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The Bay Horse at Winton is an absolute gem! Having visited many times on a Sunday, I can confidently say it never disappoints. The food is consistently amazing, with the Sunday lunch being served in a carvery style allowing you to enjoy a selection of perfectly cooked meats and all the trimmings. Each dish is prepared to perfection and bursting with flavor. The staff are always warm, welcoming, and attentive, making every visit a pleasure. The pub itself is nestled in beautiful surroundings, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and enjoyable meal. Whether you're a local or just passing through, The Bay Horse is a must-visit. Highly recommended!
Cumbriagirl2022 . 2024-08-11
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Driven past on the A685 dozens of times and was totally unaware of this little gem. Picked up on the positive reviews and dropped in without a booking on a Tuesday evening. It's a traditional village pub. A nice buzz about the place (for a Tuesday) and plenty of people eating. The menu was broad, covering all the bases without trying to be too clever. The lamb hotpot was superb and beautifully presented. Service was quick, professional and friendly. Top marks all round. Only slightly off the beaten track but well worth seeking out.
Mr W . 2024-07-11
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Driven past dozens of times and always meant to visit. Need to find some where to meet a friend for dinner half way between Penrith and Barnard castle. The Bay Horse was ideal. I booked a table by email which turned out to be wise at it was busy on a Tuesday evening. Food was great. Starters arrived quickly and very tasty. For main, I had belly pork which was amazing and my friend had steak and ale pie. Sadly too full for desert! Will definitely be back soon!
Big Ja . 2024-06-18
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Nice atmosphere and very welcoming staff. It was fish Friday so that’s what we had.My fish was fine but my partners gluten free batter was stodgy ,not crispy. May we recommend James Martin’s gluten free self raising flour with sparkling water as a batter,perfect every time.
William T . 2024-06-01
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Great food and service. We went as eight friends and were made to feel really welcome . The food was really good and service was friendly and attentive.
samleeUk . 2024-04-24
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Stopped in on the off chance they had a table and despite the fact they were busy they accommodated us for dinner. We were definitely not disappointed. The service was very friendly and efficient and the food was absolutely lovely. Fresh ingredients, cooked well and very tasty. Definitely will be making a return visit!
Lorraine P . 2024-04-02
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Quaint village pub with friendly service and tasty food. The menu is refreshingly different, we chose bacon chop with black pudding and haggis (delicious) and goats cheese and beetroot starter. Loweswater gold on draft and nice sauv blanc 🇳🇿
Catherine A . 2024-03-02
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We arrived for our booking tonight (Friday) at 6pm to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We waited at the bar for nearly 10 minutes, to be seated for our meal. However, we were ignored by bar staff whilst a conveyor belt of locals were prioritised ahead of us despite us being there way before them. We were completely ignored. The staff and clientele were rude. Due to how we were treated, we got into our car and left. We drove a mile or two up the road where we had a great meal at The Mango Tree in the centre of Kirkby Stephen. Here we were greeted by smiling and welcoming staff. Avoid the Bay Horse at all costs.
Paul C . 2023-12-01
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We visited for a fortieth family meal and had a fabulous Sunday lunch. Food was delicious, atmosphere great and staff were fabulous. Thank you.
Explore778811 . 2023-10-15
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We were staying in Witton for a week and visited twice (as we did last year when in Witton). The food is very good and nicely presented with very efficient service from friendly staff. There appeared to be lots of locals eating there, which is a really good sign. We thought it was very good value.
DGM1958 . 2023-07-20
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Staff very welcoming. I'd previously spoken to Dave about accessibility as my mum doesn't walk well. Level access from car park. Good lunchtime selection, food delicious and well presented at a very affordable price. Couldn't fault anything.
