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Britannia Inn Elterwater April 2024. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 26-04-2024
Image: Britannia Inn Elterwater April 2024. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 26-04-2024
Britannia Inn interior. (Pub, Bar). Published on 09-06-2020
Image: Britannia Inn interior. (Pub, Bar). Published on 09-06-2020
Britannia Inn Interior. (Pub, Bar). Published on 09-06-2020
Image: Britannia Inn Interior. (Pub, Bar). Published on 09-06-2020
Britannia Inn Interior. (Pub, Bar). Published on 09-06-2020
Image: Britannia Inn Interior. (Pub, Bar). Published on 09-06-2020
Britannia Inn Interior. (Pub, Bar). Published on 09-06-2020
Image: Britannia Inn Interior. (Pub, Bar). Published on 09-06-2020
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Britannia Inn, Elterwater

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Elterwater, LA22 9HP (View on Google Map)
(015394) 37210
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A shining beer beacon in the Langdale valley especially for walkers on the heights of the stunning surrounding fells! Unsurprisingly popular, the five rooms around the small bar fill quickly and the plentiful outdoor tables are equally busy in summer. Great atmosphere and great beers - featuring Langdale Brewing (the sister business) and other local ales. Hearty Lakeland food for hungry hikers. Residents can recover after their exertions in the nearby spa with large indoor pool. Autumn beer festival.

The Langdale Brewery takes it's water from a well 90m below the pub and this water can be tried from a tap outside the main door.

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland (Solway Sub Branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
24/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
KEN/876
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

Allegedly built 'around 500 years ago as a gentleman farmer's house' though it looks at least a couple of hundred years younger. The front door leads direct to one of the original rooms, but only the fireplace is of any age. However, the back wall has been removed so it's now open to a staircase and two corridors. On the right is the characterful main bar which has a sturdy, plain bar counter (1950s?) with simple shelving behind. The slate fireplace is modern. The 'back bar' and restaurant are both recent converts to pub use and contain nothing of interest. A framed 'for sale' leaflet from 1896 describes the building as having 'two front rooms, a large kitchen and bedrooms over'.

Allegedly built 'around 500 years ago as a gentleman farmer's house' though it looks at least a couple of hundred years younger. The front door leads direct to one of the original rooms, but only the fireplace is of any age. However, the back wall has been removed so it's now open to a staircase and two corridors. On the right is the characterful main bar which has a sturdy, plain bar counter (1950s?) with simple shelving behind. The slate fireplace is modern. The 'back bar' and restaurant are both recent converts to pub use and contain nothing of interest. A framed 'for sale' leaflet from 1896 describes the building as having 'two front rooms, a large kitchen and bedrooms over'.

General information about historic pub interiors
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Langdale - Elterwater Gold
Langdale - Elterwater Gold

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Great Corby (varies) , Langdale (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Aoup and sandwiches only between 2pm and 4pm
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Booking advisable
Garden Garden
More seating outside than indoors!
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Full access from the side door. The ladies wc is up steep stairs and no adapted toilet room exists.stairs and no
Parking Parking
Limited around green. NT car park
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Also in bedrooms.
Accommodation Accommodation
Includes use of Langdale Spa complex
Camping Camping
In village and at YHA
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Fast and furious even in the garden!
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Langdale.
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
In November for 10 days
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Stagecoach: 516 (From Ambleside to Old Dungeon Ghyll)
Limited service

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