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Trebarwith
Strand
Nr Bude
Sportsmans
Arms
Treburley
Nr Launceston
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Oak Tree Inn
Threemilestone
Nr Truro
Tr9 6BU
Tel. 01872 278479
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Victoria
Threemilestone
Nr Truro
Off A 390
Tel. 01872 278313
11.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,P,B,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - Very
Good
Situated in the Western ‘suburb’ of Truro this
village used to be separated by farmland from the City. Mind you it’s not exactly Brixton! To get to the pub take the A390 ‘off slip’
heading West out of Truro and it’s on the left.
This has always been a good pub although modernised in recent
years. There is a large bar and two
large eating areas with a conservatory to the left and another small public
bar/pool room to the right. Parking is
outside to the right or the front. Stu 8/10 Dec 2000
A very crowded lounge bar, so we when
into the public bar which had cheese and pickles on the bar which always
attracts mouse beer writers. Bar was not badly done out. John 7/10 Dec 2000
Interesting pub with Large crowded'family bar'.
Well decorated, but full of diners. Large separate public bar with large
wedges of cheese and pickles on bar, which is always a nice gesture to
customers on a Sunday! Pool table and sports on TV. Sue Dec 2000
The Smugglers
Tolvern
Nr Philleigh
Tel.
12.00-5.00 ? Summer
Closed in Winter Months
F,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – None.
Food - Good
Smashing thatched cottage right by the Fal river – this is a hidden gem. It has its own landing and boat for trips on
the river. A lovely beer garden,
barbecue area and beach as well.
Although there is no real ale, there is Warsteiner
Lager; which is acceptable and the pub does have a wonderful collect of single
malt whiskys’.
The bar is tiny – about 3 foot long (that’s 0.9 metres just in case you
did not know)! Its not open from October
to Easter, but on a hot summers day have a drink, take a boat trip to Falmouth
and back and then have another drink! Parking
is in the road leading to it from the King Harry ferry road (East side of Fal river). NB. This was constructed by the British for the
American forces before D’Day. Stu
8/10 Aug 2001
Logan Rock Inn
Treen
Nr Penzance
Tel. 01736 810495
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
One of the most westerly pubs you can visit. Situated near Porthcurno
and the Minack open-air theatre on the beautiful
Lands End peninsular. Nearby is the
Logan Rock, a massive stone that is precariously balanced on the cliffs and
which can be rocked by hand! This is a
great pub with a front and rear bar, a children’s room and a beer garden. Stu
8/10 1998
Nice old granite exterior, but inside
the pub tries to be modern with a pool table and a dining room. Doesn't use the
tradition of the pub to its advantage. Nice place all the same, but could be
better. John 8/10
A very
difficult pub to find! Very pretty bar area in lounge with "beach
bar" feel to it. Also a nice dining room and games room, with a beer
patio. However I felt it could possibly develop its potential a little more,
particularly the patio. Sue Aug 1996
Elliot Arms & Square and Compass
Tregadillet
Nr Launceston
PL15 7EU
Tel. 01566 772051
11.00-2.30 6.00-11.00AM Mon-Fri
11.00-3.00 6.00-11.00 Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,C
Brewery – Part of a pub chain
Real Ales – Wadworth 6X,
Pedigree
Food -
Going downhill
This old pub is just off the A30. At Kennards House
junction turn North and follow the old A30 running parallel with the new A30.
The pub is full of clocks - over 70. On
the hour they all ‘go off’! Lots of wood
and stone with two bars and a small restaurant area at the rear. Apparently the pub is haunted by a ‘friendly’
ghost. There used to be good food served
here, but my last visit was a disappointment.
The Thai curry I had was from a country called ‘Home Pride’ and the
Spring rolls were served with a sweet and sour sauce, which came from a tomato
sauce bottle! Note. Its now part of a
pub chain – Explains a lot! Otherwise
reasonable beer.
Stu
7/10 Dec 2000
Kings Arms
Fore St.
Tregony
TR2
Tel. 01872 530202
11.00-2.30 6.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,P,B,C,G
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Skinners Betty Stoggs,
Sharps Doom Bar
Food -
Excellent menu.
