If you're visiting on holiday the £24 family access is quite a lot for what's there. We were done in about 45 min including letting the kids colour and do the word searches etc upstairs. However you can visit as much as you like for 12m so it does offer good value in that respect. My kids enjoyed the activity area and watching the boats so you could return to kill an hour or so fairly often if you were local. The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable and spent ages answering questions, plus the view from the first floor across the estuary is beautiful. You can see a lot of thought has been put into making it more of an attraction. If you can find a place with leaflets for days out, you'll likely find a voucher which definitely makes it better value for money.

We visited for the first time this half term. It’s rather small but really informative and educational and the volunteers are so passionate and we learnt a lot we didn’t know about lobsters 🦞, definitely recommend as it’s a little gem of a place to learn all about them! We will definitely visit again on our next trip to Cornwall, easily accessible from the parking directly opposite and then we went into padstow for ice cream after

Loved it, very informative, a little shorter than anticipated but not sure how it could be extended. Nice to see what they do, how they help lobsters and a history of how they've done it. I'd recommend it. Not too expensive. (Gutted the gift shop didn't have any pens- I like to collect pens from everywhere I visit)

A surprisingly interesting place. A small but perfectly formed experience. We took the grandchildren and unexpectedly stayed for over two hours. It was fascinating to learn about lobsters and the important work of the Hatchery. Friendly and helpful staff. Great to see the lobsters, especially the baby ones. Informative film too.

The hatchery is located in Padstow by the harbourside. It relys totally on funding from visitors to the centre and so I would encourage anyone to go and visit and support this brilliant project. The centre is small but there are lots of tanks with sea creatures to view, lots of very interrelated information about lobsters that I never knew about and upstairs you can watch a very clever film about lobsters and the young ones have an area where they can get active with colouring etc. I visited as part of my Lobster release course with Scuba Ry Divers and I will definitely return. Well worth a visit to support a worthy cause

It's a nice place to look around but in my opinion it's a little pricey. Fair enough once you pay the first time you can go back for free for a year but I don't think that there is enough there for a return journey. It's a good place to bring the kids and they can learn all about lobsters and even see baby ones.

Extremely interesting, fun and informative. So good that I had to go twice! Great for kids and adults alike, friendly staff and a little shop too.

Interesting place to visit. Lovely guided tour of the house. Beautiful gardens. And a lovely deer herd that you can help feed. (Dependant on the time when the keeper is feeding them)

Great place to visit. The family has lived there since 1592. So much history and still a family home. We had a tour and fortunately for us there we were the only 2 people on it at that time, noon. The guide Hazel was fantastic and extremely informative, friendly, and funny. We were so lucky to have a personal tour. The cafe was lovely and the food was good and tasty. Staff were helpful and friendly. The fallow deer they have were being fed at the time and my good lady got the chance to hand feed one of them. Definitely recommend visiting.

A lovely historic house and garden with a deer park. A family home with character going back centuries. The house tour is informative and the meals are well worth trying. I recommend people take time to visit.

The garden here is a lovely unpretentious and restful place to walk, with well chosen planting, as well as delightfully leafy woodland, with old trees, plenty of birdsong, and - in mid June - the lovely woodland smell of wild garlic. The paths are fairly easy for less able visitors, with plenty of places to stop and sit in shade or sun. Welcome peace and relief for those who don't wish to spend all of every day at the wonderful local beaches.

We did a house tour and it was fabulous. Carol our guide made it really interesting, and each of the rooms we saw was a ‘wow’ in a different way. Beautiful house with loads of history.

I was staying in Padstow and Prideaux Place was literally a ten minute walk away. It was a guided tour by a lovely member of the family who gave us a very interesting and informative tour around some of the main rooms. The history was fascinating and the hour went very quickly. The gardens, outbuildings and grounds are free for you to wander around at your own leisure. I did so after a delicious lunch sitting on the terrace in front of the house in glorious sunshine. To summarise I considered it well worth the entry fee and one not to be missed if staying in the Padstow area.

