Busy pub in the towns market place. Refurbished and commended in CAMRA Pub Design Awards 2009 .Local branch Pub of the Year 2020. The modern interior retains many historic features in this fine old building. Three floors house a bar with five hand pumps serving mainly Cumbrian ales, a restaurant on the first floor plus a relaxing second floor room with comfy leather sofas. The terraced, courtyard beer garden is popular in summer. Large TV screens show sports. Private functions for family celebrations and events available. Meal reservations 07765 696679. Dogs allowed but downstairs only. Currently no food available
Restoration
This iconic pub won a CAMRA design award in 2009 for refurbishment, reflecting an impressive rebuilding. Work to convert a dilapidated shell started in 2007, preserving parts of a facade dating to C17 and older foundations of what was probably a merchant's house originally. Historic features have been conserved in several rooms over three floors. The building is Grade II-listed. There is a courtyard garden. Real ales and ciders and meals are served.
This Pub serves 4 changing beers (Mainly Cumbrian beers) and 2 regular beers.
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Source: National