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The Golden Lion is on Fore Street in the centre of the village, postcode PL29 3RB, phone 01208 880336. It is an 18th or early 19th century pub with several small rooms, a harbour view balcony and the lower Bones Bar. It is owned by St Austell Brewery, which has recently been looking for a new operator, so check it is open before you travel.

Yes. The ITV series Doc Martin was filmed in Port Isaac from 2004 to 2022, with the village called Portwenn on screen. Fern Cottage in the village appeared in the series. The Golden Lion pub played the Crab and Lobster.

Cornwall Council runs a long stay car park on New Road, postcode PL29 3SB It is the only Cornwall Council car park in the village. Contact the council parking team on 0300 1234 222 for details.

The Fisherman's Friends are a male a cappella group from Port Isaac who sing sea shanties. They have been performing since 1995. Their story was turned into a film in 2019, with a sequel in 2022, and the Golden Lion was used as their local in the film.

Yes. Fishermen still land fish, crab and lobster at the Platt by the harbour. The harbour pier dates from the time of Henry VIII, and pilchard fishing was the main trade here for centuries before tourism took over after the First World War.

Port Gaverne is right next door and is sometimes treated as part of Port Isaac. Wadebridge and Camelford are each about ten miles away. The South West Coast Path runs through the village, and the nearest airport is Newquay.