Safari04819582375 . 2023-07-15
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After having heard good things about the Bay Horse, we decided to give it a ago.The service we couldn't fault, the staff were lovely and friendly and checked we were all good. We visited twice, the first time the main course was good, we have fish and chips and lasagne. The portion sizes were good and presented well. What was disappointing was the dessert selection, I am allergic to nuts and was excited to try the desserts, on asking if I could have certain ones, I was advised there were only 3 out of the dessert menu that were suitable, this was disappointing as the 3 desserts suitable were not ones I would routinely pick, such as a classic Chocolate Brownie or cheesecake. I did provide feedback to the pub for this and I never received a reply. We thought we were give it another shot as we believe is second chances, this time we went for a starter. We had the special mozzarella, which was lovely, really great flavour and the sweet chilli dip was amazing! We then ordered the burgers, we were excited and expected a really nice homemade burger, we were hugely disappointed. We were presented with a very well presented plate with a huge burger, the disappointment came when we tried the burger, it tasted like a burger van burger, with no flavouring and not like proper beef. We are not the kind of people to kick up a fuss in the restaurant and I would email about our meal, but as they didn't reply the first time, I have turned to a public review. We cannot fault the service but for the location it is in, we would have expected much better of the food.
Cumbriagirl1995 . 2023-04-14
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We were warmly welcomed. The food was beautifully cooked and the menu well plannned with something for everyone. Will def revisit when in the area.
229catherinee . 2023-04-02
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Warm welcome and delicious food. My husband and I both enjoyed two really well cooked evening meals here. Husband had the tomahawk bacon chop, (which came on the bone) with a perfectly goey deep fried egg, haggis, black pudding and homemade chips, whilst I enjoyed the slow cooked pork belly which I can honestly say was the best belly pork I’ve ever had and every accompaniment it came with complimented the meat beautifully. It was simply delicious. Only slight gripe is that we don’t enjoy eating from wooden boards (which the bacon chop arrived on), but that’s maybe just us! Thank you Bay Horse - we’ll definitely be back!
rachb790 . 2023-02-16
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We went here for starters and sandwiches. The food was very good and staff was very attentive. Would definitely go back.
Vacation49502543617 . 2023-01-12
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Read some reviews on TripAdvisor in advance and decided to give it a try as we wanted an "off the beaten path evening out", well need less to say we got it, it was absolutely fantastic, did not disappoint. Food came promptly and large portions, I can honestly say it was the best fish and chips I've ever had bar non. The staff we polite, attentive, we couldn't have asked for more. Andy is worth his weight in gold, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Even the local patrons in the pub were all smiles and extremely friendly. If we're ever in that part of the world again we will definitely swing by for more.
rich2000k . 2022-12-02
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Family lunch here. The service was superb. The waiter was so warm and welcoming and witty too! The food was perfect. Highly recommended. Wish I’d known about this place years ago when doing a regular long journey passing through K Stephen. Hope to revisit in the future.
macy . 2022-11-26
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This is a pleasant venue where you will receive a good welcome. There is a car park at the rear. We chose their (£16) home made steak pies which gained the silver medal at the Melton Mowbray pie competition. As they are cooked fresh there is a 30 minute wait. Every minute of the wait was worth it. Delicious, meaty, packed full and with perfect pastry. Great service from our waiter Andy. The Merlot was reasonable at its price (£19.50).
smc1000 . 2022-11-03
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We've just returned from The Bay Horse having had a very positive experience of their Sunday lunch. Although there isn't a huge amount of choice, what they do, they do well. Two of us had the Roast Beef, I had the Hunters Chicken - served plenty of vegetables - the chicken with home made chunky chips and a side salad. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. We were told that the section where we sat used to be the stables. The old timber is still in situ as are some rails where the horses were tethered. Overall, a pretty village, an excellent village pub and an all round memorable visit. One last thing: do try their ice-cream which is home made by the owner. It's the best tasting ice-cream I've eaten for a long, long time,
grumpygardener2018 . 2022-10-23
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Amazing food and service. High quality ingredients, good selection of choices and great value for money. Strongly recommended!
saramancu . 2022-10-08
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It is a cosy pub with a pleasant ambience. The service is efficient and friendly. An average grade is allocated because the food was okay but expensive for what it was: too many chips and not enough fish for example.
