Jennings Taproom public bar at the historic Castle Brewery in Cockermouth has been awarded the Pub of the Season (Autumn 2025) by the West Cumbria branch of CAMRA. Pictured here from left to right are branch member Stephen Walker, Jennings Taproom manager Gavin Cooper along with staff members Simon Hanley and Cohen Henry.

Since the brewery reopened earlier this year the Taproom has been a big hit with drinkers with its spacious bar area and outside drinking veranda overlooking the River Cocker.

It is generally agreed that the quality of the current range of Jennings real ales is excellent, with what used to be called Jennings Bitter now renamed Castle Bitter.

Jennings Brewery has the unique distinction of being the only brewery in the country located right next to a Medieval castle.