Selected Comments in Lake District

White Horse Inn EDWARD CUTTY-DYER Keswick Duck
try the roastduck its out of this world.
Friday, September 28, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Rusland Pool Gerry Ulverston TOP PUB
THIS PUB IS SIMPLY THE BEST THE LANDLORD WILL NOT CALL TIME IF WE ARE STILL DRINKING,AND ALSO AT 11 O CLOCK THE DOORS ARE LOCKED AND THE ASH TRAYS COME OUT.
Friday, September 28, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Travellers Rest Inn Shazza Grasmere avoid
Full of travellers that never move. not safe to park your car,i knew two people who have had their cars broken into while they were parked in th pub carpark
Thursday, September 27, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Rusland Pool Sydney Walters Ulverston Pale ALE
really know how to do a bacon and egg sandwich with a tick wedge and daddies sauce. with a pint of Pale Ale.
Thursday, September 27, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Woodlands Hotel & Pine Lodges Bill Atherton Grange over Sands Gentlemen
The great thing about this place is you never have to ask where the toilets are.................you can smell them.
Friday, August 31, 2012	Rating: rosettes

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Heather Dare Ambleside
what can you say luxury stay will call again
Tuesday, August 28, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Churchills Wine Bar Sharon Windermere Tiny
And A Small dicky
Thursday, August 02, 2012	Rating: No rosettes

Churchills Wine Bar Lee Jackson Windermere
So nice to hear that he hasgone...such a big head
Wednesday, August 01, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Rusland Pool Charlotte Ulverston
Wish it was xmas
Monday, July 16, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Dog & Gun RUPERT NEEDS Keswick
JUST GLAD WE WENT THROUGH THE DOOR THE SMOKED HADDOCK WAS TOP NOTCH EVEN THE WIFE ATE ALL HERS.
Monday, July 09, 2012	Rating: rosettes

White Horse Inn Mary Edwards Keswick Excellent establishment.
After an enjoyable walk along the old railway line from Keswick to Threlkeld, we continued a short way along the A66 to the White Horse, Scales, for a spot of lunch. We were warmly greeted on arrival, and were impressed by the choice of ales available. We looked at the menu, which had a great choice, and decided on the filled baguettes. They arrived after a very short time and were excellent, especially the homemade chutney! Enjoying the hospitality & surroundings, we could have stayed all day, but unfortunately had to catch the bus back to Keswick, which, very convieniently, went from the A66 just below the pub. Needless to say, the White Horse will now be a 'Must visit Pub' next time we are in the area.
Sunday, June 24, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Lake Road Inn Branwell Keswick
HCelebrated our Golden Wedding here cant fault it had a lovely little do.
Thursday, June 14, 2012	Rating: rosettes

White Horse Inn John Keswick New ownership
The White Horse has come under new ownership in December 2011
Sunday, January 15, 2012	Rating: No rosettes

Ship Inn JACK. Windermere BEST PLACE IN BOWNESS
Great pub food, no exaggerated prices for medallions of this that and the other, and very friendly staff. The Ship does not have to cater for the pretentious, so if you want to pay over the odds for a design on your plate you should look elsewhere. The most relaxed place in the Lakes! I love it.
Sunday, May 08, 2011	Rating: rosettes

Ratty Arms Claire Healey Ravenglass James Wilson
Bet you went just so you could go home and write that sad little comment. Dickhead. What are you even doing in the area if it is that bad? Massive statement to make and absolutely nothing to do with the people who run the pub. What do you know anyway? What you have written is known to intelligent life as scare-mongering. The pub is class. Ignore the twat.
Saturday, April 23, 2011	Rating: rosettes

