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Welcome to Westmorland (Solway Sub Branch)

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Westmorland (Solway Sub Branch)

Popular Towns

Kendal

Bowness-on-Windermere

Ambleside

Windermere

Grasmere

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Stephen


Pubs & Clubs

Explore the best pubs and clubs in our branch. Find your next favourite spot for exceptional real ale and unforgettable atmospheres.

From historic pubs to local members’ clubs, discover the heart of the branch's community social scene.

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The exterior (21/08/2025 John Bell). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-08-2025
Closed • Opens at 6:00pm
Brantwood Country House Hotel
Pub, in Stainton
1 Regular Beer
Westmorland Hotel 20.9.24 (Adrian Smith). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 27-09-2024
Open
Westmorland Hotel
Pub, in Orton
2 Changing Beers
Troutbeck Inn Exterior. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 09-02-2021
Closed • Opens at 4:00pm
Troutbeck Inn
Pub, in Troutbeck (nr Penrith)
1 Changing Beer
The Club, Kirkby Stephen 24.2.24 (Adrian Smith). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 26-02-2024
Open
Club
Club, in Kirkby Stephen
2 Changing Beers
Will Larter 11.10.23. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-10-2023
Open
Plough Inn
Pub, in Lupton
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers

Breweries

Embark on a journey through the local breweries that are the backbone of our branch's ale heritage.

Discover small-batch artisans and historic establishments crafting exceptional real ale, cider, and perry.

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Unit 10, Castle Mills, Aynam Road, Kendal, LA9 7DE
Bowstone Bridge, Bowston, Kendal, LA8 9HD
Lake View Country House, Lake View Drive, Grasmere, LA22 9TD
Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, LA9 6ND
Mint Street, Kendal, LA9 6DS

Latest News from North West

Veteran breweries celebrate milestone

Born in the USA was released by Bruce Springsteen, the UK miners’ strike ends, EastEnders premieres on the BBC and Roger Moore’s last Bond film, A View to a Kill, hits cinemas. There was plenty happening in 1985, so you would have been forgiven for not necessarily noticing the foundation of a couple of small independent breweries at the time. In 2025, however, they are hard to miss as they are businesses which have now become true pillars of the industry. Yes, Wye Valley of Herefordshire and Titanic of Staffordshire are both celebrating their 40th anniversaries this month, with a brace of epic parties being held to mark the milestone birthdays.

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