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Adrian Smith 5.9.23. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-09-2023
Image: Adrian Smith 5.9.23. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-09-2023
NCPOTY Award. (Pub, Publican, Award, Key). Published on 10-01-2019
Image: NCPOTY Award. (Pub, Publican, Award, Key). Published on 10-01-2019
Mike Tuer (date unknown). (Pub, External). Published on 14-09-2023
Image: Mike Tuer (date unknown). (Pub, External). Published on 14-09-2023
New Union at night. (Pub, External). Published on 04-08-2019
Image: New Union at night. (Pub, External). Published on 04-08-2019
New Union Brewery pumps. (Pub, Brewery). Published on 02-08-2019
Image: New Union Brewery pumps. (Pub, Brewery). Published on 02-08-2019
New Union CPOTY. (Pub, Publican, Award). Published on 04-08-2019
Image: New Union CPOTY. (Pub, Publican, Award). Published on 04-08-2019
New Union POTY. (Pub, Publican, Award). Published on 04-08-2019
Image: New Union POTY. (Pub, Publican, Award). Published on 04-08-2019
New Union Kendal Taps. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970
Image: New Union Kendal Taps. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970
New Union Kendal Pumps 2. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970
Image: New Union Kendal Pumps 2. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970
New Union Kendal Pumps. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970
Image: New Union Kendal Pumps. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970

New Union, Kendal

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Operator: Independent
159 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4RF (View on Google Map)
(01539) 726019
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Awards

Won 1 award

This venue won an award in 2019.
2019
Cider & Perry Pub of the Year

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CAMRA NATIONAL CIDER PUB OF THE YEAR 2019

Old town pub on Windermere road with one large modernised bar plus car park with tables, stage and covered terrace. Justly famous for it’s many ciders and perries, the Union has an equal passion for real ales - whether cask or keg - with plenty of choice embracing traditional and modern styles. Occasional tap takeovers, tasting events and annual festival (see social media). A short food menu at certain times. Westmorland Pub & Cider Pub of the Year 2022.

The pub showcases the new brews in town: Lakes Brew and Gan Yam

**CUMBRIA PUB OF THE YEAR 2019. And also

Westmorland Pub of the Year 2019 to 2022

Westmorland Cider Pub of the Year 2019 to 2022**

NOTE: opening hours vary. Phone to check!

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland (Solway Sub Branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Union Tavern
Local Authority
South Lakeland
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
03/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
KEN/954
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Fyne Ales - Jarl

Fyne Ales - Jarl

Cairndow

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Session Golden Ale

Handpump

ABV: 3.8%
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Barngates - Tag Lag

Barngates - Tag Lag

Ambleside

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.4%
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Changing

Mixture of local: Bowness Bay, Coniston, Fell, Gan Yam, Lakes Brew, Langdale, Tarn Hows, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cross Bay and regional beers. Interesting specials from further afield. Four cask, three live keg.

Changing beers typically include: Bowness Bay (varies) , Kirkby Lonsdale (varies) , Thornbridge (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Stout , Porter , Old Ale , Barley Wine , Wheat Beer , Real Lager Usually live keg but sometimes cask.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Occasional screening of major sports events
Live Music Live Music
Thursday Jam Night. Regular live events.
Garden Garden
Covered patio and open terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Beside pub; entrance on traffic lights
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dog of the Week award
Events Events
Wednesday Quiz. Tutored whisky tastings.
Games Games
Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Covered verandah
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Up to twenty real ciders. Usually around seven ciders and three perries. Plus cans and sharing bottles. Cider & Perry festival - see social media
LocAle LocAle
Bowness Bay, Fell, Gan Yam, Lakes, Langdale.
Beer Festival Beer Festival
See Social Media
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach: 555
Bus station quite close
Nearby Station (800m)
Kendal

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