The Fountain Inn
Public House, Mevagissey Cornwall. near Heligan Gardens
Cliff St, Mevagissey, Cornwall Tel: 01726842320 Email: billymoore@hotmail.co.uk
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The Fountain Inn
was one of the first Inns to be purchased by Walter Hicks, the founder
of St.Austell Brewery, in 1883 for the princely sum of £850.
The Fountain Inn is a 15th century Inn and is situated at the foot of
Cliff
Street by Shilly Ally 'Op and is believed to stand on the site of the
first
recorded settlement of Mevagissey which was then known as Porthilly.
Mevagissey once boasted 20 Inns, Taverns and Ale Houses, but the
Fountain
Inn is known as the 'Father of them all' as it is the oldest public
house
in the village.
The Fountain Inn has two
bars - the 'Smugglers Bar' with its tales of smuggling illicit rum and
brandy shows evidence of when it was used as a pilchard press in the
18th and 19th centuries. The large illuminated pit in the floor was
used to collect the precious fish oil, and hide Smugglers contraband,
whilst the holes in the walls held the beams for the presses. Step back
in time in the front bar which has been slightly altered
over the years, but the oak beams, slate floor and fireplace are all
original. A real log fire will welcome you on a chilly winter day.
Throughout the year on Monday evenings members of the Mevagissey
Male Choir can be seen "singing for their supper" in the bar. Singing a
selection of Cornish songs, hymns, sea shanties, and their unique
versions of more modern classics, a relaxed and informal evening is had
by all from approx. 9.30pm. On the first Tuesday of the month, the
'Stunsils' Shanty Group perform in the front bar.
The Main Bar
Billy Moore and his
staff welcome you to the Fountain Inn where a range of
cask-conditioned St.Austell Brewery ales are served. We have a
small restaurant that is open during the evening serving a selection of
the freshest seafood, and Cornish reared steaks. Food is also
served in the bars during lunchtime and evenings with a range of prices
to suit all pockets. Bill's famous homemade pasties are served on a
Saturday lunchtime throughout the winter. Why not try our home cooked
Sunday Lunch. A choice of Beef, Pork, Turkey or Nut Roast
served with roast potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, homemade
Yorkshire pud and gravy. We also serve Take Away Fish and Chips. You
can ring in advance with your order, and we can have it waiting
for you. We endeavour to use local produce, and local suppliers
for all our meat, fish, fruit and vegetables wherever possible.
All our dishes are freshly prepared, and cooked to order.
Our bars, and the
restaurant, are child friendly with high chairs available on
request. Good dogs on a lead welcome.
Food is served from 12pm till 9pm
everyday. Why not book a seat in our small Restaurant in the evening.
Small parties catered for. We also cater for small functions, weddings,
birthdays etc., and would be pleased to provide you with a quote.
The Fountain Inn offers 2 x room only. Two
en-suite double rooms. All rooms have a flat screen television,
tea and coffee making facilities, a range of toiletries, and fluffy
bath towels.
Room Tariff:
Super King en-suite £110.00
Double en-suite £110.00
3 nights for the price of 2, 4 nights for the price of 3 etc....
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Open all year round the Fountain Inn is CAMRA
Guide and Good Beer Guide recommended, and is Cask Mark accredited.
Finalists of "The Publican" Community Pub of the Year Award 2011, and
voted St. Austell Brewery Community Pub of the Year 2012
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