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Thin White Duke
Thin White Duke
Thin White Duke
11+ YEARS IN TBR
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THIN WHITE DUKE

(4.9 Score)
1 Devonshire Street, Carlisle CA3 8LG, UK Directions

Since 2010

Speciality:

✓ Victoria Malaga ✓ Blue Moon ✓ Moretti Sale Di Mare ✓ Beavertown Neck Oil Ipa ✓ Guinness ✓ Old Mout Cider ✓ Loweswater Gold ✓ Guest Craft Beers and Ales ✓ Craft Beers ✓ Bottles and Cans ✓ No and Low Alcohol ✓ Gin (straight Up ✓ Flavoured) ✓ Spiced Rum ✓ Light and Golden Rum ✓ Dark Rum ✓ Vodka ✓ Single Malt Whiskey ✓ Bourbon/rye/sour Mash ✓ Blend ✓ Cocktails ✓ Irish Whiskey ✓ Strawberry Lemonade ✓ Zombie Nation ✓ Margarita At The Mall ✓ Painted Wolf Madach Cape ✓ Blood Orange Negroni

“Thin White Duke Bar & Kitchen is known for their calm, relaxing, and unique ambience. This stylishly converted monastery building is a fashionable bar with a name that alludes to David Bowie. The pub is a great place to enjoy cocktails, beers, or gin. They offer diverse seasonal dishes, all handmade from fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers. They specialise in serving a variety of delightful and delicious dishes prepared by their skilled chefs. The staff members are friendly and always ready to fulfil your needs. Thin White Duke Bar & Kitchen features amenities such as a buffet, seating, highchairs, wheelchair accessibility, outdoor seating, and free Wi-Fi. They are committed to delivering high-quality dishes and drinks at reasonable prices. You can book online for reservations for up to eight people.

2025 Update: Thin White Duke Bar & Kitchen is a great place to enjoy a cocktail, beer, or a gin or two (Gin O’Clock is at 4:45 pm every day) and has been providing service for over 15 years.”

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Price:

Grazing
Korean Fried Cauli £9.5
Crispy Soy Chicken £9.8
Baked Camembert £9.8
Cumberland Sausage Bites £9.7
Pork Belly Bites £9.8
Crispy Tandoori Haddock £9.8
Fried Halloumi £9.5
Pulled Pork Fries £9.8
Veggie Fries £8.8
Hummus £8.7
In Bread
Crispy Beef Wrap £16
Roast Pork Ciabatta £16.5
Chicken Shawarma Flatbread £16.5
Halloumi Flatbread £15
Tandoori Fish Wrap £16.5
On The Side
Chunky Chips £4.5
Spicy Roast Wedges £4.5
French Fries £4.5
Coleslaw £3.5
Side Salad £3.5
Duke Burgers
The Duke Burger £17.5
Gourmet King Burger £16.9
Black & Blue Burger £18
Jerk Fried Chicken Burger £16.9
Korean Fried Cauli Burger £15.5
Fillet O’ Fish Burger £16.9
Mains
Fish & Chips £17
Chip Shop Halloumi £16.5
Birria Beef Stew £19
Roast Belly Pork £19
Miso Glazed Salmon £19.5
Flat Iron Steak £18
Steak Sauces £3.8

Contact:

01228 402334

Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 11pm
Sat: 10am - 1am
Sun: 11:30am - 10pm

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Gosling Bridge Inn
Gosling Bridge Inn
Gosling Bridge Inn
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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GOSLING BRIDGE INN

(4.8 Score)
Kingstown Road, Carlisle CA3 0AT, UK Directions

Since 1989

Speciality:

✓ Prosecco DOC Mini Bottle 20cl ✓ Prosecco Rose DOC 20cl ✓ Prosecco DOC ✓ Aperol Spritz ✓ Pink Prosecco DOC ✓ Lanson Le Black Label Champagne ✓ Freixenet 0% Sparkling Wine ✓ Rosé Wine Spritz ✓ Jammy Gin Fizz ✓ Zombie ✓ Passion Fruit Punch ✓ Pina Colada ✓ Jammy Gin Less Fizz ✓ Flirt on the Beach ✓ Lanson Le Rosé Label Champagne ✓ Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie ✓ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ✓ Counterpoint Chardonnay ✓ Giotto Merlot ✓ Counterpoint Shiraz

“Gosling Bridge Inn is a traditional British pub that shows sports on TV, featuring a familiar menu of grills and global comfort food. The skilled chefs expertly grill juicy burgers, sumptuous steaks, and tender chicken over open flames. Their Flaming Grill menu offers plenty of options for all tastes and incredible deals to enjoy. You can bring your dog to their dog-friendly pub, relax in the beer garden, or catch the latest sports on their screens. With wheelchair access and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, they offer laid-back fun for everyone. Join them for exceptional service and their famous flame-grilled pub grub. Sign up for their email club to receive a £5 voucher for the local Flaming Grill and get exclusive updates straight to your inbox.

2025 Update: Gosling Bridge Inn serves ice-cold pints and sizzling pub grub guaranteed to excite your taste buds. The pub also has facilities such as seated dining, plug sockets and high chairs.”

