Alexanders Pub in South Lakeland

The food was nice but service a bit slow. The coffee machine had broken so one of us ordered tea which came with brown sugar because they had no white sugar available even though they have a large hotel next to the restaurant. Building is lovely and comfortable and staff nice and no pressure to hurry.

The Fish and Chips was of such Portion's and the Staff are so lovely and let us please shout out a huge thank you toall those who help keep this wonderful place clean and ship shape. everything we asked for was granted .

Something has drastically gone wrong here. Visited twice in the last week, 1st visit no one behind the bar with 6 people waiting, eventually a young girl came, she didnt know where anything was, and explained it was her 1st time behind this bar. We waited 13 minutes and then left. Outside is now more like a Benidorm Bar with advertising hoardings up which restricts the comfort and makes you feel hemmed in. Visited again at the end of our stay and the same thing happened, no management in the place, its like the hotel have lost interest in this great little bar which could be and should be one of the busiest in the area. Come on Castle Green get this bar back to what it was, take down the big white advertising stuff and make it a classy pub like it was, and get someone in charge of it.

Popped in on Easter Sunday without a reservation whilst visiting the area. We arrived after 4pm which was perfect as the family Easter Day in the restaurant had finished & a quieter feel for the restaurant & team. Ordered the roast beef & was delicious. Great selection of sides & best yorkie! Staff were friendly & attentive. Food was great value, however drinks expensive. £24 for 2 large house reds. Other than that had a lovely meal. Lovely location, particularly on a sunny day.

Visited today for the 1st time since moving to the area, unfortunately we were very disappointed. We booked the Easter egg hunt and a table for lunch after seeing a Facebook post, I didn't see it was classed as a 'Funday'. The Egg hunt was fine and staff were very helpful and friendly towards the kids. We were early for lunch but when I asked we were seated about 20 mins early. The menu was a little sparse especially for vegetarians, my daughter was disappointed with the kids menu as only battered fish. We ordered 2 kids fish and chips which was ok, adult beef and salmon which were nice but most of the veg was under cooked, edible especially as we were hungry and had waited a while but definitely needed cooking longer. When I paid I was asked how it was so I explained the wait for food was long and the veg was under cooked, I was assured it wasn't usually like this. The staff were clearly trying they're best but I think there was an issue in the kitchen today. It wasn't too busy even for Easter Sunday. The children's entertainer was a DJ who was extremely loud, it was off putting and ruined the lunch tbh. The venue is quite small and didn't need the music so loud.

Arrived without a reservation at 1.15pm, the waiter explained that we were very welcome but that the kitchen was busy and so our food would take 30 minutes. We were happy with this and the staff methodically worked through the tables etc and were very friendly and efficient throughout. We had opted for a simple roast which was very good and the deserts looked great (and the happy eaters confirmed that they were) but we were heading south for a flight home. A great spot to eat just outside Kendal.

The service from the staff was excellent ,on the few times they weren’t rushed off there feet by the manager who clearly wasn’t helping , the food was excellent, however we did feel rushed as the table was double booked , would like to return again and see everyone helping out .

Lovely inside , however, I tripped on the way in on a puddle and fell over, this wasn’t their fault but I reported it so that they could mop up the water in case of another accident and nothing was done! It took along time to take our order as it was busy, when food did come, I had the vegetable lasagne which looked like it has sat in the fridge for a few days, when I tried to eat it it was so dry and bland that I couldn’t eat more than a few mouthfuls . Nobody came to check on us to see how our meal was until the end and it was so busy I didn’t want to draw attention by calling someone over so just ate the chips. When they came to take our plates I did tell them but didn’t offer any apology or offer of anything else. Worst meal I’ve had in a long time! My husband did enjoy his meal tho who isn’t vegetarian!….only visit if you’re not a vegetarian!

The welcome was friendly from George our waiter and the restaurant clean and tidy. Sadly the wine Rose Pinot Grigio we ordered was dreadful/off and this was replaced. The couple next to us had returned it a day earlier. Our meals - gammon and chilli were exceptionally salty and the gammon was over cooked and rather fatty. A shame as we were hoping to dine here again as we are staying in the hotel. We told our waiter and we were offered complimentary coffee which we declined.

