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Best Pubs in St Ives
Looking for the best pubs in St Ives? Discover the best Pubs in St Ives, South West. Our curated guide highlights the finest hostelries in town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in St Ives reflects the wider pub culture of Cornwall. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, St Ives's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
The best pub in St Ives
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Highly Recommended Fore Street Low beamsThe Union Inn★★★★★
Fore Street, TR26 1AB
A Fore Street institution with low beams, harbour glimpses, and the easy-going atmosphere of a pub that has served fishermen and artists for generations.
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RecommendedThe Castle Inn★★★★★
Lower Castle Road, TR26 1SW
Climbing Lower Castle Road towards The Island, this pub rewards the walk with sea views, St Austell ales, and a terrace above Porthmeor Beach.
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The Western
Gabriel Street, TR26 2LU
A historic Gabriel Street hotel pub with a beer garden, live music most evenings, and a central location between the harbour and the railway station.
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The Tinners Arms
Zennor, TR26 3BY
A legendary moorside pub in Zennor, said to date from 1271, where D. H. Lawrence once stayed and walkers still call in for a pint after the coast path.
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The Queens Hotel
The Malakoff, TR26 1NX
A Victorian hotel bar on The Malakoff with sweeping views over the harbour and bay, popular for a sundowner after a day on the beach.
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The Balancing Eel
High Street, TR26 1HE
A High Street pub with a reputation for well-kept cask ales, a relaxed crowd, and a name as memorable as the art-town setting.
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St Ives Arts Club
Westcott's Quay, TR26 1BG
A members' club with a public bar on Westcott's Quay, live jazz, harbour views, and a bohemian spirit rooted in St Ives' artist colony past.
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The Halsetown Inn
Halsetown, TR26 3LP
A village inn above St Ives serving St Austell ales and pub food to locals and visitors who want a quieter pint away from the harbour squeeze.
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The Golden Lion
Market Place, TR26 1PD
A Market Place pub at the heart of the old town, with a traditional bar, Cornish ales, and a front-door position on St Ives' busiest square.
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