The 45 best bars and drinks in Carlisle

Loved this place. Great service. Menu amazing. Although no kids menu they made so much effort with my little girls and gave them small portions. Best cauliflower (burger) I've ever tasted. We live two hours away and I'd consider driving it just for that! 😄

We were a party of 6 adults and 2 kids, who had booked a few days in advance for a Saturday afternoon lunch and a couple of drinks. We were led to a downstairs table which was perfect for our party. Great buzz around the place from the customers at other tables, with a feeling of still being quite private. Ideal for conversation with the music not overly loud. Food order was taken swiftly and drinks were brought first. We had all came down from Edinburgh with only a few hours in town, so the service was fast which we appreciated. Food was excellent, portions were plentiful and tasty. Good value for money and a wide range of menu choices. Anything left on plates was because of the volume of food!! Adult portion was halved for kids; no problem for staff to accommodate this request. Cannot fault the staff on duty on Saturday 11/10 at 14:15....I was particularly impressed with each of the staff who attended to us. Would highly recommend and would definitely travel +1hour to do it again. Well worth a visit 👍🏼

Popped in here on the off chance I might find a GLUTEN FREE choice , and I was right!! The GLUTEN FREE MENU is very impressive, lots of choice!! I went for the Spring Chicken dish which was very well cooked , very well presented, and very tasty!! I just came to Carlisle for my tea as I'd travelled from Settle on the beautiful, scenic railway, and I have to say , I made a great choice!! The staff were very helpful and polite too , which makes a refreshing change!!

My family are from Essex and we are on holiday and wanted a really good sunday roast and due to the other very positive reviews we tried this place. And i can say with full confidence that that was the best roast i have had in a very long time. I couldn’t put my fork down and i’m honestly so happy that i found this place because ei have no bad things to say about it. Staff are very friendly and very welcoming when i had a person in a wheelchair with me, they offered us use of a ramp with the front entrance and moved chairs out the way for them. They also have a disabled toilet on the lower floor and regular toilets upstairs that were really nicely decorated. The atmosphere in the place is really nice and i thoroughly recommend this place to everyone. IF U WANT THE BEST ROAST EVER COME HERE ON A SUNDAY.

This place looks incredible with the exposed brickwork, copper piping lights and scene filled resin tables. Service was quick, plenty of ales on tap, food was tasty. I had the flat iron steak, cooked perfectly, my only critique would be a little over seasoned. Highly recommend.

Food was nice. Initial service from greeter made us feel like an inconvenience from the outset. Ok it was a walk in and we didn't reserve a table, simply tell us no room and we would find somewhere else. After pointed to "that table over there" by the maitre d a nice lady came over who was very polite and took ours drinks order. Then back to misery guts who asked if we were ready to order, one of us hadn't decided so he stood over us waiting for a choice and impatiently said he could start with anyone. How about get lost for 2 mins whilst we choose? Anyway the food was actually really nice. Nice lady checked on us to make sure all was ok and to ask if more drinks were needed. Good sized helpings. Sadly no room for dessert. Go back? Probably not after that welcome. Either face didn't fit or someone was having a bad day. Don't take it out on the customers fella.

Fantastic place - their steak was amazing, good wine and excellent service. Will definitely return

Seen reviews on Google so thought we would give it a try for some light bites Atmosphere was zero Bar staff come across as thou he couldn’t really care less Little trip to the toilet three cubicles only one had a lock and the one that did didn’t have any toilet roll Back at the table it wasn’t clean seems like a week since a cloth was run over it Food arrives as you can see from the pics Deffo not chicken shawarma more like tescos finest sliced chicken breast covered in a sauce what a don’t know a didn’t dare try The chicken strips was supposed to be salt n pepper they hadn’t seen salt or pepper in their shirt life span since leaving farm foods Asked to speak to the manager which didn’t happen got full refund Would not recommend this place to anyone even if it was last place on earth

Nice spot. Called in for a pint after dinner. While it was a quiet Tuesday evening when we called in the place felt very spacious and had a nice aesthetic and atmosphere.

LOCALS ONLY Came in for drinks , shots and food. Bartenders were rude, and served everyone else at the bar before serving us, despite the fact we stood there for 20 minutes and were there before all of the people served before us. Only got served because a local told the bartenders multiple times we’d been standing there much longer than anyone else. It took 10 minutes to get drinks, and an HOUR for the food, which came out lukewarm. Asked the man who brought our food for napkins, he ignored us, gave us a dirty look, walked away and never returned . The bartender who looks like a discount old Amy wine house was far from friendly too. Locals served first, tourists stay away!!!!!! Wings were the size of a finger, picture attached . “pitcher of long islands” was little more than coke with ice. Highly disappointed. It’s a good reflection of the entire backwater town.

Working locally and came in to watch the football. Have been in here before and the staff are always friendly but I’ve never actually had any food here. Ordered Tacos starter and mixed grill main. Expected standard pub grub but what I got was so much better than that. The mixed grill was very good, the meat was cooked perfectly. Full credit to the kitchen staff. I will eat here again and would totally recomend eating here to anyone. Great service and great food. Definitely worth a try.

My first visit with family. At the moment, the parking area in front of the building is unavailable, so parking is either round at the station car park or under viaduct. There's a nearby taxi stand and buses round the corner. Once inside, there's an upstairs dining area and public conveniences. Our meals were a fair price and we'll presented, without too much fuss on a plate. (I don't do photos of my meal.) A right amount, without being overrated. I really enjoyed my teapot of tea, all nicely presented I would recommend for all age groups, including children, dogs are welcome, too. This place ticks the boxes.👍

Personally, I'd avoid it if other places are available. We were a group of 9 walking in at 5pm on a Sunday. The menu was pretty poor with quite a few dishes not available. Two of the group went to order at the bar. The person behind the bar read back the order but when the receipt was checked they had deleted three items off, luckily this was caught before the food was delivered. It took quite sometime for the food to come. The beef roast was so raw it could of come off the cow just before plating up. This was feedback to the staff but nothing was done about it. The scampi was undercooked and greasy, that was sent back. The chicken strips were over cooked and tough but not sent back. The Mac & Cheese and the garlic bread were decent. The staff whilst not overly rude definitely made their feelings clear about us.

The bar staff - Laura and Emily - were very attentive - and quick too. The food was delivered very promptly, and when it arrived it hit the spot perfectly. Atmosphere was low key and conducive to conversation. No problems finding a table either.

Had a beautiful pint of guiness here as a Irish women I'm hard to please and let me tell you the fella Ollie did well I mean speaks for itself. Staff are so lovely and atmosphere on a Saturday was unreal good shout if visiting Carlisle! Thank you

Cracking little bar, nice location and friendly staff. We had a few drinks here the other weekend whilst celebrating our anniversary and bumped into some old pals so were there for quite a while, felt right at home - it is small, it can get busy - as can any bar. Everyone was having a good time and the atmosphere was mint

First visit late on a Friday night. The staff were fabulous, friendly and helpful. A very good choice of gins, where I was able to try one that was new to me. It's located at the top corner of Botchergate so perfect for watching the world go by. Located opposite the Citadel it's a great first stop off the bus or train. It's a small bar, but set out well to maximise space. It was clean and tidy too. As it was still warm we chose to sit outside, where staff checked on our needs and advised us of last orders. I am definitely going to visit again as I feel I could easily while away time relaxing here.

We visited a couple of nights ago while in the area. The staff were super friendly, drinks reasonably priced and the board games were a great touch! The decor of the place is super pretty too. Thoroughly enjoyed our night. Will definitely be back if we visit the area again. Thank you!

We initially loved this bar on our day out in Carlisle. We met here 1st and it had a great vibe. We came back late afternoon prior to getting our trains home. My daughter went to the toilet. Was gone less than 1 min and came back to our table outside. One of the bar staff came running out after her saying ‘Have you just been sick in the toilets - someone’s left lots of toilet roll everywhere’. My daughter prostrated that she’d had just been in there for a very quick pee- but the staff member was so rude. It totally ruined the bar for us and we left. Please be careful what you accuse people of! We were just having a drink before our train. Not drunk and certainly not vomiting!

Me and my friend visited this place earlier this week. We were looking for a safe place to leave our luggages while visiting Carlisle city. We were advised at the train station to go to this bar so we did :-) there was absolutely amazing and very friendly staff who took our heavy bags and kept them safe. We could enjoy our city walk and later on we actually had some drinks before our train was scheduled. I seriously would like to recommend this bar not only for your luggage storage but also for drinks and having a good time there :-)

Absolutely gorgeous cocktails! Particularly the Bay Breeze .. possibly my new favourite cocktail 😋 Very friendly staff too😊

Had a fantastic Sunday lunch here today. Food was lovely.. good sized portion and hot. Staff were really friendly too. Amazing all round. Will definitely visit again when next in Carlisle

We had Sunday dinners here and was lovely. we stayed for an hour after as the staff were friendly and really enjoyed ourselves. We decided to take our friends in for dinner on Friday and were told that the kitchen had closed early. Very disappointed as we could see other had meals.

Very impressed with this quirky little pub. Immaculately clean and a nice range of drinks. We didn't eat there, but plenty of people were eating and the food looked lovely.

Visited here on Friday night and all i can say is they went above and beyond for me and a friend. I am a wheelchair user and although they don't have wheelchair access Laura and all the staff made sure my wheelchair was safe and I was able to get in. A great night was had with friendly people and we will definitely be back to visit 5 stars is not enough to describe this pub or the staff

Found this one by Google search. The outside is of a typical pub facade that was the fashion many years ago. Dont be put off by it appearance from the outside because it serves some brilliant meals in what is a tardis once inside. Has a one way system around the inside that works really well for these covid times we live in. Will say the chips were the best that I have tasted for as long as I came remember. Crisp on the outside and lovely soft fluffy inside. Of the meals we had nothing when to waste and there was plenty of it.

A really homely vibe to this quirky pub (which is also dog friendly 👍). We were made to feel very welcome by Ethan and team. A great choice of food - totally recommend the macaroni, cheese with chorizo. Nice beer garden too. The milk churn stool is fabulous!❤️.

