Established before
1877 and having being owned and run by the Hassett family since the early
1960’s, the CARLISLE
CASTLE is now in new
hands! Roger Dixon and Philip Minett
are the new publicans and are very excited about the prospect of utilising
their many years in the industry to pursue their dream.
The Carlisle boasts a beautiful beer garden which leads to a
spacious dining area and the pool room which contains three pool tables. The
bottle shop is situated off the front bar which has been restored to its
original beauty and is worth popping in just to check out. There’s a wide range
of fresh draught beers and the staff are really friendly.
Dixon spoke about the changes they’d like to pursue: “With such a strong
local clientele and friendly atmosphere, there really isn’t much we’ll need to
change – just enhance upon.”
“Initially we’ll
be updating the menu; expanding the wine list both in the bistro and bottle
shop and focusing on our functions area. Ultimately our aim is to make it a
little more open plan and go for a funky retro feel with the beer, wine and
food having a bit more synergy than it does today.”
Minett, added:
“We’re hoping that the Carlisle will be a
place that everyone will feel comfortable visiting. Whether students at the
pool tables; locals in the front bar or families in the bistro and beer garden.”
The Carlisle Castle is open for business 7 days a
week. The bistro is child friendly and they are open for breakfast on weekends
from 10am. It also has accommodation of 13 pub-style
rooms and a functions area that holds up to 100 people.
ENDS
CONTACT
Roger Dixon
M:
0400 70 80 90
rogerdixon@rocketmail.com
review by: Carlisle Castle