A really good evening was spent at Alexander's. The staff were excellent, friendly, helpful and polite. Good choice of reasonably priced dishes and the loyalty card was a bonus. Thanks 😊

Me and my Dad had our evening meal here the service was fantastic from the time we arrived to when we left. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive with our needs. The food was great and the atmosphere was lovely and to put the cherry on the top the evening entertainment was first class what a fantastic voice Amy Anderson Walmsley has .

Excellent foot and such friendly staff. Girly night out and couldn't have asked for better tasting food and such friendly waiting staff. Enjoyed delicious Fish & Chip + Gammon, Egg & Chips followed by Rhubarb Crumble & Chocolate Brownies both with delicious ice cream. Wine was a very tasty sauvigon blanc. Sunset just made it view very pleasing. A little bit more pricey than used to be but will definitely be back.

Thought we would give this pub a try! We were not disappointed.. Staff excellent.. A lovely atmosphere.. Food delicious .. What more could anyone want… We will be popping in again for another evening of excellent service and food. Thank you!😃

We waited for 20 minutes to get a menu and after 30 minutes waiting to get a drink, got up and left! People who came in after us had been served.

Visited with family, lovely warm welcome from staff and nice cosy environment. I am coeliac and eating out can be challenging, however the staff were very informative and there were plenty of gluten free options. The food was amazing with generous portions.

We ate here on Saturday evening, 18th September, we both had the Lamb shank with mash, red cabbage and vegetables with mint sauce. The meal was delicious. The lamb so tender it just fell apart when cutting into it. I savoured every mouthful, it was that good. I would certainly have that meal again and will return for more. The food is not cheap, but certainly worth the money for what we got. The price matches the standard of the dining. The pub was full and we were glad we booked a table before we went. I would always book a table if I wanted to eat here and not just turn up. There was a great atmosphere in there and that added to our dining experience.

Overpriced greasy food. Had the gammon, egg and chips. The gammon was tough, even the steak knife struggled to cut it. The egg was over cooked. My plate had a puddle of grease/oil on it. And this was £18. Very disappointing as we used to love Alexander’s, but definitely gone downhill!

Came here on father's day and got a roast dinner and it was lovely, very filling and even got a free pint of ale. Service was lovely becca and Jason couldn't do enough for us can't wait to come back.

After 4 months of lockdown we opted to venture to our local pub, Alexander’s. The weather was perfect which complimented excellent views enjoyed from the outside space. Seating areas spaced sufficiently for social distancing. I enjoyed Fizz Friday 2-4-1 on Prosecco and my husband enjoyed some ice cold beers. The service was fantastic from start to finish, very friendly, welcoming and attentive bar staff. Felt very safe with good covid measures in full swing. Although outside, the ambiance was great and felt very comfortable sat for a good few hours! Well done to the team who worked tirelessly catering for a full beer garden, with special mention to Adam for re-stocking the Prosecco! They had a great offer on pie n peas for £5 using local suppliers Higginsons, which although we didn’t order, looked great, and plenty of others did. An excellent way to support local businesses and enjoy a lovely summers night, thank you Team Alexander’s!

A small group of us visited Alexander’s recently, and I have to say I was very impressed. Plenty of room for social distancing, sanitation points and also a one way system in and out the pub. It was very busy when we came, as it was a sunny day, but there’s plenty of outdoor seating which is ideal to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Polite staff, and even though it was so busy, table service was also in place. From what I gathered there’s no food other than local pies and peas, but we weren’t bothered as we’d not come out for food, although might be tempted on our next visit. Will most definitely be back and also recommend to family and friends 😁

My partner and I came up for food, and what can I say. What a lovely place. The food was amazing, generous portions and very tasty, and with me being a vegetarian, I thought the options were brilliant. I opted for the chilli and it didn’t disappoint. The staff, are fabulous. So welcoming and attentive, but you can see they genuinely enjoy what they do, which makes a massive difference.All in all, a cosy, welcoming establishment, which offers good quality, decent grub with staff that care. Thank you Alexanders, I will definitely be returning

