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Introducing Our Cornish Folklore Cocktail Menu

Take a seat on our sunny terrace this summer and peruse our brand-new Cornish folklore cocktail menu, each one inspired by the magic woven into our historic county.

Legend says that those who wander sea-kissed shorelines and heather-strewn heath may one day stumble on secret stories hidden among granite cracks or washed in on the waves.

Inspired by the age-old tales that line this ancient landscape, our Cornish folklore cocktails offer a taste of something altogether different – a glimpse into Cornwall’s long forgotten world, where a little local magic is never far away.

Illustrated by our talented Design Specialist Ella Brett, each one tells a story all its own.

On The Seabed

Whispers of sea spirits waiting in the deep, guiding shoals of fish to favour honest fishermen.

On The Seabed draws inspiration from Cornwall’s coastal folklore, where sea spirits are said to dwell beneath the surface, guiding the tides and those who venture upon them.

Coastal, earthy and gently aromatic, this evocative serve blends Silco St Ives gin with Knightor Dry vermouth and a touch of pine syrup, creating a drink that feels both grounded and quietly mysterious — like the ocean itself.

Smuggler's Cove

By moonlight at Prussia Cove, the smugglers worked in silence, their lanterns flickering against the cliffs as contraband slipped ashore beneath the watchful moon.

Smuggler’s Cove is a rich and indulgent nod to Cornwall’s clandestine past, where hidden inlets and quiet coves once played host to moonlit dealings.

Bold and warming, this decadent cocktail brings together WhistlePig rye whisky, Connie Glaze toffee vodka liqueur and honey, lifted by bitters and a delicate foam. Deep, smooth and quietly daring, it’s a drink that lingers — much like the stories that inspired it.

Siren's Wail

Sometimes, on quiet nights, you can still hear her singing among the waves, calling from the sea beyond Zennor.

Siren’s Wail is a vibrant tribute to Cornwall’s haunting coastal legends, inspired by the tale of the Zennor mermaid whose song is said to echo across the water on still evenings.

Bright, warm and zesty, this alluring cocktail blends Volcán Tequila and Hennessy VS with tropical notes of pineapple, peach and lime, finished with a striking hint of blue curaçao. Lively yet mysterious, it’s a drink that captures the pull of the sea — impossible to resist.

Tale of the Tide

A love story between the moon and the sea, whose endless longing pulls the shallows to and fro upon Cornish shores.

Tale of the Tide is a smooth and complex expression of a story as old as the shoreline itself — the quiet pull between moon and sea.

Timeless in character, this thoughtfully layered cocktail brings together Sir Davis rye whisky with lemon and demerara, deepened by Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec and balanced with aromatic bitters. Elegant and lingering, it’s a drink that moves with a gentle rhythm, much like the tides that inspired it.

Dancing Piskie

In the misty lanes and granite hollows, the piskies dance unseen, leading wanderers astray with laughter as light as the wind.

Dancing Piskie is a light-footed celebration of Cornwall’s playful folklore, where mischief lingers in the air and laughter drifts on the breeze.

Floral, elegant and refreshingly bright, this sparkling serve blends Silco Limoncello with lemon and elderflower, lifted by Moët & Chandon and a splash of soda. Delicate yet lively, it’s a drink that captures a touch of magic in every sip.

The Doombar

A curse of shifting sand, thrown by the mermaid of Padstow to forever doom the ships who dare to enter.

The Doombar is a crisp and tangy tribute to one of Cornwall’s most enduring maritime legends, where shifting sands and whispered curses have long tested those who pass through.

Refreshing with a subtle hoppy edge, this distinctive serve pairs Belvedere vodka with Doom Bar ale, lifted by apple and lemon and softened with a touch of demerara. Bright yet complex, it’s a cocktail with a story that runs as deep as the waters that inspired it.

Curl up in our cosy bar or take a seat on our sunny terrace while you explore a cocktail range made for the curious. Joining us for Thursday Cocktail Club? Enjoy two of these tantalising tipples for £18, and make sure to share your choice with us on Instagram and Facebook.

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