Third visit to the Strickland Arms, and the place never disappoints. Great, real pub atmosphere,…read morefriendly attentive service and superb food. My wife had the pork roast dinner, I had the nut roast dinner and both were very good indeed. Caffetiere coffee, and ample parking. Highly recommended.

The Strickland Arms is situated on the very old main road, just before the entrance to Sizergh…read moreCastle. There is a large beer garden and the Pub/restaurant is situated in a country setting about 5 miles outside Kendal. The food is locally sourced and superb. A bit more pricey than pub food but well worth it. Also they have guest ales and it is nice to sit outside with an authentic pint of bitter. Well recommended

Best find on holiday ever!!…read more Set in a beautiful little village with a huge village green with loads of parking round and about (although im sure that on a mid summer sunny day parking may be somewhat difficult!). The pub has a bar area and a restaurant area - we only ever went into the bar as you could eat int here and it was really cosy (dogs are also allowed!). The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty (lets face it, Yorkshire, particularly North Yorkshire folk are possibly the most friendly on the planet - i challenge you to disprove this!). The food was INCREDIBLE. Nothing fancy pants, just really good food, VERY big portions (trust me on this, you dont need three courses - choose your weapon of starter or dessert to go alongside your main - we made the mistake one night and 1) couldnt eat it all and 2)pretty much rolled home). We spent an evening in the pub, had a meal and then sat playing card games - we felt incredibly welcome. So welcome that we ended up visiting three times in a week long holiday. You cant really get a better recommendation than that can you??

We loved Mason's Arms for the quaint building and gorgeous views. There is a spot inside next to…read morethe real fireplace that is a cozy sanctuary on a cool rainy day in the Lake District. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was just ok for us. The fish and chips batter did not stick to the fish. The mushroom soup was a puree with mild flavor. The hummus and pita was really good and had lots of garlic flavor. The fudge for sale at the bar was a real miss as it tasted more like a grainy carmel than fudge.

A lovely pub, out in what seems like the middle of nowhere, with a cozy bar area downstairs (and a…read morenice hot fire!) and delicious meals served upstairs. Friendly service, there seems to be a pub cat that wanders around, and you can buy local fudge from the bar. My husband and I shared the Three Little Piggies - black pudding and sausage rolls, a pork and leek scotch egg, a whole bunch of honey roasted chipolatas (which are sausages, I just learned that), served with bread, cheese pate, and apricot jam. A big portion for two, so of course we shared it with the others. Everything was great - you could build lovely little bites by putting the sausages in bits of bread and topping with some of the spreads. It's rustic Northern food, but really comforting and delicious. For our mains, my husband and I shared the stew pot of the day (rabbit), and one of the specials - lamb with lentil dahl on the side. All the meat was really tender and succulent, the lamb in particular had great flavor, the variety of accouterments alongside added texture and depth to the dish. The meal was hearty and homey, just how you want English pub food to be. Finished with a lush sticky toffee pudding, very rich. "Very treacley," apparently, as someone said, and I thought it was lovely with ice cream. Four of us split it, which was enough for us as the main courses are quite filling. A great place to stop for a meal in the Lakes, looks like they had lots of patio seating for warmer months when the weather is better - we'll have to return!

We stopped by The Fleece Inn in Kendal intending just to have a drink and relax, but once we were…read moreseated in a cozy booth and handed menus, we quickly changed our minds and decided to stay for dinner and we're so glad we did. I ordered the breaded shrimp scampi, which came with mushy peas and chips - this was really good! Others in my group tried the fried chicken sandwich, chili con carne with rice, and my son had the mac and cheese with onion rings. The food was great and the portions were just right. Our server was really friendly, and the drinks were spot on. We finished with a round of desserts, rum raisin ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and the mango and passionfruit cheesecake. The pub itself has a wonderfully rustic and cozy atmosphere, full of charm and character which is no surprise considering it dates back to the 1600s. It's the kind of place where you immediately feel like you're in a quaint, little, English town pub. If you ever find yourself in Kendal, I'd absolutely recommend stopping in at The Fleece Inn for a drink and if you're hungry, definitely stay for dinner too.

Hi my name is Ewan from Seattle, Juanita and we were on our way to Scotland when we got hungry…read more.. so we stopped here, then we came here, and the ambience is amazing it makes you really feel like your in a real old English pub, our server Eric is fantastic really nice guy, tables are amazing and seating makes it look like there is no bad seat in the house. The food though it is the best part of your experience here, my personal favorites include, The BLT (a true classic) The Soup of the Day (ask your waiter about the daily soup and you might end up with mine!) and for dessert, the sticky toffy pudding (because what is a pub without it?)

