Harbour Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Lovely traditional pub in the centre of Padstow. A lot larger inside than it looks from the outside. Very pleasant bar staff and a wide selection of real ales. Would highly recommend and definitely be back.

Fantastic fish finger sandwich and warm, friendly service.

We arrived on a wet Sunday lunchtime to a warm and jolly welcome. We had Sunday roast ( chicken for one and nut roast for the other) the staff were very accommodating to our food preferences. We chose the small portions which were more than enough for us. The food was lovely as was our overall experience. I would definitely recommend!

Lovely staff here, made us very welcome with our small dog and the warmth of a real log fire, but the highlight was the incredible steak & ale pie with beef dripping chips, one of the best S&A pies I’ve ever had with suet pastry and the chips were perfect. My wife had the sea bass fillets and she said they were lovely. Highly recommended.

A very warm and welcoming pub. Staff were so good. Food was lovely and good quality. So dog friendly with treats on the bar.

Stopped by for lunch great atmosphere Friendly staff and good crab sandwiches Welll worth dropping in for a meal and a pint

Been coming to this pub for a few years now when on holiday and never had a bad meal even to the point of asking when the meal we had would be on the menu again and the barman even phoned us to say it was on again fantastic place great service great menu

A lovely friendly pub with fantastic friendly staff. Extremely welcoming and attentive, bringing our dogs biscuits and water. We ate here twice while in Padstow and would highly recommend. The seabass is superb. A special shout out to Jane who is the loveliest lady …… thank you

The staff were all brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us. The food was outstanding and already we have returned the next day .

Lovely pub in the middle of Padstow, great place to eat and drink with a welcoming atmosphere.

Nice little pub with friendly staff. I had the garlic pawns and the steak and ale pie, and they were delicious! The pawns were massive! Lots of meat in the pie that was cooked beautifully. My husband had the blue ribbon burger and enjoyed it. Also, it's dog friendly.

Served by Jane and she was such a lovely member of staff. Cosy pub with really good food (cooked by Lee). Little pricey for food but in line with the area and good quality.

Lovely light lunch, sat by the roaring fire. Perfect 👌🏻

We were told about this pub after it was highly recommended by a local dog walker who we chatted with during our stopover. She explained that it was super dog friendly and the staff were great there too. She wasn't wrong. We went in around 11:30am and there were a handful of people in the place. The fire was roaring and the feel of the place was fantastic. My wife got me a pint of real ale and the dog a bottle of, 'Bottom Sniffer' dog beer too. It even came with a bowl and an individually wrapped chew. We ordered our food from a very inviting menu and weren't disappointed when it arrived. The food was fantastic. The lady serving could not have been nicer. Her name was Sue and she was a genuine delight to talk with. We told her how nice the food was and she named the staff working in the kitchen that day. Sadly, I forget their details, but I thank you all as a team. By the time we left, the pub was full. We wished we could have stayed longer, but our time was limited. However, we will be back. 5 star review... I wish there were more stars to give.

Lovely place but very expensive. The staff were amazing but the food let's the place down. £9.70 for a glass of wine. The sizzling prawns were underwhelming. Six prawns and two slices of hard baguette. Mussels were laced in garlic and most of then were closed. Didn't meet expectations 😕

Had the fish and chips and it's was by far the best I have had in Cornwall on this break! Superb...thank you. Glyn and Chris

Been to Padstow many times but never been in the Harbour Inn before. We have missed a gem, friendly staff great food I had steak & ale pie with new potatoes. The wife had Mussels which she said were best she has ever had.The prices where great two,the open fire was so nice and made it homely. We will be back without doubt

Delicious food and friendly staff

We had a very tasty roast lunch sat by the cosy wood burner. The staff were welcoming and when we had finished our lunch we sat on the sofa near the fire with tea. It was difficult to tear ourselves away but the beautiful walk to the war memorial with fantastic views was a must.

Amazing food! We really enjoyed our Sunday roast. Thank you very much Jane, Bow & Sam for the service and the food.

Lovely pub, fantastic food always hot and delicious. The nicest staff you could ever wish for, Alex and Jane always make us feel so welcome. We visit Padstow approx twice a month and always have lunch at the Harbour inn, thanks Harbour inn.

