BrewDog Carlisle
📍 0.7 miles from Brunton Park
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
BrewDog Carlisle is a central, train-station-adjacent bar ideal for pre- and post-match meetups (the bar says it’s “just seconds from the train station”), with pizzas and a full menu for quick pre-kickoff bites. It shows live sport, with its fixtures listed on Fanzo and posts referencing football on TV, so early or late kickoffs can be watched. Carlisle United’s own away-fan guidance says travelling supporters can generally use any pub in the city (with two exceptions), indicating a mixed, neutral matchday crowd in town-centre venues like this one.
Recent Fan Reviews
We booked a table, in advance, for food and drinks and first impressions as we arrived at the bar was the stench of stale urine whilst ordering but didn’t think too much of it. But after a beer or two I needed the loo and oh my God; the state of the toilet was unbearable, in my personal opinion. There was not a single urinal available - all were covered up. I assume the wet floor was urine give the smell. When ordering our drinks at the bar, we were advised that despite our booking being 4pm, food would not be available until at least 4:30pm. Food was ok, drinks were ok. But that’s about as good as it got I’m afraid. Having been to several BrewDog locations, nothing has come close to the experience at DogTap Ellon. If I’m honest, everywhere else just seems to be sub-par. Carlisle - definitely wasn’t it. I think if this was someone’s first BrewDog visit, it would also be their last. The whole time we sat at our table (2 hours) no one collected a single empty glass or our finished food. Definitely not a great experience. Bearing in mind the bar was practically empty the whole time, I can’t find a reason as to why this wasn’t attended to.
In Carlisle you can’t find much craft beer but thanks to Brewdog for saving my life because they always offer the great variety of craft beers their own brew as well as the guest breweries. Still the prices are very pocket friendly compared to other places around. The staff are really friendly and helpful to choose a drink for you incase if you don’t know much. Big seating area and there's even pool tables. Perfect for party and have great fun. Really recommend if you around in area.
Great bar, lovely atmosphere. Did the £1 beer school booked online as the beers aren’t really my thing but the other half likes them, and it was nice for me to try a little bit. Friendly and attentive staff and table service was brilliant. Didn’t get a picture of his pizza but he informs me it was as good as my beautiful cheeseboard. Definitely wouldn’t hesitate to go back.
Needed to tick off Brewdog Carlisle as part of my beer visa passport, number 89. I arrived shortly after opening and and it wasn’t too busy……. Initial thought’s, a great space! Plenty on offer at the pumps and in cans. Food wise, pizza’s are the order of the day and David kept serving them up as the bar ramped up ahead of the six nations game. Also available, two pool tables which I believe are free, but I could be wrong. Shame Northern Rail cancelled my train and I ended up catching an earlier one, truly great spot and great service!
Well designed bar, lending to an American style with long bar on one side and bench / booth seating opposite. Free Pool tables / board games at the rear which is a great touch and balances out the, admittedly slightly over priced drinks. Very much aimed towards beer drinkers. Pleasant staff, quality pizza's and decent music and decor which creates a solid atmosphere all-round.