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..."massively comforting and warm inside. That goes for both the staff here and the
interior bars. I've spent so many happy nights here!...Those I can remember of course!...
"It's like being in an episode of 'Heartbeat', but without Alf Ventress or the beautiful Gina behind the bar, who they don't need because they have the beautiful Rebecca instead".
"The Bush has the atmosphere that so many of Cockermouth's pubs have lost in recent years..it's the place you really want to come to, enjoy a drink, some excellent quality food and enjoy the banter..."
"It's the small touches that you notice...cosy throws on a cold night in front of the roaring fire are magic! These are the things that make The Bush so different. It's great for kids too, and any dogs I've seen in the pub are always well behaved!.."
SO WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?
There are lots of pubs in Cockermouth. Some boarded up, some driven down, some just a long distant memory. The Bush Cockermouth is one much loved phoenix now rising from the ravages of recent years. From Covid, through to Floods and Council misdemeanours, this pub is finally on the up! So let's not just beat around the Bush....let's jump right in!
The Bush Inn's most warm and welcoming team (and not a single criminal record amongst them, no matter what you hear..) includes: Nigel, Aloon, Tyler and Rebecca welcome the people of Cockermouth in a friendly and smiley way. "Aye, Its a grand laal pub" you’ll often hear people say when they're relaxing in our spacious bar areas. You’ll find Aloon in the kitchen, and Jona Lewie only there at parties...
It's these ingredients that wraps The Bush into a perfect package of what any traditional Northern town pub should be… a place you’ll want to call your local… whether you're just visiting Cockermouth, or live round the corner. The other jewel in an ever increasingly sparkly crown is the soon to be re-introduction of live music at the pub. Showcasing local talent always different, but always quality controlled to be good!
PEOPLE WHO LOVE THIS PUB, AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY FOR THEMSELVES...
There is a post box in the pub, but as we can no longer get a horse through the door, collections are unlikely, and anyway, stamps are too expensive for anyone to post a letter anymore. This post box is really old as it has 'V' and 'R' on it, which actually stood for 'Violet'' and 'Rita', after a couple of long gone customers who would often lead the singalong in the front bar, which was then a stable.
CHALLENGE 25 - we operate a challenge 25 policy. So if you are lucky enough to look mid-twenties, please be prepared to show your ID. Acceptable ID is a valid passport, driving license or pass accreditation.
Aloon demonstrates how to hold Nigel up
while they pull one pint out of two pumps...
One couple spend an evening teaching Nigel and Aloon how to drink and stay upright on a stool...
A customer gesticulates what a Landlord should do when a pint glass is half empty....
Seen here on the left:
Nigel has his first attempt at a Brewery-taught method called 'Herding'. This involves slowly ushering customers toward the bar who may have been under the illusion they were about to leave the premises....
"We need a lot of beer mats at The Bush, as people drink a lot here..."
Not any old log fire...actually
it's OUR log fire!
Landlord Nigel waits for a customer to pour half his pint into his glass...Cheers!
Nigel welcomes a slightly bemused pair of customers. The young fella at the front thinks he's seen a situation arising...