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Black Bull Inn & Hotel, Coniston (Bull)

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Operator: Independent
Coniston, LA21 8DU (View on Google Map)
(015394) 41335
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This 16th-century coaching inn (the tap house for the on-site Coniston Brewing Company) serves good food in traditional comfortable surroundings. The six regular beers (available from 11am) are supplemented by other beers from the brewery on a rotation basis. Try a tasting paddle! The spacious bar and lounge (which close at 10:30pm in winter) are always well frequented by tourists in this hugely popular area. The outside seating area is perfect for the summer months, in a spectacular location near Coniston Old Man. Dogs not allowed in restaurant. Full menu from 12 noon. Please note that payment is by card only (no cash).

Information for this venue is provided by the Furness Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland District Council
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
01/12/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
THE BLACK BULL HOTEL (CONISTON) LIMITED
Pub ID
FUR/1196
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 11:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 6 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Coniston - Bluebird Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Coniston - Bluebird Bitter
Coniston - Bluebird Bitter Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted 16 times
Coniston - Bluebird Bitter
Coniston - Bluebird Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 16 times at Black Bull Inn & Hotel, Coniston.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB TasteMatch Prediction

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Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB
Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 15 times
Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB
Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 15 times at Black Bull Inn & Hotel, Coniston.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Coniston - No 9 Barley Wine TasteMatch Prediction

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Coniston - No 9 Barley Wine
Coniston - No 9 Barley Wine Barley Wine • 8.5% Spotted 16 times
Coniston - No 9 Barley Wine
Coniston - No 9 Barley Wine

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 16 times at Black Bull Inn & Hotel, Coniston.

ABV 8.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Barley Wine
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Coniston - Old Man Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Coniston - Old Man Ale
Coniston - Old Man Ale Red Ale • 4.2% Spotted 18 times
Coniston - Old Man Ale
Coniston - Old Man Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 18 times at Black Bull Inn & Hotel, Coniston.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Coniston - Oliver's Light Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Coniston - Oliver's Light Ale
Coniston - Oliver's Light Ale Session Blond Ale • 3.4% Spotted 7 times
Coniston - Oliver's Light Ale
Coniston - Oliver's Light Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times at Black Bull Inn & Hotel, Coniston.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Coniston - Special Oatmeal Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Coniston - Special Oatmeal Stout
Coniston - Special Oatmeal Stout Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted 17 times
Coniston - Special Oatmeal Stout
Coniston - Special Oatmeal Stout

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 17 times at Black Bull Inn & Hotel, Coniston.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Always from Coniston Brewing Co. situated next door.

Changing beers typically include: Coniston (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Through separate access - ask at the bar
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free in all areas
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Blueworks: X12 (Limited service); Stagecoach: 505

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