West Cumbria

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Pub Guide

Branch area pubs selling real ale

  • Allonby
    • Jack's Surf Bar West End Allonby CA15 6PE Telephone(01900) 881088

      Beers change each week and the food is great value too with roasts, weekly specials, curry nights and pensioner meals. Vegetarian and Coeliac diets are catered for and take-aways are available for campers! Children welcome in separate area. Guide dogs only. Dangerously close to a very special ice cream shop!!

    • Ship Hotel Main Road Allonby CA15 6QF Telephone(01900) 881017

      17th Century coaching inn. Centre of village community, in pleasant seaside holiday village, overlooking the Solway Firth and across road from big play area. Offers accommodation in oak beamed rooms. Car parking is limited to outside front. Bar meals are available throughout the summer. Throughout the winter months however, the bar is only open in the evenings

  • Aspatria
    • Letters Inn 1 Outgang Road Aspatria CA7 3HW Telephone(01697) 508952

      Returning to real ale after a long period without, and building up a following who like to try different beers, the choices so far have been interesting. Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the garden (no mess, though, please!) The station is a steep walk up the hill but a nice roll back down!

    • Red Lion 42 West Street Aspatria CA7 3HQ Telephone(016973) 20543

      Cask Ale usually only available in Summer

  • Bassenthwaite
    • Castle Inn Hotel Bassenthwaite Bassenthwaite CA12 4RG Telephone(017687) 76401

      Separate bar in a Best Western hotel facility. Open to non-residents. Large screen TV. Extensive gardens. Bar meals through to 9.30.

    • Ravenstone Manor Hotel Bassenthwaite CA12 4QG Telephone(017687) 76240
    • Sun Inn Bassenthwaite village Bassenthwaite CA12 4QP Telephone(017687) 76439

      A traditional 16th Century pub in the picturesque village of Bassenthwaite. There are original oak beams and an open fire which add to the ambiance of this quaint pub. Two regular beers with a seasonal guest ale, plus a wide range of malt whiskey and gin are available. The pub offers formal and informal dining with food being locally sourced wherever possible. A community focussed pub offering a warm welcome to visitors and locals alike.

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  • Bassenthwaite Lake
    • Pheasant Inn Bassenthwaite Lake CA13 9YE Telephone(017687) 76234

      A delightful 500 year old coaching inn, in a wonderful setting, with loads of atmosphere and comfort, it's now an up-market hotel, but one where non-residents and non-diners are very welcome. Polished walls, with antique chairs and settles; carpeted corridors and luxurious 'loos'; one might prefer to take afternoon tea in one of the comfortable lounges instead of a pint in the cosy and atmospheric bar! Well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed in the bar and in some of the lounges and bedrooms.

  • Beckermet
    • White Mare Beckermet CA21 2XS Telephone(01946) 443512

      A reopened and refurbished country house hotel and restaurant. Saloon bar for pub games, lounge bar for meals and dogs, restaurant for more formal dining and weddings. Food locally sourced and mainly homemade. Increasingly popular with Coast to Coast cyclists

  • Boot
    • Boot Inn Boot CA19 1TG Telephone(019467) 23711

      A walkers pub with great atmosphere. Short walk from Dalegarth station, the terminus of the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway. Both dog and family friendly (lovely play area and baby-changing facility). Lively with a jukebox, large screen TV and a pool table; outdoor boules pitch. Popular with the younger set. Participant in the annual Boot Beer Festival. Large outdoor eating and drinking area, excellent tasty and hearty food. From 1st Oct - 20th March 2016, the Boot Inn opens at noon with meals finishing an hour earlier Sun - Thu. Local Pub of the season Spring 2018

    • Brook House Inn Boot CA19 1TG Telephone(019467) 23288

      Very popular family run hotel offering spacious drinking areas, adorned with hunting and farming memorabilia. Range of meals from simple snacks to good quality cuisine served all day. Winner of West Cumbria Pub of the Year 2010, 2014 and 2023. Gareth is the main driving force behind the annual Boot Beer festival. By Mainline Coastal Railways to Ravenglass then change to the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway to Dalegarth

    • Woolpack Inn Boot CA19 1TH Telephone(019467) 23230

      This iconic lakeland pub is at the western foot of Hardknott Pass, surrounded by stunning scenery, and just under a mile from Dalegarth station. A popular family-run pub, it is renowned for good hearty food including traditional main meals, snacks, light bites, cakes, pizzas, all available all day, starting with breakfast at 8am. The well-kept cask ales have choices ranging from local and Cumbrian to interesting from further afield. Ciders are from a range of small independent producers. The Hardknott bar was refurbished to a high standard, with a contemporary, modern interior and a massive TV screen for sports viewing. The two bars offer an attractive mix of traditional and modern styles, with wood burning stoves in both areas. The Woolpack is popular with tourists, walkers (and their rucksacks and boots), families and locals. The pub participates in the annual Boot Beer Festival held in June, when over 100 beers are sold by the three pubs and a great variety of food events are held in each. Last year's Cider Festival (21-24th April 2016) had 50 real ciders, 50 bottled Cider and 40 flavours of sausage!!!

  • Borrowdale
    • Borrowdale Hotel Borrowdale CA12 5UY Telephone(017687) 77224

      Taking guests since 1866, this was one of the first coaching inns built in the Borrowdale valley and it has a colourful history. Sympathetic modernisation in this large, characterful county house hotel, which is open to non residents, has retained old features, including the 41 service bells. Bar in a Large pleasant gardens. Evening meals in restaurant only. Near to Derwentwater and beautiful scenery, a popular area for climbers.

    • Lodore Falls Hotel Borrowdale CA12 5UX Telephone(017687) 77285

      Bar, open to non residents, in a large up market hotel, overlooking Derwentwater.

