Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Padstow

Looking for the best pubs in Padstow? Discover the best Pubs in Padstow, South West. Our curated guide highlights the finest hostelries in town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Padstow reflects the wider pub culture of Cornwall. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Padstow's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Padstow Must visit
The London Inn Pub
Since 1803 Independent Cask ale

The London Inn★★★★★

6-8 Lanadwell Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AN

Opened in 1803 from three fishermen's cottages and named after a local sloop, this family-run independent pub is Padstow's best bet for cask ale and a proper Cornish welcome.

5-star rated Website listed Local favourite MapsWebsite

  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Mill Square Grade II listed

    The Old Ship Hotel★★★★★

    Mill Square, PL28 8BL

    An 18th-century Grade II listed inn on Mill Square with harbour-side seating, rooms upstairs, and the atmosphere of Padstow before the summer rush.

    Harbour side 5-star rated Local favourite Maps

  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Cornish Arms★★★★★

    St Merryn, PL28 8NF

    Rick Stein's village pub just outside Padstow, serving St Austell ales and straightforward pub food in a proper locals' front bar.

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More pubs in Padstow

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    South Quay

    Stein's Fish & Chips

    South Quay, PL28 8BL

    Stein's harbourside chippy with a licensed bar overlooking the Camel Estuary — fish and chips, a pint, and one of Padstow's best quay-side views.

    Harbour views Rick Stein Website listed
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    Camel Parade

    The Shipwrights

    62-64 Camel Parade, PL28 8BL

    A harbourside pub on Camel Parade with outdoor tables, pub classics on the menu, and a front-row seat for the comings and goings of the tidal gate.

    Harbour Outdoor tables Local favourite
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    The Pickwick Inn

    Trevone Road, PL28 8RP

    A short walk from the harbour, this St Austell Brewery pub on Trevone Road draws locals and walkers with generous portions and a friendly bar.

    St Austell Brewery Trevone Road Pub food
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    The Bay Tree

    4 Broad Street, PL28 8AQ

    A characterful Broad Street pub and restaurant with courtyard seating, Cornish ales, and the feel of an old Padstow townhouse turned inn.

    Broad Street Courtyard Cornish ales
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    The Metropole Hotel

    Station Road, PL28 8LA

    A Victorian hotel bar on Station Road with harbour glimpses, a comfortable lounge, and a quieter alternative to the quay-side crowds.

    Victorian hotel Station Road Harbour glimpses
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    The Old Custom House

    The Parade, PL28 8BL

    A harbourside bar and restaurant in a converted customs building on The Parade, with estuary views and a cocktail list beside the working harbour.

    The Parade Estuary views Cocktails
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    The Golden Lion

    Lanadwell Street, PL28 8AN

    A compact Lanadwell Street local within a stone's throw of the harbour, serving well-kept ales and acting as a genuine Padstow backstreet boozer.

    Lanadwell Street Local favourite Real ale