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Submitted on Wednesday, 11th October 2023
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The Punch Bowl, Kendal

Pub added by Paul Brett
A65
Barrows Green
Postal town: Kendal
LA8 0AA
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Star Pubs & Bars (Heineken)

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Reviews of The Punch Bowl (Average Rating: 6 of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

Will Larter left this review about The Punch Bowl

I've cycled or driven past this pub many times on the A65, and the only reason I stopped this time was because I had planned an earlier stop to the north of Kendal but I had got there too soon for opening at 12 noon. The Punch Bowl, on the other hand, was open. It has the feel of a traditional roadside inn, but with the original rooms opened out and the right hand side of the pub, where there are plenty of tables set for dining, extended into the distance. I presume to left hand side has a kitchen to the rear, whereas the front feels as though it has been the same for half a century, with bench seating arranged in booths, and some high chairs near the pool table. The bar has three hand pumps, with Wainwright and Theakstons Best Bitter joined by what turned out to be a very good Cross Bay Halo, a 3.6% English Pale Ale, or EPA. Is this a style? Well, it's certainly a beer and a very good one on this encounter (NBSS 3.5). On this showing I might have to call again next time I'm on the A65.

On 21st October 2023 - rating: 6
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Paul Brett
Oxenholme Lake District, 1.46 miles, 28 min walk (show)
Kendal, 3.5 miles, 1 hr 7 min walk (show)
Burneside (Cumbria), 5.61 miles, 1 hr 48 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Punch Bowl, Barrows Green
21st Oct 2023, 20:40
Review submitted by Will Larter amended by Will Larter
 
21st Oct 2023, 20:39
Review submitted by Will Larter

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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 21 October 2023 by Will Larter
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Darts : Yes last updated 21 October 2023 by Will Larter
  • Dog Friendly : Yes - On a lead at all times - last updated 21 October 2023 by Will Larter
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Live Music : No last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Micropub : No last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 21 October 2023 by Will Larter
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : No last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 26 August 2021 by ROB Camra
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 21 October 2023 by Will Larter
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