Based on 1.402 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 1.402 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 2622 in 3395 in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
Nº 777 of 983 British in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
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One of the best pubs in Truro Babu🕊️☮️☯️🕉🇬🇾X
simon barclay . 2024-10-20
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Great place for a beer. Friendly staff. Allowed to eat food you take into the pub. Bands at weekend plus other entertainment during the week.
Dave Byrne . 2024-10-17
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Great little boozer to sit and people watch. Nice to see they're still (just about) serving Skinner's, will be a shame when they run out. Always polite service from the staff and nice atmosphere.
Ben Sullivan . 2024-10-04
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The beer is very good. However, the staff cannot be bothered to pour it properly. As they cannot be bothered to open the doors at appointed times, hardly surprising. One hides at the end playing on his phone, the other will look up from her phone with a smug expression.
Denthecard . 2024-10-04
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Great pub full of character and full of great beers
jon leigh . 2024-10-03
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Nice lively pub. Features free monkey nuts! Had a good covers band on when I was there last.
Simon Peek . 2024-09-23
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Big and brash on the outside with lovely hanging baskets.....but it flatters to deceive! Inside, it's unimaginative and dark and dingy, and both the real ale and the lager were warm and not very palatable. Sad really because there aren't many pubs that serve Bass these days. They also tried to make it feel and look like a spit and sawdust pub by sprinkling sawdust on the floor....it didn'twork though. Nice clean toilets, though!!
Colin Baker . 2024-09-09
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A great venue for live music ,a great range of beers and free monkey nuts too!
Steve Rowland . 2024-09-02
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Great pub, free peanuts. After eating, you throw the bowl on the floor. Drink prices aren't cheap, but the atmosphere is great, very quaint, great decoration. An experience when you are in Truro.
Steffi . 2024-08-26
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Literal sawdust on the floor. Good selection of beers. Barrel of ground nuts (in shells) for drinkers to enjoy.
Maria Bell . 2024-08-23
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Beautiful food Beautiful location and absolute must to visit.
steven carter . 2024-08-21
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Had some bad attitude from a staff member behind the bar, made the 3 of us feel like we were just an inconvenience, the place was not busy. Plus at £23 for 2 pints of ale and a pint of bitter shandy seems steep!
James Wood . 2024-08-12
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A usual port of call for me and a friend on a pub crawl. Good selection of drinks and good atmosphere
Richard Crew . 2024-08-10
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Nice dark cafe where you get shelled peanuts and you just throw the shell on the floor. Very cozy
Walter latour . 2024-08-05
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Great atmos to meet a mate for a pint or 2 of authentic Ale. Band in playing jazz come folk, come open mic night.. Chilled 🙂
Johnny English . 2024-07-26
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Reasonably priced, fantastic service, dog friendly. Had a pint of storm damage which was a brilliant pint
Danny Boy . 2024-07-23
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Watched the Euro final here. Booked a table in advance. Staff were great and accommodating, and atmosphere fantastic. Not a rowdy place, just how I like it.
Najah I . 2024-07-19
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Literally a 'spit and sawdust pub' (minus the spit). Sawdust/wood shavings on the floor (not sure why but good vibe) and free peanuts which the shells just seem to be thrown on the floor too?. 8 hand pumps for real ale and 2 for real cider. All independent local breweries except 1 Tiny Rebel beer (but one we've not seen before). Very friendly staff, all round fab pub
Ellen Thomas . 2024-07-12
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Good selection of beers and knowledgeable staff
Gary Kellaway . 2024-06-22
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One of my favourite pubs in the world, great atmosphere, great music, great staff. But one of the things that sets it apart from a lot of venues these days, is the guys on the door, Mark and Andy I think. We’re both in wheelchairs and they always look after us, help us in, make sure we have a spot, and ensure access isn’t an issue. On a night out it’s reassuring to know we can go to a venue where we don’t feel like a problem, or that every one is looking. Great pub, keep up the good work.
Stamfordsi . 2024-05-28
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Great playlist and relaxed atmosphere. Free monkey nuts which were very fun! You could also bring your own food. Good selections of beers, some were a little pricey.