Possibly the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. We booked a table here (6/3/20) for my sons 18th, there were 10 of us altogether. Firstly the waitress wasn’t very welcoming at all. We ordered our drinks, 9 drinks altogether (one of our party was a toddler) only 7 drinks were brought to our table, we were made to feel this was our fault, but we definitely ordered 9 drinks, anyway the other (“extra” as the waitress said) drinks were brought to the table. After some waiting our food order was taken, we ordered 10 meals, 10 meals were repeated back correctly to us by the waitress....only 8 meals were delivered to our table, another waitress asked if there should be more as were sat waiting... my dads and sons (the birthday boy) meals had never been made! When they eventually came out (after everyone else had finished) my sons order was wrong, so his went back and cooked again. By this time my sister had to take the toddler out as we had been waiting for 1hr 40mins. Then to add insult to injury they cleared the table around my dad as he was still eating! They did knock 50% off the bill, but when we got home we noticed we had been charged for a bottle of sol which we never had. I will say none of us had any complaints about the food, but the service was atrocious and I will not be back or recommending.

Alexander’s is a great place for a quiet drink, a romantic meal for 2 or even a small group event. Food is good and well priced. All the staff are professional and friendly especially Emma Jones, Julie and Adam.

We are a family of four and have eaten here several times. The staff are attentive and friendly and the food is lovely. The only thing that was missing was a specials board.

We stayed here as a family get together in January and booked a table in Alexanders. I am always wary of hotel restaurants but I was wrong about this place. The place has a lovely feel to it, menu was varied, food was delicious the only criticism would be the staff seemed a little inexperienced. For example wine was just placed onto the table and cocktails from the bar were very limited. We were allowed to enjoy the food at our own pace and they were happy to accommodate bringing a cake to our table for the birthday girl.We had breakfast here the following day and that we equally good, self service but the chef was more than happy to accommodate a personal request from someone. I would recommend booking a table for dinner before you go as it was really busy in January.

It was cold when we arrived and nearly empty.Service was very slow.When our meals arrived the chips that arrived were not thick cut by any means at all and were cold. Steak was okay we ordered a portion of peas £2.50 for just about two tablespoons worth of peas.......

We had a fantastic meal at Alexanders, Castle Green for the second year running. The service was so efficient and all the staff are really friendly. The food was excellent and great value for money. There’s always a great atmosphere.

Wow what can I say.....the staff were wonderful and very welcoming. The food was excellent. Could not fault a thing. Would certainly consider returning next christmas. Our granddaughter loved meeting santa.

High standard of service from Emma and the team, speedy yet high quality food and a nice atmosphere.

Fabulous food, superb service. Made our stay even better with a glorious meal at Alexander's. Would highly recommend and will visit again!

Party of 3 of us went here for lunch today. The food was amazing excellent quality and good value. Have eaten here on many occasions and never been disappointed. The welcome and service from Manager Adam is first class.

Called in on the off chance for a late Sunday lunch. First class service and food, very good value, lovely views and parking just yards from the entrance.

We both had the smoked burgers, which were delicious. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll go back again.

We have eaten here before but only in the evening and in Winter . It was lovely being able to see out . On arrival we were informed that a large party had arrived and that there would be a delay . This was not a problem as we had not seen our friends for some time and it gave us chance to catch up . We were given updates on the time to our lunch service and it was worth the wait . Two of our party opted for fish and chips and two for a “ lifestyle “ hot salmon salad dish . All were very tasty . The service was good and I would not hesitate to eat here again

Apart from the fact that we was not booked in! They sorted us, not necessarily due to the restaurant! Had the ribeye,would recommend, very nicely cooked

Lovely welcome.Amazing food great ales .very professional staff Julie & Adam . I will be back at next visit

