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PADSTOW
Since Rick Stein was discovered by the BBC this place has gone all posh. Talking of which, she and Becks have a house across the camel in Rock. Although Ricks seafood restaurant does nice food he does not do real ale. So I’ve come up with a few outlets to try!
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Golden Lion
Padstow
PL28 8AN
Tel. 01841 532797
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Skinners Coaster, Doom Bar and one
other.
Food - Yes
The opposite side of the road from the London Inn
and one of the original stables of the Hobby Oss. This is a drinkers pub which also caters for
families with a separate family room.
Three real ales on tap served in good condition. Near Rick Steins gift shop and Rick Steins
café – you have to book – Why bother when you have great pubs? You know they
used to worship gods and military hero’s! Stu 8/10 May 2002
Harbour Inn
Strand Street
Padstow
PL28 8BU
Tel. 01841 532575
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - Very Good
A nice pub in the town, whilst it goes
for the tourist market it manages to keep a lot of its charm. A nice pub to spend an evening in. Standard
red and black St Austells decor, low lighting adds to the atmosphere. John 8/10
Very attractive bar area, sectioned into areas
including nice pool table area and "town bar". Pretty deep red
furnishing with a nice mirror that reflects the red glow of the light.
Collection of military decorations above the bar. Another large pub where I
would feel happy sitting in any part of it.
Sue Aug 97
A fairly average pub which can get quite busy in
the summer. Home of the Blue
London Inn
Lanadwell Street
Padstow
PL28 8AN
Tel. 01841 532554
?
Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,B,C M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners, Bosuns
Food - Very Good
This is a great pub. Old fashioned narrow interior but very cosy
and busy. It has a good selection of
whiskies. My favourite pub in the Town. Stu
9/10 May 2002
One of the first pubs I visted
in
A very pretty pub with lovely flower baskets
outside and a lovely mural on the wall of the ships in the harbour. Old
decorations blended with the new in a pleasant way. Very pretty bar area with
iron scrollwork dividers between the areas, Friendly bar staff. Nice cosy
atmosphere though a little obtrusive. Sue
Aug 97
Old Custom
House Quay
South Quay
Padstow
Tel. 01841 532359
? Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,B,C M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - Very Good
Its always busy here Saturday night but a nice atmosphere attracts the punters. Situated right by the harbour it was originally the customs and excise house. Stu 7/10
An upmarket hotel bar with views out
to the harbour if you sit by the right window. Relaxing sort of place, with
nice decor. A lot better than most hotel bars. Staying at the hotel costs a
small fortune, try the B&B next door its a nice place. John 7.5/10
A large hotel with spacious rooms divided into
separate areas. Pine furniture with green and cream colour theme in the
fitting. I Liked the suitcases and trunks above the bar! Also the green leather
settee and chairs. Not so keen on the piped music, but very nice overall. Sue Aug 97
Old Ship Hotel
Mill Square
Padstow
PL28 8AE
Tel. 01841 532357
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Doom bar, London Pride and Brains SA
Food - Yes
This is a Guinness book of records pub – I will
tell you why later. A hotel with a super
bar serving 3 real ales. Plenty of space
with a conservatory at the rear. When I
visited last we went with some friends and 4 children. One of them tried to reconstitute a pasty on
the carpet – one of the biggest chunders I’ve seen! The staff were understanding and after 3 tea
towels we managed to stem the tide J
The people on the next table finished their meal early ? Stu 8/10 May 2002
Shipwrights
North Quay
PL28 8AF
Padstow
Tel. 01841 532451
? Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,B,C M=6.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - Very Good
Fairly large pub which was just very
average, nothing really sticks in my mind about this place. Mind you we were
doing a pub crawl of Padstow which might explain why. John 6/10
Wood interior with a family room to
the rear. I had the HSD which was in
fine condition. Stu 7/10 May 2002
The first badly rated pub of the day. Ladies beware the female bar staff are more
interested in flirting with male customers than serving! Long bar area not
particularly nice and dimly lit. Small side bar quite pleasant, but not happy
with the atmosphere. Sue Aug 97
PAR
It’s a bit industrialised around here with the China Clay industry nearby, now owned by Imerys, a French Company. Par has docking facilities for large ships as well. Because of this some of the pubs used to offer more than beer and food!
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Cornish Arms CLOSED
Par
Nr St Austell
Tel. 01726
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C M=8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners and Bosuns.
Food - Yes
On my visit before last the landlord was pissed
out of his brain. Locals were in the
same state. HSD came out of a dubious looking spout sticking out of the wall?
This once had a reputation for having a few ‘loose women’ around. (Good job we did not tell Sue!) The last
visit was better. Stu 6/10 Sept 97
Small friendly pub with a locals feel to the
place. Collection of plates around the place. Average sort of place, can't say
anything for it or against it. John 7/10
Sept 97
A basic locals pub, but with a good
atmosphere. Nice stone fireplace and pretty bar area, though a little small.
Raised bar and pool area. Good friendly pub.
