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The Kings Head, Carlisle
Carlisle
CA3 8RF
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Tex Icecubes left this review about Kings Head
On a narrow street in the shopping precinct. Saw it in the good beer guide so I thought I'd give it a try.
Its like a 70s version of Olde Worlde. I love Yates bitter so it scored a plus. 3 real ales altogether.
Oldish crowd this side of the bar, one or two diners. Young crowd the other side. Dont think they wanted to be there.
Hall and Oates playing in the background followed by ozzy.
Present building dates back to the 17th century but it is understood that ale was sold here as far back as the 10th century. Found this out on the back of a menu.
In 1916 the running of the Kings Head was taken over by the Liquor Control Board. These are fascinating facts.
Menu looked Ok (green and white with a touch of red) Didnt try the food, but it looked affordable, perhaps even cheap.
The beer was pretty good.
So its an OK pub worth popping in if passing.
On 27th April 2010
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ROB Camra left this review about Kings Head
One of the few proper pubs in Carlisle city centre. Usually has Yates's bitter and a changing guest, although the last few times I've been this has always been from Phoenix. Always well kept ale and relatively low key atmosphere. A good place to sit and read your paper with a nice pint.
On 2nd December 2009
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about Kings Head
This is a lovely pub, in Carlisle's historic area.
Beautiful inside and well kept ales. Not the largest pub in the whole world, but just right.
A nice pint of beer.
On 27th September 2009
- rating: 10
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TERRY DALES left this review about Kings Head
visited this place,whilst in the area on a weekend visit, situated just off the pedestrianised shopping area,in Fisher Street ,next to the Guildhall,
Place has a good atmosphere.I had a pint of exellent Hambledon's Stallion.
Also ate there,very good food,had a large portion of home made beef pie,very moorish.
Place is well worth a visit.
On 22nd February 2007
- rating: 8
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