Mariners Rock in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

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

Fabulous Sunday lunch . Absolutely delicious and great service .

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

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.

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!

Everything about this place is fantastic

Really nice food and friendly service from Donna :)

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.

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.

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

The most amazing food and amazing service!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Loved our lunch here on Saturday. Food was flavoursome, pub favourites with delicious twist. Staff were excellent, very friendly and catered to all our needs. We sat upstairs and the view was stunning. Will visit again if in the area.

On our last visit 4 years ago we vowed not to return to the Mariners because of poor service. We still use Ainsworth’s other restaurants in Padstow every year and have always had great experiences. Today we returned to the Mariners for a late lunch. Everything was fine and the food was good. Service was very slow but we were in no hurry and happy to sit enjoying the meal and the view. When it came to coffee we were suddenly asked to have it at the bar so the table could be ready for the next booking. This was only 1 hour 45 minutes after arrival and despite the table supposedly ours for 2 hours. At the time we were asked to move the restaurant had only 2 other tables in use, so at least 6 other tables of various sizes empty. When I got the bill I mentioned we found it unnecessary and annoying to be moved the way we had the reaction from the staff was insincere and patronizing. To make matters worse the senior member of staff I spoke to failed to bring the change from the payment as if it was a given that they were allowed to keep the change for themselves! It seems strange that Ainsworths other restaurants, Number 6 , and Rojano’s have always been excellent in service and quality but the Mariners has disappointed massively on two separate occasions.

Very disappointed by our late lunch at the Mariners today. The last visit 4 years ago was a disaster but because we always have good experiences at Ainsworths other restaurants we decided to give it another try. The food was good but after our meal we were asked to move from our table to have our coffee at the bar despite only having been there 1 hour 45 minutes ( booking says 2 hours) and the place being almost empty. Had it been full and at 2 hours we wouldn’t mind moving but there was ample room to seat anyone about to arrive. Had we had starters we would probably have had to eat our desserts at the bar too! Once the issue was raised I would have expected a sincere apology but instead we got a very half hearted apology and they kept the change from my payment as if I had given them permission to keep it as a tip. Not good attitude! It will be a very long time , if ever, till we visit again!

Beautiful lunch! Friendly and attentive service. Great prices for the quality too.

Excellent lunch! After a walk on the beach with our Beagle group we walked along to The Mariners for lunch. The ground floor is dog friendly. We enjoyed a pint of Offshore whilst checking out the delicious menu. Met Mario again saw him previously at Rohan’s in Padstow. I chose 2 small plates- The sardines and The rarebit plus triple cooked chips. My husband chose the Scotch Egg followed by The dogs Pollicck 🙄 The service was relaxed. The place was busy, the food was beautifully presented and very tasty!

Faultless lunch! It was busy but despite this, the staff were still very attentive. We were fortunate enough to sit out the front with a lovely view and the food was perfect! Very well done and incredibly tasty. One of our favourite lunches when in Cornwall and will now be a regular addition to our annual trip!

Our third visit and it just doesn’t miss. Beautiful food, the mackerel special in particular was so delicious. Carrot cake pudding is exceptional too. Our waiter, macy/mazy (sorry we couldn’t quite hear!) was absolutely brilliant and really looked after us. Looking forward to a return trip on our holiday next year!!

After reading the reviews my wife and l decided to book a table, we were not disappointed. The food and service were exceptional, and considering the quality the prices were not excessive. I will definitely be back.

Nice food but severe lack of good vegetarian options which was a surprise for such an upmarket venue. We enjoyed what we had but probably won't rush back!

Noisy atmosphere and very slow service. Food good

Had the absolute best afternoon at The Mariners. The food was exquisite and Mauro was just the most wonderful host - what a credit he is to Paul Ainsworth’s hospitality family. Highly recommend.

Amazing view, the service was top notch and the food was very delicious

Food was terrific and staff were caring and attentive whilst we waited to order (kitchen was understaffed and we hadn’t booked). We had drinks and crisps on the terrace - amazing location and the food really was delicious! Pictured below the côte de boeuf for two.

As usual, great food and service. Thank you, bill was toppy because we enjoyed some great wines!

Incredible pub and great food- will definitely return

Utterly outstanding. The food was incredible. We had a selection of small plates, and each dish amazed us . The combination of flavours and textures was absolutely stunning. We were asked by the wonderfully attentive staff, which was our favourite. The only answer is ... all of them !!!!! And all this was before pudding . Who knew that A) Meringue could be created in that shape and B) that adding mint would be such a taste sensation. As for the brulee, I can't even describe it, as it just was so. Thank you for a wonderful evening and bravo to all the staff for making it just perfect .

Brilliant food and great service 👍

Delicious food and great service

Absolutely brilliant experience A-Z Food Service Atmosphere A must !!!

Good food in a relaxed low key atmosphere

This is our third visit in as many years and as before, spent a lovely couple of hours here. Food was lovely, great service and atmosphere and beer pretty good to. See you next year.

The best prawn cocktail we've ever eaten.. I cannot wait to try the winter roast menu.. this place will not disappoint you .. get the ferry and go to Rock

We had been looking forward to trying the Mariner's for some time but we were slightly underwhelmed I'm afraid. Some of the dishes were really very good eg the mackerel (but I can't understand the mayo all over it) and the squid, but some less so. The shepherd's pie was a hit but the prawn cocktails were under seasoned and the Rock fries were not tasty at all sadly - big chunks of fairly bland, floury, uncrispy potato. Charming and helpful waiting staff. We left feeling it had been a long journey from Padstow for a very expensive meal and that we much preferred Rojanos. Sorry.

My last visit just had drinks on the terrace - the best view in Rock

Excellent food, bit slow, run by a bunch of kids, food was very good though so who cares about anything else. Special ale is code for nasty drink

Cracking food and great vibe. Spot on.

First of all completely ignore any negative posts here! The staff are all exceptionally helpful and friendly (especially Makila). They certainly aren't rude!! It was my Wifes 40th birthday and we had such a lovely evening. The food was amazing. I want to thank all the staff at the Mariners for a perfect evening! Highly recommended ***** Jay and Lisa

Wow what can I say. My partner booked us into a delightful sheppard hut in St Kew, so I thought for a nice romantic dinner I'd book us in to The Mariners in Rock. When I made the booking I put a note asking if the staff wouldn't mind taking a few pictures of my proposal to my partner during the meal. I did not anticipate the incredible welcome and the sheer support we got from the entire staff. Not only did our waitress, Sienna, liase with me to take pictures of the occasion, we received a beautiful card and extra special drinks (and a lovely pep talk) from Paul, Emma, Cicci, Audrey-Bloom and the Mariners family. It was just perfect. Thank you so so much. We ordered a bottle of wine and shared the Cote de Boeuf which was absolutely sensational. The service was so on point in every way and the atmosphere was beautiful. We will never forget this special occasion. Oh she said yes BTW. I'd leave a million star review if I could. I've never experienced such a welcoming and warm hospitality anywhere else

August 2024. Still amazing service and great food. 29 Aug. Arrived unexpectedly with 6 guests, at a busy period, nothing was too much trouble and found us seating. Really great service. 28 Aug. Great pub/restaurant in the heart of Rock. Really good service and great views.

Had a fabulous family meal. The squid starter and trifle desert were outstanding.

£42 for a bottle of Prosecco! Supply & demand or rip off?

Really lovely late lunch in late July. Super devilled mackerel, a great burger and hispi cabbage. Staff are lovely, the view is immense. Do it!