What a lovely spot. We went for dinner with my family of four. We had the cuttery (which is a…read morebuffet.) 3 meats and all the fixings. Felt a lot like thanksgiving to me and I liked It! The adults returned later to have a night cap. It happened to be trivia night. That sure was fun. Larry has been doing trivia for over 20 years. He was thoughtful, kind and entertaining. The barkeep knew his gin and liquors. He chatted is up and we liked him a lot. The locals were fun and welcoming. We felt at home. Mmmm.... still thinking of that yummy scotch. Go here - you won't be sorry! We also stayed in their rooms to rent. We liked our spot a lot. Nicely appointed rooms. We'd love to Come back.

Amazing meal. Excellent fish and chips but the carvery is a must. They sources however quality…read more local meats and you can tell the difference. A must if you're anywhere near Kendal. Food we so delicious we couldn't even take time to snap a photo. We thoroughly enjoyed.

Everything about the Punchbowl will delight you! The rooms are superbly decorated, spacious and…read morecomfortable. The food is special (you might as well book dinner for every night you are there IMHO). And the staff is fantastic--friendly and accommodating. I'd return in a split second with any opportunity!

The food, service, and atmosphere were all superb! I had a…read moredelicious cheese soufflé, which was out of this world.

The drunken duck is a favorite of our friend who has come here for 40 years, starting with golf…read morebuddies, then with family and best of all to celebrate weddings, and great moments. Relax here, the staff is ready to make this luxury even better with whatever you need! Directions to many local hikes or hot coffee on the picnic tables. So much fun to have, there are gardens, strolls, patios and quiet libraries too. This is the most beautiful place I've ever stayed because I can get some rest, unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. Yesterday there was a local marathon- yes!- great runners charged past into the local town of Ambleside. Hikers and dog lovers are here too. National parks close by... what a get-away we are having!!

Such a charming pub and inn right in the middle of the Lakes District. There's a glorious view…read moreoverlooking the mountains right in front of the venue (with picnic tables if you'd like to sit and enjoy it with a pint). Brunch, lunch, dinner, and bar snacks are served at the Drunken Duck, and I'd only really recommend booking for dinner. The beer and cider are mostly local I believe. We did the curry bowl to share (vegetarian and VERY tasty - kind of wish I could get the recipe), scampi, fries, and tartare sauce (those fries are to die for!) and the lamb kofta, hummus, flatbread, and mint yoghurt (great for sharing and noshing). There's plenty of parking on the side of the inn. The inside is decorated beautifully (very insta-worthy), so maybe consider renting out for an event. And yes, you can bring your dog to dinner/drinks.

If you want a pub with a view then this is the one. In the lovely little village of Ambleside sits…read morethis gorgeous bar, it has loads of seating outside to admire the beautiful views of Lake Windermere, Its quite open plan inside as well and its all very trendy and friendly. This place does have a free car park on the side of it so don't be fooled by parking directly opposite in the pay and display like we did.

Looks posh on the outside, but not really that posh. After a full day of activities, the last…read morething I want to do is walk back into Ambleside for a drink or dinner even, just to stumble back out to the hostel. That's why this place is convenient. It is nice for a drink... if the weather is nice, sit outside, it is beautiful! When you enter, the first area looks cozy and quaint, but when you head up the stairs to the bar area, you'll notice a large dining room with lots of tables and it can be quite loud back there. Dinner is nice as well... affordable, as my students have frequented and had no complaints about the prices. Then again, the portions are generous. I enjoy the fish from the fish and chips... the chips could use some work and I opt of peas instead of the mushy peas. When it gets busy, it can get loud. Overall, nothing special, but it is a nice pub and restaurant.

What a great place this is…read more First a tip of the hat to the staff. There were two gentlemen working the entire place and not only were they extremely polite with a twist of British humor but boy were they efficient. To have only two people taking care of tables while also getting their own drinks without missing a beat shows they really enjoy their work and take pride in their jobs. The food was also very good, perhaps a bit below a five but still hit the spot and the portion of the beef dinner was enormous and America supposedly has large portions? My goodness even though it was very good I simply could not finish my plate. Another great feature of this place is the view and the "greenhouse effect" from their glass ceiling. I was hesitant when they had their doors open when it was only 50 degrees out but it was warm inside and you get that fresh country air. They also have a decent amount of outdoor seats in front of the restaurant and across the parking lot.

Was quite but is Saturday afternoon , service was excellent and food lovely , a lovely place to…read morerest after a hectic day site seeing.