Bay Horse in South Lakeland

We had a room at the back and it was horrible. There's no getting around it. Small, dark and smelling very strongly of damp. The twin beds were touching. The carpet was very stained. Everything was tired and dated. The bathroom floor so cold it was unpleasant to go in there. Maybe if you get a sea view room it's nice - they looked ok from the outside, but if you are on more of a budget (we still paid £90 per night for the room) I would recommend looking elsewhere. Staff were friendly and breakfast was good but not with £15 a head and that was after a discount.

Great meal lovely surroundings and staff. Will definitely be back.

Staff very friendly and helpful food first-class would recommend it our first visit but won't be our last. Thank you

Very tired and overpriced meals.

Four of us + dog. Fabulous meals, linen napkins, whole nine yards. I had filet steak medallions. Melted in my mouth. Best meal EVER. Well worth the money.

Great for a pint or two. Amazing views over the estuary

Great spot, friendly staff and cracking pint.

We live locally and have been twice with in the last month I had the steak medallions both times and were great and very good value I also had the meringue which was like a work of art on the plate wish I had taken a photo I would definitely recommend the staff were very friendly looking forward to our next visit.

Great range of beers and amazing views, staff are very friendly

I love visiting the Bay Horse, it's a lovely treat. The building has an interesting history that is well documented on the walls. In winter there's a welcoming, inviting open fire that's cosy and warm. The view from the restaurant in the conservatory across the estuary are beautiful. In summer it's nice to sit outside watching the sun set and watching the stars, very romantic. A great choice of beers and ales. The food menus have a great choice of food at a good price and portions are generous, food is presented professionally. All times I have visited the staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. I recommend the Bay Horse Hotel to all my family and friends and colleagues as its a lovely place. The views are lovely and the walk along the canal and the beaches is very enjoyable.

When we arrived we had no idea what to expect. We went on the recommendation of a friend. The restaurant itself is lovely and has a very welcoming atmosphere. We were seated in the conservatory with a lovely view. The table was presented beautifully with fresh linen and butter piped into the shape of little swans. There was a bottle of tap water already on the table. It had been a very warm day and the tap water was most welcome. We ordered our food and were offered the largest complimentary bread rolls I've very seen. My partner took one which he said was delicious and I declined. After a couple of glasses of water I realised that there was mould in the bottom of my water bottle. I very discretely said 'excuse me' to the mangeress and showed her the bottle, I made sure that no other customers heard. I worked in restaurant myself for many years and do understand how embarrassing it can be when a customer makes a fuss. I would not be mentioning it on here if I wasn't very disappointed in how it was dealt with. The manageress took the bottle from my hand and said 'oh, I'll get you another'. The waitress then appeared with another bottle which she accidently put on another table without saying a word, so still no apology even if it would have been said to the wrong person. The manageress then went and retrieved the water bottle and put it on the end of my table saying'there you go'. Still no apology. Our food came. I ordered the fillet steak, medium/rare which was cooked perfectly and my partner ordered a vegetarian dish. Both were absolutely delicious. We throughly enjoyed our food and went for a lovely stroll by the canal before returning home. The incident with the water bottle was not a deal breaker but an apology and an assurance that they would be thoroughly checked before being placed on the table in future should have been given. However, the food was beautiful and i would return there in the future.

The view from here is amazing, didn't have food as we were a little too late for lunch and too early for dinner

2 stars for Food & Staff. Rooms are disgusting. Dirty/Grimey ,our bathroom was appalling so much so we left after 1 night of our 2 night stay. We were refunded for the night we didn't stay, after complaining. Co owner very rude & defensive.

Recent visit for 2 night stay in the Lapwing Room. Staff very friendly. Food delicious. Room was dreadful. Not dirty but musky damp smell. We complained on several occasions and was told we have sprayed the room with air freshener. We couldn’t move room as it was fully booked. We couldn’t leave because we were sharing car with friends. We stayed out of the room as much as we could and ended up sleeping in a chair in the conservatory. We refused to pay for the room and was told if we didn’t police would be called. Manager then admitted there was a drain blocked but said it wasn’t bad. Yet our friends admitted we couldn’t sleep in that room with that smell. So avoid the Lapwing Room if staying. Manager was very offhand we won’t be revisiting here!

