Live Music — Pubs in Carlisle

Glasshouse

Englishgate Plaza, Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RP

Nightclub type pub. Has been known by a variety of names including Phoenix, The Church and Part Party

Havana

Unit 3a Englishgate Plaza, Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RP

Cocktail bar. "Carlisle's taste of Cuba". Runs a Cocktail-making course. Opened in June 2016

Fat Gadgie

5 Devonshire Street, Carlisle CA3 8LG

Re opened in May 2017 under the stewardship of Mike Vose (the Fat Gadgie) aka Kings Head Carlisle. This city centre bar serves a range of real ales from far and wide. Its minimal decor leads to a pleasant, quiet drinking environment without the distraction of television or gaming machines. CLOSED DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGE

Open Mind

75 English Street, Carlisle CA3 8LQ

Cafe/bar situated in the centre of Carlisle. This is an Arts bar with open mic sessions art gallery and other 'arty' events. Serving some 'craft beers '.

Old Fire Station Arts Centre (McGrews Bistro)

Peter Street, Carlisle CA3 8QW

McGrews Bistro is situated in The Old Fire Station Arts Centre. The bar is open during the day and after 5pm when there are events on. Usually has one real ale on handpump with sometimes a 2nd. Breakfast, lunch and litebites menu are available during the day. The art-deco stained glass picture of Carlisle Castle is worth popping in to see.

Crescent Bar

1 The Crescent, Carlisle CA1 1QN

Small city centre 'speakeasy' type bar. Serving a range of lagers and ales with a few specialists including Carlisle Brewery's Spun Gold & Oatmeal Stout. Open later at weekends.

Players Grill & Sports Bar

70 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1QS

Former Cooperative building originally converted into an extensive nightclub situated in the centre of the pub and club area of Carlisle. Completely refurbished in 2017 and reopened as a Sports Bar & Grill.

Deja Vu

1A English Gate Plaza, Botchegate, Carlisle CA1 1RP

Deja Vu 60'S 70'S 80'S Bar open Fridays and Saturdays and Bank Holiday Sundays.

Bronx Sports Bar

30-34 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1QS

Carlisle's only Bar DEDICATED to Sport! Projectors, Large TV's, Pool Tables, Darts & Pizza's

Venue

Unit 7 Portlands, Carlisle CA1 1RP

Large nightclub siated close to Botchergate. Home of Carlisle Beer Festival. Hours depend on event or club night.

301 Miles From London

Carlisle Citadel Station, Court Square, Carlisle CA1 1QZ

Situated on Carlisle Citadel railway station Platform 4. The high-arched Grade II listed building has served a number of purposes including being the Station Buffet in the 1950s and features much of the fabric of the old building and other railway heritage with the original stone fireplaces. Named 301 Miles From London - based on Carlisle folklore which claims that is the distance from the capital, although it's actually thought to be 299 miles. A beautiful mahogany bar serving six real ales from mainly local breweries. NOTE Early closing time which could be even earlier if station closes. Cheaper ales on Mondays.

No 15 Gin Bar

15 Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1DH

Modern Gin Bar in City Centre with occasional live music and sports TV.

Club Rock

Unit 7 Englishgate Plaza, Carlisle CA1 1RP

Events and night club situated close to city centre just off Botchergate.

Amante

17 Lowther Street, Carlisle CA3 8ES

LUX Lounge Bar

7-9 Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1DH

Modern lounge bar close to the city centre. Speclalising in music events to attract customers in.

Timmy's Bar & Kitchen

68 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1QS

Vegan cafe with bar licence. Late night music on Fridays and Saturdays. Situated in the heart of Botchergate.

Beehive

Warwick Road (A69), Carlisle CA1 1LH

Large popular pub situated opposite Carlisle football and rugby grounds on the A69 leading into town (home fans only for some games). Lots of TV screens for Sky, used for showing multiple channels at the same time when necessary. Food served all day. Regular quiz Thursday night. Large covered outdoor smoking area. Live music most Friday evenings. Completely refurbished following devastating flooding in December 2015.

Carlisle Ex-Servicemens Club

1 Albert Street, Carlisle CA1 1HZ

Members only club situated close to the town centre. Large bar area with separate games area housing 2 full size snooker tables and several dart boards and a pool table. Separate function rooms are available for hire.

