The Royal Oak in Scotby, just outside Carlisle, is a village pub that was fully refurbished and reopened in 2019 and now runs a friendly open mic night hosted by the Brampton Reivers. You can sing, play, tell jokes, read stories or simply listen and join in — no booking needed. Alongside the music there's hearty traditional pub food made with local produce and a well-stocked bar of local ales, wines and spirits.
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Scotby Village, Scotby, Carlisle, CA4 8BP
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Scotby Village, Scotby, Carlisle, CA4 8BP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Carlisle venues nearby.
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