Sue
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Par Inn
Par
Nr St Austell
PL24 2BD
Tel. 01726 813961
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C M=6.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners and Bosuns.
Food - Yes
I like this place – unchanged since the 70’s. Friendly staff and excellent mild
available. Stu 7/10 Sept 97
Another locals pub in Par ! Which had a good
atmosphere, dimly lit place with a fish tank and a lit up map. Lively
atmosphere and fairly loud, but not unpleasant.
John 7/10 Sept 97
Another locals pub but with better
music! A nice fish tank with well-kept tropical fish, in a residential area.
Nicely lit bar and map of world on the wall. Good friendly atmosphere. Sue
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Royal Inn
Par
PL24 2AJ
Tel. 01726 815601
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Par
Nr St Austell
Tel. 01726
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C M=6
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners and Bosuns.
Food - Yes
In a terrace of houses. This place has a lovely
painted inn sign, take a look as you walk in.
Stu 7/10 Sept 97
Like all Par pubs, a small locals type of place.
Quiet and restful atmosphere, standard St Austell decor inside with a little more
brass than most. John 7/10 Sept 97
A rather unpleasantly 70s pub but
quite a pleasant place all the same. Rather too 'brassy' to me but a friendly
pub. Not really my cup of tea. Sue
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Inn
Park Bottom
Nr Redruth
Tel. 01209 216262
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C M=8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners and Bosuns.
Food - Yes
Large pub to the North of Pool, although it’s a
bit fiddly to find. Park around the side
and enter this nice village pub. The bar
is to the left and there is plenty of seating where you can relax. Stu 7/10 1998
Pub with interesting decor, with sectioned off
alcoves areas. Nice wall lamps. A yard of ale glass is above the bar, haven't
seen one for ages. Good pub with a cosy atmosphere. John 7/10 Nov 98
I liked this pub a lot! Large and spacious, with
divided off cubicles areas, divided by wood panelling and wooden poles. Lovely
mirrors on walls, along with plates and horse brasses. A very cosy atmosphere.
Excellent ladies facilities! Long bar with yard of ale suspended above. Pretty
wall-lamps on stone and wood panelled walls.
Sue Sept 98
Kings Arms
Paul
Nr Penzance
Tel. 01736 731224
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,C M=8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners and Bosuns.
Food - Very
Good
Nice village pub near Newlyn. Stone walls and good atmosphere. Stu 7/10 1998
Nice pub by a nice church in a village. While very
pleasant seems a little too upmarket, to be a pub which is 'the heart of the
village'. John 6/10 Aug 97
A pretty pub with an heraldic
theme. Various shields and crests along
the bar and walls. Furnished in dark brown, with stone and plaster walls.
Friendly bar staff, the barman likes plants as he gave me a box and liner for
my new one. Sue July 1996
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Inn
Jubilee Hill
Pelynt
Looe
PL13 2JZ
Tel. 01503 220312
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North Inn
On B3306
Pendeen
Tel. 01726 788417
http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/north-inn/Welcome.html
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,P,B,C M=7
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – Daylight Robbery, Tinners and Bosuns.
Food - Yes
except Monday
The pub is near the centre of this old mining
village. It is set back from the road with some parking outside. It is near Geevor Tin Mine museum. Stu 7/10
1998
Pub in the centre of village, with photos of mining and beer garden. A little like the other pub in the village (Radjel inn), but to be fair to the brewery they have spent some money on it, but it is still a little bland.
John 6/10 Aug 96
Another locals pub, but I did not feel the
same atmosphere as the last pub (Rajal Inn). I feel maybe the pub had been left
to " go to seed" a little! However friendly service and a nice little
annexe. I just felt the interior did not live up to the exterior! Sue Aug 1996
Radjel
Pendeen
Tel. 01726 788466
http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/radjel/Welcome.html
11.00-3.00 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,C M = 8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners and Bosuns.
Food - Yes
This village is at the western the tip of
Pub just outside the village. Nice on the outside, but I thought the inside had to much of the standard St Austells decor, red furnishing and brasses etc. Friendly atmosphere. John 7/10 Aug 97
I liked the happy atmosphere of this local
pub. Decor in dark wood with burnished orange furnishings. Although a little
basic it had a friendliness that made up for it. Plants very pretty and
painting lovely. Sue Aug 1996
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Arms
Pendogget
St Kew
Bodmin
PL30 3HH
Tel. 01208 880263
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Plume of Feathers
Penhallow
TR4 9LT
Tel. 01872 571389
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Punchbowl and ladel
Penelewey
Feock
TR3 6QY
Tel. 01872 862237
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Cross Keys
Penryn
TR10 8DA
Tel. 01326 373233
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Famous Barrel
Penryn
TR10 8JP
Tel. 01326 373505
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Kings Arms
Penryn
TR10 8LJ
Tel. 01326 372336
Three Tuns
Penryn
Tel. 01326 373977
11.00-3.00 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD
Food - ?
