House of Vodka

You'll find House of Vodka doing exactly what it says on the tin—serving spirits with no pretence, just honest pub drinking on one of Carlisle's busiest streets. It's the kind of place where you can nurse a drink without anyone bothering you, or get stuck into conversation at the bar. The vodka selection is genuinely decent, which sets it apart from the usual ale-and-lager routine, though there's nothing fancy about the setup. It works because it doesn't try too hard, and locals keep coming back for that reason.