The 31 best cheap eats in Hayle

Absolutely delicious breakfast! I had eggs Benny which is probably the best I’ve had! We also ordered a full small Cornish breakfast which again can’t fault, also asked if we wanted pouched egg or fried! That usually is never a option, the double espresso was to die for really top quality coffee 👌ill give it 5 stars 🌟 and it we will be our go to for future visits to Hayle.

Popped in on our way home to London as it's just near Hayle station. Everything was lovely. Staff were super friendly, the food was lovely, great cuppa and nice veggie options for my fellow travellers. We were all very pleased with our choices. Clean facilities and an unrushed atmosphere with a decent music selection in the background!

The seats were super comfortable, but a little tight in space. Food was absolutely amazing. The inside of the cafe is really cute and you get a view of the outside. I ordered a hot chocolate halfway through our meal and it took 10 minutes to finally get to me, which at that point the family were finishing up and getting ready to leave. Since it took so long, I would have appreciated being asked if I still wanted the drink as I had to spend money on something I didn't have time to finish up. Having said that, I want to reiterate that the food was delicious and I 100% still recommend eating at this place. This is just some constructive feedback to take on board :)

Couldn’t recommend enough, we travelled 7 hours down for a holiday and needed a good breakfast when we arrived and duckies did not disappoint! The service was brilliant, they couldn’t do enough for you and the food was unreal 😍 definitely visit if you can!!

My wife said this was her best breakfast in Cornwall, we have eaten out every day for the past 7 days at many amazing places but this place gets the gold star!, wonderful friendly service and super food, also love the artwork, one of those true gems you really do want to go back to!

High quality home made food, the team showed a lot of pride in their service and produce. The chef and his team were upbeat and friendly. The cafe was comfortable, clean and dog friendly.

The place was super friendly and staff was super helpful and friendly, the wait for food wasn’t long but when it came it suprisses how good it tasted, the smoothie was really good nothing blocking in the straw, an absolutely delicious meal and a 5 stars place for sure

I enjoyed my first burger (peppercorn sauce & blue cheese special) so much that I had to go back on my final evening in St Ives to have the chorizo and feta! The deserts were amazing too - best cookie dough and bannna split. Very cool place!

we were lucky to find one of the few tables at dinner time. one of the best burgers i’ve had, juicy and with a tasty bun. i also liked the chips and special salt flakes. they have kids options and the staff was helpful in choosing from the menu. i had the burger with chili aioli and liked!!!

Amazing burgers, one of the best ones I had and very creative flavours. Also, their onion rings are gigantic and crispy! Lots of gluten free and vegan options, we had to go back twice in our short trip to St Ives, too good!

Don't make the mistake of thinking that the food Blas offers is "just" a burger. They are about as far away from a burger-joint burger as is possible to get; The food here is in a class of it's own. I think it's good value given the quality of the food - not cheap but worth every penny. The best burger I've ever had.

AMAZING. That sums it up really, no complaints at all about this banging burger joint. Went here two weeks in a row on our holiday to St Ives, my partner had the special with beef both times and said they were some of the best burgers he's had. I was impressed that all of their burgers could be made vegetarian and vegan. The beef / bean / chicken way of doing things is great, makes for a less stressful ordering experience. It's also nice to be able to eat the same things as everyone else as a vegetarian, instead of sitting there with your sad salad or the dreaded falafel wrap when your mates dig into their gourmet burgers. Also that cookie dough dessert you're not sure you should get? Get it. You won't regret it. Love their commitment to being green as well, karma drinks are a personal fave anyway and always happy to see them on a menu. The GuacaNOle was awesome and I'll be experimenting with making something like that myself! Highly recommend, don't miss out on this gem when you visit St Ives.

The burgers were quite good, but a little overpriced for what they are. Even the most basic option is nearly £20, with cheese (admittedly very tasty) an extra £2, and only a small portion of chips on the side. Similarly, the signature GuacaNOle was a fun idea, but nothing too distinctive in flavor, and the tortillas were a bit ordinary and far too few for the price.

Ambience and service is great but their burgers are way overpriced for what they serve. And they also don’t have beers on tap :(

A lovely little bar serving top quality food. I ordered the double smash burger and garlic bread. My partner ordered the chicken fillet burger. Both were huge, fully loaded, came with well seasoned fries and very tasty! I had planned to order dessert for my fiancé, but we were both ssoo stuffed we couldn't have eaten it! It was good to see an open kitchen and smell the food as it was cooked. All round, it was an excellent suggestion from the owner of our apartment. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area. There is no parking onsite, but we parked in Asda, across the road, as we had just been shopping for our week down here anyway.

Excellent food, all very tasty and well cooked. Coffee freshly made and delicious. Service great and prompt. Couldn't ask for more really!

We really enjoyed our dinner here as a group of three. Each of us had a drink, and the total came to around £90 for two starters, two mains, and a kids’ meal. Not exactly cheap, but still better value than what you’d usually find in London or Kent. The seafood dishes were definitely the highlight—much tastier than the surf and turf burger, which made sense since seafood was what we came for. Thank you for the experience! If we visit St. Ives again, we’d happily return—though we’d make sure to book a table next time. We didn’t have a reservation and had to wait until 7pm for reserved tables to be served before being seated at a free table.

After a long day at the beach with the family my wife went looking for a local restaurant to us after getting the GWR back from ST Ives to Healey. Speaking with the staff they accommodated for us having the dog that day and was able to seat us. I must say the service and most of all the food was excellent. Everyone in my group was saying the food was amazing. Burgers banging Flat bread banging Korean bbq pork banging Loaded fries banging A must go to restaurant.

Unfortunately, as we live in the Midlands we are becoming regular but annual customers ! After lunch one day last year we were keen to dine here again ! We were disappointed….only because the first choice and second main course was not available…but simply because they had sold out …so on a positive note that is good, proves the food is cooked to order ! The beers are cheaper than those in the local camp site bars! We really like the place, food and service excellent and is no way « pub food » Service is good, atmosphere is good and food is delicious ….if we return to Hayle we would definitely make this a regular and if time permits we may return next week ! Luckily we managed to squeeze in another lunch! Not disappointed and tried the two dishes that had sold out last week! We will be back in 2026 !

Outstanding and creative kitchen. Lots of flavor and homemade. If we lived here, we’d be regulars

Thank you for having us! Excellent place. The food is above any rate scale. Fresh, beautifully served, delicious and very quick. Staff are very nice and helpful. Place with great atmosphere and dogs friendly. Couldn't wish for better place to have our meal

I was made to leave as well as my friends by a member of staff named neil for being disabled, i cannot walk properly because of my disability, i have a condition which makes me limp wherever i go (i am physically unable to walk properly) , i came into bird in hand tonight for a couple of drinks with some friends/family, whist i ordered food at greek food at stop outside, a member of staff named neil told my friends that i was to leave premises as he thought that i was on drugs as i was limping because of my disability, he accused me of being on drugs (which i am happy to give blood samples to prove i was not), i was made to leave premises and my friends, told to leave as well, i was massively embarassed and discriminated against for nothing other than being a disabled person with a disability i cannot control and unable to walk properly, because of one ignorant person, i have been publicly embarassed and humiliated, i cannot control my disability i wish i was able to move about like everyone else, but i cannot i am physically unable to do so, to be singled out for my disability and told to leave is disgusting behaviour, and completely unacceptable. (To the people i was out with who who stood up for me as a friend and disabled person, and who stood by me in the face of disgusting discrimination thankyou, and left with me as i was forced to leave thankyou)

A great location for a Morris day of dancing and socialising. We even got to set macaws flying! Very friendly and helpful staff, too.

Absolutely Brilliant. Set in the Olde Stables they've Retained all the Olde Character. Food was Excellent & the Staff Friendly. Highly Recommended.

Great place to stop for lunch. Pool table and large seating for dining. Free parking.

Late on a Tuesday lunchtime, we were the only people in but the 2 real Ales were in good condition and our barmaid made us very welcome. Amazing 3D mural on the wall.

Very good food, great service. Would definitely recommend a visit. Reasonably priced too. #PloughmansSalad

First visit here and coming here on reviews. Had a drink but pub seemed quite noisey and loud so didn't stop for food. Personally I prefer a warm cosy pub.

Food is excellent, sea bass was freshly cooked and pork rib grilled to an excellent state. The beach view from balcony was fantastic and we took quite a lot photos. The service is first class. Just the price was a little bit pricy. Better to leave some time for parking the car at station car park if you come over by car.

