Kiddlywink (sometimes spelt kiddleywink) is an old name for a Cornish beer shop or beer house, which became popular after the 1830 beer act. They were licensed to sell beer or cider by the Customs & Excise rather than by a Magistrate`s Licence which was required by traditional Taverns and Inns. They were reputed to be the haunts of smugglers and ....