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New Union, Kendal

New Union, Kendal

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Opens at 3:00pm

Operator: Independent

159 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4RF (View on Google Map)

(01539) 726019

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Adrian Smith 5.9.23. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-09-2023

NCPOTY Award. (Pub, Publican, Award, Key). Published on 10-01-2019

Mike Tuer (date unknown). (Pub, External). Published on 14-09-2023

New Union at night. (Pub, External). Published on 04-08-2019

New Union Brewery pumps. (Pub, Brewery). Published on 02-08-2019

New Union CPOTY. (Pub, Publican, Award). Published on 04-08-2019

New Union POTY. (Pub, Publican, Award). Published on 04-08-2019

New Union Kendal Taps. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970

New Union Kendal Pumps 2. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970

New Union Kendal Pumps. (Bar). Published on 01-01-1970

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Awards

Won 1 award

This venue won an award in 2019.

2019

Cider and 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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Monday

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Tuesday

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Wednesday

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Thursday

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Friday

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Sunday

3:00pm - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Fyne Ales - Jarl TasteMatch Prediction

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Fyne Ales - Jarl

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Fyne Ales - Jarl Session Golden Ale • 3.8%

Fyne Ales - Jarl

This beer is served regularly at New Union, Kendal.

ABV	3.8%

Style	Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Loch Lomond - Silkie Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Loch Lomond - Silkie Stout

Strong Stout

ABV: 5%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Loch Lomond - Silkie Stout Strong Stout • 5% Spotted twice.

Loch Lomond - Silkie Stout

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at New Union, Kendal.

ABV	5%
Style	Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Jennings - Cocker Hoop TasteMatch Prediction

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Jennings - Cocker Hoop

Premium Blond Ale

ABV: 4.6%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Jennings - Cocker Hoop Premium Blond Ale • 4.6% Spotted twice.

Jennings - Cocker Hoop

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at New Union, Kendal.

ABV	4.6%
Style	Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

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