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Turks Head, Alston

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Opens at 3:30pm
Operator: Independent
Market Place, Alston, CA9 3HS (View on Google Map)
(01434) 381148
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Overlooking the market cross and cobbled square it dates from 1646, being the first pub in the town. Now a traditional drinkers venue it has darts teams as well as domino players. There is a real fire in winter and this is a popular stop for walkers in the area. Hours of opening are flexible so please check before travelling. Regular updates on Facebook.

Information for this venue is provided by the Solway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Eden District
Last updated
22/04/2025
Last surveyed
12/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SOW/582
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
3:30pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
3:00pm - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Great Corby - Blonde
Great Corby - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted 14 times
Great Corby - Blonde
Great Corby - Blonde

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 14 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Black Sheep - Best Bitter

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
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