Beautiful restaurant with a view! Very lucky to hav a sea view seat, seafood is fresh and taste great! Love the crabmeat salad, taste refreshing, I enjoy the mussels a lot, perfectly cooked and the white wine sauce is on spot! Our waiter is very nice to make sure we have been looking after! Thank you !

Every dish at Porthminster Beach Cafe (Restaurant) was superb. Squid, pork cheek, lobster and cod, fresh and faultlessly cooked and presented with wonderful friendly professional service (thankyou Shaun, you were wonderful). Brilliant restaurant with amazing views. Highly recommended. Thankyou.

Fantastic evening meal with family for a special occasion Been before so know how good it is, the food is superb, good fresh fish Service was really attentive and relaxed, and even though we had 2 young children with us there was no rush to get us out

Fabulous food! Catch of the day is super fresh, also LOVE the squid and seafood curry. Service is also nice, view is brilliant.

We booked a table for dinner at Porthminster Beach Café and were seated by the wall. I asked if we could move to an empty window table, but was told it had been booked and the guests would be arriving shortly. However, by the time we left, the table was still empty. It felt like they could have let us sit there with the understanding that we’d need to vacate by a certain time. The food was fine, but nothing particularly special. Overall, a bit disappointing given the reputation, price and location.

Porthminster Beach Café in St Ives delivers a superb dining experience in a stunning beachfront setting. A 10/10 experience, without hesitation. We visited for my wife’s birthday and were impressed by the warm, attentive service, complete with a birthday card on the table and a candle in her dessert. The highlight was the catch of the day. Red Gurnard, cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. It was, without question, the best piece of fish I’ve ever had so far. While prices are premium, the quality of the food, thoughtful service, and breathtaking views make it well worth it.

I had a late lunch here and was seated without any difficulty. The restaurant wasn't crowded for a weekend winter afternoon. The food was decent; the burger was cooked well, and the garlic parmesan chips were average. The staff were wonderful throughout our visit. Most noteworthy was the relaxing ambiance and the amazing view. I would happily dine here again.

Thank you so much, highlight of my stay in St Ives! I was around for a bit longer and came back a few times as I loved the burgers (dirty disco was the favourite), and the staff were super nice ☺️ so why go elsewhere? they recognised me already my second time, and were very accommodating despite me travelling alone (which is not welcome everywhere in the busy summer season) and never booking ahead. Picture doesn't do the burger justice, got to try!

After visiting St Ives we thought we would give the Hub a try. We are so glad we did as it was so good. It was that good we had to visit for a second time. The staff were so friendly and looked like they actually enjoyed working there. It may have had something to do with the great atmosphere the place had. The food was spot on. Burgers were one of the best we've had, and the giant onion rings were so tasty too. We also loved the choice of the £5 cocktails. The Pina colada was lovely and strong. Thank you and we will definitely be back.

We stopped by here on a Sunday evening after walking a section of the South West Coast path. We hadn’t booked but were lucky to get a sea view table. The restaurant was busy but the staff created a relaxed atmosphere. Food was good and the service excellent!

Come across this place back in December as we wanted to visit on New Year’s Eve but unfortunately it was fully booked. While being on holiday I thought it’s a great time to visit as I’ve had to wait a long 8 months to come back. I can tell you now it was definitely worth the wait! Food was incredible, definitely took us by surprise. The smashed cheeseburger was delicious, the classy chick was decent, the mutha clucka dirty fries were great. Sauces were decent, drinks were refreshing. Unfortunately the chicken tenders were a let down but other than that, food was spot on. Service was quite good, open and honest about the 45 minute wait time for food before being seated which I appreciated and respected. Definitely worth the 45 minute wait tho, we were well looked after and staff were very friendly and welcoming. I noticed they must be short staffed so we didn’t mind. Would highly recommend to those who love burgers. Definitely worth a shout, the cheeseburger is a go to.

Went after 7pm, was partly empty but took a long time for drinks and food to come out. Masala chips weren't that great and the plant burger was average, like every other burger I had. Loved the milkshake and the servers were very nice to us. Music was playing and doors open to let in a breeze so enjoyable experience overall.

Given a table sticky and dirty. Food was okay although paid £14 for a burger on it’s own without chips, absolute liberty! The manager was rude and abrupt- told a family member who has a unique dieting requirement (eating disorder) that she couldn’t eat there with us-We were a party of 8 and couldn’t enjoy our experience afterwards.

Had a fantastic experience at Harbour Fish & Chips in St Ives! The location right on the harbour is perfect, and the food was absolutely delicious. You can really taste the freshness of the locally sourced fish and chips—they’re easily the best in town. Loved that everything is prepared on-site, and the chips were perfectly cooked. Great service and staff who make you feel very welcome. A lovely spot to eat in or grab a takeaway. Highly recommend!

A must visit for fish and chips and oysters. The mussels were good too! The sauce was not salty and was tick and full of flavour. Very generous portions. Quick service and friendly staff We didn't have to wait long and as a group of 9 we were very lucky to sit down together and have some great food and in good time too. No long wait and everyone's order came out pretty much at the same time and all hot and tasty The oysters came with lemon and Tabasco. I would have like the red onion vinaigrette but they were good even with just the lemon. Tables could do with more napkins and or wiping cloth for the finger wash bowls but overall, we loved this restaurant Everyone left full and happy.

Tasty food with a great view and nice decor. Fresh, hot meals and a good menu. Prices were fair (half a cider cheaper than soft drinks!). Service wasn’t great and a service charge was added without clear notice, hence 3 stars.

On a day out in St Ives this place completed my day with one of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. They were very busy on Saturday and we had to wait outside to be seated which didn’t take very long. Staff were super nice and friendly and looked after us. Highly recommend if you are around its worth the wait.

Delicious fish and chips. If I was honest, I wasn't expecting much from this fish and chip shop, which sits on the seafront of a busy resort. However, from the moment we were greeted by the friendly staff to the arrival of our delicious fish and chips, I was so glad we'd chosen to visit. The fish was cooked to a turn, the batter deliciously crunchy, and the chips and peas a perfect accompaniment. Highly recommended!

One of the best fish and chips I have had in a long time. The staff were friendly, quick service to say how busy they were for a Saturday night and great atmosphere

Had the cod and chips with a pint of their lager. Fish and chips were decent but fairly average, especially compared to other spots around Cornwall and beyond. The lager was smooth and really enjoyable though. Prices were what you’d expect for St Ives so not cheap, but not surprising either. All in all, fine for a quick bite by the sea.

Great little restaurant for the meat lovers. The food was delicious, good sized portions and it’s reasonably priced for the area. Only downside was service was quite slow (and it wasn’t busy) and they got a couple of things wrong with the order. But overall would definitely recommend.

Pre-booked a table for Friday evening which is probably necessary for peak season as it's a very popular restaurant. Staff were very friendly, and very attentive to those with nut and gluten allergies - providing separate menus with the items highlighted to avoid or to choose from. Food arrived promptly and was presented really well - good portion sizes too. We had the flat iron steak, sea bass and a brisket burger. All of which were delicious and cooked really well. Definitely a restaurant for a bit of a treat as it is a little pricey for some items, like £5 for a side of sweet potato fries. We'd happily come back again when visiting St Ives.

We ate here last night and we hadn't booked and thankfully were able to get a table. Plenty of gluten free options,I had half a rotisserie chicken, fries and a side of green vegetables. The chicken was perfect, tasty & moist, the greens were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Fries were lovely,(actually could have done with sharing fries). My husband had a double burger with fries and coleslaw,also very tasty and daughter had Mac & Cheese with brisket which she reported as been very delicious. We had one Coke and one beer and the bill came to £77 including service. Very reasonable,food outstanding and service good. Definitely recommend and would return.

Great place, food excellent, staff friendly and efficient. Place was full so there was a nice buzz about the place. I had the double burger with bacon & cheese and a side of fries (main meal didn’t come with fries). Also managed to get a table upstairs by the window with a nice view of the ocean which was an added bonus!

Great menu choice, drinks and food. Busy restaurant and good music creating a great atmosphere. Food was superb would highly recommend. Sophie our server was so attentive and efficient. Thank you for a lovely experience.