DMC460 . 2022-08-27
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Never tasted food like it I ordered lasagna it was the best I have ever tasted beautiful and my hubby had burger and that too was good well worth the money
Coastal53633985652 . 2022-08-21
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Beautifully cooked food, lovely setting and very friendly staff. The lamb was amazingly tender. Highly recommend.
394jennyo . 2022-08-11
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Visited for lunch with my wife and dog. The pub is in a good location just north of Kirby Stephen. Looks good from the outside and pleasant inside. Only one other couple were present when we went. We were given menus and decided to try...
Steve A . 2022-07-27
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Lovely pub in quiet village. Staff were friendly and attentive and locals were chatty. Food was good and hubby loved the beer. We will be back.
CocoLoco2Cambs . 2022-06-22
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The whole family turned out to get together to relax and enjoy the rest of our time, with excellent food supplied by the exceptional staff Recommend this establishment for a quick visit or a long stay and dinner
stane641 . 2022-05-10
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Being in holiday in the local area we were eyeing up places to go to eat. We popped in to the pub one evening for a drink and liked the atmosphere of the place so booked a table for Sunday lunch. Had 3 courses on...
wilb1992 . 2022-04-27
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We have been meaning to try this place for ages and finally made it for Sunday lunch. This is a charming country inn in a beautiful village in the Eden Valley. The interior is a picture of exposed stone and ancient timber and it clearly...
terryohara2015 . 2022-03-14
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Fantastic food, great service and wine available. Really good quality meal, we went as a group for dinner and everyone complimented their food! We’ve visited 4 times now and every time it’s been fantastic.
kdominique93 . 2022-03-10
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A lovely country pub near Kirby Stephen, service was excellent, warm and friendly and the food outstanding. I would highly recommend a visit if you’re in the area.
MARY D . 2022-01-29
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We had a wonderful meal with friends tonight. It’s such a cosy village with lovely Xmas lights. Great welcome My lasagne was immense, totally too much for any mortal soul to be able to finish, with the lovely chips salad and garlic bread. My own...
AJJP1 . 2021-12-29
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I cannot think of a better pub meal that I have ever had. The staff were friendly, the environment cosy and the food was of fantastic quality, delicious and each plate perfectly balanced. If you are contemplating three courses I would highly recommend sharing the...
Matt R . 2021-10-27
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Lovely family meal. Son had best lamb burger he’s ever had. Steak and ale pie was delicious and the brownie was amazing. Highly recommend and so good we are going back again tomorrow. Only slight negative, seemed short staffed but still dealt with every really...
Stellafan . 2021-10-24
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Fantastic food, portions were great and the puddings were amazing! This place is well worth a visit- you won’t go wrong.
Zankerdr . 2021-09-05
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Well done to all the staff at the Bay Horse. A fabulous three course meal delivered by warm and friendly staff. The food was truly delicious and was presented with great talent.
David W . 2021-09-01
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A lovely pub. Really good and tasty food and large portions. Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely village. What more could you want?!?
Trp2001 . 2021-08-24
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Situated in the small village of Winton just off the A685 near Kirby Stephen. Easy to find and sufficient parking. Cheerful and attentive staff Simple pub fayre, well presented in pleasant surroundings
alan1540 . 2021-08-18
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Really great Sunday dinner, in the bar with our children and dogs. Food delicious and service great. The cauliflower and cheese soup was the real hero of our order, but we enjoyed it all.
Rebmac3 . 2021-08-06
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Just excellent food and excellent service. After an awful experience at a pub/hotel in Ravenstonedale the previous day, The Bay Horse in Winton exceeded expectations in every single way. Service was perfectly timed and friendly, everything on the menu was available, it looked fantastic when it all arrived and it tasted fantastic too. Less than 30 quid per person for a couple of shared starters and desserts and 4 main courses plus a couple of pints and a bottle of wine. Excellent value too. Definitely recommended!
simeonc52 . 2021-08-05
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Exceptional service from beginning to end. Amazing food, especially the pies and the pork! Great wine and also very reasonable- well done to everyone!
