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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
English beach bar that ‘feels like being in the Med' with Ibiza-style music nights
A SERENE beach bar in Cornwall is said to 'feel like being in the Med' with some of the best sunsets in the country. The Rockpool in Gwithian, Cornwall is located just 300 metres from three miles of picturesque sand. 6 6 6 Serving up a range of different dishes from restaurant Lula, The Rockpool sits just off of Gwithian Beach, which is known for its vibrant sunsets and seals. One person who visited The Rockpool said: "Food, drink, atmosphere, music and staff were immense. "Thought I was in the Med momentarily! Really recommend, the prawn skewers were superb. Will definitely be going back…" The venue also hosts "Ibiza style sundowner sessions", according to it's Instagram - with acoustic, jazz and band music each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings and all day on a Sunday, all summer. Many visitors note how the restaurant is the ideal spot for watching the sun set on the horizon. A visitor said: "I sat outside and had an amazing view of the sunset. Will definitely be back here. "Had some live music as well which is always a bonus. Definitely a cool chilled out place that is kid friendly." Popular dishes include the restaurants"roast on the coast" which has previously included slow-cooked harissa lamb, Peri Peri chicken, Cauliflower and leek gratin. On Lula's website, the menu is described as "a fresh fusion of Cornish, New Orleans creole and Floridian crab shack spice". There is also a range of different breakfast options and many dishes suitable for veggies and vegans. UK beach named one of the top 100 in the world On Gwithian Beach itself, there is golden sand and a consistent swell great for surfers and kite surfers. Surfers particularly enjoy the nearby 'Sheep Dips' - a large pool formed between two big rocks, that is quite deep in the middle. For little ones, there are also plenty of exploring opportunities with rock pools, dunes and dramatic cliffs. Lifeguards are on duty at the beach during peak season and there are a number of car parks, other cafes and amenities. Additionally, the beach is dog-friendly year round - as is The Rockpool. Off of the beach and 300 yards into the sea is Godrevy Island - which is home to a lighthouse that dates back to 1859. The parish town of Hayle is also a short 10-minute drive away, or if you are feeling adventurous, takes just over an hour to walk to from Gwithian. A top Haven holiday park with a seaside bar that 'feels like Ibiza' is also on one of UK's best beaches. Plus, one of the UK's oldest beach bars to open new rooftop terrace in time for summer. 6 6 6
Sydney Morning Herald
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Try umami-rich steak at a regional restaurant by an ex-Rockpool head chef
Previous SlideNext Slide Contemporary$$$$ Lost Cat is an airy new 55-seat restaurant in Warrnambool, three hours from Melbourne. Chef and co-owner Zac Nicholson (ex- Rockpool) is making his ranch with quark from nearby Schulz Dairy and serving it with crunchy crudites from a local farm. Dark-gold focaccia that ferments for 48 hours is baked just before the restaurant opens, and served with a butter featuring caramelised onion, garlic powder, onion powder and fried shallots for an all-out allium assault. A dry-aged scotch fillet is served with a kombu-rich umami butter. Wood-grilled cabbage with cashew cream, and baked custard with seasonal fruit celebrate produce from local grower Merri Banks. Drinks cover western Victorian wines, gins and beer from locals Noodledoof, and crowd-pleasing cocktails such as whisky sours. And the White Russian? It's made with Schulz milk, of course.
The Age
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Try umami-rich steak at a regional restaurant by an ex-Rockpool head chef
Previous SlideNext Slide Contemporary$$$$ Lost Cat is an airy new 55-seat restaurant in Warrnambool, three hours from Melbourne. Chef and co-owner Zac Nicholson (ex- Rockpool) is making his ranch with quark from nearby Schulz Dairy and serving it with crunchy crudites from a local farm. Dark-gold focaccia that ferments for 48 hours is baked just before the restaurant opens, and served with a butter featuring caramelised onion, garlic powder, onion powder and fried shallots for an all-out allium assault. A dry-aged scotch fillet is served with a kombu-rich umami butter. Wood-grilled cabbage with cashew cream, and baked custard with seasonal fruit celebrate produce from local grower Merri Banks. Drinks cover western Victorian wines, gins and beer from locals Noodledoof, and crowd-pleasing cocktails such as whisky sours. And the White Russian? It's made with Schulz milk, of course.
