Thursday, 14 June 2012

Star Inn, Vogue

Music and more at the busy 'Bash Out' festival

 

THE STAR Inn at Vogue, near St Day is gearing up for a major charity event this weekend.

Saturday sees The Bash Out The Back festival of live music, real ales and more.
Ten bands, including Gadjo Guitares, the Criminal Suspects, Section 8 and Strange Brew, will perform on two stages.

Outside, there will be a samba band, stalls, a play bus, children's rides, a wild west show, search and rescue display, a magician, vintage cars, motor bikes and steam engines.

There will also be, a dog show and strongest man competition, a buskers' corner, with the money going to charity, and more than 20 real ales and ciders available.

All performers are donating their services, the ales are donated by breweries, the marquee is supplied free and everyone working there on the day is volunteering their time.

Entry is £2 per adult, with free entry for children.
Proceeds will go to cancer charities. For further information contact The Star Inn 01209 820242.

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Football Fever




LOCAL PUBS SET TO CELEBRATE EURO 2012

Sports fans should get set for a superb schedule of entertainment and coverage as Euro 2012 hits pubs across the county for a fantastic football fix. Transmitting the action live as it happens, they will be running a series of adopt a team, sweepstakes and food offers while England plays.

With Euro 2012 kicking off on the 8th June, Ireland’s first match is Sunday 10th at 7.45pm while England begins its bid for glory on Monday 11th at 5pm.

The Bell Inn, Helston Garden
The Bell Inn in Helston will be one of the best places to watch the games as with it’s recently installed new 50in TVs you’ll feel as though you’re practically on the pitch itself. Boasting a brilliant garden with a large screen, outside bar and covered area with another screen means that you can enjoy the season and sports in spectacular, comfy surrounds.



Serving a premium range of European beers, Falmouth’s Prince of Wales pub starts celebrating in earnest on Sunday 10th with Irish music in the afternoon and a special Irish stew before the match.

Peterville Inn, St Agnes


Offering not-to-be-missed deals on food and beer, St Agnes’ locals – the Railway Inn and Peterville Inn will both be showing all of the matches throughout June. In addition, the Railway Inn will also be hosting a charity football quiz on the 13th June.







Serving free food at half time on all England matches - the Trelowarren in Budock Water will theme the menu to the team England are playing for a novel and flavoursome twist.

Ashton’s Lion and Lamb will be holding a competition to find the best football fan in addition to a raffle, sweepstakes and fabulous half time food offers. They will also be holding a special ‘WAG’-themed party on the 8th June where guests are invited to don as much ‘bling’ and dress as glitzy as possible!

Rising Sun, Truro
The Rising Sun in Truro will be showing all of the matches with food offers and a football quiz while the Cornishman in Crantock is a superbly scenic spot to catch up on all the sports news and watch a game over dinner after a lazy day on the beach.

Traditional Irish bar, Finn McCouls in Falmouth is pulling out all the stops to pay festive homage to its team by serving the best Guinness on town alongside live big screen coverage.



Watch the games outside and under cover at Scorrier’s Plume of Feathers’ or enjoy some community spirit at the Rock Inn, Roche, St Austell- who will be supporting England every step of the way with their very own football team at the pub.

Also screening all England games will be the White Hart in St Keverne, while the Three Tuns across the square in the village will be a football free zone!

For anyone wishing to escape Euro 2012, an array of Football Free Zones have been arranged throughout the county that also offer some of the best food available – perfect to forget about the game and enjoy dinner in super relaxing surrounds.  These include the Bolingey Inn in Bolingey,
The White Hart in Ludgvan, the Turks Head in Penzance, the Queens Arms in Breage and Miners Arms in Mithian.

To find out more about any of our pubs go to our website www.pubtrail.co.uk

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

What's on Jubilee Weekend in West Cornwall

To find out more to our website www.pubtrail.co.uk


Coldstreamer, Gulval - Monday 4th June Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at the Village school and then 6pm music and bbq at the pub.

Lion and Lamb, Ashton - Sunday 3rd June, Village Fete in the Garden and Car Park, Afternoon Tea, games and fun all afternoon then Music in the evening.

Turks Head, Penzance - Ration Book Menu will be running 1st-5th June, Table Quiz and Raffle all weekend winners will be announced on Tuesday 5th 4pm, Mini Beer Festival 8 Real Ales to try. Monday 4th June Party in the Pub and garden with Cakes and Cream Teas from 3pm, have your photo taken will the Queen!!

White Hart, St Keverne - we will be celebrating on Saturday 2nd June with music from DJ Proper Job, we will also be having a BBQ

Lamb and Flag, Canonstown - Sunday 3rd June Video Trivia Quiz from 8.30pm





Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Lots going on over the Jubilee Weekend


From North to South Coast,   Newquay to St Agnes to Redruth to Truro to Falmouth

Cornishman, Crantock - All weekend we will be holding a Cider and Cornish Pork Long Weekend along side Live music with Straw Dogs - Friday 1st, Village Street party outside pub with live music - Sunday 4th, Live music tbc - Monday 5th.





Miners Arms, Mithian - 5th June Mithian Street Party selling food outside the pub 12-3pm



Railway Inn, St Agnes - 2nd June Live music with Elegant Gypsy, 4th June Victorian Fair in St Agnes, The Railway will have stalls in the garden BBQ and a band outside 12-3pm



Peterville Inn, St Agnes - 1st June Live Music with Firing Squad, 3rd June Sunday Roast, 4th June will be the Jubilee Stomp to the Beacon, 5th June Jazz in the afternoon





Plume of Feathers, Scorrier - Monday 4th June 2.30 - 5pm Children's Jubilee Party Day with Bouncy Castle and a Free children's tea, please phone the pub to let them know how many children are coming.