Super friendly pub, with great food. Had Cornish crab sandwiches and local mussels. Tasty very tasty, best crab sandwiches I’ve eaten. Mussels were also very very good. Service was excellent. Our dog enjoyed it too as treats were provided. But they had run out of doggies beer :)

Lovely Atmosphere, great staff ,food was delicious 😋, nothing to much trouble very dog friendly. See you all in May

Lovely evening in a lovely pub, been coming to Padstow for years and this place never disappoints! Simple great pub grub from Lee the chef and lovely service from Jane. We will be back!

Great fish and chips w/ all the trimmings and a crab sandwich. Lovely cosy pub.

Good pub fresh frab sandwiches and fish and chips. Good range of local beers.

There are many places to eat in Padstow from celebrity chef venues to cafes. The Harbour Inn is a traditional pub and offers good food at reasonable prices. It was well staffed with prompt service. What I really liked as a treat, was the fish and chips using freshly caught fish and chips cooked in beef dripping giving a true 1950s flavour. Also has local (St Austell) pump beers as well as many other beers.

Lovely old world pub feeling, where we were treated with a big friendly smiley staff and shown to a vacant table. Our food was delivered by another smiley staff member and nothing seemed to be too much for her. My wife had the Porthtilly muscles of which she said were excellent. I had fish and chips, being allergic to shellfish. I must say the fish was very tasty in a good crisp batter but a little greasy the chips likewise. A good time was had and we certainly intend to return again.

Ate here while visiting Padstow lovely Place and the people running it were from the Midlands like Us which made it more homely All ordered food 2 Scampi's and 1 Sea Bass and drinks Food was absolutely Beautiful scampi was the best I tasted in years My wife enjoyed her sea bass all plates emptied couldn't fault the place will be back next time we are in the area Paul Karen & Jack

Lovely staff dog friendly with water bowls and treats available great selection of food great tasting with good prices drinks good price as well in a nice quiet spot just ofsett from the harbour about 20m so it's not so busy you won't get a table. Also they have live music if that's your thing overall a great pub with brilliant atmosphere. Side note when we ordered our food the first thing the barmaid said was "any allergies which I thought was rather prompt of them to be so on it with customer food safety especially when it's the customer responsibility to ensure they tell them instead.

We ate at the Harbour Inn twice during our recent stay in Padstow. From the welcome to the atmosphere to the perfectly chilled and sensibly priced white wine to best of all the food. Outstanding ! We had the steak pie on our first night. Filling tender and proper shortcrust pastry on top and bottom. Fish and chips equally top notch. It's real testament to any pub as to how they execute staple dishes. Both hit the brief full on. A welcoming and warming atmosphere completed both visits. So nice to walk in to a pub and be properly welcomed. Well done guys

We only popped in for a drink, loved the atmoshpere and the warm welcome for two and four legged beings. We will be back again!

Popped in to get out of the rain, nice place , menu inviting and food looked good

Wonderful pub some of the best beer I've had in a long while food was excellent man on the piano was fun to listen to and a couple of sea shanty from the locals made it a great afternoon/ evening

Pleasant place to sit if the weather is kind.

We went round the pubs in padstow looking for something to eat and it was very quiet in all of them. We kept looking and went to the Harbour Inn. When we walked in, the place was full, and we were lucky to get a seat. There was a man playing on the piano who was exceptionally he could play anything and did requests. We ordered food my wife had seafood linguine and i had home made steak and ale pie and chips which i totally enjoyed and my wife said the sea food linguine was on par if not better than the Italian resterant we ate at the night before. We had a great night here, and the staff were so friendly and made us really welcome and a big shout out to Jack who is a topman, and we wish you we'll in you pursuit of your new career. All in all, it is a great warm and friendly place to have a drink and something to eat we will defernatly be going back

Food was spot on will definitely be back

Always pop in here everything about it great.

Great pub, friendly staff, and tasty food.

Went here today had fish n chips had to wait a while for it to come when it did the chips were warmed up ones and the fish was loads of batter hardly any fish in it considering it’s a fishing village I’ve had better in Manchester… lukewarm and cost £40 for my and my husband disappointed to say the least didn’t seem any point in saying anything we were hungry so ate it and left

Best pub in Padstow by a long way , all the staff are fantastic but special mention re Junior and the top man Harry , I will definitely return , respect !

