Pubs in St Ives

St Ives Rugby Club

Somersham Road, St Ives PE27 3LY

The club occasionally offers real ale when they have a big function.

St Ives Golf Club

Needingworth Road, St Ives PE27 4NB

Swan & Angel

Market Hill, St Ives PE27 5AL

Conversion to pub use of a former shop unit in the usual Wetherspoon open plan style with an outdoor drinking area at the rear. In a central location on the Market Square and close to the bus station. It can be very busy at lunchtime and in the evening. There are twelve handpumps dispensing a variety of real ales from breweries across the country. Traditional cider & perry is also available. Good value food is available all day, with breakfasts served from 8am. On most days of the week there are special meal deal offers.

Filling Station

Harrison Way, St Ives PE27 4AE

New craft beer shop on the outskirts of St Ives. The Filling Station opened in May 2021 and offers a selection of up to ten draught craft beers (several are real ale in key keg) with a mixture of local breweries to new start ups, which are sold in refillable 1 or 2 ltr growlers. There are several fridges which are stocked with a large selection of cans and some bottled beers. Ciders are also available including several from the award winning Simons Cider. There are two parking spaces for collection of on-line and telephone orders, as well as parking in the retail park.

Dolphin Hotel

London Road, St Ives PE27 5EP

Large modern hotel overlooking the River Ouse next to the historic 15th century bridge with an open plan bar area. An outdoor patio and lawn which are popular in warmer months offer good views of the river, bridge and St Ives opposite. The hotel has its own moorings on the river and the adjacent berth if arriving by boat. The large car park can quickly become flooded in winter months occasionally leaving some poor sole with their car under several feet of water. The adjacent Hemingford Meadow is popular with walkers. In late 2019 the hotel was undergoing a change of ownership/operator which could see the bar/restaurant under different operators than the hotel. Major renovation work is currently taking place which may affect the opening of the bar. Four beers from Greene King and Adnams are usually on offer here, although this may be reduced to two when quiet. Meals are available in the bar or adjoining restaurant area, with the Sunday carvery and summer afternoon teas being popular. In the summer months there is live music on Sunday afternoon when 'Jazz on the River' takes place every two weeks from May 21st until 17th Sept 2017 from 4-7pm. HISTORY - A hotel has stood on this site for over 300 years. The current building was built in 1985.

Floods Tavern

27 The Broadway, St Ives PE27 5BX

An Elgood's tied house on the River Great Ouse. Pictures of historic St Ives floods from which the pub takes its name are displayed. The riverside garden provides idyllic views of the historic St Ives river bridge and Holt Island nature reserve. There is an outdoor bar in summer months when the pub is open all day. Occasional live music often featuring local bands on Fridays and Saturdays. For the winter 2021/2 the following hours apply - Th 16:45-11:00, Fri & Sat 12:00-1.00am and Sun 12:00-10:00.

Golden Lion Hotel

Market Hill, St Ives PE27 5AL

The Golden Lion Hotel, Eatery and Coffee House is a 400 year old grade II listed former coaching inn. It is reportedly haunted by two ghosts. Now a modern hotel which was renovated by the new owners in July 2017 including the opening of a new bar, restaurant and reception area. The hotel offers 27 rooms all en-suite. The Cromwell Room is available for private functions. There is one regular real ale and another changing beer that is usually from the local Papworth Brewery. Food is served all day from midday, the varied menu prepared by the resident chef. There is also a snack menu available in the bar area.

Haywain

Constable Road, Burleigh Hill Estate, St Ives PE27 3EP

Opened in 1984 as the Pickled Skittle this modern community pub serves a large housing estate. It underwent a £500,000 refurbishment and is now part of the Sizzling Grill branded pubs offering a good value food. Early opening at 10 am from Friday to Sunday when breakfasts are served. There are six beers which are usually from national brewers but can often include beers from smaller breweries from the M&B guest list. There is a discount on real ales for CAMRA members, present your current membership card when ordering. There is a 10% discount on food prices for members of the armed forces. The pub is busy at most times especially when sports events are shown on the many TV screens (including one in the outside drinking area). A quiz takes place every Monday evening and there is a poker night on Thursdays. The pub has a football team which plays in the Hunts Sunday League and two darts teams that play in local leagues. The pub supports many national and local charities chosen by its customers. Also the Haywain golf society have matches four times a year which raise money for Help for Hero's. The rear area can be used for meetings, the local neighbourhood watch hold their meetings here.

Nelsons Head

Merryland, St Ives PE27 5ED

Greene King pub in a picturesque narrow street. Refitted in the popular 'ale house' style in the late 1990s. As well as the regular real ales there are two changing beers from local breweries which often include a dark beer. A new menu was recently introduced featuring pub classics. On Sunday afternoon there are live bands from 3pm when the pub is extremely popular. The pub is a past Hunts CAMRA Locale Pub of the Year. Formerly the Three Tuns, this pub name provides an unusual local reference to the maritime hero, more common around his Norfolk birthplace.

Oliver Cromwell

13 Wellington Street, St Ives PE27 5AZ

Popular traditional pub near the old town quay and medieval river bridge and chapel. Named after the former local resident whose troops blew up the bridge during the civil war. The building was originally a cottage but became a pub in the 1840s. A well that once supplied water to a long closed pub brewery can be seen in the side bar. Now owned by Charles Wells and featuring real ales from their Brewpoint Brewery. Lunchtime and evening meals are freshly prepared using local ingredients with a changing specials board. Live music on Thursday evenings. The rear patio is a suntrap in the summer. The pub was refurbished in November 2021. Special food evenings from 6-9pm are: Monday - Burger Night Tuesday - Taco Night & Wednesday - Wings Night.

Seven Wives

Ramsey Road, St Ives PE27 5RF

Large community pub run by a local family on the edge of St Ives town built in 1962 by Steward & Patteson. The name is a reference to a popular riddle. There is a large main bar, a separate area which has a pool table and dart board. There is also a large rear bar that can be hired for private functions. There are two regular and one changing real ale are normally available. Homemade food is served at lunchtimes and evenings (except Monday). Bookings are recommended for Sunday lunch. There is live music every Sunday afternoon and occasional Saturday evening discos. The pub has a large rear beer garden that has a childrens play area, and there is a paved patio with tables at the front of the pub. On Monday & Friday lunchtime there is a parents and toddlers group.

Slepe Hall Hotel

Ramsey Road, St Ives PE27 5RB

An impressive independent hotel with Georgian origins, that is now under new ownership. The bar where one real ale is usually available is open to non residents. There is outdoor seating at the front of the hotel. Lunchtime and evening meals are served daily in the bar, or the separate Ramsey's Brasserie restaurant. The hotel has three function rooms for events and conferences. It was the first venue in Huntingdonshire with a license to hold civil weddings.