Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Another 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!

Great service from our local, cosy pub. A lovely Xmas dinner special after a night running on the fells

Incredible staff & service. Quite easily beat most places and food was also delicious. Would go back!

Amazing 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.

Beautifully 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.

Dined 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.

Last 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!

We 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.

Excellent, friendly and knowledgable service with great food and wine recommendations. Everything was absolutely delicious and I’ll definitely be back. Would highly recommend.

Amazing 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

Every time we visit Keswick we make sure we eat at the Pheasant Inn. The food has always been excellent. The Venison dish is outstanding. Looking forward to our next visit.

What a gem the Wheatsheaf in Beetham is, set in the prettiest village. The food is excellent, with a nice range of beers and wines. The staff are so friendly and the pub is cheerful and welcoming, with some spectacular Christmas decorations. Love the service bells on the tables!

Food is amazing the pub is beautifully decorated for Christmas and so cosy with the open fire. My favourite is the Lakeland pie. Great selection of beers. The service was excellent. Thanks Ian

Delicious food, speedy service and cosy comfortable surroundings. A lovely evening .

Lovely meal before our trip to Carlisle Cathedral to see G4 christmas tour show. It was served by the team who were all professional. We all enjoyed the meal. X

Very busy time of year. But the staff and the food were absolutely lovely.

Lovely early evening meal. Great menu choices Lovely beef pie fabulous veg Great Risotto Cosy with a lovely open fire in the bar area Pleasant helpful staff