We stopped for a quick lunch and the food and drinks here were pretty good…read more We tried the olivers light ale and stout. Both of them were pretty smooth. I also ordered the chicken liver pate and the chef's burger. Amazing the food were pretty good. The patty in the burger was very tender and juicy. The only part I didn't like was the service. I understand they were kinda busy but still I think they could offer better service.

Whilst staying in Coniston on holiday we chose this pub for a lunch time meal rather than the…read moreevening. With it being half term it suddenly filled with families with disrespectful children & dogs. On arrival barely anyone in and not knowing the brewery ales, the landlady offered us several taters. We settled on Blackbird & Bluebird ales. Both strong but likeable. We decided to both have the Cumberland sausage with mash and green beans. The green beans where hot but barely cooked the rest was ok for a pub meal. Our overall experience was not special but nice to see lots of images of Donald Campbell & Bluebird. A very traditional Lakeland pub.

A friend of the friends who I visited Coniston with used to work here so when we were in the area…read morewe couldn't resist a visit. What a location! Right on the shores of Coniston this cafe is bright and airy with a lovely outdoor area as well. I must say I didn't peruse the menu in too much details bad we were only having a drink and a cake. In fact I chose a scone, as a Devonian I must say I was a little confused when they asked if I wanted clotted or whipped cream...WHIPPED CREAM, erm no!! However the scone was tasty. The setting and the atmosphere were the real plus points to this place though.

Occupying an idyllic setting on the shores of Lake Coniston, The Bluebird Cafe offers reasonably…read morepriced, delicious home-made food. Despite the rain (early March visit) we were able to sit out on the covered terrace under the heaters, watching the boats bob on the lake whilst we ate. A true feeling of being on holiday! All the food looked good and we can personally vouch for the jacket potatoes, vegetable soup and burger! Generous portions unfortunately meant there was no room for cake afterwards but the sweet selection looked divine. It's, understandably, a popular spot and has the potential to be very busy during the summer tourist season. It would certainly be worth queuing for though!

What's better when you are missing your feline friends far away at home than a half pint and some…read morekitty snuggles! Great little bar with a good beer selection. Super sweet cats that adore being loved on and no sour pusses on the bunch! Smiling faces and a great, welcoming vibe!

Stopped by in the morning to grab a quick tea and coffee. Completely fell in love with this place…read more The staff are very welcoming and very knowledgable about the numerous tea and coffee selections (their green tea recommendations are perfect). A very bright and cheerful atmosphere - large windows to watch the world roll by. And the cats, of course, are sweet as can be. All kitties are friendly, and more than one will happily curl up in your lap for a snooze. Such a wonderful place!

The service was excellent. I felt invited into the lovely and warm interior after canoeing across…read morethe lake to get there. Despite us both having soggy shoes the staff didn't bat an eyelid. Instead the lovely woman behind the counter had a friendly conversation with me while I tried to coax an answer out of my girlfriend about what she wanted to drink. I had a coffee and their apparently famous American pancakes, both of which were absolutely delicious. The coffee came with a leaf pattern in the foam on top, which (trust me I've tried to do that) isn't easy. The presentation of the pancakes was also spectacular, I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into them. The pricing was very reasonable, while it is a little steep for a humble student, what you get is well worth the money. Also I have to mention the WiFi. I don't think I have ever been to an establishment that has faster and easier to use wi-fi for their customers. No sign up and boom you're online. Although sitting inside it was great, sitting outside was a little tenuous because of their large stone walls. The aesthetic of the place is fantastic, if you're sitting outside the view over the lake and the hills beyond is breathtaking, but if you're more in the mood to sit in the warm the vintage and elegant decor and comfy seating will make you feel at home.

From the owner: The Terrace at Brantwood provides freshly cooked brunch, lunch, as well as delicious home made…read morecakes, scones and other treats. All our meals are prepared freshly on site, some featuring herbs and fruit grown in Brantwood's gardens. We are licensed to sell wine, beer (and gin) as well as serving a wide range of soft drinks. Our terrace has spectacular views overlooking Coniston Water to the fells beyond, whilst the interior features original artworks from local artists as well as previous exhibitions held at Brantwood, the historic home of John Ruskin.

