One pub is looking forward to playing a key role in upcoming elections, providing a place for people to not only discuss politics over a pint, but also cast their vote on the premises too. The Milbourne Arms, Carlisle, is set to be transformed into a polling station next week, with voters in the city’s Cathedral and Castle ward being asked to attend the pub in the Shaddongate area to have their say. Although local elections in Cumbria have been rescheduled until May 2022, due to the consultation on proposals for local government reorganisation in the county, elections for the vacant seats on local councils and for the Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner are due to be held on May 6.
With many of us wanting to meet up with family members after months away from each other, there is no better place to meet up for a bite to eat than one of our region’s restaurants. Here at the News & Star, we asked readers on both our Facebook and Twitter pages, to give their recommendations for the best places to head to in the county as pubs and restaurants begin to open their doors and gardens. In no particular order, here are the best places, mentioned by you, our readers. 1 THE WILD OLIVE, GOSFORTH The eatery, based at Croft Foot Cottage, serves up a range of traditional Italian cuisine and comes highly recommended by readers.
(Photo: Facebook/Google Maps) BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND is looming and many of us will be setting our sights on local beer gardens in the area. However, deciding which ones to visit is a challenge in itself as there are so many fantastic pubs and beer gardens in East Lancashire. Luckily for you, we have tracked down 10 of the best-reviewed East Lancashire pubs on Google with an open beer garden. Here are 10 with the highest ratings and reviews- and what commenters have been saying about them.
Hop Micro Pub, Bank Street, Rossendale Rating: 4.7 out of 352 reviews If you are looking for a quirky pub which specialises in cask ales- then this is the place for you.
(Photo: Facebook/Google Maps) BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND is looming and many of us will be setting our sights on local beer gardens in the area. However, deciding which ones to visit is a challenge in itself as there are so many fantastic pubs and beer gardens in East Lancashire. Luckily for you, we have tracked down 10 of the best-reviewed East Lancashire pubs on Google with an open beer garden. Here are 10 with the highest ratings and reviews- and what commenters have been saying about them.
Hop Micro Pub, Bank Street, Rossendale Rating: 4.7 out of 352 reviews If you are looking for a quirky pub which specialises in cask ales- then this is the place for you.
The Crown Inn, Abercarn Many of our readers gave The Crown Inn, in Abercarn, a shout out. The pub, in Danyrhiw Terrace, has invested in some gazebos ahead of the grand reopening on Monday, meaning you can gain the full pub experience regardless of the occasionally changeable Welsh weather.
Butterflies Bar & Kitchen, Blaenavon A unique gastropub situated in the heart of Blaenavon, Butterflies Bar & Kitchen proved another popular choice with our readers. One reviewer on TripAdvisor described it as a hidden gem . Another added: The food and service is always fantastic and I know they’ve worked very hard through the pandemic.