A member of my family once ran this pub. Situated at the top of the town near the Town
Hall on a one way system, its a real
drinkers local. Two main bar areas with a
loungey feel. When we visited last time
Sue was admiring a nice little kitten. Stu
7/10 1998
Pub in a row of terrace houses. Dimly
lit with a nice 'ole world' feel to it, I am not sure how old the pub is but it
seems genuinely old. Not to many people around when we were in, but a pleasant
atmosphere and a friendly landlord. John
8/10 Nov 98
An attractive town pub with deep red upholstery
and comfortable seats. Warm glowing atmosphere. Small brass ornaments hung
above bar. Friendly family atmosphere. Low ceiling and beams, feeling of
old pub about it. Held a sweet ginger kitten brought in by the owner! Sue Sept 98
Ship Inn
The Square
Pentewan
Tel. 01726 842855
11.00-3.00 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C M=8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tribute, 1851, Tinners
Food - Very Good
I like this little village by the sea, next to
Mevagissey and I have been here many times.
There is a lot of holiday accommodation and a beach nearby, so in the Summer
it can get packed. Outside is a narrow sitting area on the road as well as a
beer garden opposite. You pass through a lively little bar with a pool room, as
you enter, but turn to the left to reach a bigger second bar/restaurant. Beer is always in good condition; well it’s
not that far from the brewery! Friendly
and helpful landlord. Stu 9/10 July
2001
Another St Austells pub called the
Ship Inn. St Austells have six altogether. (I am such a anorack ). The usual
nautical theme of ships paintings, ships models, etc. Cosy atmosphere in a good
pub. John 8/10 Nov 98
A prettily lit pub in a seaside
village. Paintings cover the walls, and photos of old
Marvellous town by
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Admiral Benbow
Penzance
TR18 4AF
Tel. 01736 363448
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C,G
Brewery –
Real Ales – Courage Best
Food - Good
Its a bit of
a’ honey pot’ for tourists. Its like a
boat marooned in the street. An upstairs
‘deck’ full of nautical relics of brass and wood, but no waves splashing over
you whilst you drink. Arabella the beautiful ghost lives here. She probably looks better after a few
beers! Captains Cabin Restaurant
upstairs. Stu
7/10 1998
The Alexander inn
Alexander road
Penzance
Tel.
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C,G
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Bass, Castle
Food - ?
Old 17th Century inn, near
the sea front the bottom of Alexander road. Recently redecorated with a modern
interior. It is called an
Large 17th century pub, again another
Dolphin Tavern
The Quay
Penzance
Tel.
Circa 1890
Circa 2001
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C,G M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - ?
This pub is nearest pub before or
after you get on your ferry to the Isles of Scilly. Reminds me a little of a
pub near a railway station with people stopping for a pint, before meeting
someone of the boat. Pub with a fishing theme and pictures of dolphins. Good
lively atmosphere.
NB On a trip to the Isles of Scilly,
Sue came back from the islands by boat while Stuart and I came back by
helicopter. Our flight was delay due to bad weather, but Sue got across on the
boat okay. We agreed to meet at Sues hotel in
A very pretty seaside theme pub, close
to the harbour. Nicely decorated with
nets, dolphins, shells etc and did good food, but a little crowded and had a TV
and game machines. Sue
1996
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The Fountain Tavern
Penzance
Tel.
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C,G M=8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Bosuns
Food - ?
A very nicely decorated pub that was
quite amazing for the run down area it was in outside the town. Dark blue furnishings and scrupulously clean,
also popular with the locals Sue
1996
Pub to the North of the town centre.
Very nicely done out inside, with nice decor. First people in the pub in the
afternoon, but you feel it’s a good pub.
John 8/10
Farmers Arms
Causeway Head
Penzance
Tel. 01736 362627
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,G
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Courage best
Food - ?
Locals pub at the very top of Causeway
head. Lovely little snug at the front and
a pool area. Long rear bar with darts
board and photographs. Stu 6/10 May
2001
Nice old locals pub with a snug bar to the right has you go in. The lounge bar has a pool table, and a long narrow bar with a dart broad. The two handpumps had the choice of Courage Best or Courage Best!
John 7/10 Visit May 2001
The First and Last
Penzance
Tel. 01736 364095
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C,G
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – Green King Abbot, Courage Best and
Bass
Food - ?
Yet another recently modernised
Two bar pub which looks like its been decorated
recently. Done out in a light blue colour with comfortable chairs at the end.
The place has the feel of a hotel bar. Nice friendly dog by the bar. John 7/10 May 2001
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Globe and Ale House
TR18 4BJ
Tel. 01736 364098
R,F,B,S,G
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – up to 8 Everards Equinox, Marstons Pedigree,
Hop Back Summer Lightning
Food - Yes
Eight handpumps on the bar. This pub is owned by the same person as the
Longboat Hotel, so that means if the beer has run out the pump clips are still
left showing ? Biggest selection of real
ale in
Suppose to be the best choice of real ale in
Sir Humphry Davey
Penzance
Tel.
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C,G M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - ?
