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Castle Arms, Castletown (Glue Pot)


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A traditional and historic pub, the Castle Arms is also known as The Glue Pot. It is next to Castletown harbour beneath the walls of Castle Rushen and handy for the other heritage attractions. Two small ground floor rooms have nautical and Manx motor racing themes. The patio is perfect for watching quayside vessels and waterfront wildlife. The only pub in the British Isles to feature on a banknote (to the left of Castle Rushen on the Manx £5 note!). The pub is thought to have dated from around 1750, and used by the local garrison from Castle Rushen stationed only yards away. It was saved from closure in the late 1980s after a public outcry but received an extensive refurbishment in the early 1990s increasing the pub's size. The World Tin Bath championships are held nearby each year. Today two Okell's beers are regularly kept with guest ales in the summer months and at busier times.

Historic Interest

On the Manx £5 note

Information for this venue is provided by the Isle of Man Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
01/03/2025
Last surveyed
29/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heron & Brearley
Pub ID
IOM/8
Asset of Community Value
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Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
1:00pm - 10:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Guest or seasonal) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Okell's - Bitter
Okell's - Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 5 times

Okell's - Okells MPA - Manx Pale Ale
Okell's - Okells MPA - Manx Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times

Source: Local


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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Open mic night once a month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
1, 2
Nearby Station (600m)
Castletown

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