The Met Cafe At The Metropole

I have been to Padstow many times, but this was my first visit to the Metropole Hotel. We walked up the steps from Riverside and past the Seafood Restaurant. The back entrance of the hotel through the car park didn't leave a good impression, so it might be better to direct guests around the front of the hotel. However, once inside, we were pleasantly surprised by the well-decorated hotel with a friendly atmosphere. We were seated in the conservatory area with fantastic views of the estuary and Rock. We requested for gherkins to be omitted from our sandwiches, which was accommodated. However, there was a mix-up with our order, but the scones were excellent and the sandwiches were good despite the gherkins. Overall, the food was good and the cream tea was excellent, but there seemed to be a lack of organization. We hope that our next visit will live up to the Richardson experience we are used to.

My husband arranged for a surprise afternoon tea at The Metropole for my birthday. We were shown into the conservatory area of he hotel. This has fabulous views over the estuary to the sandy beach at Rock. Our tea arrived promptly together with a large...pot of hot water which was needed. Then came the tier cake stand which groaned under the weight of sandwiches, scones, cakes, cream and jam. I was so glad I had t had a lunch so was able to do the tea justice!! The sandwiches were extremely fresh and over filled with cream cheese and smoked salmon and ham, cheese and wonderful apricot chutney. Next I went for the cream horn, so crisp and filled with fresh cream and jam. Gosh I should have stopped there, but no, I continued on with a slice of Battenburg. Not much room left in my tum now, but it would be rude not to sample a scone, jam and cream, yes it was perfect, one of the lightest scones I have ever had. We spoke to the young lady who had served us and discovered that everything was made in the hotel's kitchen. Sadly, I just couldn't eat the second scone as I felt I would certainly burst if I did. This venue is a must for a fantastic afternoon tea sitting quietly looking out over the estuary and fields beyond. Thank you The Metrople for making my birthday afternoon so special.

Managed an outside small table but the coffee was not that inspiring. Luckily people watching made up for it

Called in for a pot of tea whilst walking past and also to see the transformation in a Harbour Hotel group hotel.Although a lot of work taking place it is obvious it is on the way to looking stiunning like most of the groups hotels...having visited Salcombe,Sidmouth and Christchurch.Staff were very friendly and welcoming even though all this work is taking place.Can't wait to see the finished job and know it wi;ll be wonderful.

A hidden gem, the little restraunt is housed in a function room with a magnificent conservatory with a panorama over the Camel Estuary. The food is excellent price is mid range, but whenever I have been its not been busy and always got a table...with a viem. To get to it go to the Metropole Hotel, right at reception and yards down on the right. All on same level as entrance so fine for disabled or wheel chairs. Highly recommend.