Cornwall pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Cornwall - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The Crumplehorn Inn, Polperro
Address: Polperro, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2RJ [map]
Phone: 01503 272348
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Nearest train station: Looe (3.6 miles)
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The Blue Peter, Polperro
Address: Quay Rd, Polperro, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2QZ [map]
Phone: 01503 272743
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Nearest train station: Looe (3.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Stayed in a cottage a few yards from the Blue Peter. Great beer, friendly professional staff, good home made food, dogs welcome, friendly locals - everything we needed. The best pub
5 Aug 2008 22:03
We went here as it was the first pub after the Polruan to Polperro walk. What a welcome site after a long walk and running out of water. This was the pub I wanted to find anyway so a spot of luck that it was the first one we came to. Six hand pumps with St Austell Tribute, Polperro Pride, Otter Ale, Royal Oak, Adnams Regatta and Cornish Orchards Draught Cider available on our visit. The Polperro Pride I had was very good and I was informed by the landlord that it is a mix from St Austell. I believe it is the only pub in Polperro in site of the sea. The floor upstairs takes you to the rear beer garden/smoking area and steps to the quay. 5 Aug 2008 19:05
The best pub in Polperro by a mile !! Great staff !Great food!Great beer!always on top form !!Can get very busy at meal times!But that is how these pubs have to make there money.Everyone behind the bar made me feel like a regular.Can't say enough about it.14 Jul 2008 21:48
The Old Mill House Inn, Polperro
Address: Mill Hill, Polperro, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2RP [map]
Phone: 01503 272362
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Nearest train station: Looe (3.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
What a fantastic friendly pub. They do really good meals for adults and kids at only £6.95 including a drink. The staff and management were really friendly and made our stay very welcoming. Alan really enjoyed his birthday in your pub especially the scrumpy. The have a lovely beer garden which you can enjoy in the glorious sunshine. Pets are welcome. Good bar prices aswell. Hope to see you all in 2009 from the Geordies.(Blaydon)
30 Jul 2008 14:46
Good pub,Good food,Good beer, with friendly staff.hunt it out!cracking little pub.14 Jul 2008 21:56
went in here last week. Lovely pint, didnt try the food but will do next time we are down as it looked great and good value for money. Unusual to find meals at this price in a tourist hot spot. Seek it out you wont be disapointed.13 Jul 2008 21:47
The Old Ale House, Truro
Address: 7, Quay St, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HD [map]
Phone: 01872 271122
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Nearest train station: Truro (0.7 miles)
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Returned home at the weekend to meet up with some old friend. Forgot how good this place is. Top marks
IGNOR Chav_man as he is probably floating in a paddling pool!!!!!!!
9 May 2008 05:32
I think Chav_man must have taken a wrong turning as he can't have found this pub. Truro is a beer mecca and this is one of the best. IGNOR Chav_man as he is probably floating in a paddling pool!!!!!!!
21 Apr 2008 22:45
I read some of the reviews and decided to check this pub out. It is really crap and the toilet was a paddling pool.....20 Apr 2008 15:15
The Harbour Moon, West Looe
Address: Quay Road, West Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2BU [map]
Phone: 01503 262873
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Nearest train stations: Looe (0.3 miles), Sandplace (2.4 miles), Causeland (3.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
At the riverside in West Looe. We used to stop off here on our walk back up to Hannafore. A good pint of Doom Bar and views of the river.We didn;t try the food but quite a few people were eating so I assume its quite a popular place. We did hear the Karaoke on our way back up the hill one night and I can confirm it was quite awful.
Lovely harbour views from the panoramic windows and a freindly atmosphere.
Top class sea food if a bit restaurant priced and well kept beer
27 Jul 2008 17:30
Gone downhill. All locals been driven out by landlords attitude. Tourists only keep the place going. Ideal for Londoners and chavs11 Jul 2008 23:34
Worth going on a friday just to hear the worst Karaoke you have ever endured and I have been going back for 10 years without improvement .Lovely harbour views from the panoramic windows and a freindly atmosphere.
Top class sea food if a bit restaurant priced and well kept beer
30 Jun 2008 23:35
The Bullers Arms, East Looe
Address: Buller Street, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1AS [map]
Phone: 01503 264325
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Nearest train stations: Looe (0.5 miles), Sandplace (2.6 miles), Causeland (4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Without having any GBG entries for Looe it was a bit more of a mystery. This pub was selected by the girls in our group as they read that it was haunted. I was pleasantly surprised as four hand pumped ales and a real cider. I guess it is a free house by the selection. Available on Friday were Sharps Doom Bar, Skinners Betty Stoggs, Keltek King, Seadog India Pale Ale and Addlestones Cider. The Keltek King was rather tasty and in good form. My partner however was not impressed with the barman's swearing and seeing how the coffee cups were washed.
The good, the bad and the ugly all in one place.
Great night out.
3 Aug 2008 22:47
A bit rough round the edges but very friendly, lively and beer spot on. Recommended.22 Jul 2008 17:11
Along with the Fishermens this is a proper pub.The good, the bad and the ugly all in one place.
Great night out.
