It was mentioned by a member at our recent CAMRA monthly meeting how good the beer and service is at The Kings Head at Thirlspot, which is on the main road between Keswick and Grasmere.

Along with the Travelllers Rest near Grasmere these two hostelries have been owned by the Sweeney family from Windermere for many years. They trade as Lake District Inns Limited.

The former Cellar Bar in Keswick (see article on this website) was also acquired by the family company and became Sweeney’s Bar for a few years, but was subsequently granted planning permission and turned into self catering holiday flats.

The Kings Head and the Travellors Rest both have traditional bars and are attractive historical inns.