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Woolpack Inn, Boot (Hardknott Bar & Cafe)

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Boot, CA19 1TH (View on Google Map)
(019467) 23230
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This iconic lakeland pub is at the western foot of Hardknott Pass, surrounded by stunning scenery, and just under a mile from Dalegarth station. A popular family-run pub, it is renowned for good hearty food including traditional main meals, snacks, light bites, cakes, pizzas, all available all day, starting with breakfast at 8am. The well-kept cask ales have choices ranging from local and Cumbrian to interesting from further afield. Ciders are from a range of small independent producers. The Hardknott bar was refurbished to a high standard, with a contemporary, modern interior and a massive TV screen for sports viewing. The two bars offer an attractive mix of traditional and modern styles, with wood burning stoves in both areas. The Woolpack is popular with tourists, walkers (and their rucksacks and boots), families and locals. The pub participates in the annual Boot Beer Festival held in June, when over 100 beers are sold by the three pubs and a great variety of food events are held in each. Closed December and January

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cumbria Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Woolpack Inn
Local Authority
Copeland District (B)
Last updated
02/02/2025
Last surveyed
01/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CUM/553
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl Session Golden Ale • 3.8%
Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Beer range changes but includes up to 6 ales and more in summer.

Changing beers typically include: Barngates , Fell , Langdale

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Live music on Saturday- during summer.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
One room dog free
Accommodation Accommodation
Camping Camping
Wild camping on site. Youth Hostel nearby
Events Events
Games Games
Pool table and dart board in separate area
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Mountain Goat: (In tourist season only)
Adjacent station
Dalegarth for Boot
Directions
3/4 mile E of Boot village on approach to Hardknott Pass

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