Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Carlisle

"This is a lovely pub to sit outside and watch the world go by on a Summers Sunday afternoon. It's a lovely traditional pub which serves good beer and..."

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Alf Graham

"we had the best time here!! scared the locals with my kareoke but ace door staff the lady was lovely. and once you're in you're well looked after...."

Tamsin Jones

"Great pub for watching a wide range of sport, great drink prices..."

COLIN SALMOND

"Not been in for years, was pleasantly surprised with what they have done with the..."

Allan Lytollis

"Nice pub, nice atmosphere and reasonable..."

Paul Hawkins

"Lovely drink. Nice atmosphere. Proper..."

Sandra Gloyne

"Amazing pub! Managers Tom and Deb are absolutely brilliant they make you feel so welcome! Staff are so friendly and very knowledgeable of their..."

Jane Oliver

"Great pub. You know..."

geoffrey G lorimer

"Nice pub good Guinness cheap..."

Clark Price

"Great pub with excellent owners. 5 of us were throug from Coatbridge in Scotland (about 4 years ago). Tommy and Deb made us feel really welcome and..."

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The Museum Inn

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Called in this afternoon with Steph mollie and freckles. I had the steak and ale pie and steph had the gammon To be honest it was perfect. The dogs..."

Scott Mchattie

"Went for a family tea tonight. Lovely food, nice atmosphere and a warm welcome from the staff. Haven't eaten there since before it had changed hands..."

Sarah Dunbobbin

"The new owners have changed the pub round already , the atmosphere is brill and the food is amazing..."

Carly Priest

"Great to have a nice meal over the weekend, much improved. Lovely..."

Andrew Loader

"Lovely food, staff. Toilets clean and smelled lovely 😍 Will be back..."

Tamara Heaton

"Great food friendly staff. Nice tidy pub spacious. Car park and out door..."

jon-paul Pattinson

"The staff is exeptional. I forgot my wallet at the table. They went out of their way and informed me even via Facebook that i left my wallet. I was..."

Anja Nisch

"Private function.. but made very welcome in the rest of the bar. Great staff. Good food. Lots of space to watch others dance & enjoy party games...."

Russell Hartley

"Great night and great staff and entertainment we will be..."

Brenda Taylor 16 Lime grove

"Fantastic place a great atmosphere bar staff very good infact brilliant hope to go back..."

Paul Kelly

"Realy good home made food. Not overpriced clean friendly atmosphere Always made welcome the staff and manageress are very friendly and welcoming to..."

Gordon Ullrich

"Went out for a random Sunday lunch. There was plenty of out door seating area covered and open for the sun. Food was excellent and the staff were..."

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"A tasty Sunday lunch enjoyed in a clean environment. The staff were friendly, courteous and efficient. An impressive first visit, I'll be happy to..."

David Tattum

"Wonderful "old school' pub. Amazing food, friendly staff, excellent prices. Will be our secret hideaway when family come up to stay. This place is..."

Steve Elliott

"Great pub, visited on a Sunday afternoon about 5pm. Sold out of Sunday dinners, which must prove how good they are. However bar menu still available..."

Damon Mahoney

"Visting friends in Carlisle we came here for sunday lunch and the food is worth the visit alone . Very Friendly staff just ashame the place was near..."

mark harris

The Auctioneer

76/100 (1929 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had our wedding reception here last week and we can not thank the staff enough for all their hard work! The food was beautiful, the service was..."

Laura May Armstrong

"A big thank you to the lovely staff on duty tonight that have made my 30th birthday meal with my family so special. Polite and friendly staff. The..."

Keighley Carruthers

"Had my wedding do in the Auctioneer function room. It was fantastic. The venue is beautiful, held up to 100 people and couldn't fault the buffet...."

Rachel Neile

"Had our wedding party here in November. The staff were amazing and set everything up for me how I wanted on the day. The food was amazing. As me and..."

Laura Clarkson

"We go most Sundays for dinner. Never a bad meal. Beef melts in your mouth. Don't get me started on the desserts. If you can't fit one in, they will..."

Gaynor Duffy

"Held my wedding reception here in July and certainly couldn't fault any of it. The staff were amazing and couldn't do enough for you!! As for the..."

Jaime Blythe

"My wife and me had a most brilliant meal on Thursday evening, and we have to say the roast beef was divine completely delicious, followed by an..."