153gillc . 2021-08-05
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The most delicious food, great service, & friendly atmosphere! A fabulous evening with family & friends, we will return for sure.. xxx
HappyBappy . 2021-07-08
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Came here with friends, lovely pub set in a lovely village.. the three course meal was absolutely fantastic, lovely and efficient staff too. Very covid safe. Would recommend to anybody.
Steven H . 2021-07-03
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Really enjoyed our dinner at The Bay Horse Winton, food was exceptional, service very friendly and nice outdoor meadow area the kids could explore and stretch their legs while they waited - even spotted a rabbit or two! Would definitely return next time we are in the area
CuriousMoose . 2021-07-02
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Travelling back home from a stay in Morecambe I searched Tripadvisor and came across this pub. And what a find…we hadn’t booked though I think this would be necessary but this was a cold, rainy summers day..The staff were so friendly and the food was so tasty. I had soup followed by mackerel pate and the latter was the best I’ve tasted..my partner had scampi and also commented that it was excellent…Off the main road but so worth a diversion..but is brown signed.
anndot . 2021-06-26
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We were pleasantly surprised by this village pub and it’s large premises and nicely appointed restaurant area. The welcome was friendly and initially the service was attentive and polite. The menu wasn’t particularly extensive but most of the dishes sounded interesting and a little different from the ‘norm’, though slightly more pricey than we’re used to our rural home area. The starters and mains we selected were all superbly cooked, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The whole experience was definitely 5 star up until this point - however we were then sadly disappointed. For over 20 minutes we sat with dirty plates and empty glasses in front of us, whilst waitresses passed by repeatedly. None offered us more drinks, the opportunity for desserts or even the courtesy of removing the used crockery. Sadly The Bay Horse lost the chance to boost their alcohol & food sales as when we eventually managed to flag down a server we were so fed up we just ordered coffee. This took an absolute age to arrive, though at least it came with an apology for the delay. Even settling the bill proved difficult as staff were unavailable. All in all a superb meal down-graded to 4 stars by erratic service.
Dilly4472 . 2021-06-26
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We had an evening meal here, and it was excellent.The tables were nicely spaced during these restrictions, and everything was really clean.There was a great choice of main courses, and the ones we had (rib of beef/pie) were cooked to perfection.The desserts were equally good, as was the beer and wine.Highly recommended.
Tim P . 2021-06-26
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We’ve recently bought a holiday cottage in Winton and have had lots of meals (and drinks) recently in the Bay Horse with family and friends.We’ve been working our way through the menu and can honestly the food has been consistently outstanding. The fish and chips on Friday is great value at £10 and so much better than you’d get for a couple of pounds less in a fish and chip shop.The beer garden is south facing with lovely views and there’s a great selection of local beers - I’ve really enjoyed the Loweswater Gold. We’ve really grown fond of the place and it deserves to do really, really well
Neil H . 2021-06-20
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The food was superb and good value. Wonderful beer garden out the back with great views. Highly recommended.
hoodontherun . 2021-06-14
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The food and service was extremely good and value for money. The pub has a great ambiance and setting. The merlot wine and locally sourced ale delightful. Definitely on our to visit again list.
whitesrising . 2021-05-29
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Good service, food ok and continuation of eat out to help out scheme was a pleasant surprise. Two nice meals off the set menu of 3 courses for £25. All of reasonable quality and what you expect in a pub.
