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Old Friends, Ulverston

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49 Soutergate, Ulverston, LA12 7ES (View on Google Map)
(01229) 208195
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This welcoming old-fashioned locals' pub is about 200m uphill from the town-centre. A former sea captain's house, it is 17thC and Grade II listed. There is a cosy snug in front of the bar with an open fire; another seating area with a TV is separated by a passageway with a hatch to the bar. Beers are sourced mostly from local brewers plus beers by their own brewery. There is a wonderful beer garden at the back with heating in the winter. Open 2pm to 11pm bank holiday Mondays (but check first). Pork pies are normally available Thursday to Saturday.

Historic Interest

A former sea captain's house, it is 17thC and Grade II listed.

Information for this venue is provided by the Furness Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland District Council
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
FUR/1276
Asset of Community Value

Mid or late 18th-century small 3 roomed terraced pub up a set of steps from the street level. Has a lobby bar with a new counter, small bar on the left with 1960s fittings, and a small modernised lounge on two levels that was two rooms.

Mid or late 18th-century small 3 roomed terraced pub up a set of steps from the street level. Has a lobby bar with a new counter, small bar on the left with 1960s fittings, and a small modernised lounge on two levels that was two rooms.

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Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Old Friends - Old Pals Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Friends - Old Pals Porter
Old Friends - Old Pals Porter Session Porter • 4.5% Spotted 18 times.
Old Friends - Old Pals Porter
Old Friends - Old Pals Porter

Spotted 18 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Old Friends, Ulverston.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ulverston - Celebration Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Ulverston - Celebration Ale
Ulverston - Celebration Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted twice.
Ulverston - Celebration Ale
Ulverston - Celebration Ale

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Old Friends, Ulverston.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde
Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 6 hours ago at Old Friends, Ulverston.

ABV 4%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Beers mostly local and includes beers brewed in the pub's own brewery.

Changing beers typically include: Bowness Bay (varies) , Old Friends (varies) , Wainwright (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Porter. Often available

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports, TNT Sports - in separate room
Live Music Live Music
Occasional; guitar available to play!
Garden Garden
with covered area, lights and heater.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Three steps up to front door, with handrail. No accessible wc; one step up to ladies' toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Monthly Quiz Tuesday evenings (7:30pm start) - check Facebook
Games Games
cards, dominoes, family board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
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Transport
Close to bus routes (600m)
Stagecoach: 6, X6, 6A; Blueworks: 11 (Limited service), X12 (Limited service)
Nearby Station (950m)
Ulverston

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