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

This is very much a group review as a large group of us descended on this quiet little pub…read moreyesterday evening. We were a diverse group with a wide age range, some vegetarians, a few food allergies and some quirks (but that's just me) Not a massive menu but we all found something which appealed and we were impressed by the waiter's eagerness to find out anything he didn't know about the dishes. The Crown serves a decent hunters chicken which looked delicious (so so delicious that I never got a chance to taste it) and more importantly, was gluten free. Sadly the wonderful chunky chips were not gluten free due to being cooked in the same oil as battered products. My own burger left something to be desired being a little on the dry side but I did get a chance to taste the chicken jalfrezi, which was full of all the right flavours and wonderfully spicy; and the five bean chilli which left my taste buds tingling. The big let down for me was that my ice cream sundae was still in it's plastic container and merely slipped into a sundae glass (No pretence of farmhouse production there). The staff were wonderfully accommodating and were not fazed by a bunch of children playing on their pool table.

DO NOT GO TO THIS PUB. Me and my family went last weekend for my 30th birthday meal, me and my mum…read moreordered steak and asked for it to be medium, it came and it was well done, my dad ordered the pie of the day (which was supposed to be steak and kidney) NO STEAK OR KIDNEY IN THAT PIE, it was just full of fat. He even ended up being ill that night!!!!!!!! Didn't really feel that we could make a complaint about the food because when i first went in and ordered my drink which was a coke that tasted off, i was just told that it was because it was not from a bottle and was not offered another drink. Would never return.

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.

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??

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.

We were staying in a caravan park just down the road and needed a place to eat in the evening. We…read morecame across this delightful pub within a few minutes of searching. We spent the remainder of our holidays here, every evening. Nestling by a brook full of eels. The pubs dog, Jasper, loved to just stand in the cooling water on the hot evenings that we experienced this July. Sufficient room to sit outside with plenty of tables. Service is second to none. Professional, efficient and, more to the point, friendly. Great selection of real ales, my favourite was the Cromwell. Now to the reason for frequenting this hostelry, the food. A reasonable menu taking into account the position of this pub. A good varied choice of fresh seafood, burgers, curries and steaks. We tried most of them and they all were extremely tasty. All cooked to order. Great mussels in white wine. Behind the bar is a blackboard describing their Naga 'Viper' curry made with, 'officially', the hottest chilli pepper. Underneath is written 'Curries ordered 528, curries eaten 400' LOL. I love hot curries but, even I, would not attempt it. We hope to make a return visit next year. Many thanks to the 'guvner', his wife, the staff (especially the chef and kitchen staff) for making our short holiday break a total delight. See you again.

This place is awesome! If you are looking for an authentic British pub with alot of character and…read moregood ale you gotta come here.

Good service, twig found in burger food was alright Waiters…read morenice and happy to talk to

Excellent food and choice of drinks. Had the steak 2 nights in a row as it was so so good and well…read moreworth the price. The Others in my group of 8 friends were also well impressed with the quality of the food and the portion sizes. We will definitely be back next June and highly recommend the Pooley Bridge inn to others.

This place was full of karaoke-singing 30- and 40-somethings on a Tuesday night. I'm not sure if…read morethat's usual, but it was a welcome alternative to the frosty old-timers at the Globe. I never did find out where the young people hang out in Dumfries, because after the Hole i' the Wa' I called it a night.

Used to drink here years ago. Back when... It was the best place in town for karaoke. Oh how times…read morechange. This place was full of the same middle aged randoms, falling over each other. The lady who hosts the karaoke has been singing the same songs for almost 10 years im sure. The atmosphere was flat and clear this is not the place to be.

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.