30 Jun 2008 23:16
The Jolly Sailor, West Looe
Address: Prices Square, West Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2EP [map]
Phone: 01503 263387
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Nearest train stations: Looe (0.5 miles), Sandplace (2.6 miles), Causeland (4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Always have a few drinks here wehn visit Looe. Landlord is a good guy and his beers are great too.
15 Jun 2008 10:47
Enjoy a pint of doom in here every time I visit. never lets me down. Friendly staff.13 Jun 2008 20:52
Fanatastic proper pub with top class real ales and friendly bar staff. As a newbie to Looe I was made to feel welcome and chatted to by locals and bar staff alike on my first visit. The landlord obviously takes pride in his beer, the Doom Bar was to die for. Nice old cosy pub where you can sit at the bar and feel involved in the hub-bub of Looe or tuck away in a corner for a quiet drink. After trying some of the other pubs on offer I have made the Jolly Sailor my local when I am in town.12 Jun 2008 20:31
The Crown Inn, Penzance
Address: Victoria Square, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2EP [map]
Phone: 01736 351070
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Nearest train station: Penzance (0.2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Spent the afternoon of 10th April here with friends drinking superb Otter Ale in this bright friendly pub. Ate a pizza to help soak up the beer, and found it to be tip-top.
The whole feel of the place is warm and relaxing, with a sofa-filled snug complete with open fire complementing the traditional front bar.
It's handy for the station which is just down the road & round the corner, and is the best pub we found in Penzance.
Cheers,
The whole feel of the place is warm and relaxing, with a sofa-filled snug complete with open fire complementing the traditional front bar.
It's handy for the station which is just down the road & round the corner, and is the best pub we found in Penzance.
Cheers,
20 May 2008 01:30
cosy little pub just off the main drag,superb skinners beer,some of the best pizza you'll ever have (in this country anyway),and the couple who run this pub are super-nice. 18 Apr 2008 15:30
Smashing barmaid as was food and well kept Otter Brewery Ale, well done, a real cut above the rest of Penzance's below average boozers8 Jan 2008 23:03
The Watering Hole, Perranporth
Address: The Beach, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6
Phone: 01872 572888
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Reviews by BITE users:
The bar/pub is actually on the beach, not sure what happens at a very high tide, probably get complaints of watered down beer! The front part is open early for food/tea/coffee and the rear part is the bar area. Started a no smoking ban in May. Sells real ale. Has an area for kids to play. There are tables on the beach, so you may get real sand in your sandwiches. Great view of the sunset."
28 Dec 2007 07:53
Great sandlocked bar in a pretty little Cornish village,visited recently and would love to go in the height of summer, ice cold beer ,miles of sand and watching the waves rolling in,who needs Bondi ? happy days.27 Apr 2007 12:30
The Pandora Inn, Restronguet
Address: Restronguet, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5ST [map]
Phone: 01326 372678
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Nearest train stations: Perranwell (2.6 miles), Penryn (2.8 miles), Penmere (3.4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
We had lunch here when on holiday in Mylor for the week. Its an idyllic location and perfect to call in at if you are in a boat! We sat outside as we had the dogs with us. I had a glass of house white which was perfectly chilled and my partner a pint of Tribute (he'd go back for that alone!) We had prawns to start which were a little disappointing, they were mushy and didn't taste fresh - the fish pie was lovely though and made up for it and the blackberry apple pasty with clotted cream was delicious. A really lovely place to chill out for the afternoon in the sunshine. Would visit again if we went back to the area but would avoid the prawns!!
Must disagree with the post from 13 Apr 2007 - the waiting staff are perfectly fine and and the fodd is NOT overpriced; futhermore, the food is very good, as is the beer. Most of the outside seating is on a mini-pier going out into the river - lots of tables available.
Only thing was that the bar staff were thoroughly rude and miserable (the waiting staff were fien though).
2 Jul 2008 21:59
Been here loads of times over the past 30 years when in the area-even had Sunday lunch on our 30th wedding anniversary just before Christmas 2006. Must say that we find the service good and friendly,prices for evening meals are Ok but apart from that Sunday lunch its not cheap for a lunchtime snack with ploughmans at £8.95 and Jacket potatoes over £7. Wonderful location and still enjoyed our liquid only visit last week. 5 Dec 2007 14:23
Must disagree with the post from 13 Apr 2007 - the waiting staff are perfectly fine and and the fodd is NOT overpriced; futhermore, the food is very good, as is the beer. Most of the outside seating is on a mini-pier going out into the river - lots of tables available.
Only thing was that the bar staff were thoroughly rude and miserable (the waiting staff were fien though).
12 Sep 2007 13:30
The Blue Anchor, Helston
Address: 50 Coinagehall Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8EL [map]
Phone: 01326 562821
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Reviews by BITE users:
Spent a happy few hours here in 1984, the day before the Duchy Marathon. Unfortunately was too hungover to run! Never mind. The beer was worth it. Visited again in February (2008) - unchanged - amazing. Lovely beer, friendly staff and customers. Just don't drink the Extra Special if you're planNing to run a marathon the next day!