Bank Tavern pete, reed Keswick staff need to smile
beer is top notch but the staff only care about the money (dude with grey hair and bad teeth is prime eg~~~~) been a local for years when winter is here that love you when summer is here they want the tourists, best try keswick lodge,dog and gun oddys ect
Saturday, June 26, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Ship Inn Julie Windermere Stay clear
The view of the lake was superb. However this appeared to be the singular plus for The Ship Inn. The food was simply awful, as far as to say the worst meal I have eaten out.... ever. Obviously stale and very old, was seriously worried about what was held on my plate. The few staff I did converse with were rude, and more interested in taking a break on the customer benches than in any of the customers themselves. If anyone is looking for a pleasant dining occasion, please, please do not go here!
Sunday, April 18, 2010	Rating: No rosettes

Travellers Rest Inn David Grasmere Good food, shame about the service
I had some excellent food here, but when I asked for another beer to go with the meal, was told quite curtly that I would have to go to the bar, leaving my food on the table to go cold. Given the prices, this attitude was somewhat unacceptable.
Saturday, April 17, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Sticklebarn Tavern & Bunkhouse HJ Ambleside Unwelcoming if you have the wrong face
I will just state the facts here. Finished walk up around the pikes Saturday (10th April) evening (at approx 10pm). I was joined by 2 other punters (white persons) and guess what, they got served first. There were 3 barmaids and after the 2 others got served, one of them went out to collect empty glasses, one went to check the pumps and the other went straight into the kitchen. It was only when one of them finished collecting the glasses and saw that there were no excuses in not serving me that I got my round. Will I be returning to Great Langdale yes but will I be returning to this particular pub, HELL NO. Will stick to the hikers bar attached to the Old Dungeon Ghyll hotel down the road next time.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010	Rating: No rosettes

Wainwrights Inn Nigel, Durham Ambleside Avoid
Had our food realy quick, ie within 10mins of ordering. it was disgusting, hard burgers, loads of chips to fill up the plate. Left most of it and so did the rest of the family. You have a captive market due to your location please don't take us fair paying guests for granted as sems to be the case,
Monday, April 12, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Pack Horse Inn rob stokes Keswick not closed, very much open.
Great food at this nice pub.
Monday, April 12, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Swinside Inn Geoff's Group Keswick Great pub. Very warm and friendly welcome. Good be
Great pub in a wonderful location. Very warm friendly welcome. Good beer. Real fire.
Thursday, March 04, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Pack Horse Inn Paul window Keswick Now Closed
Closed up now.
Saturday, October 10, 2009	Rating: No rosettes

Britannia Inn Anonymous Ambleside
Idyllic setting and an excellent cup of tea for a pub! I'm sure the beer is great too
Monday, April 27, 2009	Rating: rosettes

Ship Inn C Smith Windermere Not so good
We called in for a drink here with the intention of going back in the evening for a meal. The view over the lake is superb. However, even though the eating area which overlooks the lake was totally empty save for 1 couple ( who weren't eating) we were told that as we had only bought drinks we couldn't sit and look out over the lake and had to instead sit at the back of the pub overlooking the road. Needless to say we didn't return for the meal later and the attitude of the staff perhaps explains why the eating area was empty. We went to Roberto's instead for a meal and were highly impressed. They can teach the Ship Inn a lot about customer service.
Sunday, April 05, 2009	Rating: No rosettes

Salutation Inn Ms Snaith Keswick
This was once a fantastic pub with great meals a a good value price, locals and tourist mixed and gave a great attmosphere. Now sadly no meals, no locals ,no visitors and no attmosphere not even a coal on the fire to add a preyence of warmth. such a shame!!
Friday, January 30, 2009	Rating: No rosettes

