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istically creative spin. The Sunday roast is phenomenally popular, so arrive early. It's a
3-mile drive from Padstow.
Paul Ainsworth at No 6
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MODERN BRITISH
£££
( 01840-532093;
www.number6inpadstow.co.uk
;
6 Middle St; 2-/3-course set lunch £18/24, dinner mains £23-28;
lunch noon-2.45pm, dinner 6-10pm Tue-Sat)
Paul Ainsworth is often touted as the heir to Stein's
crown, a fact that was recently underlined by his first Michelin star. His flagship restaur-
ant blends classic British and modern European in a smart townhouse setting. Ainsworth's
trademark is taking humbler cuts such as lamb's liver and ox cheek, and treating them to a
modern, playful and imaginative makeover. He's also a passionate champion of local pro-
duce, from Padstow monkfish and Porthilly oysters to Cornish saddleback pork. His sig-
nature dessert, 'A Trip to the Fairground', scooped top honours on BBC2's
Great British
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and is now a firm fixture at No 6. Is this Cornwall's best bistro? It might just be.
Seafood Restaurant
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SEAFOOD
£££
( 01841-532700;
www.rickstein.com
; Riverside; mains £18-63.50; lunch noon-2.30pm, dinner 6.30-10pm)
The brick that built the Stein empire, and still the best of the bunch. It's less starchy than
you might think, with a light-filled conservatory for pre-dinner tipples and a classy dining
room draped with potted plants and local art. Unsurprisingly, seafood is the cornerstone:
the seafood platter (£63.50) is a sight to behold. Stein rarely cooks here these days, but
you'll still need military precision to get a table. Alternatively, you can just turn up and
order sashimi, langoustines and oysters from the seafood bar.
Drinking
BinTwo
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( 01841-532022;
www.bintwo.com
; The Drang; 10am-8pm)
A brilliant concept: a top-notch wine
merchant where you can order top vintages by the glass, chased down by Padstow's best
espressos. Young owner David McWilliam is a mine of oenological info.
WINE BAR
London Inn
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