A little gem of a place. Very old building with lots of history, some of which is displayed on the walls. Visited as a couple at lunchtime. The conservatory was full so we sat in the bar area. I had a pork sandwich which was full of flavour and on very soft bread. Views were glorious and we went a little walk along the front afterwards. Will definitely return.

Not a drinkers pub ok for foot not much atmosphere

Not standard fare but food was superb. Good selection of beers. Very friendly staff and the view from the conservatory dining room were spectacular even when overcast and a slight drizzle. Well worth a visit

Lovely location. Only offered light bites in the evening unless prebooked. Food was though very nice.

Beautiful location right on the beach. Food was ok but really pricey.

Nice hotel, great views from the balcony rooms,would recommend a stay there, food is great,, nice menu ,good accommodating and friendly staff,, definitely stay again

We had 10 mins of sunshine so headed over here for a quick drink. The place is nicely located, good views over the bay. It's not cheap but we enjoyed it.

We ate in the restaurant several times, each time in the beautiful winter garden. The service is very good, all the employees are very friendly. The sirloin steak from the grill is quite powerful, was exactly as ordered to the second, the chips were very good, the fish dishes were also recommended and the dessert 😋. Almost forgot the homemade bread (from muffin tins), also great. All in all, a very clear recommendation to definitely eat there.

Stayed two nights over the 'Dave Day' weekend. Arrived on motorbikes and were able to park/chain these down the side, right in front of our room and balcony. The room is a bit dated but the balcony and views more then make up for it. Room was clean and adequate. No biscuits on the tea tray, unfortunately :-(. The food is expensive but also very good. Staff are really pleasant and helpful. Overall we were really impressed with the place. The location was a real bonus. The views over the estuary were amazing. Would definitely come again. Thanks Bay Horse. See you again one day.

One of my favourite pub around Ulverston. The view is so beautiful.

A nice pub at the end of the road to canal foot. A nice setting on the side of the estuary. Peaceful.

Nice place for an afternoon drink

Only had a coffee..staff were very friendly...went for the views and walk

Had a lovely lunch in the conservatory. Lovely staff, lovely views and excellent food! We were absolutely stuffed after so great value for money. Thank you!

Fantastic view from the conservatory. Unfortunately we were not allowed to take coffee in there and had to go into the bar which was gloomy.

Only had drinks in the bar we had a dog with us very old worldly pub with roaring fire

Rubbish place that need bringing out of 1942, food is frozen and defrosted...the words were frozen fresh I believe. Anyhow expensive for what it was, the serving female (elderly one) needs to smile once in a while...or even once.

Never stayed overnight But used the restaurant many times Excellent quality food with fantastic service If your in the area ....a must for nice evening.

Went for a lite lunch anniversary treat. Pate was disgusting and very bitter, salad had mashed egg on it ? Having a change to bread on pate seemed a problem and I was served a sliced loaf brown bread! Mulled drinks and nibbles very nice but the wait to get these was excessive as staff were to busy with conservatory customers. Because we were not Christmas dinner guests we were an inconvenience

Great experience, went for a meeting and food, you couldn't fault the food or service.

Came here for a drink last week after a stroll down the ulverston canal a great place to come for a drink very peaceful setting and serves a nice pint

Had a look at a sea view room which had all facilities. Lunch was expansive, wholesome, and well cooked.

The food was utterly bland and uninteresting. the chips are poor (too big and too dry), and the prices were much too high for such a meal. the location is obviously incredible, with beautiful views and a lovely walk to get here - its just a shame The Bay Horse isn't a prized aspect. I'd love for it to be a nice place, but the walk to get here is only worth the scenery, not the food. Staff are lovely. without change, i expect this restaurant will be lost to time.

Been this afternoon. Food Absalutely fantastic as usual. Staff and service wonderful Xmas decs very festive. Views as always gorgeous

The bay horse is in a fantastic location. We only had drinks to top our short walk along the canal and long journey up in the car. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The only negative thing I would say is the cost of the beer, although after a long drive and the beautiful views we were happy to sit and have a couple of drinks with family we had came up to visit.