Great pub with fantastic food and staff. We got lucky as last walk ins for the Sunday Roast and it didn't disappoint! Definitely recommend booking ahead. Pub is dog friendly and Daisy certainly approved.

I like the Brickyard; it's a great little venue. Nice people and a great bar. Wheelchair access is possible via the side door. Currently, there are no accessible toilets, but I have been advised that there are active plans to convert the current performers dressing room into an accessible bathroom. That will take it from a great venue to a perfect venue.

Fantastic venue... easy access and really looked after our crutched friend... first timer but will be back.

Yeah great Maiden Scotland. Paid on the door. Nee mither. Of course do take.out a mortgage for drinks but sadly that's everywhere now.

First time here and what a great venue Good acoustics, great bar and friendly staff 👍

Great little venue for music

Great little venue. Friendly staff. Good sound.

A back to roots venue, great place to see your favourite band. Pricing is very competitive and the staff are really thoughtful.

The atmosphere, service and food at Royal Outpost are all top notch! I was visiting Carlisle for a project and happened across this treasure. My prawn and pork belly starter (yes I ordered two don’t judge me) was delicious and decadent, and the beef so tender and wholesome with spice and flavour. If you are visiting Carlisle, make this your stop. If you’re not, it’s worth the trip!

We came to Carlisle from Glasgow for the first time, over the weekend! Obviously we haven't booked anything for the evening 🫣 walk in and we're amazed! Good for wee ones as well! P.S. Of course we had to had dessert 😀, unfortunately the wee one already started the Sticky toffee pudding before talking a picture! Outside area and 2 levels inside ready to welcome you! Worked as a chef for 18 years and it's really hard to impress me 😅 but they managed! Well done and thank you! 🤗

Lovely find on a work trip away. Had a fish curry - came with rice. Delicious. Such genuine flavours. Other customers seemed to be enjoying their food too from what I could hear.

Beautiful Asian/Thai style food, bao buns are fantastic as is the Korean dolsot bibim bap on the lunch menu, absolute gem of a place, our new go-to restaurant that we wish we'd discovered years ago.

we’ve been here multiple times now and never once left disappointed! sad to see that it’s never really busy because the food is really good and it’s not too expensive. recommend the bao buns and the spring rolls :) the staff is always really accommodating to any requests.

Really delicious... As someone who lived in Asia for 13 years I can say that it's pretty authentic ✨💯

Honestly, this place is unreal! The food was banging – full of flavour and cooked perfectly. Proper 10/10 meal, I couldn’t fault a thing. We ate some absolutely banging dishes – seafood was on point! The staff were sound too, really friendly and looked after us well. Vibes were great, food came out hot and fresh, and everything just hit the spot. Hands down one of the best places I’ve eaten in Carlisle – I’ll definitely be back!

A Sunday train to Carlisle, a brief escape on a grey, windy afternoon. A short stroll led us to The Last Zebra - a name that promises something a little different, and a modern, lively interior that delivers. It's busy, popular, and suits almost any company. Service was a highlight: our Canadian server, with her soft English and warm manners, made the visit even brighter. Food was quick, simple and well done. A charming spot to linger over a meal or simply watch the world go by. As for the name, it's cheeky, memorable, and entirely justified. The Last Zebra isn't just the last of its kind; it's one you'll hope to see again. ✨🦓

The food here tasted great! Also a nice place for drinks. I would go back if I was in the city again

Absolutely amazing, would definitely recommend. The food is a bit pricey, but the portion size and flavour is absolutely worth it. The staff were lovely and it was an overall amazing experience. I had the ruby curry naan and it was amazing.

We came here on a recommendation from a lady at the military museum in the castle and we are so glad we did! The best food we had all week and very good service too. We had halloumi fries, broccoli and green beans with Parmesan, chunky fried fish as a three dishes deal (£26) plus chicken kebabs. Really great beers too

We booked here after our usual place was fully booked on a Sunday. We were seated quickly by the polite staff. We ordered 3 different drinks from the juice bar section of the drinks menu , that arrived promptly, and were beautiful! When the waitress came to take our order, we were disappointed to hear that the lamb and chicken Sunday roasts had sold out, this was a bit of a blow because that's exactly why we'd gone in, it would have been appreciated if we had been told about this before we had ordered the drinks, it was only 3pm, but guessed that they may have been previously very busy. Myself and my husband opted for the beef dinner, my daughter opted for the chicken karaage. When dinner arrived, it was presented well, it looked very appealing. It tasted nice, but would have been nicer if it had been warmer, so slightly disappointed .My daughter loved and recommends the chicken. Overall the decor was tasteful. The staff were really polite and friendly but we felt that the food was a bit of a let down. Drinks were amazing though. So we may give this place another go, but maybe earlier on in the day!

As expected. All was good, had tapas and was lovely. Thankyou. Loved the beer selection as well.

Lovely food and friendly staff, a must if you are in the area.

Not all Green King pubs are the same. The food at this one is a cut above. Fresh herbs and chillies. Really well prepared. Also, a better selection of ale than the norm. Pet friendly too

Good pub. Nice big bar, good for watching sports. Friendly staff. Family friendly. Food is pretty good, it's Greene King menu. Cheaper drinks when football on using the Greene King sports app. Also can get plenty of free drinks with it.

Food is consistent, and reasonably priced. Standard pub fare. Loud on game days, and difficult to get a table, which is to be expected. Service generally pretty good.

Always a friendly welcome and a chat with Christine and Kirsty who were on today. Enjoyed a pint watching the football. Service excellent and the ultimate sharer was worth it.

Always a friendly atmosphere, great place to come and watch the football or have a quiet drink. Good food and lovely staff. Always recommend

Went with my son , we had the 2 meal deal with had the fish and chips , great value ! Lovely white flakey fish and crispy thin batter x worth the money , so 2 fish and chips and 2 drinks was rnd 23 quid xcant complain. Apart from the menue cards could really do with a wash ?? Bit sticky

A lovely, friendly place. Staff are friendly. Very welcoming pub, would totally recommend.

Had an absolute blast at Walkabout! The energy was on point — great music, lively crowd, and solid drink options. What really stood out was the service — Thalia behind the bar was incredible. Super friendly, quick with the drinks, and just a great vibe all around. She really made the night feel even more fun. Can’t wait to come back!

The bouncers didn't check our IDs and while I was in the patio area, I was told by a bouncer to have 'some respect for myself' even though there were many people wearing much less than me as it was Halloween. Also, my friend wasnt allowed back in after having fresh air and was unable to get their things. The bouncers were incredibly unprofessional and were acting like they were on a power trip instead of prioritising the safety of the customers.

Travelling through Carlisle for a trip and spent the night at Walkabout. Archie was, no, is the best server in the world. My girlfriend was really picky on drinks and he was able to help whilst still serving loads of people and not making us feel forgotten. You don’t find good customer service in young people nowadays but this man is incredible

Been a couple of times when we've been passing through Carlisle. The food is ok for what you get, feel like the prices don't reflect the portions. The tables seem to always be sticky too.

We did a bottomless brunch here. Thalia was our server she was so lovely and helpful. She was quick at serving us drinks and she also let us modify some drinks that weren’t on the menu. It was the perfect brunch

Visited this weekend on a trip up to the north, was served by Thalia who provided incredible service for my entire visit. She is a credit to your team and I will be returning and recommending to friends and family!!

Don’t remember how I got there. Don’t remember how I left. All I know is that as soon as I stepped in the building, Archie appeared out of thin air like the answers to all my prayers. My guy was pouring drinks like his life depended on it. Fast. Flawless. Utterly, truly majestic. At one point i saw him make six shots with one hand and hype up a group of girls with the other. Pretty sure he called one of them a queen and it healed her emotional trauma. He isn’t just some random guy on the bar…he’s also a part time therapist. He handed me a shot of tequila and comforted me while I sobbed uncontrollably about my dead stick insects—told me it was okay to hate my mother for feeding them to my crusty cat that has no teeth and smells like beef hoola hoops. His presence heals all wrong in your life. I would follow this man into war. I would name my first born child after him. If he told me to fight the devil himself, I would do it with no questions asked. If you go here and Archie isn’t working…leave. If he is, prepare for the best night of your life. All hail Archie.

Great staff. Always lovely and welcoming. Great food!! My son loves the katsu chicken. Has it everytime!! Great pub if your on your own, can just go in and made to feel comfortable x

Went on Saturday night & the atmosphere was great, very busy and everyone was upbeat, staff were very nice & helpful! Singing performance from Megan was absolutely amazing too🤩 Had a couple of little bites to eat which were lovely & came out very quickly even though it was so busy!

Extremely dog friendly. Every member of staff came to greet our springers. A bowl of water was provided as soon as we sat down and they had their photo taken for the wall. We were so impressed that we went back next day for a meal. Staff remembered the dogs names and made a fuss. Nice little doggie menu. Quick service and nothing was too much trouble. Lovely meal at affordable prices for all of us

Absolutely amazing place for food, every meal has been made to perfection, the staff Connor, Aalyah, Chantel and Kyle are lovely (as are the rest of the staff who work here) they always make you feel welcome and taken care of. The prices are very reasonable, it can get busy but that's just a sign of a great place. They do quiz nights and different things, I would definitely recommend you check it out.

Good food and great value. We took advantage of the buy one get one free burger deal. The service was friendly and efficient.

Arrived with friends and ordered through the app and the drinks came really quick very friendly staff Connor Megan and chantel was soo friendly. The food was delicious so big shout out to the chefs on. It was a great atmosphere.

Great all round, thanks to staff for making our afternoon memorable. Cheers!!

Made it to Carlisle with my hubby! 🧳💑 We did a quick stroll around the town – and guess what? The cathedral was closed again 😅⛪️ So now it's time to chill at the local gem, The Kings Head Pub 🍻✨ Cheers to mini adventures and happy city breaks! 🌆❤️ #CarlisleVibes #PubTime #CityEscape

The King's Head is a wonderful traditional pub with a very intimate atmosphere. We stopped by for lunch while passing through Carlisle on our travels. I had the smaller fish & chips while my partner opted for steak pie & chips. The fish was excellent, however the chips were quite thick & as such undercooked in the middle, plus there seemed to be mixed sizes (steak chips, French fries etc) so I left most of them, but it was reasonably priced, and I can imagine it's a belting little place on a weekend night. Lovely place, staff straightforward & attentive, kid certainly go back again. Just without the chips 🍟👍.

