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Heritage Pub

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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Won 1 award

This venue won an award in 1989.

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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 (Solway Sub Branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland
Last updated
24/02/2025
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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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times

Hawkshead - Windermere Pale
Hawkshead - Windermere Pale

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Fell - Tinderbox IPA
Fell - Tinderbox IPA

New World IPA

ABV: 6.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Cumbrian Ales - Vanilla Oatmeal Stout
Cumbrian Ales - Vanilla Oatmeal Stout

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Changing

Always something local representing different styles.

Changing beers typically include: Barngates (varies) , 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
Disabled Access Disabled Access
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
Real Ale Real 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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