Les Mcmurdo

"Had a charity ball there! Excellent place for any venue, staff brilliant can't do enough so professional and food fantastic! Thank you Shepherds for..."

Gail Potter

"Consistently delicious food and competent service. Highly..."

Claire Armstrong

"Never fails , best food and best staff as..."

Barbara Bell

"Fast service and very good, plentiful fare. Definitely recommend this place for both individual and party..."

Howie Shploink

"Very impressed with the refurbishment of the auctioneer function room led mood lighting sets the room of very..."

Stephen Mcknight

"I had my Birthday Party at The Shepherds. Brilliant. The food was fantastic and very Friendly efficient staff. Thank you..."

Lyn Little

"Best roast going staff are friendly food is amazing best chefs in..."

Ben Du-Tracy

"We hosted a “leaving do” as we are moving to the USA. I love that we were able to reserve a room for a small party of 30. The Auctioneer was also..."

Anna Fink

"Lovely meals, and generous portions of dessert. Excellent value and the staff can’t do enough to ensure..."

Kevin Ferrol

"Had a beautiful meal here, all freshly cooked. Had to wait approx 45 minutes for our meals, but didn't mind as it was so worth the wait, plus they..."

Lin

"The Auctioneer never fails, it always produces fantastic food, the desserts are massive, I cannot decide smaller portions or bigger bowls? The..."

Vanda Short

"The Auctioneer was recommended to us by friends & what a good recommendation it was. We both had a beef dinner which was so nice, the meat was tasty..."

Pat Curran

"Quite busy as expected by the quality of the food. Reasonably priced and the food is amazing!!! Quick turnout on food, a nice selection of choices;..."

Sekhmet

"Very nice 👌 we were a party of 6 speedy service and tasty meals. Good variety in the lunchtime menu. Would def..."

Sue Ruddick

"Went for lunch Saturday, as no booking required and although it was busy, we managed to get a table. The service was rapid and the quality of food..."

Stuart B

"My wife and I went here 'on spec' as we were in Carlisle hospital visiting. A patient recommended it! The roast beef dinner was piping hot and..."

Paul Walker

"Family dinner, absolutely loved everything about it, food was perfect, staff are lovely, friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit again and..."

Susan Edmund

The Shipinn@thursby

Wheelchair Accessible

"Found this pub through Brit Stops. Great service - very friendly staff. Lovely food for a couple of vegetarians. Nice to see local people eating..."

catherine udall

"Compact country pub car park, friendly staff, great food and free electric hook up if available. We 'Brit Stopped' a motorhome and were very pleased..."

Nigel Barrington

"We had an excellent meal. The steak was cooked the way Mark wanted it and the Cumberland sausage was very tasty. Fantastic atmosphere in the bar..."

margaret plaskett

"Fantastic place to eat lovely food and lovely staff cant do enough for..."

Joanne Hunter

"Excellent service brilliant food decent price will defo be..."

Steven Middleton

"Great place,food brilliant.Lovely friendly place to..."

Tracy Holden

"Freshly cooked pub grub using good quality ingredients. Friendly helpful service and they know how to cook..."

Rachel Gerrard

"Lovely food and friendly..."

Jillian tickell

"Lovely Sunday lunch here, make sure you get the large lunch as it differently worth the extra..."

neil

"Great food, lovely pub, will definitely be popping back..."

Amanda Burke

"Excellent meal the best fish I have had in ages the service was..."

Mark Messenger

"Lovely meal, good service, well worth a..."

Eileen Fisher

"Parked overnight in motorhome, had the scampi and chips which was excellent. Nice people, nice..."

Pat Odonnell

"The Ship Inn is a nice quiet location with accommodating staff we had properly made chips when we arrived which were..."

Michelle

"Great place a lively pub and nice waitresses definitely..."

Daniel Martindale

"We both had rib eye steak was really nice could not fault..."

Stephen Little

"Good place to eat good pint friendly..."

kevin burgess

"Nice friendly village pub good beer good company good food best chips for..."

billy todhunter

Sportsman Inn

73/100 (2065 ratings)

Carlisle Brewery Spun Gold Bitter

Wheelchair Accessible

"My second visit to this very friendly, hidden away, gem of a pub. Once again made very welcome. Now a must whenever in..."

Wilf Brooks

"Lovely family meal. Steak pie to die for. Highly..."

Sarah Muir

"Lovely pub and very friendly staff, thankyou Mandy for your fabulous steak and ale pie, an absolute treat..."