Great place to eat and drink. Very dog friendly.

Staying in Padstow last week with family inc our 2 labs. Found this pub by chance and we ended up eating here 3 times . Food was fab especially the sea bass , monkfish and seafood linguine . Burger was good too. Very reasonably priced and staff were very attentive and helpful. It’s just a great authentic pub . You can’t book a table but let the staff know you’re there and they’ll ensure you get one soon . No complaints at all about this place, definitely recommended . PS…. I didn’t see a crab sandwich on the menu but if this is what you want in Padstow then be prepared to pay high price anywhere you go. Bageyes reviewer - you need to have a word with yourself , stop moaning, get a life. Don’t give unnecessary bad reviews about places that obviously try hard, serve good food and give great service .

Ah, the Harbour Inn in Padstow. Picture this: after a fortnight of dining at establishments that flaunt their Michelin stars with all the subtlety of a peacock in full plume, you find yourself in this unassuming gem. It’s as if the culinary cosmos conspired to surprise you with a revelation. The Blue Ribbon Burger is, without question, the zenith of the gastropub experience. Imagine, if you will, a burger so perfectly constructed that it could be presented as an art piece, only it tastes even better than it looks. It was as if the culinary gods themselves had assembled it for a divine, albeit slightly greasy, intervention. The Harbour Inn is a quintessential English pub – cozy, warm, and unpretentious, with an atmosphere that suggests genuine care rather than affectation. It boasts a splendid assortment of beers, all well-kept. And for those who are abstaining, the non-alcoholic options are far from an afterthought. Service here is brisk yet personable, the sort of friendly efficiency that suggests the staff enjoy their work, or at least are proficient at hiding their disdain for your dietary whims. Adding to the charm is the dog-friendly policy, which is not merely lip service but includes an entire menu designed for the canine connoisseur. It’s a rarity to see such consideration for man's best friend, and it adds an unexpected layer of delight. So, while the Michelin brigade may strut about in their star-studded finery, the Harbour Inn quietly asserts that sometimes the best meal in town is the one served with a smile and a well-kept pint.

Ah, the Harbour Inn in Padstow. Picture this: after a fortnight of dining at establishments that flaunt their Michelin stars with all the subtlety of a peacock in full plume, you find yourself in this unassuming gem. It’s as if the culinary cosmos conspired to surprise you with a revelation. The Blue Ribbon Burger is, without question, the zenith of the gastropub experience. Imagine, if you will, a burger so perfectly constructed that it could be presented as an art piece, only it tastes even better than it looks. It was as if the culinary gods themselves had assembled it for a divine, albeit slightly greasy, intervention. The Harbour Inn is a quintessential English pub – cozy, warm, and unpretentious, with an atmosphere that suggests genuine care rather than affectation. It boasts a splendid assortment of beers, all well-kept. And for those who are abstaining, the non-alcoholic options are far from an afterthought. Service here is brisk yet personable, the sort of friendly efficiency that suggests the staff enjoy their work, or at least are proficient at hiding their disdain for your dietary whims. Adding to the charm is the dog-friendly policy, which is not merely lip service but includes an entire menu designed for the canine connoisseur. It’s a rarity to see such consideration for man's best friend, and it adds an unexpected layer of delight. So, while the Michelin brigade may strut about in their star-studded finery, the Harbour Inn quietly asserts that sometimes the best meal in town is the one served with a smile and a well-kept pint.

16pound for a crab sandwich and 5pound a bowl of chips 14 pound for glass of wine and glass of lemonade disgusting not even nice shell in the crab

Nice place and friendly staff will definitely visit again

Found this pub online. We were looking for a family friendly pub that could deal with food prep for 2 children who had nut and sesame allergy. The staff were very helpful and spoke to my daughter in a reassuring manner. Knowledge of food content/preparation was good. There were 7 people in our group. There is one area allocated to families with larger tables which made our meal more ralaxed. A good selection of meals at reasonable prices. The quality of food was good, as was the service. The staff having the knowledge re the meals and allergen possibilities is really helpful. This allows a rare opportunity for us to eat out as a family. Thank you 😊

Very friendly atmosphere. Piano player was excellent

Had a Sunday roast here. Asked for the 18.00 pound one and a side dish of cauliflower and brocolli cheese . Just the two if us and 2 dogs. Was disappointed in it. Says on menu stuffing with roast didn't have any. The vegetables were so small a child could have eaten it. One thinnest parsnip you have ever seen. Looked like it had bern boiled. Not great flavours. And cartot thinnest you have ever seen. The bedt part was the side order with it. At least it had some flavour. Overpriced and flavourless. The young lad that bought my dogs over some treats was very polite and friendly. Apart from that wouldn't recommend Sunday roast.