White Horse Inn Susan Collins Keswick Family meal for 7 adults. 27/12/2008
Arrived at White Horse punctually at the time we had booked for our meal. On an evening that was below freezing there was no central heating on.We were shown to a room which was only heated by a very small electric fan heater, so we ate our meal with our coats on. The food was poor and some dishes were not what we ordered. We were overcharged for the level of service we received. More like Fawlty Towers than White Horse Inn. We have eaten at this establishment on several occasions before when it was under different management and always been satisfied with service and excellent food.
Monday, December 29, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Ratty Arms Courtney Ravenglass
no didn't like the look of you Anna.
Sunday, October 12, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Brookside Inn JON MC Windermere NO FRILLS PUB
GOOD ATMOSPHERE GO QUALITY BEERS AND FRIENDLY STAFF JUST LACKS FOOD PROVISION
Tuesday, September 02, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Sportsmans Inn michelle parker Ambleside friendly and fun
www.sportsmans-ambleside.co.uk
Sunday, August 17, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Wainwrights Inn Wright Ambleside Getting worse
The food is not freshly prepared...we always query food that turns up at the table within 15 min of ordering it....the chicken salad was exactly that....a leg of cold cooked chicken and a salad....service starts at 6...not a good sign when you see the waiting staff and chef's eating two minutes before six then serving your food 15 min later....
Friday, August 08, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Hole Int Wall Jayne Windermere Cosy Pub
This is such a nice pub, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone old or young. The food is also excellent, try the ploughmans, its divine!
Monday, February 19, 2007	Rating: rosettes

Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Anonymous Ambleside
SUPERB FOOD
Sunday, February 18, 2007	Rating: No rosettes

Ship Inn Sarah Windermere Great Pub!
Fantastic view over the lake. Lovely food. Good choice of drinks. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff...plus its only a few mins walk from the village centre. What more could you want. We will definitely be going back again.
Monday, October 23, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel L Kay Ambleside Can't complain!
Great place to have a drink (or two) after a walk in the fells. Food is very nice. Lovely log fire to warm you up on a cold wet day. They serve guest beers which the other half loves. Very friendly staff. Nice to sit and have a chat with the other drinkers too. Look forward to going back in November, we'll be stopping in the hotel for the 3rd consecutive year. Highly recommended pub and hotel :)
Tuesday, October 17, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Bank Tavern paul graydon Keswick Best pub in keswick
Great atmosphere. They serve the best pint of sneck lifter in keswick and the food is excellent
Saturday, September 16, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Ratty Arms James WIlson Ravenglass Ive had worse experiences!
The Meal was ok considering the most highly contaminated radioactive dust from Sellafield is to be found in Ravenglass. Levels of Plutonium 239 are found to be 905 times the background level from weapons fallout and levels of Americium 241 17,000 times higher. That will probably explain why the staff would look more at home in the Bates Motel.
Monday, September 11, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Ratty Arms Sharon Ravenglass huge portions
This pub was recommended to me by a friend who lived near Ravenglass. They certainly didn't skimp on portions and the meals my family and I had were really good. The other meals served to other people at the time also looked good and everyone seemed to be enjoying them.
Monday, August 21, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Churchills Wine Bar anonymous Windermere Does Tony Knowles still own this pub?
Does Tony Knowles still own this pub?
Friday, July 14, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Mardale Inn Mrs L Berry Penrith Perfect!!
Very friendly, welcoming, snug little pub. Wonderful and interesting choice of food - venison sausages and wild mushroom spaghetti amongst more traditional pub meals. They have three different and very well-kept beers and there is an enormous range of whiskies. A very goood find - we've been back several times since discovering this little gem off the beaten track.
