Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Went on the 8 June had the buffet the food was cold, no taste. Asked if there was anymore beef in black bean, told no they had taken upstairs. Was going there for a family birthday, now not, 2 out of ten sit up.

Great selection of beers and a good menu. Seems to be one of the better venues for drinking in the town. We enjoyed our meal and would recommend it.

Great place, varied menu, something to suit everyone, eaten there so many times, I've lost count.! Breakfast, lunch or dinner all food top or just a drink.

Once again 5 stars for Amigos, beautiful evening sat in the garden, staff so attentive, no special request too much. Food fabulous, a big thank you to chef .

Another pub that has had a really good makeover. The interior is a mixture of old and new. Dark woods and Chesterfields. The exterior at the rear must be one of the best beer gardens around. Beside a trickling stream and all on well kept grass with a modern, raised and bedecked platform.

Amigos was full when we rang to get a table, however we thought it worth the wait. We had a drink in town and then one downstairs in their cellar bar. We were impressed with the design and little touches in Amigos as well as the original features of the old townhouse. I was very impressed with the Moorhouses Blond Witch bottled ale, as I dont normally like bitter from bottles. The wife had a nice red. We had some fun with the crayons on our table and then enjoyed an excellent and very filling meal. I had Chorizo and Black Pudding and Enchiladas. My wife ribs and a chicken dish. We had patatas bravas as a side but it was completely unneccessary as we couldn't finish our food. We will return and order less next time.

First class lunch here last Saturday. Was my wife's birthday and a horrible day outside. We had a table by the fire in an original range. Combined with the low beamed ceilings gave the meal great atmosphere. We had 2 soups, a fish pie and chicken as well as the cheese board all from the lunch TDH. All were excellent. Will be returning soon.

All these reviews abouve are written by birds getting knocked off by staff here is the truth. Chicken is tuf as old boots, lamb reheated time after tjme. Not good. The food is terrable, not enough room to swing a cat thats why u have just eaten it.

A lovely place,we call every time we stay in Carlisle,good food,excellent service very friendly,good value!

My birthday celebration with my family at Beswicks was excellent. The fine service and kind welcome by the host was most appreciated and every course was so good especially the fillet steak cooked to everybody's. taste. Hope to be back again very soon.

A great place to visit in Ambleside. It was very busy for takeaway and eat in, which tells you a lot. Our lunch was great, good food and service. The only complaint was from one of our party who felt the pie had been microwaved when reheated. Still he thought it very tasty

Best fish n chips for miles :)

We have lunch here every time we visit Windermere!!!! we will be there tomorrow the food is fantastic,

Love this place and now its got a new deli which is handy when we are in town!

Spur of the moment decision to head up to the Lakes last Friday night. Stayed at the Queens Head for the first time. Troutbeck is such a dramatic valley, close to Windermere and Ambleside but ever so peaceful. Simple to book online on their website the night before and you can even choose which room you want. This place has loads of character and we happily spent the night at a table in the bar in front of the roaring fire getting through a couple of pints of cask ale, a bottle of Chablis and a pot of mussels that was like something from Man vs Food. You will not go hungry here, that’s for sure. The room we had (8) was very spacious and comfortable and very good value. And if you like lots of cushions with your overnight stay, this is the room for you! The young and friendly staff were helpful and efficient and breakfast, which is an optional extra, was very tasty. Would highly recommend the Queens Head and we will certainly be back.

What a wonderful end to a walk around Elterwater and Little Langdale. The seating out front here is a real suntrap and once you’ve managed to snag yourself a table, it’s really quite difficult to tear yourself away. Just had a snack and a couple of pints of lovely Jennings real ale whilst sat soaking up the spring sunshine. I can’t imagine there are too many places better to eat al fresco in the entire Lake District.

The best pub curry we have ever had. Better than most Indian restaurants too. Not rubbery and swimming in grease with tender marinated chicked, as opposed to those ropey frozen chunks you get in 'real' Indians. We had it takeaway which was very generous in size and the dish came with curried potatoes included. Had a couple of first class pints while I was waiting too!

Great old world pub with lots of real ales on tap. Have been going here for over 20 years whenever i come to the lakes. They also serve great pub food. The pub is over 400 years old so has lots of character. Charles Dickens frequented the place back in the 19th century.