Decided to try their crab sandwich and wasn't disappointed. Lovely fresh crab sandwich served with a nice side salad and crisps. Very tasty 😋

We had an excellent dining experience here last night.The staff were great, helpfull ,fun and Jane was the epitome of great customer service, and made the meal for us.The Steak and ale pie was to die for and the beef dripping cooked chips were just fantastic my son is still going on about how great they were. Will definitely return. Many thanks Pete and family.

We are here three times during our week’s stay in town, 2x dinners and 1x lunch. All meals were fantastic, although take note, chips are cooked in dripping! Highly recommend the pie, the ploughman’s and the mussels. Harry the barman was fantastic with my daughter, as were the other staff. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Amazing staff, amazing food and atmosphere. The local feeling but so very welcoming. Would definitely come back again and recommend it to anyone. Main, pudding and drinks we had.

Says there dog friendly but defo not we got kicked out because our dog was harmlessly barking at a dog next to us the woman next to us giving us dirty looks and apparently people were complaining. The woman was rude about telling us to go out side. Will do be going back here we spent £100+ and even had to have our puddings in takeaway packaging because they refused to give us a refund as they were already cooked but you wanted us to leave? Absolutely fuming we come here every year never any problems but never seen this woman before and she’s the one that was rude and told us to leave. Rest of staff member seemed fine and no one else had a problem. And the food was really nice so this is really disappointing.

Loved it here, the food was lovely, the plates were ferociously hot, but the food was beautiful. Staff were very friendly, the locals were friendly and spoke to us, they made a fuss of the dog, who was welcomed in too. There is a good range of drinks, a pool table should you fancy a game and a lovely friendly atmosphere. We returned two days later on our last night as there was live music, the pub was extremely busy, again the staff were great, we were served quick, considering how busy it was and another fantastic night was had. Definitely check out Harbour Inn.

Great food, the pie has to be the best ever! Superb roasts and such lovely staff. The piano player was amazing and so lovely taking everyone's requests for a fantastic sing along, definitely one to visit more than once on your trip!

Careful, they charge you for extra drinks and pocket the money.

Good pub £6.80 for a pint though. Blimey. Inflation has hit.

Watch for the scam, we had a 18yr old who I brought a cider for, the bar was empty and the manager of the day see and heard me go and ask said 18yr old what he wanted to drink, he said nothing even watched him taste the drink, 25 minutes in the pub and well over two thirds of the drink gone and after we had ordered food the so called manager and another bar person came over minutes before our food arrived and started kicking off about the 18yr old wasn’t old enough, granted he had a digital,picture of his ID, but for almost 30 minutes they watched him take his drink when asked if I could get a full refund for food they said no,they waited till we ordered, to get the money as they know it’s up to you to leave or not. then they come and completely ruined the day. If you have you adults avoid this pub

Really lovely pub. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Friendly staff and pub had a great atmosphere.

Delicious food and great atmosphere and not bad value for money

Nice lunch. Excellent fish finger sandwich (cod fillets with brioche bun) and crab sandwich on special. Reasonable price. Dog friendly. Good service and allergy aware.

Great service, good food and fantastic atmosphere

Food was great value, very nice . The steak Pie was amazing!!!!!!!!! Best pie I've tasted for a long time..

Popped in for drinks on our last day in Padstow. Beautiful old traditional pub. We sat in the bar with our dog on comfy leather sofa's & listened to the guy playing the piano, who was brilliant. Talked to a few locals, this seems to be a popular pub for the locals & why not - its relaxed, friendly & welcoming. The food looked good but we had already booked elsewhere. Will return later in the year.

