Live Music — Pubs in St Ives
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Found 17 live music pubs in St Ives
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.
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.
Tap Room
23 Bridge Street, St Ives PE27 5EH
Modern bar that has been under new management since Summer 2021. There is an outdoor area at the rear and tables on the pavement at the front. Opens early for tea/coffee and breakfast.
Castle Inn
16 Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1AB
This friendly town centre pub has been established since at least 1841 and is thought to have formed part of the offices of the Union Castle shipping line. The comfortable and roomy single bar with its open beams and slate floors is characterful, with numerous nautical artefacts depicting the past, and stained glass windows at the front.. Of the beer selection (up to 6 in summer, four in winter) there may be a Skinner's beer or two mixed in with a couple of nationally-available brands and representation from microbreweries. The pub also offers two or three varied real ciders or a perry. A busy pub with broad-based local support, the atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming. Good but simple pub food is available, and there is also a large selection of gins and tonics behind the bar. Quiz night is Mondays (20:30)
Golden Lion
High Street, St Ives TR26 1RS
Under new management from early 2019, only minor changes have taken place to this town centre pub, a 'locals' local. Close to the harbour and beach, this former coaching inn is full of life and local characters. There are two distinctive bars, the rear 'games'/live music bar drawing mainly the younger drinker; the more mature who prefer a drink and a chat tend to gather in the front, where the big screen TV is rarely on. There is an ample courtyard garden at the rear, suitable for families. The number of guest ales may reduce in the winter months; real ciders may be available.
Lifeboat Inn
Wharf Road, St Ives TR26 1LF
Extensively refurbished harbourside bar which incorporated the next-door restaurant to create a spacious and often busy pub, which can become crowded on TV sports or music nights. The listed building, which overlooks the lifeboat station, has a light and airy single bar in an open-plan style, with granite block walls in evidence and slate and wood prominent. This family-friendly and accommodating pub offers harbourside views as an additional attraction. There may be live music at weekends, plus sports TV at appropriate times. Food using local produce is available 1200-2100 and includes a Sunday lunchtime carvery. Toilets are upstairs on the first floor.
Queen's Hotel
High Street, St Ives TR26 1RR
Large, internally-modernised town centre pub, having an open interior with a monochromatic theme including a beautiful white marble bar top - the pub has the appearance and feel of a cocktail bar. There are three separate drinking areas, one with a large gilt-framed mirror and book library, another houses the gas fire. The St. Austell beer range may increase in summer, when the pub is often crowded. The room incorporates a pool table, sofas and small seating areas, while a separate dining area serves quality food. Live music at weekends.
Three Ferrets
17 Chapel Street, St Ives TR26 2LR
This local back street hostelry has been variously a stables, a munitions factory and a funeral director's office. It is now a no-frills (although still friendly) one bar boozer, refurbished in a minimalist modern style, though with plenty of woodwork including a planked floor and a dark beamed ceiling. Seating is on a few upholstered wall benches and a sofa, and a few stools and tables scattered around the central area. It attracts an interesting cross-section of drinking society but mainly the younger drinker, and the lively, sometimes boisterous atmosphere (especially evenings) reflects this; there is a pool table, and large TV screens show continuous pop videos or sport as the occasion demands - the continuous piped music can be fairly loud and this is supplemented by live entertainment at weekends.
Union Inn
20 Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1AB
This small, congenial town centre local has a warm and friendly atmosphere, and is full of character reflecting the area; it is a popular venue which can be crowded during the summer season. The pub is carpeted throughout on two levels, and old photographs of the nearby harbour and related activities adorn the walls, reflecting past connections with the Union Castle shipping line. The food menu is available at all times and offers several veggie options. Live music appears at weekends. Draught cider is Weston's Old Rosie.
Western Hotel
Gabriel Street, St Ives TR26 2LU
This is a solid granite-built town centre local drinkers' bar, part of the Western Hotel. The ale range may increase to three during busy summer periods with changing beers from Bath Ales and the St Austell main and small batch ranges, but reduce during the quieter winter months. Food is available only in high season on Mon to Sat. There is a large function room in the hotel which can also supply real ale when needed, and a courtyard garden at the back of the hotel. The town's main venue for live entertainment with blues on Monday, acoustic jam sessions on Tuesday & Sunday, open mic on Wednesday & Friday, rock & roll on Thursday and a band on Sat.
Pilchard Press Alehouse
Wharf Road, St Ives TR26 1LF
Newly opened in June 2016, this tiny bar in an old stone-walled cellar is Cornwall's first micro-pub. Difficult to find ('and that's how we like it') and easy to miss, being up a side-alley off the harbourside near the Lifeboat Inn, it is nevertheless well worth seeking out. The wood-topped bar has a few bar stools to sit on, and there are two tables with chairs; total capacity would be around 20-25 people at one time. It offers up to 6 real ales from micro-breweries, mainly although not exclusively from Cornwall. There are also up to 4 ciders available, especially in busy periods. No food is available. Note: the pub may close earlier than Sunday evening if the beer runs out. 'Winter' opening times extend from October to the following June.
St Ives Royal British Legion Club
Higher Stennack, St Ives TR26 1DB
Friendly, welcoming recently refurbished Club Is found near the top of Higher Stennock approx. 10 minutes walk from the town centre. It comprises two slightly irregularly shaped bar areas; the bar at the front is a spacious well-decorated room open to the public, whilst the adjoining pleasant rear bar ls mainly frequented by members and their guests although no restrictions apply. A pool table and dartboard are available where club members can play in their respective teams. Both bars serve an unchanging real ale and a real cider. The club is pleasantly furnished with a mixture of standard furniture and carpeted throughout except near bars where parquet-style flooring is present. Outside is a patio with limited wooden seating and tables, with the small car park adjacent.
Beer & Bird
18a Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1AB
Describing itself as a 'craft beer bar', this family-run outlet is accessed up a narrow staircase next to the Castle Inn; there is also step-free access at the side towards the rear (Ayr Lane, off Fore Street beyond the Union Inn). With wooden floorboards and a single long bar, it offers 4 real ales, three of which change constantly; all are sourced from Cornish breweries. There is also a large (12 page) beer menu covering cask/craft ales plus bottled beers and keg brews. Locally-sourced 'comfort food' is largely chicken-orientated; table booking is available but you are welcome to go in simply for a drink or two. The pub closes during January. The beer is not the cheapest in town, but its quality is arguably worth paying for.