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The Brown Cow Inn, Dalton-In-Furness
Dalton-In-Furness
LA15 8LQ
Served areas
Reviews of The Brown Cow Inn (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Brown Cow Inn
Possibly the busiest pub I've been to since they re-opened on July 4th. The hottest day of the year had drawn dozens out into the garden area, plus another area adjacent to the car park.
We managed to get a table near the entrance to the pub. But with table service only, it was a long wait for service.
I did managed to peak into the bar to work out what was being dispensed. Black Sheep Best Bitter is the regular ale. Guests were Ulverston Celebration Ale, Cumbrian Legendary Ales Loweswater Gold & Woodforde's Simcoe.
Has a nice location, as previous reviewers have said. I didn't get chance to see much of the interior.
On 4th August 2020
- rating: 5
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Will Larter left this review about The Brown Cow Inn
In a lovely location, below the church and just outside the town centre, this has the feel of a country pub. Unfortunately its appearance is spoilt by the ugly green umbrellas that protect overflow diners and drinkers from the potential downside of Cumbrian weather. I was fortunate in being here soon after opening time, which is 10am (I took the precaution of phoning ahead, but there were two other people having a - non-alcoholic - breakfast when I arrived). I had what is probably my earliest ever pint of Black Sheep Bitter, which was in good condition. There were five other beers on the bar, all pale or golden - I would have appreciated a bit more choice, but if this is what works for them, who am I to argue? I would definitely include this one if doing any future coastal railway pub crawl.
Date of visit: 18th July 2018
On 18th February 2019
- rating: 6
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Brown Cow Inn
a very old pub with some original features, down a steep hill from the town centre. far more of a destination village pub feel, with most here for food on a warm Saturday afternoon. probably the best pub in Dalton.
On 12th May 2018
- rating: 8
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : Yes last updated 25 February 2009 by Will Larter
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 25 February 2009 by Will Larter
- Car Park : Yes last updated 25 February 2009 by Will Larter
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 25 February 2009 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 25 February 2009 by Moby Duck
- Real Cider : No last updated 17 February 2019 by Will Larter