    • Mary Mount Hotel Borrowdale Borrowdale CA12 5UU Telephone(017687) 72233

      Mary Mount Hotel is on the shores of Derwentwater, with fantastic views across the lake to the fells beyond. It is just yards from the Lodore landing stage, if getting there by Keswick Launch, and the Borrowdale bus service is also handy. Two bars and separate dining room

    • Royal Oak Hotel Rosthwaite Borrowdale CA12 5XB Telephone(017687) 77214
    • YHA Borrowdale Longthwaite Borrowdale CA12 5XE Telephone(017687) 77257

      Real ale bar in popular Youth Hostel. Open to public. Has had many guest beers, usually locales. 3 handpumps from vertically stillaged firkins. Less on during quieter days and Winter

  • Bothel
    • Greyhound Inn Bothel CA7 2HS Telephone(016973) 20601

      Lovely traditional village pub with friendly staff offering a warm welcome, local ales and locally sourced food at a great price.

  • Braithwaite
    • Coledale Inn Braithwaite CA12 5TN Telephone(017687) 78272

      Historic building in excellent setting, overlooking village. Once a mill and pencil factory. Note the typical lakeland carved oak bar and unusual 'Cumbrian life' mural. Two bars and separate dining room. Dogs welcome in one bar

    • Royal Oak Braithwaite CA12 5SY Telephone(017683) 92355

      Extended and refurbished pub in popular lakeland village

    • Ruddings Braithwaite CA12 5RY Telephone(017687) 78436

      The hotel and bar reopened July 2023 after a major refurbishment. Mainly focussed on restaurant, however there is a pleasant drinks only area next to the bar. Terrace garden has super views towards Skiddaw

  • Buttermere
    • Bridge Hotel Buttermere CA13 9UZ Telephone(017687) 70252

      First licensed as a coaching inn in 1735, this is a typical Lakeland hotel in superb setting. Ideal base for exploring Buttermere and Crummock Water fells. The Bridge Inn is the pub behind and adjoined to the Bridge Hotel, and has three different bars and a popular outside seating area, where the views are excellent. Four changing ales from a variety of Cumbrian breweries. Usually closed for refurbishment for most of January

    • Buttermere Court Hotel Buttermere CA13 9XA Telephone(017687) 70253

      Stone built historic hotel, in stunning Lakeland setting, twixt Buttermere and Crummock Water. Spacious bar area, appropriate for walkers with muddy boots and wet waterproofs. Welcoming and attentive bar staff. Stocks a good selection of cask ales from regional breweries, bottled ales are available too. Usually only 3 beers on in winter months. Hours flexible to business. High season Easter through to end of October open 7 days per week. During winter months open for long weekends residentially from Thursday to Sunday nights. Public bar open from Thursday to Monday lunch, hours flexible to business. Name change from Fish Hotel caused some controversy. Watch out for car parking charges

  • Calderbridge
    • Stanley Arms Hotel Calderbridge CA20 1DN Telephone(01946) 841235

      This small village hotel, situated just inside the Lake District national park, has 14 en-suite rooms and a restaurant. Also has a superb beer garden alongside the Calder River; the hotel has full fishing rights. Hearty meals, freshly cooked with locally sourced foods wherever possible, are available 12 to 2.30 and 6 to 9 every day. The two guest beers are usually, but not exclusively, from Thwaites or Cumbrian breweries. Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden. Local attractions include the riverside walk past the ruins of 12th century Calder Abbey

  • Cleator
  • Cleator Moor
    • Cleator Moor Celtic Fc Cleator Moor CA25 5HR Telephone(01946) 811101
    • Crown Bowthorn Cleator Moor CA25 5JH Telephone(01946) 810136

      A traditional Cumbrian locals' pub, has a games and sports flavour. Dogs welcome. Separate quiet lounge

  • Cockermouth
    • Allerdale Court Hotel 18 - 20 Market Place Cockermouth CA13 9NQ Telephone(01900) 823654

      Modernised, small hotel bar, open to non residents. Seated bar area used by people progressing through to eat in the attached Blocks Steakhouse restaurant. No meals in bar.

    • Belle Vue Papcastle Cockermouth CA13 0NT Telephone(01900) 292212

      Edge of town pub, popular with diners. Split level L shaped room, with one long bar and booth style eating places. No seating area for drinkers only

    • Bitter End 15 Kirkgate Cockermouth CA13 9PJ Telephone(01900) 828993

      Award winning pub comprises three areas. Seating mostly given over to dining - food deservedly popular. Unique collection of Old Cockermouth photographs. Popular quiz every Tuesday evening. There are plans to re-start brewing in-house. Sept 2023). Small seating area in front, next to road. 6 hand-pumps dispense beer commonly from well-respected Cumbrian breweries. The House beer is brewed by various, including Marstons and Tirril. Local branch Pub of the Season Winter 2023-24

    • Brewers Fayre Waterloo Lane Cockermouth CA13 0QX Telephone(01900) 518997

      Restaurant chain eating house, situated next to the Premier Inn

    • Bush Main Street Cockermouth CA13 9JS Telephone(01900) 822064

      Historic low beamed two bar, two roomed town centre pub. Recently reopened after short closure

    • Castle Bar 14 Market Place Cockermouth CA13 9NQ Telephone(01900) 829904

      Busy pub in the towns market place. Refurbished and commended in CAMRA Pub Design Awards 2009 .Local branch Pub of the Year 2020. The modern interior retains many historic features in this fine old building. Three floors house a bar with five hand pumps serving mainly Cumbrian ales, a restaurant on the first floor plus a relaxing second floor room with comfy leather sofas. The terraced, courtyard beer garden is popular in summer. Large TV screens show sports. Private functions for family celebrations and events available. Meal reservations 07765 696679. Dogs allowed but downstairs only. Currently no food available

    • Cock & Bull 7 South Street Cockermouth CA13 9RT Telephone(01900) 827999

      Town-centre pub with multi roomed bar on three levels. Recently refurbished, friendly pub - nice, comfortable place, with wooden floors and furniture, sofas, 5 varying cask ales. Competitive beer prices, popular with locals. Live music on some nights.

