking. Booking essential. https://www.stkewinn.co.uk/
The Fox's Revenge is located on the edge of a caravan park near Summercourt, but don't let that put you off. Once in the gorgeous pub, you won't see the caravans, and the food here is exceptional. Heaps of flavour, generous portions, and lovely staff. Booking recommended. https://thefoxsrevenge.com/
36 locals recommend
The Fox's Revenge
A3058The Fox's Revenge is located on the edge of a caravan park near Summercourt, but don't let that put you off. Once in the gorgeous pub, you won't see the caravans, and the food here is exceptional. Heaps of flavour, generous portions, and lovely staff. Booking recommended. https://thefoxsrevenge.com/
As you'd expect with Rick Stein's name above the door, The Cornish Arms in St Merryn does pub classics well. Cosy up by the log fire with a Sunday roast in winter, or soak up the sun in the beer garden in summer. Booking recommended. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/the-cornish-arms/
57 locals recommend
The Cornish Arms
As you'd expect with Rick Stein's name above the door, The Cornish Arms in St Merryn does pub classics well. Cosy up by the log fire with a Sunday roast in winter, or soak up the sun in the beer garden in summer. Booking recommended. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/the-cornish-arms/
One of our favourites, but it's over an hour from Little Trewollack Barn to The Gurnard's Head in Zennor, close to Land's End. The food here is outstanding, and worth booking for lunch and making a day of it, way down west. http://www.gurnardshead.co.uk/
93 locals recommend
The Gurnards Head
One of our favourites, but it's over an hour from Little Trewollack Barn to The Gurnard's Head in Zennor, close to Land's End. The food here is outstanding, and worth booking for lunch and making a day of it, way down west. http://www.gurnardshead.co.uk/
Paul Ainsworth took over the legendary Mariners in Rock in 2019, and you can tell the team has had fun putting together the fantastic pub menu. Highly recommended, booking essential, but we'd suggest avoiding Rock in high summer! https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/the-mariners/about/
70 locals recommend
The Mariners at Rock
Paul Ainsworth took over the legendary Mariners in Rock in 2019, and you can tell the team has had fun putting together the fantastic pub menu. Highly recommended, booking essential, but we'd suggest avoiding Rock in high summer! https://www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/the-mariners/about/
Coffee shops and cafés
Strong Adolfos is hard to miss with its huge red CAFE sign on its roof. Located at Hawksfield, on the A39 near Wadebridge, it's a good place to stop for coffee and cake, breakfast or lunch, and has a great menu.
45 locals recommend
Strong Adolfos Cafe
Strong Adolfos is hard to miss with its huge red CAFE sign on its roof. Located at Hawksfield, on the A39 near Wadebridge, it's a good place to stop for coffee and cake, breakfast or lunch, and has a great menu.
One time winner of the UK barista championships, Relish's owner Hugo makes a very good cup of coffee. The Wadebridge café and deli is also home to Hugo's coffee company, Rising Ground. Open for breakfasts and light lunches, cakes and more.
15 locals recommend
Relish Food & Drink
One time winner of the UK barista championships, Relish's owner Hugo makes a very good cup of coffee. The Wadebridge café and deli is also home to Hugo's coffee company, Rising Ground. Open for breakfasts and light lunches, cakes and more.
Good coffee and cakes at this little coffee shop located in SaltBox, close to the Camel Trail in Wadebridge.
The Laid Back Coffee Co
Eddystone RoadGood coffee and cakes at this little coffee shop located in SaltBox, close to the Camel Trail in Wadebridge.
Located in Indian Queens, Da Bara Bakery is a great place to stop when you are out and about. Delicious coffee and cakes, pastries, breakfasts and lunches.
14 locals recommend
Da Bara Bakery
Lodge WayLocated in Indian Queens, Da Bara Bakery is a great place to stop when you are out and about. Delicious coffee and cakes, pastries, breakfasts and lunches.
