Short answer: The best pubs in Redruth are in the villages around it. Countryman Inn at Carnkie (4.7 from 609 Google reviews) and the Shaft Inn near Wheal Peevor (4.6 from 285) suit walkers; the Treleigh Arms is the safest Sunday roast. In town, the Rose Cottage Tavern and Oxford Inn are the walkable options from the station.
The best pubs in Redruth are mostly not in Redruth. The town centre has two or three useful bars, but the pubs worth planning a trip around sit in the villages that ring it: Carnkie under Carn Brea, Illogan, Scorrier, Comford, and a lane near the engine houses at Wheal Peevor. This guide is organised by what you will already be doing, whether that is stepping off a train, finishing a walk or driving past on the A30, because that decides which pub is practical. Ratings come from Google; descriptions come from reviewers and our own Redruth guides.
A Chapel Street local that has reopened, and a reviewer's verdict is "so good to see this old pub have a breath of life". It has just 36 Google reviews and a 4.3 rating, so the sample is small. Reviewers like the Sunday lunch (one praises the roast beef, though the veg was al dente) and the music, while another calls it a little expensive for the area. It is our town-centre Sunday roast option in the Redruth roast guide.
The practical choice if you are between trains, since reviewers place it around the corner from the station. It is rated 4.0 from 114 Google reviews, with mixed comments: reviewers mention a pool table, decent lagers and an old, plain interior. Treat it as a casual drink rather than a destination.
The food hall at the Buttermarket has Earles Bar if you want a drink with street food rather than a pub.
Up a country lane near the Old Pevor mine workings, in the grounds of Globe Vale Holiday Park, close to Wheal Peevor's engine houses. It has 4.6 from 285 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the homemade Sunday roast, including proper Yorkshires, and several say the staff are friendly. One visitor found a loud quiz clashed with a quiet meal, so ask what is on. Our mining walks guide lists it as the post-walk stop. Its opening days are limited on weekdays, so check before you set off.
The best-rated pub in this guide with a big review count: 4.7 from 609 Google reviews. It sits in the village of Carnkie, below Carn Brea, so it fits a hill walk. Reviewers praise a burger on a seeded bun, one of the best menus a visitor had seen in a long time, a quiz night and the pub's charity work. They also mention Tux, the resident cat. One group rang to reserve on a Sunday afternoon and was seated early, so booking looks wise for food.
Rated 4.4 from 866 Google reviews, this inn has rooms and sits close to Cornwall Gold on the Portreath side of town. Reviewers praise large portions, a dog-friendly area, cider and a taste of traditional mead. One family said that on a Saturday afternoon after a children's party they were told they couldn't eat and offered only a high table for drinks, so phone ahead if you want food with children.
The safest Sunday bet, according to our roast guide. It's on Bassett Road on the northern edge of town, with 4.5 from 516 Google reviews. Reviewers describe generous portions, homemade cauliflower cheese, roast pork and puddings that sell out, so check the specials board. A family of five with three children wrote about attentive staff and reasonable prices. There is plenty of parking.
On the A393 at Comford, rated 4.6 from 1,094 Google reviews. Reviewers call it a pretty pub with a good atmosphere and well-cooked food, and one group appreciated birthday decorations at their table. One reviewer thought the lasagne was small, so order a side if you have a large appetite.
Beside the A30 and rated 4.4 from 253 Google reviews. Reviewers like the beer garden, the games room with darts and pool, and a free sausage and chips offer at half time during football matches. It's a practical break from the dual carriageway.
The Robartes Arms in Illogan, rated 4.4 from 285 Google reviews, pours Keltec beers, according to a reviewer. It has a pool table, a beer garden front and back, and live bands some nights. On food, reviews disagree: one visitor had a £10 roast in March 2026, another found it no longer serves food but welcomed a takeaway in. Phone 01209 842468 to check.
Several do, but policies vary. Tricky's has a dog area according to a reviewer, and the Buttermarket allows dogs on leads in the courtyard and food hall. For a full list of dog-friendly stops, see our dog-friendly Redruth guide. For families, the Treleigh Arms gets praise from reviewers with young children, and our baby-friendly cafes guide covers daytime options.
Redruth is on the main railway line, so the Oxford Inn and Rose Cottage Tavern are the walkable options from the station. For villages, you need a taxi or a driver. Our parking guide covers where to leave the car for an evening in the centre, and the pay machine shows charging hours. See the Redruth page for the rest.
Countryman Inn in Carnkie has 4.7 from 609 Google reviews, with reviewers praising the food, quiz night and friendly staff. The Treleigh Arms (4.5 from 516) is the safest Sunday roast.
The Shaft Inn at Radnor is beside the Wheal Peevor engine houses, and the Countryman Inn at Carnkie sits below Carn Brea.
Yes, the Rose Cottage Tavern on Chapel Street and the Oxford Inn on Fore Street, plus Earles Bar at the Buttermarket.
The Treleigh Arms, Shaft Inn and Rose Cottage Tavern all have reviewers praising their Sunday roasts. Book ahead and check food times.
Reviews disagree, with one roast reported in March 2026 and another visitor saying no food is served. Phone 01209 842468 before you go.
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