The gem in the crown of Cornish resorts, St Ives is one of the most popular places to visit in Cornwall. This surf-tastic seaside paradise is home to one of the best beaches in Europe and the best coastal staycation spots according to Coast Magazine, and there’s miles of beautiful coastal walkies to enjoy.
Like most of Cornwall, it also happens to be very dog-friendly! We’ve fetched these 15 dog-friendly pubs in St Ives for you and Fido to pop in for a drink or dinner after whetting your appetite after a day out enjoying the local beaches.
The Castle Inn
The Castle Inn is one of the best pubs to be found in St Ives according to TripAdviser, and it also happens to be one of the most pet-friendly. Doggos are welcome inside the bar and there’s always a supply of free treats, because it would be rude for just the humans to have bar snacks!
This brilliant boozer was also the favourite haunt of the local artists, including the late sculptor Barbara Hepworth.
● Address: 16 Fore Street, TR26 1AB
● Opening Times: Sun-Thu: 11:00-00:00 / Fri-Sat: 11:00-01:00
Halsetown Inn
The furthest pub from town but well worth the walkies to find is the Halsetown Inn, a family and dog-friendly pub just outside St Ives. This pub doesn’t just offer up good grub and tasty ales, they’re a real community hub and even run their own cookery school.
At its heart though, it’s a cosy pub with scrummy food and cheerful staff ready to welcome everyone in the family, including the pup.
● Address: Halsetown, TR26 3NA
● Opening Times: Mon-Tue & Sat: 15:00-23:00 / Thu: 12:00-15:00 & 17:00-23:00 / Wed & Fri & Sun: 12:00-23:00
The Sloop Inn
One of the oldest and most charming dog-friendly pubs in Cornwall, The Sloop is open every single day of the year and has unrivalled views over the beautiful harbour beach. It’s also only three minutes walk away from Bamaluz Beach, one of the few dog-friendly beaches in St Ives.
You and the pooch can sit outside and watch the world go by, or come in to cosy up in the bar of this dog-friendly pub in St Ives, which also offers pet-friendly guest rooms.
● Address: The Wharf St Ives, TR26 1LP
● Opening Times: Every day: 09:00-00:00
The Rum and Crab Shack
If you couldn’t guess from the name, The Rum and Crab Shack is a rustic-chic restaurant and bar that serves up sumptuous local seafood and delicious drinks.
Humans and well-behaved hounds are welcome inside the cosy bar for good times, great cocktails, and amazing views over the harbour. Just remember it’s walk-ins only!
● Address: Wharf Road, TR26 1LG
● Opening Times: Sun-Thu: 12:00-23:00
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion is the local’s local, and like any proper pub worth its salt there’s always a pooch or two propping up the bar.
This family and dog-friendly pub in St Ives offers classic, homemade pub grub and plenty to drink, as well as having a jukebox, live music, sport on the telly, and games of pool or darts to keep you entertained. It’s just a down-to-earth watering hole ideal for soaking up atmosphere and ale.
● Address: Market Place, TR26 1RZ
● Opening Times: Mon-Sat: 11:00-23:00 / Sun: 12:00-23:00
The Searoom
The Searoom is the St Ives Liquor Co. taproom bar, and it’s the best place to go if spirits are your tipple of choice since this is the home of St Ives Gin. Atmospheric and moody, the bar has an industrial flair and it’s popular enough that it’s usually booked up well in advance. Surprisingly for such a trendy venue, they’re dog-friendly.
If you’re hoping for a spot to “sit!” on the day, their outdoor tables have an amazing view over the harbour and aren’t reserved in advance, so you can always turn up and try your luck!
● Address: 1 Wharf House, The Wharf, TR26 1PG
● Opening Times: Every day: 12:00-23:00
Balnoon Inn
The Balnoon Inn is a classic country pub with a contemporary twist, and although it’s a mile out of town, it’s the perfect pit-stop for anybody going for walkies up to Giew Mine or Trink Hill. It’s also on the road to Penzance if you’re venturing further afield.
This fantastic dog-friendly pub in St Ives will welcome you and the pooch with a smile and a big fuss, and you can even stay the night in one of their cosy pet-friendly guest rooms. To seal the deal, there’s a giant garden ideal for soaking up some sun while you sip a pint.
