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Old Friends, Ulverston

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Operator: Independent
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.

General information about historic pub interiors
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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 - SIDS Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Friends - SIDS Mild
Old Friends - SIDS Mild Mild • 3.8% Spotted 12 times
Old Friends - SIDS Mild
Old Friends - SIDS Mild

Spotted 12 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Friends, Ulverston.

ABV 3.8%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Old Friends - Best Friends TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Friends - Best Friends
Old Friends - Best Friends Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 5 times
Old Friends - Best Friends
Old Friends - Best Friends

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Old Friends, Ulverston.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
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
Features
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Old Friends
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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