New Years 2025 Clothing Sale. Selling fast so only a few items left !

Only Physical stock available at the lowest prices.

Sizes are listed with items. See Branch Clothing page.

Sunday 12th of January we are closed for our Christmas staff party. Back to business as usual on Monday.

Exeter Festival of Beer Line Up. Plus Cider Line Up.

Exeter Festival of Beer Line Up.

Winter Nominations - UPDATED 5.1.25

As it stands - Still time to nominate a pub of your choice.

Ship Inn - Porthleven

Crown Inn - Lanlivery

Rising Sun - Truro

Hole in the Wall - Bodmin

St Maybn Inn - St Maybn

Two Bridges - Saltash

Annual Closure at The Driftwood Spars

Dear friends,

Every now and then, even the coziest of spots needs a little TLC!

After our evening service on Sunday the 5th of January, we’ll be closing our doors for some maintenance work and a chance to spruce things up behind the scenes. But don’t worry – we’ll be back, better than ever, on Thursday, January 23rd!

We’ll miss seeing all your lovely faces during this time, but we can’t wait to welcome you back to The Drifty with a fresh sparkle and the same warm charm you know and love.

Thank you for your understanding – see you soon!

#DriftwoodSpars #StAgnesCornwall #SeeYouSoon #AnnualClosure

On the events page we have scheduled in the GBG selection meeting and vote for PotY Winter at Hole in the Wall, Bodmin at 12.00 noon.

We had a huge turnout of members to the Twixmas pub crawl in Falmouth on Friday 27 December, organised by Jan and Vince Curtis. A veritable gathering of the clan.

As usual, we started at the Seven Stars although some members were early and nipped in the Packet Station for a quick one, while other members arrived 40 minutes late thanks to buses not running to timetable. The Seven Stars was packed with jovial members in seasonal dress. One even brought his pet piglet.

Then it was time to move on to the Beerwolf Books, again with a superb range of well-kept beers on handpump.

Suitably fortified, the next pub in the crawl was more of a breathless stagger up a great height of many steps to the Seaview Inn from which there is a great view of the sea (surprise, surprise) and Falmouth port. The mariner on the pub sign looked remarkably like the one famous for saying “I’ve never known a night like it…”. I was welcomed with various sorts of wave from my colleagues and even the piglet came out from his master’s coat to say hello. It was well worth the effort with more lovely beers on handpump!

Onward and downward to the Touc Inn which is a new bar opened in September 2024 downstairs under the Cornish Bank. The entrance can take a bit of finding and involves a serpentine staircase (its shape, not the rock) into the vaults of the Bank as evinced by the thick bars on the windows. Once inside, we packed the small bar, which is fully equipped for all sorts of drinks including handpumped cask ale and real cider.

Time marched on and it was to the Oddfellows Arms next, known as the Oddies to the locals. This meant more steps upwards but not too far this time. Three handpumped beers of different styles were there for our delectation. More conversation ensued and the little piglet had a sleep.

The day finished with a visit to another flagship pub – the ‘front on Custom House Quay. An even huger range of beers was available on the long row of pumps which made the choice so difficult. Last pint or two, and fish and chips from upstairs for some!

Thanks Jan and Vince for leading and to all those members who turned up to make it such a grand day out.

Cheers, Steve Barber

Saturday the 7 December 2024 was notable for two memorable events. The first was Storm Darragh that lashed Cornwall with howling winds and rain bringing down trees, cables and any CAMRA members who got in the way. The second was the presentation of two CAMRA certificates to Treen’s Brewery at the Stag Hunt at Ponsanooth.

Not to be put off, especially due to the lure of Treen’s beers on the bar, I set off by bus for Ponsanooth, planning to use the A roads which I hoped would be less likely to be blocked. So far so good until it became clear that the first bus was making heavy weather and not going to make my change point in time to catch the second bus to get to the pub. Desperate measures were called for. I got off the bus by Kennal Bridge and walked up the wooded viaduct valley with swaying trees dropping twigs and branches down on me. I passed the entrance to Treen’s and Dynamite Valley breweries and arrived on time at the pub unscathed. As the Poacher advert went “I’ve never known a night like it, and I’m not looking forward to the journey home neither!”

