Cider in the sunshine?

There’s nothing like enjoying the British summer in a pub garden with a pint of real ale or local cider - and the Mary Tavy Inn’s garden has one of the most beautiful views to gaze at while you enjoy your drink. 

Rolling farmland and Dartmoor’s tors stretch into the distance - yet 200 years ago, you’d have been gazing at an industrial landscape. It’s hard to believe that just half a mile from where you sit, Wheal Friendship was employing 1,000 miners and producing more copper than any other mine in the world at the height of its productivity. 

The pub at that time was called the Buller’s Arms, named for one of the major landlords in the area. Garry and Kim Lee, the current owners, welcome families and dogs to their traditional English hostelry and offer regular special events, such as their hugely popular annual sausage and ale festival during the Whitsun bank holiday, live music featuring local bands, special dinners that have raised thousands for charities such as Help for Heroes and themed food nights. 

Why not evoke some memories of Mediterranean holidays and rustle up these tasty lamb koftas, which were one of the delicacies on offer during the Mary Tavy Inn’s recent Greek week?