While we’ve been in lockdown, we’ve had time to look more closely at what’s on our doorstep. The area around Tricky’s (and in fact Tricky’s own heritage!) is steeped in Cornish mining history. As well as stunning scenery there are lots of attractions around and, lockdown permitting, we hope they’ll all be up and running…
Wine has been around for centuries, it’s a complex drink that can take years to perfect. There are history and science inside every bottle. We’ve been delving into the origins of wine production and bring you some fun facts to mull over when you next enjoy a glass or two! • Wine is made in…
It’s hard to believe that, until a few years ago, gin was considered old-fashioned. A pink gin or a G&T were definitely the drinks of the older generation. Then suddenly – gin was in! Artisan gin producers started springing up everywhere and pubs, like ours, began stocking lots of different brands, quite a few of…
While we are closed, we’ve been thinking about ways to keep you entertained and (hopefully!) amused! We’re taking a look at the most popular drinks that we sell in the pub – starting with beer. We’ve brewed up some fun facts and interesting snippets and we’ll be popping them up on Facebook! • The earliest…
The West Country tends to think of cider as its own, but it is brewed around the world in many different styles. It’s an ancient beverage and no one knows for sure when or where it was first made because its main ingredient, the apple, is so widespread. Cloudy, unfiltered ciders made here in the…