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The Candlestick, Whitehaven

Pub added by elizabeth mcgraw
22 Tangier Street
Whitehaven
CA28 7UZ

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Will Larter left this review about The Candlestick

Despite the obvious Robinsons hanging sign, this is a free house, with three cask beers from three different independent breweries. I was tempted by Derwent Mild from the revived Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, less so by Vocation's Heart & Soul, and I went for a half of Sleeping Giant, a 3.7% session IPA from Butcombe. This was ok but a little green (scored as Good) and a very reasonable £3.90/pint. Perhaps I should have gone for the Jennings. Whitehaven is not a good town for real ale, so this GBG pub is worth bearing in mind.

On 13th October 2026 - no rating submitted
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Quinno _ left this review about The Candlestick

Whitehaven’s only GBG’24 pub. An odd place; clearly a modern refit and well done if slightly soulless. Some kind of weird jungle music on the speakers, somewhat at odds with the clientele. Three cask, another strange one with 2x Elgoods and Muirhouse Big Bertha which was some sort of cask lager thing, in good nick if not that nice (NBSS 3.5).

On 16th February 2024 - rating: 6
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Michael Brough left this review about The Candlestick

Good music, and good selection of drinks, seems gay friendly
Really liked it and will visit it again - a complete difference to the ghastly venue next door
Friendly staff made me feel welcome

On 6th March 2011 - rating: 9
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Isabel Charleton left this review about The Candlestick

An excellent pub with a great selection of beers and wines
Very warm welcome, friendly staff and a nice safe atmosphere

On 26th February 2011 - rating: 8
[User has posted 10 recommendations about 10 pubs]