A pub in Porthleven has given a glimpse behind its doors after reopening from more than three months of major refurbishments.

The Harbour Inn at Porthleven closed its doors in December, for a major overhaul by pub company St Austell Brewery.

Both the restaurant and bar area have been given a whole new look, along with the lettings rooms upstairs.

It reopened over the Easter weekend to much interest from locals, who had had been waiting to see the transformation.

Dating back to the late 18th century, the Harbour Inn began life as a hotel before developing its public house side, and has been part of St Austell Brewery since 1937.

It is now a popular restaurant and pub, while still retaining 15 ensuite bedrooms upstairs that overlook the harbour in Porthleven.

Falmouth Packet: The refurbishment has transformed the pub with greens and brownsThe refurbishment has transformed the pub with greens and browns (Image: St Austell Brewery)

The refurbishment is described as “bringing a sense of the outdoors in,” with an early palette of browns and dark green.

And in what has been a busy winter of refurbishment for St Austell Brewery’s managed houses, the Rising Sun in St Mawes will also be reopening its doors, early next month.

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Andrew Turner, chief operating officer at St Austell Brewery, said: “The Harbour Inn and the Rising Sun are special pubs, which are woven into the history of St Mawes and Porthleven.

“We’re excited to welcome everybody back – old friends and new faces – to share what our we’ve been working on over the winter months.”

The Rising Sun, which overlooks St Mawes harbour, is scheduled to reopen in early May with “new and improved boutique accommodation.”

Falmouth Packet: Wood panelling at the refurbished Harbour Inn Wood panelling at the refurbished Harbour Inn (Image: St Austell Brewery)

Three new bedrooms and a serviced apartment have been added in an extension to the pub, in addition to the existing seven bedrooms.

The brewery said the refurbishment highlights “enhanced original features from the 1880 pub, with restored artwork and furniture.

Mr Turner added: “We can’t wait to see people enjoying the spectacular harbour views at both sites, sipping on a Cornish pint or tucking into something delicious from our seasonal menu in the sunshine.”

Falmouth Packet: The transformed dining room of the Harbour InnThe transformed dining room of the Harbour Inn (Image: St Austell Brewery)