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The Hole In The Wall, Bodmin

16 Crockwell Street
Bodmin
PL31 2DS
Phone: 0120872397

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Quinno _ left this review about The Hole In The Wall

Odd little one accessed through either a public car park or a small gate off the pavement – though you do at least get to walk through the rather nice enclosed garden. Two buildings in one, with a front extension and then the small stone walled original. Very cosy and atmospheric with pub carpet, red velveteen pews, fire (not real), highly polished walnut bar and a load of old knick-knacks (with military curios a speciality) hanging from the ceiling. Seven pumps, six clipped, with Bass (past its best, NBSS 2.5), Sharps Special and Atlantic, Avocet Xmas Beer, Tintagel Arthur's and Timothy Taylor Landlord Dark. Friendly landlord who made time for strangers amongst the customers. Shame the Bass wasn’t better really as otherwise this would be bothering a 9.

On 22nd April 2025 - rating: 8
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]

Will Larter left this review about The Hole In The Wall

Having been prompted to visit Bodmin by the furore over the stuffed lion and 2nd world war arm band, we were a little disappointed to see no sign of the former, while the latter we knew had been removed from display in order to have the local Pub of the Year award reinstated. Judging by the quality of the beer, that award was well deserved, with all the beers we tried being very good, and the Bass worthy of a special mention. Definitely worth a visit. (There's a frequent bus service from Plymouth if that helps )

On 13th July 2024 - rating: 8
[User has posted 4273 recommendations about 3935 pubs]

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Gill Smith left this review about The Hole In The Wall

Dating from the 18th century and originally the town's Debtors' Prison, this locals' pub is entered through a leafy garden containing a stream and tropical plants, presided over by a rather bleached stuffed lion. The single bar is subdivided by archways. There is a comfortable conservatory area containing the television. The Lion's Den restaurant upstairs offers a good menu prepared with local produce (meals 1200-1400 and 1800-2100, no food Mondays). There is a paved garden for families. We enjoyed the Bays Topsail beer.

On 20th July 2014 - rating: 8
[User has posted 1339 recommendations about 1222 pubs]