Take the road from the
A390 towards St.Mawes. This 16th Century building is
situated in the ‘ridiculously’ wide main street of this old ‘Rotten
Borough’. A large car park is at the
rear – watch the narrow passage though!
When I first visited this Inn in 1977, I remember a single large bar to
the right as you entered. The only
punter in the pub was the Vicar!
Although there is still a single bar at the back, there are now 4 rooms
including a pool room. The landlords,
Tim and Julie have turned this into a fine drinkers and eaters pub, with good
value food. Try the homemade grub. There are good facilities for families; which
are welcomed and a nice beer garden and play area for the kids. Two of Cornwall’s finest micros are on tap as
well! Stu
8.5/10 Sept 2001
Treleigh
Arms (Flying Pot)
Treleigh
Nr Redruth
Wheel Inn
Tresillian
TR2 4BA
Nr. Truro
Tel. 01872 520293
11.00-2.30 6.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C
Brewery –
Real Ales – Draught Bass.
Food -
Reasonable menu.
This picturesque pub
lies next to the Truro River in Tresillian. The A390 Truro to St Austell road forms its
other boundary and provides a lot of passing trade. The pub is thatched, although inside it’s a
little disappointing and pretty cramped.
Last time I was there and had a meal we were sitting ‘on top’ of the
people next to us. There is plenty of
parking at the bottom of the lane beside the pub. Stu
6/10 Mar 2000
Travellers Rest
Trevarrian
Nr Newquay
Tel. 01637 860245
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - Good
Been here many times but it could be better. Convenient location and good parking. Beer and food average.
Stu
7/10 Sept 97
Pub near Newquay
airport. Pub goes for a 'ole World' atmosphere/feel. Its for those who what to
get away from the Newquay tourists pubs. With a
fireplace, fake beams and a pub parrot which doesn't do a lot of talking. John 7.5./10 Sept 97
A very attractive well-laid out pub,
with a nice old-fashioned stone fireplace and a pretty parrot, which was very
quiet! Unfortunately the barman wasn't and I’m not keen his anti-female remarks.
Otherwise the mark might have been higher. A very nice pub though. Sue
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White Pyramid
Trewoon
Nr St Austell
PL25 5TQ
Tel. 01726 68047
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Clock and Key
Trispen
Nr Truro
TR4 9AZ
Tel. 01872 279626
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The County town
and Bodmin has never forgiven her. Super shopping centre for those who like
that sort of thing. The pubs vary from
great to poor, but there are many to choose from.
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Admiral Boscawen
Richmond Hill (Down hill from Station)
Truro
Tel. 01872 278941
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
F,B,S,C
Brewery – ?
Real Ales – None on our last visit
Food - ?
This used to be a good
old locals pub run by an old lady (1984 ish). On our last visit there was no real ale. A great pity as it was the closest pub to the
station. Stu 2/10 Sept 2000
Barley Sheaf
Old Bridge St.
Truro
TR1 2AQ
Tel. 01872 242383
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Inn Partnership
Real Ales – Skinners Knocker Ale, Sharps Doom Bar
Food - Yes.
Good city pub and very popular with the younger
set. Giant video screens show football
in this big pub. Long bar and a separate
conservatory area. The old UV lights
which showed up false teeth nicely have given way to a pale blue decor! A bit of a wine bar sort of thing ! Recent reports on the food indicates that it
can be of variable quality, so watch out.
Stu 7/10 Sept 2002
Large young persons pub with lots of
screens for sport and MTV. Ideal pub
before you visit the ‘nightclubs’ in Truro.
When we visited (mid afternoon) there was a good mix of people. John 7/10 Sept 2001
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Britannia
Truro
TR1 2HE
Tel. 01872 273700
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Courage
Real Ales –Courage Directors and Best
Food - Yes.
A handy place to wait for buses, right by the new
bus station. Its a two bar pub; once
darts centred, now a pleasant hostelry by the new Lemon Quay development. One small lounge bar and a larger public bar
and pool room. Occasional karaoke nights. Stu 7/10 Sept 2002
A two bar pub close to the Bus Station, since done
out in 1980s decor. Lots of darts trophies in glass cabinets, hard to judge
atmosphere as we were the only people in the pub. John 5/10 Sept 2001
Bunters Bar !!RECOMMENDED!!
