Punchbowl & Ladle pub near Truro reopens with gorgeous new look after revamp

A popular Cornish pub has reopened its door following a massive revamp. The Punchbowl & Ladle, located in the woodlands of Penelewey near Truro, has been refreshed and is ready to welcome punters once again.

The traditional thatched Cornish pub has a rich history dating back to the 15th century and has played a key part in the stories of travellers, mariners, and locals – both old and new. The historic pub has an intimate private dining room, a games room, a 100-cover restaurant as well as a relaxed outdoor seating area.

Joining from the Harbour Inn in Porthleven, Annabell O’Neill and Oli Anderson took over the reins of the St Austell Brewery tenanted dog-friendly pub in May, with Annabell fronting operations as general manager while Oli is leading the kitchen team as head chef.

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Annabell said the internal revamp had been inspired by the colours and textures of the pub's woodland surroundings with shades of pastel greens and burnt reds complementing the cosy charm of the bar and snug areas.

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In the dining room and restaurant, lighter neutral colours share the space with walls adorned in colourful feature wallpaper, with nods to the pub’s history decorated throughout. The original features of the pub, including the low beams and open fireplace, remain untouched.

She said: "The Punchbowl and Ladle is an iconic pub in Cornwall and the touch-up reflects its warm and cosy feel, just with a bit of added sparkle. It’s been brilliant to get to know the locals and welcome visitors in the past few months, and feels great to be able to throw open the doors again and light the fire to show off our new interiors."

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