Haywain, St Ives

Opened in 1984 as the Pickled Skittle this modern community pub serves a large housing estate. It underwent a £500,000 refurbishment and is now part of the Sizzling Grill branded pubs offering a good value food. There are up to six real ales which are usually from national brewers but can often include beers from smaller breweries from the M&B guest list and occasionally a local brewery.

There is a discount on real ales for CAMRA members who should present their current membership card when ordering. There is a 10% discount on food prices for members of the armed forces.

The pub is busy at most times especially when sports events are shown on the many TV screens (including the outside drinking area). A quiz takes place every Monday evening and there is a poker night on Thursdays. The pub has a football team which plays in the Hunts Sunday League and two darts teams that play in local leagues. The pub supports many national and local charities chosen by its customers. Also the Haywain golf society have matches four times a year which raise money for Help for Hero's. The rear area can be used for meetings, the local neighbourhood watch hold their meetings here.

Awards

• Huntingdonshire CAMRA Community Pub of the Year 2019