    • Seths Bar 1 Market Place Cockermouth CA13 9NH Telephone(01900) 829282

      Re-opened spacious Market Place pub. Contemporary decor and comfortable ambience makes this a very welcoming and venue

    • Swan Inn 52-56 Kirkgate Cockermouth CA13 9PH Telephone(01900) 822425

      Multi-roomed, edge of town pub that is one of the oldest in Cockermouth. Has flagged floors and low beams. Has two televisions which are only in use during sporting events, and then usually with the sound turned off. Home of Cockermouth Mechanics Band and two quiz teams. True locals venue that still remains very welcoming to visitors. Currently has ACV registered. Has strong community-based atmosphere

    • Trout Hotel Crown Street Cockermouth CA13 0EJ Telephone(01900) 823591

      Popular bar of long established hotel, open to non residents. Super refurb. after latest 2015 flooding. Building dates back to 1670.

  • Crosby
    • Stag Inn Lowside Crosby CA15 6SH Telephone(01900) 812549

      Pub/restaurant in a pleasant setting, with views nearby of the Solway Firth. With friendly local atmosphere. Children welcome. Popular with tourists. Live entertainment occasionally

  • Dean
    • Royal Yew Dean CA14 4TJ Telephone(01946) 861342

      Charming village pub, popular with locals for dining. Old building extended over the years to incorporate the adjoining barn. Predominantly an eating house but there is a corner for drinkers.

  • Dearham
    • Commercial Inn Maryport Road Dearham CA15 7EG Telephone(01900) 818040

      Recently re-opened (Jan 2022) and requires full survey. New tenant known for good beer

    • Old Mill Inn Rowbeck Dearham CA15 7JP Telephone(01900) 510617

      Historic and peaceful, this is a large gastropub set in a dip near the river (liable to flood) in the outskirts of the village. Recently refurbished to a high standard. Beers are locally brewed and food locally sourced.

  • Dovenby
    • Ship Dovenby Dovenby CA13 0PN Telephone(01900) 823692

      Popular dining pub that also welcomes drinkers. Consists of a large open L-shaped bar. Serves home cooked food, with a carvery every Sunday.

  • Egremont
    • Egremont Rangers Arlc North Road Egremont CA22 2PR Telephone(01946) 820798

      Amateur RLFC clubhouse open to non-members.

    • Egremont Rufc Bleach Green Egremont CA22 2NL Telephone(01946) 820645

      West Cumbria COTY 2016, Runs a popular annual beer festival in June. Opening times irregular - mainly training night and match days from noon-12.30am. Club but open to public. .

  • Embleton
    • Embleton Spa Embleton Embleton CA13 9XU Telephone(017687) 76606

      Originally an 18th-century Lakeland farmhouse, Embleton Spa Hotel is a family-run hotel offering apartments, suites, and en-suite rooms. The Embleton boasts its own swimming pool, steam room, and a gym. Pleasant beer terrace with superb views of nearby fells Great staff

  • Ennerdale Bridge
    • Fox & Hounds Inn 4 Post Office Row Ennerdale Bridge CA23 3AR Telephone(01946) 861373

      Welcoming traditional rural pub with a light and airy interior. Stone flagged floors and real fires give it a friendly, cosy atmosphere. Well behaved dog friendly. Once known as the White Bear, this historic pub is perfect for the first or last stopover on the coast to coast walk. In a picturesque setting with large beer garden, choose from five local ales and good food with locally-sourced ingredients. There are exposed beams, cosy inglenook fireplace, with an L-shaped bar and larger dining/drinking area to rear

    • Shepherds Arms Hotel Ennerdale Bridge CA23 3AR Telephone(01946) 861249

      Large welcoming hotel featuring a bar, dining room and conservatory. Popular with walkers and particularly those on the Coast to Coast walk. Daily weather forecasts for fell walkers. Dog friendly. Reputation for good homemade food specialising in local produce. Winter opening hours apply

  • Eskdale Green
    • Bower House Inn Eskdale Green CA19 1TD Telephone(019467) 23244

      Comfortable country hotel, bar well used by locals. Bar opens into the lovely garden. Local cricket pitch in an adjacent field. Good quality food and a range of specials. Separate restaurant area. Dogs welcome outside of food serving times. One of five pubs down the valley, all selling real ale, and accessible by narrow gauge steam railway. House beer: Bower House Ale, is brewed by Great Corby brewery

    • King George IV Eskdale Green CA19 1TS Telephone(019467) 23407

      Large roadside pub, hard to miss!. Genuine pub feel with slate and wooden floors. Popular eating place, with a varied specials board, and a separate restaurant. 200 malt whiskies. Pool table. Dogs welcome in front bar. Sold to a local consortium and run by them. As well as the 2 letting bedrooms, there are three self-catering apartments, sleeping 4, 6 and 8 people. One of five pubs down the valley, all selling real ale, and accessible by narrow gauge steam railway. Accommodation is in a flat for 6 - 8 or a cabin in grounds for 4-6.

  • Gilcrux
    • Mason's Arms Gilcrux CA7 2QX Telephone(016973) 23267

      Friendly local pub. Has two separate bars. Building, with reclaimed ships' timbers in its structure, dates back to 1865, originally a Boot and shoe makers. Extensive bottle collection. Dogs not in lounge, please. Meats are locally sourced from a traditional family butcher and fish is fresh from Gilcrux Springs trout farm. Vegetarians and gluten-free meals available. Closed in January

  • Gosforth
    • Gosforth Hall Inn Wasdale Road Gosforth CA20 1AZ Telephone(019467) 25322

      This inn has many attractions in addition to its four varying, well-kept, usually Cumbrian beers and a popular beer festival in May. (Show your card for a CAMRA discount). For the hungry, Rod's pies satisfy the heartiest of fell walkers' appetites. The former 17th century farm house is grade II listed and boasts a priest's hole, a spiral staircase to the upper floors and the widest single-span, sandstone hearth in England. There is a boules pitch in the large landscaped garden and the adjacent St Mary's church is famous for its Viking cross and other early Viking/Christian artefacts. Local Tourist attractions and a short drive in several different directions include Wasdale Head, Wastwater, Great Gable, Sca Fell, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway (9 miles into the most lovely valley);seaside at Seascale, St Bees and Ravenglass; Ravenglass nature reserve; the spectacular Cumbrian coastal railway, and lots and lots of lovely walks, some gentle and some strenuous! There is a strong art and craft tradition in the area and the outlets are worth seeking out. There are campsites in the area and plenty of pub, hotel and B&B accommodations. The pub is an hour's walk (2.9 miles) to the nearest Station (Seascale) but there is a local taxi firm in the village (Gosforth Taxis) charging reasonable rates. West Cumbria Pub of the Year 2017

