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Castle Bar, Cockermouth

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Opens Thu at 4:00pm
Operator: Independent
14 Market Place, Cockermouth, CA13 9NQ (View on Google Map)
(01900) 829904
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  • Outstanding pub restoration

Busy pub in the historic Georgian market place. Refurbished and commended in CAMRA Pub Design Awards 2009, further award for quality restoration in 2020, combined with West Cumbria CAMRA Pub of the Year 2020. The interior retains many historic features in this fine old building, dating back to 1600's. Five cask ale and 2 real cider hand pumps adorn the Bar, beer styles regularly changing. Mainly Cumbrian ales are served although some from much further afield. Upper floors are of high standard and reserved for functions and other pre-booked special occasions. The multi-tiered terraced beer garden is a sun-trap and popular in summer.. Large TV screens show sports in multiple rooms

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cumbria Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cumberland ex Allerdale
Last updated
Last surveyed
04/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CUM/78
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

This iconic pub won a CAMRA design award in 2009 for refurbishment, reflecting an impressive rebuilding. Work to convert a dilapidated shell started in 2007, preserving parts of a facade dating to C17 and older foundations of what was probably a merchant's house originally. Historic features have been conserved in several rooms over three floors. The building is Grade II-listed. There is a courtyard garden.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (Mainly Cumbrian beers) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold Session Blond Ale • 4.3% Spotted 8 times
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Castle Bar, Cockermouth.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - Butterley TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - Butterley
Ossett - Butterley Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice
Ossett - Butterley
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ossett - Butterley

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Castle Bar, Cockermouth.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Lakes and Dales - Golden Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Lakes and Dales - Golden Ale
Lakes and Dales - Golden Ale Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 3 times
Lakes and Dales - Golden Ale
Lakes and Dales - Golden Ale

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Castle Bar, Cockermouth.

ABV 4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Proper Job

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Castle Bar, Cockermouth.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs room available for hire
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Pub with outstanding conversion or restoration Pub with outstanding conversion or restoration
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Stagecoach: X4, X5, 600

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