Buena comida. usted paga por lo que solicita, no tendrá que esperar mucho pero si puede reservar con anticipación, hágalo. Las bebidas son de buen precio. el servicio que nos brindó la encantadora Julie en el bar fue fantástico, luego, cuando fuimos a nuestra comida reservada, Adam se sintió muy orgulloso con el vino. Josh, deberías estar muy orgulloso de ti mismo, ya que tus modales brillaron sobre el acto de atención, así que de nuevo, bien hecho. En cuanto a Julie, nos hiciste un gran alboroto a los dos. Su sonrisa para cada cliente fue cálida y acogedora. Este lugar vale tanto las cinco estrellas dadas. Bien hecho al personal de la cocina y bien hecho al jefe. el pescado y las patatas fritas era puro exuberante y el pastel de verduras y puré estaba fuera de este mundo. . Volveríamos de nuevo a comer aquí.

Un restaurante encantador y un personal amable y atento. Sin embargo, la comida es muy cara para lo que obtuvimos, a los 14 tenía grandes expectativas para el eglefino y las patatas

Pleasantly surprised at just how tasty the food was at Alexander’s, and the staff where all so lovely 😊

Service was great as was the food 👍Nice surroundings and a beautiful hotel. Definitely would recommend.

Often go here for lunch in the quieter months. Lovely selection of dishes , all fresh and delicious - and very good value. Locals can get discount card for drinks. Nice and clean with friendly staff. Would recommend.

Had a drink and lunch and it was lovely. Nice staff and a nice welcome. I would recommend this place for an afternoon drink and a bite to eat

Highly recommend especially when staying at hotel. Reasonable price, home cooked gastro pub type food.

Even though we live locally, this is the first visit to Alexander's for us. We found the food and service to be fantastic. So much so that we have booked for xmas day lunch!

We recently spent 1 night at Castle Green Hotel ,we chose to book Alexander's, the ambiance was relaxing, food and service 100% highly recommended Andrea Wood

We met some relatives here for lunch. The menu choices were good and we all chose the Sunday roast . Very good quality and thoroughly enjoyable. The deserts were also very good. Service was friendly and helpful. Will visit again .

Staying at Castle Green for 3 nights, we decided to have a change from the deconstructed fol de rols of its “superior” sister restaurant and were glad we did. Think good quality pub food and make sure you are really hungry as portions are generous. We enjoyed starters of whitebait and meatballs followed by grilled chicken and barbecued ribs. One portion of the great chunky chips would have easily sufficed- we managed to eat one and a bit. Chef Tibi’s upside down apple crumble dessert, made from crab apples from the hotel gardens, was delicious. We enjoyed the friendly service and chats with Shane, Ian and Julie. A very good alternative to the Greenhouse restaurant!

Just like to say a big thank you to Adam for once again looking after us first class service the food is great would recommend this hotel to any one looking for a really good weekend thank you

I was staying at the Castle Green Hotel and Alexander’s was one of the restaurants on site, and wow I am glad it was there! The food was always homemade and full of flavour with plenty of dishes to choose from. The staff were very pleasant and always happy to accommodate to your every need. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and is very bright and airy which makes for a great dining experience. Out of the 5 nights I stayed at the hotel, I visited Alexander’s three times and each visit was amazing. I would definitely recommend to anyone, for couples or families!

Me and my boyfriend visited here for some lunch, Melissa was very helpful and friendly, any questions we had about the food she was helpful and very informative, lovely atmosphere and lunch was lovely.

Food very well served and cooked we took visiting relations to Alexander’s and they were well pleased with the service.

Food was so good with several vegan options for us to choose from. The staff were great, friendly and attentive.

Very good meal. Very pleasant waiters. We had the burger, fish and chips and chicken and bacon on a bun with onion rings. All very good. Special requests handled with ease.

Lovely food and great service in a beautiful location. Restaurant and facilities were very clean. Nice friendly staff.

My wife had eating diorders,so eating out is always differcult, but the resturant were able to supply good quality food without any fuss. Rooms excellent staff friendly

I attended Alexander's with my family, including relatives from away.

This was our Anniversary meal. We had been to lunch before so knew the location. Lovely setting as a separate part of the hotel. Great food and service.