From the advertised board outside we liked the sound of what they were offering, im glad not many places these days are missing vital parts to your meal and then expecting you to add them as 'sides' which is what we have here, i liked the idea of the rotisserie chicken but that was literally just the meal, if you wanted chips you have to order those separately, luckily I ordered the fish and chips from the lunch menu and im please to say included chips, well, a few toothpicks, my wife ordered garlic bread and as she was eating it she couldn't taste any garlic so i had a try and we were definitely served toast, most of the staff we saw had a face on them and wasn't very helpful or welcoming, but they did remove the garlic bread from the bill so i cant really say wasnt helpful, they were dog friendly so that's a good thing I guess, so yeah, thanks guys

AWFUL FOOD AND SERVICE!! We visit The Firehouse every year and every year it gets worse!! I had booked well in advance of our holiday and disappointed would be the understatement of the century. My husband and I both ordered the mixed grill…..we were asked how we would like the steak cooked, both medium rare! Well the most underwhelming looking dish arrived. The meat was so overcooked salty and just awful. The so called rump steak was more like a minute steak on my plate and my husband couldnt even cut into his let alone chew it. We called the waiter over, who then came back and said I don’t really know what we can do for you, it’s how it comes from the butcher and there’s nothing we can do!! And that was it we were left……… My husband then went over to ask for the manager who then told us the same thing about the butcher and that they didn’t have extras. Just shocking service. We will not return to this place again.

Fantastic Experience at The Rum & Crab Shack! We had an absolutely brilliant time at The Rum & Crab Shack! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome – their friendly and attentive service really set the tone for a wonderful afternoon. And the food? Simply delicious! We enjoyed every bite. Plus, we were lucky enough to get a table by the window, and the sea view was just stunning, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to our meal. Highly recommend The Rum & Crab Shack for anyone looking for great food, a warm welcome, and beautiful scenery! We can't wait to go back.

Wow – what an experience! The food was absolutely amazing. My sister said the ribs (coated in a rich BBQ and rum sauce) were the best she’s ever had. I went for the jerk chicken, and my wife had fish and chips – everything was fresh, full of flavour, and perfectly cooked. The drinks didn’t disappoint either. With such a huge rum selection, happy hour was definitely enjoyed! A big bonus for us was how warmly our two large dogs were welcomed – that alone makes a huge difference. Add in the breathtaking beach view, and it all made for an unforgettable visit. The staff were outstanding, very friendly and welcoming. We’ll definitely be coming back, and I can’t recommend this place enough!

Absolute gem of a place staff were super friendly and accommodating we had what must be the best table in the restaurant overlooking the harbour. Cocktails were out of this world and the biggest list of rums to choose from I've ever seen. The bread is baked fresh in store daily something they are proud of and rightly so. We had the crab and haddock burger and the rack of ribs, the presentation was as good as the food tastes to die for. Portion size was very generous and couldn't finish it all. Couldn't recommend this place enough and will go every time we're in St ives

Staff amazing, atmosphere amazing. They don't make hot coffee but I have tasted an amazing iced coffee. Devilish whitebait, we were expecting to be spicy hence the name, chowder was a let down not my personal taste, lobster ok. Food wise there is still work to do.

The food here was amazing. Massive tasty portions and my Dad said he they did the best ribs he has ever eaten. Despite being very busy, we were able to get a table after just a short wait. They also had a good selection of drinks.

We came here and had rum & crab. My expectations of having rum & crab at The Rum & Crab Shack were thoroughly met. It was fun picking out a random shot of rum to try from their large selection of rum - over 100 rums apparently. I opted for a cherry flavoured rum which went down a little too easily. I wished I could try some more, but unfortunately couldn't because I was driving. The staff were super friendly & knowledgeable about the rums on offer. They seemed perfectly happy to make recommendations if asked. I guess they are also knowledgeable about crab, but I did not ask for any crab-related advice. They were very accommodating for our dog. We were able to choose a suitable table out of those that were available, which was a nice touch. The food was good - presented in the style of a seafood shack, also as expected! Would definitely recommend this place if you like rum & crab.

What a find! As soon as Tom the waiter saw us and offered us the table by the window we knew we were at the best pub in town. Tom was helpful and polite and made excellent recommendations. Thank Tom. You made my birthday treat even more special. Fiona and Aber girls xxx

One of the best pubs in St Ives, gorgeous location overlooking the harbour beach in the sunshine watching the world go by and the seagulls. Then step inside to the cosy bar with low ceilings, friendly staff, good food and a lovely atmosphere. The steak deal was fantastic with a free bottle of wine and so delicious, cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend. St Ives and Carbis Bay absolutely gorgeous. X

We came here to meet friends, the wine was lovely , the staff are friendly and the service is very good. Guinness was very nice 👌 Stunning views and managed to get a table outside eventually. We didn't mind sitting inside too. We ate here 4 years ago and it was delicious. We didn't eat here this time but the food that went past looked amazing and smelt so good Highly recommend a visit when in St Ives.

The pub is awesome, food and drinks. In our opinion one of the best to get delicious seafood. We had great lobsters and other seafood several times there. Thank you so much!

We've stayed here before it's a great location with parking is off site but nearby. The room we stayed in was clean with lovely views and a slightly sloping floor. The floor made the bed slope and it was disconcerting to find yourself nearly falling out! The shower was lovely but they do not supply shower gel. There was too much furniture in the room and a tricky staircase to use. It's an old building with lots of quirks but the bed needed levelling. The food in the pub was great. We would stay again but not in that room.

A popular spot for both tourists and locals. They have a wide selection of beers at reasonable prices. The Rattler on tap is also a big bonus!

The mussels were great. Plump and perfectly cooked. The crab linguine was very disappointing. Bland and over cooked. The overbearing signs about glassware spoil the feel outside.

Great pub, perfect for people watching and great views of the harbour. Staff were super friendly and had a great choice of drinks - especially 0% beers.

Definitely a 5-star experience. This restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way. Each dish is boldly crafted by a chef with a deep understanding of flavor balance. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and the use of lemon elevates the dishes beautifully. The service is warm and welcoming—our server made us feel right at home. I started with the mussels, which were rich and creamy, yet well-balanced. The accompanying bread was a perfect match. I also recommend the linguine—it had a subtle Asian twist with wonderful crab flavors. The curry dish was an interesting interpretation of South Asian cuisine; I appreciated the creative use of sesame, though the rice was slightly overcooked for my taste. Overall, I highly recommended the place - especially impressive for a sightseeing town like St Ives.

Really quiet and welcoming restaurant right on the harbour, with a nice view across the water. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious and the seafood fresh. We had fish and chips (gluten-free), the catch of the day, seafood linguine, and the monkfish curry. I also got tenderstem broccoli as a side, they were crunchy and well seasoned. We only ordered soft drinks and a couple of beers, and it came to almost £40 each. I’d really recommend the place!

Lovely quiet spot in the heart of St Ives, would recommend. Food was 4/5. We had the oysters, it was fresh, however, we would much prefer to add the toppings ourselves as we find the ponzu and shallots were overpowering the natural flavour of the oysters. We had fried squid as our starter, light and crispy battered squid with refreshing salad. I had the fish and chips and they were good. Light and crispy batter. Chips were fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside. My partner had seafood linguine and it was a bit too salty. Desert was disappointing. We had the sticky toffee pudding, the pudding itself was dry on the inside. There wasn’t enough toffee sauce provided.

We came with our one year old daughter & 2 dogs and they were so accommodating. Views were wonderful. Food was incredible! Fully recommend the beef roast. Even the children’s menu had fab choice. First timers here and won’t be the last!

Great service, delicious food. Unfortunately the restaurant was really empty but we don’t understand why as this was the best meal we had whilst in St Ives. Thank you! Also great wine choice

BEST CHOWDER EVER This is probably the best seafood chowder we have ever had and we’ve eaten at over 20 Michelin star restaurants worldwide. Tasty, full of fish, Imaginative with lots of shellfish, and a beautifully cooked piece of cod with crispy skin on the top. Cooked today by chef Michael Best £20 lunch meal I’ve had in months. The view is amazing and the service faultless MUST GO TO IN ST IVES

Well worth visiting. Stairs to a first floor. We sat on the balcony, giving us a terrific view of the harbour, albeit that comes with the usual seagull dangers. Staff were pleasant. Food was good. Given a 4 due to the greens being undercooked and inedible. Would recommend.

Fantastic beach side - more than a cafe - serving lovely food. Very friendly and welcoming. We had a selection of dishes - Crab Taco, Garlic Prawns, Mussels with fries and beautifully soft bread and really creamy butter!

Nice place on Porthgwidden Beach, had a lovely table with a beautiful off the beach and beyond. Apart from the burger which looked dry and overcooked the food was pretty good and served generous portions. The service was OK, nothing special and felt a bit rushed to get us to leave after we just finished our meal. A bit of improvement around service and teach the kitchen how to make a decent burger then they’ll be on to a winner!

