Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Outstanding food but underwhelming deco & environment

Very tasty Sunday lunch. Staff were welcoming. Venue is rustic but comfortable and dog friendly. Very accommodating of my dairy intolerance- even a lovely pudding!

Meal was absolutely fabulous with great service from all the friendly staff. Brilliant atmosphere. Good value for money. Will be booking again for next visit in summer.

Terrific dinner and lovely service from the staff.

Fabulous meal Superb attentive service Perfect

Friendly staff, fresh food but lacking a little atmosphere because it's on a busy road but did visit twice and will definitely visit again.

Booked one night - pleasant room with spacious en-suite shower all spotlessly clean. Bed a little firm for me but husband quite happy - just personal taste. We had dinner - I had the potted shrimp (delicious) and the salmon which was nice. Husband had the black pudding followed by Cobb salad - chicken a little dry but otherwise good. Breakfast the following morning was lovely- nice to start with a fresh fruit plate and the breakfast itself perfectly cooked with more coffee offered. Overall very pleasant stay in a characterful old pub - staff all very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend- good location for accessing the area.

Excellent traditional country pub, very welcoming and accomodating. Staff very cheerful , chatty and friendly. Pint of John Smith's went down very nicely, well kept with good head. Food was so good very tasty and filling, good sized portions. Sincerely well worth a visit or few. Will be back when next at motorhome/caravan site later in year.

A wonderful find in Penrith. The food was wonderful, and the service impeccable. We would definitely revisit. Highly recommended.

Always a lovely meal, great atmosphere and attentive staff. Best Italian in Carlisle!

Third visit this week … three different meals …. excellent again. We’ll be back!

Having looked at previous reviews we decided to book a ‘Sunday lunch’ during our stay at Lakelands, Flookburgh. On arrival we were warmly greeted by the ‘landlady’ who was chatty and cheerful without being intrusive. Service was on good time during a busy lunch period. The menu offered a wide range of dishes to suit everyones palate. I can highly recommend the battered salt & pepper squid for a starter. Main courses were traditional Sunday lunches of x1 chicken and x1 roast beef served with a selection of vegetables, roast & mash potatoes each being beautifully cooked and presented. Personally I’m not usually a fan of Robinson’s ales but the ‘Dizzy Blonde’ IPA was very palatable and complemented the meal. We would highly recommend the Hope & Anchor if you are in the area.

Lovely food, excellent service. Highly recommend.

Can’t fault anything from the meal last night. Particular shout out to the service which was super friendly and dialled in. Was sceptical that cheese would work with the fish pie as per staff recommendation but it was a winner. Sticky toffee pudding was a banger. If I lived here I’d be going all the time.

Good food, well-presented and sensibly priced. Menu is varied with lots of choice. Great atmosphere in cosy pub setting for bar snacks or, there is the restaurant area for more private dining. Friendly, helpful staff who work hard to ensure service is prompt and efficient. Every time I'm in Keswick, I make a point of dining at the Pheasant. It never disappoints.

We had dinner at Grants Of Castlegate last evening. We had booked based on the basis of the menu, and weren't disappointed. The food was of a very high quality, and there was a good wine list to complement it. The Front of House staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. This is a small but delightful restaurant

Again excellent… three different meals thoroughly enjoyed. Can’t wait for our next visit