Named after a local inventor. Biggish
town centre pub with lots of wood panelling and posters on the ceiling. Fairly
lively atmosphere when we were there. John
7/10
A good locals pub, JJ Moons
(Weatherspoons) style in some ways. Had
posters on the ceiling. I felt the bar
was too large and should be divided up a little more, but not bad. Sue 1996
I once saw the pub phone ripped off the wall here
in 1993ish. It was a big one. My mate Peter had partaken of a few beers and
enquired as to whether someone had lost their mobile?!? Im pleased to say it is a bit more up market
now. Stu 1996
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London Inn
75 Causeway Head.
TR18 2SR
Tel. 01736 362155
Longboat Hotel
Market Jew St.
TR18 2TD
Tel. 01736 364137
10.00 – 23.00
12.00-22.30
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – 1
? Pedigree
Food - Yes
It normally has several real ales on tap but when
we visited the barman got 1 pint out and then ran out. So John and I had to split it into 2
halves. How embarrassing ! A large dark interior split into several
sections. Wood panelling and red walls.
It does not ‘cut the mustard’ though and borders on being tatty. Stuart
5/10 Sept 2003.
Pub in a good location near the railway and bus
station. Big pub with low beams and lots of different drinking areas and
alcoves, including a restaurant area and a non-smoking area. Good photos of
sunsets on the wall,
but over all, the place is a little soulless.
John 6./10 visit Sept 2003
Mounts Bay Inn
The Promenade
Penzance
Tel. 01736
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C,G
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Bass, Green King Abbot, Skinners
Cornish Knocker and Sharps Doom Bar
Food - Yes
Always a popular one with dedicated
drinkers. Right on the sea front snuggling
down by the road. Low beams and small
single bar. Stu
8/10 May 2001
Lovely old pub across the road from the sea front. Granite walls, low beams, pictures of old Penzance and a nice picture of the old blue galleon. Good beer range and some well-kept beers add to the place.
John 8.5/ 10 visit May 2001
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Old Smithy
3 Parade St.
TR18 4BU
Tel. 01736 362733
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Tremanheer – J.D.Weatherspoons
Market Jew St.
TR18 4BJ
Tel. 01736
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C,G
Brewery – Free House
Real
Ales – Theakson Best Bitter, Greene King Abbot, Hop Back Summer Lightning,
Shepherd Neame Spitfire. Guest beers Exmoor Stag, Sharps Special Bitter, Ring o
Bell Dreckly
Food - Yes
Pub in the classic J.D.
Weatherspoons style. Converted in Spring
2003 from two shops its has a split level interior with a beer garden at the
back. 4 real ales on tap and a range of
food. Plenty of seating inside and a non
smoking area. Stuart 8/10 Sept 2003
Modern
Wetherspoons which is not as big as a lot of other Wetherspoons town centre
pubs. Standard Wetherspoons decor. Low ceiling and dim lighting makes for
a cosy atmosphere. Local history and modern art paintings on the wall.
Wetherspoons seem to be back to their old tricks, of not turning a handpump clip
around, when a beer is not available. John 8/10 visit Sept 2003
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Turks Head
Chapel St.
TR18 4AF
Tel. 01736 363093
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Union Hotel
Chapel St.
TR18 4AE
Tel. 01736 362319
The White Lion Hotel
Green Market
Penzance
Tel.
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C,G
Brewery –
Real Ales – Courage Best
Food - ?
Pub in the main shopping street with
loads of old Courage pub signs outside – take you back to 1981 ish. Mahogany bar nice and traditional. Stu 6/10 May 2001
Pub with old Courage signs outside, inside is a big
open plan pub, it's done out in the old Courage style of red carpets and black
and white ceiling etc. Pictures of old Penzance in yet another pub. Place
really needs
to be decorated soon. John7/10 May
2001
Yacht Inn
The Promenade
Penzance
Tel.
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,S,C,G M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – Tinners
Food - Reasonable
Pub across the road from the seafront,
but not a yacht in site. The is a little beyond the harbour, but its seems like
its in the middle of nowhere. Pub had a quiet atmosphere inside when
visited. John 6/10
A very
eccentric pub with interesting sculptures, pictures and a telescope! Set on a seafront and very nicely furnished,
but rather lacking in atmosphere and too dark-again I felt more could be done
with it Sue
1996
Norway Inn
Perran-Ar-Worthal
TR3 7NU
On A39 between
Truro and Falmouth
Tel. 01872 862081
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,C,G
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – Yes
Food - Good
Named because barges used to
carry Scandinavian timber, for the tin mines up the river – That was before tin
mining silted the river up! Ironic.
Anyway, the pub was more of a restaurant, but its improved in the last
couple of years and was taken over by St Austell Brewery in the summer of
2001. Food was rather good and the beer
was fine when I visited. Stu
7/10 Jan 2001
PERRANPORTH
Popular holiday town on the North Coast. There is one very special pub here, right on the beach – and I mean on the beach! One of the few places in Cornwall where you can get a donner kebab. It was purchased from a dubious looking kiosk at the West end of town. Well you get hungry drinking!
