The Union Inn
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About The Union Inn
The Union Inn is a pub on Fore Street in Saint Ives, with food running alongside the drinks, including roast beef, steak and ale pie and sticky toffee pudding from a specials menu. The kitchen also turns out lighter options such as tuna sandwiches, and Sunday lunch is on the rotation. Dogs are welcome inside, so four-legged companions can settle in at the table as well. The pub operates on a walk-in basis, and live music from an artist or performer plays through the room during meals.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
81 dishes · mains £6–122- Homemade Soup Of The Day£7.95
- Beer Battered Locally Sourced Fish£15.95
- 8oz Rump Steak£22.95
- Prawn Cocktail£9.95
- Catch Of The Day£15.95
- Moules Mariniere£16.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast beef, steak and ale pie, sticky toffee pudding and fish specials.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast beef, steak and ale pie, sticky toffee pudding and fish specials.
Customer Review Summary
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but one visitor recounts a difficult visit in which they were refused a table for dining alone and directed to the bar, found a poor pint of Guinness, and described staff as unwelcoming. Most reviewers describe the kitchen as the main draw and recommend stopping in for a meal rather than just a drink.
Customer Review Summary
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but one visitor recounts a difficult visit in which they were refused a table for dining alone and directed to the bar, found a poor pint of Guinness, and described staff as unwelcoming. Most reviewers describe the kitchen as the main draw and recommend stopping in for a meal rather than just a drink.
Featured reviews
- Rachel Allen
“I ran in to the Union on a very wet afternoon in August . I wasn’t aloud to sit at a table as I was alone , so was told to sit at the bar . I ordered a bad pint of Guinness ( normally I love the creamy black stuff ) To use the toilets, I needed a code that was longer than when I worked at the tills in Barclays . The staff had either got out of bed the wrong side or just hated their jobs . If you went a Guinness, go elsewhere ! If you want a pee, spend the 50p down the road . If you want friendly staff , go to The White Stuff shop ( she was so kind and friendly ) . Sorry to be Debbie downer, but I was drenched and sat at the bar in a vest and a bad pint .”
- James Barnes
“Great food on offer good tuna sandwiches and Sunday dinner”
- Charlotte Pearce
“A proper pub. Friendly staff, good food & drink. We had two excellent fish dishes from the specials 👌”
- Shaun
“Great food and chill atmosphere. The sticky toffee pudding was incredible! 👌”
- Kia Clare
“What a little hidden gem. I will admit when I walked through the door I wasn’t impressed, however that soon changed! We received a lovely welcome. Service was quick and very friendly. Staff happy to chat with everyone, something not many places do now. We had a couple of shandy’s while our dogs and us cooled down. We didn’t eat but wow the food being serviced looked and smelt amazing! We’ve absolutely loved our stay in Cornwall and will be gutted to head home on Sunday!”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Bar
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- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 1
- Table service
- Facilities· 3
- Free breakfast
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Union Inn
- The Castle Inn4.36560 mi£10–20Reservations
tuesday open mic, live music, wooden beams tables
- Pilchard Press Alehouse4.84160 mi£1–10
local cask ales, cider selection, hidden alley entrance
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Union InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.41,017 | — | — | 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 |
| Pilchard Press Alehouse | 4.8416 | 0 mi | £1–10 | local cask ales, cider selection, hidden alley entrance |
| 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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