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Went for a meal on Sunday tea time in December. My partner had the burger which he said was superb and I had the traditional christmas turkey roast dinner. It was perfect, a huge plateful with all the trimmings and a Yorkshire pudding. The sticky toffee pudding and ice cream was great too. We’ve eaten here a few times and love it. It’s our no.1 choice for eating out.
The Wheatsheaf at Beetham – MilnthorpeExcellent Sunday lunch as usual!
The Wheatsheaf at Beetham – MilnthorpeGreat festive Sunday lunch ! The place was bustling . Very tasty vegetarian option, well presented and cooked beautifully with a delicious tart to follow. Staff attentive, friendly and helpful. A great start to the Christmas celebrations. We’ll be back early in the New Year
Harry’s Cafe Bar at Yew Tree Barn – Grange-over-SandsThe meals the four of us had were very good , especially the Sunday roast , lovely and hot , very tasty and fresh ,one of the best I've had anywhere..lovely old pub with plenty of character , nice and clean , and very friendly staff..will definatley be going again
Queens Head Inn Tirril – PenrithRecently went for Sunday lunch a party of 4. The service and meal was very good, and would not hesitate to recommend the Pheasant Inn and we will be returning for another meal.
Pheasant Inn – KeswickHad a fantastic 3 course meal last Friday at the supper club. The greeting when we arrived was friendly and professional. The atmosphere and low sounding music was perfect. Food was imaginative, delicious, hot and well presented. Well done team Harry. We will be back soon. Karen, Neil & Julia
Harry’s Cafe Bar at Yew Tree Barn – Grange-over-SandsBeautiful pub, beautiful food and lovely staff
Pheasant Inn – KeswickAnother excellent meal at the Pheasant, Keswick last night. We eat there each time we visit Keswick which is usually every 4-6 weeks. The food is always delicious, piping hot and generous in quantity. Dan and his team work hard to deliver quality home cooked food with a friendly service and a smile. Our favourites are the Venison Bourguignon, Barbery Duck breast, pan seared pheasant and the steaks are excellent ! Real vegetables and proper chips or dauphinoise potatoes. Highly recommend!
Pheasant Inn – KeswickGreat service from our local, cosy pub. A lovely Xmas dinner special after a night running on the fells
Queens Head Inn Tirril – PenrithIncredible staff & service. Quite easily beat most places and food was also delicious. Would go back!
Sage and Vine – CarlisleAmazing food last night! I had the Lamb Henry and my wife had the Cumberland sausage. Lovely, friendly staff. Good value for money! Would highly recommend.
Pheasant Inn – KeswickBeautifully cooked food - fish pie with 75% fish! and Venison Bourgignon with super tender meat, lovely veg, cooked al denté - great service and good real ale and pub atmosphere. Wish this pub was our local.
Pheasant Inn – KeswickDined here whilst visiting the area after looking for somewhere to eat on TripAdvisor. Went for the festive Turkey Sunday lunch. It was outstanding, all home cooked, full of festive flavour and the best Sunday lunch I've had in a long time. Service great too and goo value. Wish I'd have visited both nights we were in the area.
Pheasant Inn – KeswickLast night, we had the pleasure of dining at Harry’s Café, and it was an experience to remember. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was enchanting. The pathway leading to the barn was beautifully illuminated with candles and fire pits, setting a warm and inviting tone. Upon entering, we were welcomed with a choice of a glass of bubbles, mulled wine, or another drink of our preference. I opted for the mulled wine, which was simply delightful and the perfect start to the evening. We were then seated, and soon after, our starter arrived: beetroot-cured salmon with horseradish cream. It was exquisitely prepared and absolutely delicious. This was followed by an enormous and equally delicious roast turkey with all the trimmings. While I couldn’t quite manage all the vegetables, the meal was nothing short of perfection. To top it all off, we were treated to a local cheese platter accompanied by a complimentary glass of port from Harry himself, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated touch. The evening was truly special—my wife and I enjoyed the perfect blend of good company, privacy, and a culinary experience that exceeded expectations. Harry’s Café delivered in every way, and we can’t wait to return!
Harry’s Cafe Bar at Yew Tree Barn – Grange-over-SandsWe really enjoyed our Festive Supper on Friday evening. The best turkey ever, with lots of delicious 'trimmings'. Great service and a nice choice of interesting wines. Looking forward to more supper evenings in 2025.
Harry’s Cafe Bar at Yew Tree Barn – Grange-over-SandsExcellent, friendly and knowledgable service with great food and wine recommendations. Everything was absolutely delicious and I’ll definitely be back. Would highly recommend.
Sage and Vine – CarlisleAmazing food, lovely atmosphere and fantastically friendly staff. Can’t fault the place, tomorrow will be my third visit in 8 days supporting this lovely local restaurant and sharing it with my friends and family
Sage and Vine – Carlisle3 small plates or side dishes for £23, valid Tuesday to Friday 12 noon to 5pm.
A selection of dishes sold at a fixed price of £11.50 between 11:30am - 1:30pm and 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Sunday Lunch: Main course, £16.95; 2 courses, £22.95; 3 courses, £26.95.
2 courses for £24 (roast and pudding).