King's Head Inn

Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RF

An excellent city centre pub, winner of many CAMRA awards. Serves a range of guest ales from four handpumps. Pictures of old Carlisle adorn the internal walls and outside is an explanation of why the city isn't in the Domesday Book. Good value meals are served at lunchtime. Children not allowed. The covered, large outdoor courtyard has a large-screen TV and regularly features live music. City Pub of the Year 2008-13, and 2015-17.

Linton Holme Hotel

86 Lindisfarne Street, Carlisle CA1 2NB

Former hotel hidden deep within the maze of small cobbled streets that are typical of this area of Carlisle. Strong community focus with family events and evening entertainment regularly. Notable for the original etched windows and a wonderful marble pillar outside. Opening hours and food times can vary for major sporting events on TV or social events at the pub. Regular darts and pool nights with several permanent dartboards. Bottled beers from Sulwath Brewery can be available. Large beer garden for the summer months. Very active on Facebook.

Museum Inn

101 Moorhouse Road, Belle Vue, Carlisle CA2 7QJ

Large pub close to Carlisle bypass on western edge of town. One large room has feel of three separate rooms. Popular quiz every Tuesday at 9pm. Serves usual bar food. Bar area restricted to adults with pool table, darts and sports TV.

Spinners Arms

Cummersdale, Carlisle CA2 6BD

Cosy family-friendly hostelry, an original 'Redfern' pub with unique and original features. Situated less than half a mile from Carlisle's south-western boundary, close to the Cumbrian Way and National Cycle Route 7, which run alongside the picturesque river Caldew. There is regular live music, with Irish music sessions every first and third Wednesday. Children are welcome until 9pm and well behaved dogs are permitted. The pub is the Brewery Tap for Carlisle Brewing Co showcasing their beer on three pumps.

Turf Tavern

Newmarket Road, Carlisle CA1 1JG

Very large building that used to be the main stand for The Sands Racecourse. Now overlooks the municipal golf course and is next to The Sands Leisure complex. Popular in the summer months with visitors. Young clientele. Part of the 'Hungry Horse' chain serving a wide range of pub food making it popular in the early evening with diners.

Border Rambler

45-47 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RP

Traditional city centre boozer situated in Botchergate. Regular DJ sessions. Range of popular keg beers and lagers. No children allowed.

Brickyard

14 Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8AU

Live music venue. Times of opening depend on gigs

Carlisle United Football Club

Brunton Park, Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LL

Open on match days only. Function rooms available for hire Home of Carlisle Folk & Blues Club

Cranemakers

43 London Road, Carlisle CA1 2JZ

Ordinary workers pub on main route into Carlisle from the south about 1 mile from the centre. Named after the famous Cowans and Sheldons cranemakers whose factory used to be across the road from the pub.

Lane Bar & Cafe, The

18 Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RH

The Lane Bar is situated down a solitary Medieval brick lane in the Historic Quarter of Carlisle.

Pirelli Sports & Social Club

Dalston Road, Carlisle CA2 6AR

A wide selection of keg beers are available at the bar of this Sports and Social Club that is open to none members.

Roadhouse

40-44 London Road, Carlisle CA1 2EL

Complete with bar and restaurant, this friendly bed and breakfast is just a 5 minute walk from Carlisle's busy shops, bars, restaurants and historic quarter.

Coco Mill

47- 49 Lowther Street, Carlisle CA3 8EQ

Bar and grill situated in the centre of Carlisle and serving cocktails until late. Three handpumps serve a selection of real ales mainly from National Breweries. Large open plan seated area with minimalist decoration situated in a converted shop.

St Nicholas Arms

47 London Road, Carlisle CA1 2LE

Traditional pub situated in a recently (2019)refurbished Georgian building on London Road the south route out of the city. It is walking distance from the city centre and many bus services stop close by. The open plan has a games area with pool table and two dart boards. There are a few tables outside at the front for those warm summer evenings. The pub serves standard 'pub grub' every day. Check before visiting if looking for real ale.

Abstrakt

6-8 Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RN

Arts and entertainment club situated close to the City centre. The Black Box Institute is in the basement rooms with Abstrakt upstairs Abstrakt is an open gallery, bar and entertainment venue.

Liquor Hut

Unit 48-50 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1QS

City Speakeasy with live music, great drinks and a robust soundtrack to enjoy it all to. The perfect drinking den 7 nights a week.