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Lamp and Whistle Inn, Penzance

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user reviews of Lamp and Whistle Inn, Penzance

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A quirky corner pub not far from the railway station.

A very different selection of beers on offer most I hadn't heard of.

I would like to have given this place a higher rating but with the ridiculous pricing and lack of atmosphere I'm afraid I can't.

5/10
montie49 - 2 Aug 2019 18:38
Appears the landlord has over axagerrated sense of self importance and has been loosing custom because of it. Pity really but only time will tell. Reports of his surly, unfriendly attitude and thinking the place is some swanky bar above its station will reinforce this. Go up the road to The Crown. At least they brew their own beer
jannerfcukpig - 8 Oct 2016 22:23
Loads of rhums and whisk(e)ys on offer. Belgian bottled beers, Craft beers, hand pumped and gas assisted. Unique décor place goes from strength to strength. You'll love the place
jannerfcukpig - 27 Jan 2015 22:45
Decent enough pub but disappointing to only find Doombar on offer.

Ok
Illavhalf - 28 Nov 2013 13:37
A tiny old fashioned back street boozer full of bric-a-brac. The pub has a small loyal following of regulars, seemingly ever changing guest ales which are gas assisted dispense. The youngish landlord drinks the beers. This pub is due east from the Crown down a small side street.
slerpy - 22 Jul 2013 17:59
Now available, the only pub in PZ to have it. Brooklyn Beer, imported from the StatesAt 5.2% not a session beer but damned nice. Described as a lager due to its 'Top brew' method it is in fact a bitter looking beer, smooth tasting, frothy headed beer that certainly hits the spot.
jannerfcukpig - 25 Mar 2013 08:40
Over 90 spirits available here, some very bespoke. Paintings adorn the walls and ceiling and recycled furniture make up the bar area and surrounds. Full but not cluttered. The lighting is dark but not gloomy. Supper night Weds, music Tues, very people friendly, Cornish Rattler, Bounds Scrumpy, San Mig, two ales and Carlsberg. Bottled beers. Lovely place to take the other half. A little world tucked away in a town of mediocrity, a town that has very few trad pubs. Turning to bland, mass pubs. Nasty indeed. This pub will turn you back a few years
jannerfcukpig - 4 Dec 2012 20:06
Lovely pub, small but the space is well utilised. The Landlord's called Miguel (His Dad's Spanish) and got away from the rat race at London to raise a family down here. There is a limited menu and a small dining area if required. This family team are a lovely couple and the beers on at the moment include, Cornish Rattler, Westons Boundary, St Austell Podium. Selection of the usual keg and bottled beers are available. Clean and pleasant atmosphere music on Tues, I'm really pleased this pub has stayed open
jannerfcukpig - 5 Sep 2012 13:09
Strange little pub just round the corner from the train station.Good selection of ales plus they do a fantastic 'blend your own' Bloody Mary on Sundays.Definately worth a look.
mkbob - 19 Jan 2012 20:17
Just reopened young landlord,doing a good job,bar small but a very welcoming atmosphere,good well kept beer
charcy - 30 Jun 2011 17:26
can any1 plz give me any further info as to why this pub was closed and what it was like in the past?
jojoamy80 - 23 Aug 2010 14:46
It is still closed and has been up for sale for some time.

Certainly seems to be no takers for it as licensed premises therefore its future seems to be something other than as a pub.
ridleyman - 17 Jun 2010 23:21
it is closed
eankelvin - 31 Dec 2009 14:47

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