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Submitted on Friday, 27th October 2023
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The Ship Inn, Helston

Mount Pleasant Road
Porthleven
Postal town: Helston
TR13 9JS
Phone: 01326564204
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Ship Inn

Noticed two pubs in Porthleven - a more modern one - the Harbour Inn on one side and this gnarly old sea dog on the opposite side.

A pleasure to explore - narrow rooms, low ceilings but fortunately, a bit of space out on the patio, where you can watch the world go by.

Skinners Porthleven was not the best pint I have ever had - but later in the week, I heard a bar owner lamenting that his regulars say the Betty Stoggs has gone down hill since the brewery was saved. Maybe not the way it was kept.

On 27th October 2023 - rating: 8
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Graham Coombs left this review about Ship Inn

Ancient pub of character overlooking the harbour entrance, accessed up steps. The interior is best described as cosy, in three areas arranged round the small bar, with a vast assortment of ephemera covering all walls and ceilings. Outside there is an overflow room in an outbuilding, while the garden area sprawls up the adjoining cliff with multiple levels and sections. Five Cornish ales on handpump, including two from Sharps, one Skinners, one Tintagel and a special brew from Penzance Brewing Company. There were also a couple of ciders on handpump. Worth a visit, but a likely to be a bit chaotic at busy times.

On 11th September 2018 - rating: 8
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Soup Dragon left this review about Ship Inn

This is a fantastic looking pub nestled in a slope next to the harbour that has a patio area. The pub is spread over two buildings, both of which are in white painted stone. The smaller building, called the smithy, is a self-contained family room, which i didn't really see. The main room is in stone and shite, with a wood floor and curves around the serving bar. There is a fireplace at either end. The place is populated by all kinds of memorabilia, from beer mats to bank notes and coins to tankards, brasses and nautical nonsense (as Sponge Bob would say). The service was good and the place very busy with a mixed clientele that was clearly both locals and tourists. Beer; usual tap stuff with Doombar, Courage Directors, Hancocks XB and Skinner's Portleven, which was decent. A class place, really nice location, let down a little by an unispiring beer choice. Very much worth a visit. In the GBG.

On 2nd June 2013 - no rating submitted
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Hayle, 9.81 miles, 3 hr 9 min walk (show)
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Latest updates View all updates for The Ship Inn, Porthleven
29th Oct 2023, 09:06
Picture submitted by Ian Mapp approved
 
29th Oct 2023, 09:06
Picture submitted by Ian Mapp approved

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Beer Festivals : Yes - August - last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Car Park : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Darts : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 05 January 2009 by hondo .
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Jukebox : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Karaoke : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Micropub : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Pinball : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Pool Table : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 05 January 2009 by hondo .
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 11 September 2018 by Graham Coombs
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