The Three Ferrets

You'll find The Three Ferrets tucked away on Chapel Street, where the touristy stuff starts to fade and you get a sense of how locals actually live. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar, the lighting is warm rather than Instagram-friendly, and nobody's pretending to be anything they're not. The pub does decent food without getting precious about it—think solid pub classics rather than molecular gastronomy—and the drinks list won't confuse you. It's become something of a refuge for anyone wanting to experience St Ives without the seafront crowds and eye-watering prices.