Dog-friendly St Ives and around

Beach SOME LIMITS Dogs OK today · ban JUL

Porthgwidden Beach

A small sheltered cove tucked behind the Island, the calmest of the St Ives beaches and the one with the beach huts. It falls under the shorter ban, 1 July to 31 August between 10am and 6pm, unlike Porthmeor and Porthminster next door. Early June and late September are quiet and unrestricted.

Beach SOME LIMITS No dogs today · back OCT

Porthmeor Beach

The north-facing surf beach below the Tate, catching the swell that St Ives' harbour beaches never see. It holds award status and so carries the long restriction, 10am to 6pm from mid-May to the end of September. All four St Ives beaches are restricted in season, which is why the terrace at the beach café matters.

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Pubs · 18 All pubs in St Ives →

Pub SOME LIMITS

The Lifeboat Inn

TR26 1LF

Harbourfront pub on Wharf Road, the busiest and most obvious pint in St Ives and none the worse for it. Dogs are permitted in most areas of the inn and a number of the bedrooms are pet-friendly, booked in advance. Leads throughout the public areas — the harbour front outside is chaotic in season.

Balnoon Inn

TR26 3JB

Balnoon Inn is a pub in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Harbour Pool Club

Harbour Pool Club is a pub in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Mine Taproom

TR26 1SE

Mine Taproom is a pub on Tregenna Hill, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Seven

TR26 1LP

Seven is a pub on The Wharf, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Art of Brewing

The Art of Brewing is a pub in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Badger Inn

TR26 3JT

The Badger Inn is a pub on Fore Street, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Castle Inn

TR26 1AB

The Castle Inn is a pub on Fore Street, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Cornish Arms

The Cornish Arms is a pub in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Golden Lion

TR26 1RS

The Golden Lion is a pub on High Street, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Halsetown Inn

TR26 3NA

The Halsetown Inn is a pub in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Kettle N Wink Bar

The Kettle N Wink Bar is a pub in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Pilchard Press Alehouse

The Pilchard Press Alehouse is a pub in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Queens

TR26 1RR

The Queens is a pub on High Street, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

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Restaurants & cafés · 63 All restaurants & cafés in St Ives →

Restaurant SOME LIMITS

Porthmeor Beach Café

TR26 1JZ

Café built into the sea wall at Porthmeor, below the Tate, doing tapas and coffee with the surf a few feet away. Dogs are welcome on the sea-view terrace, which is bookable; the indoor tables and the heated alcove pods are both no-dogs. Porthmeor sand is closed to dogs 10am to 6pm from 15 May to 30 September, so the terrace is the trick.

Restaurant SOME LIMITS

Porthminster Beach Café

TR26 2EB

Whitewashed beach café on Porthminster sand, better known for its restaurant but with a separate Beach Bar alongside. The Beach Bar welcomes dogs and in peak season keeps them watered in a shady spot while the rest of the family come and go from the beach. The main restaurant is not advertised as dog-friendly.

Water bowls

54 Lemons

TR26 1SE

54 Lemons is a place to eat on Tregenna Hill, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Bamboo House

Bamboo House is a place to eat in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Beach Cafe Bar

Beach Cafe Bar is a place to eat in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Beer & Bird

TR26 1AB

Beer & Bird is a place to eat on Fore Street, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Bier Huis Grand Café

TR26 1AH

Bier Huis Grand Café is a place to eat on St Andrew's Street, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Blas Burgerworks

Blas Burgerworks is a place to eat in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Bre

Bre is a place to eat in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Caffe Pasta and Pizzeria

TR26 1PU

Caffe Pasta and Pizzeria is a place to eat on The Wharf, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Café at Tate St Ives

Café at Tate St Ives is a place to eat in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Chapels Cafe & Takeaway

TR26 2LR

Chapels Cafe & Takeaway is a place to eat on Chapel Street, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Coasters