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Green Parrot
St Georges Road
Perranporth
TR6 0JP
Tel. 01872 573284
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
F,B,C,
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – None available when I visited
Food - Yes
Bit of a rough
place and the drinks are very expensive, hence no one was there. It looks tired
and there was no real ale on both my visits.
There was an old red phone box in the corner- useful for calling the
taxi in which you can escape. Don’t bother. Stu 2/10 Sept 2002
Tourist
pub, with lots of different alcove areas. Dim-lit with fake beams. Large beer garden and patio area at the front
of the pub. London prices which might explain why the pub is empty, as well as
no real ale.
John 4/10 Sept 2002
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Seiners Arms
Perranporth
TR6 0JL
Tel. 01872 573118
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C,
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Yes
Food - Yes
Tries to compete
with the Wateringhole and fails. A silly
wall blocks the view from the bars but shelters the outside seating. It’s a typical holiday oriented pub with a
separate restaurant and accommodation.
It could be so much better! Stu
7/10 Sept 2000
Pub
done out in the standard tourist decor of low beams and red carpets. Amazingly high walls stop you having a view
of the beach. Bland decor, bland atmosphere. You can't say anything for it, you
can't say anything against
it. John
4/10 visit September 2002
Taverners Halt
Perranporth
TR6 0HG
Tel. 01872 573355
11.00- 16.00 19.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-16.00 19.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C,
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – St Austell HSD
Food - Yes
Make your way past
the boating lake and the pub sits by St Michaels church at the bottom of one of
the hills surrounding the town. Outside
it’s a bit 1960 ish and tired but inside an interesting small bar with front
and back rooms as well. Photos of race
horses adorn the walls. Reasonable food
menu with beer in good condition.
Stu 7.5/10 Sept
2000
Pub
a little way out of the town centre. Large pub with various rooms, done out in
a red decor. Nice old photos of Perranporth, as well as some horse racing
memorabilia on the wall. John 7/10 visit September 2002
Tywarnhayle
Tywarnhayle Sq.
Perranporth
Tel. 01872 572215
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C,
Brewery – Inn Partnership
Real Ales – Sharps plus other nationals
Food - Yes
A typical Greenhall’s
pub, but its outshone by the Watering Hole (See below). A restaurant to the right and a big bar to
the left separated by the serving area. Stu
6/10 Nov 2000
Lively
pub in the centre of town. Low beamed pub, with slate walls and brac-a-brac around
the pub. Various TV screens showing the golf ( Ryder Cup ). John
7/10 visit September 2002
Upper Deck
Perranporth
TR6 0EW
Tel. 01872 573865
12.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C,
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Skinners
Food - No
Café sort of place
by the town clock. No real ale during
our visit but there was a hand pump on the bar.
Pool table for the kids takes up a lot of space. The UPVC windows don’t match the wood walls
and I felt like asking for a tea and cakes.
Stu 6/10 Sept 2000
Looks
like a shop conversion. Smallish place with wood panelling around the walls,
and a pool table in the centre of the pub. Pictures of old Perranporth around
the place. John 6/10 visit September 2002
Watering Hole !Recommended!
Perranporth
On the Beach!
TR6 0BQ
Tel. 01872 572888
http://www.the-wateringhole.co.uk/
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat Closed weekdays Oct-March
12.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,B,C, M=9.5
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Skinners and Organic Serpentine
Food - Yes
Location,
Location, Location! This pub has location.
This is literally an oasis in the dunes.
Situated right on Perranporth Beach, to get there you walk across the
sands. There’s no road to it, mind you,
neither is there any other pub like it in the <:country-region>UK. Think of a massive bungalow with a tented
front. Loads of glass and a central
semicircular bar. 8 foot high (2.4
metres in Brussles speak) paraffin burners kept us warm the evening we
visited. Live music on Saturday
nights. Brilliant idea for a pub with
good beer from 2 of Cornwall’s micros.
Stu 9.5/10 Sept
2002
The walk through the wind and the rain
in December was well worth the effort. Lovely pub with nice views out to the
sea and the Altantic waves. Nice patio area on the outside and a cosy bar area
inside. Good beer choice, only drawback was a ‘not to bright’ barmaid, who
gave me a bottle of tomato ketchup when I ask for a tomato juice on a drinks
round! John 9/10 Sept 2002
A brilliant pub in the middle of the beach. Large interior with a great atmosphere – even Chelsea F.C. on the TV which was excellent.(Sue was happy). A lovely view through the windows of the pounding surf and foul weather. Foreign lagers Castle, Hoegarden and Bitburger. Very nice paintings on display. Open plan with Hawaiian style bar and tasteful X-mas decorations. The raised seating ensures good views form everywhere. Sue Dec 2000
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Perranuthnoe
TR20 9NP
Tel. 01736 710309
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Perranwell
Station
Nr. Penryn
Tel. 01872 863175
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C,
Brewery –
Real Ales – Yes
Food - Excellent
Turn off the A39
between Truro and Penryn. This pub
serves very high class food and is often full on a Saturday night. The pub itself is a lovely old stone building
and has two seating areas and a horseshoe bar.
