The Lane Bar & Kitchen in Carlisle

Really nice bar, good service and excellent choices of drinks.

Nice place to have a drink, music isn't too loud so you can have a chat. Service very poor though, stood at the bar for 10 minutes waiting for a round of drinks as the bar staff were more interested in singing and dancing and chatting with friends

Very small but excellent use of space to make a number of different areas and barstaff were great laugh. Also great choice of drinks with staff who know what they are talking about.

So yesterday we took a steam train to Carlisle…Knowing our friends and the fact we had three hours to spend in this lovely city, we knew we would need somewhere to go for a few cheeky libations!!! So after a little research on the net we found The Lane Bar situated in the historic quarter … Noting the current situation with regard to booking tables I dropped them a message in which I received a very prompt and polite response saying it was walk in only…however,because it looked so good we still took our chances and headed down there, which we were glad we did….The place itself is just wonderful with underground tunnels and rooms with really cool decor, a chilled vibe and great tunes.The bar service was spot on with a wide selection of drinks served In the correct glassware by a young man with a look of Harry Styles!!!Needing a little something to soak up the long drinks we asked for a snack menu which sadly there wasn’t one, however ina matter of no time we were presented with a really tasty tapas board prepared by Gill the owner… True hospitality right there!!!!Being a beautiful day we made the most the fabulous beer garden which is a real sun trap with areas of shade for those who prefer to stay cool….We really didn’t want to leave this place, it ticked ever box!!!Xx

A nice little warren of rooms to drink in. Mind your head if your tall though. Plenty of cocktails, special drink board. Only one lager on draft no beer. Well worth a visit

Great south facing sheltered garden for the sun lovers and a cool snug cellar for those days when the sun is not out. Great selection of cocktails, Nick the barman really knows his stuff; his suggestion for a friend who couldn't make up her mind was spot on!

If you want the best drinks in Carlisle visit Cameron at the lane bar. Try a Long Lane Iced Tea and get your socks blown off. Also excellent ambiance and friendly staff.

Nice atmosphere and very nice facilities,I find the cocktails to be a little pricey but they are of a good quality. It's nice to come here when it's hot outside and sit in the beer garden bit

This is a great bar. I used to stay there and revise for my primary FRCA MCQ, as most people know, i completely crushed that exam. I thank the awesome Lane Bar for my success.David Smith.

With the new addition of Monty's Cocktail Bar, The Lane is a stand-out place that I would recommend to anyone. Brilliant hosts, drinks and atmosphere. It's the only place in the city to have a dedicated VIP room, Cocktail bar and spacious walled garden. A hidden gem in the city!