Towan Cross

  Victory Inn
Towan Cross, Mount Hawke, Truro  TR4 8BZ
  01209 890359
www.thevictoryinncornwall.co,.uk

Open W/days: 1200 (1600 Tue, winter)-2400
Open Sun:
       1200-2400

Sharp's Doom Bar       (H)
Skinner's
Betty Stogs  (H)
Guest Beer
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House Beer
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Situated high on the cliff top above Porthtowan, this large, convivial and family-run 16th-century pub was originally opened to slake the thirst of miners from the nearby copper and tin mines. In bygone days, pedestrian funeral corteges would stop outside, rest the coffin on the nearby horizontal cross, the Towan Cross, and take refreshment within. The single bar interior is open-plan with separate dining areas. The quiet atmosphere is cosy with comfortable furnishings and nautical themed décor throughout. The house beer is Skinner’s “Kiss Me Harder”, a name chosen by locals in keeping with pub connections to Nelson’s flagship.  The guest beer makes only occasional appearances and will normally be from a local brewery. A good quality menu is offered lunchtimes and evenings. Families are made welcome, with the adjoining conservatory doubling as a family room. or additional dining space. Traditional pub games plus pool are played, and a large beer garden and ample car park are available. For the hardy, there are also camping facilities. With extensive sea views to enjoy, this pub is the ideal spot to sup a pint or two, but be warned - it can be a bit breezy!
Meals lunchtimes Meals evenings Beer garden/outside drinking area  Separate family room    Car park   Bus stop within 10min walk  304   

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Last inspection: April 2011