So, back in the days when I used Twitter, one of the pages I followed, a page about British things…read morethat made Britain Britain, they posted a picture of this pub, and I thought that this was the pub with the coolest name ever, so I actually made a trek to visit it and have a beer. It is a bit of a hike from the station, but it was worth it, especially as it is a really old pub (though the ceilings are low, so watch out if you are tall like me). Yeah, this pub is very British, and pretty awesome, but I came here because of the name (and there is a story behind it as well).

As soon as I saw the name of this place, I had to visit. The legend goes that a very long time ago…read morethe owner went out to get a bucket of water from the well (yeahTHAT long ago) and instead got a bucket of blood due to there being a dead body at the bottom. It did change names to the appallingly bland 'New Inn' at one point, but has the old name back now. They also believe the pub is haunted. The pub itself is a very nice dark woody old style looking pub with quite a low roof (I has to duck slightly). They serve a handful of good Cornish ales and have a few tables outside, where you take in the sun weather permitting. The do food but I had already eaten. In short, this was the kind of pub I was hoping to find in Cornwall.

Probably the best pint of local beer on my travels in Cornwall. Staff friendly and attentive, bar…read morearea quirky with nooks and crannies along with a decent sized car park made this the perfect pub stop.

One of the oldest Inns in the country tucked away in the hamlet of Mithian close to the village of…read moreSt. Agnes this pub even boasts a ghost!Ironically the oldest Inn is run by the (as I write this) youngest landlady in cornwall and combines the charm of the old and new accordingly.there is a courtyard to the front and a beer garden at the rear , where occasionally live music is performed.Little nooks and crannies abound adding to the charm of this lively little pub.

We went for a family meal here last night. I would totally agree with previous reviews on its…read morelocation, ambiance, food & drink. My only grip is the price of the menu, £10 for a cheese burger & chips was the cheapest option. Still worth 5 stars & would return if I could find it again! Poor signal in the area but wi-fi availible.

We holiday at nearby Holywell Bay evry year (see review) and have visited this inn on many…read moreoccasions. We stumbled on it years ago and loved it. The Smugglers Den Inn is a 16th century thatched inn with family, beer garden, childrens play area and ample parking. The beer garden is where we like to crash and relax. While the kids play on the apparatus we chill with a ool drink in the sun and order from the menu full of lovely food and they always have plenty of specials on the board all made using the freshest local ingredients. It is situated in a little village called Trebellan, near Cubert, less than than 15 minutes from Newquay. You approach down a steep, high sided road which is typically Cornish and the pub is right before you and very welcoming. They have regular live entertainment and also have an annual Real Ale and Pie Festival which is is it's 9th year. It's definitely worth pulling off the beaten track and seeking it out for a refreshing treat.

A super cozy pub that saved us from our hangry selves when we were looking a place to sit and eat…read more(after the kerfuffle of waiting around for one other place down the road to open for 15 mins only to be told that there was no food service then!) We were greeted as we walked in and seated at a nice table. Drinks and food were ordered and didn't take too long before we were served our meals. My fish & chips were cooked perfectly and was really nice. My husband enjoyed his pasta carbonara, our friend had chicken fajitas (forgot to take a picture) and said it was really lovely, and my son had fish fingers and chips. Super pleasant ambiance and great food. Would highly recommend this pub!

Very welcoming and helpful. Meal cannot be faulted and was very reasonable. A MUST GO TO if in…read morethe area and looking for excellent food and really reasonable prices.

Very cool place to hang out , have a beer and the food is great ! Has a very beachside vibe going onread more

This is the best bar on the planet. Very friendly and always partying. A great place to meet up and…read morethem move on to the driftwood or the aggie. The Live nights are just cool. also the food is top notch. If you heading there at the weekend get there early to get a table

Fantastic in every way. A real homely atmosphere, varied menu, friendly and welcoming staff, child…read morefriendly, somewhere to park and even good quality camping facilities provided. This pub is situatted beside Stithians Lake and has a reasonable sized car park. It's in a rural location so you need your own transport to get there but it's definitely worth a visit. The food is reasonably priced and is always delicious, there are also plenty of vegetarian options. The battered mushrooms stuffed with stilton are a must.

Food, service and atmosphere were all great and just what a Jamaican in Cornwall was looking for on…read morea cold winters night. I had the white bait starter and lamb shank main. Delicious. Wine list not very extensive but after all it is a pub and the beer selection and spirit offerings made up for it. Make sure to call for a reservation on weekends as is a popular spot. Enjoy!

Delicious food. Lovely old world pub. Friendly staff…read more However 2nd visit and at both visits we felt hurried through our meal for other people walking in and wanting the table and staff blatantly telling new people our table would be free soon despite the fact we had not finished main meal or had dessert. No offer of coffee as they wanted the table and we were asked to move to the bar. The table had been booked in advance and was a way for 3 friends to meet and have a chat. I did not expect to be hurried or moved. All could have been solved by a sign put outside saying all tables for food were full. For thus reason I won't be going again despite the delicious food!

Fabulous quaint pub tucked away in the beautiful Cornish countryside …read more We stayed in the beautiful attached cottages and enjoyed going to the pub during our stay. Beautiful pint of Guinness and great staff. We ate one night and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend a visit to this hidden Cornwall gem . Thankyou for the great hospitality.

Cracking pub well worth a detour. Perfect pint and tons of history like the slate cottages at the…read morerear.

Possibly the best pub in Cornwall. run by Usha and Gary, who are very friendly and welcoming. The…read moreroasts are top notch too!

Lovely indian food and very friendly attmosphere. Great folk singing the night Iwent.read more