Pilchard Press Alehouse
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About Pilchard Press Alehouse
Pilchard Press Alehouse is a pub set down a small alley off Wharf Road in Saint Ives, with a compact interior that is easy to walk past without realising. The bar is built around traditional British cask ales and local beers, with cider available alongside. Sam runs the bar, and a local choir rehearses there on occasion. Roly's Award Winning Fudge is sold at the counter, and the team welcomes dogs inside. The space is walk-in only, and the small, homely room gives it the feel of a local stop rather than a venue built for groups.
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Menu & Prices
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention local cask ales, cider selection, hidden alley entrance and dog friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention local cask ales, cider selection, hidden alley entrance and dog friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the local cask ales and ciders, praising a great range of independent, proper local beers. Several call the place friendly, small and welcoming, and one mentions a local choir practising from time to time. Dog friendliness and friendly bar staff also come up. The recurring catch is finding it, since reviewers describe it as tucked away up an alley, and one reviewer recalls being offered local fudge.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the local cask ales and ciders, praising a great range of independent, proper local beers. Several call the place friendly, small and welcoming, and one mentions a local choir practising from time to time. Dog friendliness and friendly bar staff also come up. The recurring catch is finding it, since reviewers describe it as tucked away up an alley, and one reviewer recalls being offered local fudge.
Featured reviews
- Jakob Rothoff
“It was hard to find this but it's a lovely small place with unique and high quality local ales”
- PENDULUM PKU
“I would encourage everyone who visits St Ives to enjoy this pub! Wonderful pure traditional British cask ale along with local choir practicing from time to time! Come on and enjoy it!”
- Magnus Michael
“If you make it through the ally, you will find a perfect good nice pub with authentic beer, people and a location with such a great history.”
- Paul Dungworth
“The Pilchard Press, a great range of independent brews and local conversation. I had the pleasure of being served by Sam as his colleague also called Sam told me about Roly's Award Winning Fudge... lovely!”
- Pete S
“Great choice of beers, friendly bar staff, chilled. All good.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
Amenities
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
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- Live performances
- Restroom
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near Pilchard Press Alehouse
- The Union Inn4.41,0170 miReservationsGood for kids
roast beef, steak and ale pie, sticky toffee pudding
- The Castle Inn4.36560 mi£10–20Reservations
tuesday open mic, live music, wooden beams tables
- The Golden Lion Pub4.35270.1 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
music bingo nights, sunday roast, generous portion sizes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilchard Press Alehouse | 4.8416 | — | £1–10 | local cask ales, cider selection, hidden alley entrance |
| The Union InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.41,017 | 0 mi | — | roast beef, steak and ale pie, sticky toffee pudding |
| The Castle InnReservations | 4.3656 | 0 mi | £10–20 | tuesday open mic, live music, wooden beams tables |
| The Golden Lion PubWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3527 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | music bingo nights, sunday roast, generous portion sizes |
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