Penryn

Famous Barrel
St Thomas Street TR10 8JP
01326 373505

Open W/days: 1200-2300
Open Sun: 1200-2230

InBev Flowers IPA (H)
Sharp's Doom Bar (H)

Formerly the Commercial Inn and hidden away at the bottom of town, this historic, characterful and cosy back-street pub is situated in a conservation area beside a small river and is worth seeking out. The front door is barrel-shaped and leads into a traditional old low-beamed bar, heated by a huge wood-burning stove. No dogs are allowed inside; there is a sheltered but simple beer garden and outside smoking area at the rear of the pub.
(Penryn) 41, 68, 88, 442, 500

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Last inspection: February 2008
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King's Arms
3 Broad Street TR10 8JL
01326 372336

Open W/days: 1100-2300
Open Sun: 1200-2230

Beer Range Varies (H)

The first known written reference to this large town centre pub dates from 1489, when it was closely involved in activities at the port of Penryn and with the prominent people passing through - Henry VII is said to have slept here. Three beers are usually from Sharp's and Skinner's; a fourth guest beer sometimes also appears. Much of the pub's interior is authentic, although now open plan but divided into a number of compartmentalised drinking spaces, and with a large games room/bar at the rear. The outside drinking area is a patio and there is a smoking area. The pub is family and dog-friendly, and hosts a variety of charitable events; live entertainment Fri & Sat eves.
(Penryn) 41, 68, 88, 442, 500

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Last inspection: February 2008
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Seven Stars
73 The Terrace TR10 8EL
01326 373573

Open W/days: 1100-2300
Open Sun: 1200-2300

Blue Anchor Spingo Middle (H)
Skinner's Betty Stogs, Heligan Honey, Cornish Knocker (H)

The nearest thing that Penryn has to an ale house, this single-bar town pub is run by a jovial Dutchman. Favoured by a good cross-section of locals and students and decorated with foreign coins and banknotes, the pub has 6 handpumps serving mainly Skinner's ales - the selection does however vary. It is also one of the few free trade outlets for Blue Anchor Spingo Middle. The bar room has a raised and comfortably-furnished separate drinking annex at the rear, dominated by a huge ship's wheel. Food is confined to simple bar snacks. There is no jukebox, although a piano is available for competent pianists, and occasional impromptu jam sessions may occur. A late night licence means drinks are available sometimes until later, but at the landlord's discretion and with no further admissions to the pub after 2300. No children or dogs.
(Penryn) 41, 68, 88, 442, 500

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Last inspection: November 2010
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Three Tuns
18 West Street TR10 8EW
01326 393977

Open W/days: 1100-1500, 1800-2300 (may vary)
Open Sun: 1200-1500, 1800-2230 (may vary)

St Austell Tribute (H)

Small town centre locals' pub with a single room. At the back it has an extensive multi-level patio, much of it covered to offer protection from the elements. It includes a smoking area. Unusually, the garden includes a swimming pool. The pub sells the only St Austell beer in Penryn; a second brew may appear in summer. Families are welcome, but no dogs.
(Penryn) 41, 42, 68, 88, 400

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Last inspection: February 2008
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