This hotel really is an excellent venue. We only used the pub and restaurant not the hotel rooms. The location is lovely. Take binoculars to scope the birds and wildlife. Excellent views across the Bay to Morecambe and Lancaster and hills beyond. The food in the restraunt is of the highest quality local produce. It is prepared with great care and passion (check out the butter dish that is on your table on arrival). Service is impeccable and make sure you get a table in the sun room overlooking the Bay. We will return.

Excellent food and service in lovely location

Nice staff , food wasn't too bad but rather expensive for what we had.

Our stay at the Bay horse hotel was perfect, the staff were welcoming and friendly. We booked a double room and brought our dog along there was plenty of room for his bed by the window and our bed was very comfortable. The food was excellent and we would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much to all the staff for looking after us so well.

Amazing views, nice little walk along the canalside.

Great meal with a wonderful location and view. The service was very attentive, but not overpowering. I love the attention to detail that you often do not get nowadays eg. Homemade bread rolls and butter shaped like swans.

Enjoyed 2 nights in a room overlooking the Bay - Room was adequate with comfortable bed/plenty of towels. The TV is in an odd location however we were only in the room a short time so no real problem The food is amazing - full breakfast was delicious and we also had 1 evening meal - highly recommend. A bit of a walk from town centre - but again not a problem. would definitely visit again.

Excellent food and quick, polite service. Proper portion sizes. I had the lamb shank and it was delicious. Superb views across Morecambe Bay.

Perfect location on a walk or cycle to the canal. We only stayed for a drink and sat outside. The staff were friendly but the wine wasn't so great. I'll definitely stop there again though because of its perfect location when on a cycle.

We enjoyed lunch in the conservatory and the service was good however the property needs a full upgrade as it is outdated and worn. Do not visit the toilets which whilst clean were badly in need of modernisation. Please improve the property to match up to the standard of the food!

Visiting Ulverston for the day and stumbled on this gem, right on the waters edge with lovely views. Friendly and helpful staff, quick service and delicious crab sandwiches. We will definitely be back.

Attracted by location, with spacious conservatory overlooking Morecambe Bay. Real ale, and food menu which has a big range of interesting options. I enjoyed greatly minced pork medallions which included a little cheese and leek, with lovely stir-fried veg, though chunky chips were a little boring (£20). One of our party had hot beef sandwich - extremely generous amount of beef which looked excellent (£10). Hope to go again.

Lovely place, clean, cosy rooms. Amazing view. Good food. More than pet friendly. We had a beautiful experience during the Easter break.

We’re local to the Bay Horse & although we do eat at other places each time we return it reminds us they serve the best food in the area. Each dish we try is so tasty and how real food should be served. The service is also excellent, attentive but not too much and really friendly.

We have had some delicious lunches here over the past few years and so booked a table 3 weeks before a special occasion. When we arrived we were greeted with the news that the chef had left last week so they couldn't serve the lunch menu only sandwiches and a few light bites. They had my telephone number why couldn't they have taken the trouble to ring me in advance and explain. I suppose it was too much trouble. We had some very ordinary sandwiches and left.

One of my favourite restaurants in the Lake District. Old world charm in the delightful cosy pub with lovely open fire. However we chose to eat in the beautiful conservatory with amazing views across the estuary and hills. The food is wonderful here. Delicious sandwiches and snacks as well as a full menu. This is a very popular restaurant so at weekends it is essential to book a table. We loved the large portions of prawn cocktail and delicious baked mushroom. The beef casserole was rich and tasty, the poached cod was excellent and my lamb shank was delicious. Cooked to perfection and being locally produced had the most amazing flavour. Certainly the best lamb shank I have eaten. A very memorable lunch. All the staff are so friendly, helpful and professional. If you are staying in the Lake District it really is worth making a detour to come to this very special place. We look forward to returning on our next trip to the Lakes in September.

My wife and I and our daughter have just come back from a couple of very enjoyable nights at the Bay Horse. The rooms were comfortable although I thought our bed was a bit small. The food was excellent. The dining room has fine views...

