The Pickwick Inn & Oliver’s Restaurant

Nestled in acres of beautiful Cornish countryside with utterly breathtaking sea views, the award-winning Pickwick Inn is one of North Cornwall’s hidden gems; it’s a family-run, traditional pub with a modern restaurant boasting uninterrupted views over the Camel Estuary, stretching as far as Padstow, Rock and out across the Atlantic. You can also watch the Pickwick’s chefs work their magic in Oliver’s open kitchen. If you fancy savouring the stunning view for longer, there are nine luxury bedrooms that all share this incredible vista.

Sourcing quality local produce is the name of the game at The Pickwick, so you’ll only find the finest catches and cuts on offer. Alongside an extensive à la carte, the imaginative daily specials offer everything from duo of local game with Padstow cider sauce and truffle mash, to whole Megrim sole with caper beurre noisette. You may wish to start with local Porthilly oysters served raw with shallot vinaigrette or deep-fried with lemon mayo, or sample hand-picked Padstow crab. Make sure you leave room for dessert; it doesn’t get much more local than homemade crème brûlée infused with gorse fl ower from The Pickwick’s garden, served with gorse doughnuts, and the homemade rich chocolate torte with fresh raspberries and Cornish clotted cream is also delectable. The Pickwick boasts a Cask Marque-approved cellar and offers a range of local real ale, lager, cider and wine, as well as the usual favourites.