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The Kings Head, Carlisle
Carlisle
CA3 8RF
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Reviews of The Kings Head (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Kings Head
Carlisle's main town centre is deathly quiet during the week but there's some life here after Tuesday. Located in the narrow pedestrianised area and the building looks tidy. Relatively nice place though the dreaded snot green paint has been glooped over the 70’s style beams and trim. At the far end is a cosy upper level with banquettes. A very nice Cumbrian Esthwaite Bitter (NBSS 3.5) offset by a horrendously pitted glass and the epilepsy inducing flashing of the fruit machine. GBG listed. Almost a classic, and could be with a couple of small changes for the better.
On 16th February 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 5089 recommendations about 5072 pubs]
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Brainy Pool left this review about Kings Head
on first approach it looks like an old historic pub and probably is, but inside it’s quite uninspiring with sparse decor and only limited character. But as a pub I quite liked it - friendly staff and local ales on the bar, including a decent Carlisle Porter. Good jukebox and a typical unpretentious town centre pub atmosphere. For Carlisle, it’s good.
On 11th December 2021
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1058 recommendations about 1023 pubs]
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Ian Mapp left this review about Kings Head
Bar hangers are alive and well in Carlisle. Thought the plague had put pay to them.
As a result, its very hard for the uninitiated to get a glimpse of what is on offer.
What was found was a good pint of Esthwaite Bitter. Good Beer Guide 2021.
The pub is a bit identikit old pub. Some bench seating, some high tables/stools. A small, very plain ourside courtyard.
Clean and functional. Won't stay in the memory for long.
On 16th September 2021
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1338 recommendations about 1324 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes - Lunch Only - last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 16 February 2024 by Quinno _