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Submitted on Wednesday, 17th May 2017
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Requested be closed with reason - For sale: Closed until further notice - hotel and bar both - according to notices posted in windows and doors. I have read that the long-time owner has retired and has been advertising for a buyer.

Scafell Hotel, Keswick

Rosthwaite
Keswick
CA12 5XB
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Ian Mapp left this review about Scafell Hotel

2017 Good beer guide entry - deservedly so. Good beers on, I went for a first Gold Wing.

After 13 miles walking and up since 4am, this remained the last pint of the day. Normally, I would have stayed for more.

Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2rdXR9E

On 17th May 2017 - rating: 8
[User has posted 277 recommendations about 276 pubs]

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Will Larter left this review about Scafell Hotel

The Riverside Bar at the Scafell Hotel, like a lot of public bars in Lake District Hotels, is tucked away at the side of the building as though they're ashamed of having such a low feature as a public bar. Though I'm sure that's a false impression, especially in this case as the bar is one of the best for many miles around. There are six hand pumps and when I was here in the quiet pre-Christmas period five of them were available: Jennings Bitter and Cumberland Ale, Theakstons Old Peculier, local Keswick Thirst Noel and Copper Dragon Best Bitter. There's a coal fire providing very welcome warmth, above which is the roll of honour of the Borrowdale Fell Race. There are cast iron tables and chairs and there is also a small outside drinking area next to the river (actually it's more like a beck, but it roars past the windows in quite a grand fashion).

On 30th December 2010 - rating: 7
[User has posted 3733 recommendations about 3470 pubs]

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Latest updates View all updates for Scafell Hotel, Keswick
22nd Jan 2024, 16:26
Request to mark pub as closed by Will Larter approved
 
22nd Jan 2024, 16:26
Request to mark pub as closed submitted by Will Larter, with included notes: For sale: Closed until further notice - hotel and bar both - according to notices posted in windows and doors. I have read that the long-time owner has retired and has been advertising for a buyer.

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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 06 December 2018 by Will Larter
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 06 December 2018 by Will Larter
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 06 December 2018 by Will Larter
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 06 December 2018 by Will Larter
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 06 December 2018 by Will Larter
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 06 December 2018 by Will Larter
  • Micropub : No last updated 06 December 2018 by Will Larter
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Will Larter
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