58 Little
Truro
TR1 3DL
Tel. 01872 241220
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,C,G
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Skinners Betty Stoggs,
Sharpes Doom Bar, St Austell Tribute
Food
- Snacks only
This is a large rambling pub with slate
walls. Once bit of a wine bar but now a
great drinkers pub with its own red telephone box! Very popular with many clients moving onto
Chicago Rock Café and L2 by closing time.
In fact the owner has close connections with the latter. Beer prices low. Long bar area with a much larger
entertainment section and pool table. Stu 9/10 Mar 2002/March 2004
Lively large pub with a wine bar feel to the
place. Slate walls, wooden floors and some comfy seats are all features of this
pub as well as live music. Good choice of well kept Cornish ales at reasonable
prices. Nice
place. John 8.5/10 visit Feb 2002/March 2004
City Inn !!RECOMMENDED!!
Pydar
St.
Truro
TR1 3SP
Tel. 01872 272623
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,P,B,C,G
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales –Sharpes Doom
Bar, Courage Best, Courage Directors
Food
- Who needs food ?
(There is some if you must)
Cosy wood panelled pub just outside the city
centre with a nice beer garden. Always a
good range of well-kept beers including Cornish micros Sharps and
Skinners. John 9/10 Sept 2000/March 2004
The climb up the hill past the Carrick Council
offices is not for the weak of heart. Go
under the railway arch and on the left is heaven! Once there, relax in a chair and let the
world go by. This has been a popular haunt for the local CAMRA branch and
deservedly so, as the beer has been served in excellent condition on all of my
visits. Couple of bar areas inside and a
beer garden at the rear. Now run by
landlord Graham Hill. Not the racing
driver, the landlord! Stu 9/10 Sept 2001/March 2004
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County Arms
Highertown
Truro
Tel. 01872 373972
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
F,B,S,C,P
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales –
Food - Yes
, this place is about food!
This used to be a good old Devenish pub when I
first visited in 1977. It used to serve
a great pint of Cornish. (Sigh)…… Now
modernised and more of a food joint, although the real ale was good. A Large eating area inside and a smaller side
bar to the left. It is the second
closest pub to the railway station (go up Station Hill). Its next to County Hall at the top of the
town. Purchased by St Austell Brewery
Summer 2001 hopefully it will improve. Stu 7/10
Feb 2001
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Daniel
Arms
Lemon
Street/Infirmary Hill (Opp. Lander Monument)
Truro
TR1 2JA
Tel.
01872 271037
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
F,B,S,C,R
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Ringwood Best Bitter
Food - Yes
This use to be where the
‘in crowd’ used to hang out 20 years ago.
They have all gone to the town centre pubs now. A two bar pub with 2 pool tables is a bit of
a climb up Lemon Street. But a nice
wooden interior with a ‘u’ shaped bar and a separate lower bar. Stu
7/10 Feb 2002 NB. Nearby is the Cornwall Farmers Club which
serves Sharps Doom Bar.
Nicely furished pub away
from the city centre. With 2 pool tables, old radios and books above the bar
and some nice old prints. Cosy atmosphere.
John 7/10 visit Feb 2002
Famous Old Globe Inn Closed until further notice
Truro
TR1 3DP
Tel. 01872 273869
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
F,B,S,C,R
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Doom Bar
Food - Yes
This pub was refurbished in the 1980’s and once
again in the late 1990’s. As you enter
there are a some cosy seating areas through which you get to the bar. It is an old pub dating back to 1838 and is
thought to be part of the old Castle (NB. Castle St. nearby). The Large horse shoe bar has been replaced by
a much smaller one. There is an upstairs
function room. Stu
6/10 Feb 2002
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Kazbah
Truro
Tel. 01872
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
B,S,R
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Doom Bar, Draught Bass
Food -
Snacks ?
Just opened in January 2002, formerly the Key
Street Brasserie.
Nice little place, a bit like a wine bar in style, serving real ale and
named after the owner. White leather
seating around the edges. A single
toilet at the back – might have to queue if its busy! Stu 7/10
Feb 2002/March 2004
Wine
bar type atmosphere in a fair sized place. White walls, white leather seating
all around the side, dimly lit lighting and candles on the table all create a
cosy atmosphere. Beer was good and not to unreasonably priced.
