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Old Ale House, Truro

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Operator: Cornwall Cider Co. Ltd
7 Quay Street, Truro, TR1 2HD (View on Google Map)
(01872) 719462
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

Right in the centre of Truro, the ornate frontage of this former draper's shop gives way to an atmospheric open-plan interior. The atmospheric ground level bar features wooden flooring, beams, uprights and furnishings, various old artefacts adding character. There are anything up to 8 draught real ales, continually varied (the ones listed are indicative), and varied real cider. Some 20 other lines also offer various craft keg and foreign beers. Free monkey nuts are available from old wooden barrels, the empty shells being freely scattered on the floor by customers. Upstairs is a quieter drinking area which doubles as a function room. Live music appears on Friday and Saturday nights. No food, but you may bring your own.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cornwall Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cornwall
Last updated
Last surveyed
05/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
COR/637
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

An ornate frontage to this former draper's shop gives way to the atmospheric open-plan interior of Skinner's brewery tap. The ground level bar features wooden flooring, beams, uprights and furnishings, with old artefacts adding character. Free monkey nuts are available from old wooden barrels, the empty shells are freely scattered on the floor.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 10 changing beers (Ten guest ales) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Tintagel - Sir Lancelot TasteMatch Prediction

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Tintagel - Sir Lancelot
Tintagel - Sir Lancelot Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 41 times
Tintagel - Sir Lancelot
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tintagel - Sir Lancelot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 41 times. at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bluntrock - Bluntrock Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Bluntrock - Bluntrock Gold
Bluntrock - Bluntrock Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.8% Spotted 18 times
Bluntrock - Bluntrock Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bluntrock - Bluntrock Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 18 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.8%
Cask
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Firebrand - West Coast Session IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Firebrand - West Coast Session IPA
Firebrand - West Coast Session IPA Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 17 times
Firebrand - West Coast Session IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Firebrand - West Coast Session IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 17 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 11 times
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Firebrand - Patchwork Rocket Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Firebrand - Patchwork Rocket Pale
Firebrand - Patchwork Rocket Pale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 5 times
Firebrand - Patchwork Rocket Pale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Firebrand - Patchwork Rocket Pale

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Atlantic - SeaSalt Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Atlantic Brewery Sea Salt Stout 4.4%
Atlantic - SeaSalt Stout Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.4% Spotted 11 times
Atlantic Brewery Sea Salt Stout 4.4%
Atlantic - SeaSalt Stout

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.4%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Treen's - Sunbeam TasteMatch Prediction

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Treens Sunbeam Pump Clip-1
Treen's - Sunbeam Premium Pale Ale • 4.8% Spotted twice
Treens Sunbeam Pump Clip-1
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Treen's - Sunbeam

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Castle - • Dalleth TasteMatch Prediction

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Castle - • Dalleth
Castle - • Dalleth • 4.9% Spotted once
Castle - • Dalleth
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Castle - • Dalleth

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.9%
Style
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Treen's - Krowsek TasteMatch Prediction

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Treen's - Krowsek
Treen's - Krowsek Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted twice
Treen's - Krowsek
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Treen's - Krowsek

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Old Ale House, Truro.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Friday and Saturday nights; upper room is still 'quiet'
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Downstairs only
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
up to 8, regularly varied
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% on real ales; accepts CAMRA vouchers
Transport
Close to bus routes (65m)
(Central bus staion)
[Bus station]
Closest station (1120m)
Truro
Ordnance Survey Reference
SW828448
Directions
near the bus station

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