The Lifeboat Inn, St. Ives

This harbour-side pub is nothing like as interesting inside as historic façade suggests, unfortunately... Opened-out at some stage to leave a large 'L'-shaped room that is crammed full of dining tables (which were admittedly doing good business). Generally light decor, with the inevitable nautical theme. As a St Austell house, Trelawney (£3.45), Tribute and HSD were available from three of four handpumps, but you don't get the impression that ale drinkers are really the target market here.