After waiting an hour for food I got a sandwich that I could’ve made at home in 5 mins before I left. (The wait was down to ordering mussels and the staff did apologise) I get it’s not the most expensive item on the menu and most people probably order seafood but I get better from the local cafe or garden centre for less. What is that side salad too? That’s meant to be a ‘dressed salad’ and it was literally 3 lettuce leaves not even separated, a quarter of a tomato with no dressing. Not forgetting the 1/4 of a slice of cucumber. Was going to give 3 stars because the fish and chips my partner got was apparently rather good but in writing this I just think how mad it is a place that could easily do better actually served a school packed lunch level sandwich for just under £9. I think even at £12 or so, if it had a better side salad, some nicer bread and perhaps a filling that didn’t taste like I could get it all from the Tescos basics range I’d have probably been quite satisfied. Likewise if it was £4-6 and I was in a slightly rundown cafe it would probably have met expectations.

Being in Padstow, I fancied a pint and crab sandwich, which was advertised outside this lovely looking pub, but no prices listed. On ordering at the bar, I was charged £23.10 for the pint of lager and the sandwich. I thought that this was expensive but didn't want to prejudge the food nor cancel my order to save me from embarrassment. In anticipation, I was expecting at least half a dressed crab and a spectacular sandwich. I was so disappointed when my sandwich arrived 😩. There must have been less than a teaspoon of Crab Paste spread in it. NO white crab meat to be seen, served with a few salted Crisps. I must say that I feel completely taken for a fool and conned. It spoiled my visit to Padstow and has played on my mind to publish this review.

Didn't eat here just popped in for a drink. Just set back slightly from the harbour. Nice traditional pub. Good selection of drinks and friendly staff.

Amazing food, served by really kind and lovely staff! Lots of Tarquin’s options, too. Really lovely pub with a cosy feel. Very dog friendly.

The staff are really friendly and although there was a bit of a wait for the food we felt that the service was good overall. The lamb chops were excellent but the chicken curry was poor (it was a bowl of quite tasteless madras style sauce with a few pieces of chicken in it). I would come again, but try to choose wisely off of the menu.

Just enjoyed our last evening in Cornwall with a fantastic meal at the harbour Inn. Me and the good lady shared a starter of locally sourced porthilly mussels and then the Seabas and chicken Alfredo fantastic food and Ruth Jane and chef Shane completing the fantastic experience in the harbour, we are planning another visit in September to Padstow and can't wait to go through the rest of the Menu Many thanks to Ruth and all her staff for a wonderful meal and evening

Had a great night during the open mike event.

Wow is all I can say of all the places in padstow we have found this little pub. The staff are amazing food is unbelievably good fresh and flavourful. We have been for the past two years and will definitely be coming back whenever we are in padstow. Alex behind the bar went above and beyond for our stay. Thanks guys

Absolutely incredible pub! Gorgeous food and brilliant service! Thank you for looking after us so well. We had 2 children with us and the staff went above and beyond for them, very much appreciated ❤️

Called here for a drink with 2 very wet dogs and we were welcomed in. Dog treats too. They serve Rattlers cider too 😋

Excellent food They ran out of few options but what we had was lovely couldn’t fault the food Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff

£18 for a crab sandwich.. if there was a tablespoon of crab in my sandwich I would be surprised .. a few crisps and the smallest lettuce leaf and slice of tomato and slither of cucumber ever …🥴

absolutely delicious fish and chips cooked by Shane, such a lovely welcome by the staff even treated the pooch to a treat 😍🐕

Lovely atmosphere in the pub and a good selection of cask ales. However the price of the food is extortionate for the below average food that you could get for a quarter of the price at spoons. Not great tbh

After trying most of the pubs in Padstow, this is our favourite. Warm and friendly staff, great food, awesome atmosphere. Super dog friendly and humans are welcome also. None of the other pubs we tried had all of the elements this place has. All the staff were great but James was so welcoming and good to our dogs. He does have an over inflated opinion on pickled eggs but no one's perfect. Great fish and chips

Start with the positive, nice selection of beers, nice enough for a drink and quite friendly staff. But paid £17 for probably the worst roast dinner I've had since school. One slice of beef, three potatoes, 1/8th of a carrot, 1/8th of a parsnip, one floret of broccoli and gravy (plenty of it, the only positive). And none of it well cooked either. Our complaints were met with disinterest from staff. Not a good experience unfortunately. **Have contacted to complain on response to the useless reply below..will update when I hear back.**

This was our first visit to the harbour in and it was 10 out of 10 the food was lovely the atmosphere was great and we had lovely service and a chat from Jane she was a lovely friendly lady. We will definitely be going back .

