Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

The best café in the Lake District. If you go to Ambleside you must go there at least once.

One of our favourite pubs, with excellent choice of real ales and good food. Very busy at lunchtimes and early evenings. This is a pub to stay overnight and enjoy the relaxation in totality.

A good quality restaurant, which we have visited twice in 2004 and 2003. It also appeared to be busy, and everyone enjoying their meals. In the Lakes, this is a Chinese well worth a visit.

What an amazing night I had here, I just can't get over the level of service, the attention to detail, for a small country pub, to have a guy that can match wine to food, and make recommendations that is amazing. Dave looked after us very well all night, he is chirpy and really seems to know what he is doing, he kept the young waitress in check all night, and she was confident to follow instructions. Matt's cooking was great, I tried the Sea Bass from the specials board, what a delightful treat, whole instead of a piece. The Bay Horse, at Winton really puts other pubs to shame, Dave Davies' beer selection and upkeep is amazing. This guy could really go far. Keep up the good work people.

The tastiest food ever. Better than the one across the street, the Ali Taj.

In the summer Wilf's decking overlooking the river Kent is the in place to be you can top up your tan whilst enjoying a great view and great coffee, cake selection needs updating though.

Excellent value, all freshly cooked food, generous portions for the larger appetite or petite sizes for the smaller appetite. Well presented, lovely surroundings, friendly atmosphere

For those wishing to eat the meal of a lifetime , try this one out. 8 , 13 , and 20 course taste experiences. Amazing presentation flavours that blow the mind friendly and helpful staff that know their jobs inside out. modern and relaxing atmosphere with no stuffiness. Casual clothing is well accepted, customers are here for the food. My recommendation - Go for the "tour menu"....fourteen courses and have your wine by the glass and matched perfectly to complement each dish. p.s. The rooms are within staggering distance.

A great stop off from many of the amazing walks in this area of the Lakes. This pub has real character and good food.

This hotel is good value for food and accommodation and is situated on the main road near the pretty Newby Bridge.

We dined as a group of 4 on a Saturday evening. We were welcomed at the door, and taken to our seats by a friendly gentleman. Who promptly offered us a drink. The food, service and ambience was wonderful definitely worth a visit.

The Jumble Room is THE best restaurant in the Lake District, non of your pretentious food here, just honest to goodness real fresh food cooked with flair and a real love of flavours and so fresh, from the homemade beer battered fish and chips to the thai tiger prawns (which are to die for). A little gem hidden on a back street. often booked up ages in advance and kept a secret to those in the know. Andy and Chissy will look after you and I promise you will leave this place with great memories and a promise to return.

One of those restaurants that must be experienced, food beyond the wildest imagination, textures and flavours that beggar belief. I have eaten in the countries "best of the best" over the last 25 years and l?nclume is by far the most outstanding food I have ever eaten. One of my foodie ambitions was to eat at El bulli in Spain (apparently the worlds best restaurant)...I cancelled my table reservation after my first meal at l`enclume and haven? eaten anywhere else since. Without a doubt 10/10 and has the potential to capture the magical 3 Michelin stars.

The restaurant at the High Cross Inn is stunning it had the most superb views over the duddon valley and surrounding mountains. The menu offered a large range of meals to suit any taste with a special board with seasonal produce. The food was superb! We all had various items from the menu the service was fast with very pleasant waiting on staff. The bar is very traditional with a large open fire and they are pet friendly. In fact everything about the High Cross is warm and welcoming we look forward to our return.

An essential refuelling stop after 'Go Ape!' at Grizedale! The no-nonsense menu of home-made pies/sandwiches/fish & chips/jackets is delicious and the portions VERY generous. The chocolate fudge cake is the best my friends ever tasted. The land lord was very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended.

The best place ever for great food, great service, great people.

One of the best in Bowness and one of the busiest. Book at least one week in advance. Request a table downstairs, upstairs can be too noisy. A genuine Italian restaurant.

What a find! Well kept, unusual guest beers. Outstanding house wine, also available by the glass. Locally sourced home cooked ingredients result in memorable meals. Friendly, welcoming owner/chef and bar staff. This won't be this cheap for long!