Reviews in Penrith

Every time we are in the Lakes we go for dinner at the Horse and Farrier. It’s an exceptional establishment. The food is excellent, creative dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and always cooked perfectly. The staff are brilliant very attentive and friendly. The pints are also great. It’s well priced so we’ve always walked away as happy customers. 10/10

Great location to break the journey up from Scotland to Somerset, good size car park, very comfy room with tea/coffee facilities, shower great, excellent evening meal and breakfast, would definitely stay again.

Cask beer 10/10 some of the best conditioned beers I’ve had in a pub in a long time. All 4 local. Lamb 10/10 Salmon 10/10 Attitude of staff to us having a 2 year old 10/10 Children’s menu fish and chips 10/10 Can’t say enough good things First visit Live 6 hours away but will be back!!

What a beautiful meal, in pleasant surroundings with attentive staff. A little gem in the heart of Penrith. Just lovely.

We had popped in for a drink one afternoon when the chef was on his break We got talking and he told us about the gluten feee options.He certainly lived up to his word, amazing gluten free fish and chips ! The nicest I’ve ever had. They have a varied menu, something for everyone. Good selection of real ales and wines. The Penny Lane Sauvignon was really good.

Visited the Horse and Farrier in Dacre twice while on holiday. The food was exceptional, great portions and beautifully presented and cooked. Good choice of locally brewed ales and lager. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit if in the area.

A hidden gem. Consistently good on all fronts. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. A varied menu with daily specials. Welcoming as a lunch or dinner destination or just for a drink. They always have a good selection of local beers.

Food was hot, fresh and very very tasty. Service was excellent and very friendly.

5 star

Really good restaurant with beautifully cooked and well presented food. My wife and I were there for dinner last Saturday night and had a great evening. Excellent menu and good wins topped off with friendly staff and a nice ambiance. Thoroughly enjoyable

Visited on August bank holiday Sunday as a group of 4 adults ordering roast lamb, roast beef and fish and chips between us. Couldn’t fault a single thing and the food was delicious. Each part to every meal was equally tasty,

Interesting menu. Food well presented and very tasty. Friendly, efficient service. All together, an excellent dining experience.

We were recommended Horse and Farrier by our host at Barton Hall, Pooley Bridge, in 2023. We were impressed by menu, food and atmosphere. For our 2025 trip, we made reservations well ahead of time for two dinners. No word of a lie, we overheard a number of other tables mention that they make a point of dining at H&F when they are in the district.

Absolutely fantastic evening including my dog with amazing service and food!

Exquisite food, real treat, fabulous menu, beautifully presented and taste. Great service, new favourite place.

We were passing through Penrith en route from the Hebrides to down south and booked a table at Grants. The food was really delicious and the service was fabulous - thank you.

Can't fault the food we had at Grant's of Castlegate - everything was delicious. Would highly recommend if you are looking for great food and a warm welcome. :)