Quick info
About The Reiver
The Reiver is a pub in Carlisle, found on Border Reiver Inn. The venue is classed as a pub, a bar, a restaurant and a sports bar. Dogs are welcome, which makes it an option for people who want to bring their pet along. The restaurant side means a meal and a drink can happen in the same place, and the sports bar side gives people a place to follow a game.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke night, sunday roast beef, pool table and live bands.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke night, sunday roast beef, pool table and live bands.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split on this pub. The warmest comments praise the atmosphere and a karaoke night that one group enjoyed, plus staff described as friendly. A Sunday roast beef was called very nice, though its Yorkshire pudding was extremely tiny. Critics find the place generic, with a poor beer selection beyond John Smiths and Guinness, staff slow to notice newcomers, and vape smoke during the football.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split on this pub. The warmest comments praise the atmosphere and a karaoke night that one group enjoyed, plus staff described as friendly. A Sunday roast beef was called very nice, though its Yorkshire pudding was extremely tiny. Critics find the place generic, with a poor beer selection beyond John Smiths and Guinness, staff slow to notice newcomers, and vape smoke during the football.
Featured reviews
- David Jackson
“Came in today amazing staff, great atmosphere”
- Katie Chapman
“Popped by to watch the football for convenience rather than heading into town, wouldn't bother again. Like being in an episode of stars in their eyes with all the vape smoke - delightful clientele! Barmaid was clearly deaf too, managed to serve a Cruzcampo after asking for a pint of Coke as well 🫠”
- TATTY SANTA
“Great friendly pub ,we did a karaoke there and had such a great time there. Look forward to returning .”
- Shirl
“Sunday roast beef was very nice, just disappointed with the extremely tiny Yorkshire pudding.”
- The Bauchler
“I've popped in a few times over the past couple of years to this pub. Usually on my own but sometimes with the wife. I've yet to be impressed. It is part of the Heineken Star Pubs and Bars chain (I believe) and is indistinguishable from the thousands of others in the chain. The layout of the pub is spacious and the decor is clean and well-maintained and nods to the pub's history and the Border Reivers, but it is generic and 'cookie-cutter'. The beers on offer are a poor selection, with John Smiths, Guinness being the only non-lager/cider choice. These were kept adequately, but staff did have difficulty serving the Guinness. Certainly no hand-drawn ales. There is clearly a community spirit with a hardcore group of drinkers occupying the pool table end of the pub. The problem is if you are not part of the community, the staff don't seem to notice you or are interested in interacting with you. It had a justifiably great reputation in the 80's/90's as a friendly local pub that held events and hired live bands, which I believe they still do. They allow kids in the bar but had a sign saying not after 8pm (or 9pm? I can't remember). However when I was there no-one was enforcing this and they were wandering about both inside and out. This is a pub you go to ONLY if you are in the area and can't be bothered to travel to the better pubs in town.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Live music
- Sports
- Highlights· 5
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Reiver
- 0.6 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
carvery, steak pie, play area for children
- The Old Bank4.54621.8 mi
sunday roast, afternoon tea, sticky toffee pudding
- The Andalusian4.22191.9 mi
tapas sharing plates, Sunday dinner, beef tacos
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ReiverReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1207 | — | karaoke night, sunday roast beef, pool table |
| The Horse and Farrier CarlisleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.467 | 0.6 mi | carvery, steak pie, play area for children |
| The Old Bank | 4.5462 | 1.8 mi | sunday roast, afternoon tea, sticky toffee pudding |
| The Andalusian | 4.2219 | 1.9 mi | tapas sharing plates, Sunday dinner, beef tacos |
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