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Wainwright, Keswick

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Operator: Independent
Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5BZ (View on Google Map)

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. Has a good reputation for food in terms of quality, quantity and price. Has a map on display showing where the beers are from. Trys to serve a gluten free beer. Serving local food and Cumbrian brewed ales. 10% off real ales for CAMRA members. Excellent beer range

Historic Interest

Re-opened and renamed in April 2015 from the 'Four in Hand'. Now serves 8 real ales from mostly Cumbrian Breweries. Was voted 'Runner Up' for the West Cumbrian CAMRA's Pub Of The Year in 2016

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cumbria Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Four In Hand; Lake Hotel
Local Authority
Allerdale District (B)
Last updated
31/07/2025
Last surveyed
19/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CUM/166
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Fell - Tinderbox IPA
Fell - Tinderbox IPA New World IPA • 6.3% Spotted 86 times
Fell - Tinderbox IPA
Fell - Tinderbox IPA

New World IPA

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 6.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 86 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Hesket Newmarket - Skiddaw
Hesket Newmarket - Skiddaw Session Pale Ale • 3.6% Spotted 5 times
Hesket Newmarket - Skiddaw
Hesket Newmarket - Skiddaw

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago
Ulverston - Laughing Gravy
Ulverston - Laughing Gravy Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
Ulverston - Laughing Gravy
Ulverston - Laughing Gravy

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 6 times
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes
Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Barngates - Goodhew's Dry Stout
Barngates - Goodhew's Dry Stout Session Stout • 4.3% Spotted 17 times
Barngates - Goodhew's Dry Stout
Barngates - Goodhew's Dry Stout

Session Stout

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 17 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Carlisle - Citadel
Carlisle - Citadel Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Carlisle - Citadel
Carlisle - Citadel

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Changing

Cumbrian ales predominate

Changing beers typically include: Great Corby , Kirkby Lonsdale , Ulverston

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Small area at front of pub
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Lake District related
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10p/pint CAMRA Membership Discount and Wainwright Soc cards
Transport
Close to bus routes

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