Plume of Feathers, Pool - Friday 1st June, Jubilee Horse Racing night from 7.30pm, with food proceeds going to charity. Saturday 2nd June, Beach party and BBQ from 7.30pm with food proceeds going to charity. Sunday 3rd June, Sunday lunch as usual, booking essential.  Monday 4th June, Garden Party from 4pm.  Baking competition Savoury or Sweet.. Royal quiz from 8pm.



Rising Sun, Truro - Big Lunch 3rd June, Garden Party 4th June have your photo taken with the Queen!! 

Famous Barrel, Penryn - All welcome Monday 4th June, live music in the garden (weather permitting) over the afternoon and face painting for the children.

For more information and phone numbers for the pubs
http://www.pubtrail.co.uk/cornwall.html
 

Monday, 28 May 2012

What's on in Falmouth over the Jubilee Weekend






Pubs across Falmouth are set to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in spectacular style.

The Prince of Wales pub on Market Strand will be serving festive food on a special ‘Ration Book Menu’ from Saturday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 5, and will host a special ‘Big Lunch’ on Sunday, June 3 and a Diamond Jubilee tea with cakes and music on Monday, June 4.

Live music with Graham Hart will be the main attraction at the Trelowarren Arms in Budock Water on Saturday, June 2, while local band Unsung Heroes will play at the venue on the following day.

On the bank holiday Monday (June 4), a special picnic in the park event will be held in the village, with the pub providing refreshments for revellers.

Meanwhile, Falmouth’s Seaview Inn will be holding a Jubilee Burger Festival throughout the bank holiday weekend, with a variety of burgers, homemade chips and a selection of pub favourites from £6.

For more information and contact details visit
www.pubtrail.co.uk/cornwall

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

JUBILEE SPECIAL AT THE MINERS ARMS MITHIAN


Come and Celebrate The Queens Diamond Jubilee here
 
A special menu is being served on Saturday 2nd, Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th June 6-9pm
2 courses £16.95  or   3 courses £21.95
Book to Save Disappointment

Windsor Pea and Royal Mint Soup
Queen's Coronation Chicken Salad
King Prawn Swords in a Diamond Spicy Glaze
Rule Britannia Beetroot and Feta Salad

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Balmoral Chicken
The Queens Buckingham Place
Duke of Wellington
Prince of Homity Pie
All served with the crown jewels vegetables and a choice of either Duchess Potatoes, Jersey Royal Potatoes or Princess Chips

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Diamond Jubilee Strawberries and Clotted Cream
Baileys Blighty Cheesecake
Queens of Puddings
Elizabeth's Eton Mess
Royal Chocolate Biscuit Cake



Tuesday, 22 May 2012

The Old Plough, Shortlanesend is re opening



The pub in Shortlanends is going to re open on Thursday 24th May. 
Brian and Sharon from the City Inn have taken over the Old Plough and they are going to be changing it back into a community pub which will be at the centre of the village.

The food menu will be back from Monday 28th May menu below, Sunday Carvery will be starting from the 3rd June

To help get the community back together and using the pub again they will be holding on Bank Holiday Monday a Jubilee party with a BBQ from 2pm -6pm  for all the family to enjoy. They will be doing different bits throughout the day to keep families happy and some special surprises so all are welcome hopefully the weather will be nice for us, see you on the 4th June.

MAIN COURSES
Homemade Chef’s Soup of the Day, Crusty Bread                                           £4.00
Roasted Gammon Ham, 2 Free Range Eggs, Skinny Fries                                £6.50
Local Sausages, Mustard Mash,Onion Gravy, Buttered Spinach                       £7.00
Homemade Steak Burger, Floured Bap, Skinny Fries, Mixed Leaves               £8.50
Homemade Steak and Ale Pie, Cornish New Potatoes, Garden Peas               £7.50
Beer Battered Haddock, Skinny Fries, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce                  £8.00
Vegetable Lasagne, Garlic Ciabatta, Mixed Leaves                                          £6.50
Ploughman’s – Yarg, Blue Cheese, Pickles, Mixed Leaves, Crusty Bread         £7.00
8oz Cornish Rump Steak, Skinny Fries, Field Mushroom, Confit Tomato          £10.50


HANDCUT SANDWICHS/BAKED POTATOES
Cornish Cheddar, Red Onion Chutney, Mixed Leaves       £5.50
Tuna, Spring Onion, Lemon Mayonnaise      £5.50
Club Sandwich - Bacon, Chicken, Tomato,Mayonnaise, Mixed Leaves    £5.50
Gammon Ham, Whole grain Mustard     £5.50

BAR SNACKS 
Skinny Fries        £2.75
Homemade Onion Rings      £3.00
Garlic Ciabatta      £3.00
Breaded Mushrooms  £3.50
Plough Platters- Onion Rings, Breaded Mushrooms, Spicy Wedges, Breaded Brie £5.50/£8.50

We can do Half Portions for Children
Please See Board for Today’s Specials
Food served 12-3  6-9.30 Monday to Saturday 12-4 Sunday Carvery

The Old Plough will be having a full refurbishment during the middle of June where we will be changing it inside and out to give it a fresher feel and a new look.