The Famous Barrel, Penryn

Cosy backstreet pub with much old wood and stone, brass ornaments and the like. One room with a lounge area at one end and a pool table at the other. Garden and small car park outside, with the 'famous' half barrel mounted on the door . Draught ales on offer at time of visit were Lushingtons and Dartmoor Jail Ale, with a Doom Bar clip reversed. The beer was in good condition and the place seemed popular with the locals.

Somewhat hidden away in the side streets of the lower part of the town, this is a fine old pub of the old school. Partially opened-out at some stage to leave a 'L'-shaped bar with a busy pool table in one arm and a small lounge-like area in part of the other. Very traditional furniture and decor, but best known for its barrel-like door. Just two of three handpumps in operation, offering Doom Bar and Dartmoor Jail Ale (£1.80, half).