Freya2007 . 2020-10-29
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Pasé un gran fin de semana en Kirkby Stephen y visité el Bay Horse para cenar. Un pequeño gran lugar, personal atento y muy buena comida. Las medidas de Covid se presentaron bien y el personal y los clientes las cumplieron perfectamente. Los platos tienen un precio razonable, con una buena selección de platos y un servicio oportuno. Muy contento de haber reservado esto con anticipación ya que estaba bastante ocupado. . . . Recomendaría esto si no quiere decepcionarse.
heike0range . 2020-10-12
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Llamamos para almorzar cuando no conocíamos el lugar. Tan pronto como entramos, se podía decir que iba a ser una visita de calidad. El almuerzo fue excelente, la cerveza fue excelente y el personal excelente. El lugar estaba impecablemente limpio. Aparcamiento exterior con asientos. Primera clase.
jonnyrocks . 2020-09-24
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Visited for dinner after a recommendation. Really glad we did, the food and service were excellent. The staff were all very friendly, chatty and helpful throughout. Really good value, tasty food and generous portions.
Nunkiemark . 2020-09-15
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Ordered burgers - poor quality and tasted like something you'd get at Farm Foods/Iceland - felt ripped off paying £14. Rest of the food was ok but nothing special. A shame as a lovely country pub and we had no complaints with the staff/service.
Phil R . 2020-08-29
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Lo he visitado en dos ocasiones con mi familia. El pastel de carne estaba delicioso con una porción de buen tamaño. El servicio fue lento, pero para ser justos, solo vi a dos señoritas sirviendo, ¡que corrían como moscas azules! ¡Ayude más a las dos señoritas!Muy educado y cortés.
MTKCME . 2020-08-08
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We enjoyed a safe and pleasant meal here. The tables were well spaced out, and the service was good. I had the lasagne, and my wife had the steak, They were good sized portions-in the best traditions of pub food.
Andrew C . 2020-08-06
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Al alojarse en una cabaña en la pequeña aldea de Winton, solo hay un lugar para elegir para cenar y ese es el Bay Horse. Tiene una barra diminuta y un montón de mesas desde las que puedes conseguir tu comida clásica de pub.Se sirvieron enormes porciones de tartas caseras de pollo y bistec de cazadores con las papas fritas obligatorias para que sigas en tus largas caminatas.Servicio amable, lindo jardín de cerveza, preste atención a los horarios de apertura.
feldy1983 . 2020-07-31
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Very friendly staff who took great care with Covid measures. Lovely meal and beer great. Booking recommended
NigelPittman . 2020-07-19
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Excellent meals in very friendly atmosphere . Great service in a clean , fresh pub with a good selection of drinks. Pie and fish and chips were top class. Desserts looked good too maybe another time. Good spacing between tables.
Beenn13 . 2020-07-15
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This was a spur of the moment visit on my last day of the holiday and wish I hadnt!!!It took nearly 10 mins to get served a drink and when I asked for a table for 1, I was only offered a table near the entrance and bar area. When I went through to the carvery there were a lot of empty tables in the lighter and more comfortable areas of the pub! I didn't have the dogs and I was dressed pretty decently..... or so I thought!! The mushroom soup was good but the unfortunately the roast beef was so tough I couldnt even cut it!! They did put it in a little dish for me to take home for the dogs! I did ask if I wanted a dessert but again was left waiting for a menu that I decided to call an end to the visit and drove into Kirkby Stephen for a coffee and a cake!! Not sure if I'd visit again!
j195807 . 2020-03-08
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We have our weekly club meeting t the Bay Horse, food is always excellent as it is when we go out for a celebratory meak.
TheJetSetter . 2020-03-06
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Excellent food with a great menu choice. The interior is modern but cosy. The staff were knowledgable and friendly. Good quality and reasonably priced. Would definitely return.
Suzy2468 . 2020-02-08
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Fab little pub in picturesque village. Lovely food and fab staff. Definitely recommended. Just off A685 near Kirkby Stephen.
CarolInCumbria . 2020-01-18
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Stopped off here after Christmas with the dog and had a carvey in the bar area. Good food and welcoming staff.
star_watcher_12 . 2020-01-14
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The best mash I’ve ever had also is a carvery it is great my kids loved it too, there is a choice of meat and fill-your plate comes with!!
