The Sloop Inn
An old harbourside pub said to date back to the 14th century, serving seafood chowder and fish pie with views of the harbour.
Located on The Wharf in the harbour. Said to date back to the 14th century, it is regarded by many as St Ives' oldest pub. The upstairs restaurant, The Captain's Table, serves the same menu as the bar downstairs. Signature English pub dishes and seafood include seafood chowder, fish pie, seafood rice and seafood platters, and the breakfast also receives praise. Food reviews are fairly average and prices are slightly high, but the harbour location, historic atmosphere and beer selection are its draws. The pub does not take reservations, so expect to wait at mealtimes.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- St Ives Harbour & Smeaton's Pier
- St Ia's Church
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- The Island & St Nicholas Chapel
- Tate St Ives
- Porthmeor Beach
- Porthminster Beach
- Leach Pottery