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Sportsman Inn, Carlisle

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Heads Lane, Carlisle, CA3 8AQ (View on Google Map)
(01228) 533799
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The oldest recorded pub in Carlisle (1747). There is a copy of a 15th century map of the area on display in the pub which suggests there was a building on the site at that time. The map shows that it sat on land owned by a monastery (Blackfriars) Only 10 minutes from both rail and bus stations the Sportsman can be found tucked away from the main pedestrian thoroughfare. Look behind House of Fraser and alongside M&S Food Hall. One large room features in this pub. Meals are served 1130-7 Monday-Saturday and 12-5 Sunday. A quiz is held every Monday evening.The Sportsman was a State Management pub - a plaque above the bar states it was part of the scheme between August 1916 and May 1973.NOTE MAY CLOSE EARLIER MON-THU

Historic Interest

Grade II listed building No 15863

Information for this venue is provided by the Solway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Carlisle District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/10/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
SOW/724
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly at Sportsman Inn, Carlisle.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Sportsman Inn, Carlisle.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
All local ones
Nearby Station (400m)
Carlisle

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