    • Kellbank Whitecroft Gosforth CA20 1JA Telephone(019467) 25254

      Comfortable village local, an old coaching inn, where you can still see the mounting block outside the front entrance! Now beautifully remodelled with modern bar area and furnishings, it is open all day and everyday, under the new establishment, Mawsons of Seascale, well-known locally for their amazing ice cream creations using the creamiest milk from their own cows. You will find some of them on the menu here! Beers vary and are from independent Cumbrian breweries. There is one of the best children's play areas ever seen in a pub, safe and tastefully separate but very supervisable. Bar has local ales and a selection of international bottled beers; also a speciality lager from Tractor Shed Brewing in Workington (try their Czech Pilsner). There are separate restaurant and dining rooms, and upstairs is a well-equipped function suite upstairs for family gatherings, weddings, social functions and conferences. Three American style pool tables and dartboards feature in the games room upstairs. Please note: the front door may be at the back in winter! Gosforth is a nice large village with a good local bakery, a church with a Viking Cross and 4 real ale pubs in total. Local Tourist attractions and a short drive in several different directions and include Wasdale Head, Wastwater, Great Gable, Sca Fell, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway (9 miles into the most lovely valley), Seaside at Seascale, St Bees and Ravenglass, Ravenglass nature reserve, the spectacular Cumbrian coastal railway, and lots and lots of lovely walks, some gentle and some strenuous! There is a strong art and craft tradition in the area and the outlets are worth seeking out. There are campsites in the area and plenty of pub, hotel and B&B accommodations.

    • Lion & Lamb The Square Gosforth CA20 1AL Telephone(019467) 58422

      Refurbished in 2016. Now in a modern, Sports Bar style with 2 handpumps. Can be busy on weekends

  • Great Broughton
    • Broughton Craggs Hotel Craggs Road Great Broughton CA13 0XP Telephone(01900) 824400

      Hotel bar, overlooking gardens. Seperate lounges open to non-residents. Lunchtime meals on Sunday only.

    • Punch Bowl Inn 19 Main Street Great Broughton CA13 0YJ Telephone(01900) 267070

      Originally a coaching inn, this 17th Century pub is now a community pub. It is run by a committee that includes a number of CAMRA members. Very much a drinkers’ pub, it is still inviting for families. Has three hand pumps serving a constantly changing variety of beers from many Cumbrian breweries, with the occasional guest ale sourced from elsewhere. There are usually both light and dark ales on offer. It offers darts, dominoes and a quiz team and water jugs hanging from the low beamed ceiling. A number of special events such as cheese festivals, fizz Fridays and Guest Ale Weekends are held regularly, with details shown on the Facebook page. Bank Holidays open 6-10pm. Limited opening hours incl. not ALL Thursdays. Check before visit.

      Awards

      • Cumbria Pub of the Year 2022
      • West Cumbria Branch Pub of the Year 2018, 2022
  • Great Clifton
    • Old Ginn House Moor Road Great Clifton CA14 1TS Telephone(01900) 64616

      This is a large roadside hotel in a village near Workington. The bar is the Ginn Room after which the inn has been named. This unique rounded room where, in bygone times, horses walked around turning the grindstone to crush the crops, known as 'ginning', offers a good selection of soft drinks, wines, spirits and beers including Cumbrian Real Ale. Very comfortable linked seating areas and a nice ambience. There is a wheelchair users' flat in the hotel complex. No other wheelchair loo but pub and dining are accessible. Kids till 9:30pm

  • Harrington
    • George & Dragon 57 Church Road Harrington CA14 5PT Telephone(019467) 48099

      This is a wet pub that has been in the same family for 50 years, and caters mostly to a loyal following. There are normally two well kept local or regional real ales. The pub has some genuine historic features including a sloping bar counter, two old bar backs, some fixed seating and a very rare "Ladies Snug" that is, sadly, no longer in use. A TV shows sporting events. The pub sign has been removed to keep trade at a manageable level!

  • Hensingham
    • Globe Inn 95 Main Street Hensingham CA28 8QX Telephone(01946) 443853

      An unassuming pub from the outside but as soon as you walk in the friendly character takes hold. Open plan pub with function room upstairs. Beer range changes frequently with two handpumps on offer. Sports TV is available, also a dart board and juke box. Has a real fire in winter. Very much a local's pub but always welcoming to strangers. Dog friendly. Card payments now accepted. Food is not served but customers can bring in a takeaway from across the street.

    • Ribton 18 Ribton Moorside Hensingham CA28 8PU

      Recently superbly re-furbished in 2023. Multiple large TV screens Sometimes accomodates private parties or music events. Outdoor stage with events on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays

  • Holmrook
    • Lutwidge Arms Holmrook CA19 1UH Telephone(019467) 24230

      A comfortable hotel, popular as a local. Not open daytimes. Comprises a long bar area which was once two rooms. Large garden. Dogs welcome outside meal times. Nearest station is Drigg.

  • Irton
    • Irton Hall Irton CA19 1TA Telephone(019467) 26025

      This is a real ale bar in an historic holiday complex, consisting of B&B in the main Irton Hall with a variety of apartments, cottages and houses in the grounds. It has been reported that real ale is only available in the 'wedding season', which is likely to be summer only.

  • Keswick
    • Back Bar Main Street Keswick CA12 5JF Telephone(017687) 73333

      Converted barn at the rear of an imposing town centre hotel. It was formerly known as 'Ye Olde Queen's Head'. (when actually part of Queen's Hotel), now known as Back Bar, at rear of the hotel which is now known as the Inn on the Square. On two floors. Live sport on large TV

    • Bank Tavern 47 Main Street Keswick CA12 5DS Telephone(017687) 72663

      Refurbished town centre pub, which has a busy food trade and a range of Jennings beers. Now has a covered and heated garden area. No under 5's

    • Chief Justice of the Common Pleas 2 Bank St Keswick CA12 5JY Telephone(017687) 73561

      This former police station has been interestingly converted and has an interesting history: "This former magistrates court and police station was built in 1901-2, remaining in use until 2000, built on the site of a workhouse, founded in the will (dated 1642) of the eminent lawyer and judge Sir John Bankes. Born in 1589, he was called to the bar, elected as an MP and knighted in 1631. Three years later, he was appointed Attorney-General and, in 1640, became Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, one of the highest judicial officials in England until his death in 1644." (from JDW website) Beer choices tend to be limited and not often varied.

