Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Great Menu Traditional Pub Super Service Will Definitely return

3 of us ate here on our last night away, friendly greeting at the bar and taken through to our table which was in a cosy back room. All 3 meals were excellent, scampi, sirloin steak and lamb Henry. Portions were large. Puddings also very nice. The staff were all really friendly and efficient. Our only regret was not coming here earlier in the week. We will be back I hope, thank you

Lovely food and well presented. A very nice menu and comfortable interior. Staff very friendly and dogs welcome. The honesty shop is a quirky interesting feature. A very nice country pub indeed. Would recommend. Only critique would be that the opening hours are limited.

Excellent meal well worth the long taxi ride. Thank you so much. L

We recently had a meal while on holiday. It was absolutely delicious, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Prices were very reasonable too. Definitely recommended.

Had tried to book before but could only be actioned online! Managed to book for Thursday and we weren’t disappointed! Food was hot and tasty plus aplenty. Hubby loved the steak! Staff very welcoming and attentive. Lovely old building but foyer needs a paint as peeling badly.

Disappointing yesterday which is very surprising as not the norm. Waiter was rude and basic didn’t treat us politely and didn’t interact at all no one checked if the food was ok or if we needed anything else I had to pay at the counter as no one came to the table at all once food delivered. The food was tasteless too when the second time there this week and the first time it was amazing

We booked for a Wednesday night recently as found the restaurant by looking for 'best restaurants in Penrith' while we were on holiday in the area. This is a small, boutique restaurant & has been very nicely decorated & set up. The staff are very friendly & attentive. The food we ordered was superb. We both had the king scallops to start which were perfectly cooked and tasted superb. For mains I had the trio of pork & my wife had the seabass with lobster & crab ravioli. Both dishes were excellent. The local cheese board we shared was also extremely good. We really enjoyed the meal & would not hesitate to recommend the restaurant.

Lovely pizzas and burgers and great atmosphere and friendly staff . We had a fabulous meal on our last night of holiday - would love to return

Excellent food and value for money. Nice quaint country pub, one of a dying breed. Staff couldn't have been more helpful. Also dog friendly. Sure we will return

Great bar with delicious food and plenty of great drink options. The pie of the day (steak and ale) was delicious and great price for the amount of food you get. The staff are so friendly and welcoming! Definitely best bar in the Lake District.

As always a delightful evening in this beautiful old pub with a good atmosphere and of course great food. Delicious and not a bad choice for vegetarians.

We had a lovely meal and would definitely recommend.

We enjoyed two evening meals while staying at the Glen Rothay; both were delicious. We had char-grilled salmon - which was so good my husband had it again the following night! - and belly pork, also very tasty. Well above what we’d reasonably expected and the atmosphere in the bar area and the dining room was cosy and relaxed. It was raining for pretty much our entire stay (that’s the Lakes for you!) but if you have to be holed up anywhere, the GR hotel and Badger Bar are definitely the place to be! All the staff were efficient and professional while also being very friendly. Highly recommended.

Staff warm and friendly food was excellent couldn't fault it at all 10/10 definitely come back again.

Good wholesome and fresh food and nice pub atmosphere. Reasonable prices too.

Beautiful food, hot, tasty, great service as always