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301 Miles From London, Carlisle

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Operator: Carlisle Waiting Room Ltd
Carlisle Citadel Station, Court Square, Carlisle, CA1 1QZ (View on Google Map)
(01228) 593301
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

This Pub is Closed Long Term

Situated on Carlisle Citadel railway station Platform 4. The high-arched Grade II listed building has served a number of purposes including being the Station Buffet in the 1950s and features much of the fabric of the old building and other railway heritage with the original stone fireplaces.

Named 301 Miles From London - based on Carlisle folklore which claims that is the distance from the capital, although it's actually thought to be 299 miles.

A beautiful mahogany bar serving six real ales from mainly local breweries. NOTE Early closing time which could be even earlier if station closes. While this pub has a number of handpumps to use there is no guarantee real ale will be available.

Historic Interest

Opened in December 2014 by Alan Tarn

Information for this venue is provided by the Solway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Carlisle District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
08/09/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SOW/1862
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Situated on Carlisle Citadel railway station and taking its name from its claimed distance from the capital, this former first class waiting room was built in 1848 and is Grade II listed. The cavernous room has had a number of functions including being the station buffet in the 1950s. Much of the fabric of the old building is retained, notably the high vaulted ceiling, which is a magnificent hammerbeam roof. From the platform there is the original wooden entrance lobby and at each end are mighty carved-stone fireplaces in Tudor style. There is a beautiful mahogany bar and a good quality bar back, their position matching where the former refreshment counter was positioned.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Snacks menu
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Snacks menu
Live Music Live Music
Open mic nights Fridays
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
(Most City Services)
Nearby Station (10m)
Carlisle

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