St Ives, nestled in the corner of Cornwall home to some of the greediest seagulls and some of my family! Quaint, cobbled streets lead to cute rooftop bars and terraces reflecting the laid back attitude this town loves. Additionally, Carbis Bay has elevated its offerings with a sensational rooftop pool, adding a great big dollop of glamour to this seaside destination. Where will you go first?
Carbis Bay Pool & Bar
Best for: 🏊♂️ 🥂
Location: At the Carbis Bay Hotel right by the station (map)
View: The ocean
Vibe: Serenity
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? N/A
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2022 (Info last updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: What a view, what a rooftop pool! Heated so no matter what the weather you can be sat soaking in the sea views. Exclusively for guests unless you have a spa day – this is worth the pamper and comes complete with a hot tub too. There’s also a decking so can get lunch before pottering back up sip your champers in the pool. Though be warned in the summer this is a magnet for all wanting that abroad holiday vibe. (If you are staying or having a spa day, I would also really recommend The Ugly Butterfly Restaurant – not a rooftop but a sustainable offering from Adam Handling with the same stunning sea views).
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Upper Deck
Best for: 🍷🥂🍹🍸🍺
Location: Round by the harbour on top of the Sloop Inn (map)
View: Buildings and beach
Vibe: Chill
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Lift avaiable? No
Children allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2022 (Info last updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? Yes/ no
Rooftop review roundup: A cute little chilled rooftop bar terrace on top of one of Cornwall’s oldest pubs – dating back to 1312! Don’t think there was a rooftop then. But now we do and on a warm summers day its a great hideaway with away from the hustle and bustle of the lanes below.
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Pedn Olva
Best for: 🍷🍽🥂
Location: Between Porthminster beach and the harbour on the hotel of the same name (map)
View: The sea
Vibe: Chilled
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022 (Info last updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Gorgeous rooftop bar with breathtaking views with a family feel.
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The Brew House Cafe
Best for: 🍷
Location: Set up near Trenwith car park (map)
View: Over St Ives down to the sea
Vibe: Relaxed
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022 (Info last updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Sat on top of St Ives Brewery this is a cute little rooftop café or ‘tap’ room as it’s described boasts stunning views over the whole of St Ives. Informal and relaxed and perfect for a morning coffee or a lovely lunch.
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