Suzy’s guidebook - Food and Drink
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St. Eia is a wine bar & bottle shop located right next to Porthmeor Beach and the Tate Gallery in St. Ives, Cornwall.
We have an epic selection of wine from conscientious producers and some super rare bottles. Available to drink in, takeaway or order online.
Simple, perfect produce from the best suppliers we know, Coombeshead Farm, Neal's Yard Dairy, Creature Coffees.
Saint Eia Street
Saint Eia StreetSt. Eia is a wine bar & bottle shop located right next to Porthmeor Beach and the Tate Gallery in St. Ives, Cornwall.
We have an epic selection of wine from conscientious producers and some super rare bottles. Available to drink in, takeaway or order online.
Simple, perfect produce from the best suppliers we know, Coombeshead Farm, Neal's Yard Dairy, Creature Coffees.
Nestled on the waterfront overlooking the harbour, Fresh, seasonal produce with a focus on sustainability and interesting flavours.
Court Arcade, Wharf Rd, Saint Ives TR26 1LF
13 locals recommend
Yallah Coffee Kiosk
Wharf RoadNestled on the waterfront overlooking the harbour, Fresh, seasonal produce with a focus on sustainability and interesting flavours.
Court Arcade, Wharf Rd, Saint Ives TR26 1LF
They have a wide variety of artisan bread available including traditional, sourdough, long fermentation breads, focaccia as well as an exotic range of patisseries.
Open 7 days a week
St Ives Bakery, 52 Fore Street,
St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HE
55 locals recommend
St Ives Harbour Beach
Wharf RoadThey have a wide variety of artisan bread available including traditional, sourdough, long fermentation breads, focaccia as well as an exotic range of patisseries.
Open 7 days a week
St Ives Bakery, 52 Fore Street,
St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HE
My go to on a Saturday night… Often live music and a happy hr with great cocktails and yummy food!
Also Perfect for a relaxing cup of coffee, enjoying the view of the harbour.
6 locals recommend
Harbour View House
My go to on a Saturday night… Often live music and a happy hr with great cocktails and yummy food!
Also Perfect for a relaxing cup of coffee, enjoying the view of the harbour.
Porthminster Kitchen serves up a refreshing, playful take on Cornish cuisine, introducing a menu of smaller plates and lighter options which combine global flavours, fresh local ingredients and creative cooking.
Porthminster Kitchen enjoys awe-inspiring panoramic views from its location in the heart of St Ives. From your vantage point above the harbour, escape the hustle and bustle and relax on our sun-drenched terrace, or gaze out from huge windows and take in the 180° view.
101 locals recommend
Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadPorthminster Kitchen serves up a refreshing, playful take on Cornish cuisine, introducing a menu of smaller plates and lighter options which combine global flavours, fresh local ingredients and creative cooking.
Porthminster Kitchen enjoys awe-inspiring panoramic views from its location in the heart of St Ives. From your vantage point above the harbour, escape the hustle and bustle and relax on our sun-drenched terrace, or gaze out from huge windows and take in the 180° view.
Porthminster Café, located right on the beach, is a multi-award-winning seafood restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and is an oasis of taste and visual beauty.
Breakfast is served from our new Garden Bar adjacent to the restaurant. (weather depending)
Lunch is served daily from 12.00pm – 3.00pm
We are open for dinner: Monday – Saturday, 5.30pm – 9pm (closed Sunday night)
236 locals recommend
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Porthminster Café, located right on the beach, is a multi-award-winning seafood restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and is an oasis of taste and visual beauty.
Breakfast is served from our new Garden Bar adjacent to the restaurant. (weather depending)
Lunch is served daily from 12.00pm – 3.00pm
We are open for dinner: Monday – Saturday, 5.30pm – 9pm (closed Sunday night)
In a stunning Cornish Atlantic setting, just a mile from St Ives, Ugly Butterfly restaurant and bar offers spectacular views across one of the worlds most beautiful coasts, Carbis Bay.
Ugly Butterfly showcases chef Adam Handling’s passion for converting locally-sourced, quality ingredients into beautifully-presented dishes, packed full of flavour. The Ugly Butterfly bar uses trims and offcuts from the ingredients used in the restaurant to create delicious drinks and bar snacks.
9 locals recommend
Ugly Butterfly
In a stunning Cornish Atlantic setting, just a mile from St Ives, Ugly Butterfly restaurant and bar offers spectacular views across one of the worlds most beautiful coasts, Carbis Bay.
Ugly Butterfly showcases chef Adam Handling’s passion for converting locally-sourced, quality ingredients into beautifully-presented dishes, packed full of flavour. The Ugly Butterfly bar uses trims and offcuts from the ingredients used in the restaurant to create delicious drinks and bar snacks.
Nestled beneath the steep grassy slopes of St Ives “Island”, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Now open all year round.
121 locals recommend
Porthgwidden Beach
Nestled beneath the steep grassy slopes of St Ives “Island”, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Now open all year round.
Serving pizza, barbecued food and great music.The cafe is set right on the beach offering great views
Porthmeor Beach, Saint Ives TR26 1JZ.