The café attached to St Kew farm shop is a good pitstop for coffee and cakes.
23 locals recommend
St Kew Farmshop & Cafe
The café attached to St Kew farm shop is a good pitstop for coffee and cakes.
The Hidden Hut in Porthcurnick has a well-earned reputation for serving good food, so expect a queue in summer months. There are tables and chairs available on a first come first served basis, otherwise take your food down to the beach just below. See https://www.hiddenhut.co.uk/ to check opening hours.
137 locals recommend
The Hidden Hut
The Hidden Hut in Porthcurnick has a well-earned reputation for serving good food, so expect a queue in summer months. There are tables and chairs available on a first come first served basis, otherwise take your food down to the beach just below. See https://www.hiddenhut.co.uk/ to check opening hours.
Temple is a great little coffee shop and café in Bude. Worth popping in for breakfast, brunch or lunch if you're in the area. Check opening hours: https://www.templecornwall.com/
31 locals recommend
Temple
10 Granville TerTemple is a great little coffee shop and café in Bude. Worth popping in for breakfast, brunch or lunch if you're in the area. Check opening hours: https://www.templecornwall.com/
The café tucked away in Cardinham Woods is a lovely spot for coffee & cake, or lunch, after a walk or bike ride. Recommended.
24 locals recommend
Woods Cafe
The café tucked away in Cardinham Woods is a lovely spot for coffee & cake, or lunch, after a walk or bike ride. Recommended.
Yallah Coffee Kiosk
Wharf RoadThe place to buy coffee in St Ives.
Vineyards, wine bars, breweries & distilleries
Located just off the main road into Padstow, Trevibban Mill Vineyard is an award-winning winery. We recommend booking onto a tour and/or tasting. They serve tasty food - e.g. charcuterie boards, hummus and bread - alongside their wines too. Book in advance via https://trevibbanmill.com/tours-tastings/
32 locals recommend
Trevibban Mill Vineyard
Located just off the main road into Padstow, Trevibban Mill Vineyard is an award-winning winery. We recommend booking onto a tour and/or tasting. They serve tasty food - e.g. charcuterie boards, hummus and bread - alongside their wines too. Book in advance via https://trevibbanmill.com/tours-tastings/
Probably Cornwall's most well known vineyard, Camel Valley is located close to the Camel Trail, about 7 miles from Little Trewollack Barn. Their tours and tastings are highly recommended, and while you're there, you can pick up a few bottles to take home! Book in advance via https://www.camelvalley.com/
80 locals recommend
Camel Valley
Probably Cornwall's most well known vineyard, Camel Valley is located close to the Camel Trail, about 7 miles from Little Trewollack Barn. Their tours and tastings are highly recommended, and while you're there, you can pick up a few bottles to take home! Book in advance via https://www.camelvalley.com/
Another of Rick Stein's establishments, Ruby's Bar adjoins St Petroc's Bistro in the heart of Padstow. Cosy and stylish, it's the perfect place for pre-dinner cocktails. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rubys-bar/
11 locals recommend
Ruby's Bar
18 Broad StAnother of Rick Stein's establishments, Ruby's Bar adjoins St Petroc's Bistro in the heart of Padstow. Cosy and stylish, it's the perfect place for pre-dinner cocktails. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rubys-bar/
Tucked away in a little courtyard just back from the harbour in Padstow, it would be easy to miss BinTwo. It's tiny, but it has a great selection of wines by the glass, good coffee, and serves light lunches and snacks. Voted the UK's best independent wine merchant in 2019 and 2020, it is also the ideal place to pick up some bottles of wine to take home. https://bintwo.com/
21 locals recommend
BinTwo
Tucked away in a little courtyard just back from the harbour in Padstow, it would be easy to miss BinTwo. It's tiny, but it has a great selection of wines by the glass, good coffee, and serves light lunches and snacks. Voted the UK's best independent wine merchant in 2019 and 2020, it is also the ideal place to pick up some bottles of wine to take home. https://bintwo.com/
For gin tasting and distillery tours at Southwestern Distillery near Padstow visit https://www.tarquinsgin.com/
6 locals recommend
Tarquin's Gin School & Shop
2-4 Lanadwell StFor gin tasting and distillery tours at Southwestern Distillery near Padstow visit https://www.tarquinsgin.com/
Padstow Brewing Company has a tasting room and offers brewing experiences. See https://www.padstowbrewing.co.uk/
14 locals recommend
Padstow Brewing Company
Padstow Brewing Company has a tasting room and offers brewing experiences. See https://www.padstowbrewing.co.uk/
You can make your own gin at Colwith Farm Distillery. Book in advance via https://www.colwithfarmdistillery.co.uk/
Colwith Farm Distillery
You can make your own gin at Colwith Farm Distillery. Book in advance via https://www.colwithfarmdistillery.co.uk/
Takeaways
Thai takeaway in Wadebridge. For menus and how to order, visit https://www.thetinythai.co.uk/.