Absolutely stunning house. History is etched into every wall and room. Thoroughly eenjoyed the tour by knowledgeble staff. Beautiful surroundings and gardens and of course the amazing deer park. Well worth a visit.

What a great place to visit, Right at the end of the Camel trail! Risk Steins does the most amazing Gluten Free scotch eggs! Fab shoes shop there too J shoes The boot taxi to across the was great & dog friendly! Toilets well stocked, clean & open

Lovely setting, quaint hidden gem. Nice views and great smells of restaurant food on the street. Nice walk around the town and good place to relax. Lots of shops, bars and restaurants close to the harbour, good place to hire a boat for some sightseeing

I visited at the good old Mayday event “obby Oss” is the horse you can see in some of the photos. Celebrating the start of summer a long tradition where you have the “reds” the old & the “blues” new age dancing around the streets celebrating the start of summer.

What a beautiful town to visit is my favour town in Cornwall is small but is got a big personality is got several car parks you have Rick Stein’s fish & chips they rubbish by the way but good takeaways & coffee shops plus amazing restaurants I can recommend Mr. Wig. YouTube

A nice harbour area with plenty of shops and cafes, very busy when we visited on Saturday in October. A ferry run regularly across to Rockport.

Nice litte harbour, I must say that it was smaller than I expected, look like good for family with kids as I could see kids were very happy catching crabs around the Habour. We had fish and chips and it was nice

Great place. Lovely views. Lovely village. And also daily boat trips to "The Rock". Only Bout £3 each way.

Information outside said that the museum would be open 10 to 4 on Good Friday so we went to the Lobster Hatchery and then came back at one o'clock to find it was closing. No external information about early closing had been displayed to my recollection. I appreciate the it is run by volunteers but that doesn't mean it can be amateurish.

Friendly staff and nice little place. It’s a very small museum about the size of 2 small rooms, good history, and won’t take long to visit. Very close to the car park and worth a visit.

Wow what a lovely find whilst wondering around behind Mr Stein’s deli. A charming place full of local history, well laid out and some great audio visuals to watch. Staff were charming and informative. 😊

Very friendly volunteers at the desk. Who were happy to part with their own knowledge. It was great seeing Padstow history in pictures, videos and artifacts. My 10y old loved it

Great little Museum full of interesting facts, I learnt lots, like the Curse of the Doombar and the difference between a Cock and a Hen Pasty! FREE and run by volunteers, but feel free to offer a donation.

Small but interesting museum. Free to enter, relying on donations from visitors. A very informative member of staff on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the local history.

Very good, very tight area though, could be spread out better in the building if more room.

Nice location for a restaurant. Enjoyed my meal. Wonderful staff. Couldn't be friendlier or more eager to help us. The menu didn't wow me...nothing on it that I hadn't had elsewhere BUT what I did choose was cooked beautifully. The dishes took their time coming out which is always a good sign. All being freshly prepared. I would happily return .

This had been a bucket list location and I was not let down. We stayed two nights eating in the restaurant and met all my expectations and more.Well worth the expense. Service was exceptional and glad to see the service charge was all given to the staff. It is a fish restaurant and the quality of the food was fantastic.Loved every minute of my stay. Stayed in estuary view room which allowed us to have a free parking space as free parking is limited. The breakfast in the morning was the best breakfast i have ever had at any hotel stay

Wow, what an experience that was totally enhanced by the charming Alex who coached a very novice sea food eater. Having never tried oysters, muscles, or crevettes, Alex walked me and my partner through the entire process of enjoying these wonderful, locally caught seafood. My personal thanks go to Alex for making my first taste of these delicacies a memorable one for all the right reasons.

Rick - your chefs are fantastic and we were grateful to being chefs for the day. Well we all are everyday, but the cooking school was fantastic and enhancing. Thank you. Tonight we've enjoyed fish and shell fish soup back in Carbis Bay with a French boule, so we've been truly been spoilt.

