The Barley Sheaf Inn

The Barley Sheaf Inn is a dog-friendly pub on Old Bridge Street in central Truro, beside the River Allen with Truro Cathedral next door. Standing here since 1819, it is one of the city's oldest pubs, and dogs are welcome downstairs inside the pub.

Inside there is a real log fire, a conservatory overlooking the river, two pool tables, a dartboard and a jukebox, while three heated booths in the garden give a covered outdoor option. The bar serves Cornish ales including Doom Bar and Tribute alongside rotating guest ales, plus Cornish gins such as Tarquin's. Monday brings Killer Pool from 5pm, and Thursday a £5 pool tournament starting at 6pm.

The pub opens every day from 12pm and is drinks-only, as it does not serve food. The eight en-suite rooms upstairs do not accept pets, so the dog welcome applies to the pub rather than overnight stays. There is no on-site parking, and Truro bus station is about a quarter of a mile away.