    • Craft Beer Keswick 15 Packhorse Court Keswick CA12 5JB Telephone(017687) 44300

      Formerly a beer shop offering a large range of craft ales and a limited area. Now transformed into a micropub/bar in which to sample them

    • Crafty Baa 13 Bank Street Keswick CA12 5JY Telephone(017687) 85405

      Sister pub to the one in Windermere. Eclectic decoration including a wide range of items hanging from the ceiling. Although small downstairs, there is an upstairs seating area. Dozens upon dozens of bottled and canned beers are available

    • Crooked River Tap 13 Packhorse Court Keswick CA12 5JB

      Taproom for Crooked River Brewery with 2 cask and 10 keg lines. Opened October 2024.

      Further information to follow.

    • Dog & Gun 2 Lake Road Keswick CA12 5BT Telephone(017687) 73463

      Refurbished with a more modern interior, the traditional horse brasses and other artifacts have been replaced with 'vintage' furnishings. The bar has been opened up to make room for more guests. Famed for its Hungarian Goulash. Popular with dogs and their owners; Special menu and doggy bags for canines.

    • Fox Tap Brewery Lane Keswick CA12 5BY Telephone(017687) 80700

      Superbly refurbished and enlarged brewery tap. Reopened October 2019. Serving all the brewery beers and able to offer brewery tours. Occasional live music and food events. Has large seating area outside. Is situated just outside the town centre. Beer range includes craft beers

    • George Hotel 3 St Johns Street Keswick CA12 5AZ Telephone(017683) 92147

      One of the oldest pubs in Keswick. Part of the Marstons estate. Snug bar and separate restaurant

    • Golden Lion 20 Main Street Keswick CA12 5JD Telephone(017687) 44965

      Town centre pub with dining area serving traditional pub meals. Live music Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays. Keswick Jazz Festival venue

    • Inn on the Square Main Street Keswick CA12 5JF Telephone(017687) 73333

      The hotel bar is open to non-residents in this popular historic and charming, and beautifully refurbished, town centre hotel. The Back Bar, at the rear of the hotel, is a contemporary caf� bar in a converted barn with wood burning stove; serving coffees and home-made cakes, local ales, light lunches and great bar meals and home-made chips! This can be accessed through the hotel or down the adjacent side lane. The opening hours for the two bars may be different but you will get a beer or something to eat between the times we have given, at one bar or the other!

    • Keswick Country House Hotel Station Road Keswick CA12 4NQ Telephone(017687) 72020
    • Keswick Rugby Football Club Davidson Park Keswick CA12 5EG Telephone(017687) 80186

      Rugby clubhouse open to non-members. Log fire on cold days, large patio with extensive views of surrounding fells. Pool table and darts board. Sky sports large TV. Limited opening hours

    • Kings Arms Hotel Main Street Keswick CA12 5BL Telephone(017687) 72083

      A family-owned and run, former coaching inn which sells real ale in front bar. Meals available in bar, courtyard restaurant, sports bar or pizzeria converted from former stables. Public areas and 13 en-suite bedrooms were completely refurbished to a high standard in 2014 and 2023. Committed to serving locally-sourced, hearty comfort food, full of flavour with delicious twists on popular classic dishes and 5 real ales and ciders. Parking at rear in pay and display

    • Lake Road Inn 10 Lake Road Keswick CA12 5BX Telephone(017687) 72404

      Friendly, cosy L shaped bar with beer garden. Games in adjoining barn

    • Oddfellows Arms 19 Main Street Keswick CA12 5BL Telephone(017687) 72682

      Long narrow town centre bar with large beer garden at rear with about 50 picnic benches. Live music every evening in Summer, weekends only in Winter. Dogs allowed in covered rear yard

    • Pack Horse Inn Pack Horse Court Keswick CA12 5JB Telephone(017687) 71148

      Deceptively large, open plan, split level pub, situated in Pack Horse Lane, just off the Main Street. The dining area is on many levels up a square shaped staircase. Bar menu is available during the day and there is table service in the evening on the upper levels. Popular weekly quiz on Wednesdays. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. A good place to sample Robinsons' range of 'seasonal' beers

    • Pheasant Inn Crosthwaite Road Keswick CA12 5PP Telephone(017687) 72219

      Serves a selection of Jennings beers from 5 hand pumps. Food served 12-2 and evenings. Sunday Dinner 12-3 offering standard, small and child sizes. Outdoor staged-seating area at the front and at the rear providing good views, partially under shelter.

      Menu offers a wider range of vegan and vegetarian meals than is usual and booking is recommended.

    • Pocket 33 Lake Rd Keswick CA12 5DQ Telephone(017687) 71306

      Cafe serving good fresh food and local real ales and draught German and Belgian beers. Becoming a popular music venue

    • Royal Oak Main Street Keswick CA12 5HZ Telephone(017687) 74584

      Busy town centre hotel and pub in an 18th century coaching inn. Dogs welcome in one half of pub

    • Skiddaw Hotel 31 Main Street Keswick CA12 5BN Telephone(017687) 72071

      Quite popular town centre hotel bar open to non-residents

    • Twa Dogs Inn Penrith Road Keswick CA12 4JU Telephone(017687) 72599

      Edge of town pub, holds regular theme nights, raises funds for charities. Only known example of Cumbrian Bogart on display. Folk singing Sunday afternoons. Prize winning outside floral display. Opening hours may be reduced in winter months

    • Wainwright Lake Road Keswick CA12 5BZ Telephone(017687) 44927

      Outdoor activities orientated two room pub. Distinctive black and white frontage and oak flooring within, this walkers pub comprises two drinking areas served by an L shaped bar. The interior is mountain themed with Wainwright memorabilia and has a cosy ambience. The beer and the food are mostly Cumbrian sourced. Has a good reputation for food in terms of quality, quantity and price. Has a map on display showing where the beers are from. Always serves a gluten free beer. Serving local food and Cumbrian brewed ales. 10% off real ales for CAMRA members. Excellent beer range