Emily Urquhart . 2024-05-25
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Popped in for a flight of Ales, fantastic choice and a very well stocked bar
Gary Curnow . 2024-05-18
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Food delicious! Gluten free prepared for us. Would recommend to anyone!
Kev Hines . 2024-04-30
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Great atmosphere, Great Ale Selection
Piers Illing . 2024-04-20
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Great choice of craft ciders and ales. Amazing place, old school, with great and knowledgeable staff. Highly recomend to pop in 👌👌👌
Dagmara Archer . 2024-03-28
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Just a really great boozer - huge range of beers new and old - quirky but welcoming to all, nutty or not!
Richard Ord . 2024-03-25
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Watched a great live band last Friday. Good lager. Nice staff.
Harry Kelly . 2024-03-23
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Atmospheric, friendly staff and many beer and spirits to close from
KENNETH COWLING . 2024-03-22
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I didn't eat,but the service was great,atmosphere very pleasant.
Alora Miche Keast-Williams (Ally) . 2024-03-16
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Really shocked at the prices which have just risen again. Just under 14.00 for a pint and a glass of wine. If you want a large glass of wine it's now 10.00. Not for the faint hearted sadly.
Curiosity53689990406 . 2024-03-03
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Great pub, accepts blue light discount throughout, super beverage and spirit selection. Free nuts.
Stephen Hick . 2024-02-25
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This pub is fantastic, atmosphere makes a pub and this pud has an abundance of it! Friendly staff and great beer, will make sure I visit next time I’m down this way!
Perran W . 2024-02-12
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Good but lacking a beer garden. Staff were lovely and the beer was good
Rob Lawrence . 2024-02-10
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Love this bar, great beers, great music, great atmosphere a most visit.
Bryan Whitney . 2024-02-10
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I frequent the old Ale House every other week meeting my friend under the guise of discussing our writing , however, it seems to be more about the drinking and less about the writing. The pub has a fantastic ambience from the moment you walk in and feel the crunch of the monkey nut shells underfoot (yes free monkey nuts that you can fling the shells on the floor with gay abandonment, it feels so naughty but so good to do!) The bar is an ale lovers delight with a fast array to choose from, don't fret my lovely cider drinkers there is a great selection on offer for you too! Now, they do not serve food apart from the obligatory crisps etc and of course free monkey nuts, but this is certainly not a negative, quite the contrary. You are welcome to bring your own food in! For me this is pure joy as I rock up with my waitrose bag (ok lidl) filled with two plates, slate cheese board, at least 5 cheeses, Chutneys, biscuits and if I'm feeling a little wild charcuterie, this is lovingly assembled on the table and the drinking and feasting begins. So, you may think they have missed out by not serving food I say, "nay" This keeps us drinking there all night rather than spreading my wealth around the bars of Truro, it also means I would not dream of going to another bar on my twice-monthly jaunt. So my friends, pack your bags with your favourite nibbles and go and enjoy the great beer and lovely setting.
Ondine Hartgroves . 2024-02-09
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Great place, chilled atmosphere .everyone should go there .
maxime cunningham . 2024-02-08
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Real old ale house lovely atmosphere great for a pint of the old ales
Paul Vincent . 2024-01-28
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A pleasant step back in time to a traditional hostelry with a wonderfully quirky ambience and ales and ciders to satisfy the most discerning of palates. All presided over by a knowledgeable Manager who makes the passing traveller most welcome. Another bonus point, free Monkey Nuts. If in Truro make time for a visit, it's a blast.
mark tomkinson . 2024-01-25
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Excellent pub with a great atmosphere. Lots of different beers and other drinks to try. Peanuts are free with a satisfying crunch under foot because that’s where the shells go. Live music some evenings when it can be busy. No food served, but you can bring your own. Nothing to fault.
Alistair Deacon . 2024-01-25
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Pre show drinks, was a great experience! Love this place.
Colleen Reynolds . 2024-01-20
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Great pub, friendly staff & fantastic range of real ale, ciders, also some topend whiskey, spirits etc. Lots happening in this well run establishment with great bands on at weekends, a Nuts comedy club, open mike nights, even folk music. Check it out.