We stopped here for lunch today and the food was amazing! We had hot sandwiches and they were so tasty and there was plenty of meat! The staff couldn’t of been nicer, were very friendly, welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you!

Everytime we have stayed here it has always been a fabulous experience, for us as a couple and our 2 four legged friends. Amazing stay, beautiful rooms and staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble

Gorgeous location, ask for a window table looking over the estuary. Food well cooked, tasty, huge portions, good veggie options. Staff friendly and generally efficient. The place and the food felt quite old fashioned. Quite a few things were a bit samey eg cheese sauce...

Stopped for drinks and sandwiches. Sat outside in the sunshine. Plenty of seating and parking. Wonderful views. Prompt service. A gem in an unlikely spot well worth seeking out.

It has been nearly 30 years since I last ate a meal at the Bay Horse. I remember the excitement of the arrival of a fantastic new chef, who had allegedly learned his craft under the tutelage of John Tovey - one of the early...

Unassuming little place in a lovely setting.I Precautions in place re: COVID 19. Rooms cosy and clean, staff friendly and the meals, WOW, fabulous. Will be back and would give 6 stars if I could.

The help out to eat out scheme was just the incentive I needed to call up the magical Bay Horse on the canal in Ulverston, I had been thinking of taking my 2 faithful dog walkers to dinner and this solved the problem. Table in...

I came across to be treated well and cheered up and it did both. My favourite gastro pub in the whole of the UK. Which for me is a great accolade. I will be back with friends

Not been for years but remembered the lovely views from the conservatory. A blackboard outside warned of the new rules...wait to be invited in, contact details must be given, tell staff if you want to use the loo,etc. All fine, but none of it implemented...

Went for a walk today 26th Aug along Ulverston Canal been quite a while since we have done that walk. Thought we would stop for Lunch. Staff behind bar never really spoke. We ordered a soup and then two hot sandwiches. The hot sandwiches came...

We last ate here 28 years ago. Chef still the same - had had years of experience cooking with John Tovey before starting here and the standard of his cooking, the quality of his ingredients and his flare for putting together good plates of food...

This is a great restaurant. Really enjoyed dinner yesterday evening. The food is excellent (try the Aberdeen Angus medallions),the portions generous & the service first rate. We also like the atmosphere & the location.

We had family, plus dog coming to visit in between Christmas and The New Year and were looking for a dog friendly restaurant for dinner. A friend suggested the Bay Horse. Having lived in the area for over 25 years we didnt even know the...

The pub has an excellent view across the Duddon Estuary, and the conservatory has a delightful ambience as a result. The lunch menu is extensive, but we opted for sandwiches given we had plans for dinner. The fillings were generous and tasty, and the service...

Whatever you do, do not stop here for an ice cream. £7.50 for three cheap cones with one scoop of supermarket ice cream served practically melted. Awful. Would have complained but the service was so poor I couldn't be bothered to wait.

As promised came back for lunch, this time midweek, not as busy as Sunday but still popular. We were again seated in the conservatory with its beautiful outlook over the estuary on a lovely sunny spring day. Very friendly service and a lovely leisurely lunch was enjoyed by us all. Starters £7+, mains £15+ so a little above average price, but the food is definitely above average. I heard that the current owners are retiring and the business is up for sale, I would wish them well and hope the new owners can match the consistently high standard we have enjoyed at the Bay Horse over the years.

We ate in the bar - 4 adults and 3 kids - and the food was good and reasonably priced. The staff were very attentive and the atmosphere is friendly.

Came here for a lunch today (Sunday), pub was very busy which is great to see in a still traditional looking pub. As we had booked we were seated in the conservatory, delightful outlook over the estuary with the tide coming in. Fair choice on the menu but no traditional roasts, full bar and a good wine list. Friendly helpful staff, a jug of water already waiting on the table and wine served in a wine bucket which is unusual these days.Thoroughly enjoyed the meal, prices are a little above average but probably deservedly so. Definitely worth a visit if you fancy a change.

