Sheryl and Luke's guidebook
Food scene
Our favourite place in town for a relaxed meal, very chilled location with superb array of drinks (particularly beer and rum!).
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Beer & Bird
18A Fore StOur favourite place in town for a relaxed meal, very chilled location with superb array of drinks (particularly beer and rum!).
Only a 2 minute walk from our house, if your into vegetarian food then this is one of the best in the area
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The Bean Inn
Saint Ives RoadOnly a 2 minute walk from our house, if your into vegetarian food then this is one of the best in the area
St Ives offers a vast array great fish restaurants but doesn't really do fine dining, we think this is as close as it gets..
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Cellar Bistro
29-31 Fore StSt Ives offers a vast array great fish restaurants but doesn't really do fine dining, we think this is as close as it gets..
You’ll find this place rammed with locals at the weekend as we all know how good the fish and chips are here (try to look past the dated decor!)
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Becks Fish & Chips
Longstone HillYou’ll find this place rammed with locals at the weekend as we all know how good the fish and chips are here (try to look past the dated decor!)
This is now called Source Kitchen and is gaining rave reviews for its great food
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Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadThis is now called Source Kitchen and is gaining rave reviews for its great food
We love coming here on Friday's for the live music and mingling with all and sundry for a great evening
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Sloop Inn
We love coming here on Friday's for the live music and mingling with all and sundry for a great evening
The restaurant offers up some great food with fantastic views
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Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillThe restaurant offers up some great food with fantastic views
A 5 minute walk from Pebbles, ideal if you are looking for a close place to dine. It’s not the cheapest but holds good reviews on rating sites
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The Gannet Inn
Saint Ives RoadA 5 minute walk from Pebbles, ideal if you are looking for a close place to dine. It’s not the cheapest but holds good reviews on rating sites
I love the food at this small busy restaurant - the massaman curry is incredibly good. It’s not for everyone as you cannot book a table and can be waiting up to 2 hours to get in at peak times (they call you when your table is ready), we’d recommend going first and getting on the waiting list before having a pre dinner drink! Also they do deliver whatever you order quickly and all at once so don’t make the mistake we did first time and order a feast!! They do allow you to eat a course and then order another course which negates this.
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Talay Thai Kitchen
Wharf RoadI love the food at this small busy restaurant - the massaman curry is incredibly good. It’s not for everyone as you cannot book a table and can be waiting up to 2 hours to get in at peak times (they call you when your table is ready), we’d recommend going first and getting on the waiting list before having a pre dinner drink! Also they do deliver whatever you order quickly and all at once so don’t make the mistake we did first time and order a feast!! They do allow you to eat a course and then order another course which negates this.
Renowned for its burgers (we love the big Kahuna!), it also offers up a great breakfast choice
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Hub St Ives
4 Wharf RdRenowned for its burgers (we love the big Kahuna!), it also offers up a great breakfast choice
Another great restaurant in carbis bay, specialising in Tapas and Spanish food
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La Casita
Trencrom LaneAnother great restaurant in carbis bay, specialising in Tapas and Spanish food
If you enjoy your fish you won’t go too far wrong here with a superb choice of fresh locally caught fish
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The Seafood Cafe
45 Fore StIf you enjoy your fish you won’t go too far wrong here with a superb choice of fresh locally caught fish
Host of the G7, it’s a cracking view for a drink and some food (and a paddle before or after!). It’s a 10 minute walk down the hill - only warning is you do pay for the view here!
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Carbis Bay Hotel Beach Club Restaurant
South West Coast PathHost of the G7, it’s a cracking view for a drink and some food (and a paddle before or after!). It’s a 10 minute walk down the hill - only warning is you do pay for the view here!
It offers up great food that is consistently cooked to perfection and presented superbly. One of the higher end restaurants of St Ives
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Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadIt offers up great food that is consistently cooked to perfection and presented superbly. One of the higher end restaurants of St Ives
A favourite for locals and a place you must book early to guarantee a table even in low season. Fantastic food within a old fashioned local pub setting
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The Mermaid
21 Fish StA favourite for locals and a place you must book early to guarantee a table even in low season. Fantastic food within a old fashioned local pub setting
Sightseeing
We’re lucky that one of the best beaches in the UK happens to be our closest! It’s a 10 minute walk (downhill, usually a bit longer back up the hill!)
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Playa de Carbis Bay
Beach RoadWe’re lucky that one of the best beaches in the UK happens to be our closest! It’s a 10 minute walk (downhill, usually a bit longer back up the hill!)
Often overlooked given its small size - we find it’s great for natural windbreaks for all directions except Easterly
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Porthgwidden Beach
Often overlooked given its small size - we find it’s great for natural windbreaks for all directions except Easterly
Viewable from the Airbnb - it's a short walk to Knills monument and the views are superb across the Peninsula. You can catch some great sunrises and sunsets here.
Steeple Lane
Steeple LaneViewable from the Airbnb - it's a short walk to Knills monument and the views are superb across the Peninsula. You can catch some great sunrises and sunsets here.
Although it’s a 30-45 mins drive, it offers a unique experience if you like theatre. We personally love a matinee on a balmy afternoon. If you want a more dramatic show then the evenings offer a unique atmosphere (take plenty of clothing as no matter what the weather says - it does get cold once the sunsets), also we'd recommend hiring the padded seats, you're back back and bum will thank you!
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The Minack Theatre
Although it’s a 30-45 mins drive, it offers a unique experience if you like theatre. We personally love a matinee on a balmy afternoon. If you want a more dramatic show then the evenings offer a unique atmosphere (take plenty of clothing as no matter what the weather says - it does get cold once the sunsets), also we'd recommend hiring the padded seats, you're back back and bum will thank you!
My local golf club, a must if you are a keen golfer with some incredible views and a true links challenge. Let me know if you plan to play as I’ll be happy to join you if I’m free and ensure you receive a guest rate!
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West Cornwall Golf Club
Church LaneMy local golf club, a must if you are a keen golfer with some incredible views and a true links challenge. Let me know if you plan to play as I’ll be happy to join you if I’m free and ensure you receive a guest rate!
Overlooked by many visitors, this is a great place to see some of our history and we are yet to hear anyone say they wish they didn't go there (some great views and stop-offs there and back too!)
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Mina de estaño Geevor
Overlooked by many visitors, this is a great place to see some of our history and we are yet to hear anyone say they wish they didn't go there (some great views and stop-offs there and back too!)
Local Activities
Every Tuesday the jazz night takes place here, often featuring some of the best jazz musicians in the UK.
Western Hotel
Gabriel StreetEvery Tuesday the jazz night takes place here, often featuring some of the best jazz musicians in the UK.
If you love to watch or photograph wildlife such as dolphins, basking sharks, birds and seals, this local tour is for you. You’ll need to book your place early as it’s a very popular trip.
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Marine Discovery Penzance
If you love to watch or photograph wildlife such as dolphins, basking sharks, birds and seals, this local tour is for you. You’ll need to book your place early as it’s a very popular trip.
Great for SuP and kayak hire and other beach facilities.
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Ocean Sports Centre
Great for SuP and kayak hire and other beach facilities.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Public Transport
We’re fortunate to be only 2 mins walk from a bus stop that has buses to/from St Ives - Penzance every 30 mins. There’s also various other routes that always end up in St ives (if heading that way). Including the Atlantic Coaster which takes the scenic route to Lands End. For St Ives, we love taking the train - it’s a bit further (8-10 min walk) but the line follows the coast path so you get the fabulous views and scenery; plus, it’s only £1 single so much cheaper than the bus!!)