The Captain Nelson Tavern, located just over the road bridge which leads to Maryport harbour, recently reopened under new private ownership.

Local resident and West Cumbria CAMRA branch Secretary Geoff Wilkinson called in and introduced himself earlier today.

The good news is that the owner says he intends to put real ale on the bar in early 2025.

This is an attractive maritime themed pub and live music is now a regular feature. See their Facebook page.

Nearby Maryport Marina is booming, having picked up quite a few boat owners who have migrated from Whitehaven Marina which has sadly been blighted by incoming ochre coloured minewater pollution for over 2 years.

Maryport Marina now has a waiting list. and there will be plenty of thirsty sailors looking for a decent pint of real ale when the sailing season kicks off in the Spring. The Captain Nelson Tavern is within staggering distance !

In the past week, UK Marine Electronics Ltd, a well established specialist company has relocated from Whitehaven to Maryport Marina.

Despite the current lack of a real ale in the Captain Nelson Tavern, it is great to see a pub, which has been closed for quite a while, reopen and now it’s all hands on deck under new ownership ⚓️⚓️