Good if it's open, but rarely is. Was a good pub for many years. Beers always well kept and a good pint. However for over 3 years now can never count on it being open. They won't use social media to communicate so a lottery if it's open. They close if it's quiet, if it's busy on a Saturday they will definitely close as apparently wants to look after staff and not have them overwhelmed. Also will just be randomly closed on certain nights with no communication.

Small to Small Medium sized area downstairs. Bar area is reasonable well stocked, though the draught selection is limited. Prices reasonable. Food is served, though I cannot comment as I didn't order anything. Upstairs, I think there is another seating area, where there is a lot more room. Toilets are clean.

Has a 'locals' vibe about it in all the best ways. Popped in for a quick pint (or two) on a Saturday afternoon and it soon got busy; very lovely and obviously a popular place to come for a drink in the city centre.

This place is in the good pub beer guide but unfortunately it should be in the rude bar staff guide. Sullen barmaid actually turned 6 paying adults away with a sleeping baby in the middle of the afternoon whilst there were only 2 other customers in. Please update website to show you don't want any children in and actually you don't want to make any money. And get friendlier staff

We came across this quaint little pub tucked down a side street off the main shopping area in the centre of Carlisle and decided to pop in for some lunch. We were greeted by a delightfully friendly woman behind the bar ,given menus, and told to sit where we like. The menu only had a handful of items, and I chose the steak pie with chips,peas, and a jug of gravy. There were only a few people in the pub so we were served immediately and our food arrived promptly. The meal was served on a large plate, and I was pleasantly surprised at the sizeable slab of steak pie I was given, which also tasted delicious. The thick-cut chips needed a little longer as they were frozen in the middle, but overall, the meal was nice and worth the money, although I would have liked more gravy, and I wouldn't have paid anymore.

CAN I JUST STATE THAT MYSELF AND MY DISABLED SISTER WENT TO YOUR DISABLED TOILET AND I WAS TOLD BY AN UN PROVISIONAL LOCAL THAT THERE CAN ONLY BE 1 PERSON ALLOWED IN TOILET BECAUSE MY SISTER WAS NOT IN WHEEL CHAIR.MY SISTER HAD CATHETER ON WHICH WITH HER DISABILITY SHE STRUGGLED TO EMPTY.CAN YOU TRAIN YOUR STAFF THAT DISABILITY SHOULD NOT BE SHUNED BY YOUR LOCAL IDEATE TO THE RIGHT OF THE BAR.PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED CAN GET DRESSED UP.....THINK TWICE PEOPLE WHO NO NOTHING ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED.IF YOUR DISABLED I WOULD STAY CLEAR OF THIS BAR.

Had a blast over the weekend staff mint and doormen are brilliant so funny yet still on the ball if out to happen : cheap drinks as well cheapest place we went . Just canny all round . Defo worth a visit. Even bagged me self a straw key ! If you na you na lol

Very busy pub about 50 yards from Railway Station Cheep & cheery, good atmosphere

Nice place, didn't see any food on offer?? Good beer, wish there were a couple of real ales on tap though!

A large boozer close to Carlisle Station, when you walk in The Caledonian it feels old fashioned but the bar staff are friendly and the prices are very reasonable.

Nice, sporty bar, plenty of choice for drinks and not expensive

Was in Carlisle for the weekend went into the Caledonian with my husband to watch rangers n celtic play and we were personally verbally abused by celtic supportas we had to leave in the end as it was too much staff done nothing

Great place. Good for snack foods but kitchen limitations mean they can't cook fried foods. The staff are lovely, and looked after us well.

My first visit here. Helpful and friendly staff. A small, tidy bar with aircon for those who wanted to cool off. We chose a table outside to make the most of the evening sunshine and warmth. It's a great place to watch the world go by and the modified vehicles traverse the city. Located opposite the Citadel it's a great first stop off the bus or train. Has a good range of gins available and offers cocktails by the jug to share. Will definitely go again.

A fun and quirky spot in the heart of Carlisle! 🍸 We stopped by Open Mind for a gin cocktail and loved the unique atmosphere – especially the wings hanging from the ceiling, which make you feel like you might just take off after a drink or two 🪽😄 Friendly staff, relaxing vibe, and creative decor. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town and looking for something a bit different! #CarlisleGem #OpenMindBar #GinAndWings

Every single time I've been here, it's been friendly, welcoming and had a wonderful atmosphere. Downstairs they have a dj booth and area for a band and upstairs a room of armchairs and sofas full of nooks and crannies for chats and catch ups. Love it. Edit: we ate here and it's incredible. Really, really good food, homemade soup to die for.

Staff were very kind as we were tourists who arrived late. Was close to closing but still invited us in and made us great cocktails. We had time to play board games and were overly noisy yet still staff were all good vibes. Thank you and wish you all the best for your small business

The jaffa cake cocktail and black forrest cocktail are the most delicious drinks I have ever treated myself to. This gaffe is dog friendly and serves delicious food. Would defiantly recommend the chipotle chicken burritos. Friend staff and quick service. This place is absolutely perfect for cheeky cocktails with a friendly safe atmosphere. I recommend the jaffa cake cocktail, it actually taste like a jaffa cake.

Very relaxed atmosphere with fantastic ales.

Great venue with great sound too. Standing only bit this only adds to the atmosphere. Beer was also good value for money. Only around 5 mins walk from the bus station. 10 from the train station. Definitely worth another visit

Nice small venue on the periphery of the city, plenty of parking spaces, free on street parking after 7pm, car park across from the front door charges 24/7 but but not that expensive. There is a large bar as you go in which is opened up early, so you don't need to queue in the rain! I was down to see Dutch rockers FOCUS, it was unallocated seating, not sure if it is always the case, I managed to get a front row seat, there was a gap between seat and stage so you're not pressed up to the stage, the sound quality was excellent, someone must have told the sound engineer that there are mid and high frequencies. - it's not all about the bass! Focus were brilliant. The toilets were clean, staff friendly. The only slight negative was the light rig, had a bright white light shining into my face all night, don't know why lights are positioned behind the band facing out into the audience. As this venue is only about a two hour drive I hope to visit it again.

Brilliant venue,been here a few times never disappointed 🤘🎸

An excellent venue for shows and live music. I've been, a few times, to see bands and comedy acts. Up front and personal. Bar, at the side of the hall, is a good size and service is always quick. Good selection of drinks, all served in plastic for safety reasons. Parking opposite and 100 m from a local bus stop. Bus station is only about 700 m walk.

Visited to see Angela Barnes. The place was spotless, the staff super friendly and the show was great. Perfect small venue.

Saw a show recently, was a good venue, small as expected and good priced beer

Food - 3/5 Ambiance - 3/5 Accessibility - 5/5 Cost - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Summary - 4/5 Once a fire station for Carlisle, it is now an arts and entertainment venue. When I visited, part of the ground floor area was sectioned off and a baby 'disco' was being held! Besides the function area, the ground floor also holds the box office and the McGrew's restaurant where I stopped for lunch. The Hunter chicken burger was okay; good portion, reasonable price. Upstairs, there are more functions rooms and also the Carlisle Contemporary Art gallery (free to visit). Tip: Visit the website and read about the history of the place. Overall, it's a good place, well maintained/staffed and seems like a decent venue for various activities. The history side to the fire station is also interesting!

Brilliant venue! We went to watch a band (Blue Scarrow were amazing!) They have open mic nights, jam sessions, and performances from local bands! Quirky decor too!

It really is a fantastic little place for performers and audiences. I don't know of anywhere else you can catch a spoken word night, an electronic music set at an open mic and then a sludge metal band, all within a few days of each other. The platform it gives to musicians that are just starting out or that would otherwise struggle to get in front of audience is brilliant too. The staff are all wonderful too! Give them a follow on socials and keep an eye on the upcoming events, there really is something for everyone.

Went along by chance when we were passing through Carlisle. What a great venue! Gutted there isn't a place like this in my town!

A bit of a Bohemian hideout. Always super chilled.

A great wee venue!

A quirky little music/arts venue tucked away in an old mill building in a suburb of Carlisle. Features a wide variety of music genres and always entertaining. Have a drink or coffee at the bar. Friendly staff and a relaxed sociable atmosphere. Appeals to a wide age range. Dancing. Open mic nights. Established and new bands/singers. Great place...well worth a visit

I live next door to this venue. Never been inside but I can hear all the music free of charge whenever the fire door is open. Unfortunately it's not my kind of music, being as I am 60+, but if they throw in some free beers too I'll not complain! 😂😂

Broken glass everywhere. Wet floor with more broken glass. Fighting! Lots of young men milling around outside. Didn't feel safe. Shame as singer was great and bar staff good.

Who is that Mr Macphisto get a life you saddo. Brilliant pub great music the singer can sing anything and had the whole bar going. Absolutely loved it thank you.

What a great night, the place was heaving when we arrived, but the atmosphere was friendly and happy. The bar staff were brilliant. The music had everyone up dancing and having fun.

On a hot sunny afternoon we fancied going into Bocata but walked away as the music was deafening. Others were walking away too. We found a table outside the Andalusian which is around 100 yds away, and around a corner, yet we could still hear the singer blaring out, hearing every word which made a conversation even 100yds away rather difficult. This would be bad enough on an evening but ridiculous on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Turn it down Bocata and have some respect for people sitting outside other bars, your competitors and those unfortunate enough to who live within earshot of your bar.

Brilliant atmosphere, bar staff borderline crazy but in a really good way. A very enjoyable evening.

Good tunes. Decent drink. Great night out. We loved all the twinkly lights x

Great place to enjoy music and have a drink with freinds. Great bar staff

Excellent museum, the dinosaur exibit very well laid out and informative. Plenty of space inside for wheelchairs users. Recommend to buy the annual pass as there is loads to see.

