A boisterous town at the mouth of the
river Fal. The deep natural harbour has
attracted seafarers for 2000 years. The
town is a little worse for wear and the main street is a bit of an obstacle
course – a case of dodge the car!
However there are some great pubs here.
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Admiral Nelson
Falmouth
TR11 4NN
Tel. 01326
314324
CLOSED !!!! Autumn 2005
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps coaster, Doom Bar
Food - ?
The
reviews are kept here for posterity – Likely to be redeveloped and turned into
flats (The pub not the review)!
Head for the docks and its near the gates. Large
pub recently saved from closure. Inside
the imposing building is a pool room adjoining the main bar. Note the chalk graffiti in the pool
room. Stu 7/10 Sept 2002.
Large
pub near the docks, away from the main tourist area. Different areas in the pub
includes a pool table and dining area. Low beamed pub with various writings on
the beams. Nice front lawn to drink outside in the summer.
John 7.5/10 Sept 2002
Boat House
Treverthan Hill
Falmouth
TR11 2AG
Tel. 01326 314324
12.00-15.00 18.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Skinners Knocker, Spriggan and Fullers
London Pride
Food - ?
Climb out of the town towards Greenbank, go under
the arch across the road and its up on the left. A new establishment with fantastic views over
the Fal. Upstairs is a bar and adjoining
is a balcony. Plenty of wine available
if you like it. Stu 8.5/10 Sept 2002
Good
pub which is on two levels, the bar is in the upstairs part of the pub. Good views over the harbour. The decor is a
shipping theme, with flags, masks and model ships. As well as beer mats on the
ceiling! Different pub with a good feel to it.
John 8.5/10 Sept 2002
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Boslowick Inn
Prislow lane
Swan Vale
TR11 4PZ
Tel. 01326 312010
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales –Sharps Doom Bar, Skinners and one other
Food - Very
Good
Nice pub built in the
1930’s as a private house set in large grounds.
The grounds have become a housing estate! A smallish front bar with a
large restaurant area to the left and family room to the right. To the rear is a further darts bar and a
separate pool room with 2 tables. The
beer is good and so is the food. Notice
the original wood panelling in the bar and staircase. New landlord arrived in
2007 who dispenses fine real ales.
Stu 9/10 October 2008
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Chain Locker
Lower Quay Hill
Falmouth
TR11 3HH
Tel. 01326 311085
11.00-3.00 and 7.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C M=8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – Courage Best, Directors and Sharps
Doom Bar
Food - Very
Good
Another pub by the quay. A front and smaller rear bar with wooden
tables and chairs. Outside seating for a
warm day. Stu 7.5/10 1996.
Clipper Way
TR11 4PN
Tel. 01326 313831
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Yes
Food - No
(once a week ?)
It’s a bit of a modern
sports pub. Built when the nearby
estates were built. One large bar with
tv screens etc. The real ale is good (
if it is on) but not much else to say about it. Stu 6/10 December 2005
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M.I. Bar (ex
TR11 3DS
Tel. 01326 316909
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Cutty
TR11 4AU
Tel. 01326 311859
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Four Winds
Falmouth
TR11 2EW
Tel. 01326 311369
11.00-3.00 and 7.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C M=8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD
Food - Very
Good
As you drive into Falmouth on the A39 the Pub is
on the left before you turn left into the town at the traffic lights. This is a big isolated pub, a bit like
someone’s bungalow - and it was! Specialising in food in on bar and drinking in
the other. A large conservatory was a
Large pub in even larger grounds. So
large there’s a St Austell’s distribution depot next to the pub. Pub away from
the town centre in an ‘under pubbed’ part of Falmouth.’Upmarket decor and nice
conservatory,’maybe going a little more towards food than drink. John 8/10 Aug 96
A large imposing pub at the top of a
hill, with extensive grounds. Attractive conservatory bar, with huge plants-a real
suntrap. Bar decorated with unusual red-varnished tables and
red upholstery. Beer garden outside in grounds.
Sue Sept 97
Grapes
Falmouth
TR11 3DS
Tel. 01326 314704
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Doom Bar, Skinners Cornish
Knocker
Food - Very
Good
Large waterside pub in the main shopping street
with lovely views over the harbour from the inside. There is a small front seating area and large
rear bar with a pool table. It can get
very busy Friday and Saturday nights as it is opposite a nightclub. A good sign when the barman topped up an
undersize pint which a dizzy barmaid dispensed.
Stu 7.5/10 Feb 2002.
Greenbank Hotel
The Greenbank
Harbourside
TR11 2SR
Tel. 01326 312440
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Jacobs La
Chapel Terrace
TR11 3BQ
Tel. 01326 311010
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Skinners Cornish Knocker
Food - Yes
Its changed a lot since
the early nineties when it had the feeling of a 1950’s pub. Being ‘done up’ during my last visit and now
has 2 pool rooms and 2 bars plus a beer garden.