14 locals recommend
West Beach Bakery
Serving pizza, barbecued food and great music.The cafe is set right on the beach offering great views
Porthmeor Beach, Saint Ives TR26 1JZ.
The Source Room is a cafe and luxury food store in the beautiful town of St. Ives in Cornwall. We are located on The Digey – a quiet cobbled street between the shops, Tate gallery and Porthmeor Beach, in what was once the UK’s first ever surf shop!
We serve delicious Cornish breakfasts until 3pm. Our wholesome lunches include many vegetarian and gluten free options. Lots of delicious salads, quiches and cakes to takeaway – or combine all three in our Beach Picnic Box!
101 locals recommend
Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadThe Source Room is a cafe and luxury food store in the beautiful town of St. Ives in Cornwall. We are located on The Digey – a quiet cobbled street between the shops, Tate gallery and Porthmeor Beach, in what was once the UK’s first ever surf shop!
We serve delicious Cornish breakfasts until 3pm. Our wholesome lunches include many vegetarian and gluten free options. Lots of delicious salads, quiches and cakes to takeaway – or combine all three in our Beach Picnic Box!
The Loft St Ives. Situated in the artist’s quarter of the picturesque town of St Ives. The building itself has been a restaurant for over fifty years enjoying the quiet views over the rooftops and into the harbour.
25 locals recommend
The Loft Restaurant & Terrace
Norway LaneThe Loft St Ives. Situated in the artist’s quarter of the picturesque town of St Ives. The building itself has been a restaurant for over fifty years enjoying the quiet views over the rooftops and into the harbour.
LOCATED IN ST IVES JUST BELOW THE TATE, PORTHMEOR BEACH CAFÉ IS A TRULY MAGICAL PLACE.
With a buzzing atmosphere, alfresco dining and imaginative cocktails we serve breakfast, lunch and tapas through to evening dining.
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillLOCATED IN ST IVES JUST BELOW THE TATE, PORTHMEOR BEACH CAFÉ IS A TRULY MAGICAL PLACE.
With a buzzing atmosphere, alfresco dining and imaginative cocktails we serve breakfast, lunch and tapas through to evening dining.
An informal, neighbourhood food led café bar in the heart of St Ives. We're open all day every day,
Tretho Lounge
Wharf RoadAn informal, neighbourhood food led café bar in the heart of St Ives. We're open all day every day,
Laid-back, rustic eatery with wooden seating offering shared seafood platters & rum drinks.
39 locals recommend
The Rum & Crab Shack
Wharf RoadLaid-back, rustic eatery with wooden seating offering shared seafood platters & rum drinks.
Whether you’re in for a late-night cocktail, an award-winning burger, or just your morning coffee, Hub St Ives is the perfect place to watch the world go by. Remember, you don’t have to book a table. Feel free to swing by & a member of our friendly team will seat you. Serving up award-winning burgers, hand-cut fries, & crafted drinks, Hub Box is the laidback place to meet & eat in St Ives.
94 locals recommend
Hub St Ives
4 Wharf RdWhether you’re in for a late-night cocktail, an award-winning burger, or just your morning coffee, Hub St Ives is the perfect place to watch the world go by. Remember, you don’t have to book a table. Feel free to swing by & a member of our friendly team will seat you. Serving up award-winning burgers, hand-cut fries, & crafted drinks, Hub Box is the laidback place to meet & eat in St Ives.
Hip restaurant offering hearty fried chicken, craft beer & homemade cider in rustic-chic digs.
20 locals recommend
Beer & Bird
18A Fore StHip restaurant offering hearty fried chicken, craft beer & homemade cider in rustic-chic digs.
The Sloop Inn
A 14th Century Inn on the harbour front
Mexican Restaurant – St Ives Cornwall. We serve a range of Mexican themed food and drink, we also serve a range of other simpler dishes such as steaks and fish. Vegetarians, vegans and those on special diets are well catered for but please ask for details. Plus a children’s menu with lots of their favourites. We are a child-friendly restaurant so young guests are most welcome.
13 locals recommend
The Mex
3 Gabriel StMexican Restaurant – St Ives Cornwall. We serve a range of Mexican themed food and drink, we also serve a range of other simpler dishes such as steaks and fish. Vegetarians, vegans and those on special diets are well catered for but please ask for details. Plus a children’s menu with lots of their favourites. We are a child-friendly restaurant so young guests are most welcome.
TALAY Thai Kitchen serves authentic Thai food overlooking the beautiful harbourfront of St Ives. Dine in or collect a takeaway!
58 locals recommend
Talay Thai Kitchen
Wharf RoadTALAY Thai Kitchen serves authentic Thai food overlooking the beautiful harbourfront of St Ives. Dine in or collect a takeaway!