Tullie House has always been my favourite museum in the North West- Rich in local and Border History, Tullie House never fails to impress. Their limited time exhibitions are always presented to a very high standard, and I recently visited the rEvolution Dinosaur exhibit, which was a solid 10/10. The Tullie refurbishment makes the building look fresh and new.

Attractive local museum which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment. Nice cafe and arts and crafts related talks are sometimes held. Cafe gave a positive impression, did not consume anything there. Only looked at some free displays, some impressive artefacts like a prehistoric gold bangle and a large key to one of the old city gates. Attractive tiled stairway, mosaic floor and bannister with coats of arms

The kids absolutely loved it. It is so changed since I have been there. The exhibitions were great and the Dino exhibit was really interesting.

It’s our second visit to Tullie Gallery this year – and once again, the exhibition left us truly impressed! 🎨😍✨ There’s something about this place that keeps calling us back… always inspiring, always worth it. 💫🖼️ If you’re ever in Carlisle, don’t miss it! 📍👀 #TullieGallery #ArtVibes #CarlisleCulture #GalleryLove 💕🎭

The extra exhibition of dinosaur world is interesting and informational. However, at the lower floor of Roman exhibition was disappointing. For example, my young grandson was spelling out a name,that required a ,"u" after helping to search, no u's , so I spoke to assistant, apparently, no U's. This does not take into consideration, that our children learn phonetically, having a letter missing, is annoying. The rest of our explore was fine.

Recently opened exhibition Dinosaur rEvolution is well worth visiting. Great fun for a family and people of all ages. New discoveries about dinosaurs led to the new way of thinking about how they looked and how they lived. It is bright, it is interactive, it is informational, and it is fun.

Went to Walby Farm Park whilst on holiday to do some pumpkin picking and had a great day. Was a group of friends, lots to do like the tractor ride, seeing the animals and playing games. The pumpkins were incredibly well priced and well displayed and we thoroughly enjoyed the pumpkin slingshots! The staff were also really lovely and accommodating especially on the tractor ride! Great day/morning out

We came here as a pit stop on our way to see family in Northumberland. And wow impressed - the was so much to do and the fact that they had a halloween pumpkin event on, that you can pick your own pumpkin in the field, 1 pumpkin for each child was included into the ticket price no matter how big! And can also carve them there and then! Outdoor play areas and we'll as indoor, Plenty of seating and can order food. This was well worth the money and love how friendly it all was! Will definitely come back and different time of the year!

Great for kids. Adults pay almost as much. Fun attractions, most of them at no extra costs. The barrel train behind the quad was a hit. Tip: Get one adult to accompany the kids and have a nap in the car.

We visited from Derbyshire while on holiday, for my little boys 4th birthday. Despite it being a coldish Oct day, this place was great! Loads to do both inside and out with things to suit both my farm mad youngest and the older kids (aged 5, 9 and 13) in our group! The food was lovely, better quality than we have had at other, similar places. All the staff were friendly and helpful, especially Jackson who seemed to be everywhere! All in all a great experience and good value for money!

Another fun day out with the family spending time with all the animals and playing indoors and out. We've always gone during the week and its been quiet each time which we find perfect for our young child. The play areas are fantastic with areas for each age range and we love spending time in the barn. The cafe has a large variety of tasty options, the malteaser slice is a favourite of ours. The staff are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. There's plenty to do regardless of that famous Cumbrian weather and we can't wait to come back time and time again.

Walby Park Farm is a fantastic day out for families, offering a wide range of activities that kept the children engaged all day. The only slight drawback was the lack of direct animal feeding opportunities, which are often a highlight at similar attractions. Overall, an excellent experience.

A great place with lots to do inside and out for a range of ages from very little ones to older pre teens. The cafe service is friendly but very slow even just for a coffee. A well thought out design of space, as the parents/ carers can sit and chat and easily see their children.

Situated next to the Premier Inn it's a great place to enjoy a Sunday Carvery or an all you can eat breakfast You can reserve a seat or just turn up for either.Sunday Carvery is noon till 6pm and was excellent value,served by friendly staff. The staff keep the place clean and clear the tables,unlike Wetherspoons !.The bar has a good range of drinks and there's plenty of outside benches,though the interior is tastefully decorated. Its family friendly with a play area for children around the side. Highly recommend and carvery was as delicious and good value for money.

Friendly staff, good quality food at affordable prices. Yes, it is a chain but that doesn't need to be a bad indicator. I can say that this is of my favorite Britain food chain. Food is of basic good quality and that is better than many other locations. Before searching hours for a place to eat and drink I go to Brewers Fayre. Especially this one left a good impression.

Visited family today and called for dinner with someone who actually works for the company. Being in the hospitality trade ourselves it was a pleasure to receive such great service. Food came out piping hot , all plates came at the same time and the table staff were excellent. Will definitely return when visiting again.

We absolutely love going here as a family for the unlimited breakfast, what a bargain £10.99 for an adult and 2 kids under 16 eat free with any paying adult. The food is always lovely, the staff are polite and helpful, the service is top quality. Karen has always gone above and beyond for us, we look forward to seeing her whenever we visit, she is a credit to the team. We've also been for meals before and each time it has been really good, great value for money and very tasty.

Stopped here on the way up to Scotland for breakfast, friendly staff, nice and clean 👌 perfect for a stop off.

This was my first visit. The attention to detail regarding food allergies was second to none. I opted for the carvery Roast Dinner. I was even offered that the chef would prepare me some vegetables, especially, as the ones already prepared contained dairy. The food was delicious. The meat, turkey, and beef were both cooked to perfection. There is nothing I can say in a negative vein at all. I will definitely come back again.

Spent 3 weeks here (for business) the food was very good when they had it. Unfortunately most of the time a large portion of the menu was unavailable. One signiture dish was unavailable for the whole 3 weeks I was there. However the staff were very helpful and friendly.

Amazing Sunday Roast! Came for my Wifes Birthday with are little Boy and we were blown away with how tasty everything was. I had the starter of chicken goujons with a cheese and BBQ sauce, it was delicious. We both had the roast 10/10 ❤ finished off with cookie dough and the OB sticky toffee pudding. The staff were very professional and polite. Suggesting the burger for are one year old who couldn't get enough if it ! We are looking forward to coming back 😊

Fantastic experience at The Old Bank! We came as a group of foodies with kids and we were very well looked after. The service was quick (we had pre-ordered), the staff caring and helpful and the food was delicious! I had Sunday Roast Chicken and it was a bit dry but my starter (fish cake) and the side of cauliflower cheese was so delicious that it compensated for it. Those who had the roast beef absolutely loved it. Quirky place. Lovely vibes.

We went to The Old Bank for a Sunday Roast, and it was epic! The portions were huge, the meat cooked to perfection and came with all the trimmings. The staff and service were just incredible - all were super friendly, attentive, and really lovely. They allow dogs too, and made a proper fuss of our 2 Frenchies, so we all felt very well looked after. We also had the madras kiev and lasagne bites starters, which were amazing, and also very generous portions. Highly recommend this great restaurant to anyone in the area. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Carlisle!

What an absolute gem of a find! The Old Bank exceeded all expectations – the food was excellent, full of flavour and beautifully presented. The cocktails were fantastic, crafted with real care and creativity. The service was just as impressive – warm, friendly, and attentive without ever being overbearing. Matt and Harry have created something really special here, and it shows in every detail of the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back again soon. A big well done to the team – highly recommended!

Blown away by The Old Bank! As soon as I read the menu outside I was already interested by the choices the chef had made, and I was not disappointed. I ordered the steak and beef cheek pie and my partner ordered the Chicken supreme, we both cleaned out plates. The decor is quirky and fun and the toilets were even very nice! If I lived anywhere near Carlisle, I'd be here all the time!

4th October 2025 were booked in arrived on time but a large group were in and Obviously did not want to leave when they were meant to . Staff poor at dealing with this and we along with several other couples had to wait 20 minutes before tables cleared and cleaned . During this time I asked for a drink but the waitress wasn’t very clued up and the gin and tonic I ordered she was going to put cola in it !! When it did Come it was drowned in tonic with no taste of gin . This was replaced by a manager .we were looking forward to a great meal as reviews were great what we got was not the best .we ordered a pie which sounded fabulous it came with mash carrots and a sauce all of these were good but the pie was small the pastry dry and the crust burnt and the filling almost non existent very disappointing. We did order a sweet my wife had sticky toffee pudding which she said was excellent and I had a run and raisin dish with banana. It has some sort of pastry as part of it which was not great I found the raisins and the banana but no a taste that would suggest any rum had been In it . Overall I appreciate the place was very busy and the group of approximately 30 persons who overstayed their time had caused problems and maybe we suffered as a result of this but this was a special meal for my wife’s birthday and it was not a great experience

Came in off the street ( very rainy!) and knew nothing about the place. Amazing food - my partner and I shared a first course - risotto - and a main course - steak pie. Absolutely delicious and more than enough for the two of us. Highly recommended!!

Standard 'spoons, does what it says on the tin. Good location in the town centre, with a sister pub just up the road. The usual wide selection of food, and doesn't seem to take long for a table to become free. We wandered in on a busy summer Saturday afternoon and got a table straight away. There's parking just over the road if needed, with multiple paid locations nearby. Food was slightly less on par than we have come to expect on that day, with both our pizza bases and toppings very thin, and the cardboard-like base was crispy and overcooked, much like the poppadoms we ordered. Just didn't represent the value we've come to expect in Wetherspoons.

new big smoke burger was amazing.!! Much prefer new bigger burgers than the old burgers. All the staff were lovely and friendly as always. Cleanliness standard amazing toilets spotless, even witnessed staff checking them. All empty tables clean and freshly wiped by a member of staff. Definitely will visit again

We went to Carlisle on a jolly boy's outing stayed in a budget hotel across the road from the "Woodrow Wilson". You know the drill for these outings - hit every pub you can. Well,that's fine - if you want pay through the nose for your tipple - go right ahead. We tried a few - but you know when you hit that sweet spot - when price and ambiance come together = Wetherspoons. You know your in the right place . Viva Wetherspoons.

