The Ship Inn nearby dates from the 18th century and is famously the birth place on 25th February…read more1822 of Sir Thomas Bouch, the well-respected Victorian Engineer. As you pull up beside the pub adjacent to the village green The Ship looks like a quaint northern village pub. The eating section is seperate from the main bar, which appeared to be popular. We were the only diners, but it was a wednesday evening so we werent too worried. For starters we both had egg and prawn mayonnaise. Which is exactly what we got - sliced boiled egg with half a jar of hellmans and a pile of prawns on top. For main my partner had the mixed grill and i had the vegetarian lasagne. Both were deemed average. Service was friendly. Ok meal, cost about £35 for us both without drinks - thought this was quite expensive for the quality of the food.

Came in here on a drive from Glasgow down to London (long trip, I know). It was Sunday, so I got…read morethe traditional roast beef and potato dinner with yorkshire pudding. The food was incredible. The portion was huge. I couldn't finish half of it hardly. The pub is older but the waitstaff was nice. You could tell it was a quaint, local place and it's quite perfect for that.

Again I have been coming here on and off for years for sunday lunch. This place has a great…read morereputation in Carlisle for good food and great prices. I always have rost beef dinner and it has never been anything far from perfect. The portions are huge and the puddings are lovely aswell. The staff are really nice and the restaurant is always very clean. They cater to children really well. The pub is outside of Carlisle and it is lovely to have a drive out for lunch. Really nice place.

Was staying at the wigwams nearby the pub , only a few hundred yards away and came up for dinner…read moreand a few drinks. It's the only pub/restaurant within walking distance of the wigwams. Went to the restaurant for dinner and ooooof the portion sizes are massive. Food was nice and fresh and was under a tenner per main course. Drinks relatively cheap too. The oub has a nice freindly country pub atmosphere and if i was staying nearby wouldnt hesitate to go back again or recommend to others :)

The Kings Head is sort of nestled back along some side streets in the centre of Carlisle city…read morecentre. I suppose in that sense it's a rather hidden gem even though everytime I ventured in their it was busy. The Kings Head is a well presented, traditional style pub. Very welcoming atmosphere from staff and customers with real emphasis and passion on real ales. This is an absolute must visit if you are a lover of real ales - always spoilt for choice and they are always top notch in quality. Other drinks are available, also at a reasonable price. Great place to stop off for a couple of pints with friends, although we always end up spending longer here than expected - not a bad thing at all though!

This is a very traditional 'pub' not like the fancy bars that are springing up in Carlisle at an…read moreamazing rate. It has beams and uneven floors and they have also added a 'beer garden' at the back which is popular with the smokers! This pub is reputed to be the oldest pub in Carlisle and is well known in the town for its well kept real ale. It has a good reputation for the quality of its beer and is in the Good Beer Guide this year too. They serve cask ales brewed locally and Mike the landlord is very passionate about it. They serve meals (except Sundays) and it is popular with tourists during the day and also has a loyal horde of locals that have been coming in for years. It is a nice pub to pop into and you can always be sure of someone to have a crack with. Staff are really polite and efficient too.

The Old Crown is an institution. First it had the first co-operatively owned brewery in the…read morecountry. Now the pub is co-operatively owned and managed. Offers great real ale, including Doris, Carrock, Catbells. Some are more lethal and others. A cosy country pub with no loud music, a warm fire, and the chance of conversation. It has an extended dining room now, and offers a good choice of food. Well worth a visit.

Continuing with my tour of the UK, our last dinner ended up being at the Woodrow Wilson, part of…read morethe Wetherspoons chain. If you haven't figured it out by now, Wetherspoons are known for their extensive menus, cheap prices, and liberal libations. This one was no different. The Woodrow Wilson was just down the street from our hotel and we took full advantage of not having to travel far for a decent meal. The place was packed as we walked in and our group had to split up in order to find a decent table. We joined a couple from our tour who had just ordered. My friend went to grab drinks from the bar as we waited for the waiter to stop by for our food order. I ordered the sweet potato, chickpea, and spinach curry since I didn't want anything fried or meaty at this point. Nine days of English breakfast sausage will do that to you. My dining companion ordered the Buffalo wings and superfood pasta which looked pretty good as well. The food arrived in decent time considering how full the establishment was. The place was huge and bustling on a Saturday night. The service was fine. The food was decent. Great place to grab a meal if you can find a seat.

Dark woods, books to read and small, intimate booths…read more Perfect place to grab dinner before the movie. We looked at the menu, both of us opting for traditional meals, I got the fish & Chips, He got the shrimp scampi with chips, both came with peas (What's the obsession with peas?) The food came out quickly, and it was eaten just as fast. It was greasy, but tasty. The tartar sauce with the fish was in a bottle with the other condiments.. It was Ok, but that meant I could have as much or as little as I wanted. None of that nasty vinegar for me. NO WAY. The bill was inexpensive, under 30 pound

This pub does lovely food. Situated on the outskirts of Carlisle next to Houghton it is a lovely…read moretraditional pub. Inside there are a few different rooms to sit in and it's very cosy. The staff are really nice and friendly and happy to help. Although I used to go on an evening to play pool we can't do this anymore because they have removed the pool table although I don't know why as it was really popular. The car park is very large and although it's a lovely pub it never seems to get too busy and it's always possible to get a seat. Worth a look and a pint if you are that way.

I have always drank here since I was eighteen and I am twenty eight now. The pub is situated to the…read moreNorth of the town centre right next to Hardwicke Circus. It is a huge building which used to be the grandstand for the racecourse before it was turned into the golf course. It is also next to the Sands Centre which makes it ideal for pre show drinks. I like to go here during the week as they do a great deal which is two meals for eight pounds. The menu is a decent size and the portions are really big. I like to get a jacket potato with prawns and salad. The beer is good and they do a nice wine selection. Children are allowed in to eat during the day and there is a pool table which is always popular. As the pub is big there is always plenty of seating. Outside there is a covered smoking area and on a hot day at the front and back there are loads of picnic tables to enjoy the weather and a nice drink and some food.