A rare opportunity to lease a fully equipped, turn-key, high-end hospitality venue in the very heart of St Ives, Cornwall one of the UK’s most desirable coastal destinations.

Originally built in 1897 as the Cornish & Devon Bank, this striking period property underwent a £1 million refurbishment in 2021, transforming it into a stunning, high-spec restaurant and cocktail bar. The 51-cover venue is renowned for its signature cocktails, wood-fired pizzas, and exceptional Sunday roasts.

Now available as a new lease the ground floor restaurant and bar, offers a ready-to-trade, fully equipped opportunity for an experienced operator and chef. The business previously traded on limited hours yet still achieved a turnover of £486k, highlighting strong growth potential through extended opening hours, a dedicated takeaway offering, and brand development.

St Ives is one of Cornwall’s most commercially successful coastal towns, attracting over one million visitors annually. The town records one of the highest visitor spends of any UK seaside destination, with an estimated £85 million spent locally each year. St Ives offers both high footfall and strong year-round trade, driven by tourism, a stable resident population, and a thriving creative and hospitality community.

The area’s discerning dining audience values authenticity, quality, and experience, providing an ideal customer base for a premium restaurant concept. With its historic architecture, high-end fittings, and abundant local produce, this property offers a distinctive platform for a top chef and ambitious operator to establish or expand a brand with real character and cultural resonance.

Leasehold Business. It is important for the new freeholder to find an exceptional operator and he is keen to establish a good working relationship with the leaseholder, as he will continue to operate two holiday suites above the premises.