301 Miles From London, Carlisle

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Situated on Carlisle Citadel railway station and taking its name from its claimed distance from the capital, this former first class waiting room was built in 1848 and is Grade II listed. The cavernous room has had a number of functions including being the station buffet in the 1950s. Much of the fabric of the old building is retained, notably the high vaulted ceiling, which is a magnificent hammerbeam roof. From the platform there is the original wooden entrance lobby and at each end are mighty carved-stone fireplaces in Tudor style. There is a beautiful mahogany bar and a good quality bar back, their position matching where the former refreshment counter was positioned. The pub is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays and closes early on all other days of the week . It serves light meals and snacks, real ales and ciders.