We come across this Beach Café by chance, it's tucked away down the beach approach just off the St Ives - Island car Park. Got to say the drive to and from the car park was tight and through the town, but we managed to squeeze down the tight roads in our Ford Ranger. The Porthgwidden Beach Café was a lovely unexpected jewel, we were greeted by the staff and seated at the lovely window table overlooking the bay. The food choice was just what we expected, and the quality was 2nd to non, we both had the fish and chips, which was great quality and taste. The service was extremely quick, and the staff where really friendly, giving us advice on the scenery and where we should visit. All in all I will give this place a 5/5 for food, service and a friendly atmosphere. We will definitely save this as a favourite for when we return back to Cornwall.

Well .. it was our 1st wedding anniversary & needless to say we had to go back to where we had our wedding breakfast mealy , only the two of us instead of the 3o one year ago this time round .. & what a joy ( cheaper too , lol ) , great views just as before & made relaxed .. quick catch up with 'Will' (plus others) & food ordered , service although a different waitress was second to none .. amazing food & 1st steak since being in town for the week , excellent perfectly cook & the lemon sole too . Wined Dined & Reminisced , fab evening & we'll be going back for sure ... why shouldn't we the food alone is enough.

The reason why is just one star for food is because we get squid rings which we paid £8.95…shocking, we got also burgers which was brilliant, perfect . You can see it in the picture. That was from takeaway

Great views food OK reasonably priced you can get a drink here beach is fab and a safe swim area

The female receptionist in the restaurant could not have been more unwelcoming or frosty in manner. We did however eat in the beach café which was lovely. So five stars for food and staff service at Beach café - none for welcome in restaurant.

Great food at a good price considering the area and placement of the restaurant. We really enjoyed our food and thought it was good bang for the buck. I thought the fish was lovely, decent size and the chips were good. Steak was also really good given a £12.99 steak and chips deal. Staff were friendly and attentive. Had a lovely sea view but had a street performer singing through the windows 😂

Tasty chowder, great creamy sauce for chip dipping. Nice seats. It was very busy when we visited, the place felt slightly understaffed as the few staff that worked there were rushed off their feet. However, saying that, the staff kept on checking up on us and always seemed friendly. Drinks and food came reasonably quickly. Wasn’t overly pricey. Nice place with good views.

I wanted quality fish and chips by the sea and unfortunately that’s not what I got. The chips seem to be fried oven chips rather than fresh potato and I was given haddock when I ordered cod. The fish itself was nice but wasn’t the cod I was expecting. Just serving proper chips would improve things massively.

Seeing some mixed reviews my expectations about the food were pretty average, but to my pleasant surprise the food, and the service far exceeded them. The staff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful in giving recommendations. Since this was lunch time, I ordered their tomato soup, monkfish and Panna Cotta for dessert. Every dish was very nicely presented, well cooked, and tasted great. Their chef definitely has talent. I can absolutely recommend this place based on my experience.

As we entered with dog one of the staff said “ oh we have prince walking through the door” I felt so welcoming… and the FOOD omg! I didn’t expect everything to be so delicious specially VEG PASTA WITH PRAWNs love it❤️

Probably the best seafood we’ve had in a while. Prawns were tender with delicious garlic butter, very generous portion sizes. Mussels soft and cooked well in moorish white wine creamy sauce. Gorgeous view too!

Very nice restaurant on 1st floor, entrance from behind the building. Great food. Very nice service people. Food was excellent, we'll be back.

Excellent restaurant with tasty steak and great service. We had the rib eye and the rump, both tasty and well cooked. The cheesecake was excellent too. Note the stairs down to the restaurant that may not suit less abled and dogs not allowed after 5pm.

The food here was nothing short of incredible. I had the ribeye steak, medium rare and it was so succulent and tender. One of the best I’ve had for sure. However, the presentation wasn’t great and there wasn’t much flair to the layout of the food in any way. The music that was playing didn’t really fit the vibe of the restaurant and wasn’t the original artists, it was a rubbish remake of the songs. Overall I had a great night, just some things to be improved upon. Please also note there is no mobile signal or wifi in the restaurant.

This is the richest, most pleasant restaurant I’ve been to. I ordered the steak. The steak is to DIE FOR!! It has such a rich flavor and I bet I can eat 3 steaks in one sitting. Lots of options for deserts, and my friend really liked the sticky toffee pudding. We really DEVOURED everything we ordered. Get a nice cup of tea. It may seem small at first but it’s actually a lot bigger than you would expect. It’s got a bar as well, if you want some drinks! They even give you little easy-to-bite mints at the end. The waitresses are extremely kind and helpful and they will provide extra information for your benefits. Also this place has the most amazing fries/chips!!! We asked them how they get it to that sort of texture and level and they happily told us. We will try it. Definitely will come here again for vacation!!!

One of the best meals we've had in a while. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. I can see why this restaurant is so highly rated in the area. We had 3 courses which can be seen in the photos. The portion sizes were good and the price was reasonable for the food quality you were getting. If you want a really cheap night out then this is not for you, you definitely get what you pay for here. The restaurant is tucked away and can be difficult to find unless you knows its there. There is a nice ambience inside and I would definitely return if coming back to St Ives

Were it not for the sound of music coming up from the stairs it would be quite easy to miss the entrance to St Ives Cellar Bistro - which would be a shame. Chandeliers in the hallway leading to the stairs down into the restaraunt create an air of opulence and sophistication that's enforced when greeted at the entrance to the large dining room. Although below street level natural light is provided by a window at one end of the long room as the old venue is built on a steep incline overlooking the harbour. The polished boarded floor is furnished with polished wooden tables spaced to create a calm and uncluttered feel to the dining area. We chose the grilled goats cheese to start, the herb encrusted hake for our main and the chocolate brownie for desert. We have dined at over a dozen restaraunts in St Ives and the food in the Cellar Bistro stands head and shoulders above the rest. The herb encrusted hake was amazing, perfectly seasoned and exploding with flavour. Every dish was beautifully presented. The chocolate brownie with salted caramel was breathtakingly fabulous! All the staff worked tirelessly as a team and still made time to engage in conversation at the tables when appropriate. Our whole evening was a superb, sophisticated yet friendly and down to earth experience and a culinary delight of the highest order. Simply fabulous!

We had dinner quite late there. It was very cozy and the service was good. The food was excellent! I especially recommend the sticky toffee pudding, which was to die for.

Bea-utiful.......Had an amazing night at cellar bistro, food was the best and Tony’s sticky toffee pudding was out of this world, Louise is such a lovely lady making us feel welcome and coming over to have a chat more than once. Restaurant was clean social distancing in place.Toilets were nice clean and tidy and hand sanitiser available. Thanks again team keep up the brilliant work.

The most amazing breakfast we have ever had! The service was great and the food came out quickly too. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. We had a double English, the smoker and an eggs Benedict and all were divine. Added benefit is that dogs are allowed in, and they have a doggy menu. Thank you.

Our second visit this week. And even better than the first. The service was superb again, it’s a nice place, brilliant location. She had Avo and Eggs again - loved it. I had Welsh Rarebit. Wow. It was simply amazing. The best Welsh Rarebit I have ever had. The little fella had some toast. Brilliant cafe. On our previous visit I had a Croque Madam, and it was delicious.

Popped in to the cafe this morning for breakfast. Lovely staff and interior is funky. Had the double full English which was superb, the waffle stack one had looked amazing and the poached eggs and avocado also looked really good. The pot of tea was great All in all a great place to visit and would recommend it. Ignore the moaners, I doubt they've ever cracked a smile since birth.

A good place for families to grab a quick brunch. Crab sandwich was really good. Flatbread brisket was on the dryer side, but was quite flavourful. Atmosphere was lively, decor was interesting and seating was comfortable/spacious.

Visited twice and had very yummy coffee, a really nice breakfast on the first visit and a delish scone on the second, with cornish jam and everything! Very cute atmosphere too ☺️ Great vegan options for my partner too.

We stumbled upon this café when we were looking to get a quick lunch before leaving St Ives and it was such a lovely find. Generous portions, good coffee, lots of options for vegetarians and very friendly service.

We went in here to get out of the rain and decided to try our first Cornish Cream Tea. Got sat immediately and staff were attentive and food arrived quickly. Warm and cosy atmosphere and a good experience.

