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Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick

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Operator: Wetherspoon
2 Bank St, Keswick, CA12 5JY (View on Google Map)
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This former police station has been interestingly converted and has an interesting history: "This former magistrates court and police station was built in 1901-2, remaining in use until 2000, built on the site of a workhouse, founded in the will (dated 1642) of the eminent lawyer and judge Sir John Bankes. Born in 1589, he was called to the bar, elected as an MP and knighted in 1631. Three years later, he was appointed Attorney-General and, in 1640, became Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, one of the highest judicial officials in England until his death in 1644." (from JDW website)

Beer choices tend to be limited and not often varied.

Historic Interest

Former police station, opened as pub in September 2014

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cumbria Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Keswick Police Station
Local Authority
Allerdale District (B)
Last updated
02/12/2024
Last surveyed
Pub ID
CUM/1837
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

A former magistrates' court and police station well converted by Wetherspoon's. It remained in use until 2000, built in early 1900s on the site of a workhouse founded in the will of an eminent lawyer who became Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in the 1600s. Excellent re-use of historic space retaining interesting features like the cells (now snugs) and the dock. A triumph. There is real ale and meals. Grade II-listed.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday
7:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday
7:00am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Keswick

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free - Cloud
Features
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