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Updates
Limited opening in Tier 2 from December 2nd
with food from guest suppliers
To book a 2 hour slot text 07768 116794
or email info@thefactorytap.co.uk
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Factory Tap
5 Aynam Road
Kendal
LA9 7DE
Social Links
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Opening Times
| Monday | closed |
| Tuesday | 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm |
| Thursday | 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm |
| Friday | 3.00 pm - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday | 3.00 pm - 11.00 pm |
| Sunday | 3.00 pm - 9.00 pm |
Owner
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About the Pub
Industrial chic conversion of an overseer's cottage in former mill complex that is a now a hub for art, craft and small commercial units. The Tap showcases a wide range of styles and interesting craft kegs alongside traditional real ales all served in excellent condition. Opened in 2015 and Westmorland pub of the year 2017, it continues to gain popularity with local groups, dog-walkers and visiting CAMRA branches. Regular music and specialist food events. Well-designed upstairs function room. Sunny terrace in front and large, partially covered back 'garden'. Beer festivals and gin celebrations.
Celebratory IPA Festival 6-9th August
Autumn Beer Festival 22-25th October
Spring Beer Festival May 2021 tba
CAMRA Accredited for serving consistently well-kept real ales.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Fyne Ales Jarl
- Handsome Lakes Blonde (Popular local beer)
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 9 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Beer Brothers --varies--
- Blackedge --varies--
- Blackjack --varies--
- Brass Castle --varies--
- Ennerdale Craft --varies--
- Fell --varies--
- Handsome --varies--
- Healey's --varies--
- Stringers --varies--
- Tarn Hows --varies--
- Ulverston --varies--
- Unsworth's Yard --varies--
Mainly from local breweries. Four craft keg ales usually include Fell Brewery and Hawkshead.
The pub's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles:
- Stout
- Porter
- Old Ale
- Mild
- Wheat Beer
- Strong IPA
- Real Lager
Veltins lager.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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LocAle Accredited
Ennerdale, Fell, Healeys, Handsome, Stringers, Tarn Hows, Unsworths Yard.
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Beer Festivals
Autumn 22-25 Oct and Spring tba.
Facilities
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Disabled Access
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Lunchtime Meals
Street food at regular events.
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Evening Meals
World street food including vegetarian at events.
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Pub Garden
Tables in front; enclosed back garden.
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Parking
Castle Mills car park.
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
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Events
See Facebook.
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Function Room
Upstairs classy conversion.
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Live Music
Occasional events as advertised.
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Smoking Area
Covered section in back garden.
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Sports TV
Major events only.
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Factory Tap
5 Aynam Road
Kendal
LA9 7DE
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
Nearby Bus Routes (60m)
Stagecoach: 42; 555, X6 etc
Nearby Station (< ½ mile)
Kendal
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