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(Pub, External). Published on 20-05-2013
Image: (Pub, External). Published on 20-05-2013
(Pub, Bar). Published on 13-11-2024
Image: (Pub, Bar). Published on 13-11-2024

Bush Inn, Morwenstow

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Operator: Independent
Crosstown, Morwenstow, EX23 9SR (View on Google Map)
(01288) 331242
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This ancient building, once a chapel, dates in parts back to 950AD. Unassuming from the outside, it is a gem internally and is simply furnished, with slate floors, granite walls and exposed beams in the two separate bar rooms, one of which is subdivided into separate drinking areas. Conversation is the main entertainment here. There is a protected smokers' area in the ancient courtyard at the front of the pub, and a large garden at the back offering outstanding views over the Tidna Valley and out to sea. A restaurant has been incorporated; food is available all day. Four ensuite rooms and a 2-person holiday cottage (the 'Pottery') are available. Expect always to find HSD and Tribute here; The pub hosts live music 3 to 4 times a month.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cornwall Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cornwall
Last updated
22/03/2025
Last surveyed
11/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
COR/289
Asset of Community Value

From the C15th up to about 1960 this was a working farm as well as a pub - there were some alterations after a fire in 1968. Small public bar ‘Top Bar’ has a fielded panelled counter from 1968, flagstone floor, bare bench seat under window, two scrubbed-style tables, darts, TV – further down the building is a door to a genuine flagstone passage – doorway to right leads to a latch door into ‘Kitchen Bar’, a wonderful room with Delabole Slate floor, old large stone fireplace with bread oven and log burner – there is a fixed ‘stable-like’ settle to the right and high backed settle to the left of the fireplace – around a recess is a newish (1968?) dado with bare bench attached, beamed ceiling (for show) and stone bar counter (1968?) – through a doorway gap is another very small bar with modern slate-like tiled floor, stone fireplace (1968) and stable-looking settle and antique settle opposite, bar back is modern shelving. Off the genuine flagstone floor passage with an old cabinet is a small room with bare wood floor, beamed ceiling, newish fireplace, old latch door – this was a living room. Extension on the far left is a two-part restaurant with modern flagstone floor.

From the C15th up to about 1960 this was a working farm as well as a pub - there were some alterations after a fire in 1968. Small public bar ‘Top Bar’ has a fielded panelled counter from 1968, flagstone floor, bare bench seat under window, two scrubbed-style tables, darts, TV – further down the building is a door to a genuine flagstone passage – doorway to right leads to a latch door into ‘Kitchen Bar’, a wonderful room with Delabole Slate floor, old large stone fireplace with bread oven and log burner – there is a fixed ‘stable-like’ settle to the right and high backed settle to the left of the fireplace – around a recess is a newish (1968?) dado with bare bench attached, beamed ceiling (for show) and stone bar counter (1968?) – through a doorway gap is another very small bar with modern slate-like tiled floor, stone fireplace (1968) and stable-looking settle and antique settle opposite, bar back is modern shelving. Off the genuine flagstone floor passage with an old cabinet is a small room with bare wood floor, beamed ceiling, newish fireplace, old latch door – this was a living room. Extension on the far left is a two-part restaurant with modern flagstone floor.

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Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
St Austell Hicks Pump Clip
St Austell - Hicks

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Changing

Changing beers typically include: St Ives

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
3-4 timres a month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
4 ensuite rooms and a 2-person holiday cottage
Camping Camping
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
one, normally from Sandford Cider Co. during summer. On handpump.
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Usually mid-June
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 217 (only 2 services/day during opening hours)
Bus stop ID (text to 84268 for times of next services): cordpgdw [Crosstown]
Directions
off the A39, N of Kilkhampton

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