Kellbank, Gosforth (Horse & Groom)

Comfortable village local, an old coaching inn, where you can still see the mounting block outside the front entrance! Now beautifully remodelled with modern bar area and furnishings, it is open all day and everyday, under the new establishment, Mawsons of Seascale, well-known locally for their amazing ice cream creations using the creamiest milk from their own cows. You will find some of them on the menu here! Beers vary and are from independent Cumbrian breweries. There is one of the best children's play areas ever seen in a pub, safe and tastefully separate but very supervisable. Bar has local ales and a selection of international bottled beers; also a speciality lager from Tractor Shed Brewing in Workington (try their Czech Pilsner).

There are separate restaurant and dining rooms, and upstairs is a well-equipped function suite upstairs for family gatherings, weddings, social functions and conferences. Three American style pool tables and dartboards feature in the games room upstairs.

Please note: the front door may be at the back in winter!

Gosforth is a nice large village with a good local bakery, a church with a Viking Cross and 4 real ale pubs in total. Local Tourist attractions and a short drive in several different directions and include Wasdale Head, Wastwater, Great Gable, Sca Fell, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway (9 miles into the most lovely valley), Seaside at Seascale, St Bees and Ravenglass, Ravenglass nature reserve, the spectacular Cumbrian coastal railway, and lots and lots of lovely walks, some gentle and some strenuous! There is a strong art and craft tradition in the area and the outlets are worth seeking out. There are campsites in the area and plenty of pub, hotel and B&B accommodations.