Mariners Rock in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

This was Wetherspoons at the prices of a Kings Road brasserie. I had the fish and chips, was fried in old oil with both the fish and chips left burnt.

It was our first time trying The Mariners and it was fab! We got a good table by the front window overlooking the bay and outside seating so we could enjoy the lovely evening. I didn’t catch her name but there was one lady handling the bar and orders on her own downstairs and she did an awesome job, was proper on top of everything and was friendly too. The food was amazing! So tasty and really interesting options too. Not the cheapest but for the name attached to the pub it’s not surprising, but also very fair because the food was extremely well done. The chicken thigh madras curry in particular was delicious. It was quite loud at times so occasionally difficult to hear each other, but overall a great atmosphere. Will gladly return one day!

The views & decor itself as well as the staff are great. Two of us had the monkfish (£40) which didn’t come with anything else so £9 for a broccoli side we thought was expensive. If they added a few potatoes & some veg with the mains then it would be worth it. The desserts were again delicious but a bit pricey at £9 each.

Exceptional food in rock overlooking over to padstow ! The fish and chips is the best we’ve had in Cornwall . The staff were abit slow but the food made up for it .

We have visited Mariners a few times before and we were not disappointed again this last visit. The Scotch egg starter and the goat cheese with beetroot were a superb start to our meal. Shepherd’s pie and burger were excellent and we finished off sharing a Pavlova which was to die for. Our waitress, Macy, was excellent. She made the effort to welcome us, as the maître d was busy with other diners when we arrived. We had a window seat downstairs as we had a dog with us, which was also made most welcome too! Mariners is unpretentious and we will definitely be back again.

To expensive beyond even London prices Nice view but to expensive Cornwall dear at best times but this goes to far Try other places

First time we have visited The Mariners since it has been run by the Ainsworths. It is still a great location and the terrace was packed/buzzing on a sunny BHW Sunday. We had booked and were seated inside downstairs next to a large terrace facing window - it was a lovely (dog friendly) table. I had the roast beef and my wife and daughter had the vegetarian roast (it was great that a child’s veggie roast option was available). Followed by the Spotted Dick dessert for me (set roast menu) and the trifle for wife/daughter. The food was absolutely delicious. The beef was tender and perfectly cooked (would have loved just a little bit more of it!) and the desserts, especially the trifle, were outstanding. Hats off to those working in the kitchen, which must be an extremely well-oiled operation - the number of high quality plates of food being served up was very impressive. It is not cheap but offers good value and the cask beer was especially well priced (£5 a pint). £100 for two course beef roast, veggie roast and dessert, child veggie roast, two pints of beer and a non-alcoholic cocktail. The only negative was that the service was not quite on point. We were left standing awkwardly at the bar when we arrived - this really is a pet hate and is so easily avoided (‘good afternoon sir - I’ll be with you in one moment’). The waiting staff in general looked stressed/unhappy and an order for another pint with dessert was forgotten about (it did arrive immediately with apology when reminded). I get it - it was busy and there was a lot going on, but maintaining top level service in those conditions is what sorts the wheat from the chaff. Will we go back? - absolutely. Hopefully when we do the front of house will have been sharpened up sufficiently to elevate the whole experience from ‘very good’ to ‘outstanding’.

Simply perfect. Very special food.

Great food & stand out staff. They were all charming and very professional. We look forward to visiting again.

Two daschunds and their fur parents Not a problem Amazing view tick Exemplary service tick Food ....off the charts You have to try the hispy cabbage....I would come back to the mariners for this Alone! Fish with scraps battered perfectly Sauces awesome Scoth eggs to die for Oh and the rarebit....in a league of its own If you get the feeling my wife and I enjoyed our lunchtime 10 year anniversary celebration after the last few hints... We know where we will be celebrating our 11th already

Went in for a drink and we decided to have some snacks. Everything we had was superb. Possibly the best cabbage I’ve ever had and the truffle mayo was worth the money on its own. The scotch egg is worth a try too. We will have a proper sit down meal next year. Unfortunately I didn’t get his name but the gentleman front of house is a credit to the establishment. He couldn’t do enough for us. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. We will be back. Loved it.

Return visit, arrived 15 minutes early for lunch and taken straight away to our table upstairs, overlooking the estuary and watched the farmers working the fields during an excellent lunch. We shared an Olive small plate (best and largest I have ever had) then we both enjoyed our mains burger and fish n chips, I finished with cranachan pavlova while she had coffee. We polished off some great drinks. All fantastic and well waited on by nice staff in a great air con interior, outside was scor thing today.