John 7.5/10 visit Feb 2002/March 2004
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MacNamarras
Round House
St Austell St.
Truro
Tel. 01872
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
B,S
Brewery – ?
Real Ales – None
Food -
Snacks ?
Typical Irish theme pub although pretty friendly
and better than some. Stout (Guinness
etc.) the only alternative to keg bitter. Stu 4/10 Sept 2000
Seen one Irish theme pub seen them
all. Usual things inside like old
bottles etc. Has anyone seen any Irish
people in a Irish theme pub? John
5/10 Sept 2000
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Market Inn (M.I.Bar)
Lemon Quay
Truro
Tel. 01872
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
B,S
Brewery – Probably ICI
Real Ales – None
Food -
Snacks ?
Oh dear!
This used to be a great real ale drinkers pub. Beautiful tiled façade. Now it’s a cocktail bar after yet another
refurbishment! – Stainless Steel bar and even worse drinks. A hand pump serving Skinners might have saved
it! Stu 1/10
Sept 2001
Some other places of
interest !
NB The nearby Mannings
Bar is attached to the The Royal Hotel –
unfortunately it does not do real ale.
The Hotel used to have a good bar within the Hotel serving Bass. A friend of mine used to work there. Apparently in the early 1970’s, Truro was
short on Real Ale outlets and this place was an Oasis.
Just up Lemon Street
from the Royal Hotel is the Conservative Club.
It is open to members and their guests. The downstairs bar serves 3 real
ales including Sharps Eden Ale, Wadworths 6X
and Bass. Stu
7/10
Old Ale House
Quay St.
Truro
TR1 2HD
Tel. 01872 271122
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Bass, Directors, Cotleigh old Buzzard, Everards Original, Caledonian, 6 Nations Skinners Kiddlewinkle
Food
- Wide range of good food.
Typical Ale House with
spit and sawdust, but the free peanuts; which were useful when hunger strikes,
have gone. Music in the week can make it
very busy. Spirits are not available. Service can be slow if you are not a regular!
Stu 7/10 Mar 2002/March 2004
I have a
love, hate relationship with this pub.
Love the large choice of beers on gravity and handpump,
the sawdust on the floor and the free peanuts.
Hate the large crowds on the weekend evenings, the unnecessary live
music when it’s so crowded and the slow bar service. Was refused service once, for carrying a
carton with an empty beer glass from the Cornish Beer Festival at the old City
Hall. Funny way of promoting Real
Ale! Try and visit in the afternoon. John
8/10 May 2001/March 2004
Rising Sun
Mitchell Hill
Truro
Tel. 01872
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Sharps Own
Food - ?
Once a very popular pub with the real ale
fraternity. Now rather quiet, with a
couple of bars and a pool room. Single
real ale on tap this time although on
the last visit there was none, although we did have a good game of football on
the way to it! Stu
7/10 Mar 2002
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Royal Standard
Truro
TR1 3 BZ
Tel. 01872 277532
11.00-15.00 18.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery – Free House
Real Ales – Ushers Best
Food -
This is like someones
front room. In fact there is a pool room and a small bar area. Photos and paintings of the Great Western
Railway and a very nice clock from a by gone era. Recently refurbished although a bit
basis. However, pleasant enough. Stu 6/10
Feb 2002
Small
locals pub which is like someones front room, which
the pub must have been at sometime. Dartboard, pool table (which takes a lot of
room for a small pub ), GWR clock over fireplace and Simpsons
fruit machine all add to the place. John 6/10 visit Feb 2002
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The Swan
Bosvigo
road
Truro
TR1
Tel. 01872
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
F,B,S
Brewery – Free House?
Real Ales – None
Food - None visible
Typical keg lovers pile
of crap! No food available, no real ale,
no atmosphere. Apart from that it was
good!
Stu 3/10 May 2001
Visited pub Saturday
evening at 7.00 – place was empty apart from us. That says it all.
John 4/10
White Hart (Crab and Ale House)
New Bridge St.
