Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

We had pre booked to eat at the resturant for 5:30 pm arrived 11:30 intending to do a short walk around rydal / caves . We parked up only to greeted by a very rude man who came out of the hotel saying we couldn’t park there despite are booking or are vehicle would be clamped even though the car park was empty. We tried explaining but this fell on deaf ears needles to say we cancelled and went elsewhere I certainly won’t be returning with such bad customer service .

We arrived early to enjoy a drink in the sunshine outside before eating. My husband asked straight away if we could extend our table and the request was granted, no problem, even though we had anticipated having to leave to make room for the second sitting. The warm, welcoming service continued and my order of a main course that was not exactly as the menu offered was granted with pleasure. Service was slow, in terms of our food being served, with diners all arriving together for the first sitting of the night. It’s a shame, and our only criticism of the evening. It didn’t spoil our night though and we both enjoyed our selections. All in all, Lewis’s was delightful.

Amazing food, atmosphere and good value

Lovely little pub, staff were friendly and welcoming

The food was good and delivered in a timely manner. Service was good and very reasonably priced. We are not local but if we find ourselves in Carlisle again we would definitely eat here again.

Fantastic meal, staff were amazing and so lovely. Especially Lewis. Value for money and great atmosphere. Would recommend and will return.

Never disappointed when visiting this excellent eatery, been coming here for more years than I can say! Fully recommend a visit.

This is the second time I have visited, I came back in March and returned as it was very good. Service was a little slow but it doesn't matter we are on holiday and we had wine! Food did not disappoint and well worth the wait.

Excellent

Fabulous Bistro, Food was soo tasty, staff were attentive and friendly, altogether, a 5 Star experience, great wine list too (More Australian Reds Please).

Our usual visit to the pheasant provided the usual large, very tasty portions. Just a couple of things I thought could be noted. The parsnip shavings on the steak pie added nothing to the dish and soaked up gravy and I felt were unnecessary. Also our main arrived promptly but the veg arrived at least 8 minutes later and didn't include my favorite red cabbage. I noticed other tables did get red cabbage, which was a shame for us. Just a couple of niggles but the hard work of all the staff was much appreciated and we will return.

Booked a table for 1800hrs ,we were told in our email to arrive promptly which we did ,had our drinks order taken and our main meal ,drinks arrived but we had to wait 50 minutes for our meal .however food was vey good .

We have been to this bistro on numerous occasions and it has never disappointed. It is always full so a reservation is highly recommended.

Visited Keswick recently and went to the Pheasant Inn on our first night and went back again on our last - food is superb - portions massive and staff very friendly - will definitely visit again!

Had a meal at the pub twice during our stay. Excellent food and great atmosphere.

Excellent food Helpful friendly staff

Great meal

Superb Meal & Desert, 3rd time this week, had the Fillet Steak with New Potatoes instead of chips, Chef excelled himself, Desert my Wife just said "Yum". 1st Meal was Fantastic too, 2nd Meal of Lamb mediocre, overall, 5 Stars, Service was fantastic too, we'll be back.