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Turks Head, Alston

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Operator: Independent
Market Place, Alston, CA9 3HS (View on Google Map)
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Overlooking the market cross and cobbled square it dates from 1646, being the first pub in the town. Now a traditional drinkers venue it has darts teams as well as domino players. There is a real fire in winter and this is a popular stop for walkers in the area. Regular cask beer is Black Sheep Bitter. The pub usually has a second, changing beer. Hours of opening are flexible so please check before travelling. Regular updates on Facebook.

Information for this venue is provided by the Solway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Eden District
Last updated
02/11/2025
Last surveyed
12/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SOW/582
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
3:00pm - 11:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 16 times.
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 16 times. at Turks Head, Alston.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
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