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Turk's Head, Penzance

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Punch Pubs & Co
Chapel Street, Penzance, TR18 4AF (View on Google Map)
(01736) 363093
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This 13th-century pub, said to be the oldest in Penzance, has been linked to invasions by Turks and Spaniards, and of course smuggling – a tunnel to the harbour still exists. Nowadays rather food-orientated, you are nevertheless welcome to stop by just for a drink. There are three small low-beamed rooms on split levels; award-winning food is served in the bar, separate dining room and cellar diner. At the rear is a covered patio and sun-trap walled garden.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cornwall Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cornwall
Last updated
10/09/2023
Last surveyed
17/02/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
COR/384
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Turk's Head, Penzance.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 3 times.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Turk's Head, Penzance.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Atlantic TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Atlantic Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Atlantic Session Bitter • 4.2%
Sharp's Atlantic Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Atlantic

This beer is served regularly at Turk's Head, Penzance.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In bar area and garden only
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (600m)
Nearby Station (620m)
Penzance
Ordnance Survey Reference
SW474301

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