We absolutely loved our takeaway fried fish, but considering how expensive everything was, we were overall a little underwhelmed. The whelks didn't taste fresh (dried edges and incredibly chewy), and the chips were very soggy and bland. We're glad we went for the experience, but wouldn't hurry back.

Visited Rick Stein's in Padstow for the first time over the summer. The lobster thermidor was an absolute standout - rich, creamy, and decadent. Though it sounds like a cliché, you can definitely taste the difference in quality with the produce being locally caught. The tempura soft shell crabs to start were a delight too - perfectly crispy and goes very well with the soy dipping sauce. My only criticism would be the price, a little expensive for what you get, but with excellent service and ambience, Rick Stein's is a great place for a special meal in Padstow.

Had a great day cooking along with such brilliant experienced chefs. We picked up really interesting and helpful tips. Loved the food we made and we’ll definitely be remaking the recipes at home! Really enjoyed it, thanks again for a great day Nick and Aaron. Such a memorable experience.

We had the most amazing food at POTL. Made completely by the wonderful team who were complete professionals and made the atmosphere wonderful. We were on our honeymoon and the team went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time. The food was very special, some of the best fish we've ever had. A big thank you!

What a gorgeous fish restaurant! Small inside so booking required. We had a fantastic food experience! The tuna was a Taste experience as were all the dishes. Well cooked food with delicious flavours. Was my favourite place to dine whilst on holiday, definitely recommend.

Every time we visit Cornwall, we make sure to book a table at this restaurant – it’s an absolute must for us. All the staff, including Rob, are exceptionally well trained and just naturally deliver fantastic customer service every single time. I honestly can’t think of anything that would make the experience better – it’s consistently excellent. The lemon sole last night was absolutely fantastic, and finishing off with four oysters for dessert was perfect. Thanks again, guys – keep up the great work, and we’ll see you soon!

Faultless experience yesterday. Very busy, but great atmosphere and excellent staff. Really nice to see many of the staff have been there for years. It’s dog friendly and the owners all keep their dogs out of the way and quiet. Best place in Padstow for sure.

Great little place, attentive service and great concept of small plates, gives you a chance to try lots of sea food.my partner is veggie and what the chef came up with was amazing with local fresh veg of the day. Loved it. Cocktails are ace too as was pairi G of wine with dishes. Book now!

Incredible food, service… everything. Highly recommend anyone to go and try potl, they are also dog friendly which makes it so much better. The seared tuna was our favourite, just incredible.

Came here for a late lunch as a change from Stein and there were a lot of people here mid afternoon. It’s more of a tapas like place. There was a decent choice of quite expensive dishes. We chose one of the cheapest white wines which was still £37 a bottle then 3 dishes plus some broccoli. It took quite a bit of time for any food to appear and then came out at various times, some much longer than others. The quality and taste of the food was excellent, but there wasn’t much of it. The service was good and it had a nice ambience and feel to the place. Overall good but also expensive at >£90 for two for 4 small dishes and wine.

Nice restaurant for lunch, nice views so good on a warm day sitting outside. Dogs are not allowed inside, you have to wait for tables, so it's a bit of a strange experience. The food was good but on the pricey side. I had the stake sandwich, and the quality just misses the price tag bracket for me. The golf is good for an after lunch experience.

Great place with amazing views of Padstow. As others have said it is dog friendly which meant our pre- dinner drinks were ruined by inconsiderate owners allowing their dog to bark and cry the whole time we were there. Obviously not the restaurants fault, but still a shame they couldn’t do anything about it.

Was so disappointed with the ice cream. The portion was ridiculously small and it cost £9 for one miniscule one scoop and an equally tiny two scoop which was £6!! I went back and questioned the price of the scoop and it was confirmed - £6. Seems crazy. To have a picture of a lovely big ice cream advertising them outside then serve scoops approx half the size of a dessert spoon is crazy. I feel as though I have been ripped off which is a horrible feeling.

