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Wainwright, Keswick

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Operator: Independent
Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5BZ (View on Google Map)
(017687) 44927
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Outdoor activities orientated two room pub. Distinctive black and white frontage and oak flooring within, this walkers pub comprises two drinking areas served by an L shaped bar. The interior is mountain themed with Wainwright memorabilia and has a cosy ambience. Has a good reputation for food in terms of quality, quantity and price. Has a map on display showing where the beers are from. Trys to serve a gluten free beer. Serving local food and Cumbrian brewed ales. 10% off real ales for CAMRA members. Excellent beer range

Historic Interest

Re-opened and renamed in April 2015 from the 'Four in Hand'. Now serves 8 real ales from mostly Cumbrian Breweries. Was voted 'Runner Up' for the West Cumbrian CAMRA's Pub Of The Year in 2016

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cumbria Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Four In Hand; Lake Hotel
Local Authority
Allerdale District (B)
Last updated
31/07/2025
Last surveyed
19/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CUM/166
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted once
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Wainwright, Keswick.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fell - Tinderbox IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Fell - Tinderbox IPA
Fell - Tinderbox IPA New World IPA • 6.3% Spotted 90 times
Fell - Tinderbox IPA
Fell - Tinderbox IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 90 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Wainwright, Keswick.

ABV 6.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kirkby Lonsdale - Jubilee TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkby Lonsdale - Jubilee
Kirkby Lonsdale - Jubilee Strong Stout • 5.5% Spotted 8 times
Kirkby Lonsdale - Jubilee
Kirkby Lonsdale - Jubilee

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Wainwright, Keswick.

ABV 5.5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ennerdale Craft - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Ennerdale Craft - Blonde
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 8 times
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde
Ennerdale Craft - Blonde

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Wainwright, Keswick.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Theakston - Lightfoot TasteMatch Prediction

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Theakston - Lightfoot
Theakston - Lightfoot Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 3 times
Theakston - Lightfoot
Theakston - Lightfoot

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Wainwright, Keswick.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Bowness Bay - Swift Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowness Bay - Swift Best
Bowness Bay - Swift Best Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice
Bowness Bay - Swift Best
Bowness Bay - Swift Best

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Wainwright, Keswick.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Keswick - Keswick Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Keswick - Keswick Gold
Keswick - Keswick Gold Session Pale Ale • 3.6% Spotted once
Keswick - Keswick Gold
Keswick - Keswick Gold

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Wainwright, Keswick.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie TasteMatch Prediction

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Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie
Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted 3 times
Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie
Great Corby - Tizzie Whizie

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Wainwright, Keswick.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Cumbrian ales predominate

Changing beers typically include: Great Corby , Kirkby Lonsdale , Ulverston

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Small area at front of pub
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Lake District related
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10p/pint CAMRA Membership Discount and Wainwright Soc cards
Transport
Close to bus routes

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