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.

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.

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.

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!

Lovely local pub, with good selection of beer, very good pub food, (evenings after 5pm, at least in…read moreMay 2024.) Friendly attentive service...good parking a bonus... and i hope the road resurfacing finishes soon and gets out of your way.

This is a moderately good local pub, with no pretentions. The menu offers hearty, mostly local…read moredishes, like the ubiquitous Cumberland Sausage. They are well cooked, and this is the perfect place to stop and eat when you're coming south from the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway, or Muncaster Castle. We keep going back, so they must be doing something right. It helps that it is good value.

Great pub with a pretty good selection of beer and some decent food…read more The location is superb and if you are staying in Boot you will no doubt be dropping in. More locals than the other pubs in Boot and plenty of chat to be had at the bar!! Good place for a cold refreshment if you are coming down off the hills!

The Boot Inn is situated in the tiny hamlet of Boot in the beautiful Eskdale Valley in the Lake…read moreDistrict. It's a favourite haunt for walkers and camper (the delightful Eskdale caravan and camping site is 2 minutes walk away). It's an excellent country pub providing good, honest pub grub and lots of local real ales. There's a terrific beer garden out the back with a decent children's play area - it's very family friendly and dogs are very welcome too. Inside there's a good sized bar area and pool table plus a TV set and helpfully they also post the latest weather forecast on the walls which is very useful if you're planning to venture off on a fell walk in the surrounding countryside. Staff are friendly and helpful and the prices are reasonable.

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.

Friendliest staff in Whitehaven. Good place for a quiet drink earlier in the day, more lively when…read morethe evening crowd arrive. Shiny new cooker has just been installed (June 2012), so freshly cooked food will be a welcome addition to the Candlestick experience soon. Regulars are are varied mix of characters of all age groups. Good, internet linked Jukebox which has almost every track that you could think of (turn it up Joe!). Always very clean & tidy. Most important of all cheapest Strongbow in town!

Named after the landmark 'candlestick' chimney vent from the nearby Wellington pit - which is…read morereputed to be based on the design of a candlestick belonging to the mineowner.Part of the pub circuit, this is a modern bar with the usual selection of drinks. The staff are variable but service is often slow, leading to a congested area around the bar. Unfortunately the toilets are situated on the otherside of this congested area leading to further traffic jams. The seating is comfortable armchair and sofas. Like many of the pubs in Whitehaven, this pub is only busy when the pub crawl hits it and there are better bars to go to if you are just wanting a quiet beer.

Right down on the quayside at Whitehaven, a tall narrow building. It has a small bar downstairs…read more A couple of real ales on tap at reasonable prices. Extensive menu, particularly of pizzas, which are good. It seems they do a roaring trade of outside delivery of these to the locals. All items on the menu are reasonably priced too. Service is friendly and accommodating

We visited the Vagabond for lunch, on the strength of another Qype review, and were very impressed…read more Good pub food and prompt friendly service. The soups were hearty and came with plenty of bread and butter. My goat's cheese sandwich came in a baguette with a decent salad and some coleslaw. We did not have desserts, but the menu had a good range.