Bier Huis Grand Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Super plek in cornwall. I liked it.

We booked a table a few weeks ago for 6pm on the Friday we arrived in St Ives as we knew all the restaurants would be really busy. On our arrival we ordered drinks. The young waitress said the chef had been rushed to hospital and we could not order the mixed tapas and beer paddle. She did not explain clearly and I thought she was saying the kitchen was closed. We were so disappointed, had not had an E mail notification to tell us about this before we arrived so we had no chance to try and book another restaurant. As we finished our drinks we noticed food being served? We called over another waitress. She explained only some things not available so we looked again at the menu. As far as I could work out only crab beignets not available so we asked if we could have the mixed tapas deal and just swap that one only together told everything is cooked from fresh and we could not do that? Very co fused by then but also very hungry, been up since 1am and travelled over 400 miles. We decided to order 4 tapas and 2 sides (chose the ones off the mixed platter deal, no idea why it was not possible to just order that anyway). Then we waited, and waited, and waited. After 40 mins called the waitress over, she explained they were busy and it would be another 20mins. Or would it? They were still letting people in the door and not telling anyone it was going to be a long wait cause the chef had been rushed to hospital (or had he, who was cooking in the kitchen?). We decided to cancel our order. So disappointed, we loved it so much last year we went twice! 9pm by this time, very busy in St Ives so we got pizza from the truck on the Wharf and a bottle of wine from co op and went back to apartment. It was a very long day, not a great start to our holiday. Would have appreciated a message telling us food choice service was very limited. We could then have revised our plan. The waitress asked if we wanted to rebook another night, I asked if normal service would resume, she could not say. So, we won’t bother returning. Got lots planned for our holiday and hoping it can only get better!

Food was really good and very plentiful but there were a few things off the menu due to staff shortages (can't really be helped). The beer and drinks menu is very expensive and has something for every palette. I only gripe is the 12.5% service charge on the bill after the staff had got our food order a little wrong by order one item wrong and completely missing another.

Epic food. Brilliant staff. The proper Belgium experience. So much to look at whilst you’re eating, really authentic. You may have even converted me into a beer drinker! Just wish we could give more than 5 stars.

Nice beers n food loved it cheers👌

Went a couple of times during our break to St Ives. First time was on a Sunday where they have live music 2pm - 4pm. It was a blues group and they were amazing! Great selection of beers, we tried a few! I don’t drink beer so had the Cornish cider, it was so good. Second time we visited we had lunch. The schnitzel baguette was phenomenal! Huge portions for price. They do the whole shoe in a basket if you order one of the special beers, they ring a bell and make an announcement, really fun. They even do a beer for the dogs! It’s quite small so I would recommend booking a table. Friendly staff.

Fantastic food, great beer selection, lovely staff, would visit again

Great beers and service and something a little different from what all the other pubs are offering

Wir wollten zur Abwechslung zur englischen Küche mal belgisch probieren. In Belgien haben wir auch schon sehr fein essen können. Im Buer Huis war es auch sehr fein. Eine Riesenauswahl an Bieren mit dem passenden Glas dazu. Leckeres Essen und freundliches Personal. Am besten nach dem Besuch hier das Auto stehen lassen. Die Biere sind zum Teil recht hochprozentig, aber sehr gut.

Great bar, Super staff. Lovely vibe and decor. And the beers rock 🪨 🎸 👌

A little off the high street but more than worth finding. Lovely and quirky decor and staff very friendly and helpful. Fantastic choice of beers. We shared the paddle of 8 beers ( 8 x 1/3 pints) which was great value.

Great range of tasty tapas and some amazing beers.

Lovely meal last night and great staff. Loved the shoe deposit idea, a unique place and we’ll be back.

Very cozy. Very friendly staff. Great beer selection, the food was plentiful and good.

