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3.7

Based on 907 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 331 in 451 in Carlisle

Nº 71 of 85 Other cuisines in Carlisle

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..oldsteakfishladypie

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Love the pints here and the music is allways great !

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Rebecca Reilly . 2025-04-01

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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.

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Adrian S . 2025-04-01

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A small but nice selection of small brewery ales.

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Andy Wilson . 2025-03-25

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Just dropped on this place by accident for lunch. Excellent value, great quality and friendly service, a real nugget, just wished I had a local anywhere near as good.👍

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Grimey Pants . 2025-02-19

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Best pub we visited in Carlisle.

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Timothy Keegan . 2025-02-18

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One of the finest Pubs in Carlisle. Pop in you'll not be disappointed.

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Chris Gobey . 2025-02-15

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Discusting service from landlord appalling peolle skills and no manners what's so ever . Wouldn't drink here if i was paid to

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Laura Taylor . 2025-02-09

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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.

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Matthew Moores . 2025-02-08

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Saturday 18th December 2021 I visited this propper old-fashioned real ale public house There were ample real ales on, and the beers were locally brewed, and the atmosphere was excellent. The staff are helpful and all in all a must to visit for real ale when in Carlisle Satur This great real ale pub has many smashing great hand pumped real ale pub is a must to visit when here The landlord is a proper dry, humoured top banana This landlord is my cup of tea I give this pub 6 out of 5👍😁😁😁 Saturday 18th January 2025 Yet again, we came into this fantastic real ale pub This through roomed wooden floored pub was a fantastic inner drinking place to drink the lovely lakeside ales on offer today in this great pub The landlord has been here for a humongous amount of years, and he is a legend with his dry, diverse sense of good humour🤣 Whe come to Carlisle drinking real ales this pub is an essential visit to drink in

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Darren Slingsby . 2025-01-18

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Good service, good beer selection.

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Mike Scales aka LordLard1976 . 2025-01-12

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Excellent pub.we didn't eat here but had a few drinks and thougherly enjoyed.good atmosphere and a really nice beer garden at the back with heaters. Definitely recommend this pub for a pint

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Ian Burns . 2024-12-18

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You can call it Local Pub for Local People. Friendly and welcoming vibes. Bar guy was very chatty and friendly. Serving customer well. He was good at his job. Had tried a drink and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

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win task . 2024-12-13

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Very nice real ale, great food & nice friendly staff

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Brian Jackson . 2024-10-25

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Popped in with my retired dad who needed a place to sit down for 30min as he wanted out of the cold evening. Not wanting to be rude, I ordered a non-alcoholic beer and a water as I was driving once my dad was feeling better. I was mocked by the older bar man for my purchase which made us both feel extremely unwelcome. It seemed like a nice place on the outside, but I suggest going elsewhere unless you just want a larger and bad service.

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Kendric Main . 2024-10-22

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Lovely pub good price and the staff were super friendly and helpful

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John Greenwood . 2024-10-13

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So disappointed. We've been going for the last three years when we visit Carlisle and have enjoyed the beer and banter and spent quite a lot of money in there. However this time it's been a disappointment. Our friends walked in on Friday at 9:15 to be told the pub was shutting at 9 so was turned away. Last night we arrived at 7:05 to a full pub full of atmosphere only to be told by the landlord he was shutting at 7 and we were too late for a drink although the pub was full. Shame.

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Bridget Goodrich . 2024-10-13

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No kids allowed….back to the dark ages!!!

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Emma . 2024-10-12

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Good beer at competitive prices.

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Graeme Metcalfe . 2024-10-11

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Authentic and good atmosphere. Although originally apparently faced with quite a grumpy landlord, he turned out to have a good sense of humour and gave very good guidance through the ales on draught, with free tasters as well. Got to come here when in town with limited time to stay.

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René Kamminga . 2024-09-07

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Good pub food with friendly service. Good choice of beers.

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Steve Carr . 2024-09-03

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An excellent find on a stop-off in Carlisle. Friendly staff and locals and some lovely real ales. Interesting reading about the history of the old city and this pub.

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Adam D . 2024-09-01

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This is a great traditional pub.. Good ales and so is the food. Can’t understand the negative reviews, particularly against the landlord. We aren’t regulars, but it’s just friendly banter! and nothing to take offence against! Man up people..

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simon_orr . 2024-08-07

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I visited the Kings Head on two occasions and always enjoy the banter here. Having worked there for a number of years during my College days this place brings back a lot of fond memories:))) Mr Mike Vose along with the staff that he employs is always fantastic and a joy to work with as he leads from the front ensuring his staff are well looked after, a top manager on all accounts. Hope to see you all again soon and I will hopefully bring some others with me next time I come in. :)

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Sarah Farrell . 2024-08-05

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Great staff knowledge and a good atmosphere. Excellent selection of real ales.