This pub is part of the hotel and within the grounds and is easy to walk to. The food was fantastic and we can recommend the Gammon,. the fish and the trifle a s a dessert. We enjoyed the food so much we used the pub for two nights out of the three that we were at the hotel.

We had meals here on two consecutive evenings when we stayed in the Castle Green hotel. The staff were exceptionally efficient and the food was perfect. And the view were stunning too. Would definitely recommend a visit.

great little restaurant, not a massive menu but food was lovely and served by friendly staff, prices just about ok for the food choices

Alexanders is in a beautiful country location with outside seating to enjoy the sunshine. There was a large variety of drinks on offer including 4 real ales of good quality. I didn't eat so can't comment on the food. I would strongly recommend this venue.

From being welcomed warmly on arrival to going we were made to feel special. Paddle of beer was soon produced as well as the delicious fish and chips.

We chose Alexander’s for a family meal as we had relatives visiting from abroad. The service was excellent and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food which was superb, the atmosphere was relaxed and we weren’t rushed from our table as we talked and caught up over a couple of delightful drinks.

What a fantastic little place this is. From a warm and friendly welcome to amazing food. There is no doubt you will love this little place

Came up for a meal everything was spot on. I was wondering if there is smaller portions for people with small eating potassium as I really do hate wasting food if I can’t eat it all. Also there is a waiter there that a female with hearing aids I wonder how she copes with all the noise especially when it’s really busy and loud. Sometimes she does look like it is a bit loud for her.

Dinner where we turned up at 7pm to an empty restaurant and were thinking why. Ha;f hour later the place was busy. Good food cooked well with a large range to choose from Happy days.

Polite and kind staff, coupled with good value food as a local with the membership, 2 for 1 deals and 10% off drinks. Great idea for all Kendalians!

could not fault, staff very helpful and food was excellent, nice atmosphere and abviously very popular

This is an excellent place to eat or drink within the Castle Green complex. It has a good atmosphere. The staff are charming. The food and wine is excellent. Well worth a visit.

Recently came here for mother’s day lunch. Service was great. The food was also very good, big portions so couldn’t try out the dessert menu which was a shame. It was good value for money and would definitely come again.

Alexander's seems to have gone downhill a bit since our last visit. The menu was a bit less varied and the quality of cooking wasn't quite as good. Also a couple of the waiting staff were rather annoying. However the place is adequate if you can't be bothered either to travel a mile into Kendal or pay for fine dining at the hotel restaurant.

Had an Easter dinner at this restaurant.

Vine a comer con mis amigos y fue muy cálido y ocupado. Tenían una gran variedad de bebidas no alcohólicas para mi amiga que estaba embarazada. Disfruté el shandy más grande. El pescado y las patatas fritas eran enormes, luché para comer todo y la vista era increíble. Me sentí mal por el personal que tenía que usar tops negros y pantalones al sol. Es ese el único uniforme que ustedes pueden usar, ya que el personal se veía caliente con el uniforme. ¿Podrías estar como camisetas cortas y shorts y faldas para las mujeres?

love Kendall and love castle grèen. Our daughter got married there in 2009 and we been coming back ever since

Hoy vine a comer a Alexanders, solo 1 persona llevaba los delantales azules y había otros 3 con camisas negras, sin los azules. Le comenté a las mujeres que cuando me sirvió tenía su uniforme en punto. Creo que no es correcto que suceda, lamento que haya tenido que mencionarlo aquí.

El personal es muy servicial, rápido, eficiente y amable.

Had an amazing meal here at a family wedding. Service was impeccable, food was amazing, the vegan burger was delicious...one of the best I've had. Portions were massive. Alexander's has a beautiful view and great atmosphere. It was perfect all around.

Booked and ordered food in advance for 15 ex work colleagues. There was a good choice of food on the menu and we all had starters, main courses and desserts. The food was excellent and the staff were extremely friendly, efficient and helpful. Highly recommended.