7 DAYS A WEEK 5:30PM - 10:30PM and can does take away.
19 locals recommend
Rajpoot Tandoori Restaurant
6 Gabriel St7 DAYS A WEEK 5:30PM - 10:30PM and can does take away.
sits on the edge of the Hayle nature reserve in Lelant and gives prime views over the estuary. Open 7 days a week
53 locals recommend
Birdies Bistro
sits on the edge of the Hayle nature reserve in Lelant and gives prime views over the estuary. Open 7 days a week
45 Queen St
45 Queen StreetAn old warehouse in the heart of Penzance. Great atmosphere and food!
A smokehouse, bar and garden with a relaxed atmosphere and a simple, homely menu of locally sourced produce.
Whether you’re stopping by for a pint, meeting family for a long lazy lunch, or catching up with friends for a good old-fashioned shindig, this is a place for meeting, eating, drinking and merry-making, from coffees to cocktails, breakfast to bedtime.
20 Chapel Street PenzanceCornwallTR18 4AW
69 locals recommend
Artist Residence Clubhouse
20 Chapel StA smokehouse, bar and garden with a relaxed atmosphere and a simple, homely menu of locally sourced produce.
Whether you’re stopping by for a pint, meeting family for a long lazy lunch, or catching up with friends for a good old-fashioned shindig, this is a place for meeting, eating, drinking and merry-making, from coffees to cocktails, breakfast to bedtime.
20 Chapel Street PenzanceCornwallTR18 4AW
A famous old coaching inn on West Cornwall's beautiful Atlantic coast
93 locals recommend
The Gurnards Head
A famous old coaching inn on West Cornwall's beautiful Atlantic coast
Becks Fish & Chips
Longstone HillLongstone Hill, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2LJ
A harbourside fish restaurant in Newlyn, Cornwall. Local and sustainable seafood, served alongside natural wines and Cornish
26 locals recommend
Argoe
A harbourside fish restaurant in Newlyn, Cornwall. Local and sustainable seafood, served alongside natural wines and Cornish
Perched on the rocks above the sea pool in Mousehole, there's no better place to spend a while sipping coffee and soaking up the heavenly view. Open 11am-5pm every day.
32 locals recommend
The Rock Pool Cafe
The ParadePerched on the rocks above the sea pool in Mousehole, there's no better place to spend a while sipping coffee and soaking up the heavenly view. Open 11am-5pm every day.
The Mexico Inn has been a cornerstone of Longrock for more than 200 years. Now its food-fanatic owners have created a warm, welcoming atmosphere to be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. By focusing on using local produce to create uncomplicated, ingredient-driven food and providing an inviting environment to enjoy a pint or two, the Mexico has something for everyone
44 locals recommend
The Mexico Inn
4 RiversideThe Mexico Inn has been a cornerstone of Longrock for more than 200 years. Now its food-fanatic owners have created a warm, welcoming atmosphere to be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. By focusing on using local produce to create uncomplicated, ingredient-driven food and providing an inviting environment to enjoy a pint or two, the Mexico has something for everyone
FRESH FOOD MADE IN HOUSE, GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS,VEGAN & VEGETARIAN MEALS, HOMEMADE CAKES, FREE-RANGE MEATS, SUSTAINABLY CAUGHT NEWLYN FISH, LOCALLY-SOURCED PRODUCE
Monday – Saturday: 9am-4pm
Breakfast: 9am-11:30am
Lunch: 12noon – 3pm
Sundays: Brunch 10am-3pm (food served till 2:30)
Drinks/cakes/cream teas all day
39 locals recommend
The Honey Pot
5 Parade StFRESH FOOD MADE IN HOUSE, GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS,VEGAN & VEGETARIAN MEALS, HOMEMADE CAKES, FREE-RANGE MEATS, SUSTAINABLY CAUGHT NEWLYN FISH, LOCALLY-SOURCED PRODUCE
Monday – Saturday: 9am-4pm
Breakfast: 9am-11:30am
Lunch: 12noon – 3pm
Sundays: Brunch 10am-3pm (food served till 2:30)
Drinks/cakes/cream teas all day
The Tinner's Arms is a Pub dating back to 1271. Offering log fires and local ales, it's a great place to go after a walk around Zennor's coastal path.
67 locals recommend
The Tinner's Arms
The Tinner's Arms is a Pub dating back to 1271. Offering log fires and local ales, it's a great place to go after a walk around Zennor's coastal path.
One of our favourites!! One not to miss..
Delicious Seafood, Asian, Fusion, Middle Eastern and Arabic style food, dished up in small plates.
Silco Bar & Kitchen
One of our favourites!! One not to miss..
Delicious Seafood, Asian, Fusion, Middle Eastern and Arabic style food, dished up in small plates.
"Influenced by Iberian Peninsula, serving the freshest Cornish Seafood and dry aged cuts, cooked simple over charcoal in the heart of St. Ives".
59 locals recommend
The Seafood Cafe
45 Fore St"Influenced by Iberian Peninsula, serving the freshest Cornish Seafood and dry aged cuts, cooked simple over charcoal in the heart of St. Ives".
Serving up great food, breakfast, brunch and lunch. Often has music events too. Great place to visit in the most perfect spot!
18 locals recommend
Cove Cafe
80 Riviere TowansServing up great food, breakfast, brunch and lunch. Often has music events too. Great place to visit in the most perfect spot!