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Andrew Mack . 2024-08-03

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Only a stayed for one drink but was made to feel welcome

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Sam Spud . 2024-07-23

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Visited this pub on the 20th of July 2024 ,upon entering we were greeted by a member of staff at the bar ,I myself asked if they did any shots as we were on a girls nite out ,only to be told that they dont do shots in this pub as that doesn’t meet there clientele , we didn’t feel welcome at all whilst in here .My friend spoke to the manager and told him to put a smile on his face ,for him to reply (I will when you’ve gone ).This is such as shame as the pub itself is lovely ,we didn’t even finish our drinks and left .Will not be returning after this experience .

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Sian Jaynes . 2024-07-21

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Called in for a couple of real ales, nice atmosphere, staff and locals very friendly.

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Kev “Chatty Kev” Parr . 2024-07-11

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Traditional pub reasonable prices

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joseph kelly . 2024-07-06

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Was hoping to sit down and have some lunch. Nothing outside to indicate that this place is adults only. Walked in. Immediately asked to leave. My 6 year old was upset as she didn't understand. The place was empty and now after coming to trip advisor I understand why. Seen someone has recommended the Howard Arms, I will try there next time.

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Pammy C . 2024-05-28

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Friendly pub with a good selection of quality cask ales

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Graham Hartle . 2024-05-12

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Only popped in for a quick drink, historic building, just needs some love & attention, bar lady friendly.

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Mrs Mc . 2024-05-04

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Nasty landlord not worth visiting this place as you won’t be made to feel welcome, Lots of other places to spend your money in Carlisle

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Safari43900249206 . 2024-04-14

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Rude landlord avoid at all cost, plenty of other places in town to spend my money, certainly not in this place

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Arcton 1404 . 2024-04-14

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Good value, lovely staff, will be back

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Edward Lindsay-Black . 2024-04-02

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Worst experience ever, rude owner need to reevaluate his priorities regarding service. Disgusting service, what a dump. Avoid those place at all costs people

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anonymous . 2024-03-14

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Great host and great atmosphere. Very clean and reasonable prices.

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Kev Bimson . 2024-03-11

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The King's Head is amazing. The staff are very friendly and great food too highly recommended

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Doris Montgomery . 2024-03-08

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Landlord allowed regulars to queue jump at the bar. Goes on in some bars I know. Then proceeded to comment on my clothes and then my order persistently with bar staff during the duration of pulling my fairly ordinary pint. I think pub is popular with local blokes that are the same vintage as landlord who live in Carlisle, don’t go if you’re not in that demographic

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pdonald194 . 2024-02-12

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Please note. If you are ordering a round, please ensure you order the Guinness last... And don't use a bent card.

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David Cleaver . 2024-02-11

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Miserable landlord. Popped in for a quick pint, served his mate before me, snippy comments about being patient, my jumper and then my order. Needs to reconsider career

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Peter Donald . 2024-02-10

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Nice and pleasant pub and staff. Excellent food.

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Wayne Sharpe . 2024-02-05

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Great beer and loved the atmosphere

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William Willmot . 2024-01-26

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Excellent food. Pleasant service. Will call again when ever we are in the area

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Norma Leonard . 2024-01-15

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Decent gaff, pretty pricey for Cumbria but not as expensive as other cities. Highly recommended.

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Jack . 2024-01-03

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Little quiet but it was a Monday.

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Sheila Kitching . 2024-01-01

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Friendly pub , good atmosphere ...good pint of Wainwright's x

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S, Mc . 2023-12-29

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Great wee pub. Real ale is very good

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David “Jazzydave” . 2023-12-28

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It's the cannymans of carlisle you have to experience this place the owner/manager is a scream Please look up cannymans of morningside of Edinburgh this will explain the kings head ...

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John Glen . 2023-12-22

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Great friendly pub with a good atmosphere.

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David Gibson . 2023-12-21

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Nice enough traditional pub but the landlord leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. He's a rude and arrogant man and I definitely won't be going back. I certainly wouldn't advise anyone to set foot in the place. The guy likes to belittle others- just a nasty piece of work. Do yourselves a favour and avoid.

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Z4200SYJackD . 2023-12-16

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Great pub, great food good value and friendly atmosphere

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David schofield . 2023-12-04

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Excellent place to get a beer and the staff is very friendly.

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malcom francis . 2023-11-26

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Didn't get food so not sure on this one.

