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Bower House Inn
Eskdale,
Holmrook,
Cumbria,
CA19 1TD
Tel: 01946 723244
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Enjoying a tranquil location in the beautiful Eskdale countryside, the Bower House Inn is a traditional pub serving a good selection of cask ales, and is extremely popular for its excellent food.
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Kirkstile Inn
Loweswater,
Cumbria,
CA13 0RU
Tel: 01900 85219
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The Kirkstile Inn is in a secluded location in Loweswater, but the journey to find it is worthwhile, for this is an excellent Lakeland pub with a stunning backdrop. It serves a splendid selection of cask ales, some of which are brewed on the premises, accompanied by an extensive and delicious range of food. Regular live music.
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New Hall Inn
Lowside,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3DH
Tel: 015394 43488
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The New Hall Inn is a listed 17 th Century former coaching inn set in a busy location in Bowness-on-Windermere. It retains its traditional feel and serves a splendid range of ales and pub food.
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Shepherd’s Arms Hotel
Ennerdale Bridge,
Cumbria,
LA23 3AR
Tel: 01946 861249
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The Shepherd’s Arms is a popular pub with walkers as it is on the St. Bees – Robin Hoods Bay coast-to-coast route. It serves a range of well-kept local and guest ales, and a delicious food menu.
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Queen’s Head Hotel
Main Street,
Hawkshead,
Cumbria,
LA22 0NS
Tel: 015394 36271
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In the centre of this classic Lakeland village stands the Queen’s Head, a timbered Elizabethan building with a curious and charming interior. The pub serves an excellent selection of meals and makes good use of local produce, while the choice of ales is very good.
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Drunken Duck Inn
Barngates,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0NG
Tel: 015394 36347
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The Drunken Duck is a well-known traditional pub in the charming location of Ambleside. It is home to the Barngates Brewery, hence the beer on tap is excellent, and is complemented by an adventurous and tasty selection of meals.
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Black Bull Inn
Yewdale Road,
Coniston,
Cumbria,
LA21 8DU
Tel: 015394 41335
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Situated in the heart of Coniston Village, the Black Bull Inn is a very popular pub and hotel all year round. Superb ales from the Coniston Brewery are brewed on the premises, and a full range is kept in fine fettle at the bar. Customers may enjoy the cosy bar and lounge in the winter, or sit on the patio watching the world go by in the summer months. A good selection of bar meals is served, and good accommodation is also available.
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The Old Ginn House
Moor Road,
Great Clifton,
Cumbria,
CA14 1TS
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Located just outside the Lake District National Park is the Old Ginn House, a curiously shaped building with a modern, light and airy interior. It is definitely worth the detour. There are sadly no cask ales available, but the excellent quality and sheer size of the meals make up for that, with a range of classic dishes available, and the service is friendly and welcoming.
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The Traveller’s Rest Inn
Keswick Road,
Grasmere,
LA22 9RR
Tel: 015394 35604
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This wonderful old pub has been run by the same family for years, and they take great pride in their excellent Jennings ales and extensive menu of traditional Cumberland fayre, all served in atmospheric surroundings.
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The King’s Head
Thirlsmere,
Near Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 4TN
Tel: 017687 72393
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This historic 17 th Century former coaching inn enjoys a great location at the foot of Helvellyn and is well known for its excellent range of ales, its mouth watering selection of food and its warm Lakeland welcome.
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The Screes Inn
Nether Wasdale,
Cumbria,
CA20 1ET
Tel: 019467 26262
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The Screes Inn is a classic Lakeland pub in the peaceful village of Nether Wasdale, close to Wastwater and the screes in the Western Lakes. Cosy and welcoming, The Screes Inn has earned a deservedly strong reputation for its excellent food and its well-kept ales from local breweries. Bed and breakfast accommodation is also available.
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The Strands Hotel
Nether Wasdale,
Cumbria,
CA20 1ET
Tel: 019467 26237
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Situated opposite The Screes Inn in Nether Wasdale, The Strands Hotel has recently undergone a change of ownership; the new owners offer a warm welcome to guests and run the hotel and bar enthusiastically. There is an excellent choice of well-kept Jennings ales on offer, and the standard of the food is very impressive in this comfortable, cosy establishment. Good quality accommodation is also available.
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The Woolpack Inn
Boot,
Cumbria,
CA19 1TH
Tel: 019467 23230
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At the foot of the fearsome Hardknott Pass, at the head of Eskdale, is the classic Lakeland inn The Woolpack. The bar’s attraction is its minimalist simplicity, with no frills to spoil your enjoyment of the excellent ales, many of which are brewed on the premises. A large beer garden is a pleasant place to sit when the sun shines, and bed and breakfast accommodation is also offered.
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The Sun Inn
Coniston,
Cumbria,
LA21 8HQ
Tel: 015394 41248
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Enjoying a prime location in Coniston Village, The Sun Inn is a characterful 16th Century pub with many original features including slate floors and low-beamed ceilings. A good selection of local ales is offered, as well as good pub food. The patio and beer garden are usually very busy in the summer months, and make a welcome break for those returning from climbing the Old Man of Coniston. Two star hotel accommodation is also available.
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The Dog and Gun
Lake Road,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5BT
Tel: 017687 73463
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Keswick is a bustling little town in the heart of the Lake District, and offers an excellent array of pubs; The Dog and Gun is perhaps the best of them all. Low ceilings with wooden beams, flagged floors and eccentric paraphernalia adorning the walls make this a welcoming place to sit and enjoy one of the well-kept Cumbrian ales and to peruse the menu of substantial bar meals.
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