Friendly service with locals popping up the bar. The pub sign was missing but its probably
being repainted the first
A
good idea having a pub at the end of the la
pool tables, and some paintings on the wall. Friendly bar staff and
locals. John 7/10 visit Sept 2003
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Killigrew Inn
TR11 3PU
Tel. 01326 31180
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Kings Head
Falmouth
TR11 3EQ
Tel. 01326 319469
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Bass
Food - Very
Good
This pub is right next to the church. The building is over 400 years old and inside
there is a central serving area with two narrow bars either side. One side has an open fireplace. Again this is another busy pub on club
nights. Stu 7.5/10 1996.
(Laughing) Pirate
Falmouth
TR11 4AU
Tel. 01326 311288
11.00-3.00 and 7.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C M=8.5
Brewery – Ex St Austell
Real Ales – HSD,Tinners
Food - Yes
On the front, at the end of town near the docks. Music orientated pub, which serves beer as a
sideline.
Stu 6/10 1997.
Very different St Austells pub. Live music - because we were doing the St
Austells passport we didn't have to pay to get in. First people in, listen to a
drummer doing his drum rolls (badly ). If you sit by the window you can see out
to the harbour (and the docks ). John 7/10 Aug 96
An unusual St Austell pub - a live
music venue. Very large pub with ships
Masons Arms
Killigrew St.
Falmouth
TR11 3PW
Tel. 01326 311061
11.00-3.00 and 7.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C M=7.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales –Tinners
Food - ?
This pub is really a little small to allow
childern into it! Pretty low ceiling and stonework fireplace, but a little
crowded and thefruit machine is a bit intrusive in such a small pub, too.
Pretty pictures of guide dog puppies on the wall. Sue Sept 97
Typical town centre pub, crowded for
its size. Decor is cosy and pleasant and the locals at the bar were
friendly. John Aug 96 7/10
Friendly locals
bar.
Stu 5/10 1997.
Nancy’s
Falmouth
TR11 3RF
Tel. 01326 319100
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Own, Wolf Rock and Bass
Food - ?
New single bar pub. We hit it at happy hour. Inside it is green and small and the view of
the Bradford and Bingley was not as good as we had got used to. I prefer the river. However a friendly lively pub! Stu 7/10 Sept 2002
Shop
conversion. Small lively place done out in a green decor, with various pictures
of ships on the wall. Beer was a reasonable price with Sharps £ 1-70, Bass £ 1-90
and bottled beers £1 a bottle. John 7.5/10 Sept 2002
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O
Quay Hill
TR11 3HG
Tel. 01326 211658
A classic locals pub
with good beer close to the town but hi
Stu 8.5/10 2006
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Quayside Inn & Old Ale House
41 Arwennack St.
Falmouth
TR11 3JH
Tel. 01326 312113
11.00-3.00 and 7.00-11.00 Mon-Sat 11.00-11.00 Summer
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Fullers London Pride, Sharps and
another 20+ real ales
Food - Very
Good
The best pub in Falmouth. The excellent range of real ales is
constantly changing. This pub; as its
name suggests, is right by the water, off the main shopping street. There used to be free peanuts in the cosy
wood floored downstairs bar. Upstairs
are the toilets and a lounge bar. You
can sit outside and enjoy the view if the weathers fine. Stu 8/10 Sept 2002.
A pub with two bars, I think we went into the
front bar. Done out in the style of the Ale House In Truro, but a lot more
comfortable and better. A good pub. The thing I most like about this pub, is
there section of malt whisky. There are so many (150 ) they put them into a
menu, because the punters and the staff have trouble with the scottish names,
(ie Lagavulin is pronounced 'lagga-voolin ) they do them by numbers. So
its a little like ordering a Chinese takeaway.
I'll have a number 27 please!
John 9/10 Sept 2002
Seaview Inn
Wodehouse Terrace
TR11 3EP
Tel. 01326 311359
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Star and Garter
Falmouth
TR11 2AF
Tel. 01326 318313
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Organic Wolf Rock, Skinner Iced Blonde from
the cask,
Food - ?
Unassuming pub with brilliant views over the
Fal. The teapot collection was
amazing. A front and back bar. In the latter you sit for a view. Its been modernised recently but its not been
spoilt. Above the urinals is some art
work. Im told the ladies is
similar. In fact the pub has some fine
portraits of local characters hanging on the walls. The paintings that is. Stu 8/10 Sept 2003.
