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Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale

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Operator: Independent
Great Langdale, Great Langdale, LA22 9JY (View on Google Map)
(015394) 37272
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  • Historic Interior

The Climbers’ Bar is famous as a timeless watering hole for generations of weary walkers, and the atmosphere and the beer always hits the spot. It is in a stunningly beautiful location beneath the surrounding fells and is naturally popular with walkers. Local ales are featured on the bar with occasional outsiders for variety. The fare is limited yet enjoyable, as are the facilities. Plenty of tables in the garden give the best views. The bus from Ambleside is an added bonus for the less-active visitor.

Note, the bar has been known for many years as The Hikers Bar, and there was a sign over the door to this effect. The operator now refers to this as the Climbers Bar - and who are we to argue.

Historic Interest

At the side of this secluded hotel in the Langdale Valley sits the 'Hikers' Bar', converted from a shippon (cow-shed) in 1949 and hardly changed since. Two stalls, made from timber and white-painted slate, were retained to provide characterful drinking booths; they also divide the barn-like interior. On the left-hand side, a massive cast-iron open fire burns all year round, a welcome sight for cold and thirsty walkers, many of whom have left carved messages in the simple wooden tables. The right-hand part has more utilitarian features. The long bar counter is faced with white-painted slate plus plentiful timbering. The linoleum floor conceals a slate original.

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness ex South Lakeland (Lake District National Park)
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
National Trust
Pub ID
KEN/900
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

At the side of this secluded hotel in the Langdale Valley sits the 'Hikers' Bar', converted from a shippon (cow-shed) in 1949 and hardly changed since.

Two stalls, made from timber and white-painted slate, were retained to provide characterful drinking booths; they also divide the barn-like interior. On the left-hand side, a massive cast-iron open fire burns all year round, a welcome sight for cold and thirsty walkers, many of whom have left carved messages in the simple wooden tables. The right-hand part has more utilitarian features. The long bar counter is faced with white-painted slate plus plentiful timbering. The linoleum floor conceals a slate original. Although very simply appointed, the bar has great atmosphere.

General information about historic pub interiors

At the side of this secluded hotel in the Langdale Valley sits the 'Hikers' Bar', converted from a shippon (cow-shed) in 1949 and hardly changed since. Two stalls, made from timber and white-painted slate, were retained to provide characterful drinking booths; they also divide the barn-like interior. On the left-hand side, a massive cast-iron open fire burns all year round, a welcome sight for cold and thirsty walkers, many of whom have left carved messages in the simple wooden tables. The right-hand part has more utilitarian features. The long bar counter is faced with white-painted slate plus plentiful timbering. The linoleum floor conceals a slate original. The stone walls are painted white. Although very simply appointed, the bar has great atmosphere.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold Session Blond Ale • 4.3% Spotted 22 times
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 22 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bowness Bay - Swift Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowness Bay - Swift Best
Bowness Bay - Swift Best Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 3 times
Bowness Bay - Swift Best
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bowness Bay - Swift Best

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fell - Tinderbox IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Fell - Tinderbox IPA
Fell - Tinderbox IPA New World IPA • 6.3% Spotted 5 times
Fell - Tinderbox IPA
Fell - Tinderbox IPA

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale.

ABV 6.3%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bowness Bay - Raven Red TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowness Bay - Raven Red
Bowness Bay - Raven Red Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Bowness Bay - Raven Red
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bowness Bay - Raven Red

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ennerdale Craft - Darkest TasteMatch Prediction

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Ennerdale Craft - Darkest
Ennerdale Craft - Darkest Old Ale • 4.2% Spotted 6 times
Ennerdale Craft - Darkest
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ennerdale Craft - Darkest

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale.

ABV 4.2%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Keswick - FOX CUB TasteMatch Prediction

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Keswick - FOX CUB
Keswick - FOX CUB Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice
Keswick - FOX CUB
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Keswick - FOX CUB

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Always something local representing different styles.

Changing beers typically include: Cumbrian Ales (varies) , Fell (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Old Ale. Old Peculier

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional events
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Assistance provided
Parking Parking
Own and National Trust, so be careful which one you use
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Ensuite
Camping Camping
National Trust campsite
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
In hotel
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Barngates, Cumbrian, Lakes
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 516 (Check timetable for seasonal services)

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