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The Board & Elbow, Penrith
Penrith
CA11 7HS
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Board & Elbow
A below review calls it ‘uninspiring’ and I would be inclined to agree. Zombie like service and weirdly unfriendly, the interior is a bit of a weird mix of styles in the various seating areas. Wide ranging pub food menus on all tables. National ales plus a decent local Kirkstone Gold. I wouldn’t be terribly keen to return but wouldn’t rule it out, Penrith isn’t brimming with quality alternatives during the day.
On 11th December 2021
- rating: 5
[User has posted 1058 recommendations about 1023 pubs]
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Board & Elbow
I visited back in October 2017 and my experience was very similar to that of Will Larter in the previous review. At the time there were three pumps at the bar, offering London Pride, Dizzy Blonde and Wadworth 6X. Nothing to get excited about but it was nice to try the pub. There was a chalk board listing the available ales and what is coming up next. The pub does food but seems quite casual.
On 11th July 2018
- rating: 6
[User has posted 750 recommendations about 598 pubs]
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Will Larter left this review about The Board & Elbow
I was tempted back here having read in a local Camra magazine that real ale was available again. There are three hand pumps and generous tasters were offered, though to be honest the beers were all very similar (see photo), being seasonal offerings from mainstream breweries. I had the Shepherd Neame Rudolf's Reward in preference to Wychwood or Caledonian. It's a shame to see no representation from local breweries, and I suspect that there may be some sort of arrangement to take beers off a specified list in return for financing the refurbishment of the pub.
It's a large pub, based on two or possibly three original buildings, as evidenced by not only external appearances but also changes of level inside and the way that walls have been replaced by large beams and pillars. I've always liked the look of this pub, and I'm glad they're offering real ales; perhaps I'll give it a try again next time I'm in Penrith.
Date of visit: 21st December 2017
On 30th June 2018
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3746 recommendations about 3483 pubs]
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jp cumbria left this review about Board & Elbow
Gutted by fire a few years back, so new interior. Usually 2 real ales on. OK but uninspiring.
On 8th July 2015
- rating: 7
[User has posted 22 recommendations about 22 pubs]
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Al Bundy left this review about Board & Elbow
It looks nice outside and isn't too bad. Real ales available.
On 3rd March 2015
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about Board & Elbow
Called in here just to see if anything had changed since the last review. The solitary hand pump on the bar appeared to have a beer called Howell's Frosty Bells on. However, the person in front of me in the queue (yes, it really was a queue - just one person serving on a busy Christmas Eve) asked for it and was told it was off, so I didn't hang around.
On 30th December 2012
- no rating submitted
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ROB Camra left this review about Board & Elbow
Nice looking exterior, shame about the interior. No real ale on when I've been in although I'm pretty sure there was a handpump. Not much to say really, it's a pretty unexceptional place with not much to recommend it.
On 25th June 2010
- rating: 2
[User has posted 3224 recommendations about 3135 pubs]