We had a fantastic experience at The Mariners in Rock. The ground floor is dog friendly, which was perfect for us and the dogs were honestly better behaved than some of the other guests! While we were being shown to our table by the staff, a group of very rude people barged past us (including my mum, who uses a walking stick) just to grab a table by the window. Despite the situation, the staff remained calm, professional, and handled it brilliantly. I take my hat off to them, it’s a real credit to the level of training and quality of service that Paul and Emma clearly instil in their team. The food was absolutely amazing (try the cabbage - it’s to die for), we had the fish and chips and lamb Shepard’s pie, followed by pavlova, pineapple upside down cake and chocolate orange crème brûlée. Every member of staff we interacted with was very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

A joy, good staff , aware of their clients. My partner has some mobility issues, so ensured she had somewhere to sit whilst waiting for our table. Good traditional food options, great deserts with custard 🍮

Probably the best roast dinner I have ever had in good old England. We had the beef. Meat was perfectly pink. The sliced beef had a shredded beef underneath with was packed with flavour. All the veg was on point. The Yorkshire was filled with rich jammy onions which was a most welcome surprise. The gravy was the kind you always wish for in a restaurant and they brought and extra jug without even having to ask. The entire meal was a solid 10/10 throughout. The service was friendly and professional and they made sure we got everything we needed. We had kids and dogs onboard and that was never a problem. We stayed in Morgan Porth and took the ferry over to get there and was well worth the trip. A huge thank you again and again. Cheers.

Decent food, although a little over hyped, they know the audience here and cater to it, but wasn't overly impressed with the food, still delicious, just not stand out. The staff were great though and couldn't fault them. The atmosphere was sadly not brilliant... although the loud 'Dad Rock' style playlist was kind of add odds to the otherwise lovely interior.

Fancy, with table service. Not what I'd call a pub as such. Fantastic position and views. Food looked lovely although we didn't eat on this occasion. If you're up for trendy and can get a balcony seat and the sun is shining then this is the place to be!

The food here was absolutely amazing. The taste was priceless and fulfilling. How the team here serves such quality food and atmosphere for this price is something to be proud of. I've paid much more for not so great food. I just can't reward them enough for the quality of the food.

A fabulous place to dine at, overlooking the Camel estuary.

We shared a selection of dishes and each one was beautifully presented and delicious. The service here is outstanding. No service charge is a rarity but you will want to leave a tip. The Mariners is one of those places where 5 stars is not enough

Il took my kids to explore rock, Decided il have some posh pub food, We order pasta bazil tomato dish of the kids menu, When it came out it was just basic pale small pasta tubes with thin water tomatoes sauce she was very disappointed. For the price il could cook better at home. It's was very over rated in price aswell. £14.00 For four scoop ice cream £3.50 a scoop total rip off. The curry was very bland and disappointed And the ploughman's was a shocker £23.50 Only thing was good was kids sausage and chips. And the view.

If your ever in the area you must make the effort and visit!! Visited The Mariners Public House in Padstow many times. This time for a family birthday and was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming—perfect for a special occasion without feeling overly formal. The food was excellent across the board, but the standout for me was the buttermilk fried chicken starter—crispy, tender, and packed with flavour. I've even recreated it to great success from Paul's book (also highly recommended!). Mains and drinks maintained the same high standard, with quality ingredients and well-balanced dishes. With an average spend of around £50 per head for a starter, main and drinks, it felt like great value for the quality on offer. The service was smooth and friendly, and the views from the restaurant were simply stunning—especially if you're lucky enough to visit on a clear sunny day. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Padstow, especially if you're after great food in a relaxed but special setting.

Great pub for dinner with friends or just drink

Sorry. Only one star because I’ve never been anywhere near The Mariners.

Always a wonderful atmosphere with a warm welcome and genuine attitude. Nothing stuffy or pretentious.. just good food made with love and appreciation for those who come to enjoy. A true treasure celebrating the spirit and excellence in Cornwall.

Fantastic lunch with my best friend Paul. The local mussels were absolutely delicious as was the French wine only surpassed by the wonderful service from the lovely Sienna, who is an absolute credit to your company.

We had an amazing experience at The Mariners Arms this week. Opted for the 3 course lunch. Every single dish was delicious. The whole team were welcoming and friendly. Our waitress demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the menu and we are so glad we followed her advice. Highly recommend a visit and we will definitely return.

A really welcoming dog friendly pub at a great location. Service was excellent as was the set lunch which was really well presented and gorgeous flavours. Thoroughly recommend, especially out of season.

Great meal, lovely views and friendly staff

Fabulous food, fantastic staff !