● Address: Old Coach Road, TR26 3JB
● Opening Times: Thu-Sat: 18:00-23:00 / Sun: 12:00-21:00
The Lifeboat Inn
The Lifeboat Inn is another cracking family and dog-friendly pub in St Ives with a prime position overlooking the harbour and seafront, but the beautiful views aren’t the only thing worth visiting for. They’ve got fantastic food, especially their carvery, and tons of tasty tipples to suit every taste.
It’s cosy and atmospheric inside, with rustic and traditional elements combined with contemporary, upmarket flair to create a cosy retreat ideal for warming up with coffee by the log fire, or a romantic date night. Best of all, it’s only a short walkies away from the dog-friendly Lambeth Walk Beach.
● Address: Wharf Road, TR26 1LF
● Opening Times: Every day: 08:00-22:00
The Hub
The Hub is another trendy restaurant/bar in the heart of St Ives by the harbourside, and they warmly welcome all humans and hounds through their doors. This is Cornwall twisted with Americana, with scrummy soul food and seafood that’s sure to wash down well with a pint.
You can enjoy BBQ and beer in one of the most ambient bars in town, or simply escape the sea breeze for a bit and admire the seafront whilst warming up with a coffee. Either way, the dog’s sure to get a good fuss from the staff.
● Address: 4 Wharf Road, TR26 1LF
● Opening Times: Mon: 11:00-23:00 / Tue-Sun: 09:00-23:00
The Union Inn
The Union Inn is a proper pub steeped in tradition and charm, tucked away in the quieter back streets, but still within very easy reach of the seafront.
This dog-friendly pub in St Ives is happy for your hound to join you inside the bar, and there’s plenty of homely grub and quaffable ales to fill your belly, as any old-school pub should have. Although if wines and spirits are more to your taste there’s tons of those too.
● Address: 20 Fore Street, TR26 1AB
● Opening Times: Every day: 11:00-00:00
The Cornish Arms
About halfway between St Ives and Carbis Bay is The Cornish Arms, a rustic-looking country pub that’s stood here since the 19th century.
This historic inn is surprisingly light and airy inside, with patches of stonework peaking through, and a fairly traditional and uncomplicated menu of classic British dishes. Dogs are usually welcome inside, but booking ahead is advised.
● Address: St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, TR26 2PG
● Opening Times: Mon-Tue: 16:30-22:00 / Wed-Fri: 16:30-23:00 / Sat-Sun: 12:00-22:00
Gurnard’s Head
The Gurnard’s Head is the furthest pub from town on this list. It’s in the heart of the Penwith Heritage Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it’s an ideal pit-stop for those walking the South West Coast Path or visiting the number of landmarks nearby, including Gurnard’s Head. (There’s a gorgeous dog-friendly beach down there too!)
You can’t miss this pub either with its vibrant yellow paint job, with similarly sunny staff and warm atmosphere whether you and the dog are just having a drink or staying the night. The Tinner’s Arms is also nearby and equally dog-friendly.
● Address: Zennor, Saint Ives, TR26 3DE
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The Queens Hotel
The Queens Hotel might not have pet-friendly rooms, but they do have a modern and airy bar that happens to be both family and dog-friendly, so your whole pack is welcome to pop in to rest up and quench their thirst.
This relaxed gastropub offers up tempting local treats, with a chalkboard menu that changes every day so you’ll always find something new to snack on.
● Address: High Street, TR26 1RR
● Opening Times: Every day: 10:30-23:00
Pedn Olva
Pedn Olva is a huge pet-friendly hotel perched atop the rugged rocks at the bottom of the harbour, just 30 feet above the sea and surrounded by golden sand.
You and the pooch can make base here and enjoy the dog-friendly beach just on your doorstep, or simply pop in for a drink on your way home because they have a dog-friendly section of the pub and restaurant, as well as the pet-friendly guest rooms.
● Address: West Porthminster Beach, Warren, TR26 2EA
● Opening Times: Every day: 12:00-23:00
The Three Ferrets
The Three Ferrets is a bustling and lively one-bar boozer tucked away in the backstreets which attracts a lively bunch and always has music on, live or jukebox, and it’s renowned for being a “proper pub”.
So if you’re after a quiet drink, maybe wander on. But, this dog-friendly pub in St Ives is only a few minutes walk away from Lambeth Walk Beach, one of the few dog-friendly beaches in St Ives, so you can stop off here to refuel after a few hours playing on the sand with your pooch.
● Address: 17 Chapel Street, Saint Ives, TR26 2LR
● Opening Times: Mon-Thu: 11:00-00:00 / Fri-Sun: 11:00-01:00