The food was lovely, especially the mussels and lamb ragu. The haddock was dry and that whole meal was pretty bland. We also had the prawns to start and they were lovely, but maybe overpriced. All in all, a lovely experience, but the haddock let it down slightly.

As a reviewer, I always search for the positives and the mussels were definitely that, they were great! However, I was put off from ordering a starter and a dessert because of the poor service which was polite but slow. After waiting 30 minutes, the restaurant wasn't busy, our drinks and food order was finally taken and the food and drinks arrived at roughly the same time; like buses but without the iced water, which never arrived. I can only put this down to us being placed in an annexe away from the main restaurant, as we had our dog with us. It was a bit of a shame that the service was polite but poor, because our main was really tasty. A restaurant perhaps resting on its laurels because of the demand for tables at peak season.

Sunday lunch was absolutely first class. The food was fresh, beautifully cooked (no microwave here) and delicious. This is a fine example of how a traditional roast beef lunch should be. Well done

We've had a Wonderful and warm welcome when we had dinner there. The food was very original, tasty and perfectly cooked. I even went back 2 days after my first visit just to get a side of there to die for side of stemmed brocoli. I was welcomed with the same grace and warmth by a very charming and pleasant lady who invited us to sit down while waiting. That's that kind of sincere welcome that make you realise how special this place is.

This is a great dining spot in the heart of St Ives. An incredibly welcoming experience in a beautifully decorated restaurant… you have the option of seating in the restaurant or on the terrace which is great! The staff were very polite and the service was quick. This for me was an incredibly relaxing experience and the food was super tasty. I would recommend the beef rigatoni and the incredibly creamy buratta (one of the best I’ve ever had). Only thing I will say is the portion size was huge! But is that something really to complain about? I would definitely return here <3

Recommend to us from a friend. We we all blown away with the amount of flavour in the food here - I had the Prawn Risotto and my Wife had the Chowder. Our daughters had the mussels and truffle fries and we all very much enjoyed it. When we come back to St Ives we will be coming back here. Great food, service and nice venue.

New favourite restaurant in St Ives. We come every year and haven’t visited the loft before but are so glad we did! The food on offer is all really cosy and rich in flavour. For starter I had the muscles which were delicious and cooked in a lovely chorizo and tomato sauce - such an amazing change from the usual white wine. I had the Hake which was absolutely delicious and came with the most amazing curry sauce I’ve ever had. The rest of my party had the beef cheek and the lamb rigatoni which were both slow cooked and the meat was falling to pieces they said they were delicious too! The service was good but could have been slightly better if the staff were more attentive- they seemed very rushed and busy. We will definitely visit again.

Not a very good experience. Drink came room temperature and the chips were very soggy and pale. The way our food was put in the bag wasn’t good either. Most boxes on its side and curry sauce was leaking. Shame as this used to be one of my favourite chip shops in town.

Popped in as walking by and not expecting the amazing food and service we received. Very good price too for the middle of St Ives. Definitely recommend the seafood sharing platter which is more than enough for 2 adults and was incredible! Thank you.

Popped in for take away, the reateraunt is up stairs. I was served by a young girl behind the counter who clearly didn't want to serve me or be at work, the guy with shades on seemed a bit more attentive Food: didn't think much of it at all, and the seven other people that were with me wouldn't visit again or rate the food. The owner needs to take a look at his team running the show.

Chips £3.35 and pea fritter £2.75 were OK. I was a bit disappointed with the very mushy peas as it was puréed like baby food. Staff seemed bored, leaning on the counter yawning away looking down the steps like she didn’t want to be there.

First time coming in here today with my mom on holiday and it was great friendly welcoming staff and prawn cocktail was beautiful and the fish and chips were also really nice well worth the money

This establishment seems tiny, but they actually have a comfortable and stylish upstairs seating area. Our waitresses were lovely, friendly and very attentive. Our food came quickly despite the place being very busy with both takeaways and the restaurant orders! It was piping hot, and the price was reasonable for what we got.

Excellent fish and chip shop. All made fresh as we were waiting. Fantastic scampi and a generous portion. Chips were superb, and lots of salt & vinegar. Pleasant staff. Would highly recommend

This cafe overlooking the harbour is an absolute gem. The coffee and the cakes are innovative and fab! But what sets it apart is the team. We went there 3 times during our stay and everytime the staff were engaging, interested and just lovely. (Sadly in contrast to some other establishments we tried). A very busy coffee shop but always took time for pleasantries. They were the reason it was our cafe of choice. Thanks you ladies, you are a credit to the business, you made our coffee mornings an absolute joy! (We were the couple who always chose to sit at the front table for 2 - Paul reading Tim Peake and my beautiful partner Susan).

Just returned from 2 x weeks in St Ives the BCB is high on our list of recommendations. Popping in for a coffee, start of a pub crawl, pizza & cocktails. People watching and a drink after a day on the beach. Just perfect and the views, lovely.

The beach cafe was the place to go in St Ives! Sadly this has changed. Multiple times I have had to go and ask to order when there are hardly any other customers. I was served raw bacon on my bagel and after ordering an oat milk latte was given regular milk. Its the small details that are now being missed. The view is 10/10 as long as vans don't stop infront.

We had BBB and build-your-own. Both are great. The portions are generous but not excessive. Poached eggs are of perfection. Friendly and polite service. Highly recommended.

Fabulous place for coffee, beers, ciders, spirits and soft drinks... They also do a lovely selection of cakes and savories... Staff very friendly and happy to chat.

Food was lovely and the drinks were cold. All the staff were fantastic but a shout out to Chloe who was our server, she was polite and full of energy. Great service! Would recommend if your on a trip to St. Ives :)

Really Friendly , pop in regularly for a coffee or a alcoholic drink later in the day . They do nice tapas . It’s a great place to people watch or to enjoy the harbour view .

We stumbled across this place during our stay in st Ives and we were so glad we did. The food was amazing, the biggest burgers we'd ever seen! Everything we ordered was delicious and well presented, the staff were all super friendly and gave great service. Would definitely go back.

Great pub-restaurant with a good selection of food and beers. The atmosphere was nice and welcoming. We had a small communication issue with our waitress, but she mentioned she was new, so it’s understandable. Overall, a pleasant experience!

Not eaten here in a couple years but it’s a favourite of ours and we looked forward to returning! Food was fantastic! Be prepared to get messy, Hickory Squealer is impossible to eat and keep clean but it’s definitely worth it! Wednesdays offer of extra wings was also fantastic and delicious!! Staff couldn’t have been better! Savannah in particular was extremely polite and friendly and offered advice on the menu, noticing that my daughter was (mistakenly) looking at the plant based side of the menu and checking whether it was plant based she was after, or the chicken. She also offered for us to taste a couple of the lagers, with us not being familiar with what was on offer! We look forward to our next visit!

Visited last night for dinner they do beer and chicken and also have a beer and plant menu! Catering for all. They also have a kids menu too. Some other reviews have suggested this isn’t kid friendly, its St Ives every restaurant caters for families. Steep stairs to enter but had a warm welcome. Recommend booking in advance you need to enter card details which are held but no money taken. Food arrived quick within 15 mins. We ordered x2 burgers, fries and a mac and cheese. Kids portion was big and tasty and comes with a drink. It had a rusty feel but I think it felt really cheap inside and grubby. The walls are really dirty if you noticed them. Toilets are cheap and could go with a scrub. I left wanting more for the prices they are charging if I'm honest. £20 for a burger and fries. I had the jerk burger and was expecting a home made mango chutney but I think it was bought from a jar. 10% service charge automatically added to the bill. All in all a nice meal, good service and food was good just nothing amazing.

We had a lovely meal we took our dog with us she was happy not too noisy Super friendly staff. Amazing food just spot on cooked and flavours are bang on. Oh and the cocktails are well worth a try. 👌

Lovely girls serving us. Didn’t book but still got seated. Lush food and drinks and good location

The place is upstairs, a rather steep set of stairs. We were seated almost immediately, tables were cleaned for us and drinks ordered promptly. Local craft beers and some strong ones, I like that. I didnt check the menu before arrival, reasoning Beer N Bird is chicken and beer, however its simply burgers really. They are great burgers, portion sizes are extremely fair. The flavours are good, ingredients fair quality. The staff were young but good, chatty and have a laugh but don't pester you too much. There was a girl singing the other end of the room.. not that great to be fair, however, was not too loud to ruin stuff. Overall a decent enough dinner.

