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Last Zebra, Carlisle

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Operator: Star (Heineken UK)
8 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DA (View on Google Map)

Rebranded and reopened in August 2014 this is a thriving city centre of town pub/wine bar with an eclectic clientele. Over the years it has undergone many changes of name and styles. The original glazed high roof has now been exposed allowing lots of natural light. Food is available all day specialising in steaks cooked on an Inka charcoal grill.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed building, built 1863, Historic England reference 1218057. Former Post Office, later a public house. Became the first State Managed pub in Carlisle in 1916 as `The Gretna Tavern'

Information for this venue is provided by the Solway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Gilded Lily; Churchills; Finnegans Irish Pub; Post; Shambles; Gretna Tavern
Local Authority
Carlisle District (B)
Last updated
13/07/2025
Last surveyed
13/11/2019
Leasehold owner
Heineken UK
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SOW/767
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold Session Blond Ale • 4.3% Spotted 32 times
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Gold

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 32 times

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (60m)
All local ones
Nearby Station (320m)
Carlisle

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