Our Favourite Spots to eat & drink
Cornwall is now one of the best places to go to just for the food! From Michelin star restaurants to the best pasties, we have picked some of our firm favourites we feel you may enjoy!
Local favourites
St Kew Inn - A Charming 15th Century cosy pub with a peaceful garden in the heart of this quaint village lies 2 miles away. They are known for their delicious locally sourced ingredients cooked over coals ££
www.stkewinn.co.uk or book ahead in the Summer Months call 01208 841259
The White Hart - A real characterful " Local"in the heart of St Teath. A 20 minute walk away or 5 min drive. For an affordable, good quality dinner and beer. This was once a coaching inn and is known for the best steak and ale pie in North Cornwall and we agree! £
For a scrumptious breakfast or Lunch in a quirky, houseplant lovers, farm shop setting only 2 miles away, St Kew Farmshop serves tasty healthy food, locally sourced ingredients and great coffee.
The location is on the A39 between st-kew highway and Wadebridge. It is normally a walk in service
Call +44 1208 841818 to book friday night dinners
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Beach view gems
Our regular go to is Surfside, situated on Polzeath beach a 15 minute drive away
It has a small but delicious menu for lunch and dinner and has a great selection of cocktails in the evening. The ambience is very much low key beach vibe so flip flops are a must! Book ahead for dinner or lunch ££
Surfside Polzeath | Rum Bar & Restaurant Cornwall
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4 miles away in Port Issac is a number of cafes and restaurants so for a local pasty, an ice cream or a pub lunch just pop down and see what you fancy. However for something a little more special, it's neighbouring Port Gaverne is tiny yet has two lovely places to eat.
The Port Gaverne Hotel is part of an old pub and is proud of it's fresh local fish and field based ingredients for lunch and dinner. The relaxed seating outside is a must for the perfectly positioned view of the pebble beach leading down to the sea ££
Restaurants in Port Isaac, North Cornwall: The Port Gaverne Hotel
Outlaw's New Road by Michelin star Nathan Outlaw is on the road down to Port Gavern and is one of the best seafood restaurants around. £££
Book ahead: Outlaw's New Road - Outlaw's (outlaws.co.uk)
In Rock there is Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery where they have the best pasties, great salads and cakes if you fancy a beach picnic. There is also Paul Ainsworth's Pub, The Mariners for dinner with a view of the estuary ££
About - Paul Ainsworth (paul-ainsworth.co.uk)
Or try the new and highly reviewed Four Boys, right opposite Rock beach for Breakfast or Lunch
The simple yet super delicious ingredients speak for themselves. Walk- in's ££
Four Boys (@fourboys.cafe) • Instagram photos and videos
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Slightly further afield
In Padstow (about a 20 min drive) there is an array of quality food eateries.
For a quick lunch try cherry trees, they have a great selection of sandwiches and their cakes are huge and delicious! £
Prawn on the lawn is a petite and perfect little stop for tasty small plates and fresh fish dishes
The owners are known for their innovative pop-up restaurants and this year they have launched Barnabys at Trevibban Mill Vineyard. ££-£££
Greens is a hidden gem at the far end of Padstow harbour, up the hill. With a good menu for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The view from their restaurant is spectacular across the estuary and over to Rock. ££
About - Greens (greenspadstow.co.uk)
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Slice of Cornwall is a fun and tasty place to Eat for lunch, brunch and dinners from Thursday to Sunday during the Summer. The locals have been talking a lot about this place which means it must be good.. They are positioned in Constantine near Falmouth so if your heading out further South then this is a great spot. Click on their instagram for a slice of what's on offer! £-££
Slice Of Cornwall (@slice_of_cornwall) • Instagram photos and videos
S L I C E (sliceofcornwall.com)
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The Pig Hotel doesn't need an introduction unless you have been hiding under a rock the last few years as they have a few hotels dotted around the South of England. We are lucky enough to have one 20 minutes away nestled behind Harlyn Bay. For either a knock out lunch or dinner surrounded within decor that emulates a cosy and luxurious rustic feel, look no further. If fine dining is not for you then try the garden style Lobster shed within their grounds which is less formal ££-£££
Kitchen Garden Restaurant in Cornwall - THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay (thepighotel.com)
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Boscastle is a lovely fishing port and village 6 miles away. It is a great place to wander and the Rocket store is a little gem on route down to the sea.
