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Britannia Inn, Elterwater

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Elterwater, LA22 9HP (View on Google Map)
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  • Historic Interior

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A shining beer beacon in the Langdale valley especially for walkers on the heights of the stunning surrounding fells! Unsurprisingly popular, the five rooms around the small bar fill quickly and the plentiful outdoor tables are equally busy in summer. Great atmosphere and great beers - featuring Langdale Brewing (the sister business) and other local ales. Hearty Lakeland food for hungry hunters. Residents can recover after their exertions in the nearby spa with large indoor pool. Autumn beer festival.

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
KEN/876
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

Allegedly built 'around 500 years ago as a gentleman farmer's house' though it looks at least a couple of hundred years younger. The front door leads direct to one of the original rooms, but only the fireplace is of any age. However, the back wall has been removed so it's now open to a staircase and two corridors. On the right is the characterful main bar which has a sturdy, plain bar counter (1950s?) with simple shelving behind. The slate fireplace is modern. The 'back bar' and restaurant are both recent converts to pub use and contain nothing of interest. A framed 'for sale' leaflet from 1896 describes the building as having 'two front rooms, a large kitchen and bedrooms over'.

Allegedly built 'around 500 years ago as a gentleman farmer's house' though it looks at least a couple of hundred years younger. The front door leads direct to one of the original rooms, but only the fireplace is of any age. However, the back wall has been removed so it's now open to a staircase and two corridors. On the right is the characterful main bar which has a sturdy, plain bar counter (1950s?) with simple shelving behind. The slate fireplace is modern. The 'back bar' and restaurant are both recent converts to pub use and contain nothing of interest. A framed 'for sale' leaflet from 1896 describes the building as having 'two front rooms, a large kitchen and bedrooms over'.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB TasteMatch Prediction

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Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB
Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB
Coniston - Bluebird Premium XB

This beer is served regularly at Britannia Inn, Elterwater.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Langdale - Bowfell Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Langdale - Bowfell Blonde
Langdale - Bowfell Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4.2%
Langdale - Bowfell Blonde
Langdale - Bowfell Blonde

This beer is served regularly at Britannia Inn, Elterwater.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Langdale - Elterwater Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Langdale - Elterwater Gold
Langdale - Elterwater Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted once
Langdale - Elterwater Gold
Langdale - Elterwater Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Britannia Inn, Elterwater.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Langdale Brewery is the sister business. The pub showcases their: Britannia Blonde, Elterwater Gold, Pikes Pale and Neddy Boggle (Bowfell) Bitter. Summer: eight beers and Winter: six beers

Changing beers typically include: Barngates (varies) , Coniston (varies) , Eden River (varies) , Great Corby (varies) , Jennings - Cumberland Ale , Kirkby Lonsdale (varies) , Langdale (varies) , Tirril (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Old Ale, Wheat Beer. Coniston Old Man. Langdale Weiss Ghyll.

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Hearty fare for healthy appetites
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Booking advisable
Garden Garden
More seating outside than indoors!
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Limited around green. NT car park
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Also in bedrooms but not in beds!
Accommodation Accommodation
Includes use of Langdale Spa complex
Camping Camping
In village and at YHA
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Fast and furious even in the garden!
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Coniston, Langdale.
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
In November for 10 days
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
5% on real ales
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Stagecoach: 516 (From Ambleside to Old Dungeon Ghyll)
Limited service

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