A quick bite whilst on a training course nearby. Service was quick, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. It appeared busy for a Monday lunchtime with a number of groups of people having a good catch-up. All the facilities were downstairs, including the accessible toilet. Accessible entrance. There was an outside space to the rear for the brave. It was a tad chilly today. You can order on the app if you want your meal exactly as on the menu. If not, order at the bar, and don't forget to take a quick pick of the table number. The expected cheap and basic Wetherspoons food, but our Cheese and Bacon Loaded Chips were such a disappoint. It was more like a sprinkle than loaded, not enough to even taste.

You always know what to expect in a spoons.. The chicken wings with naga hot sauce are the best thing on the menu. Friendly service and a decent cheap pint of pale ale on a weds foe just £2.15. You cant beat the places.

This Wetherspoons is close to both the Train Station and the city center so we were pleasantly surprised to find a free table without much difficulty. Wait time from ordering was a bit longer than we're used to but still only 10 minutes. In most other chains this would be considered a short wait. Staff were both courteous and efficient. Food quality was a little poorer than at less busy Wetherspoons - the chips were fresh but the egg, though runny inside, had a slightly leathery top surface. Too long under the warmer perhaps? I ordered ice cream with fruit to follow. It arrived in a soup dish with LOTS of fruit and was enough for the 2 of us.

Great selection of real ales on for the 12 day October beer festival ( but they always have a good range on anyway)

Nice place to enjoy a drink as its my very first drink in Carlisle after a long journey. Quick service and plenty of seating. Atmosphere wasn’t bad either. Location is great just 2 mins away from station. Full of local people, may be because their favourite place.

Our first visit to Carlisle the rufus weatherspoon. It was a bit busy when we were there for early dinner. I loved the sticky Korean spicy chicken with Korean sauce and boiled rice. I had a cranberry juice. The chicken pieces were fresh and crispy. Just perfect. Pity the boiled rice was small portion not enough for me. I wonder if I could ask for extra portion of rice and I will pay for it. My friend she had lamb curry with pineapple mixed OJ. We would definitely come back.

Busy place. Pizza was okay - not the best, but at £5.79 or whatever for a pizza and a drink, I've got a cheek to complain!

Cracking atmosphere watching Man United get thrashed by Brentford—huge cheer when Bruno missed his pen! Humiliation continues post-Grimsby. Staff were friendly and constantly on the move. Loved the Jalfrezi—spicy, satisfying, spot on! Elvis Juice with the meal was a welcome bargain. 🍛⚽🍻

Enjoyed a few drinks in here with friends. Quite lively on a Saturday afternoon with sport on the screens creating a vibrant atmosphere. Ales were of a good quality 👌

Cool place, taste food, Quick Service, New Christmas Menu, Very busy on weekends, Friendly and nice Staff, Outside nice garden, patio, smooking area, close to buses and train station in Carlisle. Only 10 min walks from Main City Square. Bus station- 12 min walks, You need go there and You will be happy and love that place :-) DJ console, party music, sport sky sports and more

Very busy high street Spoons that is very sports orientated inside.Definitely a drinkers pub and a place to go after you've done your shopping.Only had a drink this time but I did see plenty of food going out and it looked great.Service at the bar was quick and the staff were friendly, well worth a visit if your in the area!!!! Mary St Car park just across the road and down the alley ,pay and display .

A friend brought us here while we were visiting and honestly the food was incredible. We tried the Chicken Parmesan and the Shepherds Pie it was so delicious that we went back the second time after craving the food. I will say when we did go back I ordered the shepherds pie again it was a little bit on the sweeter side but it was still good. For the portion size and quality the price in our opinion was worth it. We will deff be back when we visit again x

I was just passing by when a thought crossed my mind and in my heart I knew this was the place to have an Expresso Martini cocktail. Wonderful place, unreservedly and friendly bantering drinking neighbour at the bar and polite member of staff who prepared the my favorite cocktail. I, one hundred percent recommend this amicable location for food, drink and good old socialising.

What a great little restaurant! Decided on a day trip to Carlisle and we had seen the food on Facebook so decided to go for a late lunch. Didn't grab the name of our waitress but she was so lovely and attentive. Drinks were delicious and refreshing and our pulled beef sub with gravy was amazing!! Couldn't reccomdnd this place enough, picture doesn't do it justice lol

Been coming here for years & have always loved it. Just not the same as it used to be, hasn’t got the same buzz it used to & service was a lil slow (& I miss the bone marrow gravy on the Sunday dinner) Staff are always really lovely though which keeps us coming back ☺️

Great meal, very generous portions! Bring a second stomach if you order a main, they will fill you up. Menu has a wide variety of dishes to choose from, something for everybody. Very friendly atmosphere, great staff!

Yummy food! Good atmosphere. Great staff.

My wife and I had lunch today, absolutely fine and reflected the reviews I had read. My wife's wagyu burger with chunky chips was very tasty (according to my wife), as was My chicken schnitzel caesar salad. My only small complaint would be that the croutons tasted stale. Would we go to the Coco Mill again......yes!

Our favourite place in the city. Top tier hospitality and customer service. Truly delicious cocktails and a broad selection of wines. The most beautiful, atmospheric, hidden gem, in Carlisle, The Lane is stunning inside, every floor of the bar is different, with many cozy areas, including a roaring open fire downstairs, perfect for cocktails on a cold Winter night. I love it and we cannot wait to come back!

Always my favourite bar in Carlisle. The staff, drinks and decor are second to none. Whether it’s a lovely day enjoying the beer garden or a typical English weather day enjoying being sat by the fire this bar has it all covered. The hospitality is always out of this world and brings that elevated extra touch each time you visit. The attention to detail on the design of each area really makes each space luxurious and different to typical bars, highly recommended a visit for any occasion.

Great friendly service as always! Lovely warm and cozy atmosphere with a very good drink selection. Perfect for a quite drink or with a group! Roll on the summer sun to take advantage of the stunning beer garden.

Beautiful, atmospheric bar in a historical building which only adds to the ambience. Staff are friendly and attentive, drinks are well-priced. A must if you're visiting Carlisle.

Drinks around 6pm. Place had a good choice of drink and a lively atmosphere.

What a gem of a place. Lovely place, atmosphere and staff. Can't rate the food as we didn't eat. Would thoroughly recommend.

Love this quirky bar! I call every time I'm in Carlisle! Be back very soon!

Been here three times now. Never disappointed at all . Service fantastic by friendly staff.Food excellent.Steak and ale pie is my favourite.Good price and good value .Great place to eat if you visit Carlisle.

A group of us decided to stop for some lunch. It looks like an Olde Worlde traditional English pub and that's exactly what we got and all the better for that. I was out with three lady friends, all ex colleagues that I hadn't seen for nearly fifty years. To find traditional cask beers on the bar was a huge plus for me. I had a really good pint from the Loch Lomond brewery. Well, it is close enough to Scotland. It was called The Gloaming and an old style 80 shilling ale. Great start. The old pub combined informal dining and drinkers very well. We all enjoyed our food. Two had steak and ale pie which looked really good. One fish & chips and I had Cumberland sausage that was very tasty. I would heartily recommend here for a comfortable stop off during your visit to the City or just out shopping. It was a nice day and others were sat outside on the churchyard wall enjoying their pints. The church of St. Cuthbert is worth seeing too. A mention too for the lady behind the bar who was really nice with us. Cheers.

This IS the oldest pub in Carlisle, despite what other city centre pubs may claim. It has oodles of character and charm, both inside and out, and is hidden away just a minute's walk from the busiest part of the City. There are usually two/three hand drawn ales that change weekly and are always well kept. Prices are not the cheapest in town, but are manageable. Mandy - the landlady, is a darling. She pretends to be grumpy sometimes - but she will go the extra mile to make your visit memorable. The pub is small with limited seating which makes chatting with other patrons easy. When the weather is nice it's possible to sit outside. The locals are friendly and the regulars chatty . Friday afternoon/tea-time is a good time to visit if you want a craic.

It looks like a welcoming tavern with lots of character and history, but you won’t enjoy your time here. They are not welcoming to strangers and the service is just what you’d expect. Waste of money and time when there are so many better places. Avoid the attitude here and go to a better pub and be able to enjoy yourself.

Handy for the train station while waiting for the inevitably delayed train. It’s early doors but they’re ready to close well before time tonight with Storm Agnes blowing a gale outside.

Can't comment on food because we didn't eat. We went for the karaoke night on Saturday 19th April. What an incredible night. Such a supportive and fun atmosphere. Everyone was enjoying themselves. Will definitely return. Nice one Mandy xx

A proper pub. Food was ok although the burger was dry however the Sunday roast beef was really good and there was plenty gravy to go with it and it was a very healthy portion size. The prices weren’t awful as for 3 mains 1 starter and 3 soft drinks cost just shy of 50£. Service was ok but I don’t know if it was the time but it seemed very quiet and eery even if we were in a bit early for lunch. It seemed to liven up a bit as we left though. The biggest thing I feel they could improve was music as it had none and even a bit would be great. On the bright side though it was comfy clean and food and drinks were good and it was a proper classic English pub.

Very cosy and great choice of products including extensive range of gin. Lovely coffee. The best I have tasted in a long time. Great place to relax when waiting for train...and to wait if your train is delayed - wonderful high ceilings and magnificent fireplaces..and friendly staff...

A cosy little bar on the platform in Carlisle Station that I presume used to be the old waiting room is worth a visit to stop by while you wait for your train. It is quite pricey though, the mulled wine I had was £6.50 but to be honest if I had more time before my train I probably would have had another! 😄

Quiet but friendly. A huge conversion from Carlisle Station former glory with easy access to the platform to London. Check out the bacon roll! Good beer too, rhubarb was on tap when I was there, but would have rendered me incapable with a train to catch. Opening hours are daytime (at the moment), I will update as and when....

A great asset for the station, situated in what I presume was the original waiting room? Lovingly maintained this piece of history maybe a little pricey compared to Wetherspoons around the corner, but boasts a good selection of cask ales including a few craft too. A lovely place to spend an hour admiring the roof workmanship & unwinding before your train journey & worth the few extra pence.

Good selection of local ales, quick service and nicely decorated. Great addition to the Carlisle train station.

