Kings Arms, Paul
Paul, Mousehole, Cornwall, TR19 6TZ
Telephone: 01736 731224
Website: www.thekingsarmspaul.co.uk
The Kings Arms is one of West Cornwall's most atmospheric pubs. With our no-fruit-machine, no satellite TV policy we have encouraged a return to old family values and quickly earned a reputation for good food and good beer in the most hospitable surroundings.
Dogs are allowed in the public bar and water bowls are provided. Local riders regularly stop in the car park with their horses for a drink at lunchtime and on summer evenings.
Ample car parking is provided and there is a level access to the lounge bar directly from the car park.
There is a strong community spirit in the village and all sorts of different groups meet in the pub. On Monday nights you might find members of Mousehole Male Voice Choir enjoying a drink after practice. (CDs of the choir for sale in the bar). On Tuesday nights the public bar hosts blue grass musicians and their followers whilst the lounge provides a venue for the Laudate choir, Wednesday the church choir might pop in and Thursday welcomes the bell ringers. Line dancers, fresh from their weekly practice in the church hall might stop for a refreshing drink on Friday and the cricketers who are playing at home turn up on Saturdays. On Sundays many regular church goers end up in the pub for lunchtime drinks or a Sunday roast and the euchre players have their own table for an afternoon of cards.
Paul makes a perfect centre for exploring Penwith and our bed and breakfast guests find themselves within walking distance of Mousehole and a few miles away from Land's End, Penzance, St Ives, St Michael's Mount, The Minnack Theatre and the gorgeous beaches of Porthcurno, and Whitesand Bay Sennen.
There has been a place of worship on the site of Paul church for many hundreds of years, a previous building was burned by the Spaniards who came ashore at Mousehole in 1595. The church tower was built early in the 15th century and it is believed that The Kings Arms was originally the 6 cottages housing the master builders of the tower. (Books on the history of the church are for sale in the pub).
There are several cemeteries in and around the church and we welcome many visitors from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and America who come to trace their ancestors. We have a list of all the graves and details on the headstones from the old cemeteries that is available for customers to peruse, and which can make locating a particular grave much more efficient!
Tenants of the Year (St Austell Brewery Estate Awards 2007)
We look forward to welcoming you. Morvah Stubbings.
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
The Kings Arms provides clean and comfortable guest accommodation for up to nine people. There are two double en suite rooms, one twin en suite and a small double and single that share a bathroom. Reservations are recommended, especially in holiday periods but even in summer time there is sometimes last minute availability - please phone us to make your booking.
Room price includes a full English breakfast served between 8.30 and 9.30 am. Please let us know when you are likely to arrive - the pub sometimes shuts in the afternoon and we'd like to be able to let you in!
All rooms have televisions with integral CD/DVD players, tea, coffee and hot chocolate making facilities, complimentary biscuits and free Wi-Fi access. Whilst dogs are welcome in the public bar we do not accept pets in guest rooms.
A deposit secures your booking and is payable by cheque or card.
ROOM 1
Double, en-suite, facing the sea, car park side.
£70 for 2 sharing, £40 single occupancy.
ROOM 2
Double, en-suite, facing the sea, car park side.
£70 for 2 sharing, £40 single occupancy.
ROOM 3
Single room, shared bathroom facing the church, road side.
£30 (Not suitable for double occupancy).
ROOM 4
Twin room, en-suite, facing the church, road side.
£70 for 2 sharing, £40 single occupancy.
ROOM 5
Small double room, shared bathroom, facing the village, lane side.
£60 for 2 sharing, £30 for single occupancy.
Food and Drink
We serve food every lunch time and evening throughout the year (with the exception of Christmas and New Year when the Kitchen closes on particular days). Note that on Sunday evenings in the winter we only serve snacks if there is a charity quiz being run.
Mary Kitchen and Michael Cook, our appositely named chefs, have designed a menu reflecting quality local ingredients and wide range of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.
Our specials board is regularly updated to take advantage of seasonal produce and offers. There is typically a meat dish, fish option and something exclusively vegetarian to choose from. Newlyn crab is available at different times during the year and served in a salad or sandwich. Check the board outside for availability.
Our delicious home-cooked puddings are served with a choice of clotted cream, ice cream or custard. Sticky toffee pudding, Apple pie and Chocolate nut sundae are permanent features on the desert menu and supplemented by changing specials such as rhubarb and cinnamon crumble, chocolate and baileys cheesecake, bakewell tart and lemon meringue pie.
A children's menu is available and we do have some high chairs for younger customers.
Sunday lunch is popular for our Roasts which are served with vegetables and roast potatoes and appropriate trimmings. Smaller portions are available for children and those with reduced appetites.
Bookings are advisable.
Local Amenities
Paul is blessed with some of the most compelling and famous surroundings in the whole of the British Isles. St Michaels Mount, 4 miles away is a picturesque National Trust owned property. An island at low tide it is possible to walk across an otherwise submerged causeway to explore the harbour and castle. An amphibious vehicle ferries visitors across at high tide.
Porthcurno beach is feted not only for its wonderful sand, surf and sunshine, but also for the open air Minack Theatre nestling in its precipitous cliffs. The summer program changes weekly, there are 6 evening performances and 2 matinees. The Minack is a 15-20 minute drive from The Kings Arms.
St Ives, famous for surfing and artists and The Tate St Ives is also readily accessible from The Kings Arms and makes an ideal destination for a morning or afternoon outing. Don't miss the wonderful Barbara Hepworth Museum with its beautiful sculpture garden.
Picturesque Mousehole is less than a 10 minute walk from The Kings Arms. Its safe sandy harbour and sea water pool make it ideal for families with small children.
There are wonderful coast path walks and many interesting antiquities in the vicinity. A large scale Explorer Ordinance Survey Map in the bar will help you plan days out or ask our friendly staff for their recommendations.
Location
The Kings Arms is 1/2 mile inland from the picturesque village of Mousehole. It is situated opposite Paul Church which was sacked by the Spanish following the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The large car park is adjacent to the church and village hall.
Main access routes: A30, 1½ miles Penzance rail and Heliport 3 miles. Scillonian Ferry 3 miles.
Directions: After coming Penzance promenade follow the B3315 up Newlyn hill. At the top turn off at the road leading to Paul and Mousehole. Brown tourist signs point the way.
Address:
Kings Arms,
Paul,
Mousehole,
Cornwall
TR19 6TZ
Telephone: 01736 731224
Website: www.thekingsarmspaul.co.uk
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