Went here for a meal at New Year’s Eve, usual excellent meal, pleasant attentive staff and well priced, would recommend.

Acabo de disfrutar de una deliciosa comida de fin de año en el conservatorio. Había un ambiente cálido y acogedor y un ambiente encantador. Honestamente no podría fallar las comidas todo fue cocinado a la perfección. Tuve cangrejo y salmón copos de maíz los sabores eran encantadores. mi marido disfrutó mucho la falta de Guinea, que era muy húmeda y la primera para él. Ojalá vuelvan la próxima víspera de año nuevo.

Ir a un lugar nuevo siempre es un riesgo y no estaba seguro de a dónde me llevaban cuando fuimos al Bay Horse. Pasé un rato disfrutando una pinta o dos mientras mi esposa y mis amigos salían a pasear por el pequeño canal y luego todos cenábamos en el conservatorio. Decir que la comida era buena sería una subestimación enorme, fue excelente, al igual que la decoración y la amabilidad del personal. Normalmente no me gustan los lugares, pero me encantaría dar a esta visita diez estrellas si pudiera. Por supuesto que volveremos a visitar para asegurarnos de que no haya sido así y porque realmente disfrutamos de la comida. Excelente y bien vale la pena el viaje para la visita; volveremos pronto

Nuestros amigos nos recomendaron almorzar en el Bay Horse. Decidimos visitar en un domingo nublado en noviembre; el enfoque pasado la fábrica de GSK nos llevó a cuestionar la sensatez de la recomendación, sin embargo, cuando llegamos a Canal Foot nos sorprendió gratamente. Esta es la forma en que los pubs deberían ser: cálidos, acogedores, porciones generosas con prontitud y un excelente servicio del personal muy amable. La vista a través de la bahía es espectacular incluso en un día gris, y la esclusa y el canal adyacentes son interesantes después del almuerzo, ¡y la cerveza también es excelente!

Excelente comida de pub y también un restaurante en el salón acristalado por la noche. Hemos estado aquí tantas veces y disfrutamos de la comida y la maravillosa vista. También vale la pena pasar la noche para disfrutar del famoso plato Bay Horse para el desayuno, con una copa de Buck's Fizz.

Comí un almuerzo ligero ayer en el impresionante invernadero y café hoy en el acogedor bar. Me encanta el hecho de que a la hora del almuerzo puede tener tanto o tan poco como desee. Hermoso bocado de salmón ahumado a la luz con delicioso pan de melaza.

I had dinner at the Bay Horse on a weekday evening. I found the staff to be friendly and efficient, and as a single diner due to my business trip I felt I was treated very well. Service time absolutely fine.

We went with two dogs and were very easily accommodated. My hubby had the hot beef and caramelised onion ciabatta and I had the pancetta, cheese and tomato ciabatta. Both were very generously filled and tasted fabulous. We ordered a portion of chips and were very pleasantly surprised. The chips were very definitely home made and cooked to perfection, and to say large wouldnt do them justice. The only quibble was with my sandwich. The amount of cheese and the tomato made the sandwich a little greasy for my liking but didnt take anything away from the taste at all.

Spent two nights here over the weekend. Everything was wonderful from the warm welcome to the fabulous food. The location of the hotel is lovely and waking to the beautiful view straight outside the room was breath taking. The menu is extensive and the breakfasts are probably the best we’ve had anywhere. Can thoroughly recommend.

The food is second to none, delicious, fresh, and reasonable prices. Good selection of good wines ect. Staff are great, nothing is any trouble, you get the VIP treatment.....Highly recommend.

We've been eating here for years but it feels like it's gone a little downhill lately, sadly. The sandwiches are still excellent and the service is very attentive, but the other dishes are just not what they used to be. This is still somewhere worth having lunch for the beautiful view, but I hope they'll find their old talent for fantastic main dishes again.

Lovely location with great views.

We ordered a pot of tea and some shortbread and sat down by the entrance. We got comfortable then turned around to a huge spider hanging from an old lamp in the corner of the room, on the opposite side of the wall was full of cobwebs and dead spiders by the look of it, behind a cushion was also another big spider. Isn't hard to get the duster out! Our tea came, my pregnant partner couldn't even drink her tea because of the taste, I didn't even notice the difference until I smelt the milk and it was definitely off, the shortbread was nice and the service was good but could do with a good clean and some fresher milk perhaps.