Pat Hignett

"Could not love this place more. Stumbled across it by pure chance as it is family friendly ended up going every day for 4 days before we left just..."

James Rigby

"Our 1st time in the Sportmans Inn today, (Tuesday), won't be the last. Great food, friendly atmosphere, staff polite and attentive. Will recommend..."

Barry Cannon

"Nice helpful staff good well presented food..i would definitely eat there again..."

Alan Mc Neil

"Had lunch here today after my daughter's graduation ceremony. Lovely food, good choice, will definitely be back!..."

Diane Mallin

"Great little pub. Lovely lunch yet..."

Kevin Moffatt

"had another brilliant night a gem in Carlisle away from the hustle & bustle of busy Botchergate. Always a very warm..."

Sheila Johnson

"Really great Pub, location and food pity Dave Wilson was in..."

Adrian Brown

"The sportsman inn is lovely and clean, we have just moved up to Carlisle so will be coming one-of my locals, very good..."

John Jones

"Always great atmosphere,and very friendly..."

Maria Beattie

"Handy for the train station while waiting for the inevitably delayed train. It’s early doors but they’re ready to close well before time tonight..."

Mark Nicholson

"Don't know where some people get one star from, this pub is a lovely traditional pub, with friendly service and lovely food. The only smell I've ever..."

Shirley Hall

"Awesome little historic pub. Friendly staff and also some history posted on the wall. Reasonably priced drinks and good facilities. Plenty of ales..."

Steph Walker

"Wow .. must tey the steak and ale pie with a dumpling topper . Wow most beautiful steak pie ever and I definetly will be back. My husband was so..."

Joanne sewell

"Proper locals pub in the city, but off the beaten track a little. 2 or 3 well-kept cask ales on - Wainwright is regular, plus guests from near and..."

Pete Sharpe

"A lovely local traditional pub in the centre of Carlisle. I've been recommended the food here but we just stopped by for a drink after work 🙂..."

Diane Shirvinton

"Brilliant food,great atmosphere and Mandy is just the absolute best at running a pub..."

stacey campbell

"A beautifully quaint pub located next to historic St Cuthbert's Church. It reminded me of a traditional village public house with it's white exterior..."

Willow Tkw

"What a gem of a pub. The lady behind the bar was so lovely. She was very welcoming. We shall be going back soon to have a..."

Caroline Walker

"A great little friendly pub well..."

PHIL MAYCHELL

"Great pub , Mandy the owner is lovely and a great landlady. Duke box is superb along with ranch of drinks , great..."

Damien Morris

"Sunday carvery was delicious. Choice of 3 meats....or have a bit of each. Yorkshire pudding, roasties, veg etc. Fantastic value for money and..."

Tracy-Jane Haigh

"I have been a few times over the years. Loverly little pub, great food, home cooked food, great puddings. Amazing staff, Also, kid and dog friendly,..."

Sean m

"I was in Carlisle on holiday when the sportsman pub was mentioned in conversation, I thought I'll have a pint the sportsman, what a cracking little..."

Frank Aslin

"We went for a celebration drink at a lunchtime and it was a great atmosphere although it was quiet the bar person was really..."

Mark Magas

"Thank you for a fantastic evening. We arranged our Christmas meal here for North Cumbria Rescue and Response Team, having visited in the past for a..."

Darren Morgan

"Friendly pub opposite St Cuthbert's church. The food is homemade and the beer very..."

Travel and living in France

"Always visit when we're in Carlisle. Really friendly little pub with decent food menu and well kept..."

Craig McClymont

Gosling Bridge Inn

72/100 (4346 ratings)

Chick N Mix Challenge

Think It's Called Surf Turf and Cluck

Sunday roast beef

Gammon Steaks and Chips

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Had a suprise 40th in there 2 weeks ago as they now do buffets,15 people I had there had the whole top bit by the windows to ourselves exellent..."

Nicola Todd

"What can I say about this place again. Value for money yes and awesome food. Great staff. Totally recommend..."

Gerrard Donaldson

"Food, staff and price is excellent. Everytime l have visited recently it's been first class. They are now doing steak and sausage as well as the Mr..."

Joanne Halfpenny

"Was here tonight for a cheap and cheerful catchup with friends. We had booked a table which I'm glad avoid as was very busy for a Tuesday night. ..."