Low
beamed pub with a cosy atmosphere, and some nice views over the harbour. Great paintings on the wall of the locals,
and a big teapot collection ( yes teapots ) all a
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The Station Packet
J.D.Weatherspoons
The Moor
Falmouth
TR11
Tel. 01326
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Up to 5 real ales - Courage Best Bitter,
Greene King Abbot, Hop Back Summer
Food - Yes
When I went here my impression were that some of the
bar staff were inexperienced. The
continued to chat amongst themselves whilst I waited patiently for a drink. The
word ‘vacant’ springs to mind for one lass, who was eager to ring up the total on the till before
I had finished ordering. The food was ok
except they forgot to heat it up so the curry had a skin on the top like
custard ! The steaks were tough. Not up to the normal standards of this chain. However, the beer was good. The new pub is on the site of an market which
is no more. The bowed front reminds me of a ship. Done in typicall J.D. style but not as good
as the Penzance one. A big bar upstairs as well as a ground floor bar with a
children’s and no smoking area. However,
as the no smoking area was away from the ki
After
waiting years for a Wetherspoons pub in Cornwall, you su
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Seven Stars
The Moor
Falmouth
TR11 3QA
Tel. 01326 312111
11.00-3.00 and 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00- 3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Special, Worthington and Bass
Food -
Sandwiches
This is one of around 100 establishments on the
Camra National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors and the only one in
Cornwall. It began trading in 1660 and
the same family have owned it since 1873.
The Reverend Barrington runs the place and it has been unchanged since
1947 when an internal wall was taken down by his father, which separated a
smoking room from the main bar. The
smoking room must have been something, although it would now have a government
health warning stamped on it! In fact the wallpaper was even trying to part
company from the walls ! This place is
purely for drinkers who can sit in the
Stu 8.5/10 Sept 2002.
Basic
pub much loved by Camra, but it does not do much for me. Small basic local
front bar, with the beer coming straight from the barrel. Back bar in orange
and white decor. Average pub in the centre of town.
John 7/10 Sept 2002
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Taphouse
High Street
TR11
Tel. 01326
11.00-11.00
with late license on Fridays/Saturdays
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Doom Bar
Food -
Excellent snacks and tapas
Situated in a courtyard
of High Street – going uphill before you get to the Arch over the yard on the
left. Opened in July 2006. It reminds me
of a continental café. One real ale –
Sharps and many different European bottled beers including: Hoegarden, Stella
Bock, Lindemans Cherry Kriek. Really nice tapas as well as snacks and bigger
meals. Live music on Sundays. Stu 9/10 2006
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Watermans
Falmouth
TR11 3AT
Tel. 01326 311158
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.30-10.30 Sun
R,B,S,C M=7
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Doom Bar
Food -
bring your own
This used to be a Chinese Restaurant but the
chicken chow mien has long gone.
Previously owned by Kaz who turned it into a pub it’s a bit of a young
persons place, with a wide screen TV. A
large area devoid of seats for ‘fights’ ?
Three reals ales but only one on during our visit. The bar man was on auto pilot and could not
even muster a smile. The good thing is
that the view from the patio over the river is great. Stu 7/10 2003.
Waterfront
pub with decking out the front of the pub, giving some nice harbour views. The
pub is a ex-restaurant, but doesn't do food. It alright to bring your own food.
We've got the pub, you bring the grub-it says.
Inside is a large open plan pub, with prices on the beer taps. John
7/10 visit Sept 2003
Wodehouse Arms
The Moor
Falmouth
TR11 3QA
Tel. 01326 318313
11.00-3.00 and 7.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD,Tinners
Food - Yes
Situated right next to the main public car park
and taxi rank which used to be a quay.
Well that’s progress?. This pub
has one large bar, its friendly but unremarkable being a typical town pub. Stu 7/10 1997.
Large town centre pub with lots of
room to sit in. Which makes it easy to relax in. Nice decor standard St
Austell’s stuff and a pleasant atmosphere.
John 7/10 Aug 96
Similar to Masons Arms but larger and not cramped. Had a man-o-man competition on the wall! Well-lit and chatty atmosphere. Friendly barman. Wood panelled ceiling and dividers between rooms. Sue Sept 97
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PunchBowl and Ladle
Feock (Penelewey)
TR
Tel. 01872
11.00-3.00 and 7.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,C
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – Yes
Food -
Speciality and OK.
Turn off the A39Truro to Falmouth road just after
Playing Place. Taken over by St Austell
brewery in the summer of 2001. This pub
had built a reputation for food, in fact it was more like one than a pub. Large car park next to it. Stu 7/10 1999.
Kings Head Hotel
Five lanes
Launceston (Off A30)
Pl15 7RX
Tel. 01566 86241
Royal Standard
Nr Falmouth
Seven Stars
Nr Falmouth
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Sportsmans Arms
Pencoys
Four Lanes
Redruth
TR16 6LR
Tel. 01209 215180
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Four Lanes
Redruth
TR16
Tel. 01209
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FOWEY
Pronounced FOY.
