CRAG updates and amendments <br>
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 updates added March 10th, 2010
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
Bridgfoot, Dukes Head: real ale back on after many years without. Robinson's Unicorn
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.
Cleator Moor, The Wheatsheaf: selling one real ale - Ennerdale Blond when visited
Cockermouth, Castle Bar: new pub with 4 real ales
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
Egremont, Blue Bell: real ale sold again
Egremont, Central: now selling real ales - two at last check
Grange over Sands, the Sands - now sells - local - real ales
Great Clifton, the Old Ginns: now selling real ale - Coniston at visit
Great Clifton, Market Cross: now selling real ale -Jennings Bitter
Great Corby is entered twice. Both pubs are open as shown!
Haverigg, the former K-shoe club sells real ale.
Hensingham, the Globe: sells two Cumbrian real ales
Hensingham, Distressed Sailor: now selling real ale
High Padstow, Ewe & Lamb: now selling real ale - Blackbeck beers
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 - no longer sells real ale - handpump now removed
Maryport, Captain Nelson: real ale on again.
Maryport, Lifeboat: now selling real ales - four good choices
Maryport, Golden Fleece: now selling real ale - two Jennings
Millom, Plough closed
Nether Wasdale, Low Wood Hotel: now selling real ale - Yates plus guest
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
Plumbland,Last Man Inn: now selling real ale - interesting selection of guests so far
Ravenstonedale, King's Head - closed
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, Anchor Vaults: no longer sells real ale
Whitehaven, Barra Jacks: omitted. Real ales Cumberland and Abbot Ale.
Whitehaven, Conservative Club: now sells real ale - Jennings Bitter but with potential for guests
Whitehaven, Howgate Hotel: now sells real ale - Jennings Cumberland seen
Whitehaven, John Paul Jones: no longer sells real ale
Whitehaven, Sunny Hill: omitted - serves 3 guest beers - Jennings Cumberland and two from Ennerdale
Whitehaven, Tavern: now sells real ale - 2 changeable beers, last seen as Black Sheep Bitter and Blackbeck Belle
Whitehaven, Three Tuns: no longer sells real ale
Whitehaven, Waterfront: no longer sells real ale
Workington, Blue Bell: now sells real ale
Workington, Bounty: now sells real ale - several handpumps