Louise Bartrip

"Had the XL mixed grill last night and the meat was outstanding, moist, cooked perfect and really tasty. I was really surprised of the quality to be..."

Ross Gibbins

"Love the Gosling. Whenever we go, whether it's peak time or a quiet time, the staff are always friendly, attentive and Helpful. The food is good..."

Shona Clarke

"We've gone in first time on our new year's day family jaunt and absolutely loved it... Firstly staff all nice, chatty & helpful most of..."

jeff parkinson

"I was in last night with my family as it is always one of my favourite places to go. Always very good service and food was amazing as always piping..."

Ulach Aylanc

"Arrived for our stay at the Premier Inn at the beginning of a busy Friday night. Sarah was great at finding a table for us so our hungry 5 year old..."

Flora Smyth

"Upon arrival it was extremely busy for a Monday evening, however Sarah quickly found us a table. The serving staff were very friendly and efficient..."

Kirsty

"Was in for a meal last night, it was very busy and forgot to book beforehand but they managed to get me a table without having to wait. The staff..."

Kelly Richardson

"Very friendly staff and great food. Shout out to Rachel H who made me feel very welcome when I entered the venue. Great place over..."

Callum Macnab

"Busy pub with nice and friendly staff. Lively atmosphere. Steak and ale, & fish and chips were lovely. Next to Premiere Inn. This was our early..."

Shame A Name

"A good meal served nicely and in a short time based on number of people in. The food tasted good as well. Quicker service and better food than a..."

Chfistopher Brown

"Food is good, cheaper family meal with various offers through the week. Service is always friendly. It does get busy so reservations are needed,..."

Laura Collin

"Food absolutely amazing. Ate in here for 2 nights whilst staying at the premier inn. Highly recommend the food. Very busy but staff very..."

Andrew Bulmer

"Stopped for evening meal and again for breakfast - good pub grub..."

Splat Cave

Thyme

Wheelchair Accessible

"This hard one to review the inside is lovely and a very relaxed place to eat the staff are great they look after you really well . Now the food the..."

James Ruddick

"Adjacent to the Premier Inn. Very relaxing inside, with nice food and a decent array of drinks. Can be busy at peak..."

Graeme Walton

"Food and service good..."

arthur wilson

Stewart Allison

David Thompson

Hungry Horse - The Turf Tavern

70/100 (9797 ratings)

Gammon Mix-It-Up Sizzler

Quadzilla Burger and Fries

Salad

Big Plate All Day Breakfast

Salmon

Fish & Chips

Vanilla Ice Cream mmmmmm

The Gravy One Chicken Burger

Curry

Chicken Skewers with Fries and Dressed Salad

Burrito

Crispy Chicken and Curry Sauce

Fried Chicken Skewers

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty food. Large portions. Every time I try to try roast veggie lasagne, but I always come later when it is no longer available. Well, I'll keep..."

Veronika Zolotoverkha

"A classic. The turf has had so many lives and is now a bustling Hungry Horse that feeds plenty. Busy on our visit and plenty of parking in the car..."

F London

"Visited during a busy Sunday afternoon. Managed to get a table in the bar. Had a wait for meal to arrive. Food was ok but order not complete - had to..."

Chris Jones

"Been today with my partner for our Christmas booking. We had the 3 course and my god... the food. Starter main and pudding were all fantastic...."

Linzi Davidson

"Lovely atmosphere fantastic food looking forward to going..."

Steven Bird

"I got maccaroni,out of a tin, but the steaks and things other got were..."

william mckay

"Are used to go there for meals they were very good I enjoyed it I meant quitea few times maybe more top class service to the table used to get a good..."

Henry Alexander Samuels

"Visited whilst staying locally, used Tesco vouchers and staff were knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Most of the site that we used was well decorated..."

Claire Hobson

"Alright, place overall busy, but service was quick and friendly when customer facing. Drinks were a bit on the expensive side bit service for them..."

Paul Young

"Was pleasantly surprised by the service provided by Jodie, she served my table with a smile even though she was really busy. Becca on the bar did an..."

Luke McCarthy

"Lovely visit. Had 2 for 1 burgers, an extra side and a couple of drinks. Parked in the council carpark next door, which was free after 6pm. Meal came..."

Emma Tattersall

"This is part of the Hungry Horse chain. Great campervan/motorhome stopover. Great Friendly staff! The only query is that because there is a..."

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