TR26 1AH

Coasters is a place to eat on St Andrews Street, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Curry Garden

TR26 1SE

Curry Garden is a place to eat on Tregenna Hill, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

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Walks · 3 All walks in St Ives →

4.3 MI · LINEAR — PLAN THE RETURN

Lelant to St Ives by Porth Kidney Sands

St Ives

4.3MILES

2:10TIME

130mCLIMB

84%OFF-ROAD

Four and a third miles one way along the dunes and low cliffs of the Hayle estuary into St Ives, about two hours with 130 metres of climbing and the branch-line train back for the price of a coffee. Start at St Uny church in Lelant, where there is limited roadside space, or use the Lelant Saltings Park and Ride and pick up the train one stop. No stiles and little chance of livestock, and Porth Kidney allows dogs all year with a mile of firm sand at low water; dogs must be on leads between St Uny church and Porth Kidney Sands, and the two St Ives beaches at the far end are restricted in season.

12.1 MI · LOOP

St Ives to Zennor and back by the coffin path

St Ives

12.1MILES

6:00TIME

480mCLIMB

94%OFF-ROAD

Livestock — leads on

Twelve miles and a proper day out, five to six hours with around 480 metres of climbing, out along the roughest section of the entire coast path and back on the old coffin path through medieval fields. Start at Porthmeor beach in St Ives and be honest about the timing, because there is no escape route in the middle and the bus from Zennor is infrequent. This is the hardest walk here for a dog: small or less athletic dogs need lifting over boulders on the coastal leg, the stone stiles on the coffin path defeat all but the most athletic, the granite is slippery when wet, and the whole seaward side is unfenced.

4.3 MI · LOOP

St Ives, Porthmeor and Clodgy Point

St Ives

4.3MILES

2:15TIME

140mCLIMB

66%OFF-ROAD

Four and a third miles round the town’s beaches and out onto the first rough headland of the north coast, about two and a quarter hours with 140 metres of climbing. Start at the Trenwith car park above the town, the largest in St Ives with a shuttle bus down, or arrive on the branch line from St Erth and start at the station. There are no stiles at all, and Bamaluz beach takes dogs all year, but the harbour and the two big beaches are all shut to dogs in July and August, and beyond Clodgy Point the path turns rocky and runs along an unfenced edge.

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Stays · 28 All stays in St Ives →

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Pedn Olva

TR26 2EA

In the bar Water bowls Treats

Hotel built onto the rocks between Porthminster beach and St Ives harbour, so nearly every window is over water. Dogs are permitted in most areas other than the main restaurant, and a select number of bedrooms are dog-friendly and must be booked as such. Both beaches below carry seasonal bans, so plan early or late walks.

Stay SOME LIMITS

The Sloop Inn

TR26 1LP

Fourteenth-century inn on St Ives harbour beach with rooms scattered through the building and along the lane. One room, the Bosun's studio just along from the pub, is dog-friendly, with a lounge area and en suite shower. The inn does not publish a dog policy for the bar itself, so ask before you plan an evening in it.

Beachside Guest House

Beachside Guest House is a place to stay in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Downlong Cottage B&B

Downlong Cottage B&B is a place to stay in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

HF Holidays Chy Morvah

TR26 2DB

HF Holidays Chy Morvah is a place to stay on Bishops Road, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Harbour View House

Harbour View House is a place to stay in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Lanyons House

Lanyons House is a place to stay in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Little Zandras

