Reviews in Penrith

Dougs Diner is the place you want to go for a fantastic cooked meal, whether it be your breakfast or evening meal. The food is piping hot and of great quality. It is not a place only for the lorry drivers, get yourself down there the food is excellent. Proper home cooking and cheaper than going to McDonalds lol.

A large – and filthy – party had spent the morning quad-biking at the nearby Rookin House Activity Centre so I don’t think it was ideal that we all rocked up unannounced for a drink and a late lunch. That said, the staff coped admirably sorting out drinks for us all and then large plates of mixed sandwiches and chips which were it the spot perfectly. The pub is just off the main A66 Penrith-Keswick road and ideal for a quick drink or meal.

Twenty two of us were staying for a fabulous long weekend at nearby Blencowe Hall and on the Friday night descended on the Boot and Shoe in Greystoke for an evening meal in their private dining room. It’s the kind of traditional country pub you would love to have near where you lived and on a chilly December evening was ever so warm and welcoming. It’s not a big place and the staff did really well to cope with us all; everything ran very smoothly and nothing was too much trouble. Bearing in mind we did not pre-order and that they have a large a la carte menu it was quite the achievement. The food was lovely and the atmosphere too. Highly recommended.

We chose to go here for a cream tea as a food break on a long walk. What a massive mistake. The tea was weak and hugely over priced. The scones were served with double cream not clotted cream!!! This does not deserve to be called a tea room.

Hi. All had fish and chips here 4.1.2014. 1pm. Over cooked chips. And fish that was mainly batter? Looked good but was not nice at all. Let down. don't know how they can claim to be a good chippy!

The Crown Inn is a vibrant local pub selling a selection of good wines, spirits, excellent real ales, Italian style coffee and wonderful food. It is unusual in that you can combine an inviting English country pub experience, open fire, a warm welcome from hosts Tony and Becky with fantastic Italian food. Lovely pizzas, pastas are a speciality as well as the range of other delicious foods such as steaks, fish and specials. Try this spot. You will not be disappointed. One visit and you will be hooked. Be sure to book. They are busy but very keen to fit you in. They will serve you well. 01768 870 410

Always great.

Dined at the restaurant for the first time with family from Oz. Food and service second to none. It was great to sit outside in the lovely patio area catching the last rays of the sun with our pre dinner drinks. We have returned several times at weekends and also taken advantage of the midweek menu which is superb valve for money, not one to be missed. I have now booked for a family christening and works xmas party. This is the place to be if you like good food and great atmosphere.

Very nice welcoming place to go out. Good atmosphere and friendly service, with good food. Regards Joanna

Nice to see a typical tea room.The homemade soup was lovely .We were made to feel very welcome.It was raining when we were there ,but we had a peep in the garden out the back ,and cant wait ti go back when its sunny.highly recommend it.

The food was disappointing. The risotto that I had just did not seem to have had any flavour added. The 4 cheese pizza my husband had was very greasy and lacked any cheese favour and the pizza was small for the money. On balance I could have cooked the meal myself better at home. The wine was lacking too. Overall I would not return.

Thanks for the scrambled eggs also the lemon drizzle cake we ate it on the way home. Love to Auntie Betty.

Really comfortable. Great food, wonderful hospitality

Really comfortable. Great food, wonderful hospitality

WOW! What a place, hadn't heard such great things about it off quite a few local people but thought id try it for myself. The food was amazing. Lots of choice, 4 of us went about three weeks ago for an evening meal & I cant wait to go back. I had the pork belly which was fantastic but my girlfriend had a rib eye steak & my mate had a sirloin both of which I was very envious of. They looked so good & after tasting some of the rib eye I already know what I am having next time!!! King Prawns, Rib Eye & Cheesecake Please!!! Looking forward to it foundry with steaks like that you'll be packed out with locals in no time. People need to give the place a go before they try and put people off. Service was friendly but could be a bit quicker so I would agree on that point.

Was recently walking in the Haweswater area and stopped for food after a great day out around Harter Fell, Ill Bell etc. The real ales were fantastic and the food I have to say was brilliant especially the fish dishes, we ended up staying the night in a very comfortable room 3 and went back couple of weeks later with some friends - great find and loved the place, well worth a visit

We have visited foundry 34 quite a few times now, the food is of a very very high standard. The puddings are fab & they bake their own bread which we always enjoy, the steaks are amazing, fillet and rib eye are the best we have had anywhere. The service however is a big problem, you never know how it is going to go on some occasions we have waited well over 20 minutes before receiving a drink or a menu even after reserving a table? then another 20-30 minutes to get our order taken. This does put us off but the food is that good it does encourage us to return as we find it hard to enjoy steaks anywhere else! The place itself is very nice. I prefer to sit downstairs but my wife likes the booths in the upstairs restaurant as she feels the bar isn't very cosy. The service problems do stop us from taking friends there as it is very bad & does need a major revamp - every new place has teething problems though.

Atmosphere so relaxing, staff friendly and unobtrusive and the food out of this world. Not an extensive menu however the description of each dish mouthwatering. The steak was perfection melted in the mouth. It's true you get what you pay for and this surpassed all expectations. A true gem, will certainly be back.