The Woolpack Inn, Boot - pub details
Address: Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 25600) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by George Fuller on 14 Aug 2005
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> Current user rating: 6.5/10 (rated by 21 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Boot Inn, Eskdale (0.9 miles), Brook House Inn, Boot (0.9 miles)
user reviews of the Woolpack Inn, Boot
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| Just to bring the ambling travelers up to speed this seems to be one establishment very much at odds with its past judging by previous reviews/insights. Hard Knott Brewery was formerly based here using spring water from a well out back & are still brewing: http://www.hardknott.com/ Fantastic ales with all the eccentric passion & originality of a fiercely independent fanatic brewer as with Brewdog in Fraserburgh. Me & my lakeland chum were committed enough to spot these bottled beauties winking at us from the fridge behind the restaurant bar (some of which are prrretty pricey i imagine on account of the finest hops & LIVE yeasts aka lambic in belgium) which brings me to my point; there was only 1 hard knott brew on tap & none of the bar staff (presumably seasonal?) knew sweet naff all about any of them except that there was a well in the back garden! What are they doing with all that down-time on their hands if not getting to appreciate their most local produce i ask thee? Ah well all the better kept secret for us...oh crapola i knew i shouldn't have told anyone. P.S. Food A.O.K but only recently reopened & seem to be undergoing transition toward more gastro-pub direction like so many out in the sticks to survive. Little atmosphere & empty newly painted wallspace. Lovely friendly barmaid however PissteethJenkins - 3 May 2011 00:56 |
| Worth noting: """" This brewery was originally located at the Woolpack Inn, at the foot of Hardknott Pass, near Boot in Eskdale but in Feb 2010 the pub was sold and the kit taken to an industrial unit in Millom. The pub continues to sell at least one of the beers. """" (From: http://cumbriacamra.org.uk/breweries/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=7) We discovered this place back when it was still home to HardKnott brewery - loved the beer there and kept an eye on the brewery ever since. Was checking on here to see if the new owners had maintained it as a brew-pub. I'm guessing not, based on their website: http://www.woolpack.co.uk/ yvanseth - 30 Mar 2011 15:02 |
| On holiday in Eskdale this week, was disappointed to find the Woolpack closed, with no signs of imminent re-opening. Then found that its website has become unavailable since last week. Has it followed the King George IV, a few miles down the road, out of business? lgwgrahams - 20 Mar 2010 11:46 |
| I think the last review was written by the landlord - the pub was totally empty - one beer Keswick Ale - food overpriced at £17 and a whacko menu - kids not welcome - eastern european staff - bedrooms really tatty and expensive - nice friendly landlord though theglade - 15 Oct 2009 18:03 |
| This is a fantastic hostelry set in the beautiful and tranquil valley of Eskdale. Much of the beer is brewed on the premises in the Hardknott brewery. All of it is of the highest quality and made with a great deal of passion. The landlord is usually very happy to talk about his ales. It is very advisable to book food in advance as even a half empty bar with vacant tables is not a guarantee of a meal. The food is locally sourced and very well cooked. The staff are good fun. However do not expect to be able to purchase brand names such as Carling or Guinness. Instead there will be a traditional stout as well as a vast array of interesting continental beers. Also they sell bottles of fancy lemonade with bits in - very nice but not possible to make a bitter shandy out of it. They do sell bottled shandy for those that like it. All in all a fantastic place, great food, grub and customer care. Washy - 30 Sep 2009 18:06 |
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