Decent food but very pricey. Service was absent and when present, very slow. was stood at the front waiting for 5 mins as the waiter finished his convo with the staff.

Service was poor, we had to go and ask for drinks, turned up with kids and had to ask for the kids menu, waitress was a bit off when I asked for a pint and was told it was cans only, but suggested I get the bigger can which was fair enough, chunky chips were frozen chips, not the slab chips I’d been told to expect. On the plus side, chicken was nice, as was the sauce and veg. The 2 cans of beer were also tasty. Take plenty of money as well, prices are steep. £8.50 medium glass of wine, £6.50 can of beer, chicken supreme £28.95, rump steak £32.50, frozen chips £5.50

We played crazy golf here, a nice simple course with amazing views of Padstow

My friend took me out for lunch and crazy golf here for my birthday and we had the loveliest time! We both had the crab roll and shared some chips. We both said how delicious all the food was and such large portions! It is a bit pricey but as a treat it’s all perfect and we will definitely return! Thank you

A great restaurant with beautiful flavours. We stopped for lunch on a visit to the town, it was not too busy and is dog friendly. They have a few areas, down stairs, upstairs that also had a bar and restrooms and they have a little glass room area. We had a small dog and there were also other dogs, we were able to sit in the glass room which gave us a beautiful view of the streets. We had 2 pizzas between 4 people and they were absolutely amazing, by far the best I have had and the flavours in these pizzas were incredible! I would definitely recommend for dinner or lunch and would 100% go back again. The staff were very friendly and made the experience really amazing. They loved dogs which made it such a dog friendly restaurant. As you walk in, you can also see the pasta being hand made! If you like, you can also see Paul Ainsworth’s cookbook.

What a treat. We managed to get a table for lunch by some careful juggling by the lovely front of house chap. The food was devine - I scooped out every bit of my truffle mayonnaise I had with the arancini as it was too good to leave. However everyone one of our dishes were just superb and the three of us were sharing each other’s picks just to get a taste of the lovely dishes. No room for pud so we’ll shave that treat for next time. I also had one of the best americanos I’ve ever had. Prices were very reasonable and at a level that sits just below treat level so more frequent trips are very much on the cards. However, there some little things that also set this place above others. Tables that could seat four were set for two so you didn’t feel like you were taking up seats from others. Service was discreet but very friendly. The head of house asking how our starters were after they had been cleaned away but he knew who had what. Another touch was the baby changing table in the gents - still a rarity these days. The place also wasn’t cramped. There was obviously a greater concern over patron’s experiences rather than cramming tables in to make more money. Well done Mr Ainsworth, many could learn from you. We’ll be back.

Absolutely fantastic food service and ambience what more can you ask for. Been 3 times always good need to book.. The ribs of the scale, Arancini delicious and squid perfection, wine superb will be back. We took our dog so your seated in the front please please fit ceiling blinds as when sunny and hot it does get very hot and sunny. This is I know not a problem for people without dogs but we would off had desserts coffees and probably another bottle of wine.. 10-10 will return

We pre-booked for a Thursday evening meal and were seated right away. Being a birthday meal, the restaurant also provided a handwritten card which was a very nice touch. Very attentive service and delicious food across all 3 courses. The restaurant has a premium feel whilst still feeling like a place that you can feel comfortable and relaxed in. A fantastic spot in Padstow and we'll definitely be popping in again next time we're down. Highly recommend the cabbage side dish, ox cheek ragu and the whoopsy splunker!