We returned to padstow like we do every year (all the way from Bude) as it’s a significant place in our journey together, we made the trip specifically for a crab sandwich, ideal we thought with the “premium crab sandwich” board on the corner, popped my head in to see if the dog was allowed and the lad behind the bar was as welcoming and friendly as you could ask for. Good start and credit to him, waited for a short time with a drink until the kitchen was open and ordered the eye watering £16 premium crab sandwich. That’s where the good ended, a premium sandwich I’d expect to be made from a fresh loaf of quality bread(the bakery up the road for example) and something you look at and smile, but no, it’s chucked together with super market medium sliced rubbish and comes with a few crisps and a bit of salad drowning in some sort of paint stripper dressing, the filling….. not quite what was expected either, a frugal smear of crab and plenty of crunchy bits of cartilage and shell to test the fillings out on with no hint of lemon mayo either, as a local I was embarrassed that the visitors get ripped off like this and certainly won’t be returning, the beef dripping chips were good, the garlic bread unfortunately soggy and cold, disappointed to say the least, and not doing padstow justice for the beautiful place that it is.

Great traditional pub with good food and a friendly atmosphere and prices that won't break the bank. Just a short walk from the town's car parks and harbour side.

Great food great service and great atmosphere. Loved it. Thank you. 👍🙂

Good little pub just off the harbour. Rattler on tap,a must.. Food was good and hot. Service was good. Will visit again when in Padstow.

Lovely pub. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and had a lovely chat. Great atmosphere. Good choice of beer and food was lovely. They were great with our baby, grabbing a high chair immediately. Only downside were nuts served in a glass with is an extremely dangerous for our serious airborne peanut allergy. As we were half way through our food I ask the people next to us to move and thankfully they were very understanding. Not much we can do other than that as it is people’s right but we otherwise would have had to leave. Overall great pub.

Lovely lunch last week. The staff were lovely. It was a cold wet day and they lit the log burner to keep us nice and warm. Definitely worth a visit

An amazing pub, friendly service and fabulous food consistently. Today, one beef roast and two catch of the day - sea bass. What can I say? Kudos to Ben the chef. Blooming lovely! And our server Jane was super attentive. My favourite pub!

Lovely place to go well. It's worth a visit next time you are in Padstow

Great little pub located in the heart of Padstow’s fishing harbour. The atmosphere was vibrant and the staff couldn’t have been nicer (especially the bar staff Lillie and James!). I recommend visiting on a Thursday night for the open mic :)

Stopped in for lunch and a quick drink, what a lovely place! Great service with lovely food (x2 poutine, 1 with pulled pork, 1 jerk chicken & garlic prawns). Simple, delicious food - highly recommend.

Good food, reasonably priced, great service.

Great food ,good value and very welcoming staff. Best fish and chips I’ve had in years. Thanks from Birmingham family with our dog Buddy.

Fantastic tasty food, the steak pie was bl00000dy lovely, my partner had the linguine, also very good, good service, friendly staff, good value for money, HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED, check it out,

Highly recommended, good food and excellent service.

Came on open microphone night for only my third time, the atmosphere was incredible and the staff who were both on and off shift were so welcoming and a great group to be around. Alex and the team who were working absolutely the best and Jack,Jordan and Frankie who were off shift were all great to be around. especially since i moved down here from Birmingham. I didn’t eat but every time i’ve been in the food has looked to die for.

Warm welcome, delicious food and dog and family friendly! The Harbour Inn fish stew and catch of the day (sea bass) were highlights but all food was fresh, piping hot and tasty! We will be back - thank you for having us!

Fabulous pub/restaurant in Padstow harbour. Lovely ambience, live music, super friendly and helpful staff. Visited three times during a week's stay in area. Food is wonderful, highly recommend the steak and ale pie. Very large portion absolutely packed with steak, wonderful gravy. Special mention to waitress Jayne and chefs Ben and Shane. We will definitely be back. Dog friendly too 👌🐕