The King George IV Inn, Eskdale - pub details
Address: Eskdale, Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TS [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 36006) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Ravenglass For Eskdale (4.8 miles)
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> Current user rating: 7.0/10 (rated by 4 users)
other pubs nearby:
Bower House Inn, Eskdale Green (1.5 miles), Boot Inn, Eskdale (1.9 miles), Brook House Inn, Boot (1.9 miles)
user reviews of the King George IV Inn, Eskdale
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| Nice little place to stop off for a mid-walk pint, bag of nuts and a game of pool. Well-kept beers and nice people who run it. Seemed popular with people for the food. littledrummerboy - 10 Nov 2013 20:24 |
| The previous review suggested that more reports were needed. Location is at the junction of the road up Eskdale (and on up the Hard Knott pass) meets the road over to Ulpha and the Duddon. It is about 5 mins walk up the valley from Eskdale Green Railway station on the Ravenglass and Eskdale (10 mins from Outward Bound) and about 5 mins walk down the valley from the Fisherground campsite. It was previously (pre war !) known as the King of Prussia, and perhaps some locals might still know it as such... Building is traditional old country inn, but with various extensions over time, some of which provide B&B accomodation. The management changed around end 2009/early 2010. Since then it has been run by locals on a rather more enthusiastic basis than before. The 30/10/2008 review below mentioned a "subdued and seemingly disinterested barman" - one would really struggle to use that expression now. On a summer weekend, nine pumps were on for real ales; many of which changed over the weekend: almost all were local Cumbria/Lancashire brews from independent breweries (one did creep over the Pennines from Black Sheep, but we'll tolerate that). There is some of the usual shiny metal dispensing fizzy tasteless stuff, but the emphasis is clearly on proper beer. Beer festivals do also occur... Food is more down the line of pub grub than gastro, but a fair choice and it comes quickly. Walking/welly boots, dogs, rugrats, etc seem welcome. mafiosi - 1 Sep 2011 19:05 |
| 2010 Re-opened under new management, Beer Ok. More reports needed. pheon - 5 Mar 2011 21:37 |
| It appears to have closed down. Is it for sale? in receivership? Does anyone know? esklass - 27 Nov 2009 20:29 |
| A large, multi-roomed, split-level inn, situated on the edge of Eskdale Green village. The area is surrounded by glorious Cumbrian countryside. Very traditional in its decor and layout, but with a slightly seedy, run down feel to it. Three real ales were advertised on the hoarding outside: Jennings �Cumberland Ale�, �Snecklifter� and Coniston �Bluebird�, although only the Jennings beers were available. However, the �Snecklifter� was excellent, fresh, flavoursome and cool-not cold. A subdued and seemingly disinterested barman. He was sat watching TV, outside the bar, in between serving customers. There was also local radio blaring out in the main bar. As I�ve said in other reviews I think there�s a whiff of desperation when pubs have radios on. Not surprisingly, the atmosphere was rather muted when we called. As the nearest pub to a large campsite, experiencing appalling weather conditions, I expected it to be a lot busier than it was. Food looks to be based on traditional pub staples. Like many pubs in the area, it features a huge collection of malt whiskies to try. There are a couple of benches to the front of the pub and a larger outdoor drinking area to the rear. Child friendly. Accomodation available. aleandhearty - 30 Oct 2008 18:58 |
