St Austell Brewery has acquired the lease of one of Cornwall’s most iconic pubs, The Godolphin in Marazion, which overlooks St Michael’s Mount in Mount’s Bay.
Left to right at The Godolphin, Marazion, are: Kevin Georgel, chief executive of St Austell Brewery; Oliver Adderley, estates director for St Aubyn Estates; and Andrew Turner, St Austell Brewery’s chief operating officer
As part of the deal between St Austell Brewery and owner St Aubyn Estates, staff working at the much-loved pub will remain working at The Godolphin.
“As a family business, we are deeply passionate about operating the region’s very best pubs, and The Godolphin is a tremendous addition,” said St Austell’s chief operating officer, Andrew Turner.
“The Godolphin has become a celebrated part of the local community, and we are looking forward to further growing its reputation.
“This acquisition builds on the strong momentum we have in our managed pubs and follows the recent announcement about the transformative investment at the Pedn Olva, in St Ives. This level of investment further demonstrates our commitment to West Cornwall and the Cornish hospitality economy more broadly.”
Showcasing the best of the region’s produce
Felix St Aubyn, chief executive of St Aubyn Estates, said: “We’re delighted St Austell Brewery is taking over The Godolphin, an iconic Cornish venue, that will continue to flourish under their care.
“I am very optimistic that this partnership, between two Cornish family businesses, will secure a bright future for The Godolphin for all those who know and love it.”
St Austell has established relationships with some of the best local food suppliers and will be sensitively evolving The Godolphin’s menu in the coming months to ensure the seafront venue continues to showcase the best of the region’s produce.
As well as a premium 120-cover indoor dining space, The Godolphin has ten bedrooms and one of the most beautifully located outside terraces in Cornwall.
