On the 5th of December Cumbria was hit with the most severe flooding seen for many years and Kendal was one of the worst hit. The Factory Tap didn't escape the water and we were soon under 3 feet of water. Fortunately with some help from new friends and regulars we...

On the 15th of October 2015 we opened our doors and welcomed in what seemed like most of Kendal. After a hectic few hours with 5 of us behind the bar we realised we had something special. Many of the faces seen that opening night have become regulars, which is a...