Situated in the far west of the county you ll have the pick of some of Cornwall s finest coves and beaches as well as some idyllic seaside towns and infamous attractions to visit. Pendeen itself is a traditional Cornish village with an award-winning pub a handful of shops and a regular bus service taking you to St Ives where you can explore the quaint cobbled streets variety of restaurants and amenities. Sennen Cove and Gwenver have fantastic beaches and are both dog friendly whilst the ever-popular St Michael s Mount and Minack Theatre are well worth a visit. Take a stroll on the South West Coast Path or venture to Land s End where tourists flock every day. A beautiful detached stone cottage you re assured a relaxing retreat during your stay in this pretty cosy property. Entering into the lounge you are greeted by a lovingly furnished room complete with quirky pieces of furniture and a gorgeous open fire. Curl up on the chairs with the flames flickering and enjoy watching your favourite programmes on the Smart TV. Through to the kitchen/diner there is a wonderfully unique dining table to enjoy any home cooked meals at and a well-equipped kitchen comprising of an electric oven and hob microwave fridge and washing machine. Upstairs the double bedroom features a TV and has lovely views across the fields and to the sea beyond. The shower room is immaculately finished with a large walk-in shower and WC. The final room is a snug which has two comfortable chairs and just across a few cottage gardens at the edge of the village lies the sea creating the perfect romantic and relaxing setting. Outside is a lovely cottage style garden with a great lawn and mature planting creating a little rural haven. Relax on the outside seating and listen the birds over morning coffee or enjoy a BBQ after a day of exploring. Need to know: Sleeps 2 Bedroom 1 double. Bathroom 1 shower room. Kitchen electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, washing machine. Smart TV. Open fire (first basket of logs included). Private off road parking for 1 car. Please note there is quite a narrow lane leading to the property but is easy to negotiate with care. Beach, pubs and shops within walking distance.

Lordryans

Lordryans is a place to stay on Ventnor Terrace, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Oystercatcher Bed & Breakfast

TR26 2SF

Oystercatcher Bed & Breakfast is a place to stay on St Ives Road, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Palma Guest House

Palma Guest House is a place to stay in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Plen an Dinas

Plen an Dinas is a place to stay in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Poldhu Guest House

Poldhu Guest House is a place to stay in St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

St Ives Bay Hotel

TR26 2BP

St Ives Bay Hotel is a place to stay on The Terrace, St Ives. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

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Stay 1.1 mi SOME LIMITS

Carbis Bay Hotel

Carbis Bay · TR26 2NP

Estate above its own private beach on the eastern edge of St Ives, with self-catering beach lodges and glamping pods alongside the main hotel. Every pod has an enclosed, gated garden and pets are welcome in them. The estate publishes no dog policy for the main hotel bedrooms, so treat this as the self-catering option rather than the hotel one.

4.2 MI · LOOP

Off-lead allowed Livestock — leads on

Zennor Head to Gurnard’s Head

Zennor · TR26 3BY

4.2MILES

2:35TIME

250mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

Four and a quarter miles between two of the great headlands of Penwith, two and a half hours with 250 metres of climbing over ground that is rocky, boggy and slow in equal measure. Park in the small car park by the Tinners Arms in Zennor, an honesty-box field that takes perhaps thirty cars, and return by field paths through the ancient enclosures. Stiles here are reported fine for dogs, but there are unfenced mineshafts in the undergrowth around Carnelloe Cliff, so keep to the path; Treen Cove allows dogs all year although the rocky descent puts most off.

Pub 5.3 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Gurnard's Head

Zennor · TR26 3DE

In the bar In the dining room Livestock — leads on

Mustard-coloured roadside inn on the wild stretch between Zennor and Morvah, with a kitchen that takes food seriously and no interest in being smart about it. Dogs are welcomed as much as their owners and are happy to sleep in the bedrooms, though the owners would rather they stayed off the beds. The coast path below is exposed clifftop the whole way, and there is livestock in the fields between.

Beach 5.8 mi SOME LIMITS Dogs OK today · ban JUL

Longrock to Marazion

Marazion

The long flat sweep of Mount's Bay running west from Marazion towards Penzance, with St Michael's Mount offshore. The restricted stretch is defined as Longrock level crossing to Marazion and applies 10am to 6pm in July and August only. East of Marazion towards the causeway the pebbly shore is outside the order.

