The Kirkstile is a gem, both as a pub and as an inn. The food is a really high standard--very…read morefresh and often very creative, and local. The rooms are so nice, clean and comfortable--and quiet--I had several fantastic sleeping nights. There are so many fine walks from the doorstep there is truly no need to get in your car. The staff is incredibly nice. And honestly...I can't see how it is possible to top a summer evening sitting at a picnic table on their lawn with an ale in front of you watching the light on fell change. I could park myself there for a week!

This is the best food I had in the Lake District!…read more A large group (11) of us showed up just before closing time and the staff was very accommodating. Everyone was helpful and kind. I had the Steak and Ale pie and it was just delicious. The mashed potatoes were perfect and the vegetable medley was just what I needed after all the fried food I had been having on the trip. I tried my friend's lamb and it was to die for. The only complaint I heard was about the chutney for the vegan curry. Save room for dessert. The sticky toffee pudding was one of the best desserts I've ever had; I'll be thinking about it for a long time.

What a perfect little pub! We ate here on our first night in Gilcrux after a day of travel and it…read morewas absolutely wonderful. The barman was very friendly and chatty, and the waitress was equally pleasant. The food was absolutely delicious. The lasagna was excellent (fresh out of the oven too!) and the pastry on the chicken and leek pie was was puffed to about 6 inches. Highly recommend this place to anyone passing through/in the area of Gilcrux!

Dirt cheap local pub. I got a double vodka and coke for less than £2.50 when I was in! A…read moretraditional pub food menu served at lunchtimes and early evenings too. However, on a cold evening when it's quiet, it's very cold sitting in here and everyone can hear every word of your conversation - something to be wary of if you have anything you want to keep private!

Busy local pub .. Many local dishes on the menu a cavery on a Sunday lunch which is busy .. " Free…read morehouse ' with local real ales ' loweswater gold & Corby bitter with a guest ale ' with the many lagers .. Sports bar which shows all sky and BT games . Pool table and 2 beer gardens ..

When it comes to finding a great Sunday lunch on trips 'home' to see my family in the Lake…read moreDistrict, The Wheatsheaf Inn in Lorton is the spot every time. Set on a narrow road (car park at rear) in a sleepy village a bit off the beaten track, and normally populated by a blend of village locals and hikers - dogs are so welcome it's almost mandatory to bring one - this laid-back and non-touristy traditional pub serves up great food in huge portion sizes. The staff are great too, providing swift service and also assisting a disabled member of my party. Grab a reservation (or at least call ahead) if you plan to visit, as it's not the biggest place, but that's part of why it's so good.

The Wheatsheaf Inn is a dead cosy little pub in the small village of Low Lorton. It's surrounded by…read morebreath taking scenery and has a superb little beer garden so you can have a drink and take in the scenery. The pub itself is very traditional looking and serves a fine range of real ales. The food is a bit pricey but average for the Lake Dsitrict and it's second to none. You certainly won't leave hungry or disappointed. They cater for vegetarians too. The pub also has caravan and camping facilties at very reasonable prices but I can't comment anymore on these as I've not experienced them. Certainly worth the visit if you're near by.

We stayed in Keswick two nights and gave this pub a shot the first. It was so great we went back…read morethe second evening. Totally worth the walk for us, even from the other end of town. A proper pub, excellent food, great staff, and a lovely owner. Wish we could have spent more time chatting with her. Fish pie is a top choice. Sticky Toffee Pudding is excellent, I asked for a second scoop to get my preferred pudding to ice cream ratio. Arrive early or book a table well in advance. We got lucky with bar seating both nights. Dog friendly, which was so great, even though we are not dog owners. Looking forward to going back again the next time we visit.

Well definitely one of the best places to eat in Keswick. Possibly too popular. Although the food…read moreis very good it's no longer the great it once was. I found the portions have diminished over the years since I first went there. The steak pie is no longer brimming with content. It's still very good particularly for value. But it's crowded and eating feels rushed. The beer quality is poor not because of the way it's kept simply it's no longer great beer. Jennings beer just is no longer the beer I fondly remember. The staff are good though service cannot be faulted.