Stu 7/10 2000
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White House
Perranzabuloe
Nr Truro
TR4 9LQ
Tel. 01872
572198
Bucket Of Blood !Recommended!
Churchtown Road
Phillack
Nr Hayle
Tel. 01736 752378
11.00-2.30 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,B,P,C M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Trelawnys Pride
Food - Very Good
A very old pub with low ceilings and beams.
Nice plant tubs on the patio outside and ivy wreath on the walls! Liked the red
upholstery and bar area inlaid with wood panels. Bar divided into separate
sections, which was nice. Flowers and plants on ledge and sills very pretty. Sue Aug 97
A real nice old pub with genuine low
beams, people were a lot smaller years ago. Good beer and a good atmosphere.
Near to Hayle sands. John 8.5/10
Apparently, someone threw a human head into the
well. The bucket of blood refers to what
happens when you do this! Anyway
a great pub – don’t miss it! Stu 9/10
Aug 97
Roseland Inn
Philleigh
Follow signs for King Harry Ferry on the St Mawes Road.
Tel. 01872
580254
11.30-11.00 Mon-Sat Summer 11.00-3.00 3.00-7.00
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,P,C
Brewery –
Real Ales – Sharps Doom Bar and 3 others
Food - Very
good with extensive menu.
Picturesque country pub with large outside seating area. Inside to the left is a small bar and to the right a seating area and a restaurant. Watch you head on the low beams. Friendly place with good beer and food. Pub caught fire recently but it was stopped before it did any significant damage. Stu 8/10 June 2000
Countryman.
Piece
Carnkie
Redruth
TR16 6SG
Tel. 01209 215960
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Pityme Inn
Rock Road
PL27 6PP
Tel. 01208 880263
Polgooth Inn
Polgooth
Nr. St. Austell.
Tel. 01726 74089
11.00-3.00 and 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-2.30 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,P,B,C M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – H.S.D., Tinners and Trelawny’s Pride
Food - Very
good with extensive menu.
A very pretty country pub with a good
section of food. Friendly atmosphere makes it much frequented by locals. Very attractive
decor with stone walls and old photos and a very attractive bar area with low
ceiling. Altogether I liked atmosphere and the way the pub was set
out. Sue
Country pub with a nice exterior. Inside is nice
too, with stone walls and nice decor. Food is popular in this pub, but the
drinkers are not left out the beer is as good as the food. John 8/10 Sept
97
In the
1970’s this pub had a small and narrow public bar with casks behind the
counter. Now much larger with a
separate restaurant, large drinking area and a family room, it is worth a
visit. The Pagan family has run the pub
for several years and they specialise in good food served in large
portions. Outside there is a large beer
garden with seating and plenty of parking. Stu 8 Aug 2000
Rashleigh Inn !!Recommended!!
Polkerris
Par
Nr. St. Austell.
PL24 2TL
Tel. 01726 813991
11.00-3.00 and 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 6.30-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – H.S.D., Sharps Doom Bar and Own,
Cotleigh Barn Own plus 1 other.
Food - Very
good with extensive menu.
The ‘Inn on the Beach’. That’s what the locals call it. I first visited the place in 1973 and its not
changed much since then. A fine pub
offering a large selection of real ales.
A new landlord and landlady took over in December 2001 and they cater
for the eater as well. A good selection
of home made food has made the pub worthy of both Egon Ronay’s and Les Routiers
guides. Inside there is wood panelling
and slate on the walls. As you enter
there is the bar and to the left a large bay window overlooking St Austell
bay. Go up a few steps to a restaurant
area selling good value food. Stu
9/10 Feb 2002
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Ship Inn
Polmear Hill
Nr Par
PL24 2AR
Tel. 01726 812540
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Blue Peter !!RECOMMENDED!!
The Quay
Polperro
Tel. 01503 72743
11.00-3.00 and 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-2.30 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,B,C M=10
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – St Austell Tinners, HSD, Sharps Doom
Bar, Skinners Beety Stoggs.
Food -
Crisps and nuts – I’ve never bothered to ask for anything else!
A pub which has been left unchanged over the years,
despite pressure to make it more touristy! Basic wooden furniture in the semi
circular downstairs bar. 'Cool' blues and folk music played. This year rolls
are now being
served by new management! but this is the only food available as the emphasis
is very much on beer. Also ladies toilets, ( up very narrow staircase ) near by
family room and upstair bar have been nicely
refurbished-which is good as they were too basic! Best way to reach the
pub is by cliff walk from Looe as it is the perfect pub to finish in!
Atmosphere still very good and new manager keeps beers well. Always a shame to
leave!
