Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Been here many times and once again everything was excellent from the food to the staff who are always very pleasant

Visited on a recommendation of a friend. Wholesome food was great and good value with the service being very respectful and courteous. It’s a fabulous hub for the locals, who all gave us a warm and friendly welcome even tho we didn’t know them. We will be back for sure.

Fabulous restaurant. We were really disappointed when it closed and thrilled when it re-opened. We are always welcomed as if part of a big family, service is impeccable, the atmosphere lovely (even on a quiet lunchtime) and the food is simply delicious. Our fussy 10 year old loves it and can polish off most of a full size garlic bread and all of his pizza! Just go!

Fantastic Sunday lunch, cooked beautifully, massive Yorkshire pudding. Piping hot food. Wonderful, attentive, friendly and caring staff. Love this place.

We visited for Sunday lunch and really disappointed. Food was cold and waited over 90mins for it to arrive. Staff were inattentive and ignored people. Quality of food not great and so wouldn’t recommend.

Unfortunately our experience yesterday (2nd November 2025) wasn't our best. We've been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years, when we visit Keswick. The waiting time was very long, as I think our order got lost as we were witnessing meals coming out to people who had sat down way after ourselves. Eventually we had to ask where our meal was, and when it did arrive one meal was not what we had ordered, so I said just leave it and I'll have the beef. The beef was inedible, couldn't cut or chew it. So Unfortunately we had to complain and go home hungry. So disappointed as this has always been one of our favourite restaurants when we come to Keswick. We have booked for midweek on our stay and we shall honour this booking and hopefully our review will change...

Always a lovely meal at The Hope and Anchor. Sunday lunch is the best and always a great service.

Excellent atmosphere with friendly, humorous and courteous staff. Quality of food is excellent with very generous portions. It serves pub food as it should be unlike many of the other pubs in Keswick which can be overpriced and mediocre!

Lovely bistro. Welcoming relaxed atmosphere from friendly, efficient staff serving absolutely delicious food. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a visit to this Bistro, I know we will be going again!

Found this by chance and so pleased I did! Lovely atmosphere - polite, friendly, efficient staff - beautiful views and absolutely amazing food! Best roast beef I have ever tasted - vegetables cooked to perfection and desserts to die for and all at a realistic affordable price Could not fault a thing Highly recommend

Average for a Sunday Roast. We’ve been here for Sunday Roast for the past 3 years and sadly I would say standards are dropping slightly. The area we were seated in yesterday was draughty, no heating in the room. Service was acceptable. I had roast beef, a quarter of the roast beef I had to leave, as I could not cut it, even with a steak knife…not sure one should need a steak knife for roast beef. Some of it was not hot. My partner had the roast chicken which was ok, however the roast potatoes on both plates were very hard in parts. Sorry, Pheasant Inn, but next year when we come to Keswick we’ll be trying elsewhere. Didn’t bother to complain as my partner did last year about the beef and obviously nothing has changed.

Tasty, well prepared meals. Staff friendly and helpful. Will return.

the pheasant inn is the one place we always eat at when we visit Keswick. depending on which table you are at it can be a little cramped as it is on the the small side but it just adds to the atmosphere. the food is absolutely amazing, I have never been disappointed

Lovely food, atmosphere and staff. The pistachio affogato is delicious ❤️

Lovely meal excellent pie Friendly service Definitely recommend

Fantastic food, well presented and served with a smile

First time at Sage and Vine. Great atmosphere, helpful staff and the tapas was delicious and portions were adequate size. Will definitely recommend and return.

As always , great food and service . It has a lovely friendly atmosphere.Great for families, couples and larger get togethers.