Telegraph
02-05-2025
- Telegraph
The 12 best restaurants in Cornwall
Cornwall is as well known for its organic beef and pork, artisan cheeses and air-dried charcuterie as it is for fish and seafood. Most restaurants serve a little of both, often garnished with plants and berries foraged from the hedgerows and cliffs: rock samphire, wild garlic, alexanders and wild flower petals. In a county with a strong conservation ethos and a growing body of organic smallholders, there's plenty of choice for vegetarians and vegans too – both in shops and on restaurant menus. In summer farmers' wives still hang out the cream tea signs: just remember the Cornish way is to put the jam on first. For further Cornwall inspiration, see our guides to the region's best hotels, pubs, beaches, cream teas, walks, things to do and how to plan the perfect holiday. West Cornwall Kota Restaurant with Rooms New Zealander Jude Kereama has introduced Cornish folk to the spicy, citrusy delights of Pacific Rim cooking in this quayside cottage in Porthleven. Kota Restaurant with Rooms is Maori for shellfish and this is one of the few places that serves a French-style seafood platter, which must be ordered 24 hours ahead. A particular favourite among regulars is the Rockpool, a combination of pan-fried hake, prawn ravioli, mussels and seaweed. For spice lovers, the curried monkfish with red lentil dahl is a winner. And for those that aren't a fan of fish, there's Cornish beef featherblades with tempura short ribs. You can also expect a super choice of European and New Zealand wines. Tolcarne Inn For market-fresh fish and seafood, head for this traditional fishermen's pub beside the harbour in Britain's largest fishing port. It's owned by Ben Tunnicliffe who stepped away from his Michelin-starred restaurant in Penzance to indulge his love of unfussy fish cookery. The menu is short and chalked up daily depending on the catch. The fish soup is a particular favourite as is any dish served with Ben's signature risotto. If someone in your party doesn't like fish, phone ahead and the kitchen will prepare an alternative. There are outdoor picnic-style tables for fine days. The Porthmeor Café Ask a local where they like to eat in St Ives and the answer will invariably be this simple café with a grandstand view of surfers in action. Eat inside the glasshouse or in a heated open-air booth (once former beach huts). Australian chef Cameron Jennings has turned tapas into food art. The menu changes seasonally but regular favourites include pea and blue cheese arancini, the best crispy squid around, and slow-cooked braised beef with polenta. Finish with delete freshly made churros a slice of its heavenly dark chocolate and olive oil tart. Blas Burgerworks These are the best burgers in Cornwall, maybe in Britain. Run by a trio of friends, this tiny restaurant and take-away is tucked away in the Warren at the station end of the harbour. The beef is local and traditionally reared, the chips are genuinely hand-cut, and the ethos is green. As well as a classic bacon-and-Davidstow-cheddar burger there's rotisserie chicken and vegetarian and vegan options. The Shore Bruce Rennie adores Japan and this small intimate dining room in the heart of Penzance celebrates his love of its cuisine. He uses the freshest ingredients, sourced from farmers and fishermen who are friends, to create mouthwatering umami dishes, from Izakaya small plates at lunchtimes to a beautifully balanced six-course tasting menu in the evenings. Each course is introduced by Bruce with enthusiastic panache before he dashes back into the kitchen to add the finishing touches. The wine list is superb. The South Coast Star & Garter The historic Star & Garter pub on Falmouth's waterfront has won a slew of awards for its modern British cooking. delete since it opened two years ago. The owner-chefs work with local fishermen to land the best of the catch and butcher, cure and smoke all the meat themselves. delete Monday brisket day sentence. Its Sunday roasts are as good as your mother's: perfectly cooked sirloin of beef, leg of lamb or pork with great crackling and all the trimmings including potatoes roasted in duck fat. The Hidden Hut Imaginative meat, fish and seafood