We often visit Alexander’s during the week as we have the locals loyalty card. I can quite honestly say I’ve never had a disappointing meal, the staff are friendly food is well cooked and tasty always made to feel special cannot recommend highly enough

Nice comfortable sunny bar/restaurant. It was very busy so sevice was a little slow, our waiter could have done with an extra pair of hands to help out behind the bar. Good supply of different gins. Good food.

Food was great really enjoyed it and the staff was service was excellent. Restaurant was very clean.

Very friendly and polite staff who made us feel comfortable. Great choice on the menu and excellent value for money. Worth a visit.

Although being a bar off the Castle Green Hotel complex, it had a reasonable eating area/restaurant. There were 18 of us on a 40th celebratory weekend and the staff were very flexible in accommodating us in effectively two sittings. The fare was good, a step above pub food and certainly not with the sometimes stodgy feel you get from average brewers pub grub.

We stayed in the hotel which was lovely to couldn’t fault our whole experience at all! In fact my daughter is thinking of getting married there

As always the service and food brilliant - can recommend this to all ages, the atmosphere excellent and the beer, as my husband says, is as grand as out!

Been here a few times now and keep coming back as the food is perfect. Staff are so friendly and couldn't be more helpful. Adam the manager just excels at his role and very down to earth. well worth a visit.

I came here for some food with a group of friends and the staff was lovely and chatty. The food was lovely as well.

Just a night night out which was great because the food was really good a good price parking easy and very handy

Excellent service and food at reasonable prices, friendly staff, well worth a visit while in Kendal or even a trip out

Ate here on Friday night while staying next door at the Castle Green Hotel. Lovely interior, staff pleasant. What we had was very tasty and well cooked however, we felt the menu and drinks offering was limited; no chicken dishes at all and no Gordons Gin! Slightly disappointing on that front.

Stopped in for lunch today. Service was exceptional. Order taken promptly, and food fresh, tasty and hot. I had baked hake which was delicious. Other half had turkey, leek and bacon pie, full of lean tender turkey and very tasty. Both served with fresh perfectly cook veg. The staff are really friendly and we will definitely return. Highly recommend.

Excellent food and the staff are more than helpful, never had a bad meal We will be returning again!

Two of us popped up tonight for an early supper. Once again we were greeted warmly and given exceptional service. We both had a lovely meal of gammon, which was well cooked and presented. We'll be back!

Myself and my husband ate here this evening.The moment you walk through the door you get a warm welcome and outstanding service from the manager Adam. We decided on the fish and chips and we were not disappointed. The fish were huge and cooked to perfection. As always an excellent meal in a lovely environment. Would definitely recommend Alexanders.

I visited Alexander’s with my friend to celebrate her birthday. Adam the manager made us feel very welcome and the Prosecco was lovely. We will be back again soon

We visited twice over the weekend. The waiter remembered us on our second visit. All the waitresses were happy and chatty. The restaurant coped well with my allergies.

Visited with girlfriends for my birthday treat. Myyself and another decided on the fish & chips that night. What a mistake!! Fish batter was so thick and crunchy that the fish stuck to it. The chips where so dry and must have been cook twice and then left to sit. Mushy peas were ok. The wine although very tasty was very expensive for a 'gastro pub' (I say 'gastro' with reservation!!) My friend complained and had hers taken off the bill but mine came up as a 'Birthday' deduction? The room started out freezing and we even had a couple who were leaving warn us about sitting away from their table. However, the waitress couldn't have been more pleasant and tried her best to warm the place up and try to make our evening bearable. As we live in Kendal we won't be back to 'Alexander's' until we hear of a hugh improvement.

Came here yesterday as given voucher for free main course and had a lovely time the lamb dinner was superb especially the mash must have been full of butter.the staff member was brill nothing too much trouble rounded off by a fantastic sticky toffee dessert.this is a really nice venue good ambience and superb views of the snow covered Lakeland hills

Thank you to all of the Alexander’s team for a lovely evening! Food lovely, staff and the service they provide is second to none. Made us feel most welcome with our little one! Would definitely return!

Ready friendly staff, good food and local beer. The restaurant is very well laid out and although a wet and damp day the place was warm and inviting.