This is an unspoilt and timeless old town centre local which has a lively if narrow taproom and two quiet snugs at the back; the old 'bottle & jug' hatch still exists for outside drinkers. Bass is ever present, unusually in kilderkin (18 gal) casks, but the Sharp's and Skinner's beers occasionally vary, and a guest ale or two intervenes from time to time. The planked bar ceiling is festooned with an impressive collection of key fobs, while the ancient and unpolished bar top shows distinct signs of warping, and is often covered in an eclectic selection of bar towels. No food provided, but you may eat your own on the benches outside. Popular with locals and visitors alike, the pub is Grade II listed and Cornwall's only three-star entry in the CAMRA National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. The pub has also recently celebrated 50 consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide. It sits beside the main bus terminus; buses run until late evening to Truro and Camborne.