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(External, Key). Published on 17-11-2021
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(Pub, External). Published on 17-11-2021
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(Pub, External). Published on 03-09-2021
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(Pub, External). Published on 03-09-2021
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(Pub, External). Published on 29-12-2017
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(Pub, External). Published on 29-12-2017
Image: (Pub, External). Published on 29-12-2017
Sportsman Carlisle. (Pub, External). Published on 11-05-2014
Image: Sportsman Carlisle. (Pub, External). Published on 11-05-2014
(Pub, Sign). Published on 17-11-2021
Image: (Pub, Sign). Published on 17-11-2021
Sportsman Carlisle sign. (Pub, Sign). Published on 11-05-2014
Image: Sportsman Carlisle sign. (Pub, Sign). Published on 11-05-2014

Sportsman Inn, Carlisle

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Heads Lane, Carlisle, CA3 8AQ (View on Google Map)
(01228) 533799
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The oldest recorded pub in Carlisle (1747). There is a copy of a 15th century map of the area on display in the pub which suggests there was a building on the site at that time. The map shows that it sat on land owned by a monastery (Blackfriars). Only 10 minutes from both rail and bus stations the Sportsman can be found tucked away from the main pedestrian thoroughfare. Take the lane alongside M&S to the quiet cloister where outdoor drinking is popular in summer. A quiz is held every Monday evening.The Sportsman was a State Management pub - a plaque above the bar states it was part of the scheme between August 1916 and May 1973.NOTE MAY CLOSE EARLIER MON-THU

Historic Interest

Grade II listed building No 15863

Information for this venue is provided by the Solway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Carlisle District (B)
Last updated
17/02/2025
Last surveyed
03/09/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
SOW/724
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Vale - VPA (Vale Pale Ale)
Vale - VPA (Vale Pale Ale)

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Kirkby Lonsdale - Pennine Ambler
Kirkby Lonsdale - Pennine Ambler

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Openmic nights each Wednesday
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
All local ones
Nearby Station (400m)
Carlisle

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