Reviews in Penrith

Had a great lunch for 6 here last Friday. The food was excellent and all enjoyed their choices. Service was very professional too. I always like it when a table is served or cleared mob handed by the front of house staff in an instant. Leaving the table to continue its conversation. Would like to return and try the ales too and perhaps stay the night.

Lovely friendly cafe, a bit unsure from the outside, but really surprised at the extensive menu. Our favourite cafe in Penrith and we've tried them all!!

Food served ***** Food available from menu *** Rooms*** Shower ** Service ***** We ( 2 couples)stayed for a three night break and were more than pleased with the overall standard but must say that the range of available dishes decreased as the days went on. Breakfasts were excellent but the evening selection was limited. However, the service was first class, with Shona in particular being willing to put herself out to help with any and all requests. We would certainly stay here again.

I am so surprised that there are no reader reviews for this truly exceptional pub/restaurant. Several newspaper reviews have been made and awards made. Me and my Wife found this place on sugarvine and went to the George and Dragon's excellent website with video and stopped off on the way up to Scotland a few weeks ago. The location is ideal for those travelling north or south on the M6 in cumbria, carlisle region. The ambience - stunning, truly tranquil with real fires in the pub and reception and in the restaurant. Several dogs were lazily sprawled in front of the fires, truly welcoming ambience. The staff - very well presented, welcoming and relaxed. They made conversation yet also respected your privacy. Food service was excellent. THE FOOD - What a treat. We selected Pauls Double baked cheese souffle and Pan Fried Mackerel Starter - both truly devine. The cheese souffle is the chef's signature dish, this is a very strong flavour and milk pudding like texture, so choose your main wisely following this starter. The main - we both had the most fabulous burger beautifully presented with salad garnish - Shorthorn Beef Burger from beef sourced form the estate nearby. You probably won't need side orders with the shorthorn burger - very filling and satisfying. We didn't go for dessert but promised ourselves we would be back for a full treat three courses and hopefully some wine next time. While there we were very patiently shown all the available accommodation - lovely accommodation in nice location. Staff were honest and stated which rooms would be affected by the noise of the extractor of the kitchen. Accommodation was over-priced for us, but probably worth it if you want a lovely weekend away with access to fabulous food and drink on site. Worth considering for a short break. TRY THIS PLACE - YOU WON'T REGRET IT - A GREAT STOP OFF FROM THE M6MOTORWAY

Enjoyed an excellent Ploughmans platter for lunch at this country pub. Would like to return at night and sample that menu too!

Had an excellent Sunday roast at the Mardale Inn. I was particularly impressed with the quality of beef. The pub itself has a modern feel but still retains its rustic charm. If you are a dog lover then its the place for you. oh and the blokes loos have fine artwork on view!

We visited on 24/10/09 at 6pm. Bar was just staring to fill up. Nobody was attending the restaurant desk. After a short wait - we were seated. Food was quick to come out. Food was nothing special -however the prices were. Service was impersonal. Prices too high. Seems to be a popular spot. Car park is always full. Good selection of lagers / beers and wines.

I really enjoyed my meal at the black swan, I would recommend anyone to go!

I particularly enjoyed that fact that I was aware of the use of local produce in each dish served to us. The fact that it is homemade also speaks for itself the fresh taste in the dishes jumped out at me - something that is very rare in the eateries in the area, usually you are left with frozen chips & a pathetic slither of meat that people have the cheek to call a steak, but I must say it is the best steak I have eaten - fantastic, thick juicy sirloin. There was even a list of farms on the blackboard so you knew where the beef came from. Personally I think they have the food just right here, a great mixture to suit most tastes. Service was very good & efficient but perhaps the some of the staff could be a little more friendly! The lady in charge of front of house could not of been more helpful, the perfect host.

My husband and I arrived at the George & Dragon on Sunday (August 9) at 2.10pm for Sunday lunch. The board outside stated that lunch was served until 2.30pm, but, after waiting a couple of minutes for the receptionist to finish chatting with another member of staff, he informed us that we were, in fact, too late for lunch. I reminded him that their board said 2.30, but he simply said that we were too late! Very poor service!! Please change the board outside!!!

when we went in they had the bull fighting on the Tv. we politley asked them to turn it off as it was upsetting a few of our party. they refused to turn it off and after a while we asked again they refused again and a few of our party had a quiet word they refused and said they would not turn it off it was their house and if you where in someones house you would not ask them to turn their tv off. this was very upsetting for us.

The best Spanish food i have ever had, could not find anywhere half as good in Barcelona!! The atmosphere is just like being in Spain. The huge portions are excellent value for money. I would recommend the chilli chicken (battered chicken with a very tasty sweet chilli source and served with a small salad) and the potatas brava are very good aswell, the menu is mainly tapas so you get to try all kinds of wonderful foods esp when you go with a large group. I live in Penrith and this is my favourite place to eat. The chef /owner is Spanish and the service is v good.

What a great little find. Great service, wonderful food and a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to escape from Center Parks for a few hours.

I travelled from Essex to Newcastle on business and stopped at this hotel for some lunch with a colleague. We found it easy to stop there as road works were hectic during the time in Penrith, and we were very happy they were there as we found this place wonderful. we normally meet elsewhere but we have now diverted to stopping here as the food was lovely, staff very friendly and overall excellent. we are now regular eaters here and recommend it to anyone wanting good quality pub food.

An excellent cafe in a wonderful location just off the A6 in Brougham Hall. This family run cafe is worth visiting to enjoy fresh food and a range of teas and coffees in a warm and friendly atmosphere .

We ate here a couple of weeks ago on our way to Scotch Corner; our waitress showed us to our table and told us that there was no real ale at the moment. She returned a couple of minutes later and took our order which eventually arrived. The starters were served with coleslaw which smelled distinctly off and when we complained it was rancid, the waitress simply said we were wrong - the coleslaw was only made yesterday. The chef (Mick) sent us a message saying that no -one else had complained so it must be ok. The rest of the meal was at best adequate if not inspiring and definitely not up to the gastro-pub standard we expect nowadays. We all felt queezy after our meals and my wife spent the rest of the day complaining of stomach cramp. My recommendation of the Agricultural Hotel? Answer: Don't bother!

All meals at Brantwood are fabulous - well worth a visit. We have been visiting for at least 20 years. In fact we visited today and my husband had a Cumberland Grill and I had Chicken Sweet and Sour with Rice - delicious.

I loved my two night break at the Black Swan! I was taken there for my birthday by my husband on the Intermate Getaway deal that they run. We had Champagne & handmade Chocolate in our room on arrival & our evening meal on both nights was fantastic! The Best Steak we have ever had! The Sea Bass dish was also really good as were the homemade desserts. It was great sitting in the bar by the log fire & just being able to chill out! Thanks for a great weekend