The Kings Head, Carlisle

on first approach it looks like an old historic pub and probably is, but inside it’s quite uninspiring with sparse decor and only limited character. But as a pub I quite liked it - friendly staff and local ales on the bar, including a decent Carlisle Porter. Good jukebox and a typical unpretentious town centre pub atmosphere. For Carlisle, it’s good.

Bar hangers are alive and well in Carlisle. Thought the plague had put pay to them. As a result, its very hard for the uninitiated to get a glimpse of what is on offer. What was found was a good pint of Esthwaite Bitter. Good Beer Guide 2021. The pub is a bit identikit old pub. Some bench seating, some high tables/stools. A small, very plain ourside courtyard. Clean and functional. Won't stay in the memory for long.