The Back Bar. Keswick in Allerdale

The Back Bar is the place to watch football in Keswick for sure, great atmosphere, a west facing patio, and lovely service!

Live music was very nice and service was good. A very popular place.

Found this place by chance when visiting Keswick, excellent atmosphere,the bar staff were very helpful, polite, cheerful and served with a smile, a varied range of ages, would highly recommend a visit and would certainly pay another visit if I returned to Keswick

Popped in for a drink with the kids, friendly place with a good selection of drinks. Pool table and TV screens too!

The bar itself is ok, a bit pricey for pints like over £6 a pint. But Any business that decides to get rid of using cash in favour of all card payments deserves nothing more than 1 star and people taking there business elsewhere

Warm welcome with indoor and outdoor seating; drinks at reasonable prices served in unique glasses..

Very pleasant welcome from the bar manager / staff. Nice pub with pool table, art on the wall from a local artist and decent looking food menu (we didn't eat). It has more of a feel of a social club than a pub, but none the worse for it.

Not one of the higher end places but what you'd expect for more of a sports bar in the area. Actually stayed open later midweek to catch the end of the football too. Few beers options available but was average at best. Plenty space inside and would be good for larger groups.

Only stopped for a quick pint during the day and sat outside. Bar was clean, good selection of beers and larger. Barman (are you allowed to say that (person)) was very friendly. Looks like it would be a good bar to be in later on.

A busy bar with late opening hours. There are multiple TVs spread across the venue, which in recent times have been used to play the Euros football. They often have live music events and a DJ every few weeks. They serve food until 7 pm. The venue and its grounds are kept tidy and in order. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Called in here for lunch on a day trip to Keswick, sat outside in the sun in the little beer garden. The fish and chips are probably the best I have ever had!! Crispy battered fish, chunky triple cooked chips and minted mushy peas

Superb staff , good food and wide range of beers and spirits , we were on stag do passing throo and staff worked their wonders to make sure we left different as to when we arrived 🤣

Loved every thing about the bar really nice and friendly atmosphere

Lovely and friendly staff! Good priced drinks for the area and lots of choices for things to do whilst you're here. They have different nights of entertainment from live music and karaoke nights to sports on the TV and a pool table to entertain you. Would recommend after a long day of walking or kayaking to have a few here.

Flat atmosphere and horrendous cocky rude doormen was visiting a weekend in lakes wouldn't return better pubs about

We sat in the sun and had a nice pint of cider. I could have happily stayed longer. It was busy but a good vibe.

Great little pub, only sat and had a beer, but staff very friendly and welcoming.

Had dirty fries with beef and crispy bacon. It was ok, nothing special that I’d go back for but I wasn’t disappointed. The staff were nice and pleasant, the pub was welcoming the food was a little underwhelming for the price but it’s a holiday area so that’s to be expected. Good experience as a whole.

if you want a place where all the local are so coke up they cant hide it, this os the place. i am out for a drink and got kids coming up to me dressed like a unmade bed asking if i have drugs, keswick is a nice location but massive scroat problem

50p for pool! Nice bar with a good selection of drinks. We sat outside in a small beer garden, but it caught the sun until late in the afternoon. Two floors, so plenty of space to sit and huge TVs for whatever is on. Didn't eat, just drinks.

Did not have food then bar is quirky lots of paintings of pop stars and very well laid out bar only had a couple off drinks bit expensive but most of pubs in Keswick are recommended this bar as the music played very good lovely bar thank you

Popped into to this bar for a bite of lunch. What a surprise from our visit a few years ago. What a brilliant transformation. Bar man was nice & friendly & welcoming. The food was DELICIOUS. I had the pulled pork & beef burger , it was THE NICEST BURGER I HAVE EVER EATEN. Nicer than hard rock Cafe burger. My wife had a Chickpea Sharwarma which she said was delicious. Nice selection of beers including non alcoholic & dog friendly as well. Outdoor seating. A bit quieter than the mainstreet which was exceptionally busy due to the market being on.

Had a nice meal excellent service

Lovely place for lunch bang in the miof keswick

Watched the liverpool game on Sunday. Great atmosphere

Lovely pint, well looked after. Bar man was chatty. Thirst Quncher by keswick brewery was spot on.

This bar is to the rear of the Inn on the Square. Has a pool table and is popular with younger drinkers, families and dog walkers. Good pop artwork. Good real ale. Ic n Flic say OK..but not in our favourite local bars.

Great dog friendly pub with super welcoming atmosphere. The food really left us speechless. The Sunday roast and burger were brilliant.

The place to go to watch the match in comfort with a decent beer

Nice lively atmosphere, friendly staff, good place to watch live sports

Lovely pub , pity the music was awful , bad language , don't want to listen to barman's choice of music . Spoils a nice pub 😔

Had a pint at the end of a long day in Keswick. Good beer, not badly priced and service was good. Definitely recommend a pop in if your visiting for the day.

Been many times, whenever in Keswick with a football match that needs to be watched. Could do with many more vegan options for food, but the service is great and tolerant with the various states of post-fell walking dress in which we stumble in. Good wifi in an otherwise patchy zone, and mostly a great atmosphere - just occasionally tips to a little loud for our ears as it seems to be on a few stag party routes. Still recommended.

A little bit quiet for the type of bar it was, the town was quite busy. Its a bit off the beaten track so you have you know it is there. Staff were friendly and it is nice decorated.

Large screens for football , overpriced beer .

Good sports bar with super helpful and friendly staff

Good pub with no ponce. If that's what you want!

Great pub! Friendly staff! Very good food, had a steak and a burger, both fantastic!

Friendly, welcoming staff, loads of beer options and live sport. Better than most in Keswick, love dogs.