15 locals recommend
The Tiny Thai
1a Molesworth StThai takeaway in Wadebridge. For menus and how to order, visit https://www.thetinythai.co.uk/.
Takeaway street food - tacos, burritos and burgers - in Wadebridge. For current opening hours and menus, see
https://www.craftworkskitchen.com/wadebridge-1
8 locals recommend
Wadebridge Social Club
Fairpark RoadTakeaway street food - tacos, burritos and burgers - in Wadebridge. For current opening hours and menus, see
https://www.craftworkskitchen.com/wadebridge-1
Delicious pizzas from Woody's in Wadebridge. See website for more details http://www.woodyspizza.co.uk/ or phone 07940 264009 to order.
We also recommend Wild Bake pizza, which has a Monday evening pitch opposite Lidl in Wadebridge. Book in advance by phoning 07707082415 or visit their website for more info: https://www.wildbake.co.uk/
Woodys Wood Fired Pizzas
Goldsworthy WayDelicious pizzas from Woody's in Wadebridge. See website for more details http://www.woodyspizza.co.uk/ or phone 07940 264009 to order.
We also recommend Wild Bake pizza, which has a Monday evening pitch opposite Lidl in Wadebridge. Book in advance by phoning 07707082415 or visit their website for more info: https://www.wildbake.co.uk/
Takeaway curries available from The Raj in Wadebridge. See their website for details: http://www.therajonline.com/
11 locals recommend
The Raj Bar & Restaurant
1 Eddystone RdTakeaway curries available from The Raj in Wadebridge. See their website for details: http://www.therajonline.com/
We haven't tried them ourselves, but apparently Jon's fish and chips are the best in Wadebridge.
Jons Fish & Chips
1 Goldsworthy WayWe haven't tried them ourselves, but apparently Jon's fish and chips are the best in Wadebridge.
Stein's Fish & Chips is some of the best we've tried. Chips are fried in beef dripping. Fish can be battered or grilled. Take away or, if there's a table free, eat in with a glass of something chilled. Highly recommended. See website for up to date menu and opening hours: https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/steins-fish-and-chips/
Padstow Fish & Chips
West QuayStein's Fish & Chips is some of the best we've tried. Chips are fried in beef dripping. Fish can be battered or grilled. Take away or, if there's a table free, eat in with a glass of something chilled. Highly recommended. See website for up to date menu and opening hours: https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/steins-fish-and-chips/
Run by the team from The Hidden Hut, Tatams serves wood-fired pizzas and other delicious food to take away. There are a few inside tables available on a first come first served basis, but otherwise take your food outside and watch the waves whilst tucking in. http://www.tatams.co/
23 locals recommend
Tatams
Run by the team from The Hidden Hut, Tatams serves wood-fired pizzas and other delicious food to take away. There are a few inside tables available on a first come first served basis, but otherwise take your food outside and watch the waves whilst tucking in. http://www.tatams.co/