  • Lamplugh
    • Countryman Lamplugh CA14 4SB Telephone(01900) 876703

      Large pub set back from main road. Recently re-opened after a long time closed More of a diners pub but there is a comfortable area for drinkers

  • Little Clifton
    • Melbreak Hotel Little Clifton Little Clifton CA14 1XS Telephone(01900) 614430

      Hotel with recently refurbished and extended bar, open to non-residents. Spacious bar area with small tables and armchairs, plenty of standing room for events, conferences etc. The Conservatory Restaurant has good views to Western Fells

  • Lorton Vale
    • Hundith Hill Hotel Lorton Vale Lorton Vale CA13 9TH Telephone(01900) 822092

      Pleasant country hotel, set back from Cockermouth - Lorton road, open to non-residents. Popular venue for functions, but separate bar for drinkers.

  • Low Lorton
    • Wheatsheaf Inn Low Lorton CA13 9UW Telephone(01900) 85199

      17th century village pub set in the Vale of Lorton, it has two rooms each with a real fire and is unique in having its own caravan park. The pub concentrates on food and there's a children's menu. Table bookings are recommended. Dogs are welcome, and a water bowl is provided in the side room.

  • Loweswater
    • Kirkstile Inn Loweswater CA13 0RU Telephone(01900) 85219

      Brewery tap for Cumbrian Ales, creator of 2011 Champion Golden Ale of Britain: Loweswater Gold, originally brewed in the pub, now in bigger premises near Hawkshead. A short stroll from the waters of Loweswater and Crummock, this 16th century pub has six hand pumps, two seating areas and a reputation for food (It is busy at meal times). Consistent winner and finalist for local CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year since early 2000s

  • Maryport
    • Lifeboat Shipping Brow, Senhouse Street Maryport CA15 6AB Telephone(01900) 876521

      There has been a pub on this site since 1751. From the outside seating there are stunning views across the harbour to Scotland. Four handpumps dispense local cask ales and both these and the good selection of meals are reasonably priced. All-you-can-eat Sunday lunch at �6.50 is highly recommended! An annual World's Biggest Leek and Onion Competition is held here with licensee George Kemp frequently winning. Be wary of well intentioned wind-ups as the landlord has, for the third time, won The Biggest Liar in the World Competition 2015, sponsored by Jennings Brewery. Good Beer Guide entries for 2014 and 2012.

  • Mawbray
    • Lowther Arms Mawbray CA15 6QT Telephone(01900) 881044

      Successfully re-opened as a Community Pub. (June 26 2021). A traditional country pub at the heart of the village of Mawbray. Also doubles as a cafe, open all day. Ideally situated on the beautiful Solway Coast with views to the Western fells from the child and dog friendly beer garden. Small touring caravan site at rear, also with camping pod

  • Nether Wasdale
    • Screes Inn Nether Wasdale CA20 1ET Telephone(019467) 26262

      The owners of the Strands, opposite, now own and run the Screes. The pub has undergone a modest refurbishment. Predominantly used as just accommodation for inn opposite but does open it's doors on Friday and Saturday evenings during busy season

    • Strands Inn Nether Wasdale CA20 1ET Telephone(019467) 26237

      Home of Strands Brewery This inn has an extensive food and beer menu of which they are justifiably proud. Children are welcome as well as dogs. West Cumbria CAMRA Pub of the Year 2016. Runner up 2017. Several CAMRA Beer awards too. Wifi is free - there is no mobile phone reception in the valley. Under new ownership Summer 2024 incl. brewery and the Screes opposite

  • Newlands
    • Swinside Inn Newlands Valley Newlands CA12 5UE Telephone(017687) 78253

      Friendly family owned traditional 17th century lakeland inn. Nicely refurbished and extended. Wonderful views across Newlands Valley to Causey Pike.

  • Portinscale
    • Derwentwater Hotel Portinscale Portinscale CA12 5RE Telephone(017687) 0000

      A luxury hotel with extensive grounds.

    • Farmers Arms Portinscale CA12 5RW Telephone(017687) 72322

      Extensively refurbished with a mediterranean feel, bistro style pub, which focuses on good quality food, but also welcomes drinkers. Children welcome

  • Ravenglass
    • Inn at Ravenglass Main Street Ravenglass CA18 1SQ Telephone(01229) 717230

      There's a jolly seaside cafe feel to this homely pub, a 17th Century inn, which sits beside the estuary with its wonderful views, in this delightful village. In Roman and Viking times this was one of the 5 main ports in the country. With a good choice of real ales and specializing in seafood, freshly prepared from the locally caught catch of the day and the views of sunsets over the estuary, this pub has a lot to commend it. Dogs are welcome outside food times. Close to Ravenglass stations for mainline and Ravenglass & Eskdale Valley railways. Now owned (2013) by the Muncaster Estate via Pennington Hotels

    • Pennington Hotel Main Street Ravenglass CA18 1SD Telephone(01229) 717222

      Recently renovated 16th C. coaching inn. Very high quality contempory feel as expected of the historic Pennington family. Part of the Muncaster Castle estate. High quality food with prices to match. Close to Ravenglass stations for mainline and Ravenglass & Eskdale Valley railways.

    • Ratty Arms Ravenglass CA18 1SN Telephone(01229) 717676

      A converted railway building with loads of railway memorabilia, wrought iron and glass. Sit on the platform side and look out on both the La'al Ratty station and the Big Trains. Owned by Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Co. and recently refurbished Dog friendly. On Ravenglass stations for mainline and Ravenglass & Eskdale Valley railways. May close early evenings and food service hours are varied

  • Rowrah
    • Ennerdale Brewery Tap Chapel Row Rowrah CA26 3XS Telephone(01946) 862977

      Brewery in the back...More like a cafe by day and a bistro in the evenings that it is open. Acts as a community hub too

  • Santon Bridge
    • Bridge Inn Santon Bridge CA19 1UX Telephone(019467) 26221

      Comfortable hotel, recently refurbished (2021) in beautiful location; close to major tourist spots - eg Eskdale Steam railway, Wastwater, Muncaster Castle but serving a good mix of tourists and locals alike. Low beams, creaking floors. There's a great range of beers and a couple of good guests via Marston's. There's an inventive range of tasty, reasonably-priced, locally-sourced, home-cooked food, available every day. Sunday carvery is 12-3pm and campers' breakfasts are available if requested! This is the home of the World's Biggest Liar Competition, and it is also licensed for weddings! Now owned by Steve Cottrell, who owns nearby Irton Hall and run by a good staff team.

