Grasmere Distillery launches Distiller’s Arms in heart of Cumbrian village

Grasmere Distillery has opened a new venue, The Distiller’s Arms, in the heart of the Cumbrian village, following an extensive refurbishment project.

The venue, formerly known as The Good Sport, is now the taproom for Grasmere Distillery and has undergone a significant makeover.

The space has been enhanced and features booths made from reclaimed oak from Threlkeld, which was previously the old tap room bar, and a stunning new brass bar showcasing the Distillery’s range of spirits.

Distiller’s Arms interior

In addition to highlighting spirits produced by Grasmere Distillery, including its first whisky which will be launched in 2027, and beer and cider brewed by the distillery’s mirco-brewery, The Distiller’s Arms offers a daily menu of homemade dishes freshly cooked to order by the chefs.

Paul and Beth Abbott, co-owners of Grasmere Distillery and The Distiller’s Arms, said: “We are one of the smallest single malt whisky distilleries in England and also the only place that actually makes gin from scratch in Cumbria, as opposed to just buying in industrial alcohol from elsewhere.

“We wanted our taproom to be somewhere that people can enjoy our grain-to-glass spirits – all of them distilled from scratch in Grasmere.”

They added: “Last year, it was basically top secret that we were laying down casks of single malt whisky. But no longer.

“If people are curious about Grasmere Whisky, we want the Distiller’s Arms to be a relaxing space to come and enjoy it.

“The whisky won’t be released until 2027, but there is a range of  delicious small batch spirits to enjoy in the meantime, including our signature Grasmere Gin and tonic, which always goes down a treat.”