The Three Pilchards is the oldest pub in the Cornish seaside village of Polperro. The pub was built in the early 16th century, so, as you’d expect, anything in the way of its history can be a little speculative.
A few things a certain, though. The pub’s name comes from the village’s rich fishing history, where pilchards were caught in abundance and in the 19th century the pub’s then landlord sold contraband such as tea, gin, brandy and tobacco from across the Channel Islands over the bar.
Since then, the pub’s history has made it a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike. In the summer, guests can take their food and drink out onto the hillside beer garden and enjoy the scenic views of the village and in the winter, they can cosy up to our log fire.
To match with the olde worlde building, the pub was looking for furniture that complimented the setting. “We were looking for iron tables that are rare to find for an affordable price so when I found Trent Furniture, we knew we needed to look no further,” explains Katrina Cavanagh, owner of The Three Pilchards.
The pub was looking to completely refurnish the pub so seating and tables were required. 32 squareback side chairs were ordered (16 with scarlet upholstery and 16 with Bordeaux upholstery), 3 scroll pedestal tables, three square scroll tables and seven rectangular scroll tables, all with a decorative centre.
All of the tables chosen have the desired iron centre that the pub was looking for. The cast iron tables have excellent stability and durability, with a decorative finish to match! Not only is the furniture in keeping with the rustic environment, these tables can be used as either drinking or dining tables and are a standard dining height.
“The feedback we have had has been extremely positive, and our social media posts about the new furniture have rocketed with 'likes'. The pub has taken on a new look and it has given it a well-needed lift,” adds Katrina.
Featured furniture
Squareback side chair with scarlet upholstery
Squareback side chair with Bordeaux upholstery
Square scroll table with decorative centre
Rectangular scroll table with decorative centre
Scroll pedestal tables