Sue 10/10 visit Sept 2001
Right at the end of the road by the quay. A
marvellous pub full of character and characters! Once you negotiate the steep and tiny steps,
which lead to the front door you can just chill out. Occasional live music; you wont find Madonna
here! Great real ale, forget food and
just drink. The previous landlords have
left but still frequent the pub. Is this
Heaven? Stu 10/10 Sept 2003
Crumplehorn Inn
The Old Mill
Crumplehorn
Polperro
PL13 2RJ
Tel. 01503 272348
Noughts and Crosses
Lansallos Street
Polperro
PL13 2QU
Tel. 01503 272239
Three Pilchards Inn
Quay Road
Polperro
PL13 2QZ
Tel. 01503 272233
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Lugger Inn
The Quay
Polruan
PL23 1PA
Tel. 01726 870007
11.00-3.00 and 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,B,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – H.S.D., Tinners and Trelawny’s Pride
Food - Good
Posher of the 2 pubs in the town but not
necessarily the better. Food is ok but
it gets packed in the Summer and you have to ‘fight’ your way to the bar. Stu
8/10 Sept 97
The tourist pub in Polruan, most
people who get of the boat from Fowey and go straight into this pub, which is
what this pub counts on. In my opinion it feels it doesn't have to make the
effort because of this. Nice harbour location. John 7/10 Sept 97
Again a locals pub of the nautical
variety! Felt that a little more could be done in the way of decoration and
comfort. Service a little slow, but pleasant and friendly with nice view of the
harbour. Sue
Sept 1997
West St.
Polruan
Tel. 01726 870292
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat 11.00-3.00 and 6.00-11.00 Winter
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,P,B,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – Tinners and Trelawny’s Pride
Food - Good
Further up the hill if you come by ferry but worth
the effort. More basic than the Lugger
but beer just as good. Stu 8/10 Sept 97
The locals pub in Polruan. Most people
who get off the boat from Fowey go straight to the Lugger inn and miss this
good pub. Cosy pub with a friendly atmosphere. Nice beams,fireplace and
pictures of old Polruan on the wall,very enjoyably. John 8.5/10 Sept97
A locals pub with dark furniture and wooden-beamed ceiling. Old fireplace with kegs round it. Separate dining area complete with a cat! Good atmosphere, friendly and cosy. Photos of the old town on the wall.
Sue Sept 1997
Oyster Catcher
Polzeath
Tel. 01208 862371
? Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,P,B,C M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - OK
Pub which is a little way from the beach,
but is mainly going for the holiday market. Large pub with fruit machines and
pool tables, but they don't takeover the pub. Nice name for a pub. John 7/10
A young persons pub, a bit like a big
bungalow. Stu 6/10
Pub with a lovely view across Polzeath Bay. Pretty
dark red upholstery with dark wood and bay windows. Pleasant, quiet atmosphere
(far enough from the beach to avoid screaming children etc.) A very relaxing
pub with friendly landlord. Sue Aug
97
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Stag Hunt
Ponsanooth
Ponsanooth
TR3 7EE
Tel. 01872 863046
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Star Inn
Porkellis.
Nr Helston
TR13 8JR
Tel. 01326 40237
Plume of Feathers
The Square
Portscatho
TR2 5HW
Tel. 01872 580321
11.30-2.30 and 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat (June – Sept
11.00-11.00)
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,C,G M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners, Trelawnys Pride
Food - Very
good with extensive menu.
A very old pub by the harbour. Lovely
atmosphere with uneven stone walls, oars and fishing nets on the ceiling and
real beams over fireplace, with recessed tables. A little food orientated but
good prices. Warm lighting. Generally a very cosy feeling. Sue Sept 1997
Lovely pub in a nice town by the sea. Traditional
pub with a good traditional feel to it, stone walls and beams are impressive.
Maybe too many places taken up by diners but apart from that a great place.
John 8/10 Sept 97
Located right by the sea in this cove near St Mawes, there is public parking right next to it. A lovely old pub with 2 main bars. Tiny seating area to the front. The real ale is always good and the food is as well. The cellar bar was where the beer was once brewed. If only! Stu 8/10 Aug 2000
Royal Standard Inn
Portscatho
(Gerrans actually -By the Church)
Tel.
11.00-3.00 and 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – none at last visit!
Food - Very
good with extensive menu.
This pub
used to do real ale and it was a fine pub. But on my last visit the ale had
gone missing! Hopefully it was a one
off? Anyway the food menu is very good
with curries a speciality. The bar is
small and accepts children. There are
several sitting areas and a car park at the rear.
Stu 6/10 Oct 1999
Golden Lion
Port Isaac
Tel. 01208 880336
? Mon-Sat
? Sun
R,F,C,G M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - Very
good with extensive menu.
A wonderful location in a nice fishing
village. Car pack is on a beach at low tide, so if you get to comfortable in
this pub, might find your car under water. A nice balcony which overlooks the
harbour. Pleasant atmosphere with nice decor, a good pub for a summers
evening. John 8/10
A nice old stone built pub with lovely views. The food is rather good as is the beer. Stu 8/10 1997
A beautiful pub overlooking the harbour, with a beer
balcony. Lovely views of the harbour and town. Friendly bar staff and pretty
interior. Varnished wood tables and very nice ladies toilet. Menus have an
interesting history of the pub and town.