Expensive and poor quality food

honestly such a beautiful restaurant, literally looks like a museum. we arrived at the restaurant around 8:30pm after being in the rain looking for a place to eat that was not packed, so ready to just go home disappointed, but luckily we found this hidden gem. when we arrived we were told that the kitchen was closed but the staff let us sit around and use their wifi for a while to find another restaurant. not long after we were told they could reopen the kitchen for a bit for us and we were honestly so thrilled. didnt get to ask for their name but our server was so friendly and welcoming, and had given us excellent recommendations. our visit here made our entire evening thank you so much for the lovely experience and of course left a tip xxx

Great find in St Ives Lovely food, dog friendly and the lady serving us was very friendly The decor is quirky and great The stuff on the walls will keep you amused for hours And the choice of beers is vast

Superb little find slightly off the beaten tourist path. Quirky decor, massive range of drinks, including a good selection of alcohol-free options. Amazing menu with lots of little tapas-style dishes, main meals and glorious puds. The playlist was great when we visited too!

What a super place! Tucked away one ally back from the beach it's a real find. Super atmosphere with the staff just outstanding. A legendary amount of beers on tap including some fabulous European styles not found in the UK. Has literally one very small table outside in the street, with inside downstairs seating plus a large upstairs restaurant area. If ever in St Ives I'd highly recommend. Well done to all the cafe team!🏆

Fantastic beer with menu to choose from. Staff very nice. Dog friendly. One for beer lovers.

Splendiferous place to drink Belgian beer and eat wonderful food. Superb jewel hidden in the streets of St Ives. Really friendly and engaging staff.

Lovely place tucked away, well worth a visit. Great choice of beers and food really nice. We had tapas for lunch would definitely go back. Friendly, good service and value for money.

Lekkere bitterballen! Enough to choose from, nice service and great atmosphere.

Often passed this place and kept on meaning to go in. Well today we did. We will certainly be going again. The choice of beer is out of this world and the food is just as good.

Fabulous restaurant Fabulous food Fabulous staff well recommended x

Great ambience, food and drink.

Good beer & food although a little confused by the table booking system, what should be a casual walk in for a beer or a bite is booked as fine dining instead of rolling tables & first come first served basis, which would suit the theme much more, beside that when a table is reserved worth the visit although disapproving to just order drinks which is strange given the title & theme, still overall a good place & worth the visit 🍻 beer paddle nice although a bit pricey at the volume of a pint for £9.50 cheese board good although lacks enough bread or cracker to cheese ratio, tapas good easily had as a main meal, main meals nice, beer like the Hercule Poirot bottle at 9% after one or two bottles felt like I was the great detective himself

Good service. Good beer. Good entertainment

Moules Frites were delicious, very fresh and generous portion. Massive selection of Belgium beers and definitely something for everyone

Really nice afternoon in Bier Huis. Fab beer and 5he beat Bier in St Ives

A brilliant place, amazing beer selection and good food. Almost thought I was in Brussels!

Super pleasant atmosphere. Rustic, modern but cozy and feel good. Huge selection of beer. I haven't eaten anything yet. But it also looks very good. Very friendly staff.

We'd been planning on visiting here on our return to St Ives. We went to Brugges in October and were keen to drink some more great Belgian beer. The outside is a bit unassuming, but inside you enter a wonderful bar. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and directed us to a table upstairs. The service was very friendly and helpful and our drinks and food were delivered in good time. The selection of beers is fantastic. I was so happy to see Brugges Zot on tap! Our food was lovely (a big shout out on the fish finger sandwich!). This is going to be a regular stop off whenever I'm in St Ives, especially if I come without my kids!

Certainly not the usual fish restaurants, but it is a great place to visit, especially if a beer lover. I had a daily special, a chorizo burger with sweet potato fries. It was absolutely delicious 😋! The service is excellent and super friendly. I will recommend to anyone visiting who wants something a little different.

Wow! This is just the most perfect place to go for a quality beer in St Ives. Cool, quirky and with a truly vast array of beers to choose from. Whatever you do in St Ives don't miss this place. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and a superb live bluegrass band were onstage playing which added to the wonderful atmosphere of the place. The staff were brilliant and so good to chat with, it felt like going for a drink with a group of friends. Thank you so much for a great afternoon.