Nigel Burdon . 2024-01-14
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OMG, The Old Ale House in Truro is like, super cool! 🍻 The vibe there is legit awesome, you know? 😎 It's got this chill, laid-back atmosphere, perfect for hanging with your squad or just vibing solo. The old-school decor is on point, and they serve some bomb drinks and snacks. It's defo a must-visit spot in Truro if you wanna have a rad time with your peeps! 🤘🏼🥂 #LitVibes #OldAleHouseRocks Was some ginge in the corner eyeing me up a wee bit like a snack. Eventually got to know him however and had a bit of a boogie, the video is attached
Sam Hall . 2024-01-12
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What a brilliant pub with such a real, brilliant atmosphere that most pubs nowadays lack. We saw some live music here and had a little boogie. What a fantastic place this is.
Traveller162014 . 2024-01-06
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Brewery tap of Skinner's ales. Brewed on the riverside less than 200 yards from the pub. Good local brews. Very good IPAs and bitters. Also guest beers usually local or lesser known quality continental lagers. Wooden beams and floors traditional pub for the real ale aficionados. Monkey nuts and convivial atmosphere.
Matthew Adams . 2024-01-05
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They are wheelchair accessible, even when busy! The bouncers jump to attention and run to grab the ramp. Great selection of spirits and beers. I had a couple of amazing rums, a great gin and a lovely pint of Bass.
Mr Mann . 2024-01-02
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Always a good place to go. Dog friendly and really well kept ales and ciders too.
Mark Harrold . 2023-12-07
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An unreconstructed, authentic, characterful pub that's all about the drinks, of which they have a great range. It's one of a kind in Truro, and well worth supporting. There always seems to be something going on at the Ale House, from live music to comedy. There are bouncers but I've never seen any trouble. The staff are lovely and the vibe is chilled.
Dids Reeve . 2023-12-03
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Wonderful place, good beer 🍻 And takes the Cornish local card, Pard card!
Simon Rae . 2023-11-19
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Good range of Saturday night free bands and various free weekday sessions amateur open mic and round-table all comers music sessions,a real community asset.
Andy RENDELL . 2023-11-18
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Great range of Ales, good friendly service
Matt&Sue Disley . 2023-11-17
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Nice little pub, good seating at drink options with plenty of local ipa’s and free nuts! Music was great and the toilets, tables and bar were clean. There was no food but they allow you to bring your own in from other places which is a great way to support local. Dog friendly also
Lloyd Ashman . 2023-11-17
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From bouncers to bar staff this place is amazing. Lots of stuff going on, just check out their website!
Timothy Liddicoat (L Infinite00 L) . 2023-11-04
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The last time I went in this pub was 30 years ago and it seemed like nothing had changed which was a bit surreal. The only real change is that on top of offering a vast array of well-kept real ales the pub now offers a great selection of craft ales with local breweries to the fore. The prices are competitive and the welcome warm There is a real atmosphere to this pub that must not be lost.
ANDY K . 2023-11-01
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A fantastic friendly laid back pub with a wonderful selection of ale and cider highly recommended
Anthony Rix . 2023-10-27
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Good selection of cask ale including Bass, reasonably priced. Also, there were Craft ale and cider available, too.
john doherty . 2023-10-26
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I avoided coming here for the longest time based on the exterior - but it's probably my favourite pub in Truro. Unlike most pubs it's nice and dark on the inside and has plenty of seating. It has barrels of free monkey nuts which I've never seen anywhere else. The staff were friendly and there was a good range of drinks.
Scott Redrup . 2023-10-24
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All the ingredients of a perfect traditional pub, amazing ales, great atmosphere bristling with conversation and laughter. Lovely building with very distinctive frontage.
Paul Jordan . 2023-10-22
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This place has a great choice of ales and craft beers, cider, wine and spirits. I really liked the atmosphere. Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. No food is served but you can take in your own!