26 Mar 2008 08:20
This is a homebrew pub or at least it was the last time I visited. Nice drop of Spingo. Luuuuverly24 Mar 2008 23:12
Drinking heaven but need subtitles to get what the locals are saying. Can't wait to try the Winter beer at Christmas11 Dec 2007 14:46
The Galleon Inn, Fowey
Address: 12 Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AQ [map]
Phone: 01726 833014
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Nearest train station: Par (3.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
A good pub that all of my small group seemed to appreciate. Four hand pumps with Sharps Cornish Coaster, Doombar ,Banks Original and possibly Courage Best. This was possibly the most reasonably priced pub of the week. I believe the Cornish Coaster was priced at £2.20 a pint. Everyone in our small group were happy with the rear outside tables facing the water, especially the smokers.
4 Aug 2008 00:21
Not really my type of place but served a cracking pint of Sharp's Doom Bar which I drank sitting outside overlooking the river. 1 Aug 2008 16:52
Best in Fowey. good service ver good choice of drinks. Food looked ok9 Jul 2008 15:33
The City Inn (Tavern An Dre), Truro
Address: Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3SP [map]
Phone: 01872 272623
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Nearest train station: Truro (0.4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
This place is worth finding, it is only a short walk. Skinners beers served beautifully. Betty stogs is to die for. Sharps doom bar and exmoor gold. The menu looked good and the is darts and pool. 8/10
30 Jun 2008 12:25
Fanatastic selection of beers seven when I went in Skinners stoggs and knocker, courage best and sharps doom bar with exmoor gold, timothy taylor landlord and black sheepbitter. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. The food was excellent value for money and they do bed and breakfast. Great pub that needs to be sampled. Happy drinking 15 May 2008 14:26
Top pub. One of the best local pubs I have ever found. Bible (Good beer Guide) regular. Excellant beer from Devon and Cornwall. Never made to feel unwelcome. Well worth the walk up the hill! SUPERB!10 Apr 2008 10:41
The Rodney, Saltash
Address: 375 New Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6HL [map]
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Nearest train stations: Saltash (0.8 miles), St Budeaux Ferry Road (1.2 miles), St Budeaux Victoria Road (1.8 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Amazingly different pub from what its reputation used to have many years back. By far this pub has the BEST beer in saltash - finally a pub that sells beer with life! One lady puts shamrocks and your name in the Guiness which is well neat! All the women that work there are great, full of personality and makes everyone feel welcome from regulars to new customers. (No male staff). The restuarant is now a Chinese which gives all the local take aways a run for their money as its something quite special, the staff in there too are welcoming. There are fruit machines, an Itbox, Jukebox, Darts, Pool Table, Big Screen which show all the major sports and you can play Wii on the big screen which is great fun and gets people to be interactive.
This is gradually becoming the pub to go but still people won't let its old image out of their minds. Go there you will be suprised especially as there is never any trouble unlike other pubs of today.
i also think the idea of putting a Wii on the wide screen is just brill! ive had many enjoyable evenings at this pub! and im sure there will be more.
not as good as the Railway!!!
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This is gradually becoming the pub to go but still people won't let its old image out of their minds. Go there you will be suprised especially as there is never any trouble unlike other pubs of today.
1 Apr 2008 00:30
What a great friendly pub! all i can say is what more can you want.fab beer, friendly staff, fun atmosphere, and to top it off a fantasic chinese restaurant in the lounge.i think this pub has come along way from what it was a few years ago.i also think the idea of putting a Wii on the wide screen is just brill! ive had many enjoyable evenings at this pub! and im sure there will be more.
10 Mar 2008 04:05
amazinly better than all pubs round!not as good as the Railway!!!
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23 Oct 2007 14:31
The Fishermans Arms, East Looe
Address: Higher Market St, East Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1BW [map]
Phone: 01503 265800
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Nearest train stations: Looe (0.5 miles), Sandplace (2.6 miles), Causeland (4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Without any GBG entries for Looe this was a bit of a mystery. My partner selected this pub as she read that it was haunted. Sharps Doom Bar and Addlestones Cider were the two hand pumps. My mate and I were happy with the Doom Bar and Addlestones. We sat in the sun trap beer garden to the rear of the pub.
Good beers, no food.
Dogs are aloud as long as it is kept away from the miserable boxer.
A great pub.
3 Aug 2008 23:18
Went in last week, not very tourist friendly and only likes his own dog. Beer smelt of wet dog. Not my favourite. 13 Jul 2008 21:52
I'm a "tripper" but have always found it friendly.Good beers, no food.
Dogs are aloud as long as it is kept away from the miserable boxer.
A great pub.
30 Jun 2008 23:09
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Going by my learned friend the Blue Peter will be my first port of call,but will visit you as i want to see what the advert is all about.
I notice after clicking on usernames below, many different usernames have only recently joined this site, written this pub up and had a dig at a few others. This is what we regular contributors on this site call Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD). When MPD strikes - beware good folk of the South West as all number of goodly writings will appear concerning the positive attributes of an establishment !
Most are all too often written by the same person who has registered under different usernames.
Visitors, pubs and restaurants in Polperro are generally fairly good but we prefer the Blue Peter for it's ale and food portion size. Must visit again soon.