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Turks Head Pub


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 14 attractions in Penzance
Traveler Description: The oldest pub in Penzance dating from the 13th century offers a friendly, bustling bar serving fine food and grog.
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Address: Chapel Street, Penzance
England

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3 of 5 stars
youeee   2 contributions
London
Jun 23, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

The pub had a nice atmosphere, great to drink in, really rather friendly. We decided to eat there as there were some good reviews. Starter of linguini with pine nuts and rocket was below par, one to avoid. Steak was tiny, however my partner had an excellent chicken dish. A little more effort and consistency and I am sure this... more

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4 of 5 stars
Oscar_from_Denmark   475 contributions
Denmark
Apr 19, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

The Turks Head is a very old pub and because of that, a classic in Penzance. I looked forward visiting it but I read in a book about pubs in Cornwall by Tim Webb, that Admiral Benbow should be the visitors first priority. The service at the Admiral Benbow was bad, as we had to wait 1 hour for our... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Feb 22, 2005
2
people found this review helpful

This pub was recommended to us so had to visit it. It's full of history so quite interesting. Food was quite good, but a bad experience with an abusive customer ruined our experience. There were only women in charge of the pub that night, and were unable to deal with the man in question. We had to leave before our... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Sep 25, 2002
5
people found this review helpful

We loved this pub! Had a great meal, some fruit wine, and excellent beer. The atmosphere was great, just like the rest of the town. Cannot wait to return. more

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Turks Head Pub Address

Chapel Street,, Penzance, England