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Price:

Nachos £5.39
Vegan Nachos £5.39
Halloumi Fries £5.69
Tacos £5.39
Crispy Chicken Strips £5.39
Flame-Grilled Lamb Koftas £5.29
Breaded Garlic Mushrooms £5.19
Garlic Ciabatta £3.59
Garlic Ciabatta With Cheese £3.89
Share The Love (2)
The Ultimate Feast £10.79
The Supreme Sharer £14.29
Wing It (4)
8 Wings £5.79
16 Wings £8.79
8 Boneless Wings £5.79
16 Boneless Wings £8.79
Steak Skillets (3)
8oz* Rump Steak £11.99
8oz* Sirloin Steak £14.29
9oz* Ribeye Steak £14.79
Signature Skillets (5)
Mixed Grill £13.79
XL Mixed Grill £16.79
Korean Beef Rib £14.99
Tikka Tandoori £15.49
Jerk Chicken Sizzler £10.99
Signature Dishes (4)
Jerk Chicken Stew £10.99
Full Rack Of Ribs £16.99
Chicken & Rib Combo £16.69
Flaming BBQ Meat Sharer £24.99
Classic Burgers (5)
Flame-Grilled Cheese Burger £8.79
Flame-Grilled Cheese & Bacon Burger £9.49

Contact:

01228 515294

Mon-Sat: 9am - 11pm
Sun: 9am - 10:30pm

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The William Rufus-JD Wetherspoon
The William Rufus-JD Wetherspoon
The William Rufus-JD Wetherspoon
6+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE WILLIAM RUFUS-JD WETHERSPOON

(4.8 Score)
10-16 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1QS, UK Directions

Since 1979

Speciality:

✓ Beer ✓ Gin ✓ Red ✓ Brandy and Vodka ✓ Cerveza Pacifico Clara ✓ Stella Unfiltered ✓ Au Vodka Strawberry Burst ✓ Xix Vodka Tropical Ice ✓ Mozart White Chocolate Cream Liqueur ✓ Tequila Rose ✓ Corona Cero ✓ Thatchers Zero ✓ Passion Fruit Cooler (0% Cocktail) ✓ Monster Energy Ultra Peachy Keen ✓ The Kraken Black Spiced Rum Black Cherry ✓ Madagascan Vanilla ✓ Katsu Grilled Chicken Curry ✓ Katsu Quorn™ Nugget Curry ✓ Tuna Mayo ✓ Coleslaw ✓ Roasted Vegetables

“The William Rufus-JD Wetherspoon is frequently reviewed by an experienced brewer who samples various cask ales, ensuring customers get a great pint. Their staff are committed to serving the perfect pint of real ale and undertake extensive training, effort, and dedication to keep it in top condition. They proudly serve almost 50 million pints poured annually, no mean feat. Free Wi-Fi, baby changing facilities, and licensed outdoor areas are available. They feature a selection of world beers, spirits, liqueurs, non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks, and soft drinks. The William Rufus-JD Wetherspoon offers step-free access. They offer a menu featuring vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers, and freshly made pizzas.

2025 Update: The pub is open for breakfast until 12 noon and offers free refills on tea and Lavazza coffee. This pub has step-free access.”

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Price:

Sides & Starters
Garlic Pizza Bread £5.82
Nachos £6.06
Bowl Of Chips £3.99
Bowl Of Chips With Curry Sauce £5.39
Cheesy Chips £5.59
Loaded Chips £5.89
Shawarma Chicken-Topped Chips £5.89
Halloumi-Style Fries £5.21
Chicken Bites £6.34
Southern-Fried Chicken Strips £6.34
Chicken Wings £7.00
Quorn™ Nuggets £5.44
Pizzas
Margherita £6.16
Spicy Chicken £6.76
Pepperoni £6.76
Ham And Mushroom £6.76
BBQ Chicken £6.76
Roasted Vegetable £6.76
Vegan Roasted Vegetable £6.76
Spicy Meat Feast £7.34

Contact:

01228 633160

Sun-Thu: 8am - 12am
Fri: 8am - 1am
Sat: 8am - 2pm

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THIN WHITE DUKE REVIEWS

Great pub, bit of a tardis to be honest, it looks pretty small from the outside but it's got a few floors, loads of seating for food. We called in on the off chance of grabbing some decent food and it did NOT disappoint. Food was delicious, service was quick, Staff were lovely what more can you ask for. Interior downstairs was a bit quirky, it was alot quiter than upstairs, which was an added bonus. 2 Sunday dinners and a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream to share, 2 pints of larger and 1 pint of coke cost 50 quid. Only downside for me, was there wasn't enough gravy.

Excellent food! The fish and chips was very good nice crispy batter and proper chunky chips. The key lime pie was the best dessert ever. Staff brilliant very friendly. Excellent beer choices too.

Never had a bad experience here. Great food and service every single time. Fish and chips and the chilli chicken burger.

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GOSLING BRIDGE INN REVIEWS

When we are en route to Scotland or in the area we always eat here. It's only about a mile from the M6 on the A7 going into Carlisle. The staff are friendly and professional and the place is very clean and well looked after. The prices are very reasonable and portions very generous, the specials especially the skillet ones Gammon and the hunters chicken were delicious. My wife left in her back behind and a very courteous member of staff ran outside to find us and hand it back. Great service can't recommend enough! Parking: Amble free parking.

Amazing service, amazing food and really great value, highly recommend if you are in the area. Great restaurant all staff great with our kids Sarah was very good and really worked hard and extremely friendly..

Stopped here on our way to Scotland. The food was delicious I recommend the full rack of ribs. All the staff were lovely and friendly.

THE WILLIAM RUFUS-JD WETHERSPOON REVIEWS

Had a great Breakfast here.i got the large Breakfast and found it big enough for me and I'm a big eater. For once even the beans were quite warm which is a rarety for a wetherspoons Breakfast.will definitely come back.

Great pub. Went there before going to Carlisle races and went back there afterwards. Handy for train station. The only drawback was - as with many Weatherspoons - is that the toilets are upstairs.

Great food, friendly helpful staff, clean well equipped toilets and lovely big seating area out back. Huge pub.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THIN WHITE DUKE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 4.0K: 10
Reviews Study: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GOSLING BRIDGE INN Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.7K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE WILLIAM RUFUS-JD WETHERSPOON Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.4K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
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