Matt Brown

"Very, very old pub (14th century), with posh nosh upstairs and a fair selection of cheaper options in the basement bar. Not a bad place."

"Impressive. But you'll get most out of it if you (a) have kids and (b) know lots about plants already."

"I don't normally check in at train stations, but this one has the most 1980's style cafe I've ever been to. Cheap tea and coffee, and service with a smile, though."

"If you only do one thing here, head up to the top-floor cafe. Even better than the view from the Tate Modern."

"The exceptional interior looks like the glorious afterlife of a salty old sea dog, with nauticalia hanging from every beam and photos of old St Ives holding up the walls. Food OK if pricey."

"A little bit so-so for the entrance price. Very small, with limited information. Still, it's pretty much mandatory if you're in St Ives."