12 places
Live music in Carlisle pubs
Pubs, bars and clubs that put bands and acts on. Listings move constantly — check the venue's own page for what's on.
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Carlisle Ex-Services Men's Club
Concert room upstairs with a proper dancefloor, bingo and turns at weekends.
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Carlisle RAOB Club (the Buffs)
The Buffs, on Fisher Street.
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Crown Lane Cellar
Speakeasy-ish cellar bar off Fisher Street with a decent outdoor space and live music.
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Pirelli Social Club
Club and function room on Dalston Road with a stage and a big hall.
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Royal Scot
Big Morton local with a separate bar and restaurant, a large car park and a kids' play area.
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The Border Rambler
Late one on Botchergate, loud and lively at weekends.
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The Crescent Bar
Small independent bar on The Crescent with a serious cocktail and gin list and live music on Friday nights.
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The Royal Oak
Small village pub at Moorhouse with well-kept beer at village prices.
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The Spinners Arms
Village local at Cummersdale serving hand-pulled Carlisle Brewing Company ales.
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The Wellington Inn
Village pub with a small caravan site attached, out west of the city.
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The William Rufus
The other Botchergate Wetherspoons, two minutes from the station.
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West Walls Brewing Co.
Brewery and taproom in a converted building on the city walls, brewing on site.