The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
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About The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas is a pub in Keswick, found at 2 Bank St. It occupies an old court house building that went up around 1901 for the magistrate's court, so the pub now trades in a structure first made for legal business. The kitchen serves food alongside the drinks, which makes it a place to eat as well as to drink. The pub is part of the Wetherspoons chain.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention old court house building, well priced beer, beer garden and basic pub food.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention old court house building, well priced beer, beer garden and basic pub food.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly come for the old court house itself, calling it an interesting building with an atmosphere to match, and the Wetherspoons-style value on food and drink. Good basic food and well priced beer come up repeatedly, along with a lovely beer garden and staff described as friendly, polite, helpful and efficient. Service is called quick, and ordering is described as easy. Close behind, several note how busy it gets, with one saying a game on made it rammed and they were lucky to find a table. One reviewer also praises the lack of dogs compared with other places in Keswick. The one sharply negative account describes a burger that was rock solid and crumbled like a cookie, with chips stone cold. A staff member reportedly said they would probably all come out that way, and the diner left nearly the entire meal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly come for the old court house itself, calling it an interesting building with an atmosphere to match, and the Wetherspoons-style value on food and drink. Good basic food and well priced beer come up repeatedly, along with a lovely beer garden and staff described as friendly, polite, helpful and efficient. Service is called quick, and ordering is described as easy. Close behind, several note how busy it gets, with one saying a game on made it rammed and they were lucky to find a table. One reviewer also praises the lack of dogs compared with other places in Keswick. The one sharply negative account describes a burger that was rock solid and crumbled like a cookie, with chips stone cold. A staff member reportedly said they would probably all come out that way, and the diner left nearly the entire meal.
Featured reviews
- Lynne Baxter
“Gets very busy, didn't have food but great selection of well priced beer. Good atmosphere”
- ian worthington
“Good food 😋 quick service and friendly staff,”
- Barry Jellis
“Love a good spoons, and this one doesn't disappoint . In the lovely town of keswick”
- Paul H
“Good basic food. Interesting atmosphere in the old court house. Would visit again.”
- Chris Moor
“Interesting old building. Helpful staff.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Built around 1901 to house the magistrate's court, this venue is now a chain pub serving food.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Sports
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
- The Crafty Baa Keswick4.77250 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
live music, craft beer selection, house pale ale
- The Bank Tavern4.42,2480.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
lamb shoulder, steak pie, sausage and mash
- The Back Bar, Keswick4.28180.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pool table, live music, beer garden
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chief Justice of the Common PleasWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 3.94,871 | — | £10–20 | old court house building, well priced beer, beer garden |
| The Crafty Baa KeswickReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.7725 | 0 mi | £10–20 | live music, craft beer selection, house pale ale |
| The Bank TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,248 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | lamb shoulder, steak pie, sausage and mash |
| The Back Bar, KeswickReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2818 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | pool table, live music, beer garden |
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