The tomato soup with the cheese scone was so delicious; the soup was herby with a bit of spice, not too salty and the cheese scone was warm, the butter softened. Thoughtful service. That bowl really did the trick on a cold February day. I had ice cream, of course. The flavours I chose did not disappoint (2 scoops, one Belgian choc, one vanilla). I didn't have space for the popular 'Shipwreck' at the time. I did, however, go back the next day to get a scoop, and yes, delicious 😋 I also tried the seasonal apple cider sorbet. I think if I had a whole scoop in the summer as opposed to a taster in February, I would have to enjoy it as a sorbet float 🍹✨️

My personal favourite ice cream (alongside Roskilly's) but they do a very nice lunch too. We had emmental, pastrami and gherkin toasties. Highly recommended. And the Moo-berry flavour ice cream seemed to give me a remarkable energy boost that lasted the rest of the day! Apparently it is made with about half a dozen different berries. Have they discovered some new secret formula?! 😁

Tried the chocolate and the raspberry ripple. The chocolate was decent, but nothing that stood out. Unfortunately, the raspberry ripple was a bit of a letdown — I was expecting a stronger, fruitier flavor. Overall, it was okay, but I was hoping for something a little more special.

Love their ice cream! Big scoop with waffle cone for a decent price!!

Best ice cream in St Ives! We come here every time we are in St Ives. Friendly fast staff, lovely shop, truly delicious flavours well maid. Added bonus that it’s late opening and you can get excellent cakes and coffee too

Loved the cafe! That worker Ruth is so kind! Her latte art is so beautiful, get that on a bag! :)

In my research for delicacies in Cornwall, this place popped up often and I was quite keen to know what a moomaid is! Finding it was not difficult as it's at the corner of a busy road. They have high chairs along the glass windows and a few tables inside for groups. They sell merchandise as well along with food and are pet friendly. We visited this place almost all of the days during our stay for their avocado on toast, brie and pesto toastie and coffee. We did try a few flavours of their ice cream and found pistachio to be the best. The sourdough bread they use is pretty good and the ingredients they use for their food is fresh and good quality as is evident in the taste. Watching cars and vans make the right turn around it's corner always fascinated me while sipping on coffee and enjoying a slice of their cake. I have tried a few varieties of the cake they serve in my visits and do notice that the cut slices are always a bit dry (orange and almond cake, coffee and walnut) but the ones cut fresh from a loaf were moist and delicious (lemon drizzle). They might have to find a way to keep the cake slices from going dry being in contact with air throughout the day. The avocado toast and brie pesto toastie are heavenly and we will be going back for it whenever we are in St Ives. Their scone with cream and jam was good as well. The staff, though friendly and prompt in their service, do look a bit fatigued and detached as the day progresses probably due to being on their feet all day serving customers and managing the cafe.

Stopped here to keep out of the pouring rain, and to use the toilets. The staff were friendly, and accommodating - it was really busy but they still gave us a table despite us not ordering food. I had Cornish Smugglers rum and lemonade - it was gorgeous! There's a great selection of local beer and spirits and having checked out the food menu, and seeing the hearty plates leaving the kitchen, would definitely come back for a meal. Great traditional pub, serving traditional food and drinks, highly recommended.

Had delicious lunch of fish pie. Huge portion at very reasonable price of £12. The two female bar staff were so friendly and helpful. A lovely find in a pricey and busy town.

We went for Sunday lunch and it was very good. Large portion, hot, and tasted amazing, service by the ladies was on point, friendly and warm welcome. We will definitely go back again during our stay, make sure you go. They don't take bookings so I'd it's full have a pint and wait, you'll be glad you did. Proper old school pub, we loved it!

It started a bit weird we can admit that. I had to pay before the service but we took our chances. The food comes really fast. Less than half of pint of Guinness later everything was on the table fresh hot lovely made. Perfect music and sound level. Lovely staff. Amazing location. Enjoy every minute of it. Tomorrow is an other day, but don’t count on it.

Fantastic lunch. Beautifully cooked lovely food,piping hot, very generous portions and very well priced unlike many other places in St Ives. Friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend

On a busy Tuesday in July we found The Union Inn after a recommendation from a local shop keeper. We easily found a table for 5 and duly ordered drinks and food. Good pub grub, I had a burger which was well priced for central St Ives and plenty of it. Staff were really friendly behind the bar and the lady you brought our food out.

We visited yesterday with friends for food, one of the lunches we Asked for jacket potato with chilli and cheese we were told they can’t do cheese on it bar woman told they don’t do that and don’t have the tools to grate it ?? This woman was a real people person NOT. When the chilli came out it was ridiculously hot and not in temperature I had a few mouthfuls about quarter and couldn’t eat anymore the rest of our table tried it and said the same thing, we re looked at the menu to see how we missed some warning of hot and spicy etc but nothing. All my party on the table have had many chillies but nothing like this it was ridiculous. I’ve just spent last day and night suffering with really bad heartburn. We would have said something to the blonde hair lady behind the bar but clearly she wouldn’t have been helpful in anyway.

Yummy! All the staff were soo nice. I had the sweet apple and blackberry pastie that was vegan 😋 and they gave us tap water as we didn't order any drinks. The sweet pastie was so so yummy!!! Would 100% recommend

A lovely little cafe in the heart of st Ives. We visited a few times as they did gluten free pasties. The food is good but I do feel the prices are a little on the high side, and it would be nice to see a sandwich option thats without pork or brie. The iced coffee is good and the staff are really friendly. There isn’t loads of seating available but when you do get a space it’s a nice atmosphere or you can take away. They also do gluten free scones!

Lovely cafe for a nice breakfast. It was our last day before heading back and we haven’t had a cream tea so we went there for a cream tea and as it was our last meal we also ordered the scotch eggs and a sausage roll. We thought the cream tea was really good but a bit over price as it came without a tea. The scotch egg was a bit dry, however on the other hand, the sausage roll was really good and we had the best coffee from St Ives. A bit of mix feeling but we would definitely give them a go. We didn’t have the sandwich but they look good also.

We were looking for a Cream Tea in St Ives and this little cozy cafe didn’t disappoint us. The cream tea was absolutely delicious, my daughter just had the “best brownie ever” and I had a heavenly scrumptious Apple & Blackberry Pastie. I would come back one thousands times, nice staff, very clean and exquisite food variety

This is a lovely small café (literally 5 or so tables). The staff were very warm and welcoming, and the cream tea was the best I have ever had. I would recommend this place heartily, they deserve all the business they can get. (We went as a family of 4, but probably best suited to pairs.)

I cannot thank staff enough for all their help and support, when I became unwell just before eating their delicious food and needed an ambulance. Professional and very attentive on a very busy Bank Holiday Monday. Thank you once again!! I do plan to return sometime for a calmer dining experience.

Really disappointed! Worst gluten free pasty and scones we’ve ever had! And I don’t say this lightly! We were directed here by another bakery after asking for gluten free pasties and scones. We heard them directing every who asked here! Queued for ages for a table. Staff were rushed and busy. Not particularly helpful or interested. When we received our gluten free pasties and scones they came served heated within plastic wrap! They were highly processed and awful substitutes for the real things. Dry and chewy. Nowadays so many places make such amazing gluten free options there really is no excuse for such a sub standard offering. Don’t waste your time!! Really not worth the visit if you’re gluten free.

Great roast, great drinks, fantastic prices (bout 25 pounds per person for a roast plus drinks). We came back after our roasts for a couple drinks to play darts and pool. Got a little slighted when we got asked to move from the darts table cause they forgot to set a table for dinner - felt a bit like that could have set a table adjacent to this area so we could have also stuck around!

We just had an amazing sunday roast!!! Very delicious. Nice atmosphere and very friendly stuff. We will be definitiv come during our stay in Carbis Bay

Great local pub. Good pint of Doom Bar. Friendly service. Food was good quality pub grub. Children's portion only slightly smaller than adult so good value. Bit cold in the pub. Pool table and games area. Dangerous exiting the pub if you've had a few too many as fast road straight out side! Support your local!

Excellent pub, staff very friendly and establishment itself very clean. Decided to get a meal, (fish and chips) and for the price was delicious and good portion size. Would recommend 👍

Went on a Wednesday night. Busy as it was a quiz night. Bar staff were a little rude maybe because they were busy but we were given the brush off when we asked if there were any spare tables. Quiz master was a bit too over friendly ,it was obvious he knew some of the teams & was having banter with them which didn't come across well to other people & teams taking part.Used a few swear words when there were families with young children eating in the dining area. Maybe he should be a bit more professional if he's going to compere a quiz that includes tourists considerting they are putting money behind the bar on a quiz night.

