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The Chapel

Café · Bar · Restaurant

Cornish seafood, home baking & cream teas
in a beautifully restored chapel, a minute from Port Isaac harbour
Kids menu — £7.50

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Inside The Chapel Cafe, Port Isaac — original chapel interior with cream chairs, tables and natural light from arched windows
Our Story

A chapel built for worship, reborn for great food

The Chapel sits inside a beautifully converted 19th-century Methodist chapel on Roscarrock Hill — the road that connects Port Isaac's car parks to the harbour and Doc Martin's famous surgery.

Chef-patron Martin Perkins cooks everything on site, from the freshly baked scones served warm several times a day, to the Fisherman's Platter and Cornish bouillabaisse that reviewers rate above Rick Stein's and Paul Ainsworth's restaurants.

We're proudly dog-friendly, walker-welcoming, and open all day.

4.6
Google Rating
1,700+
Reviews
#3
of 14 in Port Isaac

I've eaten at Rick Stein's, Paul Ainsworth's — and I'd rate this food above theirs. I have no idea why this place isn't packed every night.

Google Review, 2025
Land · Sea · Passion

We know our fish & shellfish

This is what we do. Would you like to have some?
Whole Port Isaac lobster & crab, cooked to order. Pre-order only.

Whole Port Isaac lobster, cooked to order at The Chapel
Whole Lobster
Dressed Port Isaac crab at The Chapel
Dressed Crab
Cornish bouillabaisse — fish and shellfish stew at The Chapel
Cornish Bouillabaisse
Octopus burger at The Chapel, Port Isaac
Octopus Burger
Pre-order: 01208 640 878
Lobster & crab are pre-order only — please give us a little notice
Cornish cream tea at The Chapel — warm scone with Cornish clotted cream and jam
The Chapel Classic

Cornish Cream Tea

Our scones are baked on site, fresh, several times a day and served warm with Cornish clotted cream and jam. Paired with a pot of tea or an Americano.

£12includes tea or coffee
Remember — jam first, not cream!
Drinks

From the Bar

Coffee

Espresso £3.25
Double Espresso £4.50
Cappuccino £4.75
Café Latte £4.75
Café Mocha £5.50
Americano £3.50
Flat White £3.50
Trewithen Farm milk · Oat milk available
Syrups: Salted Caramel, Vanilla 75p

Tea

Pot of Tea £3.50
Breakfast Tea £3.75
Decaf £3.75
Peppermint £3.75
Camomile £3.75
Green Tea £3.75
Fruit Teas £3.75
Hot Chocolate £6
+ Crème Chantilly £1
+ Marshmallows £1

Wine & Fizz

Bottle £28
Large 250ml £9.50
Medium 175ml £8.50
Small 125ml £6
Prosecco £9
White, red & rosé available

Beer & Soft

Beer £6
Cider £6
Lager £6
Non-Alcohol £6
Elderflower £4.75
Juices £3.50
Coke / Lemonade £3.50
Soda / Tonic £1.50
Water £1.75
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Dogs Welcome

Muddy boots, wagging tails, coastal-path-weary walkers — you're all welcome here. We have enclosed pew seating where dogs can roam off-lead.

Water Bowls

Always ready at the door

Enclosed Pews

Off-lead space for your dog

What People Say

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The food is more than 10 out of 10. Special mention for Martin the chef — he's a genius in the kitchen. We will keep coming back.

Google Review · 2025

By far the best place we found to eat on our week's stay in Cornwall. The bouillabaisse was so delicious — fresh and beautifully cooked.

TripAdvisor · 2025

Our server Lee was super friendly — gave us history on the building, the surrounding area. Outstanding service. A real highlight of our trip.

Google · American Visitor

Beautiful cafe with lovely food and dog friendly! A lovely lady led us to a pew at the back with small wooden doors so we could let the dog off the lead.

TripAdvisor · 2025

We received a very warm welcome and the fish pie was delicious. The chapel has been tastefully adapted without losing its character.

TripAdvisor · 2026

Lovely warm reception from our server. The cream tea was fabulous — ample jam and clotted cream.

TripAdvisor · 2026
The Building

A setting you won't find anywhere else

Inside The Chapel Cafe — the converted chapel nave with cakes, pews and dining tables
Port Isaac harbour at sunset
Port Isaac village and harbour at night

The Chapel is housed inside a converted 19th-century Methodist chapel, complete with the original organ, wooden pews, and a gallery that now hosts an exhibition of local art alongside an ever-changing collection of curios and characterful finds.

The Nave

Our main dining space seats up to 55 guests in the original chapel nave. Large tables accommodate groups of 7–8, praised regularly in reviews for the atmosphere.

The Gallery

Upstairs, an exhibition of local art plus a collection of curios and characterful finds turn a 45-minute lunch into a 75-minute experience. Staff can share the building's story — American visitors name this as a trip highlight.

The Location

We're on Roscarrock Hill, one of the three streets that climb up from the harbour, on its western side — the same hill that leads up to Doc Martin's surgery. Wander up from the waterfront and you'll find us right on your way.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked

Is The Chapel dog-friendly?

Yes — dogs are very welcome. We have enclosed pew seating where your dog can roam off-lead, and water bowls ready at the door. Muddy boots and coastal-path walkers all welcome.

Where can I park?

Park at the main Trewetha Lane car park or New Road car park. Both are about a 10-minute walk downhill towards the harbour — you'll pass our door on Roscarrock Hill on the way.

Can I order whole lobster or crab?

Yes. We serve whole Port Isaac lobster and dressed crab, cooked to order. These are pre-order only — please call us on 01208 640 878 with a little notice.

Do you have gluten-free & vegan options?

Yes — including fish & chips in gluten-free batter. All our cakes are baked on site. Please tell our staff of any allergies or dietary needs before ordering.

What are your opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–16:30. Closed Mondays. Hours may vary seasonally — check our Facebook for the latest.

Are you near the Doc Martin locations?

Yes — we're on Roscarrock Hill, the same street that climbs from the harbour up towards Doc Martin's surgery. Wander up from the waterfront and you'll find us on your way.

Plan Your Visit

Find Us

Address
The Chapel Cafe
Port Isaac Pottery
Roscarrock Hill
Port Isaac, Cornwall PL29 3RG
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 – 16:30
Closed Mondays · Hours may vary seasonally — check our Facebook for updates
Phone
01208 640 878
Getting Here
Park at Trewetha Lane (main car park) or New Road car park. Both are a 10-minute walk downhill — you'll pass our door on Roscarrock Hill.

10 minutes from Tintagel · 15 minutes from Padstow · On the South West Coast Path
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