Reviews in Kirkby Lonsdale

Excellent venue for meeting friends,

We ate at the Lunesdale Arms recently and really enjoyed our meal, which was well cooked and very nicely presented. The staff were pleasant and helpful and the restaurant was spotlessly clean. We couldn’t understand why the place was so quiet, although more people arrived before we left. Perhaps wider advertising would bring in more people?

Excellent in every respect

We had a lovely evening with our friends. The food was excellent and the staff charming.

Lovely meal with generous portions. Beautiful interior and excellent service. Easy to park. Would definitely return.

A lovely inn, serving delicious food. My rhubarb and ginger gin was made all the more special with a sprinkling of freeze dried raspberries.

We came for Sunday lunch on the 13/6/26. We had a Sunday roast which was very good. It was great value for money and the staff were excellent. The room is lovely. Would recommend it to friends.

Had a lovely meal, two courses, couldnt manage a third but certain it would have been delicious as was all the food we had, service was really good too and the setting is lovely

Booked last minute as a steak night special had flashed up on facebook haven’t been for years but will definitely be going back superb food value for money & friendly staff that made us very welcome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Not been to lunesdsle arms in 20 years but some friends recommend we try it for a Sunday roast . Seated very quickly , drinks order taken within minutes , but waited 30 minutes for our food order to be taken . ,when the food arrived it was good quality , hot & tasty . Great atmosphere and friendly staff . Thank you !

Great food, beer, service and atmosphere. Can highly recommend.

Food was delicious! Prices are very good. Staff were lovely with perfect level of attentiveness. Interior isn’t perhaps what you’d expect, very modern, open space. Highly recommend a visit! If I lived nearer I’d definitely return.

This was a Friday night birthday meal with excellent service and food (if rather large portions!) We were pleased to find that soft drink costs were very reasonable, given the rip off prices charged in many venues. Excellent: would recommend!

Sad to say this was a very disappointing meal. Badly prepared food this week - confirmed that a sou chef/junior chef had made the lunches. Greek salad contained more than 100grams of olives - you had to fight through the olives to find anything else. Fish pie was overcooked - completely dry where all the sauce had boiled out. We will be taking a break from the Lunesdale until we hear that is a proper chef at all times - Staff were lovely. I think the review from "Caroline and Joe" below is a fake "masterclass in modern gastronomy" - clueless.

Amazing food, good selection and plenty of it. The Staff couldn’t do enough for us moved our table when they realised my grandmother had mobility issues and were constantly checking in. Thank you all

The WELCOME: Stepinside, and you are greeted by an atmosphere that balances rustic historic charm with contemporary elegance. The service is a standout feature; exceptionally attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable without ever feeling overbearing. Every so often, a lunch/dinner transitions from a simple meal into a genuinely memorable event. This spectacular dining experience achieved exactly that. It seamlessly combined flawless technique, warm hospitality, and a vibrant atmosphere into an absolute masterclass in modern gastronomy. The menu is a brilliant celebration of seasonal ingredients, where classic flavour combinations are elevated by inventive, modern techniques. My Verdict This was not just lunch it was a flawless culinary journey. From the precision of the kitchen to the effortless grace of the service, every element was executed to absolute perfection. For anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion—or simply experience dining at its absolute finest—this is an absolute must-visit. Thank you team from Joe & Caroline

Sadly this is the second disappointing visit in recent months. Today we arrived at 7.15 and waited for 20 minutes for drinks. We then continued to wait for our order to be taken. After another 15 minutes the waitress informed us there were a large number of items unavailable. When we visited on a Sunday a few weeks ago, by 5.30 there were no roasts left. Neither was there fish pie, lamb or mixed grill. Both times we ended up with burgers which were ok but not what we had gone for. Very disappointed and will sadly not be giving it a third chance. Plenty of other local pubs and restaurants that we currently feel are providing a better service.

An absolutely delicious freshly made meal was enjoyed by us all. My husband had the bacon chop, our friend the chicken Caesar salad and I the beef brisket and pancetta roly poly. Our two puddings were the honeycomb cheesecake and dark chocolate and banana Eton Mess. Each dish was an absolute joy to eat! Clearly quality ingredients and perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was warm and inviting … and all the tables were full. We will definitely look forward to returning. Thank you for serving beautiful food (and at sensible prices), it is appreciated.