Cinimodnicnic . 2023-10-15
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Visited as my partner is desperate to drop his nerves and perform at an open mic night, which they have and it’s called Acoustika. It is on every other Thursday and I found up to date, dates on their Facebook. We went, not knowing what to expect as pubs all have their own atmosphere. As do open mic nights. Well, turns out we needn’t have worried. The whole pub had such a friendly feel, nobody stares at you or makes you feel unwelcome. Sadly, partner did let the nerves win and didn’t perform, but we did happily enjoy a couple of hours of fun and pretty amazing live music from various performers. I think they would love more ‘fresh blood’ coming in to perform, and if that’s you, you’re very likely to have a warm and welcoming audience. Also the monkey nut shells on the floor is a random and awesome quirk. We came up with many a scenario of squirrels having got a ride from tehidy to raid the place of its shelled treasures lol.
NatureNelly . 2023-10-13
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Great selection of ales at reasonable prices.
Ciaran Brooks . 2023-10-13
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Great pub fantastic selection of drinks but let down by the service always seems like a struggle to get a drink with a smile, prices are not exactly competitive, I appreciate it's tough for pubs but prices seem a lot more than others in the town selling similar products
C W . 2023-10-10
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Saw Still Dizzy here. Really good night!
DandI . 2023-10-02
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Decent drinks, atmosphere and music! Proper pub.
Chris . 2023-09-24
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Just a great pub for those who like good beer and an older feel.
Mark Whitlock . 2023-09-22
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Great beer , nice size bar and plenty seating with tables , staff are very good , love the monkey nut shells /sawdust on floor gives it that proper old style feel , and it's help yourself to free monkey nuts , just chuck the shells on floor .
Yam Southall . 2023-09-19
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We just went in for a couple of drinks very comfortable and friendly atmosphere
Tony King . 2023-09-17
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Doesn't do food but welcomes you to bring your own. They have monkey nuts and the usual and very good 🍻
Carl Vegh . 2023-08-24
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A proper old style pub right down to the peanut husks on the floor. Dark wood, amazing beer and cider selection. A mudt for truro visitors.
Ninja Zo1berg . 2023-08-23
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Good old pub for a drink while the women were shopping 👍🏻
Paul Housley . 2023-08-20
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Bon choix de bières et ambiance détendue dans ce pub typique. Nous y avons joué à nos jeux de société confortablement accoudés à notre table donnant sur la rue jusqu’à la fermeture !
Al-ohaa95 . 2023-08-14
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Good pub in central Truro with a good range of local ales
Richard Russell . 2023-08-12
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I attended the Old Ale House three nights in a row and they had live music every evening, it was good to hear "real music". On one occasion the music was Cornish folk music. I would love to return and listen to the musicians again, it was such a unique sound. There are plenty of real ales on sale and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Cider is also on sale. There is a room upstairs that has a quieter atmosphere.
Robert Adlington (M0BOB) . 2023-08-04
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Atmospheric with sawdust on the floor, classic rock on the speakers, and a large selection of real and craft beers, all well kept. Great city centre pub.been in previous years and always enjoyed it.
Austin WF . 2023-08-02
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Friendly staff and good beer, what more could you need
Björn Elander . 2023-07-25
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This should be renamed the Best Ale House -great staff with proper knowledge of what they were pouring,and boy those ales and cyders were tasty and well kept. We went on a Wednesday and joined in a fun quiz run by Luca.Historical pub, beams and monkey nut shells on the floor. simply fabulous .
SingingNun31 . 2023-07-20
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What a great looking little pub. Service was a little uncaring, seemed like the Aussie sounding barman wasn't interested at all. Will go again though
Tony . 2023-07-15
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If you love beer (and who doesn't), then this is the place.
Ben Turner . 2023-07-15
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Definitely a pub with a bit of character. Can be quite dark at the back, but adds to the atmosphere
Kyle Anderson . 2023-07-04
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Bar service rude not very welcoming. If you like your ale try if not avoid
Mark Dickens . 2023-06-29
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I have been to a lot of pubs but I've never felt more unwelcome as when I went here, the pub has a lot of character and I'm very open minded but because I didn't know what was on tap the barman was very patronising and just looked down his nose. There was no advice to what to drink or niceties to the point I just ordered JD and coke and then was ridiculed for doing so. Obviously and locals pub and if you're a visitor to the area like me I hope you have a better experience. Ale snobs.....
