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The Famous Barrel, Penryn

St Thomas Street
Penryn
TR10 8JP

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Punch Taverns

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Penryn Town

Reviews of The Famous Barrel (Average Rating: 7 of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

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Graham Coombs left this review about The Famous Barrel

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.

On 16^th September 2018 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Famous Barrel

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).

On 15^th April 2017 - rating: 7
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peter ashworth left this review about The Famous Barrel

Fine old stone building close to the riverside,that is warm and friendly with a slate flagged floor and large open fireplace and wood burning stove.A unique feature of this pub is the entrance door which is made up of a section of a brewer's large barrel.Good pub this well worth a visit.

On 6^th July 2012 - no rating submitted
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