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We were staying on a B&B in the village and booked a table for dinner the food and the service was excellent we were made to feel very welcome
Horse and Farrier – PenrithHad 2 evenings meals here, great on both occasions. Great atmosphere and great food with good gluten free options too!
Pheasant Inn – KeswickUpon booking, we were requested to email our order in advance due to the number of our party (eight). After waiting for twenty minutes without any refreshments offered, we were asked to place our order anyway. Two other tables, each of two, arrived after us and also ordered after us were served promptly. Despite the tasty and of high quality food, the food was lukewarm and the service was subpar.
Pig and Whistle – CartmelGreat food , lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff . Thoroughly enjoyed xx
Sage and Vine – CarlisleExcellent birthday meal. We particularly enjoyed the cheese soufflé, duck starter and wine of the month
Horse and Farrier – PenrithExcellent, all round, highly recommend
La Mezzaluna – CarlisleAlways enjoyed flat iron steak here on numerous previous visits. Surprised not to see this on menu last night Opted for the £30 sirloin but too big too boring and the chips mushroom and tomatoes boring Left quite a lot. Please reintroduce flat iron or even bavette steak. Service as always excellent.
Horse and Farrier – PenrithSuperb food & excellent attentive service ! Definitely worth a visit.
Grants Of Castlegate – PenrithFirst time visit, amazing food and a brilliantly relaxed atmosphere.
Sage and Vine – CarlisleA cozy, friendly, restaurant with excellent food.
Lewis’s Bistro – GrasmereLove everything about this restaurant, the food, the staff, the management, the atmosphere it is exceptional.
La Mezzaluna – CarlisleStayed two nights and ate both nights and can't fault it the food was delicious we had the fish and chips also the steak pie and the burger everything we had was delicious . The staff were all brilliant couldn't do enough for you, can't fault the place.
Queens Head Inn Tirril – PenrithWe were recommended this pub while we were staying in Keswick, it's a lovely place, plenty of staff on hand. Fantastic Sunday lunch. We should have visited more than once during our stay, will definitely call again next time we are in the area.
Pheasant Inn – KeswickThe Wheatsheaf is a great pub for its old style atmosphere and very decent food. We had the game pie and the cheese and onion pie. Both home made and both excellent. Not so sure about the rest of the plate. Would much have preferred red cabbage to mushy peas (?!) with the game pie. And salad with the cheese and onion pie was also an odd one. Lastly as another reviewer has mentioned the menu choice is quite restricted which limits our enthusiasm for more frequent visits.
The Wheatsheaf at Beetham – MilnthorpeReally enjoyed a lovely meal. Very friendly bar staff and restaurant staff. Food was really hot and nicely presented. Food served quickly and efficiently. Great atmosphere, cosy fire.
Pheasant Inn – KeswickA very pleasant, busy restaurant serving a nice range of choice for food. So good we went back 2 nights in a row & only staying 2 nights in Carlisle!!
La Mezzaluna – CarlisleSo good, we ate there both nights of our 2 night stay in Keswick. Great atmosphere, lovely staff, and a varied menu. A proper pub, warm, friendly, good food.
Pheasant Inn – Keswick3 small plates or side dishes for £28, valid Tuesday to Friday 12 noon to 5pm.
2 courses, £31; 3 courses, £37. Available 5.30pm-6.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Get 2 Roast Dinners for £30. Advance Booking required to redeem this offer. Book online or call 017687 79614.
Lunchtime Light Bites Menu: £11.95 or 2 mains for £20. Available 12pm-2.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Sunday Lunch, £15.95. Selection of meats available served with roast & mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, homemade gravy and of course, a Yorkshire pudding!
