The Cornish Ancestor Micro Pub — Restaurant in England

I go to the Cornish Ancestor for the folk music sessions, the Ancestor Sessions, which I love. On my first visit, the landlord was very friendly and welcoming, trying to find me (and everyone after) a seat, as it was very busy, and I walk with a stick at the minimum. The barman got to know me very quickly and remembered my name despite my only going there once a month, at most. The chap who organises the folk sessions was also very welcoming and made sure I felt included. It's an incredibly friendly and welcoming place and I've recommended it to others, who now also go along. One chap, who now is the new bar chap, has always asked to walk me to my car whenever I leave, even if it's only over the road, to ensure I get there safely. It's just so lovely. My only, very tiny niggle, is that some of the seating is too high for me, as I struggle with it with my knee arthritis and often need to change my leg positions. The landlord came up with the genius solution of handmade stools to raise anyone's legs and feet for comfort, but I'd still prefer to be a little lower. That is the very smallest of niggles and I have to say, if that's the worst I can come up with, then he's obviously doing...

I have heard about the Ancestor for some time and have followed via social media, so whilst in Callington on Thursday evening myself and my family decided to give it a go. What a find! A proper pub where conversation rules, nice friendly locals, the lady behind the bar was down to earth and new her ciders and ales. The quality of the ales on offer were superb, all served direct from the barrel, the cider was also in top condition. I had a couple of pints of Treens Classic, auburn in colour, crystal clear, malty and moreish with a real biscuity flavour, my wife had a pint of Farmer Jim's medium cider, that was also gurt lush! We will be...

The Cornish Ancestor is warm and welcoming without trying too hard, and the staff are friendly in a relaxed. There’s a strong selection of local beers and ciders on tap, which made choosing a bit of a task—but a good one. For anyone not into pints, the wine list is solid, with decent bottles that go beyond the usual pub fare.

The antiquarian photos give the space real character and sparked some unexpected conversations about family history that made the afternoon more memorable. It’s a pub with roots and a sense of place, which makes it easy to settle in. We’ll definitely be back—this one’s...