Caffe Rojano by Paul Ainsworth has been on my Padstow Bucket list for quite a while We picked out the two dishes off the main menu that I have had my eyes on for the last few weeks since I booked CORNISH COD £28 - Butter roasted Cod, smoked paprika pancetta & chorizo Tuscan bean stew, samphire, basil pesto CORNISH PORK CHOP £32 - Philip Warren dry aged pork chop & crackling, Chimichurri, gravy, Graany Smith’s apple Sides wise we shared CAFE ROJANO FRIES £6 - seaweed, rosemary, Parmesan, triple mustard mayonnaise Also some Tenderstem Broccoli £8.50 I loved the pork especially the crackling, the mix of Chimichurri and Gravy was excellent and the Apple once mixed in was a great accompaniment I enjoyed eating the pork with the fries and broccoli but to be honest a side of new or roasted potatoes would have gone better The Cornish Cod was a really tasty dish, perfectly cooked fish, thick and meaty cut. The Tuscan bean stew was everything we hoped for with a rich tomato and pepper sauce mixed with sweet and tangy chorizo and smoky bacon. Could eat this all day long and every day if you served it to me 😍 Really glad we finally made it here and glad we pushed the boat out a little more as it was well worth it 😎

We've often walked past this restaurant but were always hesitant to go in, as it looked quite expensive. We finally decided to try it for lunch today, and we're glad we did. While it is on the pricey side, the excellent food and service were well worth it. The only disappointment was the coffee. It was clearly from an automatic machine, which is something you don't expect from a restaurant of this calibre.

We were in the outer area Under glass roof and although pleasant a little cramped. Some confusion regarding starters and mains and l think l had two starters, it was sorted and we settled down to some nice tasty meal. Our waitress was l believe in trading but she was very pleasant and did a good job.

We spent a lovely day in Padstow and were lucky to enjoy glorious sunshine. A treat after the previous day’s downpour! We’d booked lunch to celebrate a belated Mother’s Day and our mum’s birthday. Everyone was impressed. The food arrived promptly, was full of flavour, and the portions were generous. The burgers were so well stacked, they turned into a fun little eating challenge! Those who chose the fish said it was fresh, and the mussels were an absolute delight, tasty and plentiful. There was a great range of drinks, and the service was spot on. They were friendly, attentive, and perfectly timed. While some reviews mention the prices, for fresh, made-to-order food of this quality, it’s absolutely worth it. A big thank you for a lovely lunch.

We returned after a few years because the food here has been excellent. We arrived at about 6pm so we're the first there. The chilli burger was lovely but sadly, my wife's fish was greasy as though it hadn't gone into hot enough oil. Service was great.

Staff were really welcoming and helpful. Seemed to be quite a few families eating with young children, children’s menu was fairly limited with 3-4 main meals and is one of the more expensive menus we’ve seen. All our meals were delicious, well cooked and high quality ingredients

Wanted somewhere small and cosy to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary this place hit the spot! Waitress was really friendly and attentive. Ordered a starter of foccacia bread and dip, wow, amazing. We had haddock and hake for mains, this again was amazing. It all tasted fresh. Would definitely recommend. Lovely hidden little gem

Lovely little place. Food was fantastic I ordered the mussells my husband had the fish and chips. Service was excellent. Anthony (i think thats his name- liverpudlian) was very friendly and professional and helpful - he couldn't do enough for us. Thank you we will return

Amazing food - My partner wanted to try the Octopus and was not disappointed. Mussels were also great. Lovely place, will be back.

Had a very nice quality meal here. Padstow has a million places to eat. Prices for Princes to Paupers. We all had the fresh beer battered cod with chips, crushed peas & tartare sauce. It worked out the same price as Rick Steins chippy restaurant/diner and having tried both I think this was the better meal. Beautiful fresh fish. You couldn’t get better or fresher. Crispy batter. Crunchy chips , soft inside and even the buttery crushed peas were lovely. If you want a memorable meal from Padstow give it a try. If you want a cheaper chippy tea by the harbour go somewhere else. 9.8/10. Excellent.