We have visited this pub 2 nights in a row . We are on holiday from Kent. The guys are so lovely and friendly and made us feel welcome . The food was fantastic hence why we visited twice already in our week here . My steak was cooked to perfection . I highly recommend this place .

We rang up as was interested in doing the pub quiz As we like to keep traditional pubs going. Was told if not eating wouldn’t need to book a table and can just turn up. . Anyway having dashed back from Newquay to get here as soon as we walked through the door all of sudden no tables spare and fully booked ! Strange as we could see empty spaces around us. Clearly a pub for the locals and not tourists. Landlord basically couldn’t give a txss and we left quicker than it took us to travel down here. Anyway it’s your loss as we like food and drinks and you lost out on £150 between 5 of us to the sloops inn at st Ives which clearly more welcomed us and appreciated us being there. So next year we will completely bypass this on our travels to st Ives. 👋👋 zero stars.

Certainly lovely icecream but the shop in Copperhouse has a very small counter, it could do with a bigger counter with two people serving. I was in there today and it was a quiet a long queue going out into the street I nearly left but I stayed. Two people behind me left after a while and it is not summer holidays yet. It is a large area in there for people to eat their icecreams but has small area to queue and to get served which is very disappointing.

We hired Mr B's vintage ice cream van for an event the day after our wedding and it was brilliant! Our guests absolutely loved it, the ice cream was delicious and Nikki who was serving and also planned the event wirh us is so incredibly helpful and lovely. We went to a tasting session earlier on in the year at one of the shops and that was a great experience too. There are so many flavours to choose from including dairy free/vegan options.

We had a really great experience here recently. The ice creams were genuinely so creamy, and the texture was probably the best I've ever enjoyed. Plus their vegan range was really wonderful, with so many unique flavours to try! There was also a really kind staff member who not only gave us a wonderful service that day, who allowed us to try all the vegan flavours, and was just an overall friendly person. But they were also kind enough to offer me a glass of water to take my morning medication when they noticed I needed it- I'm disabled, and had forgotten my own water bottle, so I really did appriciate their kind help.

Nikki provided the absolute best service possible for our recent wedding. Great communication before the event, an incredible in parlour tasting experience and THE best ice cream and service in the day of our wedding no couldn’t recommend Nikki and her vintage ice cream van highly enough for your wedding. A choice of 6 flavours, cones, tubs, flakes and personalised wafers. Thank you Nikki for totally rocking it and being such a memorable part of our day for ourselves and our guests.

Amazing Ice Cream! Really generous and the Chocolate Sorbet in particular was amazing plus the homemade Fudge sticks were LUSH!! The staff were really friendly and helpful too. Highly recommend and will be back soon!!

I really enjoyed my first visit to this local ice cream parlour. Tori was very kind and prepared a fantastic fresh waffle with my selected choices of wonderful ice cream, cherry and pecan.

Lovely service here by the lady serving us. The ice cream was a good portion size and tasted nice, Wouldn’t of said the ice cream was anything out of the ordinary though. Although would of liked a clotted cream flavour which is one of my favourites. My partner had the lotus biscoff and said she enjoyed it but was a little fiddly to eat when it came to the waffle with the spoon provided. Would have again though. Thank you

We had a lovely experience at The Cove Café. The chai latte was incredibly delicious, and the bap was really tasty. The view was stunning—perfect for a relaxing break. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!

A lovely little cafe. Dog friendly. Amazing views whilst having a drink or food. The menu offers basic variety of breakfast options but there is something on there for everyone. They do special evenings but I've never been able to book as they are very popular. Opens 9:30am to 21:30. Alcohol is served here. Nothing finer raising a glass to the views that surround you.

Absolutely love this cafe! The food was amazing (especially the crab bap), along with the coffee and wine. It’s a gorgeous spot to chill and take in the lovely sea view. We didn’t feel rushed at all and spent several hours there.. coffee, lunch and then a lovely bottle of wine! We also popped along the following day as we loved it so much. The staff were so friendly and helpful, who were so passionate about their cafe. Gutted we won’t be here to enjoy it on a weekend evening as it looks brilliant from their Instagram page.

Our favourite cafe in Cornwall by far! You won’t find anywhere with a better view to enjoy delicious food and great coffee. The staff are always super friendly and the cafe has a lovely relaxing atmosphere. We were down in the area for 4 days and visited on 3 separate occasions for food and drinks! Highly recommend the sausage and egg baps. Can’t wait to be back down in a few months!

Visited twice during an Easter holiday break - once for a cuppa on (sunny) Easter Monday, and again on the Friday, which was a colder rainier day! Able to get seats both days (inside on both occasions). Cuppa and coffee were great - a big mug of tea with oat milk, and a flat white coffee. Paid something like £6, which is fair. Drinks were lovely, views are incredible! On the last day of our holiday, we decided to walk to Cove Café, enjoy a couple of drinks and get some food - such a good decision! We arrived just after noon, ordered a couple of rum and coke (I recommend "King of Prussia" if you want something smooth and easygoing), and enjoyed the views. Then ordered the burger (burger, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato) and chips, and the mezze platter (flatbreads, olives, hummus, baba ganoush and a third that we weren't quite sure what it was, but it was delicious!) Still had some room left, so had the pannacotta for dessert. Menu changes regularly. Staff are friendly. Views are spectacular! Our new favourite local café near to where we stay on holiday.

Every time I come back here it just makes feel amazing wow them views!! But it’s not just the views you get the best coffee and cakes too! The food is absolutely amazing too 5🌟at least, see you soon xx

Great food and location to die for, friendly staff, dog friendly. Can’t ask for more.

Definitely not a good cornish pastry. I got the lamb and mint and honestly it didn’t taste great which i was expecting. Very little meat and lots of potatoes. Disappointed. Staff were definitely not the friendliest. Overall I wouldn’t recommend.

Nice variety of pasties but unfortunately the last few trips to the Bakehouse my pasties were served cold. Staff are super unfriendly to the point where I get the feeling that I'm inconveniencing them? TBH, I would rather support the smaller bakeries that put more effort into their food and service.

Pasties were amazing!! Great flavour. Even went back on our last day to bring home a selection of different options. We preordered the box of 12 and all cooked fresh, still hot when we collected and staff were really friendly

Bought takeaway pasties and sausage rolls here at lunchtime. Service was good but food was cold. It’s a shame as pasties were otherwise pretty good.

ABSOLUTE HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Got a pasty at 9:30AM and it was cold and old. Went back to ask them if they could hit it up and it ended up being soggy and not very enjoyable. I ended up binning it and wasting my money.

Got a bbq chicken and bacon sandwich and wished I had gotten another. Very friendly, quick to make and put a alot of filling in the sandwich which made it amazing.

Had a medium Cornish pasty, very underwhelmed. The pasty was luke warm at best and not filled with meat and vegetables as the pict depicts 👎

We were pleasantly surprised with this little gem tucked away between Hayle and St Ives. Awesome interesting Mediterranean food! Had lunch there on our way home from the long weekend away. The shop, which is an extension to the restaurant has amazing wines and quirky products that foodies love. Definitely recommended and will come back when in the area again. The service was always attentive and on time.

I went on Saturday to the wine shop to buy a bottle of wine I drank at lunch at the old forge. The man in the shop was so miserable. He used to work as a waiter previously and I recognised him. He was changing the prices on the wine from the recent VAT increase on 1.08. All wine was going up a £1 he explained. He hadn't got to change the price label on the wine I wanted but refused to sell it to me at the lower advertised price despite me pointing out it was my customer right. He was so miserable and unpleasant I nearly walked out. However I paid the new price knowing I was entitled to the old price and as a matter of principal wanted to share my experience.

A wonderful surprise after a delightful meal at The Old Forge next door. There was a good range of wines from around the world at reasonable prices compared to other businesses in the area. Managed to find my wife a bottle of wine which she had wanted for ages but was almost always unavailable elsewhere. Have returned a few time since and always happy with service and products

Right off the Beaton track, an exclusive feel, great in the heat, loads of great wines. Blink and you’ll miss it, see it and you’ll definitely go there again!

Lovely little niche boutique sampling some great wines from Europe, charcutterie, cheese and craft beer. It also has a small eating section where you can get some of the products made into pizzas and sharing dishes. Some great flavors of course, but I must admit I was hoping for a more bistro inspired menu with main some more exciting main courses. The children menu is mediocre. A great lunch and breakfast place though, and a lot of potential in these walls.

