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Furness Real-Ale Guide

A selection of pubs recommended by the members of Furness Camra. Click on the map link for location.

Name Address Picture Comments Map
Black Bull Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU
Large comfortable pub offering good food and full range of Coniston beers. Outside seated area great for "people watching". Map
Black Cock Inn Princes Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HQ
With a welcoming roaring log fire, this 16th century Lakeland inn is small but cosy. Original low oak beams enhances the olde worlde charm and character. Map
Blacksmith's Arms Broughton Mills
Broughton-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6AX
Original slate flagged floors, oak beams and a log fire in Winter. Traditional Lakeland pub dated to 1748. Listed in CAMRA National Inventory of Historic Pubs. Map
Brown Cow Inn 10 Goose Green
Dalton in Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8AQ
Cosy, low-ceilinged cottage-style pub with a deserved reputation for good food and ale. Good variety of guest beers. Map
Burlington Inn Askew Gate Brow
Kirkby-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA17 7TE
  Map
Cavendish Arms Cartmel
Cumbria
LA11 6QA
450 year old coaching inn still has its mounting block dated 1837 outside the main door. Inn comprises main bar and separate non smoking restaurant. Map
Church House Inn Torver
Cumbria
LA21 8AZ
14th century inn with low beamed ceiling and flagged floor. Warming fire in Winter and pleasant beer garden. Greater choice of beer during summer months. Map
Claife Crier Bar Far Sawrey
Cumbria
LA22 0LQ
Former stable block of Sawrey Hotel, retaining many original features, Named after the ghost of a love torn monk. In walking distance of Windermere ferry. Map
Cross Keys Hotel 5-7 Preston Street
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1JZ
A cask beer oasis in the centre of the town's clubland. One island bar serves the drinking area. A haven for fans of Rock/Heavy Metal music on jukebox. Map
Devonshire Arms Victoria Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0DH
Popular local serving a good range of beers.  Good crack. Map
Drunken Duck Inn Barngates
Cumbria
LA22 0NG
  Brewery tap for Barngates Brewery, also boasts a celebrated restaurant and stunning views towards Ambleside and the fells beyond. Map
Duke of Edinburgh Abbey Rd
Barrow-In-Furness
Cumbria
  Upmarket hotel featuring Lancaster Brewery beers. Handy for the train station. Map
Eagles Head Satterthwaite
Cumbria
LA12 8LN
Busy and popular country inn. Good ale, good crack! Map
Engine Inn Cark
Cumbria
LA11 7NZ
Large village pub with accommodation. Map
Farmers Arms Newton in Furness
Cumbria
LA13 0NB
Pleasant country pub with many original features. Map
Farmers Arms 3 Market Place
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7BA
  Popular centrally located pub that has a sheltered patio overlooking the main Market Street. Map
Furness Railway Abbey Road
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5UB
  Typical medium sized Wetherspoons. Long narrow main drinking area, served from central bar, with raised seated areas. Map
High Cross Inn Broughton in Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6ES
Friendly, informal inn, relaxed atmosphere. Spectacular panoramic views from its hilltop position. Map
King William IV Kirksanton
Cumbria
LA18 4NN
Roadside inn, in village that used to have its own brewery (now accommodation). Map
Kings Arms The Square
Cartmel
Cumbria
LA11 6QB
Single bar serving three rooms. Wooden beams, friendly staff. Map
Kings Arms Quarry Brow
Hawcoat
Cumbria
LA14 4HY
Busy little two roomed local. Four or five well kept beers reasonably priced. Recommended. Map
Kings Arms The Square
Hawkshead
Cumbria
LA22 0NZ
Friendly village pub frequented by locals and visitors. Bar ceiling appears to be held up by a Native American, an original by local wood carver, Jim Whitworth. Map
London House 90 Duddon Road
Askam-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA16 7FB
  Map
Manor Arms The Square
Broughton in Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HY
The place for someone to be introduced to real ale. Commitment ensures beers in tip-top condition. Deserved winners of numerous awards over the years. Map
Masons Arms Strawberry Bank
Cartmel Fell
Cumbria
LA11 6NW
  Classic country inn in an idyllic setting. Worth searching for! Map
The Mill Old Town Mill
Mill Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7EB
  Ex-mill working until the 70's. Refurbished 2003. Carvings outside depict the 4 ages of women. Water wheel still works. Cavernous and worth looking around. Map
Newfield Inn Seathwaite
Cumbria
LA20 6EO
  A fell walkers oasis, this 17th century Free House in its tiny hamlet prides itself on serving both good food and quality kept ales. Map
Old Kings Head Broughton in Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
Set on the slope of a hill, has an olde worlde feel. Low beamed ceilings and multiple rooms for eating and drinking. Well kept ales. Map
Pheasant Inn Allithwaite
Cumbria
LA11 7RQ
  Inn on outskirts of village, near to Cartmel. Map
Prince Of Wales Foxfield
Cumbria
LA20 6BX
Very popular with drinkers all over the N. West. Speciality beer weekends. Landlord brews his own beers. A MUST TO VISIT. Map
Punch Bowl The Green
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 5HL
Beckstones brewery tap!. Village's only pub, loyal following intent on keeping it open. Map
Queens Arms Biggar Village
Walney Island
Cumbria
LA14 3YG
Cosy pub in an isolated location. Stocks local beers plus Bank Top from Bolton. Try the cakes! Map
Queens Head Hotel Main Street
Hawkshead
Cumbria
LA22 0NS
Elegant old world hotel with fine wood panelled dining rooms and bar area Map
Railway Inn 6 London Road
Lindal in Furness
Cumbria
LA12 0LC
One-roomed local village pub. TV and open fire one end, darts and seating area the other end. Map
Red Lion Hawkshead
Cumbria
LA22 0NS
Comfortable village pub. Popular with tourists. Map
Royal Oak The Square
Cartmel
Cumbria
LA11 6QB
Open plan, characterful pub. Flagged/wooden floored area surrounding the bar. Mind your head on the low ceilings and beams. Very large garden to rear. Map
Ship Inn Main St
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7QZ
Welcoming pub with a good mix of clientele. Home to Greenodd brewery. Map
Stan Laurel Inn 31 The Ellers
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0AB
  Close to the centre of town, this pub displays a collection of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia. Separate games room with big screen TV. Features Ulverston Brewery beers. Map
Sun Inn Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8HQ
400 year old, beamed ceiling/flagged floor. Stunning open range in bar. Popular with walkers and climbers. Walls festooned with Donald Campbell memorabilia. Map
Sun Inn Main Street
Hawkshead
Cumbria
LA22 0NT
17th century inn with open plan bar area, flagged floor and warming fire in Winter. Good range of local beers. Map
Swan Inn Swan Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7JX
Stunning selection of ales. Very popular drinkers pub. Map
Tower Bank Arms Near Sawrey
Cumbria
LA22 0LF
Popular small country inn, next door to "Hilltop", former home of Beatrix Potter. Stone flagged floor and comfy chairs. Two mile walk to Bowness/Sawrey ferry. Map
Wellington Inn Loppergarth
Pennington
Cumbria
LA12 7OJ

Small traditional cosy village pub with separate games area. 10 minute walk from nearest bus stop

Map
White Hart Inn Bouth
Cumbria
LA12 8JB

Busy 17th century coaching inn on edge of Lake District, serving a variety of excellent food

Map