  • Scales
    • White Horse Inn Scales CA12 4SY Telephone(017687) 79883

      Traditional lakeland roadside pub, previously mainly catered for diners, but has now been re-opened under the Maudsley family, who own the Coledale Inn at Braithwaite, and real ales are more of a focus. Great location for drinkers coming off Blencathra and the surrounding fells with plenty of parking nearby for short or longer walks. Small patio to front. Does not offer B&B type accommodation but there is excellent value bunkhouse accommodation

  • Seascale
    • Calder House Hotel The Banks Seascale CA20 1QP Telephone(019467) 28538

      Cosy, intimate and interesting Victorian style bar. Many of the original features have been retained in this the ex-sewing room in this former girls boarding school. Offers an extensive range of truly excellent food. CAMRA Pub of the Season, Autumn 2010. Wonderful views across Irish Sea from gardens. Sadly, no public transport evenings.

  • Seatoller
    • Glaramara Hotel Seatoller CA12 5XQ Telephone(017687) 77222

      Large country hotel, specialising in outdoor activities, in beautiful setting. Separate lounges, outdoor area and restaurant. Open to non-residents. Lunchtime bar snacks. Pub of the Season Spring 2019. Dogs welcome. Look for relief sculptures by Eric Gill

    • Yew Tree Seatoller CA12 5XN Telephone(017687) 77634

      Beautifully restored and a new start for this lovely property; having been closed for 10 years Has been refurbished to a high standard. Beautiful garden down to Hause Gill

  • Seaton
    • Pack Horse 10 Low Seaton Seaton CA14 1PP Telephone07834 766166

      New to the real ale scene, this well-established community pub with a welcoming atmosphere, for visitors and regulars alike. Large beer garden to the rear. Providing a good social life in the village, with trips and plenty of popular live music sessions.

    • Royal Oak 49 Main Road Seaton CA14 1HU Telephone07393 864592

      A community pub serving predominantly locals. Front bar with TV and seated drinking area. Rear games room (pool and darts). Wednesday night quiz

  • St Bees
    • Manor Inn Main Street St Bees CA27 0DE Telephone(01946) 820587

      Extensively remodelled with a name change, in 2014, to make better use of a lovely, grade I listed, 17th century building. Popular with tourists and locals alike - great reputation for excellent ales and superb food. Dogs are welcome in Public Bar only. Nearby is the station for the beautifully scenic Cumbrian Coastal railway, running between seas and cliffs, with views of mountains (eg Sca Fell and Great Gable) rivers, tidal lagoons and wildlife reserves; the ancient St Bees Priory c 1120 with its legendary Father Willis organ and lovely bells, and extensive history displays, and also, of course, St Bees Head and beach, where the 192 mile Coast to Coast walk traditionally begins.

    • Queens Hotel Main Street St Bees CA27 0DE Telephone(01946) 822287

      Recently re-opened after extensive refurbishment. A 17th century building comprising 2 bars and a conservertory. A number of letting rooms available. Opening hours can vary please check before visit

    • Seacote Hotel The Beach St Bees CA27 0ES Telephone(01946) 822300

      Refurbished large holiday-type hotel, now with interest in real ale briefly coming and going heavily used by coach tour companies. Currently only one of two real ale outlets in village; serving cask ales during holiday season June-Sept

  • Stonethwaite
    • Langstrath Country Inn Borrowdale Stonethwaite CA12 5XG Telephone(017687) 77239

      On the crossroads of the Coast to Coast walk and Cumbria Way, at the head of Borrowdale and popular with walkers. Served by the Honister Rambler bus. The Langstrath was originally a miner's cottage built around 1590, though it was known as ‘Dove Cottage’. All that remains of the old cottage is the residents lounge with its original doorways and low oak lintels. Usually closed in January

  • Tallentire
    • Bush Inn Tallentire Tallentire CA13 0PT Telephone(01900) 823707

      A good old-fashioned pub that often serves at least one ale from a Cumbrian brewery. The hub of the community, home of the cricket team and hosts traditional music session on the last Wednesday of the month. With it's exposed beams, stone floor and wood burning stove, the pub also has an exterior sensitive to the character of the village. Well behaved dogs welcome. Food served in separate restaurant Sunday lunchtimes and Thursday to Saturday evenings

  • Thirlspot
    • Kings Head Thirlspot CA12 4TN Telephone(017687) 73331

      Multi-roomed gastropub-style inn. Up to 5 cask ales, mainly from the Carlsberg-Marston range, but up to 2 guest beers usually available. Walkers and dogs welcome

  • Threlkeld
    • Horse & Farrier Threlkeld CA12 4SQ Telephone(017687) 79688

      Large traditional lakeland pub which mainly caters for diners, but also welcomes drinkers. A number of different seated areas. Dogs welcome other than meals.

    • Salutation Inn Threlkeld CA12 4SQ Telephone(017687) 79614

      Traditional lakeland pub, recently refurbished, with large garden with panoramic views at the rear. Situated in village. Convenient for walkers. Dogs welcome. Run by same people as Horse & Farrier. Flag stone floors, oak beams and roaring log fires create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at the 17th century Salutation Inn in the heart of the Lake District. Secure storage available for cyclists and free Wi-Fi internet. Beer range/numbers may be reduced in winter.

  • Waberthwaite
    • Brown Cow Inn Waberthwaite LA19 5YJ Telephone(01229) 717243

      Traditional roadside inn with a community focus. Welcoming to visitors, good value home cooked food.