Ok, so we may have gone at the wrong time of day to see the beautiful scenery. Let's just say it…read morewas super dark and we couldn't tell where we were driving and sort of thought we were driving towards a cliff that we would soon plummet off in the dark. Not kidding. BUT behold the end of the road the glowing lights of Wasdale Head! It was very busy in the restaurant so we first sat at the bar (the only 2 stools) and chatted with the staff. Everyone was sooo nice to us and I loved it. After a few pints we decided to get some food. You order at the counter and they bring your meals to the table. We picked the seat by the fire and I enjoyed the chickpea chili and of course the onion rings and loved the spice and warmth during the cold night. I would LOVE to return during the day because I heard the view was amazing so I will just have to make a trip back.

I went to Ritson's Bar for dinner after an epic over 6 hour hike up & down the terrifying and…read morebeautiful windy heights between Wastwater and Ennerdale. I loved the unusual design of big wooden booths, it helps stop a lot of disorganised chair moving too. We were obviously starving and watched in quiet agony as half the table's food arrived and was consumed before ours did. This was Bank Holiday Sunday though, so it was mega busy. When the food did come it was enormous and I couldn't finish it. I have never seen so much scampi and giant pieces too! Excellent. Fish and chips was also very well received, I thought the fish seemed like good quality. Meanwhile there was an ale on tap which both bartender & bf said was really excellent. I enjoyed a very tasty Virgin Mary, it's not often you get someone spicing it perfectly. For somewhere that could be lazy as it's the only game in town, Ritson's is especially impressive in its commitment to decent food and ale. Well worth a visit after your walk. Also btw if you are contemplating climbing down the scree as a shortcut to above-mentioned pub bear in mind it will be one of the most gruelling and exhilarating hours of your life, and you stand a reasonable chance of serious injury.

Lovely Lakeland pub. Dog friendly. Great fish & chips (weird mushy peas!!!)read more

A solid little B&B, bar, restaurant in remote Ennerdale Bridge. The business as I'm told is a…read moreproject where the community came together to open and operate it. Hard to find employment in these small villages, and they need a place to socialize. So, serves (to my mind) as community watering hole/pub, a place to grab dinner, and probably most important as a place for weary Coast to Coast hikers stopping in on the long trek from as far as St. Bees on the coast (I was one of those). My room was very comfortable, had decent wireless access, good showers and other amenities and made for a pleasant night's stay. Expect a big brass key that locks your door at night, not a piece of plastic to insert to gain entrance to your room. Nice outdoor area in front of the building which is shielded from the sunlight fairly early in the afternoon. Made for a great place to sit and relax after a long day on the trial. Would not hesitate to return here for another stay. Oh, and the English ales on tap are fine.

Never seems to be open no matter what time of day I am in the area! However it is seeped in history…read morethough so maybe a hidden gem. The village was created by Danish Vikings as a fishing and trading port and the area developed into a Emigrant port. John Paul Jones (founder of the American Navy) himself was a local lad and sailed from here. Prisoners were also sent to Australia from this port. There is little left of the pier which once graced the shores but if you listen carefully, you can still hear the smuggler moving their illegal wares! The Steamboat Inn offers B&B at 30GBP per night an have a self contained cottage available too.

set in some awesome surroundings, this place is great to stop off for a pint and some grub if…read moreyou're out and about, highly recommended

Full of great characters, friendly bar staff. Kind of stuck in time, had a live singer on, which…read morewas great, given there were probably only a dozen people in. Wine choice restricted to one, but guess its not the place where you go for fine wines! This pub knows its customers, knows what it does, and does it well. If you're visiting Whitehaven, and want to experience a local pub for local people, this is absolutely well worth a visit - I loved it.

A local pub for local people, however great atmosphere, cheap drink, live music, no food, odd but…read moreentertaining locals - a local woman asleep on a bar stool. Has to be visited to be believed, but well worth the trip - loved it !