The Rocket Store Serving fresh seafood from their boat and meat from the farm nearby. They use only local suppliers and try to use organic produce whenever possible ££
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Different flavours
ONDA in Wadebridge is new restaurant in the heart of the town. The food focuses on exquisite Cornish produce that is cooked simply to enhance natural flavours, with an Italian twist. ££
Food & Drink | Italian Inspired — ONDA restaurant wadebridge (ondawadebridge.co.uk)
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The Tiny Thai also in Wadebridge opposite ONDA has a limited yet fresh thai menu. If you fancy a takeaway or sit in then I can recommend them £-££ Order or book online
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If you are Vegan or just fancy a delicious and wholesome feed then The Cornish Vegan is a great place to go. Inspired by travel and a passion for different cultures, the Cornish vegan has a mouth-watering array of culinary delights, using the freshest ingredients to bring homemade dishes straight to your table ££
Truro | The Cornish Vegan | The City's No.1 Restaurant
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Drink's & a dance
Sea view farmshop is approx 2 miles away and is a new gem on the music scene. They have the most spectacular views over the fields out to sea and host regular local and not so local bands throughout the Summer, click the link to see their line up and dates
LIVE MUSIC and EVENTS VENUE in Cornwall – Sea View Farm Shop
For a try before you buy Gin Distillery just a mile away is the home of Rock Gin. This is litrally the best gin I have tasted and with new additions/flavours to their range every year it's worth popping down the road (just on the A39 at the bottom of Trewethen Lane) to sample some of their gins and go home with some as a gift or yourself.
Cornish Rock Gin - Handmade Gin from Cornwall (rockgincornish.com)
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Just a few seconds away from Cornwall’s famous Padstow Harbour is a little bar serving up some incredible cocktails. While there’s no outdoor seating at this spot, it’s the perfect place to cosy up on a rainy evening, or escape the scorching sun with freshly shaken cocktails in a cool, contemporary setting.
Ruby's Cocktail Bar in Padstow | Rick Stein
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We have to mention Surfside in Polzeath more than once as it is our go to place and for their incredible array of cocktails (mainly rum based) alongside their regular DJ nights and live music. This place is a must if you appreciate the more laid back way of life
Our Menu | Drinks & Seasonal Food | Surfside Polzeath Cornwall
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If you fancy a cosy night in and wish for something more than a Tesco bottle of bubbly then Wadebridge wines is like a rabbit warren of different wines and beverages to entice you to splurge! The staff are super knowledgeable and always managed to come up trumps on their recommendations
Pop-up's
Cornwall always has an array of pop-up food van's that move around various hot spots in Cornwall. So if your feeling peckish on the beach or fancy a little on-route pit stop then we recommend these few pop-up's
rockmoor (@rockmoor_) • Instagram photos and videos
Is a converted horsebox on the way down to Port Issac. They are open between 8.30am -4pm Fri, Sat, Sun. They serve, cakes, Yallah Coffee and fresh sandwiches £
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Gypsy Kitchen (@gypsy_kitchen_polzeath) • Instagram photos and videos
Are based on New Polzeath Beach. In between a coastal walk, nip down and try one of their tasty wraps for lunch or evening bbq's £-££
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Elements Street Kitchen (@elements_street_kitchen) • Instagram photos and videos
The guys are the ultimate for mouth watering food. They have based themselves at Trerethern Farm, Padstow over the Summer. Think BBQ Brisket Bun and dirty fries! On the way back from a coastal walk near Padstow or a special treat, head there. Follow them on Instagram as they sometimes tour around and stop at different locations at different times throughout the year ££