We enjoyed our visit to Stein’s Fish & Chips, the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. My husband had the Catch of the day and chips which ended up being a cod-like fish - it was very nice and fresh. I had the special - soft shell crab chilli burger and it was very tasty, but a bit scary to look at! (I expected a patty not a whole crab!). The reason for 4/5 stars was it felt more like very good pub fish and chips and not the sea-side slightly greasy fish and chips I was hoping for, but might be personal preference. The unlimited chips was great although my husband and I shared his chips and didn’t want seconds.

Disappointing ! So, this was a treat from my wife and son for my birthday. I fish a lot, both here and abroad, and I cook my catch regularly, so I know what I'm talking about. I'm a big fan of Rick's cookery programmes and books, and cook his recipes at home. So things were set for an enjoyable experience. I was quite underwhelmed ! We had the sampler menu for 2 people. The fish were supposedly hake, lemon sole, pouting and whiting. The only one with any sort of flavour was what they identified as whiting (I think they may have been muddled up as it tasted more like sole). The 3 other fish were very very bland, with any flavour they did have being totally masked by the huge amount of batter. To make matters worse, the batter held onto the oil / beef dripping so much that everything was incredibly greasy. There was barely any fish when compared to the amount of batter. Price - if it had been the best fish and chips of my life I could accept the high price tag . . . . . . but it wasn't. I've had better fresh fish with huge flavour and larger portions at half the price back home in Kent. For somewhere that has good local ingredients from a company that is supposedly renowned for fish cookery, it was very poor. It needs the boss (Rick) to drop in unannounced and do some quality control. And ask himself if he's happy putting his name to the product. I know I wouldn't be ! Save your money, walk round to the harbour and get fish and chips there. Twice the quality and quantity at half the price.

We started our week in Padstow with a trip to Rick Stein’s Fish & Chips. It did not disappoint! We really enjoyed the cod and chips, and had a side of scampi with halloumi. It will always be on our list when in Padstow. Excellent food every time!

Battered cod and chips, fried in beef dripping, matched with tangy tartare sauce, mushy peas, salt and malt vinegar made for one of the best meals of my life. Fabulous service and wonderful ambience make Rick’s well worth a visit when in Cornwall.

I’m Scottish and have eaten fish and chips 🍟 all my life. This was the BEST THING I have ever eaten! First class 👏🏼 Sssh. There are picnic tables hidden around the back of the takeaway store.

We've always come for fish and chips as our treat when we visit Padstow several times a year, but today was indeed the last time. The fish was absolutely appalling, thin, over cooked and beyond dry, the batter was burnt and rock hard. £42 for two portions of cod and chips which went into the bin. Sorry Rick but your fish chef is shockingly bad. After a lovely day in Padstow, it was let down by the poor quality of fish and its cooking.

Upon arriving at Rick Stein's in Newquay, I was greeted by a beautiful location right beside a stunning beach. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed that day, so I quickly made my way to Rick Stein's in Padstow instead. Although the setting there wasn’t quite as scenic, it did offer ample Pay and Display parking near the harbour. The shop was impeccably clean and tidy, and the staff were pleasant and polite. While the food was certainly on the pricey side, which I expected, it was well-presented with high-quality ingredients, as I also expected from an establishment owned by such a celebrated chef. The cod and chips came in a fairly average portion size; a few extra chips would have been welcome. The cod itself was fresh and thick, and the beef dripping batter added a noticeable depth of flavour to what was otherwise slightly bland cod. I found the chipati to be well overpriced for what it offered. The fish burger, on the other hand, was delicious, served in a fresh brioche bun with a crisp salad. The mushy peas and tartare sauce were both very tasty. In summary, although the food was high quality and well presented, I felt it didn’t entirely justify the premium price. However, I’d gladly return anytime for the delicious, super-crunchy, non-greasy scraps! Cooking in: Beef Dripping Hygiene Rating: 5 Cash or Card Fish Reviewed: Cod See the full video review on The Chippy Tour YouTube channel