Just had a tea waiting for my train, friendly staff, local independent business. Price good for where it is, but the room is the 5* attraction, So unexpected from the platform. Too many plus points to mention, just call in the next time your waiting for a train or even in Carlisle.

Had a quick pint of Bosun Brewery and a half of Seven Brothers S. M. A. S. H between trains. Both were excellent and the staff were very friendly!

In Carlisle you can’t find much craft beer but thanks to Brewdog for saving my life because they always offer the great variety of craft beers their own brew as well as the guest breweries. Still the prices are very pocket friendly compared to other places around. The staff are really friendly and helpful to choose a drink for you incase if you don’t know much. Big seating area and there's even pool tables. Perfect for party and have great fun. Really recommend if you around in area.

We booked a table, in advance, for food and drinks and first impressions as we arrived at the bar was the stench of stale urine whilst ordering but didn’t think too much of it. But after a beer or two I needed the loo and oh my God; the state of the toilet was unbearable, in my personal opinion. There was not a single urinal available - all were covered up. I assume the wet floor was urine give the smell. When ordering our drinks at the bar, we were advised that despite our booking being 4pm, food would not be available until at least 4:30pm. Food was ok, drinks were ok. But that’s about as good as it got I’m afraid. Having been to several BrewDog locations, nothing has come close to the experience at DogTap Ellon. If I’m honest, everywhere else just seems to be sub-par. Carlisle - definitely wasn’t it. I think if this was someone’s first BrewDog visit, it would also be their last. The whole time we sat at our table (2 hours) no one collected a single empty glass or our finished food. Definitely not a great experience. Bearing in mind the bar was practically empty the whole time, I can’t find a reason as to why this wasn’t attended to.

We went for food and drinks today. 2 adults and 4 children. The service was brilliant and the pizzas were the best I’ve ever tasted. Thankyou so much. Good deal too. Would highly recommend

Great place for food, beer and a cool vibe. The staff are lovely, but with such a small pizza over, service can sometimes be slow - especially when there’s a large group of you.

A great range of craft beers on tap and in cans plus it’s so handy for the 🚂

Well designed bar, lending to an American style with long bar on one side and bench / booth seating opposite. Free Pool tables / board games at the rear which is a great touch and balances out the, admittedly slightly over priced drinks. Very much aimed towards beer drinkers. Pleasant staff, quality pizza's and decent music and decor which creates a solid atmosphere all-round.

Love this place! Always a great vibe here, but the bar staff are what really make it. Super friendly, chatty, and they actually know their stuff when it comes to the beers. You can tell they enjoy being there, and it makes the whole experience way better. Always feel welcome. Top spot for a pint (or a few)!

Beautiful interior, friendly and welcoming staff, happy to make a cocktail not even on the menu. Sincere vibey place, would love to see it on a busy Friday or Saturday

Lovely bar & busy on a Saturday afternoon...live music Friday nights little bar but a cracker. Drinks getting v expensive though i paid £5.70 for one the other day bit steep really gonna cut there own throats at some point that's most bars to be honest but we'll see.

Very friendly staff with good recommendations, came on a Sunday so was very quiet but still a good vibe with good music. Lovely cocktails, would recommend

Loved this bar! Had a good old chat with the bar staff about their selection of gin. They even let us smell the different ones they had while chatting about them. Very friendly, good cocktails. Made for a very nice laid back evening 😊👍

Friendly staff and customers very helpfull. Should really have given 5 stars but they ran out of my favourite wine. The staff did apologize for the inconvenience . 5 stars next visit everyone if the wine delivery arrived see you again soon

Love The Crescent, visit every time we are in Carlisle for a couple of Barista beers. Never found this beer anywhere else yet and it's so nice. The venue is very popular and they sometimes have live music too.

Enjoyed our drink until the bouncer insisted we leave due to been tired . He was rude and the night was spoiled there is a way to look after customers

My family stopped to eat here on our road trip London to Edinburgh (we are from Canada). The owner let us in a fee minutes before opening and got us something warm to drink. It was raining outside and a bit cold. The hosts were amazing and the food was picturesque. We each ordered something different and loved it. A++ I recommend this if you are local or traveling. The food was glorious.

Beautiful Sunday dinner, can’t recommend enough. Great service too! Will be back.

Landlord/ man serving, customer service was terrible. We asked for a side salad that wasn't on the menu but had seen salad on other plates. He told us we don't do them and anyway you don't need a side salad with the food we had ordered. So much for customer satisfaction how hard would a small bowl of salad been to make! Left a nasty taste in our mouths won't go back. The katsu pizza wasn't very nice but the Pepperoni hot one was pleasant. Maybe if the landlord smiled and was more welcoming this pub would do much better.

Really lovely pub just out of the city centre, good selection of beer/ale. The food is fantastic along with the service, excellent Sunday lunch.

Brilliant food, 4 of us had Sunday roasts and puddings, all very happy, brilliant portions and good value. Dog friendly little pub.

Updated review... Great beer and friendly staff. Nice locals pub. Usually have 2 cask ale on, rotated regularly, plus the usual range of beers, wines and spirits. Have had a sunday roast or two now, and they are lovely. Quiz night on a Wednesday, usually have to book a table as it's popular.

Lovely clean smart pub with interesting displays reflecting local history, and a very friendly, helpful landlord. We booked for Sunday roast yesterday, arrived to a warm welcome and our table set up ready. Table service was an unexpected bonus, and our drinks arrived cold and our meal piping hot. The roast was one of the best I'd had in years. Crispy roast potatoes, tender pork, plenty of veg, and tasty gravy. There was also a decent veggie option for my friend. The only reason I haven't given five stars is because there was no after meal coffee available, and I don't particularly want a huge television screen on next to me when I'm eating a meal. But otherwise, excellent.

Old style public house which is next to Cathedral. Very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Service is not bad either. Serving local ales and some bottles as well as spirits.

You will find the pub in the historic quarter of Carlisle, not far from the Castle, and Tullie House Museum, you can't miss it, it's next to the Cathedral. I was at the pub in the afternoon, so it was extremely quiet. If you want a quiet drink with the girlfriend, then this is where to go. On a night time though, it does get busier, and on a Wednesday night there is a Quiz. The bar is well stocked. Prices are comparable with other establishments. The pud is small, to medium sized and is, very atmospheric, because of its old dark panelling. Though the pub is in the opposite direction to all the other pubs, you will still find people there on a night time, so give it a go. I don't know if the pub sells food.

Solid town pub. Good selection of beers, very capable staff. Had a couple of very reasonably priced and spot on pints. Can recommend!

If you're looking for a local pub experience, this is the spot! Dave was a great host & invited us to participate in the trivia night. I highly recommend you check it out! (The only food is chips/crisps)

I would not recommend this pub to any new visitor.they don't do food anymore and the landlord mumbled so much I could hardly understand him .he fumbled at the bar for 5 minutes and then he didn't give me my change for a pint.will never come here again and I hope it closes for good

Great pub, very spacious. More ciders would be nice but still good.

Can't rate food as never tried it. Service was perfect. Old fashioned, traditional pub

Intresting rustic shabby chic restaurant bar. Loved it even though we were having drinks and not food, although the food looked and smelled great. Not too pricey with an extensive food and drinks menu. Enjoyed our time there, the wait staff were really accommodating!!

Delicious food and wine at this spot in Carlisle. The service was great and the staff very friendly. Sam is a bit of a legend! We definitely recommend. @spiffingtravels

Fab food. Friendly staff. Great selection of drinks/cocktails.

It was good to get out for a bit. Good beer, good food, & good service. Will pop back.

We went to bottomless brunch for a mother/daughter treat, and everything was flawless. Not only were the cocktails and food delicious the service was excellent. As soon as I took the last sip of a cocktail they were there at the table to offer me another one. We both had the chicken and waffles which were absolutely wonderful. I am American and it was lovely to have a taste of home in Carlisle. We will absolutely be back to try the other food and cocktails they offer.

Honestly so welcoming. Your staff couldn't have made our celebration dinner any more special, esprcially with the complimentary drinks :D Tapas was out of this world. We were so full but it all was just so delicious. Special mention for the nachos... unbelievably moreish!! Thank you, we will be back.

Great customer service. New girl Gemma was great and very helpful. However the food was small portion and contained mushrooms not declared on the menu. Overall an average place. Left feeling disappointed.

Good place for walking, jogging, cycling etc. Plenty of space. Nice pond with lot of ducks, swan. Very calm and quiet area. Enough free parking space. Cafe and toilet facilities available

Great little park with nice features and facilities. However, we have been about 6 times on nice days and are yet to find the cafe open. This means there are no toilet facilities which creates problems with children and adults having to improvise which is not a good look for the park. Come on Carlisle - you're better than this shirley?

Beautiful park with lots of spaces for picnics. Safe to bring children. There's lots of grass to play on, a children's play area, a Café (mostly open during summer but friendly staff) and a rather large pond with lots of ducks and some swans. There is also a small rail track with a train for little ones which mainly runs in Sunday's. Very much worth a visit any time of the year!

Nice little gem in Carlisle for a nice walk out. Park area, pitch area, and big area for dogs to run about too as well as little bike track for kids on their bikes. The only downside, although it is a lovely place for a stroll around with the little's or the dogs there has been known to be aggressive kids and bullying/fighting etc in the area so as lovely as it looks its worth keeping a watchful eye at the same time. Sad to say but had to mention it

Beautiful pond. We love to do evening walk around the pond and it’s refreshing. Has parking nearby the pond. Playground for kids.

Lovely city park, pond, kids area, cafe, easy smooth paths with lots of options. Very pleasant place to spend some time.

Nice place to walk the dog and the kids can play in the park. There is also the cafe that is good value.

A lively pub with friendly service. I joined a group of friends here, and it was very lively. Music was rather loud, though, making conversation a bit tricky. Efficient behind the bar with good quality beer.

Great pub , with Disco from 4 pm to 2 am . Great atmosphere, staff , and customers. Drinks are well priced and good selection. Mens toilet is clean and tidy .