What a lovely discover from the stables of Paul Ainsworth this little gem is a good find - a simple walk in turned out to a lunch which was fantastic. The service was exceptional.

Lovely meal and service in Rock. We enjoyed a full range of dishes including goats cheese, squid, burgers, curry and a pollock dog!

Went here for my Fiances birthday last night. We always book The Mariners when we visit Padstow and always have an amazing time. However, last night was different. We were sat downstairs in a busy corner which had 3-4 dogs, along with the loudest people. The staff were great and we understand that it's dog friendly, however we selected the restaurant area which mentioned dogs were not allowed, but were sat in the dog area. Just a bit disappointing.

Beautiful walk from Polzeath to Rock. We opted for the set menu which was fantastic, so beautifully presented, seasoned and the service was amazing. We had a window table in the bar area as we had our dog with us, who was also made to feel welcome. The Italian maître d is so welcoming and all the staff attenuative and well trained. The Mariners is unpretentious, warm and welcoming and the views are beautiful. The walk back to Polzeath with the tide out was stunning. Thank you, we will be back.

Difficult to contact and find out about event, website is not good. Would be better to put more effort into the events schedule to let people know

Some stand out items on menu...chips with parmigiana, lettuce, steaks etc, but disappointed to find menu not really changing much with our yearly visits. Perhaps it's because we always visit similar tine of year? Nothing negative to say about the actual food though.

We called into The Mariners in Rock on our visit to Padstow and were definitely not disappointed. The food was really enjoyable and tasty and the Trifle outstanding; we had the Tamworth Ploughman's and Mariners Burger. The staff were friendly and helpful. It will definitely be on our list to visit next time we are in the area.

The food was good but not amazing . The service wasn't great . No check back, no upselling didn't even ask if we enjoyed the food.

We all had a very enjoyable lunch here. Welcome was 1st class. Setting is incredible. Food fantastic

Mario brought Joy everywhere he went. The food was delicious, we had the fixed price three course. It was perfectly priced and scrumptious!

Had a wonderful lunch to celebrate our sons birthday. Lovely touch to have a birthday card waiting on the table. The service was excellent from the warm greeting and throughout the meal, with genuine interest shown in how we were enjoying our lunch. We opted for the 3 course set lunch and our son and his partner several small dishes. All of the food tasted wonderful and our son thought the buttered chicken was the best he had tasted. With the 3 course lunch started with goats cheese, followed by cottage pie then spotted dick, which were all wonderful. Perfect choice for lunch and we will be coming back again very soon.

Thoroughly enjoyable experience. We scheduled this as part of a holiday to Cornwall having wanted to visit for a while. We weren’t disappointed. The atmosphere was great. Vibrant and unpretentious. And outlook was stunning. Service was excellent. And the food was fab too. Dogs pollock, fish and chips, Mariner’s trifle. Scotch egg starter (amazing). We’ll definitely be back

Had late lunch here today. It was so good. Great gluten free menu. All our food was great, fish and chips, curry, gf burger and cottage pie. A tad expensive but the food was amazing! I’m pleased we came later as lunch was very busy.

My sister and I came for my birthday meal as a special treat in January. The Mariners came highly recommended, and it is easy to see why. From the second we walked in, we were made to feel welcome. The service was impeccable, and the food was outstanding. We were allowed to bring my sister's dog, which was a deal maker. Not only that, the staff spotted my little birthday badge and brought out a special card signed by all the staff - a really lovely touch! We would definitely come again!

Our experience here was a pleasure from start to finish. We had the winter special 3 course. This menu includes a vegetarian option, that was both interesting and tasty.

Good atmosphere, made to feel very welcome. Food is good, although the burger was on the wet side.

Top notch food and service. We had the winter special set menu which was delicious. The puddings were to die for.

This was yet again another brilliant trip to The Mariners. We messed up the booking, but they took it in their stride and accommodated the group, making our lunch an enjoyable experience. The staff were excellent, taking everything going on with no drama. Food was top quality as you'd expect. I would highly recommend visiting this gem of a venue.

Our absolute favourite when holidaying in Cornwall in January. This visit we ate downstairs as our son and family had their dog with them. We chose the winter set dinner again and it was absolutely delicious. Staff excellent as always.

Great gastropub in the perfect position. All food fantastic with great service. Perfect for a special occasion and after a walk along Rock beach. The best burger ever!

Fantastic welcome, great food. Sorry about all the sand the dogs left on the floor. We will be back.

