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
Please email webmistress@cumbriacamra.org.uk of anything to go on this page.
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