Busy place at times. Right on the carpark and is dog friendly. One guy serving whilst we were there and was doing his best. Smokers standing at the front door blowing smoke and ash all over, not great. Inside was clean and tidy. Been in here a few times in the past, for the price of the beers and the view you get, I would spend your money elsewhere. Just my personal opinion.

A lively place with decent drinks and prices, pool table and lounge seating. Seems to serve later than pubs on the main street, so got a little edgy later on.

Great atmosphere for watching footy, but beware it was absolutely rammed both times we went in and difficult to see the screens. Could have done with a bit of crowd control.

Great place to watch the football. Good beers and fair prices.

£21+ for a burger is a bit much.

Called in last Friday ordered baileys for the wife when it came it was a very small amount in the glass when queried barman said its a normal measure, having drank many baileys in the past, I don't think so ! premium prices for short measures ,Won't be back.

Fabulous karaoke night! Will definitely be back!

Great pub with good beer were down for beer festival. We definitely be returning.

Good bar, great dirty fries, good beers

Food good but a little bit pricey and hit or miss if they are cooking or not. Good atmosphere though. We watched a football match here so quite crowded but no problems at all.

Lively atmosphere. Good beer , nice food and sports TV available

Asked for a couple of pints and a tea if possible, cocky barman said, "it's a pub why would we sell tea". My 1st visit was also my last .. many more pubs in Keswick to spend my hard earned!

Nice place for a drink and watching the footy!!

Extortionate prices a basic Roast Beef £23.50 was only warm and bought in Yorkshire pudding and powdered Mash. Dessert very small at £9 perhaps this is why no one was eating apart from us . Won't be back to keswick

Lovelyplace for a drink. Quirky, warm welcoming atmosphere. Great friendly staff.

Comfortable to watch sport. Glasses were dirty.

Card only, which is sound when you know

Great sports bar. Good atmosphere here.

Good: sports on TV Bad: extortionate for drinks and for food.

A lukewarm welcome from disinterested staff who spent more time yawning than serving. A place with real potential let down by a dismissive attitude.

Great place to be able to watch Sky sports

Not a great experience, tired and not the cleanest. Rough, suspected certain clientele where not just there for drinking. Didn't want to use the toilets as they were camped next door and constantly in and out, police cars and ambulance in attendance that night too.

Great atmosphere, great service, but the music was to loud for my liking.

Lovely little pub, great service

It's a great place to watch football, plenty of screens and good larger. Usually long queues to order, though.

Great little cosy place with real fire which is kept blazing and a good selection of beers Great little place

Was in for the world cup final, perfect for sport and different selection of Beers.

Been in here so many times over the years. So disappointed tonight. Music really poor choice. Obviously suited and specific to whoever is running the bar tonight and not for customers. People all around commenting about how rubbish it is. Also is on full blast so you cannot hear yourself think. Real shame.

Nice Bar with Food and plenty of Screens to watch sports with Big screens also.

Had a pleasant pint on a rainy afternoon

Loved the Sunday night karaoke 🎤

Great place to catch the footie.

Great beer fairly busy and lively

Footie and a tidy pint of Guinness.

Great few hrs very friendly staff and good crack

Good atmosphere, great place to watch sport. Very expensive food

Regular bar with really good staff.

Great little bar with live sports ,pool table good selection of beers ,wines and gin ect .also live music Would recommend a visit.

Nice, clean sports-themed bar that also serves some real ale. Two floors with a bar on the ground floor. A mixture of comfy chairs and stools. A couple of large screens to watch the football and a pool table. Food looks good, but we didn't try it on our visit.

Music 🎷 too loud. Wasn't approached at the bar for service so I left. Thanks 1 star 🌟

Great bar off the main street dog friendly aswell, didn't have food so can't comment.Was in at night for a couple beers lovely pint of Estrella and a few large screen tvs for the footie

Not my fav in keswick as the atmosphere wasnt that good and it was card payment only

Called in for lunch. Very nice decor but found quite expensive

Great atmosphere, dog friendly and really welcoming.

A decent range of beers. Sports and pool available.

Amazing food and lovely staff. The triple cooked chips are the best!

Would have given more stars but they didn't observe the silence on Sunday marking the queen's passing

Good for watching footy on big screens. Pool table also

Sports. Beers. Plenty of seating. Average bar/pub.

Great staff. Good selection of beers, and a good atmosphere.

A lovely sports bar that is immaculate and well run on 2 floors. Serves food and has plenty of TV's to watch a game. Good choice of beer too. Also has some outdoor seating and a pool table. Best bar in Keswick.

Tucked away , hence Back Bar 🤣🤣. Lush food. Lovely man who was serving. Dog friendly, good beer...what more do you need!

Good quality food and attentive staff. Big TV screens in a spacious bar with pool tables.

Nice place good food and beer at rear of main street not to busy

Place was pretty empty on arrival, but still had a long wait to be served. The barman's face was almost as sour as the pint he poured. Will be visiting other establishments next time I'm in Keswick.

Bar man Olly is a legend, best place in town

Busy for the football. The food was a bit expensive but was decent. A lot of united fans in which was nice, pity the game was awful 😖

Omg amazing. Great new venue in Keswick. The dirty fries were some of the best I've ever had. Staff very friendly and enthusiastic.

When we entered and chose a table, the bartender came to us telling us we shouln’t have chosen the table which wasn’t cleaned yet. He then disappeared and after 15 minutes he told us there was no service at the table and we had to order at the bar. He could have told us this right away.

Dog friendly and great staff team. Super friendly.

Modern bar with music and sports bar vibe, pool table. Plenty of seating inside and out.