CRAG updates and amendments

Cumbria Real Ale Guide

As always, there are errors, omissions and updates for any real ale guide. These are ones we are aware of. Latest update Aug 31st 2008
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Aspatria, The Fox and Hounds: closed

Aspatria, The Grapes: selling real ale again - beers from Derwent brewery

Bardsea, the Old Farmhouse on A 5087, newly refurbished and sells real ale for functions and weekends.

Barrow in Furness, Abbey Tavern: closed since Christmas - no further details

Barrow in Furness, Harbour: likely to close

Barrow in Furness, Island Tavern is selling real ale

Baycliffe, Farmers Arms: OFF A5087 – Bought from Robinsons,

Bigrigg, Old Captain's House actually listed under Egremont.

Brampton Golf Club - now has three real ales on

Cummersdale, Spinners Arms: does not open or do meals Wednesday lunchtime.

Carlisle, the GRIFFIN: add outdoor drinking area symbol. Opening times Mon – Thur 9am – 11.30pm, Fri & Sat 9am – 12mn, Sun 10am – 11pm. Food Served Mon – Thur 9am – 9pm, Fri & Sat 9am – 8pm, Sun 10am – 6pm

Carlisle, the Sportsman: now selling real ale

Cleator, Three Tuns: omitted. Real ales - one - varying, from Jennings range. hours at least 1pm - 11pm, earlier in season.

Dalton in Furness, Lord Nelson - no longer sells real ale

Dovenby Ship: closed

Egremont, The Horn of Egremontomitted. Cumberland and Thwaites pump clips but under review because of new management

Grange over Sands, the Sands - now sells - local - real ales

Great Corby is entered twice. Both pubs are open as shown!

Haverigg, the former K-shoe club sells real ale.

Kendal, The Square Orange Cafe Bar sells real ale.

Kendal, Ring O Bells, re-opened after a period of closure, now serving Black Sheep and one other guest

Lamplugh Tip, now selling real ale, Jennings and 3 guests

Marton, New Inn closed and up for sale unlicensed

Maryport, Bounty - Jennings Bitter plus guest beer

Maryport Labour Club - sells real ale - Bombardier found there but may be changeable

Maryport, Captain Nelson: real ale on again.

Millom, Plough closed

Newby Bridge, Boat House closed, but has been bought by Lakeside Hotel to incorporate into hotel in some way

Newton in Furness, Village Inn sells real ale

Seascale - Beachcomber omitted: real ale but only in summer season

Seascale, Windscale club omitted: Ruddles Best Bitter

The Green, Punchbowl, entered under Millom - 4 miles away.

Troutbeck, The Queen's Head Hotel, now owned by Robinson's and serves only their beers. ie no local ones any more

Ulverston, Capitola Wine bar - now closed.

Ulverston, Devonshire now free of tie and selling 6 real ales, Lancaster beers at the moment

Ulverston, Millers Inn now selling real ale.

Ulverston, Sun Inn on Market Street, now sells Real Ale.

Westnewton, Swan Inn: closed

Whitehaven, Barra Jacks: omitted. Real ales Cumberland and Abbot Ale.

Whitehaven, Distressed Sailor: now selling real ale

Whitehaven Sunny Hill: omitted - serves a guest beer