Port Isaac is one of the most remote villages in the UK with the nearest town, Wadebridge, being some 10 miles away. Once a busy coastal port where trading in coal, timber and pottery dominated from the Middle Ages up to the nineteenth century, when fishing became the major activity. The village is lined with traditional Cornish buildings, many of them grade II listed, constructed of granite with slate roofs connected by narrow streets.
Further around the coast to the East is Port Gaverne, a pretty cove with safe beaches and crystal clear water. To the West is Port Quinn. For the walkers amongst you the coastal path extends all around the south west coast, some 630 miles!
Is there a local shop? Where can I get a proper pasty? Can I get a taxi? Well you’ve come to the right place! Here is some local information and contact details for businesses we recommend, either in Port Isaac or serving Port Isaac.
| Category | Name | Address | Telephone | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | Coastguard / Lifeboat / Police / Ambulance / Fire | 999 | Call 999 and ask for the service you require | ||
| Medical | Port Isaac Surgery | Hillson Close, Port Isaac PL29 3TR | 01208 880222 | www.portisaacpractice.co.uk | Go and see the real 'Doc' |
| Pubs | Port Gaverne | Port Gaverne PL29 3SQ | 01208 880244 | portgavernehotel.co.uk | |
| Pubs | The Golden Lion | 10 Fore Street, Port Isaac PL29 3RB | 01208 880336 | www.goldenlionportisaac.co.uk | |
| Restaurants | The Slipway | The Harbour Front, Port Isaac, Cornwall PL29 3RH | 01208 880 264 | www.portisaachotel.com | |
| Restaurants | Restaurant Nathan Outlaw | 6 New Road, Port Isaac, Cornwall PL29 3SB | 01208 880 896 | www.nathan-outlaw.com | Cornwall's only 2 Michelin star restaurant! |
| Restaurants | The Mote | 9 Fore Street, Port Isaac, PL29 3RB | 01208 880 226 | the-mote.co.uk | |
| Restaurants | Outlaw's Fish Kitchen | 1 Middle Street, Port Isaac, PL29 3RH | 01208 881 183 | www.nathan-outlaw.com | |
| Shop / Cafe | Port Isaac Pottery | Roscarrock Hill, Port Isaac PL29 3RG | 01208 880 625 | www.portisaacpottery.co.uk | |
| Shop / Cafe | Nicky B's | 22 Fore Street, Port Isaac PL29 3RB | 01208 880 099 | ||
| Shop / Cafe | Fresh From The Sea | 18 New Road, Port Isaac, Cornwall PL29 3SB | 01208 880 849 | www.freshfromthesea.co.uk | Fresh crabs & lobsters straight from Callum's boat |
| Shops | The Co-op | 31 New Road, Port Isaac PL29 3SD | 01208 880 365 | Port Isaac's very own "supermarket"! | |
| Shops | Fearless | 11 Fore Street, Port Isaac PL29 3RB | 01208 880297 | ||
| Shops | Dennis Knight Fish Merchant | 1 Fore Street, PL29 3RB | 01208 880 498 | Lovely fresh fish every day - open to the public. | |
| Shops | The Pea Pod | 26 New Road, Port Isaac, PL29 3SB | 01208 880 223 | ||
| Shops | Secrets | Fore Street, Port Isaac PL29 3RD | 01208 880862 | www.secretsportisaac.com | |
| Shops | Cliffside Gallery | 2 The Terrace, Port Isaac PL29 3SG | 01208 880988 | www.cliffsidegallery.com | |
| Taxis | Port Isaac shuttle | Runs during the Summer months to and from the public car park from just outside the Old School | |||
| Taxis | Cornish Cabs | 07599 319764 | Transfers to and from Bodmin Parkway, and beyond! | ||
| Taxis | MJ Taxis | ||||
| Tours | John Brown | May Contain Nuts, Fore Street, Port Isaac | 01208 881277 | www.portisaactours.com/ | Tours of Port Isaac, Doc Martin locations and beyond! |
| Tours | Cornwall Discovery | 07877303749 | www.cornwalldiscovery.co.uk | Bespoke tour service run by Cornishman Barry Pengelly |