A proper pub near Padstow in North Cornwall
The Cornish Arms is a local village pub near Padstow with good real ales from St Austell Brewery and simple, classic pub menu where everyone is welcome.
Join us in the Cornish countryside for traditional British favourites like fish and chips, burgers, ham, egg and chips and steak and ale pie, or if a few quiet pints are what you fancy, pull up a stool or grab a table in our drinkers’ bar where you can also order a few bar bites to round off a very pleasing time indeed.
Throughout the summer months, our beer garden welcomes a woodfired pizza menu. The perfect addition to lazy, alfresco supper in the Cornish sunshine with a glass of something cold. Our pizza chefs are in action every day between 3pm and 9pm and we think you’ll love the prawn, confit garlic and chilli pizza. It’s fab.
During the winter cosy up by the fire after a bracing coastal walk to enjoy a glorious Sunday roast cooked by Head Chef Ash and team. Cornish beef with all the trimmings will be the hero on the menu, of course. You just need to choose between a glass of decent red or a pint of your favourite St Austell Brewery ale to complete a very pleasing few hours with friends and family.
Booking is recommended as we can get very busy.
We’re very proud to be named UK’s ‘best dog-friendly pub’ by Canine Cottages.
Easter at The Cornish Arms
At The Cornish Arms, we’re always keen to bring folks together over hearty food, good music, and a tipple or two.
We’re celebrating Easter in true Cornish style with seasonal specials like harissa-spiced lamb and indulgent Cadbury’s Creme Egg brownies. Join us for our Easter BBQ, where smoky flavours meet laid-back Ibiza sax tunes on the terrace. Little ones can tuck into £1 meals on rainy days throughout the holidays, just quote ‘April Showers’ on arrival. And for a sprinkle of magic, don’t miss our Easter Egg Hunt, where the Easter Bunny himself will be making a special appearance.
Cosy up by the fire after a bracing walk on Constantine beach, with a glorious Sunday roast by Head Chef Ash and team. Cornish beef, chicken or pork with all the trimmings, of course. You just need to choose between a glass of decent red or a pint of your favourite St Austell Brewery ale.
Available until Sunday 18th May 2025. Please note our roasts are not available on Sunday 20th April 2025.
After the summer months our roasts will return in the autumn on Sunday 28th September 2025 and will run until Sunday 26th of April 2026 with the exceptions of Sunday 21st December 2025, Sunday 28th December 2025, Sunday 5th of April 2026 and Sunday 12th of April 2026.
We know that dining out with little ones in tow should be a pleasure, not a challenge. That’s why our dedicated children’s menu is packed with dishes that even the fussiest eaters will love.
While you settle in, we’ll bring over complimentary hummus and crudités to keep tiny tummies happy. We’ve also got highchairs for little diners and plenty of colouring-in to keep their hands busy.
From the 18th of May, we’re firing up the woodfired pizza oven once again. To start, we’ll be serving our delicious, freshly made pizzas on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, before moving to seven days a week as the summer rolls in.
Throughout the warmer months, join us for woodfired pizzas straight from our outdoor oven, served from 3pm to 8pm, perfect for a laid-back afternoon bite or a relaxed evening by the sea.
Sample Menu
GARLIC BREAD 8
MARGHERITA Mozzarella, Cheddar cheese and basil leaves 12
GARLIC AND CHILLI PRAWN Prawns, confit garlic, Kashmiri chilli, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese 17
CHICKEN, PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO Chicken, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella 16
SPICY SAUSAGE Mozzarella, Cheddar cheese and hot, spicy sausage 16
VEGETARIAN Courgette, red onion, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, mozzarella and black olive tapenade 13
CHILLI CRAB White crab, chilli, garlic, tomato, parsley, lemon juice, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese 20
Stop in to enjoy a pint at the bar or in our sunny beer garden and enjoy the added bonus of our loyalty programme. For every pint you buy, you’ll earn a stamp. Collect 10 stamps and receive your next pint on us.
Ask our team for your loyalty card next time you visit.
Join us during the autumn and winter months in our cosy bar for a pub quiz.
Hosted by Tony K, every other Sunday from 8pm between November and March.
2025 Dates: Winter dates to be announced
Entries are £2.50 per person, which is donated to the St Merryn Defibrillator fund.
Prizes:
1st = £50 Rick Stein gift card
2nd = £25 Rick Stein gift card
3rd = Bottle of wine
Enjoy a Sunday roast in our restaurant then retire to the bar for the quiz. We think it’s a rather lovely way to end the weekend.
Sheltered by woodlands on the grassy grounds of our pub are six shepherd’s huts, offering peaceful countryside accommodation near Padstow and within reach of some of Cornwall’s favourite restaurants, beaches and coast walks.
Each shepherd’s hut is warm and bright with an en-suite shower room and kitchenette. Complete with underfloor heating, Nespresso coffee machines and Robert’s ‘Revival’ Radios. The huts boast a cosy double size bed with beautifully crisp linen, all designed to comfortably accommodate two adults. Locally sourced stone is used to form a private patio on which to enjoy your morning coffee (and nightcap) in the fresh air, without being overlooked.
Perfect for a cosy getaway in the Cornish countryside – find out more and book your stay here.
With the support of our friends at St Austell Brewery, we’re very pleased to be serving a limited-edition beer in memory of our longest serving barman, Boxer.
Boxer pulled pints behind our bar for an amazing 50 years. Having lived in St Merryn his whole life, he first got behind the bar at The Cornish Arms back in December 1970. A roofer by trade, he worked part-time serving and chatting with locals and holiday makers alike – many of which returned year after year to see him and hear his tales of the area. His recommendation from the bar is a pint of St Austell Brewery’s finest, Tribute – in his understated words, ‘not a bad drinking beer that.’
Very few knew him by his actual name Brian, as the nickname Boxer had been with him since his school days in Padstow. The story goes, he was chased down the road by a Pit Bull, which his classmates wrongly thought was a Boxer, from then on they would shout ‘here comes Boxer!’ Funny how names can stick.
Away from the pub, Boxer supported Manchester United and in his younger years played in goal for Wadebridge Town FC.
Thank you, Boxer, for all your hard work, local tales and many great times.
Boxer Beer Tasting Notes:
Pale Ale – Delicately hopped with Fuggles, Celeia and Willamette hops, imparting mandarin orange flavours balanced by biscuit notes from the Maris Otter and Cornish gold malts.
Colour – Amber
Aroma – Citrus
Taste – Orange, biscuit
Bitter 2.5/5
Sweet 3/5
4.0% ABV
BOOKINGS
We recommend that you book a table before visiting to avoid disappointment.
Book your table here.
PARKING
We have a large car park on site, free of charge for customers.
DOGS
Dogs are welcome in our pub when on leads, and in the beer garden.
CELEBRATION CAKES
We love celebrating special moments with you, and if you’d like to bring your own cake, we’re happy to accommodate with a small £30 fee. This covers the service essentials like plating and utensils to make sure everything’s just right. Want to explore our dessert options instead? Our Pastry Chefs have plenty of creations to please the whole table. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions—we’re here to help.
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