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Where to Get the Best Pasty in Port Isaac

2026-08-22·Port Isaac

Port Isaac's genuinely small scale means fewer options than a bigger town, but what's here is worth knowing about specifically.

Nicki B's Pasty Shop

Genuinely excellent pasties made fresh to order, including a properly done gluten-free version — visitors consistently rate these among the best they've had anywhere in Cornwall.

Why the small scale actually helps

Without the volume pressure of a bigger tourist town, Nicki B's can genuinely make each pasty to order rather than batch-producing — the difference shows in the pastry.

Harbour wall or Castle Rock

Port Isaac Harbour is the obvious spot, but the walk up to Castle Rock gives a lovely alternative if you want somewhere quieter.

Buying before the steep walk down

Given the village's steep streets, buying your pasty before the walk down to the harbour — rather than after — means less carrying on the way back up.

Ordering ahead for a larger group

Given how small the shop is, calling ahead for a group order is worth doing rather than risking a sell-out on a genuinely busy day in the village.

What locals actually order

The steak version comes recommended by regulars alongside the classic, worth trying if you're visiting more than once during your stay.

Best pasty in Port Isaac, at a glance

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