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About Crooked River Keswick
Crooked River Keswick is a bar and pub in Keswick that runs as a taproom brewing its own beers, with 13 taps that include cask and cider. It sits at 7 Packhorse Ct, just off the market place. The own-brew list includes a West Coast IPA, a cask Bitter and a DDH Pale, and the beers are written up with clear descriptions on a chalkboard. Each beer comes in half pint, two thirds or full pint measures, so a drinker can try several styles in one visit. The calendar includes a pub quiz, live music and open mic nights. Dogs are welcome, which suits anyone walking in with a four-legged companion. A small shop corner inside the taproom rounds out the space.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention west coast ipa, cask ale, live music nights and pub quiz.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention west coast ipa, cask ale, live music nights and pub quiz.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the beer selection, with the West Coast IPA named most often, alongside the Emperor ale, DDT, Session IPA and a cask bitter. Sampling is praised, and several mention friendly staff and live music nights. A few note the prices run high. The weaker reviews describe a bartender who seemed uninterested and a pub quiz host who didn't seem to want to run it.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the beer selection, with the West Coast IPA named most often, alongside the Emperor ale, DDT, Session IPA and a cask bitter. Sampling is praised, and several mention friendly staff and live music nights. A few note the prices run high. The weaker reviews describe a bartender who seemed uninterested and a pub quiz host who didn't seem to want to run it.
Featured reviews
- Sam Groves
“Great little brewery in Keswick, came for the pub quiz! Would recommend it for a beer but not sure about the quiz itself…didn’t feel like the host really wanted to do it which was a shame!”
- Simon Barrett
“Great Tap room bar with a very friendly bar staff. Fantastic selection of beers with clear descriptions. Sampled most of them, Emperor ale, DDT and West Coast IPA being our favourites. Friendly atmosphere with some music nights.”
- Kristin Smith
“Godt utvalg av øl, lokal live music eine dagen . Vinbar ved siden,der andre i gruppa ville være. Ingen problem å ta med over.”
- Xavi Muñoz
“A Keswick, @_crooked_river_brewing_ : 🏠: Taproom amb 13 tiradors (algun de sidra i casks) 📒: interior molt ben dissenyat i terrassa exterior que amb poques taules que es confonen amb els veíns 👍🏻: bon repertori a la pissarra ☝🏻: petita botigueta. consulta les activitats (concerts, micro obert, jocs,...) 🤷🏻♂️: desconec si hi havia alguna cosa per menjar a part de xips i cacauets... 👌🏻: un bon lloc per a passar-hi una bona estona... i anar al pub del costat per acabar de fer la ronda) On hi vam tastar un bon repertoti propi: Pacific Ale (Pale), Session IPA, West Coast IPA, Bitter (cask), DDH Pale 📅: 21 d'agost de 2026”
- Ian
“Cask ale was quite nice but I think the bartender is in the wrong game, not interested & lacking customer skills, shame as I might have stayed for another beer otherwise.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Good for kids
- Bar games
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Seating
- Live music
- Restroom
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- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near Crooked River Keswick
- Pack Horse Inn4.31,7180 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
chicken with haggis black pudding, burger and chips, vegetarian choices
- The Back Bar, Keswick4.28180 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pool table, live music, beer garden
- Bar eS Keswick4.71,0590 miWheelchair accessible
patatas bravas, goats cheese nachos, cocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked River KeswickWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.8123 | — | £10–20 | west coast ipa, cask ale, live music nights |
| Pack Horse InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.31,718 | 0 mi | £20–30 | chicken with haggis black pudding, burger and chips, vegetarian choices |
| The Back Bar, KeswickReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2818 | 0 mi | £10–20 | pool table, live music, beer garden |
| Bar eS KeswickWheelchair accessible | 4.71,059 | 0 mi | — | patatas bravas, goats cheese nachos, cocktails |
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