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Old Friends, Ulverston

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Opens at 1:00pm
Operator: Independent
49 Soutergate, Ulverston, LA12 7ES (View on Google Map)
(01229) 208195
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This welcoming old-fashioned locals pub is about 200m uphill from the town-centre. A former sea captain's house, it is 17thC and Grade II listed. There is a cosy snug in front of the bar with an open fire; another seating area with a TV is separated by a passageway with a hatch to the bar. Beers are sourced mostly from local brewers plus beers by their own brewery. A popular quiz night is held every Tuesday and there is a wonderful beer garden at the back with heating in the winter. Open 2pm to 11pm bank holiday Mondays (but check first). Pork pies are normally available Thursday to Saturday.

Historic Interest

A former sea captain's house, it is 17thC and Grade II listed.

Information for this venue is provided by the Furness Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland District Council
Last updated
06/05/2025
Last surveyed
26/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
FUR/1276
Asset of Community Value

Mid or late 18th-century small 3 roomed terraced pub up a set of steps from the street level. Has a lobby bar with a new counter, small bar on the left with 1960s fittings, and a small modernised lounge on two levels that was two rooms.

Mid or late 18th-century small 3 roomed terraced pub up a set of steps from the street level. Has a lobby bar with a new counter, small bar on the left with 1960s fittings, and a small modernised lounge on two levels that was two rooms.

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Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Old Friends - New Acquaintance
Old Friends - New Acquaintance Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 7 times
Old Friends - New Acquaintance
Old Friends - New Acquaintance

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Changing

Beers mostly local and includes beers brewed in the pubs own brewery.

Changing beers typically include: Old Friends (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild , Porter Ofen available

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports, TNT Sports - in separate room
Live Music Live Music
Occasional; guitar available to play!
Garden Garden
with covered area, lights and heater.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Tuesday evenings (7:30pm start)
Games Games
cards, dominoes, darts
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Old Friends
Transport
Close to bus routes (650m)
Stagecoach: 6, X6; Blueworks: 11 (Limited service to Barrow), X12 (Limited service to Coniston)
Nearby Station (950m)
Ulverston

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