The Bucket of Blood
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About The Bucket of Blood
The Bucket of Blood is a pub in Hayle at 14 Churchtown Rd, with a low-beamed bar and a garden laid out on two tiers. Dogs are welcome, which suits anyone who wants to bring a pet along for a drink. The bar pours Korev, a local lager, alongside a selection of other lagers, ales and ciders. Table games, including Uno, are on hand for passing the time over a pint. The kitchen serves a new menu that differs from the one published online, so the listed dishes may not match what arrives at the table. Reservations are required for anyone who wants to eat. The low ceilings and the pub's history come up in conversation with the staff, who are happy to share the story behind the building.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dog friendly pub, local Korev lager, pub history and low ceilings and table games and uno.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dog friendly pub, local Korev lager, pub history and low ceilings and table games and uno.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the welcoming, friendly bar staff and landlord, and a couple mention being told the pub's history, including why the ceilings are so low. Close behind is the atmosphere of a lovely, characterful Cornish pub, with dogs welcome and a nice beer garden. On the drinks side, one reviewer enjoyed the local lager Korev, and others praise the choice of lager, ale and cider. Food earns mostly warm comments, with steak and chips called tasty and plentiful, and meals described as hot, fresh and reasonably priced. The main complaint comes from one diner who found the spice bag and nachos cold, slapped together and oddly flavoured, and who reports feeling ill that evening, though that reviewer still called the staff cheerful and kind. One notes there are no desserts, and one suggests booking to secure a table for eating. Families and groups appear too, with a game of uno praised for keeping phones away, and one family thanked staff for keeping the kitchen open for their two hungry children.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the welcoming, friendly bar staff and landlord, and a couple mention being told the pub's history, including why the ceilings are so low. Close behind is the atmosphere of a lovely, characterful Cornish pub, with dogs welcome and a nice beer garden. On the drinks side, one reviewer enjoyed the local lager Korev, and others praise the choice of lager, ale and cider. Food earns mostly warm comments, with steak and chips called tasty and plentiful, and meals described as hot, fresh and reasonably priced. The main complaint comes from one diner who found the spice bag and nachos cold, slapped together and oddly flavoured, and who reports feeling ill that evening, though that reviewer still called the staff cheerful and kind. One notes there are no desserts, and one suggests booking to secure a table for eating. Families and groups appear too, with a game of uno praised for keeping phones away, and one family thanked staff for keeping the kitchen open for their two hungry children.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Nice frendly old fashioned pub, serving well cooked reasonably priced food, my partner and I had the Stake and Chips for lunc, very tasty and plenty of it, unfortunately I was driving and could not sample any of the meny alcoholic drinks for sale. The service was excellent with frendly staff we will certainly be visiting again.”
- Google user
“Very lovely pub and staff very informative on the pubs history. Low ceilings but as I was told, people wasn’t very tall back in the day(interesting, I know) Good selection of lager, ale and cider, I especially enjoyed the local lager, Korev. Very lovely pub and lovely staff.”
- Google user
“Lovely local Cornish pub with great atmosphere, the bar staff and landlord are so welcoming and engaging. Even if I wasn't holidaying as close to the pub I'd make a point of making it across for an evening. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced,”
- Google user
“Just enjoyed a lovely dinner at the bucket, a warm welcome, excellent choice of drinks and a wonderful menu. Food arrived hot and fresh, tasty and good portions, staff are friendly, dogs welcome, lovely proper Cornish pub with atmosphere to match! Thanks team, you’ve smashed it!”
- Google user
“Fantastic pub with delicious food. Brilliant atmosphere and very friendly staff. Without question, the best pub we have visited in Cornwall.”
Highlights
“Dog-friendly traditional pub with a low-beamed bar and garden serving unfussy food and local ales.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Table service
- Highlights· 6
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near The Bucket of Blood
- The Watermill4.41,4041.9 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, fish and chips, pie and chips
- Gannet House Sports Bar4.31072.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWi-Fi
sea view rooms, watching sports, friendly staff
- The Cornish Arms4.46002.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, real ales, steak and ale pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bucket of BloodReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,209 | — | £20–30 | dog friendly pub, local Korev lager, pub history and low ceilings |
| The WatermillReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,404 | 1.9 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, fish and chips, pie and chips |
| Gannet House Sports BarOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.3107 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | sea view rooms, watching sports, friendly staff |
| The Cornish ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4600 | 2.7 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, real ales, steak and ale pie |
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