This pub is a must visit if your around St Ives and are thirsty .The barman was very knowledgeable about the whole beer menu and we left most refreshed .The beers on offer are just exquisite. A must visit for all beer drinkers

Spectacular space, excellent service and great singing

Went here twice during week holiday! Thoroughly enjoyed food and service. They welcomed our dog

Had Moules Mariniere, paddle of beers pint of Primus and Iced Coffee very nice indeed totally recommend a visit

Fantastic staff give a warm friendly atmosphere, an interesting place with a collection of beer mats, signs etc , beers, food, everything excellent, classic Belgium bar with an impressive range of beers, delicious food and local catch incorporated, can't wait to go back !

If you love beer, and want a nice cosy relaxed environment, I highly recommend going here. The beer paddles are a must, as well as the nibbles and meat/cheese boards. Don't just stop for one drink, settle in for the afternoon and evening. We spent more than the average spend, but we were there between 5/6 hours.

Seven of us arrived bang on time for our 7.30pm booking. Food orders were taken 15 minutes later with food arriving just after 9pm. We'd have accepted this unreasonable delay if the food was good, but every single meal was 'absolutely awful'. Everything lacked flavour and was mainly overcooked and dry. The linguine was by far the worst we have ever had. It had clearly not been seasoned and simply didn't resemble a linguine. The fish pie was just a bowl full of mashed potatoes with 'only' a couple of prawns. The steak baguette was overcooked, chewy, dry and tasteless. In fact we all agreed that this was by far the worst meal we have ever had anywhere. Normally I would complain if the odd meal was poor and give them the opportunity to rectify the problem, but this was well beyond a quick fix. Such a shame really because it's a lovely quirky place with great Belgian beers, albeit overpriced, and some great staff (kitchen staff excluded). I will never consider eating at Bier Huis again but would visit for drinks only. Apologies to the super helpful and personable barman and lovely waitress - you were excellent and this is no reflection on you.

Great food and beer, very laid back place.

Far and away the best place for a drink in St Ives. For beer connoisseurs it’s a dream. Great sound track, fab decor and expert service. The foods very good too. Don’t miss this place.

Wow .. how have I missed this place !! Lovely step into the Benelux from sunny Cornwall. The place is deceptively large, and the vibes are strong. Great menu, and amazing beer choices. Great service too. I’ll be back!!!

Massive selection of Belgian beers, served in a cool setting. We always come here for a couple of quiet cherry beers.

A rare find...must have walked past for years.

Something delicious chosen by all 3 generations in our party from an extensive menu! The staff were very friendly and helpful and we all really enjoyed the evening! Glad we had booked for our party of 8. Definitely recommend and will return when next in St Ives!

Lunch visit before a few drinks in town. Amazing service and approachable staff, decor and atmosphere is spot on and is totally different to anywhere else in St Ives. Some items can be quite expensive but other than that would definitely return.

Always welcoming, excellent food and of course Belgian Beers. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Love it.

The drinks are ridiculously overpriced. £7-£8 for a pint, plus discretionary 12.5% service charge is just taking it too far. £20 for a 750ml bottle of Leffe?? It's a nice idea, attempting to imitate the European experience but it feels exploitative. This service is standard overseas for a fraction of the price, but is being upsold to the gullible folk in Cornwall and the atmosphere was far from organic.

A very warm welcome and great service. Staff are knowledgeable about their extensive Belgian beer selection. Having lived in Belgium for 2 years I felt the food, beer and decor created an authentic experience. Will definitely return.

We found this cafe/ bar by a accident but its and will always come back here when In St lves.. More of a bar which serves coffee.. Has selection of continental beers.. Some ciders and gins etc. Nice food.. And such friendly staff... so much u feel at home quickly here.. Atmosphere is funky and cool... This is a must stop for beers and Coninental food . Marie waitress was great. :) Thanks Marie.

Lovely little place. Hidden gem. Marie was lovely. Recommended different beers for us. She was lovely and friendly. Can't wait to come back. 😊

Outstanding selection of beers and a fantastic atmosphere

This place is special. Fantastic selection of beers. Great atmosphere. Food was excellent and well priced. Staff were knowledgeable and soo helpful. Mandy gets 5 stars. If you're coming to St Ives you must visit.

