Tyacks Hotel, Camborne

Odd one. There is a single listing on PuG and it’s treated as a single entity on St Austell’s website/WhatPub. However there are two very different bars in the same complex (two different buildings) and from what I could see* there was no internal access between the two. The one labelled Tyacks (left side as you look from the road) is deathly dull modern bar, the main area stripped out for live music so a paucity of seating. Décor consists of some cheap wood planking, purple lighting (!) and a pool table. Friendly barmaid presiding over two St Austell beers - Hicks and pretty decent Tribute (NBSS 3.5). The one labelled Trevithicks (door to right side) is much more laid back and traditional compared to its neighbour and the coffee signage gives a clue as to who they're after. Fairly bland interior with the odd pubby touch such as the half hexagonal bay window banquettes and the occasional bit of leaded glass. Same two cask on as Tyacks, I went for the Hicks this time which was a flat over-vented fag end beer (NBSS 2). I doubt I’d be motivated to head out of Spoons to try either again next time.