Many Carlisle breweries feature on-site taprooms where you can try their latest brews and even pair your drinks with homemade nibbles. You can expect foods such as Cumbrian sausages, artisan cheese boards, and wood-fired pizzas made with local produce. If a gin distillery is more your scene, fear not, as some of the breweries in Carlisle also specialise in this too. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes brewery tour to learn about the brewing process, sample craft beers, and chat with highly skilled brewers. Whether you’re a gin lover, craft beer enthusiast or just looking for a unique day out, a trip to one of Carlisle’s breweries will be a fun and buzzing experience.