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James Murray . 2023-11-11

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We were seved drinksat least 2 hours before bar person came over please bear in mind had spent over £200 !at this stage he said quote keep noise down we had paid almost paid at least £10 in juke box every customer seemed ok with it we did apologise to customer but they did say best night in ages???? We were very upset to leave ??? Easily could have spent £500 as it was our friends birthday but guess you did not want us ???? Or our money

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Chrissy H . 2023-10-29

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Nice historic place, ample seating and does a nice guest ale.

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Ryan . 2023-10-25

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Decent traditional pub with a good atmosphere.

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Allan Lytollis . 2023-10-23

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Another cracking wee find, not the biggest menu in the world, only serve till 3om. Great service , excellent food, nice and clean , very helpful staff, definitely value for money, all freshly cooked, walk past it's your own fault 🥰🥰🥰

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john s . 2023-09-28

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Old fashioned gaffer in an old fashioned pub. Excellent place with a cracking atmosphere, great beer.

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rich theram . 2023-09-26

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Friendly city pub to visit. Menu looked good for food, a nice choice and reasonably priced.

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Sue Reynolds . 2023-09-23

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Busy today in Carlisle but liked going to this pub as the cask beers are good, but this landlord was foul mouthed, ignorant, arrogant & just rude. We stood at the bar and was told by the landlord " I'm looking around the bar to see any regulars to serve as I don't have many clean glasses anyone else can F'off !!! " We walked out and won't be going back EVER

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debaxon . 2023-09-23

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Nice pint in here, always well kept

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Pete Rowbottom . 2023-09-21

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Enjoyed a double rum with ice before a trip to the Old Fire Station. Nice pub with a good range of real ales and pleasant service.

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Aidan Reynolds . 2023-09-19

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Very nice pub, staff really friendly great atmosphere 👍

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Marion Walton . 2023-09-16

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Visited a couple of times on my travels, brilliant place. The food was good I only give food a 4/5 as the bar is set very high by my ladies home cooking. Welldone guys great pub.

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Shaun Foxcroft . 2023-09-14

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The landlord was rude and miserable. The beer garden a complete dump!!

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kaye Macguire . 2023-09-11

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Why change a winning formula? This traditional unpretentious pub served me up an excellent scampi and chips (large portions) and a very fine pint of Esthwaite bitter. The friendly barman soon spotted and swopped my end of barrel pint for a fresh version before any harm was done. Together with meeting and chatting to the ex mayor of Rochester, I enjoyed a very pleasant couple of hours here. Highly recommended (although I can't promise a meeting with the ex mayor...)

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Philip Lawson . 2023-09-11

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Super friendly staff and lovely olde worlde feel inside but OMG sort your beer Garden Out. Rotten decrept decking trees growing from gutters etc and rubbish ceiling type gazebo type pergola type thing needs demolishing or finishing.

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Karen B . 2023-09-07

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Lovely place. Great drink in an oldy worldly place.

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Thomas And Jen Heenan . 2023-09-06

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Great pub just up the road from gig venue. Would visit again

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Clare Card . 2023-08-20

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New chef in and the food is fantastic. Great atmosphere and the variety of drinks are good and and always well looked after. Absolutely the best pub in town.

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David Jamieson . 2023-08-18

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Looked like a good option for a spot of lunch with my family on a visit to Carlisle. Amazed to be told that, daytime, it was over 18s only. I understand after 6pm but on a quiet Wednesday? Tourist money spent elsewhere. How pubs hope to survive when they turn away custom. Sigh.

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Steve Dougan . 2023-08-09

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NOT DOG FRIENDLY, despite what website says !! So, I specifically headed here after checking website which boasts they are dog friendly. Just me and my dog, enjoyed 2 (good) pints, went to the bar for a 3rd, but was told “sorry, we don’t normally allow dogs on a weekend because it get too busy” and was asked to leave ???? The guy was nice enough, however the pub was quiet and the dog impeccably behaved (asleep under the table the whole time). I was astonished, and pointed out the website doesn’t mention this, but promptly left, and walked across the way to the ‘Howard’ which does equally good beer, was busier, but has no problem with dogs on a weekend ! If your not actually dog friendly, or have limitations, why not state this on your website ? save having to ask customers with well behaved dogs to leave. In my 50’s now, first time I’ve ever been booted out of a pub !!

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Nigel F . 2023-08-04

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This is a really nice pub. Just right if you want that English pub feeling. Not to loud, just relaxing and you can actually talk to your friends and hear what they say.

