
Riviere Towans, Hayle · Within walking distance of our cottages
Tucked away on North Quay, Gilbert’s sits right on the water’s edge with panoramic views across the Hayle Estuary. Its relaxed beachside setting makes it a great choice for anything from breakfast and lunch to an evening meal overlooking the water.
The menu focuses heavily on locally sourced ingredients, including fresh fish caught just offshore and locally reared meat. Gilbert’s operates mainly on a walk-in basis and stays open from first light until dusk, making sunset dinner and drinks particularly appealing.
Located close to Hayle Harbour beneath the railway viaduct, Salt Kitchen Bar is a popular choice for relaxed dining throughout the day. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it an easy option whether you’re looking for a quick daytime meal or somewhere to spend the evening.
Its menu combines locally sourced seafood with burgers, grilled dishes and seasonal produce, alongside cocktails, wines and local beers. Dogs are also welcome during daytime service.
The Terrace is a relaxed waterfront restaurant overlooking the Hayle Estuary, specialising in Italian and Mediterranean-inspired food. Its covered terrace provides a particularly attractive setting for an evening meal while watching the estuary.
The menu includes stone-baked pizzas, pasta, locally sourced steaks and fresh day-boat fish, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices also available. It is primarily an evening restaurant, making it a good option for dinner after a day exploring St Ives Bay.
Birdies Bistro sits on the edge of the RSPB Hayle Estuary nature reserve and enjoys uninterrupted views across the water. Its bright, relaxed setting is particularly well suited to breakfast, brunch or lunch while exploring Hayle and Lelant.
The menu takes classic British dishes and gives them a modern twist, with food served throughout the daytime. Birdies is fully licensed, pet friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it an easy option for a wide range of visitors.
Trevaskis Farm’s Farmhouse Kitchen is a great choice for anyone wanting to experience locally produced Cornish food. Much of the produce used by the restaurant comes directly from the farm itself, including fruit and vegetables, while meat is sourced through its own butchery and trusted local suppliers.
The restaurant is open throughout the day, starting with breakfast before moving into lunch, afternoon cakes and an evening à la carte menu. Sunday roasts are particularly popular, while the adjoining farm shop and pick-your-own areas make Trevaskis somewhere you can easily spend more than just mealtime.
Sitting directly on the sand at Carbis Bay, The Beach Club offers relaxed beachfront dining with panoramic views across the bay. Its sun-soaked terrace makes it an especially attractive choice for lunch or an evening meal by the sea with family and friends.
The Mediterranean-inspired menu includes locally caught fish from St Ives day boats, West Coast mussels, BBQ prawns, steaks and handmade pizzas. Families are well catered for too, with a dedicated children’s menu and a relaxed atmosphere where sandy feet are welcome.
Nestled into the cliffs at Riviere Towans, The Cove Cafe is a relaxed spot for breakfast, lunch or coffee while taking in views across the Cornish coastline. Its location makes it particularly convenient for guests staying around Hayle and St Ives Bay.
The menu changes regularly and focuses on fresh ingredients from Cornish producers, with breakfast baps, lunch specials, cakes, pastries and the cafe’s popular hot chocolates. Wine and locally brewed St Ives beers are also available, with occasional evening and ticketed events throughout the season.
We have a wide range of stunning properties for you to book your perfect getaway, some of our properties are also pet friendly so you can bring your four legged friends too!