The Bucket of Blood is a historic pub located in Hayle, Cornwall, England. Dating back to the 18th century, the building originally served as a smugglers’ inn and got its name from the grisly practice of storing contraband in buckets of blood to disguise the smell from customs officers.

During its long history, the pub has been associated with numerous paranormal occurrences. Staff and patrons have reported seeing the ghost of a former landlord, believed to be from the Victorian era, wandering the premises in period clothing. Witnesses describe hearing phantom footsteps on the upper floors when the building is empty, and some have felt an unseen presence brush past them in narrow corridors.

One of the most frequently reported phenomena is the sound of clinking glasses and muffled voices coming from the bar area after closing time, as if invisible patrons are still enjoying a drink. Some visitors have claimed to see misty figures seated at tables that vanish when approached.

The cellar is said to be particularly active, with reports of items moving on their own and sudden temperature drops. Staff members have described feeling watched while working alone in the basement.

Another recurring apparition is that of a young woman in a white dress, believed to be connected to a tragic love story from the pub’s past. She is often seen briefly in the corner of one’s eye before disappearing.

The Bucket of Blood’s paranormal reputation has made it a popular subject for local ghost stories and legends, with its history of smuggling and maritime connections contributing to its eerie atmosphere.