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Food & Drink
Perched on the harbour front, the Lifeboat Inn is a wonderfully scenic place to eat in St Ives. Our charming pub is a go-to for get-togethers and intimate meals.
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From pub classics and stacked burgers to small plates and lighter bites, our menu is packed with crowd-pleasing favourites for every occasion. Whether you’re fuelling up before a day of exploring, sharing plates with friends or settling in for a relaxed meal, The Lifeboat serves up great food, generous portions and plenty of flavour.
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Try our new Spritz & Iced Drinks
Summer moments begin with the perfect drink!
Just in time for the sunnier days ahead, our new range of refreshing Spritz and Iced Drinks has arrived. Whether you prefer a timeless classic like The Hugo or something a little fruitier like The Limone, your perfect sip is waiting for you at the bar.
Looking for something lighter? Discover our new Iced Drinks line up- from creamy Iced Matcha Lattes to refreshing Pink Strawberry Lemonade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Book Your Getaway
Enjoy a relaxing stay at the Lifeboat Inn, explore our rooms and latest offers.
Meet our Beers
Brewery-managed, explore our award-winning ales and enjoy a taste of Cornwall.
What's On?
From upcoming events to current offers, find out what’s on at the Lifeboat Inn.
Read Our Reviews
Great as always and great staff
Came in as a family to have curry and beer for £15 and was brilliant. Quite spicy but very tasty and the quiz was great fun. The manager was also brilliant. The staff here are brilliant, we always come to The Lifeboat and even stayed here once which I’d highly recommend.
Famhols14
5 Stars
We visited The Lifeboat inn and was very impressed with the service, the fantastic staff and the great atmosphere. Thanks to Sam and Alice for making us so welcome. We will be back.
Michael B
5 Stars
Lovely pub for a drink with views of the harbour. Staff were lovely and our dog loved it.
Abi
5 Stars
Local brews , friendly staff , a must visit
Darryl H
Delicious Thai curry!
We had a wonderful meal at the Lifeboat Inn. We were very well looked after by Sam, Emily and Zach. We’ll come again, definitely! Many thanks!
Ali May F
Amazing pub!
Went in expecting typical pub grub! We all came out saying it was one of the nicest meals we have had in St Ives. The 3 for £20 deal on small dishes were all amazing! There was also plenty of Gluten Free options which is great. The service was amazing, we had a couple of female waiters, a young girl and another called Pam/Sam both gave amazing service. Gorgeous views! All over lovely experience.
Chloe G
Good value in the centre of St Ives.
I have stayed at the Lifeboat Inn on one previous occasion. My experience was very good and I was not disappointed on my return visit. I was only staying for one night. I was given the same room as before which I found comfortable,and spacious. The staff were very attentive and friendly.You are in the centre of St Ives which is a good location. The food was good and I watched the world go by from my table.
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