Lovely riverside town full of interesting pubs. There is a Daphne DuMaurier festival held
each year. She lived at Manabilly, which
is close to Gribbin Head. The annual
fireworks display at festival
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Galleon
Fowey
Pl23 1AQ
Tel. 01726 833014
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Town Quay
Fowey
Tel. 01726 832450
? Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,C,G M
= 7.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - Good Menu
Fowey’s most famous pub. John Carter was a local smuggler in the 18th Century. When he was a boy he nicknamed himself the ‘King of Prussia’ and this is who the pub is named after – not the actual King! It’s a very interesting pub architecturally. Stone pillars support the upstairs bar which is accessed by an outside staircase. However, once inside it somehow appears less historic. Reasonable beer and food. Stu 7/10 1996
This pub is in a good location
overlooking the harbour. Outside it looks okay, but inside it seems a little
dead. There is something missing here, but I can't put my finger on what it
is. John 7/10 1996
An upstairs pub close to the
harbour. I thought at first it was a pub
I went to before. Good locals pub but
not as nice as it could be considering
its position. Nice pictures of ships
Sue 1996
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Lugger Inn
5 Fore St.
Fowey
Tel. 01726 833435
Circa 1890
? Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,B,C,G M
= 7.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – Tinners
Food - Good
Menu
It started life as a private dwelling in
Elizabethan
Pub we did at the end of the evening,
while all the other pubs we been in were reasonably full, this one is half
empty. A stone floor stands out from the usual carpet in Fowey pubs. John 7/10 1996
On the other side of the road from the harbour, but a bit "dead" in its atmosphere. I suspect recently refurbished. Sue 1996
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Riverside Hotel
Fowey
Tel. 01726
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Lostwithiel St.
Fowey
Tel. 01726 833379
? Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,B,C,G M
= 8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - ?
Very friendly landlord. The pub is ‘some climb’ up hill and not for
the weak. Stu 8/10 1996
From the harbour, this pub is up a
steep hill. So once you get here you can relax and have a well earned
pint. Nice pub which is done out well, and has a friendly landlord. John 8/10 1996
Friendly pub, near the car park at the
top of the town. Landlord very nice and
spoke to us at some length about the town.
Pretty bar though I suspect if
the whole pub had been open, there might be a good view of the harbour.
Interesting tables with coins in the top. Sue. 1996
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Ship Inn
3 Trafalgar Sq.
Fowey
Tel. 01726 833751
? Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,B,C,G M = 8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - ?
I like this place and stayed here in 1973 for a
holiday. The fireplace apparently dates
to Elizabethan
Pub near the harbour, which i liked.
Only down side is the pub is full of standard St Austells bric-a-brac. If you
go into a lot of St Austells pubs you will know what I mean. All in all a
nice pub with a nice atmosphere. John
8/10 1996
A pretty pub with a very nice fish
tank, but could have done more with the small sidebars, might have given it 10
otherwise. Very nice though. Sue 1996
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Blue Anchor
Fradd on
Old A30
Tel. 01726 860352
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,C,G M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – H.S.D., Trelawnies Pride and Tinners.
Food - Good
Situated on the old A30, turn off at the Grampound
Road turning on the A30 by McDonalds; keep going towards Indian Queens and the
pub is on the right. Two bars, the
larger has occasional live music. One of
the last places I found Mild. Stu 7/10 Sept 00
Pub with separate dining and drinking areas. Cosy
and restful atmosphere, decor a little different from most St Austells pubs. John 7/10 Sept 97
An extremely pretty country pub with lots of
space and divided into separate rooms with nice dining areas and friendly
locals bar (also nice toilets) Good food available at reasonable prices. Decor
nice, with comfortable tables, warm red and brown decor and brasses by
fireplace. Altogether a friendly pub. Sue
Penhale Round
Fradd on
Just off A30
Tel. 01726
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,C,G
Brewery – Brewers Faire
Real Ales – Fullers London Pride (allegedly), Flowers
IPA.
Food - Just
like school dinners (We don’t make it here Sir – its boil in the bag)
Situated on the A30, turn off at the Grampound
Road turning heading West, or just by Fra
Cornish Arms !!RECOMMENDED!!
Frogpool
To the South of Redruth nr. Perranwell/Carharrick
Tel. 01872 863445
11.00-2.30 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-2.30 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,C,G
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Doom Bar and Skinners.
Food -
Excellent
Wow! What a
find. It became a free house in early
January 2001. Most people would never
come this way, but then you would miss a great Cornish Pub. The beers were served in excellent condition
and the Ham, egg and Chips were ‘purfect’!
The Landord and Landlady; Tony and Barbara Martin have been here since
1982 and have transformed this ex Greenhalls/Devears pub. Two bars and a pool room. Gentlemen can savour the photos in the loo.
By the way, Frogpool is named after a pool full of frogs (NO!), which existed
here in the 1830’s. Unfortunately a
group of modern bungalows have taken their place. Stu 9/10
Jan 01