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These restaurants and Pubs are all within easy reach of St.Ives - again, we've tried them all!
The Halsetown Inn. Just a mile or so out of town on the back road to Penzance. Wall Street Journal 'One the top Five in Europe 2014' New owners in 2020 www.halsetowninn.co.uk
The Tinners Arms. “At Zennor one sees infinite Atlantic, all peacock-mingled colours, and the gorse is sunshine itself. Zennor is a most beautiful place: a tiny granite village nestling under high shaggy moor-hills and a big sweep of lovely sea beyond, such a lovely sea, lovelier even than the Mediterranean..... It is the best place I have been in, I think" (D.H Lawrence 1916).
I don’t know if Lawrence visited the Tinner’s Arms, but you should; it was built in 1271 to accommodate the masons who built St.Senara’s Church, which is famous for it’s mermaid. Alastair Sawday’s ‘Cream of the crop’ pub in 2006. A six mile walk from St Ives if you are brave enough. We love the Tinners!
The Victoria Inn, Perranuthnoe – A great village pub, with award winning cooking. Has achieved recognition in all the major food guides since 1998. Open all year. 01736 710309 www.victoriainn-penzance.co.uk
Kota, Porthleven On the harbour head in Porthleven, and already in the Michelin Guide, Good Food Guide, Hardens, and the AA. Fresh, local farm and seafood products. Renowned for it’s stunning seafood with a ‘light Asian twist’ The owner is half Maori, quarter Chinese, and quarter Malaysian! The sister restaurant, Kota Kai, is nearby and less formal, with a great children's area 01326 563407 www.kotarestaurant.co.uk
The Gurnard’s Head, Zennor 2009 Good Hotel Guide, Pub of the Year. 2011 Good Pub Guide, Best dining pub Cornwall. Say no more! 01736 796928. There is a lovely walk down to the sea from this pub. www.gurnardshead.co.uk
The Beach Restaurant, Sennen Just (2015) taken on by Michelin starred Ben Tunnicliffe, this award winning restaurant built by local craftsmen, overlooks the beach. They own their own fishing boat, the Rosebud, with daily seasonal catches, including lobster, straight to the table. 01736 871191 www.thebeachrestaurant.com
2 Fore Street, Mousehole. Really very good Bistro. Chef proprietor Joe Wardell trained under Raymond Blanc. Fantastically fresh food. Gets great reviews, and not too dear. Go for lunch in the rear courtyard. 01736 731164 www.2forestreet.co.uk
The Old Coastguard, Mousehole. Now owned by the Gurnards Head and already earning awards and accolades, Cornwall Dining Pub of the Year 2012– great views from the bar. We eat here regularly. Open all year. 01736 731222. www.oldcoastguardhotel.co.uk
Tolcarne Inn Newlyn. Owned and run by Michelin starred chef Ben Tunnicliffe. As you expect in Newlyn, it's all about the fish! www.tolcarneinn.co.uk 01736 363074
The Café at Tremenheere Gardens, Nr.Gulval, Penzance. A really nice place to go for a trip out. Tremenheere is a recently restored exotic garden near Penzance, with a terrific café for lunch, and a regular program of events. Really worth a visit, some great new installations added for 2015 www.tremenheere.co.uk 01736 448 089
The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick Beach. A hour away, near Porthscatho, on the Roseland Peninsular. Just fantastic. Look it up.
www.hiddenhut.co.uk
The Logan Rock Inn, Treen, TR19 6LG. A great old pub, ideal if you are visiting Porthcurno, or Penberth Cove 01736 810495
The Harbourside Refuge, Porthleven Multi-Michelin starred chef Michael Caines' outpost. Right on the harbour, and really good.
www.theharboursiderefuge.co.uk
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar, Newlyn Even Rick Stein raves about this place. No booking, turn up and hope, and wait your turn!
www.mackerelskycafe.co.uk
The Rockpool Cafe, Gwithian Great place for lunch or summer supper. A great walk out to Godrevy whilst you are there.
www.therockpoolbeachcafe.co.uk
The Rockpool Cafe, Mousehole A lovely cafe at the bottom of the car park as you come in to Mousehole.
www.rockpoolmousehole.co.uk