The Mariners Public House Review: A Disappointing Experience My visit to The Mariners Public House was unfortunately a letdown from start to finish. Upon ordering, the food arrived with alarming speed—within a minute or two. At first, I was impressed by how fast it came out, but then I realized that this lightning-fast service had its downsides. The food was barely lukewarm, as if it had been pre-prepared and simply reheated. The roast potatoes were unpleasant, stale and lacking any real flavor or texture. The single slice of beef was dominated by fat and gristle, leaving much to be desired in terms of quality. The cauliflower cheese was not only unseasoned but also thick and gloopy, as though it had been sitting out for far too long. The broccoli, oddly, tasted like lemon dish soap, which was off-putting and unappetizing. The only redeeming features were the gravy which was rich and flavourful, and the Yorkshire pudding, which was light and well-cooked, but they were far from enough to salvage the meal. As for the service, it was equally disappointing. The staff were more interested in chatting amongst themselves than attending to customers. We were left unattended for long stretches, not checked on at any point during the meal, and had to wait at every stage of service. For two courses and drinks, the total bill came to over £80, which is steep for the quality of food and service provided. Overall, my experience at The Mariners was far from the standard I had hoped for. I won’t be returning anytime soon, and I would not recommend it to others.

A big thank you to Paul and the team at the mariners. Fantastic setting for an exquisite dining experience. Scotch egg was lovely, runny middle 👌. We shall be back for sure

We recently had the pleasure of dining at The Mariners in Rock and were absolutely blown away. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with the warmest welcome from the lovely Italian manager. His kindness and genuine hospitality instantly made us feel at home. But the real star of the show was the food. Every dish we ordered was outstanding, cooked to perfection with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The flavours were incredible, and the presentation was beautiful. It's clear that the chef has a real passion for creating delicious food. Combined with the cosyy atmosphere and friendly service, The Mariners provided a truly memorable dining experience. We can't wait to return and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in Rock. A special thank you to the wonderful Italian manager for making our visit so special!

Just back from another wonderful experience at the mariners. It is an experience not just a foodie pub. A warm efficient welcome awaits, interesting decor, funky upbeat music. Team that with a mouth watering menu and stunning estuary view and its 5 star all the way! My mum particularly liked the Italian maitre’d!! Highly recommend the scotch egg ?

Couldn’t be more welcoming or hospitable to our family and dog. Great food, drinks, and outside heaters made it a really nice spot in the winter even. Fish and chips were really good and the staff were lovely!

What a special meal out for Boxing Day Eve! The food was wonderful - particularly the Burger, the staff very attentive, the Christmas decor was beautiful and all in all a really lovely evening. The staff had worked so hard with over 250 covers and I hope they get to have a well deserved break themselves very soon! Thank you to everyone for working so hard. We will definitely return when we are next in the area.

Once again a fabulous late lunch. Food was delicious, Service Excellent. Thank you

Incredible Team Incredible Service Fabulous Food Birthday Meal for my Husband and we were made to feel so very special 💕

This place always amazes us. We’d heard about how good the Sunday roast was but never managed to be able to book a table until this weekend (December 2024). It was worth the wait!

Delicious pub food with an asian twist, excellent service. I've taken off a star because I probably ordered a boring burger so wasnt wowed, but even that was done to a decent standard. Well worth a visit.

Great establishment, wonderful cooking, great service. Paul Ainsworth and his wife certainly have got this right. Great chef (Joe Rozier) and team.

Fabulous Sunday lunch Staff professional but friendly nothing too much trouble Made a birthday lunch special Sunday roast excellent value for money, super tasty with great views across to Padstow

The food is superb, the setting is gorgeous and the team that work there make it even more special. Such a lovely bunch of people with great attention to detail and warmth. Thank you for a fantastic night on Saturday and some lovely afternoon mulled wines on Sunday. We will be back when we get the chance

Fabulous Sunday lunch . Absolutely delicious and great service .

My wife took me there for my birthday. What can I say, the experience was wonderful. The food we had was superb, well cooked and presented and tasted fantastic. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive but not in your face. The drinks are reasonably priced and the beer well kept. The staff even gave me a birthday card (which I regretfully left behind, sorry). I would 100% recommend and am already planning our next visit.

Everything about this place is fantastic

Wonderful lunch for my Mums birthday. A good value for money 3 course meal for £26. Beautiful crab cakes to start with an amazing Masala mayo, a warm and humble cottage pie with some hispi cabbage, wow! Then the ice cream to finish off which was lovely. Thanks a lot enjoyable experience overlooking the chilly waters of the estuary!

Went here for my sisters birthday heard good things about the place had a beer here previously seemed nice went for the burger and was terrible it was so greasy it literally fell apart in my hands and flavourless was very disappointed. Other people's meals did look good though. Oh the French fries were okay.