  • Wasdale Head
    • Wasdale Head Inn Wasdale Head CA20 1EX Telephone(019467) 26229

      The World's Biggest Liar competition began here, started by the first winner, landlord Will Ritson in the 19th century (read more at http://www.santonbridgeinn.com/#!the-worlds-bigest-liar/cbic), along with a crag rat competition where the challenge was to get around the walls of the snug on the shelving! Whilst that is no longer encouraged, there is plenty more to do and look at, both inside and out, whilst enjoying great locally produced food and a choice of seven changing, but mostly Cumbrian, ales and a real cider, with a real fire in winter and outdoor tables in summer! The historic photos of the birth of rock-climbing and the outfits they wore are enlightening. Outside, there is Sca Fell England's tallest mountain on the doorstep, to look up at or to climb, with the Pike and Great Gable adjacent. England's smallest church is a stone's throw away, with its memorials to fallen climbers, and you pass England's deepest lake on the way there. The pub has accommodation, chalets and there is a campsite next door and the valley head, accessed by a twisting and turning single track road, can get very busy in Summer.

  • Whitehaven
    • Bransty Arch 9 Bransty Row Whitehaven CA28 7XE Telephone(01946) 517640

      A typical Wetherspoon's 'barn', with a very committed licencee and staff. Close to the attractive harbour. Busy in the evenings at weekends when it can be very noisy, due to the acoustics. Mini seasonal beer festivals held throughout the year

    • Candlestick 21 - 22 Tangier Street Whitehaven CA28 7UX Telephone(01946) 599032

      Unusual refurbishment has given this historic pub an evening cafe bar/cocktail bar feel, while still catering for sports enthusiasts and regulars. The only free house in the town with Cask Marque, the Candlestick serves at least three, usually stronger and ever-changing real ales, with the best chance of getting a stout or porter in Whitehaven. This is a popular bar with locals and tourists alike with knowledgeable ale drinking staff. May close early any night but will remain open with customers inside. Local Branch POTY runner-up 2023

    • Harbour Master Coffee House & Bar Whitehaven CA28 7UJ

      Interesting harbourside bar with outdoor seating on the promenade, when weather permits. Three handpumps, with two usually in use and good range of beers from near and far. Usually closes at 9pm but may stay open later

    • Howgate On A595 Whitehaven CA28 6PL Telephone(01946) 662860

      A nice Brewers' Fayre pub attached to the Premier Inn in elevated position on the outskirts of the town with lovely views over the coast. Very comfortable, multiple seating and dining areas, peaceful location just off the bypass.

    • Lowther Club 82 Lowther Street Whitehaven CA28 7RF Telephone(01946) 692396

      It is a lively and friendly members' club but open to the general public. Single large bar area and other rooms. Regular entertainment at weekends. Not usually open weekdays.

    • Shipwrights Arms 4 Bransty Row Whitehaven CA28 7XE Telephone(01946) 632030

      Recently re-opened locals pub. Lots of SKY SPORT, all major matches both rugby and the other game; recently refreshed frontage. There are a lot of nautical references in the pub in the form of various artifacts and ship models. Nearest pub to station and bus stop outside door

    • Sunny Hill Victoria Road Whitehaven CA28 6AB Telephone(01946) 692291

      Large comfortable pub with lots of intimate dining space and a bar area from drinking and TV, open all day and every day. There is a super children's indoor play area and the pub is well-used by families eating

    • Tavern Tangier St Whitehaven CA28 7UX Telephone07540 801227

      Very interesting refurbishment of historic building, featuring internal spiral staircase and indoor well. Separate bar upstairs which can be used privately. In town centre, close to hardbourside. All Whitehaven buses very close. Beer range constantly changing. On town circuit and clientele is very challenging.

    • Vagabond 9 Marlborough Street Whitehaven CA28 7LL Telephone(01946) 66653

      Two-storied, wooden-floored, quaint pub, located next to the historic harbour. The upper floor can be used exclusively for dining, parties or meetings. Superb food, locally sourced and cooked, includes daily specials, some European choices, hand made pizzas from their own stone-baked pizza oven and gorgeous hand-cut chips. Limited opening hours at the moment - mainly evenings and weekends. Beers are constantly changing and interesting choices, Often Scottish but always one or two from other parts of the country and one changing Cumbrian one; most of these are not usually available anywhere else in the town. All well kept and prices on the lower side

    • Whitehaven Rufc Whitehaven CA28 7QR Telephone(01946) 695253

      Real ale is available on Match days or on request for Parties etc. Usually Ennerdale Blonde

    • Whittington Cat Lowther Street Whitehaven CA28 7DG Telephone(019467) 48845

      Sports bar with televised matches. Busy town-centre pub

  • Winscales
    • Oily's Winscale Winscales CA14 4JG Telephone(01900) 66655

      Long established public house, with an interesting history. Mainly given over to diners. Extensive lunchtime and evening menus, incl. childrens menu

  • Workington
    • Conservative Club Vulcans lane Workington CA14 2BT Telephone(01900) 603737

      MEMBERS CLUB serving quality local bitter. (CAMRA members can be signed in) Small, friendly club next to the bus station and close to the town centre shopping area.

    • Hall Park Hotel 23 Carlton Road Workington CA14 4BX Telephone(01900) 602968

      Comfortable hotel in older part of Workington Bar area feels quite pub-like too

    • Henry Bessemer New Oxford Street Workington CA14 2NA Telephone(01900) 734650

      Large, friendly, Wetherspoon pub that was previously a cinema. No music but can be noisy when busy, particularly at weekends. Good value food served all day. Beer range includes beers from Cumbrian breweries and they are well-kept here. Bus station over road;10 mins from rail station. Full disabled access - level entry door to the right of the main door.

    • Miners Arms 11 Guard Street Workington CA14 4EJ Telephone(01900) 67816

      The Miners was a Theakston's house serving real ale in the 1980's and has revived the tradition. The preference of the regulars is for blond session ales in the 3-4% abv range, and the pumpclips adorning the ceiling show a large variety of well chosen examples of these. There is a good crowd of locals using this pub, which is just off the main circuit and it is well supported by people who know each other. A good example of a town centre local! There are two pub football teams, a darts team and two pool teams. and the early part of the week is quiet but the back end is really busy!