Went in about 3pm Saturday 8th March in a group of 8 and sat on tables next to bar. Was obvious we would need all the tables for the size of the group. Whilst at the bar, one of the bar staff moved the table away to beside the toilets. One of our party hadn't seen that and went to move it back. Woman behind the bar screamed aggressively at top of her voice to NOT MOVE TABLE ITS BEEN PUT THERE FOR A REASON. There was absolutely no reason to scream like that, totally unnecessary. Could have just spoken to us in a reasonable tone. Won't be back again, disgusting attitude.

Me and my friends enjoy coming here , it has a variety of music , loads of singalong classics that everyone would just sing and dance to 👍

Awesome night out! Really nice staff and djs, also pub very clean and bouncing on a weekend

Brilliant place to party on a weekend! And the staff are amazing too!

Not been in for a while, still a good wee pub though. Was back in on the night of 20/9, had a good wee old school dance music party to myself on the jukey! 🤭

Fabulous bar, 6 changing cask ales with another 5 changing craft ales available, plus 5 generics including the likes of Guinness & Amstel. Also available are many more canned varieties. It was voted the Camera City pub of the year in 2018 & again in 2019 and I can see why. It's hard to find anywhere in Carlisle with such a wide variety of ales. Recommended.

The best place in Carlisle to drink craft beer, a great choice and lovely inside and outside.

Friendly barman, great beer selection, fantastic space. Definitely worth a stop in if you like beer, however I didn't notice any from local breweries.

Great rotating selection of craft beer and ales, always something interesting. Lovely place to sit and have a chat.

Very nice comfortable pub with a bit of an industrial look. Great range of beers on tap and even sockets on the wall with USB chargers. The whole ambiance is a bit hipster, which I like but others may not. Highly recommended!

Excellent choice of Real Ales chalk boards make good reading . Tube Way Army can't get any better

Carlisle's premier cask and craft beer, always a varied selection, in superb condition. Good gin selection, very well run with great staff. Essential.

We were celebrating with a big group of people and ordered the Tapas, the food quality was average but the amount was very poor for £20. Also they didn't serve the tapas at once, rather in bits. The staff was friendly but they ran out of wine glasses in the first half an hour and served the (not so cheap) wine in tumblers. The live music was good and the atmosphere was great.

Visited on a Saturday evening with friends. We all enjoyed the enchiladas. Piping hot, well presented and tasted amazing. Service was friendly and with a smile. I’ve not eaten here before but I’ll definitely be coming again and telling everyone how lovely it was.

Good experience at the Andalusian. The service was great and the restaurant setting is classy. The fajitas had decent flavour, although there could have been more meat on the mixed grill. I would have preferred if I didnt have to fold the fajita myself but it was good value overall.

First time we had ever had food from here. Used to go to the bar often but never had the food. WHAT A MISTAKE. Absolutely fantastic. We had the tapas and it was fabulous. The beef was so soft, the chicken fell apart and the fish tacos were to die for. 100% will be booking a table once lockdown is lifted.

Poor quality tapas , everything breaded and certainly not enough food to go round. Very disappointed and still very hungry would not recommend as definitely not worth £20 per person . Staff were lovely and no problem with venue just lack of food.

Terrible food, cold,flavourless. Roast lunch (so called) was near inedible, potatoes warmed up not roast, save your money go elsewhere.

The best thing about this place is the owner. Someone with a passion for the many things she does very well and a proper eye for detail. Wow!

Very quiet when we went in in fact we were the only ones but it was early on Sunday night but there was seven of us back from the races so it was loud after that the staff were very friendly and efficient nice traditional pub.

Just got asked to leave when a young ginger haired girl said she took objection to me calling her a good lass while pocketing the £30 for myself and my friends two rounds of jugermeisster,well done lad you've proved to me your actually a no hoper and waiting to get the glasses to wash,your a chancer,I want my £30 back or it's actually theft

The member of staff who served us was holding a young baby behind the bar. Males shouting, a very intimidating atmosphere clearly has a regular clientele. We left without drinking our drinks.

Had a great night for a Monday in the Cumberland was very enjoyable with really good prices on beer

Used to be a great little place. Hogmanay first night recieving license back, i get they need to look after it but they bodily removed every customer. Even the DJ was dragged out, to leave staff and there obv special wee group, shame used to be a great place terrible atmosphere, terrible owners worst night ever wont be back

Went here at the weekend sat down waited to be served no one came for at least 20 minutes a bunch of the staff were sat at the table next to us sipping pints , a lady had a go at them said we had been waiting to long please serve us , the women replied I’m on my break. (didn’t know pubs had all staff members on a break drinking at the same time great way of doing business) I said this is shocking service the women replied oi im the manager then told us we were not been served , if I was to compare this pub to a movie the closest would be the hills have eyes , if your not local they just stare at you and don’t wanna serve you creepy place with shocking management

Terrible , rude and over the top staff. Previously fined for breach of covid rules and now clearly adopting an aggressive manner towards customers instead of applying a bit of common sense. Never in 37 years of going into pubs have been so badly treat. Would never return to this place again.

This bar has an interesting theme of "beach volleyball club with dream logic" as surmised from its décor and frequent repeats of old beach volleyball matches to remind you of better places than Carlisle. If it was anywhere else I don't think Yellowjacket would be as impactful, it's the only place in the city that allows a mini escape from sensibility and it does great cocktails. There's also a lot of beer and shots.

One of the nicest bar I have ever been ! Great cocktail and cozy atmosphere ! Give it a try and u will defo wannabe go back!

A great wee cocktail bar, they do a solid Whiskey Sour, though unfortunately they had a very limited selection of whisky the night I was there

Great little bar, if you fancy a cocktail pop in, small amount of seating available, plus some outside.

Best cocktail in Carlisle. Small and quiet bar, friendly staff, delicious cocktails, nice place to relax. Their Fashioned Manhattan was superb.

Amazing staff, drinks were class and the place was beautiful. Really chilled out and welcoming atmosphere with a cocktail menu that left nothing to be desired. There's even drinks that are nonalcoholic which I don't see much anywhere else. i definitely recommend it. I will be coming back!

Great atmosphere, good music, awesome gin and great cocktails. The bar man is passionate about making sure your drink is amazing, thank you!!! Great way to end our walk along The Cumbria Way. My feet feel awesome now 🤣

The most mishmash bizarre wacky shop I have ever stumbled across. So many different things from so many different people, including many small local artists. I didn't end up picking anything up whilst I was there, but it was still 100% time well spent. Definitely recommend you have a bit of a nosy in.

Love this shop like deserves 100 stars not 5, however on my most recent trip I saw them selling quiet alot of ai ‘art’ things which is ironic considering they sell things that are actual art . Idk that shits gross like why would I support that at all :( genuinky made me sad Gone fro the bets store I’ve seen ever and best place in Carlisle to bad ai supporting place

Best place in Carlisle and beyond. So much cool and unique stuff but perfectly laid out. Something for everyone.

It has so so much. A lot of clothing along brilliant condition vintage nicknacks. The stairs at lines with wonderful, phsycadellics inspired paintings which I loved very much. A perfect place for trendy art students or people who love to divert from the regular.

Super cool building with plenty to see and browse. Really great variety and fair prices!

Love this shop, most unique place in Carlisle. Great for anything retro, goth or generally alternative. From music to clothing to retro toys, this place has everything you could need. Amazing owner too. Feel very comfortable in the shop.

NICE little shop. Great wide range of goods for sale, plus dog friendly so the dachshund had a look around too & even got a treat! First visit to Carlisle, so wasn't aware that this place was here - it's good to see that some towns still have such retailers as most of them seem to have gone over the years, sadly. Will definitely be back for a visit,& I've already told a few people about it...and they're planning on a trip over as well. This place is a MUST SEE if you are in the town!

Met here for a meeting with friends to plan some future events. We chose this location as it's central to us all whether we walk or have to resort to the car. It was early on a Thursday evening, so we hadn't booked and were able to choose our own table. We were able to talk without being drowned out by background music or numerous people, which was ideal. I opted for a lovely mac n cheese toastie, sweet potato fries, and a gin or two. We ordered at the bar and waited a short while for our meals to arrive. We did have to temporarily move to a larger table to eat, as ours wasn't big enough for the plates. The staff were fabulous, the food was filling, and there was no pressure to be finished quickly and leave. Easy to get to on foot and by car, a good walk from the bus and rail stations. There's a car park onsite. I parked nearby and walked through as I wanted to avoid the evening rush hour in the city. We are likely to use this venue again for its convenient location.

Good points it’s a pub it serves food and drink the staff are good We went in and asked for Wimbledon to be put on and it was on before we sat down love it thank you! Has outside seating in front and back and pool table. Not so good points , the meal deal only includes certain drinks have to add money for others . No ales just lager and stout. The dinner was not same as picture no carrots which they said were out of season had cauliflower instead of . Not so good points , the pubs decoration is very dated and musty smell throughout. The roast was adequate but not filling had to eat some of mums, the gravy spuds were good everything else average.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a fantastic experience at The Turf Tavern in Carlisle. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service was top-notch. A special shoutout to India, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful—she made the visit even better. Highly recommended!

Steak is absolutely wonderful! I get it every time and it's always perfect and I'm always full after my food. Even the kids meals are great, the kids love it every time without fail. Great service and atmosphere too

Great deal on the food, kids eating for 1.50. We were served by India who was really lovely. The food was tasty, hot and at the table within 10 minutes.

I have been a regular here for the last 8 years. I first used this pub in the late 70,s when I was 18. I moved away due to work commitments. I returned in 2017. Totally different pub of course. I have found the staff in this establishment to be excellent , kind, consistently , always so polite , even under pressure . Its difficult to single out individuals because they all equally excell , especially the way a lot of intolerant people treat them. I can’t remember all the names of the lovely staff , they change ! I would like to ! Applaud , ( in no order of preference ) Thai India Freya Nataschia Jakob Ellie Beckie Sam Etc And all the other girls names I can’t remember! And the kitchen staff , whom I know by sight, Because I just go for a quiet beer! And they treat me with kindness ! Barni

A classic. The turf has had so many lives and is now a bustling Hungry Horse that feeds plenty. Busy on our visit and plenty of parking in the car park behind, along the street or in the Sands Car Park. Seating out the front and back as well as a pool table and dartboard inside.