Great selection of beers and suitable fried Belgian beer snacks to complement the vast selection of brews

Nice place with good beer. Food was okay but a little overpriced in my opinion. Be aware that they put on 12.5 % service charge on to the bill. I would rather they left it to the customer to decide how much the tip should be.

I never expected to find a Belgian Cafe in St Ives but what a lovely surprise. The inside décor is superb. The selection of beers are brilliant and the barman took the time to explain. The only thing that let it down was the food. A bit rushed. Definitely have no problems with giving it five stars and would return.

Absolutely love this place! We stayed in St Ives for a week and the day came here was a highlight of our week. Fresh hot lovely food and a great atmosphere and friendly helpful staff ( delicious beer) We stayed all afternoon and enjoyed ourselves immensely ordering food and beer randomly as and when we felt like it and the menu suited us all. Zot beer is delicious!!!

Lauren was great! Superb knowledge of the menu and good recommendations. Lovely beers and good food with it

Had brilliant birthday celebrations on Christmas Eve, made all the more special by Lauren the waitress who couldn’t do enough to make sure we had a great time. 10/10!

Always a must visit when in St Ives. Great food, service and selection of Belgian beers.

Stumbled upon this place when looking for a light lunchtime snack. The waitress that initially greeted us asked if we had a reservation - we didn't - and she was initially hesitant but then she said she could squeeze us in. This was surprising because a) it was relatively empty and b) other people came after us without a reservation and there was no hesitation about seating them ... but, anyway, the point is you might need to book ahead. The other staff we dealt with were really welcoming and helpful. We had a selection of different types of beers which were all delicious and it was great to be able to choose from such a broad selection. We had a variety of things to eat which were also very good. To top it off there was live music on that afternoon. It really was a great place to while away a wet and rainy Sunday afternoon. We would definitely go back when in the area. My only gripe (apart from the slightly reluctant welcoming) is serving foccaccia with a charcuterie board. To my mind a crusty baguette would have been more nicer, and more fitting with the belgian theme. But all in all, well worth a visit.

The Quay Notes were performing at this full on venue. Great service, all Beveridge and atmosphere superb. Place was buzzing and we made alot of friends. Everybody seemed to be having a great time.

Remarkable Belgium beer cafe in st ives lovely staff Lovely place potent geogeous beer

Great place and very different. A genuine Belgian cafe/ bar as good as in Bruges! Excellent range of Belgian beers including draught. Excellent Belgian food such as moules frites

Amazing place ..Authentic Belgian bar in the beauty of Cornwall..Very friendly with a great selection of beers and food.. Especially cosy on a windswept November Day..Highly Recommend!!

We haven’t been to St Ives for four years so delighted to find this amazing little bar. Wow what a great choice of beers. It was just like being back in Bruges, one of our favourite holiday spots. Didn’t eat but can’t wait to go back and try the Flemish stew!

Went for lunch with some friends who live in Truro. I’ve been there a few times, new experience for my friends. They were a bit nervous about the large menu, but as I already knew the food is cooked fresh, not freezer to microwave. Beer choices amazing, Croque Monsieur as always great, steak and chips praised, amazing huge crab sandwich. Obviously a labour of love, not just a business. Will always be my first choice when visiting St. Ives.

Excellent place for food and drink! I’m amazed with the services and great selection of beers and food. The staff knows about food and drinks on the menu and made good recommendation. Highly recommended.

What a great venue. Delicious food and a massive selection of the best beers you can get, Belgian. Don't forget to ask what's in the secret cellar off the menu. The best is the gouden carolus classic which is my favourite dark beer. Had tapas food and was great. Definitely recommend! Ate in the place twice in 3 days.

Beers and tapas amazing. Went with the family and had a nice evening. Really good time and fantastic service

Sweet potato fries were superb! Courgette fritters so so and cauliflower and coleslaw lovely. All vegan options. Staff helpful and very accommodating and friendly. Wish there were more vegan and soya free options.

