Friendly and knowledgeable service and a good choice of ales on handpull…read more Decent menu with adventurous specials (there was a crab and veg gazpacho available on the day we visited).

I can't say enough good things about this awesome little place. It's a pub, restaurant, and hotel…read moreall in one, and it's nestled right in the hub of quaint little Hawkshead, just seconds from local shops. We stayed at the Sun for a weekend in November, and were more than pleased with our visit. Each morning began with a large and delicious free breakfast, included with lodging. The hotel room was nothing short of perfect - a cozy space with a large bed, rustic stone walls, and scenic windows. The staff were friendly and reliable - Gabby had our accomodations ready when we arrived, and we were greeted by managers Alex and Vita, who made the Sun feel very welcoming. Bartenders John and Nathan were very friendly and remarkably knowledgable about the 60+ gins (and therefore 60+ recommended gin cocktails) available in the pub, and also had fantastic recommendations for local hikes and sightseeing. And on Friday night, live music by the talented Jon Sibley accompanied a wonderful dinner. The menu selection was diverse and the food itself was excellent. If you're planning on visiting the Lake District anytime soon, the Sun Inn is absolutely the place to stay!

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!

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.

Unfortunately cannot recommend this one…read more Had to move a chest of drawers to find a socket in my room to plug my phone in to charge. Sent back the dessert in the restaurant as it was so solid (a brownie) that when I tried to take a piece with a spoon it went flying off the plate all over my shirt. Didn't get an itemised bill until after I'd paid and was still charged for it. When I asked for a refund on it, the 'manager' told me he'd have to take all my bank details and phone number and call me tomorrow once he'd been able to arrange it. Yeah, right!!! Won't be staying here again.

Visited for lunch in October, 2015. This pub has lots of charm - with a comfortable dining room,…read morewood fires, characters ordering pints with their obedient dogs - one cannot go wrong stopping here. Menu featured traditional English pub items, cooked nicely, everything done properly. Many local ales are poured; wine list had enough going for it to be interesting. A 'no worries' service approach from start to finish. All in all, another atmospheric, real pub to visit in the Lake District.

The Red Lion Inn is the oldest pub in Hawkshead. They serve food in the bar at lunch-time and in…read morethe evening. One dog is welcome per family or group. Accomodation from 1ST MAY to 31ST OCTOBER 2009 Double Room, Bed & Breakfast is £80.00 Per Room, Per Night. Four Poster Room, Bed & Breakfast is £90.00 P.R.P.N.; a Family Room Bed & Breakfast is £100.00 P.R.P.N. it sleeps two adults & two children up to 12yrs. Weekends - minimum of 2 night stay THURS/FRI, FRI/SAT or SAT/SUN Mid~Week Special Offer FOR June & September :- Stay a minimum of 3 nights mid ~ week (Sun~ Thurs) £70.00 per room per night with breakfast. BANK HOLIDAY WEEKENDS 3 - NIGHT MINIMUM STAY Standard Double Room Bed & Breakfast £45 P.R.P.N Four Poster Room Bed & Breakfast £95 P.R.P.N. Family Room Bed & Breakfast sleeps two adults & two children up to 12yrs. £110 P.R.P.N. These prices include a full Lakeland breakfast. Some rooms may accommodate one child under 12, sharing a room with two adults, £10 per night. a £40 deposit per room, is required to confirm a booking.

The Red Lion is a nice place and we visited it for dinner. Good food, very friendly people at the…read morebar.

I have recently been to hole in wall pub in Windermere .. what a lovely place... decided to try…read morethe food witch was very disappointing.. had the pie but did not read the description properly... it's not a pie it's a bowl of meat with a disgusting piece of puff pastry plonked on the top .. the were over cooked or looked and warmed over ... don't know how they can offer this as a pie because it's not ... definitely would not recommend the food... sorry but truth hurts

Fabulous food, great staff, lots of historic atmosphere highly recommend this place fir anyone…read morelooking for great food with great prices. Worth the trip from Canada

Nice place to sit outside for a meal and drink when the weather is nice! Food is good, though not…read morereally anything special in my opinion. Big Boy Burger has a double patty, well done, and a bit of a different flavor that I couldn't quite place. Perhaps one of the patties has some sausage in it? Pretty good but pretty much all patty. Small amount of other toppings but they didn't really come through in the flavor. Lamb Duo was nice - with two kinds of lamb preparations, mashed potatoes, broccolini, and a gravy.

Very nice bar with quick service, young guy working the bar didn't get his name but he was really…read moregood. Had a nice helping of shepherd's pie and a good pint of cider for lunch and set the rest of the day on good footing.

Great Pub, we just arrived in Windemere and went in for some Food and a Pin... Result: Great Food,…read moreand one of the Best Guinness outside Of Ireland

After a thoroughly enjoyable few hours wandering in Grizedale Forest, we stopped here for a pie and…read morea pint on our way home. It's located on the country road about a mile south from the visitors' centre so is super convenient and thankfully wasn't too busy so we could park on their small car park too. The building is a former farmhouse from the 16th century, so expect a couple of low ceiling beams, working fireplaces and whitewashed walls. There's plenty of character here. The menu is mainly Great British fare, with their selection of pies being the most tempting. The Wild Game Pie (venison, pheasant, rabbit, juniper berry and red wine) was filled to the brim and served with mash and vegetables. It was good, but I thought the portion size was a tad small for the price (£12.50). Opt for fries instead of mash if you have an appetite. All of the beers served are brewed within 20 miles of the pub apparently. Get yourself a Cumbrian Legendary Ales' Loweswater Gold as a treat after your woodland trek - it's a particularly lovely pint! They have a beer garden out the back if the weather permits; all round a decent spot for lunch. Tip: as you'd probably expect in this neck of the woods, the pub is dog friendly.

The Eagles Head is in Satterthwaite, which is the middle of Grizedale Forest. This lies between…read moreLake Windermere and Coniston Water. The bar serves two beers brewed specially for it by the Moorhouses Brewery (amongst its other real ales and lagers). These are Grizedale Ale and Eagles Head. Food is served from 12 to 2.30 and 7 to 8.30. No food is available on Mondays except for Bank Holidays and School Holidays. There are seats for 40 inside and 40 more in the new outside seating area. I found it a bit expensive, but a lovely setting.