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The Beer Hall (Hawkshead)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Anarchy - Smoke Bomb |  | 1 |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | | 2 |
| Hawkshead - Hop Black | | 1 |
| Hawkshead - Red | | 1 |
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) |  | 9 |
| Mordue - Five Bridge Bitter | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Made North | | 1 |
| Anarchy - Citra Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Anarchy - Strait Jacket | Not Tried | 0 |
| Anarchy - Urban Assault | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Axe Edge Double IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Bitter Recognise | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Jacob's Ladder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Moor Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cloudwater - American Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cloudwater - Grisette | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cloudwater - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cloudwater - Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Eureka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Rune | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Brodie's Prime | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Cumbrian Five Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Great White | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - ITI (little NZPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Lakeland Lager | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - NZPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hawkshead - Oat Wine | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magic Rock - Carnival | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magic Rock - High Wire | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magic Rock - Ringmaster | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magic Rock - Villainous Vienna IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Earl Grey IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Lagonda IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Summer Marble | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mordue - Biere du Garde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mordue - Kolsch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mordue - Northumbrian Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Melba Peach IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Loki Light | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - One Inch Punch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - XLPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Pacifico | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Southern Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Summer Breeze | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Summer Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wylam - Chara | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wylam - Dognobbler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wylam - Galaxia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wylam - Red Kite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wylam / Siren Craft Collaboration - The Lights Are On | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Apr 2024 (McGargle)
The 'band' were murdering Handbags and Gladrags so we sat outside. Place was full mind. Be wary of the new pay to park scheme.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 |  | Lacking it's usual hippy bite. |
04 Oct 2023 (McGargle)
Ten cask ales. Super dog friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Just what's needed after a very long drive. Crisp and refreshing. |
21 Apr 2022 (McGargle)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | First pint was clearly a mis-serve, Westmoreland? This was what I was expecting. |
21 Apr 2022 (McGargle)
Busy. 'Beer Garden' full so borrowed the cafe seating.
Too many beers to note but the flagship Windermere didn't hit the mark.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Disappointing. Darker in colour and the fresh hop zing totally absent. I fear the old brewers are sorely missed. |
04 Sep 2020 (McGargle)
Service at the bar. Staff unmasked. Became very busy so left after one beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Lacking hop hit and finesse. Change of brewing team responsible? |
15 Apr 2018 (Ray)
Great beer as usual with good service. Just a shame about the aged hippies murdering acoustic favourites. Why do hipster bars encourage this dross?
Not all beers noted.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Afetr a long drive this was just the job. |
12 May 2017 (Ray)
Effortlessly gets everything right. One of my favourite bars. Not all beers listed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Makes brewing seem effortless. Light, hoppy and refreshing. |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | 4.50 | | A good roasty stout. |
| Hawkshead - Hop Black | 5.60 | | Similar to Thornbridge Wild Raven this black IPA was almost worth 5*. |
07 Oct 2015 (Ray)
Top spot as usual. Great beer, friendly and keen staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Fresh, hoppy and refreshing. |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | 4.50 | | But lacking some depth. |
16 Jul 2015 (ChrisE)
Day one of the ninth summer beer festival to be held here. I really like this place as there is plenty of seating, good beer in top condition and good knowledgeable staff. Cider and a range of keg beers were available. The food menu included Lobster Thermidor but it seems that they have forgotten to put the essential spam on top of it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mordue - Five Bridge Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Anarchy - Smoke Bomb | 3.90 | | Superb. |
| Hawkshead - Red | 4.20 | | Fruity and malty bitter. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Made North | 3.80 | | A good session bitter. |
| Marble - Lagonda IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Summer Marble | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam - Dognobbler | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Seaforth | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Lakeland Lager | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Brodie's Prime | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Cumbrian Five Hop | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Buxton - Moor Top | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - NZPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Magic Rock - High Wire | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tyne Bank - Southern Star | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mordue - Northumbrian Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Magic Rock - Carnival | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Buxton - Axe Edge Double IPA | 6.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Rune | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam - Red Kite | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Anarchy - Citra Star | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Melba Peach IPA | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Buxton - Jacob's Ladder | 2.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Great White | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Magic Rock - Ringmaster | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - One Inch Punch | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Tyne Bank - Pacifico | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - XLPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - ITI (little NZPA) | 3.50 | Not Tried | Also available in keg. |
| Anarchy - Urban Assault | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Loki Light | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cloudwater - Session IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Anarchy - Strait Jacket | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Cloudwater - Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam / Siren Craft Collaboration - The Lights Are On | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Buxton - Bitter Recognise | 6.70 | Not Tried | |
| Cloudwater - Grisette | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cloudwater - American Pale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Eureka | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hawkshead - Oat Wine | 8.80 | Not Tried | |
| Magic Rock - Villainous Vienna IPA | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Earl Grey IPA | 6.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tyne Bank - Summer Breeze | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Tyne Bank - Summer Hop | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Mordue - Kolsch | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mordue - Biere du Garde | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam - Galaxia | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam - Chara | 5.70 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2015 (Ray)
A 'must visit'. Still shuts early during the week.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead - Windermere Pale (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Am I becoming hop tolerant? Well crafted but seemed to be lacking .... hops. |
About The Beer Hall
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 5 |
| 22 |
| 7 |
| 5 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LR.
The Beer Hall is attached to Hawkshead Brewery which can be seen through glass. It is part brewery tap, part visitor centre and shop and food can be be brought in or ordered from the cafes on site. Usually carries the full range of Hawkshead beers including seasonals and offers lots of comfortable seating including sofas. Seems to have been swiftly closed with little warning in September 2024 after closure of the brewery at this site.
We have visited this pub 16 times, seen 189 different beers and tried 24 of them.
Postcode: LA8 9LR