Exceptional food and service, fun relaxing atmosphere, great vibe and friendly, attentive staff but…read morenot overbearing. I had the king prawns with garlic and chili for my starter and it was superb - I think I could eat that plate of food everyday and not get tired of it and I know this sounds like hyperbole but it was one of the best plates of food I've ever had. It includes fiery hot red chilies so it's not suitable for people who don't like or can't tolerate spicy hot food. For me - the dish had subtlety, complex flavors and a spicy, comfort food experience with a beautiful broth. My husband had the tomato basil soup followed by the mushroom risotto, which was pure perfection. I had the tomato, pea potato cake for my entree. It was beautifully presented, a great option for vegetarians. I liked it but didn't love it, I found it a little bland. But I generally don't lean towards vegetarian food, I just wanted something a little lighter to pair with the prawns. The risotto - perfection! The potato cake, not punchy enough for me but good enough. We got the suggested wine pairings and that was super good and we shared a sticky toffee pudding for dessert and it was divine - light, flavorful, perfectly prepared and presented. The whole meal, the whole experience was beautiful - I would definitely return to this restaurant, it was great!

Both food and service were good, generally it was a fulfilling experience that day…read more The place had lot of people that day, everyone is chilling and chatting, we felt very relaxed. We had two dishes and two drinks and the total expense was about £70. We had two people,so I would say average consume for one person is about £30

This place is a real gem in Cumbria. They have an actual wood fire oven, use extremely fresh…read moreingredients, and their dough is just perfect! We got three pizzas and all three had delicious and unique flavor combinations. I ended with the pavlova which is honestly one of the best pavlova's I've ever had. And I didn't even get to the back patio which is just so charming as it overlooks a playground in a beautiful green field. Definitely make your way over here if you're in the area.

We dropped by after hiking Scafell Pike, and expectations were low, this being a small village and…read moreall, but the food and service was spectacular! I would've expected something like this at a reservation-only restaurant in London. The special pizza (caramelised onions and chorizo with mascarpone and chilli) was amazing. We sat at the bar and watched the food being prepared and served, and everyone was super professional and each plate was inspected by the chef before it was seen fit to be sent out. This place was fully booked on Saturday night (18:45) so I would recommend making reservations.

Excellent service, tasty food, delicious drinks & great prices…read more We highly recommend. We

Prebook in advance to avoid disappointment!…read more I booked this for our anniversary meal. Despite turning up on time we had to queue outside for at least 25 minutes with several others waiting for people to finish their meals. Once inside the waiter was super apologetic, and you could tell he needed a drink himself. The restaurant was very cosy with interesting pieces of art on the walls. A nice very traditional feel about the place. Anyway the starters consisted of various seafood and meat dishes to which you can size up as a main on average pricing of £7 to £15. I had the pork cheeks and himself the clam spaghetti. While we waited we were presented with canapés consisting of cheese and carmalised onions..the other truffle oil on crackers. These were a very tasty treat. The spaghetti was well made and the sauce light smothering the tiny clams. My pork cheek was super tender, and it lay perched on perfect mash, panchetta, black pudding, pickled onions in a tomato broth. Various bits of bread was also served to mop up this juice. Only criticism clam meat is sooo small in this country so not worth the battle against the shells for such a tiny reward. For mains I had the seafood special which was a bowl filled with mussels, clams, scallop, king prawns and longuistines swimming in a broth and fresh pasta. This was super tasty, cooked to perfection and presented nicely. My only gripe was I only had one at most two scallops. My other half chose the lamb which again was super tender, in a homely bed of mash, sauce and root vegetables. Super simple dish but everything was cooked perfectly. I was feeling quite full but the orange panacotta with orange sorbet was too tasty to miss. It didn't disappoint. Overall despite the disappointing beginning the service was impeccable and food really tasty. However I did expect a bit more in terms of creativity considering this was a Michelin star restaurant. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy your seafood especially.

I got the salad and it was so flavorful and I really enjoyed it. It was kind of hard trying to…read morefigure out how to get a seat and order but it was really good food once we got sat. (It's not table service, you have to order at the bar ).

We're staying in Grasmere so I hopped onto Yelp to see where was good to eat. We stopped here for…read moredinner on a raining evening and the restaurant was packed so opted to eat in the bar area. We ordered a burger and the fish and chips. My husband had the burger and it was surprisingly large and cooked beautifully. I had the fish and chips and it was fantastic! It was served with mushy peas and the best tasting tartar sauce I have ever tasted! The service was great; fast and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and then headed off back into the rain! I definitely recommend trying this place out if you're in the area. The restaurant is around the back/side and the lodging entrance is at the front.

Just 'bobbed in' for some chips on the way back to our cosy holiday cottage nestled in front of the…read moreConiston hills. A generous portion of chunky, chippy style chips that would soothe the core of any walker returning from a wet, wintry day on the fells. Bobbins is open from 5pm until 8.30pm Tues-Sat out of season and offers all you would expect to see at a classic fish and chip take-away. It seems to be well frequented by campers and holiday makers but it's good enough to surely have it's fair share of resident regulars too!