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The Snug, Carnforth
Carnforth
LA5 9TR
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Snug
This is a tiny micropub located inside Carnforth station, on the platform nearest to the exit, with very limited hours on certain days, as was the case on the Monday when I called in. You enter to find a tiny L-shaped room with neutral shaded walls and plain, no nonsense flooring. The servery is over to the right on entry, and has a squared off, dark wood counter with all of the casks visible through a cabinet on the bar back, which has an impressive, high unit above for wine, spirits and other bits and bobs. Seating is very limited in such a small space, with just a couple of high tables and stools opposite the bar and two more down the left-hand side, including one of those two tier, continental-style tables. A couple of bits of art line the walls and there are some beer fridges to the side of the bar, but other than that, the place is so small, there's not much scope for anything else. It was very quiet during the two hours of opening on my Monday visit (17:00-19:00) and bitterly cold too, with the landlady fighting a losing battle to get the place warm before opening and almost everyone sat around shivering in their jackets as a result. The pub's position next to the mainline track means that the whole place shakes whenever a high speed train goes through.
This was one of the first micropubs to open in the North West and the place has retained a reputation for good ale. On this occassion, the handpulls offered a choice between Northern Whisper Oppenchops, Nightmare Little Shift and Tanager, Black Edge Pike Pale Ale and Rivington Moving South. I took a pint of the Pike Pale Ale, which was in great shape, although not the most exciting beer I've ever had.
I thought this was a decent enough micropub with some well kept ale from some lesser seen breweries, although my abiding memory will be how keen I was to get out of here and onto a warm train. Its definitely worth a look if you're travelling to or from this station, but I'm not entirely convinced it merits breaking your journey for.
Date of visit - 15th January 2024
On 7th April 2024
- rating: 7
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Snug
a family micropub on the platform- imagine if every station had one of these? like all of its ilk, friendly and good ale (5 handpumps). snacks were popular this lunchtime. it's very very micropubby and the atmosphere is pure CAMRA. I don't think a little tasteful music would hurt here when it's quiet, but many will disagree. the Royal Station is now a good alternative in between trains but this remains the one for the purists. i found it a bit humdrum really.
On 25th August 2018
- rating: 6
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Will Larter left this review about The Snug Micropub
We were lucky to get served, as it was just on two o'clock when we turned up here. Carnforth seems to be a busy little drinking town on a Saturday afternoon, as the Station Hotel had been rammed when we looked in before coming here, and this was almost as popular. A completely different crowd, of course, this one being the real ale drinkers with their rain-sodden coats and equally wet dogs, to judge by the smell. It would have been a dilemma if the pub hadn't just been closing, as the beers were tempting but the dogs off-putting. Beers were from local micros such as Barngates and Old School, with an interesting outsider from Banks & Taylor. Service was friendly and so were the locals, so I'll be keen to get back here another time when the weather and the licencing hours are more favourable.
Date of visit: 28th November 2015
On 14th January 2016
- rating: 8
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Snug Micropub
Very nice pub called Sunday dinner time but could not get any hand pulled after my first pint of Naylor's Bill hopping mad4.2% which was very good told by the young girl behind the bar there was no Barrels tapped and vented yet which is very strange and disappointing for a real ale house
On 5th September 2014
- rating: 6
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TOM BELL left this review about The Snug Micropub
Well ... I only dropped in briefly, but the place was great. Very friendly guys and a wonderful fresh pint. We were not in for long but any concern of a cliquey feeling was rapidly set aside as we covered cricket, rugby and heaven knows what else. Its my first micropub experience and i shall be on the outlook for more ! Good cider , good beer and good company. I shall be back ... but as i live in Devon it will be a while !
On 29th August 2013
- rating: 9
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James Joines left this review about The Snug Micropub
Fine micro pub with 4 good quality ales on handpull and 2 ciders on gravity when I visited in early April. Small selection of snacks available. The pub is part of the Carnforth Heritage Centre and all station buildings have been restored. Well worth a visit for the beer.
Note: No music, machines or draft lager. Wine and soft drinks are available.
Car park at front and well placed for train and bus services.
On 12th April 2013
- rating: 9
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