Jamie Benevento . 2023-06-28
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Pub itself seemed alright and the staff were friendly enough, but £9 for a pint? Really? I know times are hard, but that really is just taking the piss.
Novak I . 2023-06-21
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very nice pub and there's free nuts! the selection of ciders were on point, and although I don't drink beer, there seemed like a lot of good options there too. I always get ID'd there which is nice, makes me feel young 🤪 it is also a very queer friendly place so if you are gay, GO!
hannah . 2023-06-18
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out of the ordinary beers and peanuts who could ask for more
jonathan leigh . 2023-06-12
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£7 for a cider but nice oney one
James Byers . 2023-06-05
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No longer owned by Skinner's Brewery, no longer stocks Skinner's Ales and has no plans to do so. However, the other ale offerings are reasonably good. Beware of screaming toddlers being allowed in though....
Dan Williams . 2023-06-01
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Lovely to have friendly service, and a rara pint of Bass. Brilliant to find that free monkey nuts available, and drop the shells on the floor! Not seen that since a business visit to Den Hague, followed by a trip to a similar bar.
Chris Taper . 2023-05-19
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Great beers and dog friendly. Can bring your own food. Staff welcoming
Maddelena Rubino . 2023-05-12
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First time visiting here after all the great recommendations from froends who go regularly and wow you did not disappoint 👏 absolutely awesome place helped by seeing my favourite band rudis message. Door man Mark was so friendly and welcoming and staff equally friendly and smilie just what you need on a night out. I will definitely be back 😊
Lisa Trayner . 2023-05-11
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Wow lived in Newquay for 24yrs and never had a night out in truro before.... I know right who knew I'd been missing out on this fanfriggintastic place, went here on recommendations of friends and it didn't disappoint at all. Love the character not one of these new shiny pubs that's lost its atmosphere this lil pub just rocks. Helped by my favourite band playing Rudis message. Door man mark was welcoming and very smilie as were the staff. Will definitely be back and it won't take another 24yrs that's f sure x
Moominmama73 . 2023-05-11
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Brilliant pub for real ale lovers. Free peanuts and sawdust on the floor. Excellent!! Dog friendly too!
Paddy P . 2023-05-09
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Friendly pub, good beer, good atmosphere
Robert Patourel . 2023-05-07
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The keg beers were expensive for what they were - nothing exciting on, and could probably be found in a supermarket for a fraction of the price. If I’m paying top prices, I want a premium product. £7 for a pint of cider! Cask was OK. Nothing to shout about. Again, prices were quite high. This pub just isn’t the same as what it used to be. Such a shame as used to visit every time I was in Truro.
NorthStar60545757346 . 2023-05-07
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Rockin little pub with an amazing beer and cider selection. Quirky and fun place, would go back
Jessica Pugh . 2023-04-28
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Great pub, lovely staff and amazing beer selection. Highly recommend
kim pipitone . 2023-04-23
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Classic proper pub with an exception- free monkey nuts 🥜 , shells thrown on the floor- spanish style 😉extensive brewery selection, local certainly and not only . Reasonable prices and live gigs regularly. Great location - what else to ask - just get in there
Margarita “Daisy” Kuznetsova . 2023-04-22
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Nice atmosphere and good ales. Recommended.
Paul Tisserant . 2023-04-22
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Always a delightful atmosphere, good music, good range of drinks. Shame Skinners went under, but the Ale House lives on as a hub of Truro nightlife.
Andy Gale . 2023-04-19
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Nice atmosphere real old time feel about the place
Matthew Gill . 2023-04-11
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Beautiful pub and very nice people. We felt very comfortable and a quick drink turned into three hours in which we chatted with the staff and guests. Very cozy atmosphere and a large selection of freshly tapped beers. By the way, there is no food here, but you can bring your own.
Katerina Reiss . 2023-04-03
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Excellent pub,warm and friendly reception.. polite staff and a very good pint.
Robert Woodland . 2023-03-24
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Lovely quaint old pub, with lots of memorabilia etc. Well worth a visit, but come early as it closes at 10 pm weekdays anyway
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Friendly staff, delicious food. Would definitely go again. Nice secret garden too for the summer and deals on through the week.