Hethersgill, Carlisle
The Black Lion
Proof of how far the state's reach went: a remote village local in the north-eastern farming country, on the rolls with the rest.
Country pub at Hethersgill with a log burner, pool table and two dartboards. Well-priced ales and, by local account, the best toasties in Cumbria.
History
A remote village local out in the north-eastern farming country, and a confirmed scheme pub — which is the point of it. The state's reach went right out here.
Beyond that the record is thin: no build date, no listing, no detailed history. Better said than padded.
There are two Black Lions on the scheme list. This is the Hethersgill one; the other is on Durdar Road south of the city, and it's a Redfern building. Opposite corners of the district, same heraldic name.
Refurbished in June 2024 — log burner, pool, darts, Sky Sports, real ale and toasties. Live music, bingo, quiz nights and a lot of pub games. Open-plan but reads as three rooms.
- Real ale
- Traditional
- Pool / darts
- Cheap pint
- Beer garden
Where
Hethersgill, Carlisle CA6 6EH
Opening hours
| Monday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 15:00–midnight |
| Saturday | 12:00–midnight |
| Sunday | 12:00–midnight |
Hours are kept by hand and change without warning. Ring ahead if it matters.
More like this
- Real ale pubs in Carlisle
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- Cheap pint pubs in Carlisle
- Beer garden pubs in Carlisle
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Nearest to here
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6.0 kmaway
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8.0 kmaway
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8.0 kmaway
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8.2 kmaway
Sources
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History, a story, a correction, or just what it was called before — The Black Lion is better on this site when locals fill it in.