Walk along the canal (it says 1.25 miles..) and reward yourself with a good lunch and pleasant service. There are 3 or 4 different menus, steak, seasonal, light bites and vegetarian. We were a large family party, our orders taken correctly and efficiently, our food all arriving at the same time. The vegetarian had the hazlenut pancakes with wild mushroom stufffing, cream and chive sauce. One person had 2 cold starters as the meal which came together as requested. Otherwise, lamb shank in red wine sauce, cod with spinach and poached egg all came with a choice of chips (lovely) or mash and stir fried vegetables or salad. Main courses about £15.75, steak more. Those who had room for puddings really enjoyed them.

Once again I spent my birthday at the Bay Horse. We’ve done this for the past several years and love it. The welcome and food is outstanding. I had the lemon sole stuffed with smoked salmon and avocado (it was delicious) and my other half had fillet of Aberdeen Angus steak in a brandy and peppercorn sauce (his favourite and his usual choice!).

Had a really nice lunchtime meal in the Conservatory looking out over the bay, enjoyable meal and friendly staff in a great location.

I love this place so much the service the people and the owners are top class, it does not take many visits to be a local. The food is stunning homemade bread and soups are beautifully served up.

Went here the frist time around 30 years ago only to return now on holiday. You would never believe driving through the industrial estate that such a place exisits. Friendly staff and a varied menu, the Bay Horse has had a good reputation for many a year. Luchtime selection is varied and the mains all come in a decent size. Prices are okay but not exactly the cheapest. I believe that the owner is looking to move on and perhaps this shows in the need for a refurbishment. Views over the bay are fantastic.

After walking along the canal, We decided to call into The Bay Horse for a light lunch.

Good food, good beer, good service, decent wines and a wonderful view from the conservatory overlooking Morecambe Bay.

There is more to Ulverston than what you first see,this lovely hotel/pub is just a 15 minute walk from Ulverston town centre,along the canal.Came for lunch,and was warmly welcomed on arrival by Joe,who was very friendly and made lunch a real treat.Would highly recommend this pub for lunch,and the views from the hotel rooms,especially on a sunny day must be amazing.Great choice of food and drink available,a very good vegetarian menus also on offer.Service one of the best experience in the lakes,and staff couldn't have been more helpful.Location is second to none on a sunny day,and I'm sure in colder months the fireplace would be a welcome sight,look forward to visiting again soon keep up the good work

Canal foot is an historic place. The food from the Bay Horse can be eaten on the seating at canal foot and is an ideal location to take my groups on bike tours of the Furness peninsular.Lake District bikes not only offers guided bike tours but also rents a range of bikes for all types of cyclists.

My friend and I just had sandwiches and salad. The salad had a small tomato on it which had been freshly cut but the rest of the salad was limp and brown round the edges. Definitely not fresh. When we pointed this out to our server she just said “Thank you” and took our plates away. No apology, no replacement.

We were visiting family and went for a long walk along the canal and came across the Bay Horse. What a great place, very oldie worldy, with fabulous sea views. Very busy, with most tables taken. We didn’t eat here this time and just had a drink, but all the meals being served looked amazing and we will most definitely eat here next time we’re in the area.

Called in with my mum and 4 year old son, a very welcoming reception. Swapped the mash for chips no problem for my son and he brought lego with and the staff when he occasionally dropped a piece were great at getting it for him rather than us getting out of our chairs. My mum and I had jacket patato which were very tasty. And finished with dessert for my son three scoops of ice cream. A great service thank you

Goosander, eider, shelduck, curlew all seen in the first few minutes from the front door; definitely my sort of restaurant. And then there was the food. We had succulent calves liver and very tasty venison before deciding that we were over-eating and changing to the "lite-bites" menu. Our favourite was the Bobotie but all the others were well-prepared and tasty. We did not try all the wines and beers but the merlot was good as was the local bitter.