dishes, soups, sandwiches and salads, served by local couple Simon and Jemma Stallard from a shack on a quiet beach on the Roseland peninsula. The concept has attracted a huge following especially for its themed delete weekly feast nights (the main course could be spring lamb, spit-roast chicken or River Fal shellfish), which sell out as soon as booking opens. Guests bring their own plates, cutlery and wine to sup at long picnic tables whatever the weather. It's a sociable gathering and you never know who you'll meet. Culture Restaurant This new venture on Custom House Quay is a welcome departure from Falmouth's fairly predictable food scene. Hylton Espey is passionate about sourcing locally from niche organic suppliers and foraging among the hedgerows and rockpools. Diners sit down at 7pm for a six-course feast that lifts humble ingredients into flavour bombs. The bread alone, made from a rare local variety of wheat handmilled by Hylton, is worth the journey. A place for true food lovers, this Cornish 'Journey Menu' is well-priced and the wine list has some superb and unusual wines. Sam's on the Beach Located in an old lifeboat station beside the beach at Polkerris, near Daphne du Maurier's Menabilly home, this is a lively place for lunch or a sunset dinner in summer. Sit inside or out. There are proper wood-fired stone-baked pizzas (including a delicious garlic and herb flatbread to share) as well as seafood salads, mussels every which way, and proper American-style meatballs with spaghetti and barbecue sauce. In fact there's something for everyone, from small children to adults with allergens, and it's all freshly made with locally sourced ingredients. Ardor Owner-chef Dorian Janmatt who spent part of his childhood in Spain and worked for nine years at the Manoir aux Quat'Saisons serves imaginative tapas and mezze plates and shareable mains that capture the flavours and cooking styles of the Mediterranean. Popular tapas include chorizo pillowbread, squid orzo pasta and oysters followed by charcoal grilled dry-aged steaks, proper rotisserie chicken, and succulent pork ribs with quince and rosemary. Leave room for the fresh churros served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce. Already a hit with locals, it's best to book for dinner. The North Coast Restaurant Nathan Outlaw Nathan Outlaw is one of Britain's finest fish chefs whose simple dish descriptions hide flavour sensations that few can equal. Cut this sentence The award of two Michelin stars is richly deserved. The modern dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows that make the most of the sea and cliff views. There's no choice here: dinner comprises an eight-course Seafood Tasting Menu with a matching wine flight. Dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice. Outlaw also operates the more affordable Outlaw's Fish Kitchen on Port Isaac Harbour. Both restaurants have been awarded one Michelin star for 2023. The Seafood Restaurant Even though Rick Stein is now rarely in Padstow, the Seafood Restaurant remains the aspirational place to eat fish and seafood in Cornwall. The exotic, spicy dishes on the menu reflecting Rick's travels are tempting, but stick to the freshly landed fish simply cooked with seasonal vegetables or tackle a whole lobster. No reservations are required to sit at the seafood bar which occupies the centre of the large dining room. Here you can eat Porthilly oysters, sushi and sashimi prepared in front of you or choose from the main menu. How we choose Every restaurant in this curated list has been tried and tested by our destination expert, who has visited to provide you with their insider perspective. We cover a range of budgets, from neighbourhood favourites to Michelin-starred restaurants – to best suit every type of traveller's taste – and consider the food, service, best tables, atmosphere and price in our recommendations. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest opening and provide up to date recommendations. Gill Charlton is a regular writer in the Telegraph's travel pages. She has lived in Cornwall for 25 years and loves to walk along the coastal path and reward herself with a proper steak pasty and a pint of Betty Stogs ale.
