Discover the best pubs & restaurants in St. Ives

About St. Ives

St. Ives is a town located in Cornwall, famous for its art galleries and surfing beaches; it attracts crowds during all seasons. The city consists of museums, sculpture gardens, and other attractions, making it a perfect place for a family holiday. During new year’s, the residents of St. Ives dress up in fancy gowns and tuxedos and attend a huge party which also lures in people from surrounding cities and towns. St Ives is one of Europe’s best holiday destinations due to its seaside resorts with stunning sea views, plenty of cafes, restaurants, and shops.

If you are visiting St. Ives, do not forget St. Ives bay, with various shops, cafes, pubs, and galleries that are all close by. It is an exceptional place to spend the summer; you can stay in one of the beach's guesthouses and enjoy all the spectacular scenery. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss, whether you are relaxing in the sun, going for a swim, or surfing, St. Ives bay offers it all. There is also a separate indoor pool consisting of floats, and there is a surf school in the area. 

There are so many things to do in St.Ives, one of St. Ive's attractions includes the Tate art gallery, which took ownership of the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, which was home of Babara Hepworth, a renowned British sculptor. The sculpture garden consists of different artistic work catching the eye; it also allows you to take plenty of pictures. Tate Gallery has exhibitions and collections of modern art and art from the 19th century, including paintings from artists in Cornwall who were present during the second world war that created paintings inspired by what they witnessed or experienced. The gallery has a top-floor cafe with spectacular views of the sea; it also has a gift shop where you can buy tokens, books, and postcards. 

Other things to do in St. Ives including visiting Porthmeor beach. Porthmeor beach is one of St. Ive's famous beaches with fantastic scenery of the golden coastline and the crystal waves. Many shops surround the beach and there are several cafes, galleries, and pubs which are all close by. Surfing is a well-known sport in the area, and Porthmeor allows surfers to test the waves during most of the seasons. Porthmeor has a lifeguard cover and has been given the blue flag, meaning it has excellent water quality and is one of the UK's cleanest beaches, which is bustling with life during the summer.

Other than great things to do in St. Ives such as surfing the ways, there is also a selection of the finest pubs, bars, and restaurants across St. Ives. Don’t worry about not having one of your favourite drinks or there not being any party life in a beach town, because we can most certainly assure you, the nightlife is lively here in St. Ives. So where can go you for a drink or two in St. Ives? Countless places! St. Ives is home to several fabulous drinking spots and bars and not forgetting to mention a variety of dinning locations for you to enjoy a relaxing evening dinner. 

One of the many popular and dog-friendly pubs in St. Ives is the Sloop Inn. The Sloop is situated in an outstanding location that offers ambiance, a selection of drinks, delicious food, and amazing people to meet. The Sloop Inn is one of the oldest Inns in Cornwall and is situated right next the harbour, so if you’re looking for stunning views while enjoying a drink, this pub is the one for you. 

Other than Sloop Inn, St. Ives offers many more amazing pubs, such as the Lifeboat Inn. The Lifeboat Inn offers its visitors a traditional harbour side view. It is a dog-friendly pub with terrific, friendly staff, a selection of delicious food on the menu, and overall, the pub is the perfect place for a great pint.

Beach Café Bar is one of the several bars across St. Ives which is a popular beach bar, offering a great selection of wines, beers, ciders, and Fresco. The bar is situated in an ideal location, namely in front of the St. Ives harbour, enabling you to get some of the best views. It is also dog-friendly and provides a comfortable atmosphere for its visitors.