Truro
Tel. 01872
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C
Brewery –
Real Ales – Sharps Doom Bar and Bass
Food - ?
Small and mundane pub
about to undergo a refurbishment. The real
ale was in better condition this visit.
Stu
5/10 Mar 2002
Small
relaxing pub in the city centre, which is unusual. Good atmosphere and good service, but the
beer quality was poor. Hope for better
things next time. John 5/10
Wig and Pen
Francis St
Truro
TR1 3DP
Tel. 01872 273028
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C M=9
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Tinners
Food - Good
restaurant attached - Olivers
A very atmospheric pub with attractive
lamps and a nice painting of poinsettias.
Nice plants and hops round ceiling were a traditional touch. Relaxed atmosphere and generally friendly
setting. Attractive central bar area.
Sue Sept 1997
A upmarket pub town centre pub. Very comfortable and relaxing, lots of wood
panelling and hops around the ceiling. Sat in a area on some very comfortable
seats. John 8/10 Sept 97
So called because of its
proximity to the new Law Courts, which have interesting architecture. Beer is fine and the attached restaurant is
meant to be very good. There is a patio
outside for sunny days and inside pictures of judges adorn the walls.
Stu 7/10 Mar 2002
William IV
Kenwyn
St
Truro
Tel. 01872 273334
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,S,C M=7
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – St Austell IPA, Ruby Red, HSD
Food - Yes
A packed and very busy pub with lots of men! And loud music. A bit too much for me, but not a bad pub. Nice Conservatory and decor, not very taken with the large number of video screens. Sue Sept 1997
Typical town centre pub, very crowded in the evening we visted. Bit loud and noisy with no where to sit, as you expect on a Friday night. Pub is okay, but nothing special. John 7/10 May 2001
This pub is geared up
for the night clubbers. When it closes
they go to the nearby Chicago Rock Café (no real ale). There are video screens accompanied by loud
music, so even when you squeeze to the bar they can’t hear you order. Beer is reasonable
and there is a conservatory and beer garden, which you can escape to if you
want to talk. Better during lunch time!
Stu 6/10 Sept 2001
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Carru
Inn (Ex. Carbeile Inn)
Torpoint
Nr. A374
Tel. 01752 814102
11.00-11.00AM Mon-Sat
12.00-3.00 7.00-10.30 Sun
R,F,B,P,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales – HSD, Bosuns
Food - Yes
It’s not that easy to find. A modern place – like a hotel, like a pub, Im not sure. The first time I visited I got tired of
waiting to be served. I was the only one
in the place! The second visit revealed
a new landlord and a new conservatory – Rather better and there were other
people in it – WOW. Stu 6/10
1999
A large pub, maybe a little to large
for a pub so far away from the town centre. Been redecorated recently, had some
nice seating. Relaxing atmosphere. John
7/10 Nov 98
A very pretty, large pub just
past the Torpoint ferry. Rather new, and still has a
little of an 'unlived in' feeling. But excellent paintings on walls, bottles
and barrels in alcovers. Deep pink and cream decor.
Good ,happy atmosphere. Sue Sept 98
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Halfway House
Twowatersfoot
Nr Liskeard
PL14 6HR
Tel. 01208 821242
The New Inn !RECOMMENDED!
Fore St.
Tywardreath
Tel. 01726 813901
12.00-3.30 6.00-11.00 Mon-Sat
12.00-2.30 7.00-10.30 Sun
GBG,R,F,P,B,C M=8
Brewery – St Austell
Real Ales –Tinners,
Daylight Robbery and Bass
Food - None
A nice village pub, with a nice garden and separate rooms for
dining and pool. Beers serve from gravity, which is always a plus
in my opinion. Great beer, great atmosphere, great
pub. John 9.5/10
Great drinkers pub near St Blazey. Super old interior with several rooms, this
is what more pubs should be like. Stu 8.5/10
Oct 1998
A real ale drinkers pub with lots of local
characters! One of them thought John was Jonah Lomu!
Very pretty pool room with bar mirrors and views of the garden beyond. Friendly
landlord who chatted to us about the St Austells
passport. Generally lively atmosphere. Sue
Sept 98
Wychway
Inn
Tywardreath
Nr St Austell