A much-loved pub in Truro reopened last week with a celebration on Friday evening to mark the occasion.

Grade-two listed The Wig & Pen pub had been closed for over a year but has now had fresh life breathed into it by new owners Tom & Lara Trubshaw who also run the popular Peterville Inn in St Agnes.

Falmouth Packet: Tom & Lara Trubshaw also run the popular Peterville Inn in St Agnes.Tom & Lara Trubshaw also run the popular Peterville Inn in St Agnes.

The St Austell Brewery-owned building has undergone a full refurbishment with tones of green and brass complementing the building’s traditional stonework.

A brand new full bar list and menu have also been introduced with local ales and Cornish produce at the forefront.

Falmouth Packet: Friday night saw a drinks-only service with customers treated to a range of canapés depicting ‘tastes of the menu’Friday night saw a drinks-only service with customers treated to a range of canapés depicting ‘tastes of the menu’

Friday night saw a drinks-only service with customers treated to a range of canapés depicting ‘tastes of the menu’ including oysters, arancini, torched mackerel and chocolate brownie among many other things.

Falmouth Packet: The cocktail menu proved popular with visitors testing the new bar list.The cocktail menu proved popular with visitors testing the new bar list.

The cocktail menu also proved popular with visitors testing the new bar list in full.

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General Manager Dameon Cottam said: "After the huge amount of work that went into the refurbishment it was brilliant to finally open the doors and welcome people into the Wig & Pen to see what we’ve done.

Falmouth Packet: The grade-two listed pub had been closed for over a year but has now had fresh life breathed into it.The grade-two listed pub had been closed for over a year but has now had fresh life breathed into it.

"The feedback was great and we’re looking forward to getting to know all of our new locals."

Head Chef Scott Williams formerly of much-missed Truro favourite Gravy Boesti is heading up the kitchen team and can’t wait to get stuck in, saying: "It’s great to be back cooking in Truro, especially working in such a beautiful pub.

Falmouth Packet: A brand new full bar list and menu have also been introduced.A brand new full bar list and menu have also been introduced.

"The whole team are really excited about the dishes on the menu and we look forward to launching roasts on Mother’s Day as well.

"We’re all about celebrating great British food with a strong emphasis on Cornish produce and seasonality."

Falmouth Packet: The St Austell Brewery owned building has undergone a full refurbishment with tones of green and brass complimenting the building’s traditional stonework.The St Austell Brewery owned building has undergone a full refurbishment with tones of green and brass complimenting the building’s traditional stonework.

The Wig & Pen is now open and serving food 7 days a week.

Head to their website at www.thewigandpentruro.co.uk for more information.