This is a solid granite-built town centre local drinkers' bar, part of the Western Hotel. The ale range may increase to three during busy summer periods with changing beers from Bath Ales and the St Austell main and small batch ranges, but reduce during the quieter winter months. Food is available only in high season on Mon to Sat. There is a large function room in the hotel which can also supply real ale when needed, and a courtyard garden at the back of the hotel. The town's main venue for live entertainment with blues on Monday, acoustic jam sessions on Tuesday & Sunday, open mic on Wednesday & Friday, rock & roll on Thursday and a band on Sat.