Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Carlisle

Looking for the best pubs in Carlisle? Discover the best Pubs in Carlisle, North West. Our curated guide highlights the finest hostelries in town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Carlisle reflects the wider pub culture of Cumbria. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Carlisle's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Carlisle

Must visit
The Carlisle Arms Pub
High Street Real ale Local favourite

The Carlisle Arms★★★★★

High Street, Carlisle, Cumbria

A well-loved Carlisle local on the High Street, pouring cask ales, pub food, and a proper welcome in the heart of Cumbria.

5-star rated Traditional Pub Well-kept ales Maps
  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Real ale Pub food

    The Red Lion★★★★★

    Market Place

    A Carlisle red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Carlisle 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Crown★★★★★

    Church Street

    A Carlisle crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Real ale Pub food Carlisle Maps

More pubs in Carlisle

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    Real ale

    The King's Head

    Station Road,

    A Carlisle king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Pub food Carlisle Local favourite
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    Real ale

    The White Hart

    Bridge Street,

    A Carlisle white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Pub food Carlisle Local favourite
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    The Royal Oak

    Queen Street,

    A Carlisle royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Real ale Pub food Carlisle
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    The George

    Market Place,

    A Carlisle george with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Real ale Pub food Carlisle
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    The Swan

    Church Street,

    A Carlisle swan with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Real ale Pub food Carlisle
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    The Plough

    Station Road,

    A Carlisle plough with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Real ale Pub food Carlisle
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    The Railway

    Bridge Street,

    A Carlisle railway with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Cumbria local.

    Real ale Pub food Carlisle