Landlord Wayne Randle had a wonderful range of Treen’s beer so I got stuck in!

There were two certificates to be presented to Simon Treen for winning gold places in CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain heats. Well done, Simon!

Cornwall Branch Chair Paul Waller made the presentations to Simon. A good time was had by all.

Eventually it was time to face Darragh again. Fortunately, the beer has improved since 1987 even if the weather hasn’t.

Cheers, Steve Barber

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Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all CAMRA members.

Here’s raising a glass to 2024 and looking forward to meeting up in 2025.

# get behind socials

Our Christmas & New year opening times

Christmas Eve- 12:00-19:00 (food 12:00-17:00)

Christmas Day - CLOSED

Boxing Day - CLOSED

27th-30th Normal hours

New Year’s Eve - 12:00-1:30 am (food 17:00-21:30)

New Year’s Day - 12:00-17:00 (food 12:00-15:00)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all x

It’s time again for Tim’s Tipple!

This time, Tim’s Tipple is Driftwood Spars Brewery's Codename Robin!

As winter draws in here on the Cornish coast, a bold Robin has taken to sneaking into our brewer's yard at every opportunity. We see it as a good omen and thought we'd brew an extra special beer in honour of our new companion.

A 7%, Gingerbread Stout - Rich molasses and gingerbread notes on the nose followed up by a smooth, roasty dark chocolate flavour, finishing with a lingering gingerbread finish to compliment the malt sweetness.

It's even gluten-free!

Come down to the pub and try this exceptional brew - you won’t want to miss it! See you soon at The Drifty!

#TimsTipple #BrewPub #StAgnes #StAgnesCornwall #DriftwoodSparsBrewery #CraftBeer #BrewPub #DriftwoodSpars #Cheers #CAMRA #CAMRACornwall #CornwallCAMRA

Firebrand Brewing co have brewed the Blisland Inn a beautiful session bitter, to celebrate their 30 years.

Cracking pint at only £3.30

The Bell Inn, Launceston’s much loved real ale haven, is on the market due to the landlord’s impending retirement. On Thursday December 5th at 7pm we are holding a meeting for people interested in keeping the pub as it has been for the last 6 years, at the Bell Inn.

We are looking for people with knowledge of pub management, potential investors, experience of acv procedures and other areas that may be useful to us. Could you possibly draw this to the attention of our members in the county.

We already have a number of potential investors and landlord accommodation would also be available . Any help or support you could offer would be greatly appreciated. My thanks in anticipation, Chris Ham

ku.oc.liamtoh@56mahsirhc

Paul Waller (Chairman) is to present £100 to Betty Stogs Charity from the proceeds of the raffle at the recent Mini Beer Festival in Vogue.

Thursday 28th November at 7.30 in the Taproom Riverside, Truro home of Skinners/Goodh brewery.

Members welcome to come along.

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This week's Cask Club release is Off Leash

Brewed by Rob Alder, Off Leash is the beer-ification of those late year walks with the dog, as the leaves lose the last of their colour and you start longing for the fireside seat with a robust beer in your hand.

Centennial and Amarillo hops offer flavours of orange, whilst Northern Brewer hops add a light and fresh mintiness - reminscent of the cold air biting at your nose.

The robust malt base brings a warmth in notes of toffee a biscuit, creating a truly delicious beer that's as refreshing as it is comforting. Cheers!

Our exclusive Cask Club sees our latest innovative Small Batch Brewery releases brought to select pubs across the West Country. It’s the ultimate way to sample the exceptional flavours of our limited-edition cask beers, but be quick; once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Our exclusive Cask Club sees our latest Small Batch Brewery releases brought to select pubs across the West Country. It’s the best way to sample the exquisite flavours of our limited-edition beers. Keep an eye out for a calendar of unique brews across our managed and tenanted pub estate. WHERE'S SERVING?