Pub 6.0 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Kings Arms

Marazion · TR17 0AP

Village pub on Marazion's main street, a short walk up from the causeway and considerably quieter than the seafront. Well-behaved children and dogs are welcome, and there is usually a fire going out of season. Crab sandwiches and a decent pint after the walk in from Penzance.

Pub 6.0 mi DOGS WELCOME

Godolphin Arms

Marazion · TR17 0EN

In the bar In the dining room Water bowls Treats

Hotel and pub sitting above the sand at Marazion with St Michael's Mount filling the window. Dogs are permitted in all areas of the Godolphin Arms — no restaurant exclusion, which is rare — and dog-friendly bedrooms can be booked. The flat coast path to Penzance starts at the door; the beach below closes to dogs 10am to 6pm in July and August.

4.9 MI · LOOP

Marazion to Perranuthnoe

Marazion

4.9MILES

2:30TIME

130mCLIMB

76%OFF-ROAD

Five miles east along Mount’s Bay and back by the field paths of Perran Downs, two and a half hours and easy underfoot with St Michael’s Mount in view for most of it. Start at the Marazion beach car parks on the Folly Field side of the town, which are large and take the causeway traffic, and Perranuthnoe has its own small car park at the halfway point. Stiles are reported fine for most dogs, but both beaches on the route are inside the summer restriction, so out of season this is a fine sandy walk and in August it is a clifftop one.

Pub 6.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Yacht Inn

Penzance · TR18 4AU

Art deco pub on Penzance's promenade opposite the Jubilee Pool, with a bed and breakfast above it that the pub states is dog-friendly. Sunday carvery, evening meals and a view straight across Mount's Bay. The promenade walk east towards Newlyn is level and lit.

3.9 MI · LOOP

Newlyn to Mousehole

Penzance

3.9MILES

2:05TIME

110mCLIMB

62%OFF-ROAD

Livestock — leads on

Four miles between two working fishing villages, out along the sea road and back over the hill through Paul, two hours with 110 metres of climbing. Start in Newlyn, where there is parking near the harbour and the number 1 bus runs from Penzance every few minutes, so this is easy to do without a car. Less athletic dogs will need help over a couple of the taller stone stiles, some of the return fields hold grazing cattle and go deep in mud through the winter, and Mousehole beach is closed to dogs the whole year round.

Stay 9.1 mi SOME LIMITS

The Old Coastguard

Mousehole · TR19 6PR

Relaxed hotel and dining room in a garden of palms and echiums above Mousehole, run by the same people as the Gurnard's Head. Dogs sleep in the bedrooms — though not on the beds — and can join you in the bar or the Sun Lounge. A short walk from the village and the coast path to Lamorna.

4.8 MI · LOOP

Mousehole to Lamorna Cove

Penzance

4.8MILES

2:55TIME

280mCLIMB

84%OFF-ROAD

Just under five miles of the wooded, granite-strewn coast west of Mousehole, two and a half hours with 280 metres of climbing and the old quarry cove at Lamorna as the turning point. Park at the top of Mousehole, since the village lanes are impossible for cars, or come on the number 1 bus from Penzance. Stone stiles here are fine for an athletic dog and hard work for anything else, Mousehole beach bans dogs all year and Lamorna is seasonally restricted, and the coast path between Penzer Point and Carn-du is narrow, rocky and unfenced.

Pub 9.2 mi SOME LIMITS

The Ship Inn

Mousehole · TR19 6QX

In the bar Water bowls Treats

Granite inn wedged against Mousehole's harbour wall, the pub the village Christmas lights are strung around. Your dog is allowed with you in all areas of the Ship except the main restaurant, and dog-friendly rooms are available. The harbour beach itself bans dogs in summer, but the rocky section at the far end of the village stays open.

Restaurant 0.9 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Costa

Carbis Bay

Costa is a place to eat in Carbis Bay. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Restaurant 1.1 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Beachcomer

Carbis Bay

Beachcomer is a place to eat in Carbis Bay. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.