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

We made a point of returning to this restaurant a second year, literally traveling around the world…read morein hopes to have their chicken noodle soup again. Alas, they were serving vegie soup, equally good, and the best mushrooms this aging mouth and taste buds have ever experienced. We never give out more than one point per aspect and they receive two for their food. The decor is bright and cheery, plenty of room, a cozy atmosphere inside and out, an excellent stop for anyone. Private parking is an additional plus.Highly recommended.

A tiny and cosy authentic Inn with a great view of the surrounds. Stepping inside from the snow was…read morelike being enveloped in a warm hug. We met fell walkers and their dog who'd just summited Raven Crag. Pity that the kitchen was closed when we came, at 3pm; we hunted around Glenridding for anything else with character and decided to admit defeat and eat lunch back at our cottage instead.

The only pub in Patterdale, with seven rooms for B&B accomodation. The room we had was small but…read moreclean, and after a hard days walking around Ullswater that's certainly all you need! Food in the bar was basic but plentiful, pretty hard to distinguish it from the fare on offer in the other places nearby. A bit tough on vegetarians or anyone with a food intolerance. Full English breakfast was all you could wish, you might need an hour or two to digest before setting off on a walk! Beer included ale form the local Tirril brewery which was tasty. The main reason for only three stars was the one problem - noise. While not directly the fault of the pub, it's location means that at chucking out time the general congregation point is right opposite the pub in a narrow part of the street where the sound continually echoes.

Good atmospheric pub, with good scran, good beer and a sarcastic, but friendly bar man .. What more…read morecould you want?

My wife and I ate there last night as we were staying in a local B&B The River Garth, great place…read more Anyway we ordered fish and chips with mushy peas and it was wonderful. The proprietor served us and was very nice. At a near table some people had steak pie, and liver and bacon with onions and it smelled and looked tasty.

My fiancé and I found ourselves stranded in the Lake District one night with a dog and no where to…read morestay. After corresponding with Chris for a bit over Aid BnB, we decided to book ourselves and our pup into the Herdwick Inn. Not only was Chris able to accommodate, he upgraded us for less than £10. As we drove out to Penruddock, we weren't sure what to expect. We drove through Penrith to the more rural areas, and were beginning to wonder if we'd make the right booking. Upon entering this amazing pub and inn, my fiancé and I were stunned. The first thing we noticed was that Chris, the owner, seemed to be talking to a regular. He knew everything about the man, and we immediately realized we were at a place that really cared. The pub was welcoming and warm, with carpets and a fire. We were no less impressed with our room. In fact, we were floored. Beautiful, exposed beams welcomed us, with accents that really made us feel like we were at a hunting lodge. As the weather outside continued to be cold and stormy, our room at Herdwick was warm and made us feel like real guests, 21st or 15th century. There was an en suite bathroom with an amazing shower, and a tv in the room. There were also thoughtful touches like chocolates and tea. Our dog immediately felt comfortable on the comfy carpet. We stayed in and had dinner in the pub portion. My fiancé had an amazing pie but more importantly-- I had a steak. I'd never craved anything so much in my life, after a long day of hiking. I had already had an amazing Merlot and was ready for some true, honest, medium rare steak. I could not have asked for a more perfect meal. The steak came exactly as ordered-- simply plated, generous portion, with chips and mushrooms and heaven somewhere in there. Afterward, my fiancé and I ordered sticky toffee pudding and enjoyed while our pup warmed by the fire. It tasted a lot like what I imagine heaven tastes like. I had an Irish Coffee to warm up, which was HOME MADE and incredibly delicious. Chris and his partner were very hospitable, greeting us and arranging breakfast. The bed was so comfortable, we barely moved all night. The next morning, we were treated to a full English breakfast alongside a continental buffet with cereals and orange juice. The sausage was insanely fresh, our crumpets adorable bunny shaped, and the fried toast crisp and sweet. However, the black pudding was the standout. It was the best black pudding I have ever had in my entire life. If you are looking around the Lake District for an amazing, quiet place to rest your head, CHOOSE HERDWICK. Reasonably priced, these hosts will absolutely spoil you. It's quiet, it's homey, and it only takes you one night to feel part of the family.

Pleasant village pub just outside Penrith off A66. You have choice of eating in the pub or…read morerestaurant. Friendly atmosphere and polite staff. Food is average.

Bearing in mind the location of this place on the track to Helvelyn they could charge fifty quid…read morefor a scabby dog and get away with it. As luck would have it, they don't however. Food is cheap and plentiful, the bar is warm and welcoming, and my orange juice and lemonade was great. There is wifi though it's BT Openzone and you have to pay for it and plenty of room. In the unlikely event of sunshine, there are ample benches outside too. A really lovely pub that makes a good stop-off from a day on the fells.

This is right at the bottom of the trail down from Helvellyn and serves great food - it's usually…read morecrowded with people recovering from their day on the hill and eating cumberland sausage but if you're lucky you can secure a seat outside for a nice view. Maybe the nicest pub in Glenridding

Stayed here 2 nights with another couple. We are from US and they are from UK. It was great! The…read morefull breakfast was included in their reasonable room rates and the dinners were delicious. The owners are a couple and the husband is a chef. Of course helps that it is a beautiful area in the Lake District. The rooms were clean, very comfortable inviting atmosphere in the dining rooms and bar area. Highly recommend this place to stay and/or dine! (And pet friendly)

The Mill Inn is a very nice gem. Stopped by here while on the WaterAid 6 Peaks Challenge to eat a…read moreshank of lamb. Ordered the wings which sounded delicious in the unique sauce but alas they were out of them. Of course, had some beer on cask to go with the lamb. Service was very good and we were happy that they were able to accommodate our party of 6 just at closing. The food was delicious and we had a great time discussing our adventure up to that point. Would definitely recommend this place.

Stunning location, set between mill stream and fells. Very pleasant to sit by the stream on a sunny…read moreday. Make sure you're hungry as the portions are substantial and the pies are excellent - you won't want to leave any. The pub itself is a tad tired, but none the worse for that. The only downside is the toilets. Clean, I hasten to add, but very cramped. I couldn't take my mum, who uses a stick. And the basin is inset into a rotting wooden countertop - come on, Mill Inn, how much would an off-cut of worktop cost? Whether you want a gentle stroll or a full-on fell walk, this is the ideal spot. Would I go again? Definitely!

If you're in the middle of Cumbria, then this is the place to settle. Live music, wonderful draught…read morebeers, and amazing fresh dinner dishes. We are staying the night above in the Inn and couldn't be more impressed with the 500+ years old accommodations. Truly authentic and the vibe is laid back with cool blues music and great new friends!!

This little bar\inn is a great place. We stayed upstairs and it was wonderful. The food and drinks…read moreare great and the locals were very friendly. The owner and his wife are the nicest people you will meet. The only issue is, it gets quite loud, but overall it is a great place.