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Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick

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Operator: Wetherspoon
2 Bank St, Keswick, CA12 5JY (View on Google Map)
(017687) 73561
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

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.

Historic Interest

Former police station, opened as pub in September 2014

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cumbria Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Keswick Police Station
Local Authority
Allerdale District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
CUM/1837
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

A former magistrates' court and police station that has been well converted by Wetherspoon's. It was built in early 1900s on the site of a workhouse founded in the will of an eminent lawyer who became Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in the 1600s and remained in use until 2000. Excellent re-use of an historic Grade II-listed space retaining interesting features such as the cells (now snugs) and the dock. A triumph.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
9:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
9:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
9:00am - Midnight
Thursday
9:00am - Midnight
Friday
9:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
9:00am - Midnight
Monday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday
7:00am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 6 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 4 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted 6 times
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 53 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Jaipur

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 53 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 5.9%
Cask
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Theakston - Old Peculier TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6% Spotted 55 times
Old Peculier Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Theakston - Old Peculier

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 55 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 5.6%
Cask
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold
Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold Premium Blond Ale • 4.4% Spotted 10 times
Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold

Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ennerdale Craft - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Ennerdale Craft - Blonde
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 8 times
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Kirkby Lonsdale - Singletrack TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkby Lonsdale - Singletrack
Kirkby Lonsdale - Singletrack Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 4 times
Kirkby Lonsdale - Singletrack
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Kirkby Lonsdale - Singletrack

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Coach House - Blueberry Classic Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Coach House - Blueberry Classic Bitter
Coach House - Blueberry Classic Bitter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 5% Spotted 3 times
Coach House - Blueberry Classic Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Coach House - Blueberry Classic Bitter

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Titanic - White Star TasteMatch Prediction

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Titanic - White Star
Titanic - White Star Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Titanic - White Star
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Titanic - White Star

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kirkby Lonsdale - Tiffin Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkby Lonsdale - Tiffin Gold
Kirkby Lonsdale - Tiffin Gold Session Blond Ale • 3.6% Spotted twice
Kirkby Lonsdale - Tiffin Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Kirkby Lonsdale - Tiffin Gold

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Paved outdoor area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free - Cloud
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Stagecoach: 555

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