Sadly, Looks like this place is closed for business. We visited having read the great reviews but unfortunately they were shut down and advertising for new owners. Bowling green was pristine so someone’s shooting some bowls but the pub is RIP.

THE MAGPIE, A HIDDEN GEM Staying in east Carlisle for a couple nights while doing the Hadrian's Wall Walk, we found the Magpie, off Warwick Road, and what a magnificent hidden gem of a pub it is. 10 minutes off M6 J43, with car park. I've never seen a pub with a Crown Bowling Green before and can just imagine how much of attraction this could be if promoted correctly, with their outside rear terrace and space for more benches around the sides. Owned by the Samuel Smith brewery, we tried all 4 of their lagers, which range from 5% to 3.4% abv. We liked them all. Exceptionally good prices too. £7.50 for two pints of different lagers including a 50g packet of crisps. £6.40 without the crisps. One of the lagers was only £3 a pint! There's a pool table in the saloon with enough seating in the bar, so you're not forced to be a spectator. There's a separate lounge bar too, which was equally popular when we visited on the evening of the Thursday Jubilee Bank Holiday. The tenant landlords have only been there 2 months but are very friendly and said they want to start putting on food soon. The only negative thing is the selection of spirits on their optics, appear to be the brewery's own brands too. My friend likes gin, while I prefer whisky, but there was nothing either of us recognised. I thoroughly recommend the Magpie, especially if you're only visiting Carlisle for a few nights.

No food. A great example of a Harry Redfern designed government pub. Sam Smith's pub. No real ale , unfortunately. Lovely interior, including a room with a real fire. I suspect that it's great outside in warmer weather, with the garden and bowling green. Pleasant lady behind the bar. Usual Sam Smiths drinks and prices.

We went there to play bowls this afternoon. The pub has a lovely friendly atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable for both bowling and drinks with a lovely outdoor seating area too. A lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Great for away fans, good value quality burgers and very decent beer. Very friendly, just mind your P's and Q's.

Nice and pleasant local pub, beer is top class and served with a smile. The pub has a bowling green, the only pub in Uk to invest in this popular sport since Adam was a lad. Good luck with this venture and we'll done for beating my team in the Carliol league last night. I wish you luck in your future games, you deserve it for standing out and taking a chance on your new venture.

Beautifully renovated Redfern designed pub managed by a fantastic team. Very social and friendly crowd - no distracting music or TV. Good beers at good prices. Real fires in the winter. Can’t wait for the bowling green to open!

The Magpie is welcoming every time you go in and the owners are great. They will go out of out there way to make sure you have a good time!