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Pheasant Inn, Keswick
Keswick
CA12 5PP
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Leased (Marstons)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn is a former Jennings pub on the road out of Keswick to the north. Still run by Marston's, it appears to be popular for food. There is a small bar area to the left-hand side of the entrance with dining rooms on the right-hand side at the front and rear. With all tables taken, I had no choice but to occupy one of the picnic tables to the front of the pub. There is a further large outdoor area to the left of the pub over two levels, the upper level designated as "Taffy's Terrace".
5 cask ales were being served from Marston's - Wainwright Golden, Pheasant Ale, Forty Niner & Hobgoblin Gold & Ruby. Whilst seemingly much busier than when the previous reviewer visited, unless you're there to try the food, it really isn't worth the walk out of town.
On 9th September 2024
- rating: 5
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Will Larter left this review about Pheasant Inn
I've been visiting Keswick for many years but have never been in the Pheasant before, so made a point of calling in after my walk from Borrowdale over the Catbells ridge. I was pleased to see Jennings Bitter on the bar, but I think the recipes for this beer and for Snecklifter have been changed as they are not as dark and malty as they used to be, having instead a thinner texture and a caramel flavour. The other beers were Cocker Hoop, Cumberland Ale and a house beer called Pheasant Ale 4.2% which was "brewed by Marstons" according to the pump clip. It was fairly quiet at the time of my mid-afternoon stop, with just a young couple and their dog preventing the pub being completely empty when I arrived. There was a very welcome open fire but sadly nothing else to tempt me this far out of Keswick on another occasion.
Date of visit: 20th December 2017
On 4th April 2018
- rating: 6
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Peter Barker left this review about The Pheasant Inn
Absolutely FABULOUS food & friendly staff. Faultless. Ate there on 3 consecutive nights and had different dish and pud each time - perfect ! Thoroughly recommended.
On 15th February 2011
- rating: 10
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