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Watermill Inn (Brew Pub)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Watermill - A Bit'er Ruff |  | 2 |
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | | 7 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | | 1 |
| Watermill - Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby | | 1 |
| Watermill - Shih Tzu Faced |  | 1 |
| Watermill - Blackbeard | | 1 |
| Watermill - Windermere Blonde | | 2 |
| Watermill - Isle of Dogs | | 3 |
| Cumbrian Legendary - Loweswater Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Watermill - Golden Retriever | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beckstones - Barley Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stonehenge - Spire Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Coniston - Bluebird Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Watermill - Dog'th Vader | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old School (OSB) - Headmaster | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale - Singletrack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Watermill - W'ruff Night | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Apr 2024 (McGargle)
We come for the food and dog friendly atmosphere. Just as well as the beer never shines but still an enjoyable visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | 3.70 | | More accomplished. |
| Watermill - A Bit'er Ruff | 4.10 | | Let's be kind. Competent 20th century homebrew. |
21 Apr 2022 (McGargle)
As ever, a friendly welcome for humans and dogs. Tried and trusted range of own brewery beers.
Only one beer noted. Many others available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - Windermere Blonde | 4.20 | | This is ok if you don't compare it to Hawkshead Windermere Pale. |
04 Sep 2020 (McGargle)
Very friendly as usual. No bar service, staff unmasked.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | 3.70 | | Typical Collie Wobbles. Not a lot happening. |
15 Apr 2018 (Ray)
Pleasant and friendly just don't expect great beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | 3.70 | | Brown with not much character. |
| Watermill - Isle of Dogs | 4.50 | | Lighter but limited hopping. |
12 May 2017 (Ray)
Don't expect great beer here. Too much choice and too little turnover. But do expect a friendly welcome from staff and locals plus good value helpings of tasty food. Not all beers listed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | 3.70 | | Maybe 2.5*. Nothing to enthuse over. |
| Watermill - Isle of Dogs | 4.50 | | Maybe 2.5*. Nothing to enthuse over. |
07 Oct 2015 (Ray)
I always enjoy this place. Although the beer's not great the staff are. Friendly customers, good food and a welcome for Fido and Rex
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | | Smooth and rich but perhaps not too fresh. |
| Watermill - Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby | 4.40 | | A limited but smoothly balanced red ale. |
16 Jul 2015 (ChrisE)
The main bar was busy so we went in to the other one which was almost empty.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - A Bit'er Ruff | 4.10 |  | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Coniston - Bluebird Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - W'ruff Night | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cumbrian Legendary - Loweswater Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Blackbeard | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Isle of Dogs | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Dog'th Vader | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Golden Retriever | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Shih Tzu Faced | 7.00 | Not Tried | |
| Beckstones - Barley Blonde | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2015 (Jack William)
Monday early evening - quite busy but somehow not that welcoming. Lots of beers to choose from.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | 3.70 | | Zesty, top condition. |
| Watermill - Blackbeard | 3.70 | | |
| Watermill - Windermere Blonde | 4.20 | | Rather bland |
| Coniston - Bluebird Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - A Bit'er Ruff | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Shih Tzu Faced | 7.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2015 (Ray)
I really like this place. Friendly staff and locals, good food, reasonably priced accomodation and an on site brewery. Shame the beers seem to have a hint of home brew about them. I think there were 16 ales available (some guests) but I didn't count them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - Isle of Dogs | 4.50 | | Some hop presence and good, slightly sweet, malts. |
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | 3.70 | | |
| Watermill - Shih Tzu Faced | 7.00 | |
18 Jul 2013 (ChrisE)
A hot and sunny day, but nice and cool inside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill - Collie Wobbles | 3.70 | | |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Stonehenge - Spire Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Coniston - Bluebird Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - A Bit'er Ruff | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Blackbeard | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Isle of Dogs | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Dog'th Vader | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Old School (OSB) - Headmaster | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kirkby Lonsdale - Singletrack | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Windermere Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Watermill - Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby | 4.40 | Not Tried |
About the Watermill Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 7 |
| 14 |
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The pub is found in Ings (Nr. Staveley), Cumbria, LA8 9PY.
Large and friendly inn with quiet accommodation and home to the Watermill Brewery. Open fires and dog friendly bar. Good food and up to 12 beers on tap. Beer garden adjacent to the river.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 22 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: LA8 9PY