My favourite place for breakfast. Good coffee. Good choices including healthy options. They have a very nice pizza menu and tapas for lunch and evenings too. I have always had a good meal here.

Fantastic shop, lots of wines from off the beaten track. Friendly, knowledgeable people. We always pop in when we're down here but this is the first time we've eaten here - really excellent Mediterranean food too.

By far the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten! Every element was better than anything we have ever eaten before. The fish was lovely chunky and fresh. The batter was delicious and not greasy (I can’t normally eat much batter). The chips are next level cooked in beef dripping, crispy on the outside fluffy inside and I had curry sauce which again I would say is the best I’ve ever had. I never want to eat fish and chips from anywhere else ever again because I know I would just be disappointed!

Lovely fish and chips, genuinely the best fish and chip shop chips we’ve ever had! The beer battered halloumi was delicious as was the homemade tartar sauce and curry sauce!

Some of the best fish and chips I've had in years! Its not cheap and the fish not the biggest but its really well cooked. They use beef dripping which makes a big difference. The owner also has family business at Inn for all Seasons at Redruth which serves a great roast.

Takeaway was superb. Great fish and chips and very tasty pineapple rings. All six of us loved our meal - and it was ready to be collected on time. Well done

Best chips I've had in a long time! Went here because the first fish and chip shop I encountered had nowhere I could safely tie my dog. This one, I could at least order from the doorway (although a dog ring outside would be handy). Staff were really friendly. Prices reasonable and opening hours good. Not quite enough vinegar though 😉

Our first time visiting this lovely fish and chip shop on holiday, and my partner and I both agreed it’s one of the best fish and chips we have ever had! The chips are extra crispy, and fluffy on the inside. Reasonably priced too - a must visit if you’re passing through Hayle.

Me and my partner visited here around 3 months prior to this review. We popped in one evening on the way back to our campsite to grab some chips after a day by the sea. We are now sat here, 3 months later, debating the fact that we still haven't had chips as good as the ones we had here. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend giving them a try, never had chips as good to this day. Will be back in the future!

This is a hidden gem, came here because it had such good reviews - food was great, really fresh and super tasty. Fish was great quality and chips were perfect. Good service, quick considering how busy they were! Highly recommended!

Proper old-fashioned fish and chips done right! This place is a gem – no frills, just great food and friendly service. The cod was perfectly crispy on the outside and flaky inside – clearly fresh and fried to order. The chips were spot on too – golden, fluffy, and full of flavour, not greasy like you get in some places. Portion sizes are generous, and for the price, you won’t find better value around here. Feels like a proper traditional chippy – the kind you don’t see much anymore. Highly recommended if you want classic British fish and chips done properly! If you're local you'll probably already know or simply holidaying down here you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.

We had the best fish and chips in the area quick service with a smile too it back to the lodge and the fish is was beautiful as per photo shown. Great food down to the last bite. I would recommend this to everyone, parking is right out side and plenty

Fantastic fish and chips -crispy chips and great portion size. Arrived close to closing time but very friendly and accommodating. Best fish and chips in years.

Consistently yum food & competitive prices, juicy fish & tasty fresh cooked chips with different sizes you can buy & generous tasty portions, varied wide menu & now even garlic mushrooms.😋 Still selling free range local eggs at gd prices too. Friendly prompt service & Just Never fails. 👍 Ps. Nice battered sausage too!

Long queues would recommend ordering in advance. The fish was fantastic, tasted great. The chips were a bit dry for my liking, but that's just me personally overall 5/5

You will not stumble across this place but it is well worth a specific trip as I made from a local campsite. It was busy on a Saturday night (as a good place should be!) so there was a little wait, but it was worth it for one of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had - the chips were hands down THE BEST. Lovely service from the ladies behind the counter and I thought it was also very good value.

Bought the chicken which is by far my favourite item on the menu atm. I wish it would be a regular item. Also had the chilli cheese bites with bbq sauce. My go to drink was of course a large mango and pineapple smoothie. Service was very smooth and not one item was wrong. Ordered on the app to get the points.

was absolutely starving after driving around south cornwall. we waited a while to be served at the drive thru. and sadly my milkshake was a bit leaky! it almost went all over the car. the colleague saw this and tried to mop it up but to no avail. i can’t really fault the place though, my cheeseburger was banging. sometimes a cheeseburger just hits the spot perfectly. plenty of parking around there too.

Service was really slow even though the restaurant wasn’t very busy. Staff too busy talking rather than serving customers. Received order, got back to my car and realised half the order was missing.

We stopped by on a Saturday evening with a large party of children ( we were 59!) as part as an organised trip to the Scillies. The staff in Hayle were ( as they have been in the past) very accommodating, helpful and particularly friendly with us. We arrange to email them our order in advance so we could make things easier for everybody and everything was spot on! They even replaced a couple of drinks that our kids spilled at no extra cost. All the staff were incredibly efficient and I really thank them for their smiles and kindness.

Visited via drive thru. Got a fairly complicated order right first time which is good for McDonalds. Not local to the area but it delivered in accordance with our McDonalds expectations (which isn't necessarily a bad thing) - will visit again when next in the area

Visited McDonald's [Hayle] today. Weather was fine but the kids’ play area was locked. Told it's due to the slide being wet, but it’s dry and not raining. Disappointed, staff didn’t seem willing to open it. They just can't be asked. I understand that's a busy morning but it won't be for long if they behave like this.@McDonaldsUK”

Best McDonald’s I’ve been too, both child and disabled spaces all clean outside no rubbish blowing around like most. Kids play area obviously closed due to COVID and queuing to enter good COVID safety precautions screens and gel staff wearing masks and cleaning table thoroughly. Staff were really friendly and helpful especially the lady front of house called Emma. It’s always a test of a McDonald’s with special orders both of which were spot on and delivered quickly. Only thing that is missing is EV Charing points.

Absolutely tremendous place. We've been twice during our current visit. Kebabs have to be one of the best we've ever sampled. Great tasting and plenty of it. You certainly won't be complaining about portion sizes. Partner had a pizza and she was really impressed with the quality which takes a lot :) Great clean place with friendly staff and superb service that finish this place off. Not just the best kebab shop in Hayle but quite possibly Cornwall. Recommended.

When entering, expect a dark, foreboding feeling like you’re a Hobbit and you’ve just realized you’re in Mordor for the first time. The staff seem unfriendly, preoccupied, and somewhat entitled. While the food can look acceptable, the pita bread is consistently rubbery enough that you could probably use it to patch a hole in your tires to avoid getting stuck in Hayle. I question the hygiene, almost every morning after eating there my toilet takes more machine gun fire than Omaha beach on D-Day and my intestines twist and turn like the scene in The Thing, where the half-transformed dog creature rears its head and screams before being incinerated. And yet, I still find myself returning — like going back to an old girlfriend who only ever used you like a dirty rag. But when there isn’t another visibly identifiable kebab to be found for more than ten nautical miles west of Hayle, any port in a storm will do.

((£10.20)) for kebab nowadays. But massive portion, nice donner meat not to greasy or dryed out, nice fresh salad, Nice crispy chips, Very clean everybody had gloves on 5 star hygiene. Nothing to complain about really.

Absolutely shocking. Nearly £6 for half a box of chips and cheese which felt like it had been left too long to the point it was like rubber. And the burger wasn’t even in the box correctly andhardly any sauce. Twice we’ve ordered and it’s been like this.

Donner Kebab 2.5/5 (generic wholesale, no flavour) Chicken Kebab 1/5 (dry and not nice at all) Chips 2/5 (Frozen chips, not fresh chip shop chips) Jalapeno Cheese Bites: Given macaroni cheese bites by mistake 🤣 Atmosphere: Not exactly customer centric, blasting music like they're trying to relive their clubbing days in the 90's. I'd say it's been around since 2006, as there's not many other options in the area. Ended up leaving 75% of the meal, won't go back. 👇Check the reply from the owner, it shows how immature, unprofessional and that they obviously don't like real feedback. Pathetic to be honest. Also, they used ChatGPT to generate the response, as they accidentally posted the A.I auto response saying: "Let me know if you want it to sound more formal, casual, or apologetic" 🤣🤣🤣

Grand size portions wow, definitely value for money, we were out at the riviera haven at the Bluff Inn driver had no reception but came and personally found us in the pub, definitely recommend

Part of our order was missing had to ring the shop twice when the meal finally arrived it was barely warm.meal is not the same microwaved to rewarm