St Ives is one of the most family friendly places in England. Here, you are spoilt for choice having some of the most spectacular beaches right on your doorstep. Porthminster, Porthmeor, Porthgwidden, Bamaluz and even the harbour at low tide. After you’ve had fun in the sun you’re bound to be hungry and in need of sustenance so we have saved you the effort of trawling the internet and listed our top 5 family friendly restaurants in St Ives.
1. Hub St Ives
In the heart of St Ives, Hub Box overlooks the harbour beach and welcomes families and groups. Here they can relax in a trendy environment, enjoying great food .with their award-winning burgers, hand-cut fries, and crafted drinks in a buzzing and friendly atmosphere.
Whether you’re into prime cuts or plant-based, your taste buds will sing as they’ve got something for everyone. There’s a relaxed and friendly vibe inside, bring your dogs they are welcome too.
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2. The Balcony Bar & Kitchen
This Balcony Bar & Kitchen specialises in live sporting events, where numerous screens ensure that you catch every moment, so you can sit anywhere. Whilst they don’t take bookings, this fast-paced bar comes with a promise – everyone will find a seat. Whether you fancy a full meal or just a chance drink, you’re more than welcome at the Balcony Bar, where the lively ambiance and stunning views are always for the taking.
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3. Harbour Fish & Chips
St Ives’s best fish and chips! They source their fish from local fishmonger, and their potatoes hail from the local farm. At Harbour, every effort is made to create an exceptional experience – the potatoes are meticulously peeled, blanched, and chipped on-site. Whether you opt to dine in or take it away to enjoy on the waters edge, Harbour provides a varied menu too, not just fish and chips but a selection of seafood creations, inviting patrons to relish the flavours of the sea.
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4. The Rum & Crab Shack
The Rum & Crab shack offers many delights! From burgers to local seafood dishes with something for everyone and with 2 dog friendly tables your pooch is welcome too.
Set on the harbour edge, these guys are in a prime position for you to enjoy a stunning sea view over dinner. Family friendly, the Rum and Crab shack is a family friendly restaurant welcoming over 1000 families just in summer!
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5. Stoned Wood Fired Pizza
This “new kid on the block” serves its delicious pizzas from the truck parked on Smeatons Pier every evening in high season. It caters for vegans too and due to its location, you’re likely to see many empty boxes of Stoned Wood Fired Pizza all over St Ives, with families choosing to feast on pizza by the waters edge on the harbour, beach or just taking in the sunset around the corner at Porthmeor – a wonderful way to picnic but BEWARE OF THE SEAGULLS!
Important notice! Get there early, they may run out of dough!
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