Boltonlikesfood . 2020-01-05
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good meal, great staff, very profesional .we found dining room to be spacious and comfortable. our only negative point being a problem with plumbing in gents toilet.leaking water that seamed to be ignored all night.
charleyfarley49 . 2020-01-03
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ハンバーガーとデザートを食べに、伺いました。ハンバーガーはお肉がジューシーでとても美味しかったです。
pawwapuro . 2019-12-29
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We went out to celebrate our last night of our holidays as a family of 9. What amazing food we got. You could really tell that the chefs loved cooking. The presentation was amazing and they even went out of there way to support my son meal. We had a variety from the menu but be warned the main meals are big portions. The pannacotto was present at candy strips beautiful attention to detail. The waitresses where friendly and helpful making sure it was special for us. Thank you to everybody involved for an excellent night out. Highly recommend.
ypeandlois . 2019-10-25
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La comida y bebidas del jueves a mediodía para un grupo de 6 personas fue excelente. Muy agradable bienvenida de la señora que sirve en el bar, que también tomó nuestro pedido de bebidas y comida. Nada era demasiado problema para ella y felizmente arregló para que 2 del grupo tuvieran versiones de platos principales de los elementos en el menú de inicio. La comida era caliente, sabrosa y disfrutada por todos.
Voyager811386 . 2019-10-18
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We called here after a recommendation. It was well worth the 40 minute drive. The food was faultless,, in every way. The staff were very welcoming, the bar area spotlessly clean and had a great atmosphere. We ate in there as we had a dog, but from what we saw, the restaurant looked equally appealing.
P5199EIjasonl . 2019-10-09
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Myself and my wife visited on the evening of 5th of October and its a lovely pub.
11happytimes11 . 2019-10-06
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Called at The Bay Horse on spec. whilst en-route to a holiday cottage. The weather was warm and sunny so we had a drink and ate whilst sat in the lovely garden at the rear. The food was quite delicious and the ale very palatable. It is slightly off the beaten track and it would be easy to miss the signs for it as you travel along the A66, but look out for it, it is well worth a visit.
MansellDJ11 . 2019-09-27
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Couldn't fault the food- it was really good with very nice staff and NO loud music playing which is very unusual these days but absolutely GREAT
sueharper . 2019-09-26
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We’ve eaten here many times, but, have never been for Sunday lunch before. It was all beautiful, the meats were cooked perfectly and the accompanying vegetables were lovely, especially the cauliflower cheese, it was really tasty. Always great service, the chefs are very talented and create amazing dishes, so, whether you eat from the ‘regular’ menu or go for Sunday lunch, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed
Snoozywoo . 2019-09-15
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Stopped by for lunch as we passed through the area. Small car park but ample parking on roads. Pub is quaint and has a nostalgic charm to it. The food was very nice. Good service, in particular the young girl with straight hair who served the food and cleaned the tabkes: she was very friendly and professional.
Morley2105 . 2019-09-09
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It was so good at the Bay Horse we came back a day later. The food is fantastic, high quality restaurant food in a lovely country pub. The service was friendly and attentive. My wife is dairy free and a telephone call before hand ensured she had an amazing meal, Hake. My Beef Wellington was outstanding. Can’t wait to visit the area again.
SussexPaulc . 2019-08-22
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Having read the reviews I drove to Winton from Preston under Scar to celebrate my Wife's birthday accompanied by our daughter. We know Kirkby Stephen very well but Winton and The Bay Horse were off our radar until now. Yes it is a long way to drive at just over 50 miles round trip, but with the scenery, the shopping in Kirkby and the wonderful discover that was the Bay Horse, there were complaints. The standard of food from a Thursday lunch perspective was fabulous, the service in terms of being met on arrival and speed of food to table was very good given that there was only one person front of house. There were only three sets of diners including us, however, despite the lack of people, the characterful design, decor and overall aesthetics of the place was warm and welcoming. You are going to pay a little more here than you would for standard "Pub grub," but as I pointed out, the Bay Horse is far from standard. An important thing to point out which we thought a great idea. You can choose a 'Regular' or 'Small' main course which given the waste you see on some plates in pubs and restaurants is a cracking idea. My wife and daughter ordered the small Fresh Scampi, I ordered the large and wished later on that I had picked the former. Cannot wait to book an evening meal there as friends have said the food is nothing short of outstanding. Maybe, following that experience I will give the extra star.