Food was uncooked, I ordered the Bacon double cheeseburger with fries, The fries were fine however the burger was undercooked and pink inside, When I pointed this out to the server she replied you should tell us how you want your burger cooked, and still charged me full price for a meal I refused to eat. I suggest you stay away, Unless you want to get ill, Was a decent place however the standard is below what is expected.

We were a party of 7 that spend £200+ on food and drink, I Ordered the Xmas dinner for £19, the menu said it came with all the trimmings, but when I asked for cranberry sauce I was informed that would be £1.50 extra !! So not all the trimmings then, but for some reason a dish of pigs in blankets ( £7.50 ) came with cranberry sauce. Back to the dinner, roast potatoes were dry. Not impressed at all.

Lovely place to go if you want a quiet, warm atmosphere and fantastic food! I had korean Butter Milk Chicken for my starter, Ramen Noodle Bowl for my main and Sticky Toffee Pudding for desert, i enjoyed every mouth full! 😋 service was excellent, there were no long waits for each course and when we needed anything staff were happy to help. I also recommend breakfast see photo's attached 😋

A quick visit for some early casual dinner in Carlisle. I had the best server, super polite and food was good.

Beautiful intimate dining or ideal for dinner with friends. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were amazing. Some of the best customer service we have ever received. The cocktails were expertly made and the food was generous portions. Highly recommended and we will be returning

We turned up with no reservation to pop in for sunday lunch it was full but a man who popped outside as I was waiting outside with the buggy help the door open for me I said I was just waiting to see if there was room he said he was the owner and will make sure we get seated if not he has another restaurant around the corner that he would take us to but managed to get in food was amazing I had blade of beef and it fell apart so so so nice will go again next time were in Carlisle

I've eaten in and had takeaways from here, as I'm a coeliac it's hard to find good gluten free food. This is one of my favourite places as it has all my comfort foods. Got this munchies box delivered last night, containing Korean glazed Chicken, Nachos, potatoe lattices, Wraps and shredded beef and it was delicious. Even ordered the gyros thinking they may be gluten free but recieved a phone call to say they weren't and that if I didn't want another option they could just add more of everything which was perfect. Only thing I'd say for the restaurant is to put the wraps under the foil or in separate foil so they don't get covered in oil or sauce. As well as the last time I ordered a burger and found that they don't come with chips. These are an extra, at £15 a burger, I was a little disappointed.

I am utterly dissapointed after ordering Sunday dinner take away from the St Nicholas arms to be delivered. I have had food from there before and it has been ok but our meal was 34.99 for 2 Sunday dinners and gravy and it looked like this with limp vegetables fatty small portion of lamb on one dinner and bigger lump of lamb on the other with no roast potato’s or yourkshire pudding. I called and explained this and sent the photographs and he said what is my address and he would replace the dinner and collect the other one without charge. He then said he would bring the food once it was cooked which was fine. A few minutes later he called berating me really aggressively and saying he packed the dinner and there was roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding so he has changed his mind and will not change the meal or refund us! Really bad service! I won’t use them again but wanted to put my review on here. He was so rude and angry to a customer I’m in shock. What terrible service. Did he think I stole my own roast potatoes and yourkshire pudding! I would not eat that dinner and if that is the way you speak to a customer it’s really bad service.

Very good food! Many choices. We had pizza and four different pastas. All very good. Tortellini was fantastic! Server was so nice! Manager checked on us. Will absolutely eat here next time we are in town.

Very friendly with a good range of food. We had a few drinks and food. The Garlic Pizza Bread with Cheese deserves a special mention as it was lovely. I think the low reviews because of parking are unfair as thats nothing to do with the place its about mistakes the reviewer has made because its very clear not to park unless you log your car.

Don't go to this restaurant. It was my first time in the UK, and I parked there for a moment without realizing it. I realized right away and pulled out. However, I was fined 100 pounds for stopping for a few minutes. I didn't understand the English signs, so I asked the owner of the hotel next door and pulled out immediately. But they still charged me a parking fee. This is a really bad restaurant. Don't go to this place.

We ordered a coffee. They do not offer oat or almond milk. The cappuccino was warm milk and warm water, with no coffee in it. The frontman was rude, almost hostile. We parked on the premises, but somehow, we were meant to know that this was not allowed. They could have warned us, but we received a fine from a private security firm. It was the perfect trap. Never again! A place I do not recommend.

After walking out of another establishment in the town centre, for lack of any service, we decided to walk down and try here for food. From the moment we stepped inside we were treated like old friends. Great crack, brilliant service and the food was amazing. We will definitely be returning, hopefully becoming regulars.

Great italian (and other) dishes full of flavour. Reasonably priced. The owner is a special man with a good heart.

Ok bar, let down by slightly naff interior decor. Outside seating area is ok but on a surprisingly busy back road. Very good Guinness though, and great prices - pint of that and a lager for £9.80.

Visited here a while ago but it is out of my way so unfortunately I'm unlikely to get back again. It was a typical food-serving village pub with a good supply of well-tended hand drawl ales. The interior is nothing special but it's chief selling point for me was the landlord. He welcomed a bunch of us walkers in and spent a good deal of time chatting with us. He was friendly, informative and deeply committed to making a go of the place. We stayed far longer than we had planned to but his craic was worth it. It's great to see he is making a go of it. Addendum: visited the otter yesterday after a four year gap. Under new management apparently. Lady behind the bar was chatty enough and the tea time local drinkers were happy to make small talk. Beer still well kept and served. Wainwright and another one.

This was a lovely little pub, cosy and warm with a really lovely, friendly atmosphere. The staff were great, the customers at the bar all said hello as we came in. The dining area has been tastefully decorated and the tables are well spaced. The food was amazing! It's proper pub food but done really, really well. The pie was to die for! The prices were really reasonable as well. All in all it we had an excellent time and would highly recommend.

Went this evening for a meal after seeing reviews online. We were not disappointed, not a large menu which I prefer as its better to do a few things well than a lot of things poorly. The steak pie and lamb shank were delicious as were the cheese and biscuits and lemon cheesecake. The prices are the lowest of any pub I've been to around Carlisle. The staff were warm and welcoming and you could tell they took great pride in what they do, we will be back.

Great food especially the chips and the place was indeed otter themed

What a wee gem! We just wish it was closer to home. The owner was born to work in hospitality. Good quality, honest pub grub at amazing prices. The locals were so friendly and the pub had such warmth and charm. We will be back to sample the crumble ; ) Thank you for the warm welcome and delicious food.

It's a lovely little village pub with a big warm friendly welcome. Had a great meal,recommend the steak pie and the sticky toffee pudding was excellent. Menu is simple good honest pub food, beer was spot on, atmosphere welcoming and relaxed. Highly recommended 👍

I never heard anything from the Dalston Lounge, not even an apology for their poor communication about the cancelled Cocktail Masterclass event. I tried to be patient and reached out via Instagram, but they didn’t respond. I followed up by email, again with no response, and eventually contacted Design My Night, who passed the blame back to the Dalston Lounge. What’s even more frustrating is that my friend, who has a larger Instagram following, received a response, a refund and was offered a complimentary meal. I won’t be returning to the Dalston Lounge due to their terrible customer service, and I won’t be using Design My Night either. Both companies are completely incompetent. I’ve had to dispute the payment with my bank.

Came here to perform for the “Free Minds” poetry night they do. The atmosphere was brilliant and the host for the evening was welcoming, charismatic and nurtured an atmosphere of encouragement that made the night special. Beers were a fiver, the performances were great and I left feeling optimistic and inspired Cheers!!

Wow! I hosted my 30th Birthday here, drawn in by the Daslton charm and the decor of the place. Communication was 10/10 from the start to end and I felt very comfortable in their hands. Joshua and Sianca were legends from start to finish and I felt like they were part of the party and I was very happy to have them there. Do not hesitate, book this place! I did want to DJ but it was such a short turnaround so we couldn't get the decks working, they really tried to help as much as possible, but that's on me for doing it so last minute and I was grateful to be accommodated in general - so I suggest booking in advance. Great food and drinks options, I most certainly will be back!

An intimate restaurant that serves amazing cocktails and is 'Home of the Frozen Cocktail Club'. They serve food; we selected different nibbles (mac n cheese balls, lollipop chicken, prawn gambas, cod fish cakes & salt n pepper squid) which arrived separately but were freshly cooked and delicious. We also tried 3 of their cocktails...wow!

Came here for Spoken Word. The owner/host was so lovely. They had amazing performers and the vibe was great. All round great night!

I (Ellie) had my 40th here and I really recommend it. It's a great venue in the heart of Dalston, it's family owned and the owners are lovely, easygoing and really helpful. They made sure we had everything we needed to make the party really special. Thank you Joshua and family for everything!

Hire the place for my mens mental health Charity Posterboyproject and everything was perfect. Get staff, great venue. One of Dalstons hidden treasures.

Just had a most awful experience in this pub, whilst l am waiting to order the one of the bar staff asked a customer to bring his wine glass back to hava a refill because they had no more wine glasses, when we did order we waited a full hour for our order to come. Did l mind if they couldn't give me an egg on my gammon because they didn't have any, will you have pineapple instead, ok, then the food come without the pineapple, a really chastening experience not be repeated. No eggs, no wine glasses, no staff, btw my wife's salad came when she had finished her food. I think a big E comes to mind.

First time in for food since it reopened. Friendly bar staff. Burgers and fries were very tasty although a little on the pricey side but I don't mind that if the foods good. Apple crumble was also very nice.

I've only ever been in the afternoon and it's nice and they've got a good menu but I haven't eaten here yet!

This venue was booked by my customer for a charity race night which I was comparing. I was impressed by the friendliness and care provided by the manager and staff. The manager even took the time to help me park, and sort out tables to use. (which is very rare.) The bar was also very busy when i arrived at 6:30pm, which speaks for it self. This venue also has a fabulous atmosphere.

Just been for lunch..Lovely food & staff..carnt fault..will be back..

Visited in the afternoon a few weeks back for a quick drink . Nice and clean, bar maid was friendly.

Nice to see it open again.. Great Staff too..