Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Super food spot close to the station Met up with a friend & really enjoyed food. Staff friendly and helpful

Just returned from a wonderful 2-night stay at Wheatsheaf. Great staff; really kind and helpful. A big thanks to Lucy who helped us arrange this. A lovely waitress, Isla, deserves a compliment too. Meals great; really enjoyed the steak and cheddar pie. Breakfasts really enjoyable…..wonderful scrambled eggs! Good room; spacious bathroom. So glad we managed the Fairy Steps! We’ll pay another visit.

Excellent meal to be recommended.

A lovely local pub - great selection of beer , wine and other drinks. Tasty, well-presented food . Friendly staff . We had 3 great meals here - all good. Generous portions!

The owners went out of their way to accommodate 4 adults and 2 dogs with food and drinks and I’m glad they did the pub/restaurant had plenty of character and was fully booked the staff were very friendly and extremely helpful the menu was adequate and the food was plentiful with a good choice of ales very reasonably priced.

Lewis‘ Bistrot was recommeded to us but unfortunately didn’t live up to our expectations. Most reviews were very good., however … The veggie starter ordered wasn’t available (alternatives were suggested) and the veggie main wasn’t great either. And the prices are steep compared to other venues in the vicinity. After finishing our mains our plates weren’t cleared away and nobody asked if we’d like dessert or coffee. So we paid our bill and left. Not what could be considered excellent service. All in all a mediocre experience and a shame it didn’t match the other reviews.

Excellent food, warm and cosy atmosphere, very attentive staff, would definitely recommend.

This was our third visit to the Horse and Farrier and we will be back next year! The food is always lovely and fresh. There is a beer garden to enjoy the sun. Staff are very efficient and friendly.

Super food super service.

Great food, service and a relaxed environment.

Consistently the best

Great food, friendly and efficient service, couldn't ask for more!

Wanted to go back cause I used to go all the time when I was over and the food was great. It didn't disappoint the food was excellent, value for the money you pay.

A lucky chance find! Great pub,very busy - always a good sign. Lovely friendly and helpful staff, food was great. Would definitely return if visiting the area.

Amazing as always. Calamari is the best. Pizzas are so tasty. Staff are always so attentive and friendly. Fave place in Carlisle.

Lovely food as always excellent service

We have had several excellent meals at the Horse and Farrier in recent years but this was the best one yet. The new chef is a star. All four of us chose the halibut special. It was a wonderful dish. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Mediterranean style vegetables were just right on a very warm summer evening. As for the bitter chocolate mousse with cherries! I don't usually eat dessert but this was just amazing, both rich and refreshing - a difficult act to pull off. . Not a cheap meal but very good value for food of this quality. We shall certainly be back

Delicious food and a lovely busy atmosphere