Tony T . 2019-08-16
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The service was really nice and fast and the prices were reasonable,it was very impressive and remarkable meal for us.
leo_jan321 . 2019-08-10
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Had the honour of booking a table at this wonderful rabbithole of a pub and diner. We went here for my Nan's birthday and surrounded but the most beautiful quiet village we found this pub with the freshest and most inviting kitchen. I tried the majority of the meals on the table as everyone was commenting on how lovely they were and I can agree nothing was average all was above and beyond quality.
Jamie M . 2019-08-08
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Just stayed here for dinner after 2 hours on the road. Absoloulty gorgeous food, the turkey burger was the best burger I've ever had!!! The belly pork was delicious and the portion was huge!! Lovely friendly staff, relaxed enviroment and tasty bitter. Really reccomend this place!!
Grace W . 2019-07-31
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We booked for our last night meal on stage two of the coast to coast, hoping this gastro pub would live up to recommendations we’d received. Well it did, crispy duck salad starter and the prawns were magnificent, even the simple tomato soup was great. Everyone enjoyed the mains with one our party declaring it was his favourite meal of the tour, so well done and worth a visit for sure
356peterg . 2019-07-30
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Had a lovely meal here - both my husband and I had turkey and ham pie with chips which was the best I’ve had - sat in beer garden with great views. At front of pub there’s a play area on village green.
Kay A . 2019-07-29
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We toured the UK for 3 weeks, eating mostly British fare, and our dinner here was by far the best meal we had on the whole trip. Everything, including the sides that came with the mains, were incredibly delicious. Friendly folks, a nice, relaxed, local pub atmosphere - everything was simply fabulous. Came on the recommendation of the lodging we were staying at and it was a delightful surprise. If you’re in the area, do not miss a chance to eat here.
Chestnut76 . 2019-07-26
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A gastropub in a beautiful village in the old county of Westmoreland just across the border from North Yorkshire and about 14 miles from Muker at the top of Swaledale. The food was lovely and the people friendly and welcoming.
Sue P . 2019-07-19
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Had a super lunch today,We were served by Michelle who was very welcoming & friendly.The food was nicely presented⁢ was good to have a choice of portion sizes.The inn was very homely &was; spotlessly clean.Would definitely recommend this place.
vivjefferson . 2019-07-17
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Had lunch in this lovely pub today. The decor is first class. Although not busy there was a pleasant atmosphere due to the attentive and friendly barmaid. The food was very good and nicely presented. Situated in a quiet village outside Kirkby Stephen. Plenty of parking and good outside seating areas. Strongly recommend.
Denise696 . 2019-07-11
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We were a party of six who arrived for lunch and were treated superbly by Peter, the food was excellent and the service perfect.Good selection and good prices, can highly recommand.
OSUWASHMAN . 2019-05-29
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I have lived locally for about 18 months but hadn't ever managed to make it to The Bay Horse until a few days ago. I came away thinking what a shame it was that I had not taken the plunge sooner and driven that extra few minutes long before now. The food was very impressive indeed. I had the best pork belly which I have ever had (and I am fussy). My companions had the delicious beef Wellington and the enormously impressive fish and chips. Good quality + good quantity = I will be back...
P-Rich77 . 2019-05-28
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Tuvimos el placer de cenar aquí el domingo con mi familia. Reservamos con antelación y nos dieron una cálida bienvenida. La comida fue la mejor comida que he tenido, el esfuerzo se gasta claramente en ingredientes y sabores. El postre era igual de encantador.
shortcake22 . 2019-05-27
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7 de nosotros fuimos para nuestra comida mensual y todos disfrutamos. Iba a tomar el auténtico pastel de ale, pero tardé 20 minutos en prepararlo, así que fui para el pollo de los cazadores seguido de una deliciosa tarta de queso. El resto del grupo tenía varios pescados y papas fritas, una hamburguesa de puerco desmenuzada. Encantador pub tradicional en la parte delantera y un encantador comedor moderno en la parte posterior. El personal es amable y servicial.