Find a pub near you https://staustellbrewery.co.uk/beers-brewery/cask-club/#serving

SEASON 3

TEREBA NESSA Available from the 23rd of August, brewed by Andy Routledge.

GOALIE'S CHOICE Available from the 30th of August, brewed by Sebastian Powell.

AUTUMN BRONZE Available from the 6th of September, brewed by Oscar Kavanaugh.

RYE ALWAYS ME? Available from the 20th of September, brewed by Lee Reed-Bennett.

OSSTELL Available from the 27th of September, brewed by Barnaby Skerrett & George Young.

PINEY THE ELDER Available from the 4th of October, brewed by Felix Granell.

FRIDAY BEER Available from the 18th of October, brewed by George Young.

SMALL SIMPLE PLEASURES Available from the 25th of October, brewed by Jack Stirrup.

CAPTAIN'S TIPPLE Available from the 1st of November, brewed by Lee Small.

QUANTOM HOP Available from the 15th of November, brewed by Barnaby Skerrett & Charles Faram.

OFF LEASH Available from the 22nd of November, brewed by Rob Alder.

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE Available from the 29th of November, brewed by Mark Heamen.

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Saturday November 16th was at least mildly momentous in the recent history of Cornwall CAMRA.

We had our first CAMRA beer festival since 2019! That was of course the last official Falmouth festival, but this one was on a much more manageable scale.

Falmouth had become a 200+ cask behemoth whereas this was 16 casks and 4 ciders.

The excellent venue was the large garden marquee at The Star at Vogue pub.

During the course of the afternoon Cornwall CAMRA Chairman Paul Waller presented the Star at Vogue licensees, Mark and Rachel Graham, with their award for winning Cornwall Pub of the Season (Autumn).

The beer offering was a great balance of golden, dark and traditional styles with Cornish ales coming from Tintagel, Bude Coastal, Keltek, Driftwood Spars and Treen’s. As a special "guest of honour" there was a cask of Penzance Mild to celebrate its recent gold award in its category at the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain competition. Devon was represented by Exeter Brewery, and it was in fact their excellent organic ale Avocet which was voted "Beer of the Festival". There was real cider on offer from Trevor's Cider Farm at Baldhu.

There was evening musical entertainment from Trevor Kemp and Matt Partridge & Casi, and the raffle raised a triple figure sum for the Betty Stogs charity.

This event was pretty much put together lock, stock and all the barrels by Paul Waller so massive thanks go to him along with his helpers Paul K, Mike, Peter plus Jules and Luke, and of course Mark and Rachel at the Star.

Words by Russ Durbridge. Photos by Steve Barber

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CAMRA Kernow Pub of the Season - Autumn 2024 nominations so far are

Ship Inn, Porthleven

Good options for Indian Summer or Autumn gales - outside seating and good walking or storm watching from cosy interior! usually a good range of beers on tap, in terms of breweries and styles. Usually a good range of beers on tap, in terms of breweries and styles. Good food, reasonable prices. Welcoming and helpful staff.

Send any nominations to ku.oc.armac.llawnroc@sdrawabup

CAMRA Kernow Pub of the Season - Autumn 2024 nominations are

Star Inn, Vogue

Always a good selection of real ales and a welcoming community feel about the place. great place to go and meet up with friends. Friendly and knowledgable staff. Good to take the dogs too so they can run in the adjacent field. All in all a great old fashioned boozer. 

Ship Inn, Porthleven

Good options for Indian Summer or Autumn gales - outside seating and good walking or storm watching from cosy interior! usually a good range of beers on tap, in terms of  breweries and styles. Usually a good range of beers on tap, in terms of  breweries and styles. Good food, reasonable prices. Welcoming and helpful staff.

Send any nominations to ku.oc.armac.llawnroc@sdrawabup

CAMRA Kernow Pub of the Season - Summer 2024 nominations are

Rann Wartha (Wetherspoons) - St Austell, The Falcon Inn - St Mawgan, Tap Yard Riverside - Truro, The Crown - Penzance, Blisland Inn - Blisland, The Moth and Moon - Falmouth