► Penryn Info
Essential information for visiting Penryn A lot of the information you see here is taken from the Penryn Town Guide. This publication as well as the Falmouth Town Guide will be available soon from the SU office.
Places to Eat / Takeaways
Miss Peapod’s Kitchen Café
Great river views, comfy sofas and armchairs, homemade cakes, quality coffee, the perfect place to hang out! Locally sourced, organic, Fair Trade food; tasty breakfasts and lunches served, good for veggies. The Sunday roast is a real treat! Menus and more information can be found on the website www.misspeapod.co.uk
Jubilee Wharf, Penryn
Opening times:
Mon – closed
Tues – Thurs – 10am – 4pm
Fri & Sat – 10-12:30
Sun – 10am – 4pm
Seven Stars
Re-built in the latter part of the 17th century, the Seven Stars has a good selection of beers and a friendly atmosphere. Featured in the Good Beer Guide, voted ‘Best Community Pub 2007’ by Falmouth and Exeter students.
73 The Terrace, Penryn
Tel: (01326) 373573
No. 20 Wine Bar
A stylish bar with a great selection of beers, wines, cocktails and spirits plus quiz and DJ nights throughout the week. Open every day till late.
20 Lower Market Street, Penryn TR10 8BG
Tel: (01326) 377379
Words: The Coffee Shop and Takeaway
Find Words tucked away behind the Town Hall. Delicious vegetarian lunches, wonderful cakes and puddings; perfect for a coffee and a chat. On Saturdays Words hosts Patricia Finney’s informal writing clinic.
33a Higher Market Street, Penryn TR10 8EQ
Tel: (01326) 376214
Kings Arms Hotel
Historic pub in the centre of Penryn dating back to Tudor times. Now a key meeting place for locals and visitors alike and has a substantial lunch and evening menu of home cooked food. Also provides 5 B&B rooms one of which is said to be haunted!
3 Broad Street, Penryn TR10 8JL
Tel: (01326) 372336
Agua Viva
A little bit of the Caribbean in Cornwall. Agua Viva serves a mixture of Spanish, South American and Caribbean specialities including tapas, mussels and its famous boozy bread and butter pudding.
Islington Wharf, Penryn TR10 8AT
Three Tuns
This quaint country pub is over 300 years old and is a short walk from Penryn train station. It has a beer garden with beautiful views through Penryn and down the river. It provides weekend entertainment and a friendly atmosphere with good quality bar snacks available throughout the day.
18 West Street, Penryn TR10 8EW
Tel: (01326) 373977
The Famous Barrell
Another traditional country pub that serves food.
St. Thomas Street, Penryn TR10 8JP
Tel: (01326) 373505
Penryn Fish & Chips
Recommended by FXU
4 St. Thomas Street, Penryn TR10 8JN
Tel: (01326) 372 527
Pick-A-Pizza
Pizza takeaway and delivery service.
5 Beehive Workshops/Parkengue, Penryn TR10 9LX
Tel: (01326) 376 040
Pippins Pasties
Bakery and sandwich shop.
57 The Terrace, Penryn TR10 8EH
Tel: (01326) 373 502
Shops and Useful Numbers
Banks
Barclays and Lloyds, both in Market Street.
Car parks
Permarin car park, Saracen car park, Commercial Road car park.
Taxi Companies
Abacus and Falmouth Taxis
Tel: (01326) 212 141
Able Cabs
Student discounts
Tel: (01326) 373 007
A 2 B Cabs
Tel: (01326) 378 262
PenFal Cars
1 to 8 passengers
Tel: (01326) 259 800
Doctor
Penryn Surgery, Saracen Way
Tel: (01326) 372502
Hospitals
Falmouth Hospital – (01326) 434700
Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske, Truro – (01872) 250000
Pharmacy
Hendra’s, 56 Market Street, Penryn
Tel: (01326) 373357
Post Office
59 The Terrace, Penryn
Tel: (01326) 372593
Convenience Stores
Costcutters, 58-60 Market Street, Penryn
Asda, Jennings Road, Penryn TR10 9LY
Library – Top of St. Thomas Street
A well used local library; provides free internet access, book, CD and DVD hire.
Opening times
Monday 10am – 6pm
Wednesday 10am – 5pm
Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 1pm