TripMember03312015 . 2019-05-25
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Visited this excellent restaurant for lunch and we were once again treated to a splendid dining experience. The good is very good, the beer is excellent, the service is efficient and the overall atmosphere is just what we wanted. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation!
dr77notout . 2019-05-20
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Visitamos las primeras horas de la tarde, a mediados de la semana, y el pub estaba haciendo un excelente negocio, lo que fue un buen augurio. Ciertamente no nos decepcionamos ya que las tartas caseras y (para mí) la auténtica cerveza eran excelentes. El pub está en un entorno encantador junto al green y el personal con el que entramos en contacto no podría haber sido mejor. Sólo un corto trayecto en coche del centro de Kirkby Stephen, pero merece la pena.
Nigel P . 2019-05-17
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Habíamos arruinado la reserva, toda nuestra culpa, pero de todas formas nos encontraron espacio a pesar de estar ocupados. El servicio era bueno, la cerveza era excelente y la comida, aunque no era especialmente refinada, era muy buena: sabores grandes, audaces y raciones enormes. El entrante de pato estaba crujiente y la salinidad de la carne se compensó con la dulzura del puré de guisantes, luego la masa de la carne Wellington fue perfecta, y un bocado en el exterior cedió a algo húmedo y suave donde se encontraba el paté. La merluza se veía muy bien también.
George S . 2019-05-07
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Absolutely fantastic food and service, as always! The new menu is great, plenty to choose from.Thank you for helping to make the night special!
KazJayne5 . 2019-04-13
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Cenamos aquí dos veces esta semana, lo que es un gran testimonio de lo bueno que es. Rara vez encuentras la combinación correcta de calidad y cantidad. Al ser 6 ’2” y 15 de piedra y caminar 15 millas por día arriba y abajo de las pesas que puedo comer. Así que habiéndome dejado ahora dos veces lleno hasta el borde de una comida deliciosa, estoy feliz. Reservamos 2ª vez, ya que estaba ocupado. Probamos las salchichas Cumberland, carne y pastel de cerveza, sacamos hamburguesa de cerdo y cordero en las dos noches, todo excelente. También recomendaría los postres de nuevo excelente y de buen tamaño. El servicio rápido y atento no podía recomendar lo suficiente. Si estás en Kirkby Stephen, está a 30 minutos a pie, pero vale la pena en comparación con otras opciones no tan buenas.
Freya2007 . 2019-04-12
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£11 for 2 courses and £8 for 2 desserts is great value. Food was amazing and nice pub, will be going back.
ashworth99 . 2019-02-20
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Called in on a windy February Saturday lunchtime, during a big bike ride. Friendly staff and atmosphere, very tasty brie and cranberry toasted sandwich, side serving of chips and a couple of coffees. Staff were happy that this was split between the two of us visiting, £16 all in.
. 2019-02-20
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We have eaten at the bay horse before so we know how good it is...we booked a table for 7 for a birthday meal, as usual the staff,food and whole experience can only be described as excellent...pride goes into everything they serve.
. 2019-02-12
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This is a stunning little pub that has been sympathetically brought into the 21st century. Tastefully restored retaining many original features. The food is freshly prepared and locally sourced where possible. There is a fairly comprehensive menu including traditional and some more exotic dishes.
. 2019-02-07
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Lovely welcoming pub. We had the chilli and a bbq chicken sandwich, which were both delicious. Very friendly, helpful lady behind the bar. Would definitely recommend The Bay Horse for food and atmosphere. Hope to visit again, with friends, for an evening out.
. 2019-01-25
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A comfortable and friendly pub, offering delicious classic pub food. I didn't stay over here, so I can't rate the rooms.