4th February, 2025

7 cosy Cornish pubs to visit by train

There’s nothing better on a cold blustery day than cosying up in front of a roaring fire in a traditional Cornish pub. Here are seven of our favourites that you can visit by train and have a tipple without the worry of needing to drive.

Top tip – These pubs are part of our Rail Ale Trails! Collect stamps along the way and you’ll earn yourself a free T-shirt. Cheers to that!


1. Dolphin Tavern, Penzance

The Dolphin Tavern is a historic harbourside pub serving great food and drinks in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Penzance station to pub: 11 min walk

Pub Website | Rail Ale Trail | Train times


2. The Famous Barrel, Penryn

This characterful pub is hidden away at the bottom of the town but is well worth seeking out. The bar is very traditional with low beams and a huge open fire.

Station to pub: 14 min walk

Pub Facebook page | Rail Ale Trail | Train times


3. Wig & Pen, Truro

The Wig & Pen is a historic pub in the heart of Truro, serving quality, seasonal food and drinks made with local Cornish ingredients. With over 200 years of history, this pub offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere thanks to its open fire.

Truro station to pub: 8 min walk

Pub website | Rail Ale Trail | Train times


4. The Two Clomes, Quintrell Downs

This 18th century pub (pictured at the top of this blog post) is named after two fireside ovens either side of the large fireplace which now houses a large wood burner, ideal for warming up on a chilly day.

Please note – the Par-Newquay line is closed 24 Feb to 23 March for engineering works to help deliver Mid Cornwall Metro. More info

Station to pub: 8 min walk

Pub Facebook page | Rail Ale Trail | Train times


5. The Jolly Sailor, West Looe

Situated over the bridge in West Looe, the Jolly Sailor is one of the oldest pubs in the county, dating back to 1516. The pub is full of character with open fires, beams and low ceilings.

Train journey: Liskeard to Looe (30 mins)

Station to pub: 12 min walk

Pub website | Rail Ale Trail | Train times


6. New Inn, Par


Built in 1775, come along to this cosy and welcoming village pub in the heart of Tywardreath. Enjoy cosy fires in winter, a spacious garden in summer, and award-winning hospitality!

Please note, if travelling from/to Newquay the branch line to Par is closed 24 Feb to 23 March for engineering works to help deliver Mid Cornwall Metro. More info

Par station to pub: 17 min walk

Pub website | Rail Ale Trail | Train times


7. The Union Inn, St Ives


This pub in the heart of St Ives is warm and friendly with walls adorned with old photographs of the harbour and its activities in days gone by. The pub is dog friendly (as is the train) and serves traditional pub food.

Station to pub: 10 min walk

Pub Facebook page | Rail Ale Trail | Train times


For more information on lots of other pubs easily accessible by train, visit the Rail Ale Trail section of our website.

Train times and tickets

Look up train times and buy rail tickets on the GWR website or app.

Save a third off the adult fare for you and a friend (with kids travelling for just £1) with a Devon & Cornwall Railcard – just £12 a year for local residents. Now available to buy online.

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