Flora Day.  Inns and Tavens.  Local Attractions.  Porthleven and Loe Bar.	Helston "Inns and Taverns" Helston has a wealth of traditional Inns and Taverns with interesting interiors, lots of history and good food.   The Blue Anchor. Built in about 1400 the pub was originally a monk's rest house. When Henry V111 dissolved the monasteries the building became a village Tavern. At the height of the tin mining era of Cornwall the miners were paid their weekly wage of about 5 shillings (25p) in the pub. It is one of the four remaining pubs in Great Britain that brew their own ale on the premises. There are 3 main ales brewed today. Middle O.G. 1050. Best O.G. 1053 and Special O.G. 1066. At Easter and Christmas an Extra Special is brewed with an O.G. of 1076. The pub has many old features, a skittles alley and serves traditional fayre in the bars daily.
	The Angel Hotel. A 450 year old coaching inn that has also been a Customs House and a gaol in its past. In the main bar there is a 40 foot well with fresh running water set into the floor. Upstairs there is a medieval dining room complete with minstrels Gallery. On the top floor many residents have reported seeing "Nellie" a ghost who flits about the corridors from time to time. The Angel is still an Hotel today and serves meals in the bar and restaurant.
	The Red Lion. This is mainly a family pub catering mainly for locals but welcoming tourists as well. It is situated opposite the museum in Church Street. A very wide range of snacks and hot meals are always available. Although gutted by fire in the 60's it was entirely rebuilt inside and still manages to retain its original character.     The Rodney. Another very pleasant pub situated halfway up Meneage Street in the heart of the shopping area. Part of the St Austel Brewery chain it provides fine beers and bar meals. A welcoming rest place for shoppers and tourists as they make their way up the narrow streets. The Fitzsimmons Arms. A large popular pub named after Helston born Bob Fitzsimmons whose birthplace can be seen further up the hill in Wendron Street. He was World Heavyweight Boxing Champion at the turn of the century and won the title from Gentleman Jim Corbett in a bare knuckle fight. The Fitzsimmons has been recently refurbished and provides an excellent and varied menu. The Bell. This pub does not supply food but encourages patrons to bring their own. As the town has several independent bakers this can be a cheaper option to those with limited budget.

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