Sunday, May 07, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Church House Inn Liz williams Coniston Pub Quiz....
We actually WON the pub quiz... don't think there were any questions on spelling!
Monday, April 17, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Church House Inn J and E Williams Coniston Fabulous pub in a great location!
Old inn dating from about the 14thC-stone flagged floors, exposed beams,tales of hauntings, sightings of ghosts...!! Warm welcome from the hosts on a very wet night. Superb open fires- ideal for our two dogs who were encourged to wander around at their leisure by both staff and very friendly locals! Great beers- food not bad although breakfast very good. Our room was nicely furnished and in keeping with the age of the pub. Great time had by all- and we one the pub quiz!!
Monday, April 17, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Dog & Gun Richard and Lynn Hill Keswick Just what we wanted.
Stayed at Keswick four nights. Had to go back a second time for the goulash! Good food, good beer and good service. We'll be back!
Thursday, March 16, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Churchills Wine Bar Anonymous Windermere Thank god they god rid of Turdman!!!
Well he's finally gone to pastures new... Mr. Hayton is in control now and things are running a lot smoother.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Pack Horse Inn nig Keswick excellent
Try this pub you will not be dissapointed. Great VFM, fab setting restaurant on three levels. Make sure you book a table it fills every night
Monday, January 23, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Pheasant Inn Derek Churchard Keswick Visit to Keswick
We stopped at the Pheasant Inn December 2004, 7 guys and it was home from home - On the night we arrived it was a local darts match and we couldn't have been more welcome, sandwiches the lot and what fine ales!! Great breakfasts too!!! We'll be back.
Saturday, January 21, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Queens Head Inn Mrs P.M. Dobson Hawkshead Lunch time Pub meals.
Expensive pub fare, for quantity, and quality, also pricey drinks. Definitely, a drop in standards since our last visit.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Ratty Arms colin Ravenglass good food ,good pint highly recomended
As I say all the above at good prices,have the lamb it is the best!
Tuesday, November 29, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Ratty Arms Stephanie Griffiths Ravenglass It's well nice
how can u say tht the food is mingin. it is loverly i go there everytime im in ravenglass. they proberbly didn't like the look of u.
Friday, November 25, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Wainwrights Inn john gaughan Ambleside best pubs!!!
having been in the pub last year was looking forward to eating in here again,well what can i say,the management must has changed because i have never seen such a shambles food cold staff all foreign and useless and as for the 'Manager' she is a complete waste of time ,as she pawned me off with a south african to deal with my complaint than having to come over herself(Get the old managemnet back)
Wednesday, November 23, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Drunken Duck Inn joe hadfield Ambleside drunken duck - you need to be!
Well set out and nice internal decoration - money well spent! BUT They need to work on atmosphere, serving's size and staff training! On our visit we had poor unatentive service, no where to have pre dinner drinks, and for the price was very disapointed! come on £24 for a fillet steak, and pott's and veg extra - have they forgot the value and service the British public love and rave about? Would'nt go again and neither will the 4 other people we were with - not because of cost but SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE!!
Sunday, November 20, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Dog & Gun Brian White Keswick The Dog and Gun Keswick
Probably the most atmospheric pub in the world and the only source of Old Peculier in Keswick(the worlds best beer)Unfotunately blemished by it's smoking throughout policy. The food is good, but we won't eat there, who wants the pervasive smell of cigarrette's whilst eating. This along with the recent, unfriendly ruling of not allowing children in unless they have a meal, just takes the edge off what is potentially the worlds greatest pub.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005	Rating: rosettes

