Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

We went to Lewis’s bistro for dinner on the 24th of October. The food was generally good and the portions were a good size, but there was a lack of attention to detail that spoiled it a little - a length of string left on my partner’s pork belly and lots of bristles left on mine. My partner mentioned the string to a member of staff but she was completely disinterested. Wine was overpriced and not particularly well kept but a decent selection. Service was very prompt, too much so in fact, we had finished starter and main within around 45 minutes of sitting down and were asked immediately if we’d like dessert. Had they waited a while longer, we might have fancied something. The other issue we had was that the tables either side of us went while we were eating and, rather than waiting until the section was clear, they started spraying and wiping down the tables while we were finishing off our mains - quite off-putting to be honest, and unnecessary since there no other sittings arrived. Could have been great and hopefully they will take the comments on board!

So nice to find village pub that hasn’t tried to transform itself , excellent food especially the best onion rings , definitely recommend

Friendly welcoming team. Great service and lovely food! Thank you

Absolutely love this place. The food is always exceptional, the meat pie this Friday was no exception. Really delicious.

Sunday lunch. Choice of beef or roasted celeriac. The beef is sirloin thick cut slices, perfectly cooked and best quality, served with a real Yorkshire pud and real gravy. Only the congenitally greedy would ask for more. Generous servings of veg, family style. Roasties, carrot, hispi, cauliflower in a cheesy mustardy sauce. Followed up with pudding; proper apple crumble, real egg custard. The atmosphere is warm, cosy and family with great big tables and a roaring wood-burner in the corner. Lovely staff, clearly busy but always charming and cheerful. Fab, like a great-big hug of the best of half-forgotton Sundays past.

Been before and food was of the same high standard but felt short changed as only had one very small piece of beef - would have expected at least twice as much. There were some very loud children nearby but can’t blame the cafe for the lack of parenting skills shown

Had the most beautiful tasting Sunday lunch at the Pheasant Inn. Everything about our visit was brilliant,... the food, the drinks and the service received. Will be going back in a couple of days to try something different. Fantastic.

Been before and food was of the same high standard but felt short changed as only had one very small piece of beef - would have expected at least twice as much. There were some very loud children nearby but can’t blame the cafe for the lack of parenting skills shown

Last minute booking and they could not have been more helpful. Happy to help us with directions and taxis Food and atmosphere was excellent

Excellent food very reasonably priced. We chose roast dinners ( also nutroast for our vegetarian guests). The food arrived all together for the 6 of us, beautifully presented, hot and with limitless gravy! Very polite, friendly staff . We will definitely visit again

Really lovely Sunday roast , great service and very welcoming staff.

Perfect as a walkable local while we were on holiday nearby. Delicious belly pork starters. Sunday roast pretty good- great potatoes! Would have liked a bit more green veg. Friendly service. Good beer.

Disappointed. Booked for a Sunday roast. Menu states chicken, beef and pork offered. When we arrived, we were told there was no beef left and chicken wasn’t even an option. Reluctantly stayed (it was after 6pm and we couldn’t get a table anywhere else). One of us ordered the burger, which cost £15 and was literally a burger, some cheese a bun and a few fries. No lettuce, tomatoes, etc. Service was also poor. No one asked us if we wanted any sauces, or checked if our food was okay. It’s a shame - this is our local and we used to visit regularly. I’d like to say this is the first time this has happened. But unfortunately it has gone downhill in recent months.

Excellent Service Staff very polite, efficient & helpful.

Helpful, good staff, good menu, reasonable wait for fresh homemade, not overpriced. Will be back

Wonderful meal. Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Lovely atmosphere. Staff were welcoming, friendly and very attentive.

Had dinner at Lewis’s on Saturday night, booked a dog friendly table and had an absolutely lovely evening. Food was excellent and a great selection of wines, very well priced. Will definitely visit again.

We had 2 lovely meals in a nice setting, we tried booking again on our 4th night but it was fully booked. The service was first class.