Reviews in Keswick

We had a really warm welcome at The Pheasant in Keswick — the reception made us feel genuinely special from the moment we arrived. The service throughout was excellent: attentive without being over the top. The food was just as impressive. I started with a leek and potato soup that tasted just like something homemade — simple and comforting. For my main, I had the fish pie, which was packed with generous portions of fresh fish and full of flavour. My wife chose the baked Brie to start, followed by the Lake District beef pie, which she thoroughly enjoyed. The vegetables were all cooked beautifully. To top it off, the Old Peculier was in great condition, clearly from a well-maintained cellar. A thoroughly enjoyable visit — we happily left a £10 tip and would definitely return.

Recommend to us, and didn’t disappoint. Food was excellent and homemade. The place was busy, yet our service was perfect. Definitely need to book, and we will certainly return on our next visit to Keswick

Visited for Sunday lunch after hearing lots of good reviews and was not disappointed. The food was a delicious and plenty of it. The beef was beautiful, and the Yorkshire puddings were as big as the plate.

What a gem in Keswick. The food is superb. Locally sourced and cooked to perfection. Portions are very good. A great choice of dishes on the main menu with specials too. The Sunday lunch is to behold, yorkshire puds like a chefs hat! Just go, fabulous place, but leave me a place.

As returning customers, where we had previously had a very good experience, we were slightly disappointed this time.

I like this place. The people are very accommodating, the service is decent, the drinks are cold and the food is good.

Wonderful pub, always great food and service. Never miss an opportunity to visit when in Keswick.

Excellent food and service in a lovely setting. Can't wait for the next visit.

The atmosphere was warm and lively. The staff were lovely. The food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed the fish pie!

Ate dinner here 2 nights in a row whilst holidaying nearby. The food was delicious and plentiful (highly recommend the venison and the duck). You don’t come away hungry. The servers are all friendly, helpful and efficient despite it being so busy. We ate in the dog friendly area which was great as we were holidaying with our Labradors. Highly recommend.

I have never posted a review before but felt compelled to do so this time. I had a meal at the Pheasant Inn last Saturday with my wife and cousin. While my meal was ok the other 2 meals were appalling. Two of us had an ok starter but the main course did not arrive until about one and a half hours after we sat down, this being after 2 reminders to waiters and after other customers who arrived after us were served. The meals looked as if they may have been fogotten about and kept warm. The vegetables on my wife's plate were burnt, for which we had a £10 refund, while the steak my cousin had was thin dry and tasteless. We had had 3 other meals in the Lake District last week 2 of which were very good and one excellent. For about £140 including drinks I think the food and service were very poor and I wouldn't eat at the Pheasant Inn again even if it was free. The beer however was very good.

We really enjoyed our time at The Pheasant yesterday. There was a really good atmosphere - it's clearly popular as it was full. The staff were so friendly and made us feel welcome as soon as we walked through the door and service was seamless. The food was really very good and there was a really good choice on the menu. If we return to the area in the future, we would definitely eat there again.

Friendly welcome and delicious food. Just what we were looking for.

Excellent service and food. Accommodated our changes very well.

Simply the best pub food in Keswick

My husband and I made a last minute booking here and we were not disappointed. It was very busy bit all the staff were attentive and everything was going smoothly. My husband had the Lamb Henry and I had the Venison Bourginion. The portions were hearty to say the least, no one could grumble at value for money. It was also delicious. We were gluttons and had pudding. My husband went for the cheesecake while I tackled the cheeseboard which would have easily served two. I would definitely go here again if in the lake district.

Very friendly staff, who couldn't do enough. The food was excellent, all piping hot, well presented and very tasty. My wife and her mum had Scampi and I had the sausage swirl, which was chosen as I am a coeliac and on a gluten free diet. We were all asked if we had any dietary needs prior to ordering. We had deserts which were delicious. All in all a great meal to celebrate my wife's birthday.

We had early evening meal on 12/04, team members were efficient and friendly, as a party of two we shared baked Camembert as a starter, it’s a favourite of mine and didn’t disappoint, I had sea bass and husband had steak pie we can recommend both and hope to be back soon.