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Elisabeth M. Erlandsen . 2023-07-30

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Visited after my son’s graduation on a rainy July day. Kind welcome and great home made, hearty and good value food. The steak pie came as a slice, top and bottom crust with lovely chunks of beef. Chips and gravy perfect. We also had a jacket and two burgers rated 5* (although I was so focused on my pie I didn’t pay them much attention!!). PS: it’s a pub so no kids - another bonus tbh!!

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Allister B . 2023-07-18

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Proper pub. Didn't have food, they serve a good pint and are very pleasant.

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Nick Wallace . 2023-07-16

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The real ale was excellent at reasonable prices, pity that pub closed just after 8pm.

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Graham Ford . 2023-07-16

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By far, the best pub in Carlisle

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Michael Wynne . 2023-06-30

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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.

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Sarah Stuttard . 2023-06-27

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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 🍟👍.

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Christian Hodgson . 2023-06-26

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Wouldn't allow my friend to bring his small invalid carriage into the pub claiming they might get busy.

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Derek Hindson . 2023-06-22

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Basically I pop in here now and then on a Saturday after walking around the town and by that time I need to use the gents and have a sit down for 10 minutes. I always have a pint of Esthwaite Ale. Superbly kept. It's also dog friendly up to a point when not busy and there is a covered beer garden/ smoking area at the rear. Always seems to have cheerful regulars in.

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Nigel Rodenhurst . 2023-06-17

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Went for a pint and lunch. Both excellent and good value for money. Very friendly staff. Probably the best pub in Carlisle

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Mark Thompson . 2023-06-14

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Tbh been going there since I was 16 now 56, always, and still do go for the juke box which really is untouchable the tracks they have in there for my era... Its a great little pub in the heart of the city, well stocked good meals staff even smile occasionally, but it's the music/dukebox makes it a 5 star review .. Could be done with being turned up a touch though ay... 🤣

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jeff parkinson . 2023-06-14

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An excellent pub with good food and beers.

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Diane L . 2023-05-30

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Great old style pub with great beers (and wine) and a fantastic Juke Box!

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Grant Noble . 2023-05-17

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Great selection of ales and beers, good atmosphere

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Peter Crellen . 2023-05-15

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What a cracking pub, I'm staying in the crown and mitre in central Carlisle, And the kings head a mere 75 ft away, been there twice and as a excellent atmosphere, it also sells John Smith!

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Frank Aslin . 2023-04-25

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Proper good pub. Very good seclusion of whisky.

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Andrew Hearn . 2023-04-15

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The staff can be just plain rude. Would have stayed for a few Guinness (even though its nearly £5 a pint) but the blonde lady really needs to consider going back to charm school. The place feels like its only welcoming to local regulars. The staff were bad here 15 years ago i see nothing has changed. Go to brewdog or lloyds at least the people there at least try. Won't be back.

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Paul P . 2023-04-11

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Stopped into Carlisle on way to Scotland and found this pub for a light lunch. Very friendly staff and we enjoyed our baked potatoes.

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jackirmic . 2023-04-06

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Immaculately clean, only negative is that we found it a bit pricey on the moretti 🥺

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cumbrian homestead Cumbrian Homestead . 2023-03-18

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Best pub i found in carlise traditional excellent choice of ales and staff freindly.

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Metal Juke box . 2023-03-08

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Superb little boozer, great selection of drinks served by very friendly staff who will chat away like you have known each other for ever! Food served daily up to 3pm, fresh and great value (Fish & Chips are awesome) The Landlord is a great bloke too... Best in Carlisle? I would say so..

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Anthony Graham . 2023-02-25

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Well the Kings Head is a bit like Marmite-love or hate it!-personally i love it Its is what it is -a traditional old town pub serving quality ale and solid enough pub grub fayre Never had any problems myself with any staff thhough you do need to get "mine hosts" sense of humour-drier than a very dry Martini!

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theboybambi . 2023-02-21

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Great Beer in a Traditional Pub

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Royalan Seymour . 2023-02-18

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A gem of a traditional pub in the city centre. Nice pint & good food reasonably priced. Pleasant surroundings & friendly staff. A welcome alternative to the chain pubs who target the weekend trade.

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Phil Routledge . 2023-02-17

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Cosy pub, rustic decor with ample seating and lakeland ales. Friendly staff.

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Paul Sandelands . 2023-02-05

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Pretty basic pub but felt comfortable and down to earth, decent ale too. One of the few good options for proper pubs in the middle of Carlisle.

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Jonathan . 2023-02-03

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Unreliable . . . The landlord closes the pub at will. He has no regard for the customer. Because of this, I will not visit it again.

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Francis . 2023-01-25

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Best pub in Carlisle away from the chain dominated Botchergate area. Nice atmosphere and always some decent local ales on offer. Great Juke box choices too.

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paul watson . 2023-01-23

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