White Horse Inn Veronica Martin Keswick White horse inn a66
White horse Inn at Scales Threlkeld A66 is the best place to eat locally in a lovely smoke-free atmosphere with beautiful food and excellent service . It was enjoyed by parents and sons alike ! Wewill return
Sunday, August 28, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Travellers Rest Inn Terry W, Blackpool Grasmere Worth wandering out of Grasmere village for
This is a smashing pub, much better than anything in Grasmere itself. And well worth walking past The Swan for. It usually has the entire range of Jennings beers. The food is really excellent, even though it's a bit pricey, but hey, you're in the heart of Lakeland - what do you expect?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Ship Inn Frederick Coniston Wow
yummy food
Monday, June 27, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Ratty Arms Anna Ravenglass Not Impressed
The food was minging and I had a bad stomach for 2 days after eating it! The staff gave me dirty looks as well when I went back to complain.
Friday, June 24, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Terry W, Blackpool Ambleside No nonsense pub with good beers
The pub interior is as basic as it gets, but considering most drinkers are unpretentious types rolling in after a day in the fells, it's just fine. It has a regularly changing selection of guest beers and the food is well above average. Of course in fine weather, going outside is a must with probably the best views from a beer garden in the UK.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Bank Tavern Terry W Keswick Great Jennings beers in the centre of Keswick
Alright there are a few places that could fit into that category (Pack Horse, Oddfellows etc.) but this is well worth a visit. More of a real Local feel rather than a fellwalkers' hangout. Although fellwalkers do hang out here...!
Saturday, June 11, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Britannia Inn Terry W. Ambleside It's a good pub, but my God it's dear.
The location is idyllic, the guest beers are great and the food really is excellent. But the prices? Going towards £3.00 for a pint? We're in Northern England here, not Soho! I suppose I'll let them off because there's similar prices in the area for absolute rubbish.
Saturday, June 11, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Golden Rule Terry W Ambleside Well worth searching out...
What a marvelous pub the Golden Rule is. I went in there a month ago late on after a hard day in the fells. The staff, the locals and indeed the beer were all tremendous. This is a pub that's absolutely head and shoulders above the rest in Ambleside. The landlord must be one of the nicest people I've ever met.
Saturday, June 11, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Queens Head Inn James Elliott Hawkshead So-so
Tried to move Gastropub menu; prices and presentation moved up, but standard of cooking not moved above standard. Not tragic, but not at the level it tries to be with the change in direction.
Thursday, June 02, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Churchills Wine Bar james thurman Windermere contact name
The contact name is: James our new websire url is: www.churchills-bowness.co.uk email: manager@churchills-bowness.co.uk thanks, J Thurman AMBII general manager
Monday, April 04, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Wainwrights Inn neil pascoe Ambleside The BEST lamb in the world bar none!
Ive travelled all over europe, and I always like to try my favorite meat lamb if available, nowhere have I tasted lamb like wainwrights.
Saturday, March 19, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Dog & Gun Rob Keswick Lovely Tavern
Cozy lively tavern with a nice fire warming the low beamed room Great ale and good service great home cooked food can't fault it
Sunday, March 13, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Ship Inn Peta Blackburn Windermere I worked here and loved it!
Hi! The ship inn is an awesome pub with a great atmosphere. I know this by personal experience as I worked there for a year (best year of my life!) It has great views, a huge selection of drinks and typical english food. I highly recommend it, then a visit to the Wheelhouse!
Saturday, February 26, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Pheasant Inn Janet Williams Keswick Very good.
we stayed at the Pheasant last weekend with friends. The accommodation was lovely, handy for the town centre and as we had a cottage next to the pub, almost a home from home!! Nice, friendly landlady and lovely breakfast.
Thursday, February 24, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Ship Inn larry Windermere Amazing!
What a great pub! one of the best views i have ever seen plus some of the greatest most friendliest staff on earth!!
Saturday, January 22, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Ratty Arms charlottie Ravenglass really good food with sexy staff
i love you all
Wednesday, December 01, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Golden Rule Richard Jones Ambleside The Golden Rule is...
Great pub to end an energetic days hiking, situated on the edge of Ambleside. Plenty of atmosphere, great roaring fire and full of characters. Sampling a few pints of 'Double Hop' is essential.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Stu Read Ambleside No need to take your boots off....
Good old down to earth un-pretentious beer drinkers pub in the heart of the National Park. Lots of sweaty mountain climbing types melting their Gor-Tex in front of the log fire. Superb pint of Yates Bitter Shame about the florescent lights though..... ?? Short walk from Langdale N/Trust Camp Site.
Wednesday, September 10, 2003	Rating: rosettes

Sticklebarn Tavern & Bunkhouse Stuart Read Ambleside Good(ish) Beer and Food
Its just what you need after a long day in the hills, but, it can be oppressivly humid ! ...... there is usually a good croud of happy/hungry/thirsty fell walkers and climbers enthusing about the days adventures and the music adds to the atmosphere......... BUT, More Air is Needed !!! PS Why No Local Brews (Yates, Jennings, Coniston Bluebird etc) ?? .....Strange.
Sunday, September 07, 2003	Rating: rosettes

Britannia Inn Joel Josephson Ambleside Best food in a pub
The Britannia is definitely one of the best pubs in the Uk, great view, over 400 beers, easily the best food I have ever had in a pub. Only problem is its a bit remote, particularly if you now live in Israel.
Wednesday, August 09, 2000	Rating: No rosettes

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