Sue Aug97
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Inn
Porthcothan
Padstow
PL28 8LN
Tel. 01841 520450
Harbour Inn
Porthleven
Tel. 01326 573876
? Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,C M=8.5
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD
Food - Very good
Lovely pub beside the harbour. Careful when you park as you might end up in
it! Two big bars, very friendly with
good food. Stu 8/10 1997
Large pub by the harbourside, dark and
dimly lit inside. Mix of old and new inside the pub which works well. Liked the
wood panelling, grantie etc, and the
rope decorations were a little different.
John 8/10
A very attractive large pub with
granite pillars and rope decorations. Dimly lit bar. Oars and pennants on the
ceiling, sectioned off into separate areas (though I would prefer the fruit
machine in the games area). Well situated on the harbourside with lovely
flowering plants in tubs and lobster pots outside. Unusual lamps set in
wall. Sue July 1996
Ship Inn
Porthlevan
Tel. 01326 573876
? Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales –
Food - Very good
Another Lovely pub beside the harbour. Parking is not possible near the pub, so walk
to it at the North side of the harbour!
Incredible sea and harbour views.
I once visited with a delegation of Russian Engineers who after
consuming vast quantities of anything alcoholic, wanted to go for a swim! Could have caused an international incident!
They also filmed a TV advert here in the mid 1970’s – you can see why. Two bars, with good food.
Stu 8/10 1997
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Commodore
Beach Road.
Porthtowan
TR4 8AD
Tel. 01209 890244
Ship Inn RECOMMENDED!!
Portloe
TR2 5RA
Tel. 01872 501356
11.00-11.00 Whit – Oct Mon-Sat
Nov-May 11.30-3.00 6.30-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-2.30 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,C M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – 1851, Tribute, Tinners
Food – Excellent
This is a lovely little fishing
village on the Roseland peninsular. The
pub has a big beer garden across the road for those fine summer evenings
(when?). In the winter a coal fire heats
the pub. The previous landlords cats used to get the best position in front of
it. Children and pets are all welcome
here. There are two bar areas. A new upper bar area and a lower one by the
fire. The new landlord and landlady –
Keith and Mandy Johns - have sorted this place out – great pub with excellent
food and super beer! There is
accommodation here as well as a self catering 2 bedroom cottage overlooking the
harbour. Stu 9.5/10 June 2001
Also try the Lugger – a nice
restaurant/Free House which is by the harbour although you will have to have
food as well.
Lovely village pub which we visted on
a winters evening. Warm fire made for a warm and cosy atmosphere. Nautical
artefacts in the pub adds to the place. Small pub, which does get crowded in
the summer.
John 8/10 Nov 98
A friendly village pub in a fishing village, with
2 cats, a roaring fire and comfortable furniture. Very friendly atmosphere and
lovely furnishings, woodcut and brass ships and pretty paintings. Sue Sept 98
Rising Sun Inn
Portmellon
Tel. 01726 843235
11.00-3.00 and 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat - Closed during
the winter.
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Wadworth 6X
Food - Very
good with extensive menu.
Located right by the sea in this cove to
the West of Mevagissey, a gem of a pub with a fancy slate fireplace. Pictures on the walls are of the great and
the good. Well actually Birmingham City
F.C. and a few celebrities. Ask to see
the glass floor by the kitchen, which covers a stream running beneath the
pub. Large family room for the little ones.
Tiny seating area outside the front of the pub overlooking the beach. Stu
8
Sept 2000
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Basset Arms
Tregea Terrace
Portreath
TR16 4NG
Tel. 01209 842077
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Portreath Arms
The Square
Portreath
TR16 4LA
Tel. 01209 842534
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Waterfront Inn
Forth an Nance
Portreath
TR16 4NQ
Tel. 01209 842777
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Preston Gate Inn
Poughill
Bude
EX23 9ET
Tel. 01288 354017
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Hawkins Arms
Fore St
Probus
Tel. 01726 882208
12.00-2.30 and 7.00-11.00 Mon-Sat Winter
12.00-3.00 5.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-2.30 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners, Tribute
Food -
Good.
Turn off the A390 between Truro and St
Austell. This village pub is near the
church with the tallest tower in Cornwall
NB. There
is the private ‘comrades club’ in the village as well. The club sells 2 real ales, from Skinners and
Sharps – cheap beer, undercutting the pub trade by at least 40p per pint served
in excellent condition. The club is for
members and their guests only, although they are relaxed about this. It was formed after the 1st World War
and is always busy. The Club is 200
yards to the East of the Pub in the main street. Parking is at the rear. Punters often drift between the two drinking
establishments during the evening.
Cosy village pub, with a dimly lit bar area. Nice
decor with stone walls, beams and fishing artefacts. Good relaxing atmosphere.
Friendly landlord who serve a good pint. John 8/10 Nov 98 /March 2004
A pretty pub with brasses on display and textured
stone walls and an open log fireplace. Rather subdued peach coloured lights.
Also fishing rods and tackle. Grange walls. Friendly local pub. Sue Sept 98