THE Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) has released its 51st edition of the Good Beer Guide – with several Cornish pubs and breweries making the list.

The guide surveys 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK and is considered one of the best days to find the best beer, ale and larger and several other beverages across the country.

CAMRA Chairman Nik Antona said: “The last few years have been an incredibly difficult time for the industry, and we need more support than ever before to keep our nation’s pubs and breweries open and thriving.

"I’d encourage everyone to use this year’s Guide to visit the very best pubs and breweries across the UK and support them for generations to come.”

Here are 14 pubs and breweries in the Falmouth and Helston areas that have made the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024.

Falmouth area

The 'Front, Custom House Quay

Falmouth Packet: The Front, Falmouth The Front, Falmouth (Image: Stock)The 'Front was praised for its warm welcome and large range of ale as well as its decoration.

Beerwolf Books 3-4 Bells Court (wbeerwolfbooks.com)

CAMRA described Beerwolf Book’s outside court as “pleasant” and its “adventurous and ever-changing” selection of beers from near and far.

Chain Locker, Quay Street, (www.thechainlockerfalmouth.co.uk)

Falmouth Packet: The Chain Locker, Falmouth The Chain Locker, Falmouth (Image: Stock)The harbourside pub tucked was praised for its “historic atmosphere”.  

Moth & the Moon, 31 Killigrew Street

Praised for its dark yet modern, cosy interior by CAMRA.

Oddfellows Arms, Quay Hill

Described as “small, unpretentious and traditional” by CAMRA, the Oddfellow Arms is a popular location for locals in Falmouth.

Seaview Inn, Wodehouse Terrace (www.seaviewinnfalmouth.co.uk)

CAMRA praised Seaview Inn for its “excellent views” over Falmouth Harbour.

Seven Stars, The Moor (www.thesevenstarsfalmouth.com)

Seven Stars, on the moor, was identified by CAMRA as having “a nationally important historic pub interior.”

Royal Oak, Perranwell (www.theroyaloakperranwellstation.co.uk)

Falmouth Packet: Royal Oak, Perranwell Royal Oak, Perranwell (Image: Stock)CAMRA praised Royal Oak for its good beer and good food.

Helston area

Blue Anchor, 50 Coinagehall Street (www.spingoales.com)

Falmouth Packet: Blue Anchor Helston Blue Anchor Helston (Image: Stock)

The Blue Anchor, one of the eldest in the UK was praised by CAMRA for its Commemorative special brews.

Halzephron Inn, Gunwalloe off A3083, Helston-Lizard road (www.halzephron-inn.co.uk)

Described as “welcoming” by CAMRA, the 500-year-old inn was once the haunt of smugglers who used a shaft from the pub to a still-existing underground tunnel.

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Cadgwith Cove Inn (www.cadgwithcoveinn.com)

The 300-year-old pub was praised for its lively singing in the evenings, with itinerant musicians often performing.

The infographic below shows the location of each pub and brewery in Cornwall which made the guide. 

Breweries

A number of breweries have also made the list in the area. These are: 

Shoals The Shipyard, Porthleven

The brewery is known for producing Harbinger Pale Ale (ABV 4.2%) pale, Porter Leven (ABV 5.3%) speciality and Baulk Breaker (ABV 6.6%) IPA. 

The Old Nuclear Bunker, Pednavounder, Coverack,

Blue Anchor

Listed as both a pub and brewery it produces: Flora Daze (ABV 4%) bitter, Jubilee IPA (ABV 4.5%) pale, Ben’s Stout (ABV 4.8%) stout, Spingo Middle (ABV 5%) bitter, Spingo Special (ABV 6.6%) strong.