Great place for food and drink. Authentic moules frites and Belgian beers and specialities plus an epic sound track. Can’t wait for the live music here

We decided to go and try this bar on Sunday 22nd October. There was a simple menu on which consisted of baguettes or mussels. Being a mussels fan I went to order them but was told they had run out…. Really at 2 in the afternoon. They had some specials on but only had 2 items left. I had to have the baguette which when it came was hot with a few fries thrown on top but the meat was tough. My daughter had the pulled pork baguette and that was cold with cold sauce. My partner had the chicken schnitzel which he really enjoyed. Food I thought was terrible and at £14.99 a baguette really not worth it. Now the beer…. There was no draught beer so we ended up with a craft beer each at £8 a bottle which is half a pint…. For us that is over priced. The bill came to £65 and they kindly put on a 12% tip on at £7.24. Now I am not being funny but if I choose to tip then it’s my choice and yes I know I can ask for it to be removed but at this point I had given up hope. The only good thing about the meal was the singer Bonnie. Overpriced and underwhelming and I will not be recommending. I am sure people who love craft beer will really enjoy the place but for us NO

We got put on the worst table. It was literally a bedside cabinet in a corner half obscured by a wooden wall. Our dog was on the window seat with. 2 waiters took drinks order, food order, only to be told after 20 minutes later to move the dog. The table was so small and crushed up that I spilled my food on me. Overall an expensive cramped poor experience.

An absolute gem of a cafe. Excellent range of beers and great staff. Even came away with my birthday present.

A definite visit every time we come to st Ives, attentive service and a really cosy atmosphere.

Such friendly staff!! Live music, great delirium beer lively atmosphere

Delicious food, freindly staff,🎵music playing, and a nice chilled place to be ✅️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wonderful lunch, Freshly prepared & served by helpful friendly staff. A fantastic choice of Belgian beers to suit all palates. 10/10

Wonderful experience here on a holiday to St Ives, found ourselves returning a good few times. Delicious Belgian-style small plates, nice wine, and an excellent, interesting, and extensive selection of delicious Belgian beers. Staff were lovely too, and the venue was cool and spacious. A real gem.

A great selection of drinks and food, with excellent and knowledgeable service, helping you narrow down your choice of food and beer. There a great atmosphere here. The coffee is really good too, if you need to perk up after a few strong Belgian beers!

A total hidden gem for beer fans! Definitely worth visiting if you're nearby. The beer menu is enormous and there will be something for everyone. The venue itself is really cool and quirky, and the staff were all great.

Awsome place! What a choice of beer and the knowledge from the staff was brilliant. Didn't eat here but the menu looked great aswell!

Great little Gem !! Highly recommended.

Service was delightful, the food was delicious and full of flavour, the background music added to the nice atmosphere, the waitress who said she was from the Czech Republic deserves a big thank you from us, she was a lovely person and was very friendly and accommodating, giving us extra time to think when we needed it! Other staff were also very polite and helpful.

Had a really nice time here, from the moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome and looked after, food was perfect and the drinks selection was amazing. Highly suggest getting a paddle and trying a few beers out.

Lovely food. Massive selection of beers. Very friendly staff.

Great beer, sadly the food didn’t match it, tapas style food, we had the chicken dippers which was raw at the end, staff apologised and it was taken off the bill, just hoping we saw it in time and no ill effects, generally the other bits were just ok, wouldn’t recommend eating here but the beer is spot on Beers 5 star Food 1 star

Extremely accommodating fitting a table of 8 with a toddler! Lovely food and fabulous staff. Beer great to.

Very authentic Belgian bar. Vast choice of beer and other drinks, and good food too. Be prepared to surrender your shoe to the basket if you order a Kwak! Great alternative to all the big traditional boozers and posh wine bars that proliferate in St. Ives.

The bar is great and the food was very tasty!!! The decoration and vibe were really nice 🍻 not even mentioning the huge selection of beers!!!

Loved this place. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Very helpful, friendly, welcoming staff. Delicious food and drinks.

Wow. Great place for feed and/or a beer. Great selection of both. Croque monsieur was the best I've ever had - loaded with cheese, ham and bechemel sauce lacked on top! So friendly and attentive. Dog friendly.

Great to see a Belgian beer bar in St Ives. I had tried all bar 1 beer before but still worth a visit.

Absolutely stunning place! Food is amazing with a large variety of drinks.

Great selection of beers and service. Highly recommended.