Historic pubs · South West England
The Famous Barrel Public House
In or near Porthgwidden.
The Famous Barrel Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn · 0.9 km
About
The Famous Barrel Public House is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Famous Barrel Public House is a pub located in Penryn, South-West England, within the postcode TR10. It is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal zone and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of beverages in a scenic setting that reflects the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1663, -5.1008
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penryn
- Postcode
- TR10 8GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26482822 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Famous Barrel Public House?
- The Famous Barrel Public House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR10 8GG), in the parish of Penryn.
- What is The Famous Barrel Public House?
- The Famous Barrel Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Famous Barrel Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR10 8GG.
- Is The Famous Barrel Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Famous Barrel Public House is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Famous Barrel Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR10 8GG.