Really nice food and friendly service from Donna :)

We had a lovely lunch time set menu - fishcakes to start, cottage pie and sponge pudding to finish. Perfect size meal for a lunch time slot. The staff were lovely and the food excellent. Thank you.

Perfect place for that hot chocolate and what a view!

A winner every time. As good as always but boy have the prices gone up!!!

Second time this year we have visited, both times the service and food has been exceptional, feels like coming home. A warm welcome is guaranteed.

Exceptional food in a beautiful pub. We went with no booking and they found us a table without fuss. The food and drink were both outstanding - very high level pub food. Amazing view across the estuary.

We go to this pub every time we are in Cornwall, lovely food every time. Well worth a visit.

Looked at local places to eat, this was highly recommended - did not disappoint. Very welcoming with our dog. When we walked in we were greeted by great friendly happy staff. Seated near to the fire and service was exceptional. Food did not disappoint, eaten at Michelin rated restaurants previously but this has to be by far the best. Food was incredible and the Scotch Egg was unreal. Enjoyed it so much today we booked to go again before we return home

Another great place which is part of the Paul Ainsworth collection. Without doubt some of the best pub food you will ever eat.

Best prawn cocktail you are ever going to have. It costs a lot but it delivers a lot on every level. Great service, lovely guy to meet you on arrival. Local beer was amazing as was the wine list. 2nd time i have visited, worth every penny.

Awesome as always! We are sol looked after by the team there! Paul, Mikey, Mauro, Daniel, Michaela, and the staff that serve our food are amazing, Donna, Frankie, and a special mention to Tara whose smile would light up a room! Awesome food from Chef Joe and team in the kitchen - can't wait to see you guys again soon! Paul Sue & Enzo

We had an amazing meal at the Mariners I had the Mackerel and my partner had the shepherds pie. The food was incredible as usual as well as the wine. The only thing it lacked was a little more of a personal touch by the waiting staff. Definitely worth a visit always exceptional food.

The most amazing food and amazing service!

A chance visit. Loved the Mariners. Service, food and drink first class. Fabulous

We only popped in for a drink but we were charged £25.50 for one gin and tonic and one pint of lager. I queried the amount and was told that my gin alone was £16 and the tonic was £4! I only had a single. Absolutely ridiculous prices or I was charged the wrong amount. We will not be back unfortunately.

I loved the food and the service was amazing. The Parmesan cheese was delightful. The staff were really friendly and talkative! I loved the trip to the mariners!

Superb food with great staff wine is a bit pricey but couldn't fault it

I love it here and have been a lot. But the menu has not changed since the revamp (years)....which now puts me off going!

Dined here after watching a review on Gary eats, I was so looking forward to the same experience, sadly not! My daughter had" The Dogs Pollock" which she enjoyed. I had Shepherds pie, it had good flavour but was extremely dry. My side of broccoli was stone cold. We both had trifle for dessert, this was awful! simply flavourless stodge. I'm a good home cook, nothing fancy and my daughter says our meals at home far exceed what we had at the Mariners.

Relaxing atmosphere, clean and excellent service. I will definitely recommend The Mariners to my family and friends. Best of all I had a birthday card waiting at my table did not expect that. Thank you The Mariners.

Incredible food and service. My partner and I are still talking about the food over a week later! We cannot wait to return upon our next trip to Cornwall

Food was great as was the service, plus it's dog friendly

Just a great pub with a friendly team and great food. V v popular and for good reason. Bar upstairs has great views as well as down.

Possibly the best spot in all of England. Everything is an A+.

Had lunch today, and it was very nice. Staff are very attentive and lovely views over the bay

We had a weekend in Padstow and it was our friends birthday and decided to try The Mariners, which was booked months ago. We were not disappointed at all, the food was just delicious, the drinks were yum, the negroni was a big hit and the dessert certainly went down a treat. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere was good but probably even better in season. We will definitely come back again (well, whenever we next come back to Cornwall).. :0)

Fantastic pub great views great food excellent service

Pure class, dog friendly and delicious food, what more could you ask for service brilliant.

The food was exceptional , very well presented , extremely tasty and very good value for money. Service was first class , servers were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was easy going and relaxed. We were treating ourselves to our belated anniversary and the staff made us feel very welcome and even presented us with a card , which i thought was a very nice touch . We will be back.

It's a bit stuffy, but the food is good and the setting lovely. It's a bit expensive, but I suppose that is what you have to expect when it's a celebrity chef gastro pub / restaurant.

A sunny Saturday afternoon on the balcony eating delicious scallops and a nice wine was a highlight of my trip to the Rock and this gem of a place.