FANCY a pint? This new heritage pub is set to become a popular spot for a post or pre-train journey tipple.
The boozer has just opened as part of an enormous multi-million pound refurb at Carlisle Station.
Called The Scott & Brassey, the new pub officially opened on 25 February inside Carlisle Station at Platform 4.
It was formerly used as a First Class waiting room and at one stage even welcomed Queen Victoria.
The Grade-II listed space has been used as various different outlets over the years and was a cafe for decades – but has just opened as a pretty pub operated by Lancaster Brewery.
It has undergone a £400,000 renovation delivered by Network Rail, backed by Avanti West Coast and the Railway Heritage Trust.
Its name ‘The Scott & Brassey’ comes from novelist Sir Walter Scott and Victorian railway pioneer Thomas Brassey.
Inside, the pub has period features like a large fireplace, and vaulted beam ceilings.
The walls are a mix of deep blue and bright yellow, in the corner are cosy booths with low lampshades.
Upstairs on the mezzanine level is additional seating at smaller tables.
The bar area is sleek and modern with a wooden top and dark grey tiled front along with lots of greenery on shelves and of course, drinks offerings.
It will have seven cask ales on hand pull, five from Lancaster Brewery and two from local cask brewers, and one cask cider – there will also be eight keg lines.
The pub said it aims to spotlight ‘regional and national producers with one of the largest selections in Cumbria‘.
On Facebook reviews, one visitor to the new pub wrote: “Had a great afternoon with my mum and sister today! lovely staff and a fabulous asset to Carlisle.”
Another said: “What a fab job you’ve done. Stunning renovation and fantastic atmosphere.”
The pub is open every day from 11am until 10pm Sunday-Thursday and 11pm Friday-Saturday.
It’s dog-friendly too.
The new pub is inside Carlisle Station which is around 179 years old, and is in the middle of a huge overhaul.
Carlisle Station cost just £53,000 to build at the time, which in today’s money is around £4.6million.
It now welcomes around two million passengers a year with trains to London and Manchester as well as Edinburgh, Liverpool and Newcastle.
Cumberland Council previously announced it would be spending £28million on redesigning Carlisle Station.
The new designs include the creation of a new forecourt entrance to the north of the station.
The north side will have improved links to the city centre, and parking outside the already standing Griffin pub.
It will also see a new piazza space, called George Square created to the south of the station.
This will mean improved access for passengers, and secure cycle parking, as well as plenty of green spaces.
The work is set to be fully complete in early 2027.
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