Cornwall

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Famous Barrel

St Thomas St
Penryn
TR10 8JP
Telephone(01326) 373505
Real AleReal FireFamily FriendlyGardenGamesParkingSmokingDog FriendlySports TVWiFiLive Music
Opening times: Mon–Sun 12:00-24:00
Regular beers: Dartmoor Jail Ale, Treen's Sunbeam

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

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. The front door is barrel-shaped and leads into a traditional old low-beamed bar, heated in winter by a huge wood-burning stove in the original granite fireplace. The L-shaped bar, its frontage decorated with wooden barrels, faces the door; to the left is the drinking space, comfortably upholstered with benches and stools around wooden tables, while to the right is the games area dominated by pool and darts. Dogs are allowed inside (but owners clean up the mess, according to a sign!); there is a sheltered but simple beer garden and outside smoking area at the rear of the pub. Parking is very limited; best come by bus!