Brook House Inn and Restaurant in Copeland

My wife and I ate here on a busy Saturday night and the following Sunday. Staff were very friendly and service was very good, we did not have long to wait for the freshly prepared food, from a menu that catered for most tastes. The surroundings were clean, pleasant and relaxing in this traditional Inn. All dishes were well presented and tasted lovely. Brook house Inn ticked all our boxes, we won't hesitate to eat here again when in the area.

Visited for lunch after trip on Ravenglass Railway. As soon as we walked through the door we were warmly welcomed by the 2 young ladies serving and allocated a table. Very warm and friendly and we enjoyed a super meal and some excellent local ales. Exactly how a traditional pub should be. Highly recommended.

A lovely traditional Inn and the food was excellent..I had the sea bass..cooked to perfection and piping hot.. The staff were lovely and friendly and my compliments to the chef. I shall visit again

Hoping to find somewhere for a drink on our way back, this place did the trick. A welcoming inn, good service and a couple of tasty local beers.

We spent last week in Eskdale & had dinner here one evening. As good as ever, welcoming clean pub with a good range of beers. The menu was very varied. We all enjoyed our food. Hot plates. Good service.

Visited here this weekend as part of a group of 12 (6 adults & 6 kids). We were greeted by a very friendly young barman & subsequently another couple of barmaids. In fact every member of staff was incredibly pleasant & friendly & nothing was too much trouble. The drinks prices were very reasonable (£13 for 2 pints & 2 half lemonades) and there was a good choice of local ales. The menu was small but this generally indicates that what they do serve is going to be of good quality- and we were right. It's very rare for all 12 of us to go somewhere (which we do regularly) & every one of us throughly enjoy what we have. There's usually at least one disappointing meal amongst us but on this occasion every plate was cleaned, including desserts! Overall a memorable experience & we look forward to visiting again.

The best “pub meal” I have had in a VERY long time. Delicious food (the best chips ever!) and really friendly staff. We booked as a group of 16 - 8 adults and 8 children. Fantastic service, delicious food, hearty portions and very reasonably priced for the quality! Will definitely be back!

Wow! what amazing service here, so friendly and helpful. Great menu and we all loved our meals. Staff couldn’t do enough to help, food arrived quickly.. just GREAT! We’ll be back! Thanks!!

Excellent restaurant food, beautifully presented. Really friendly and helpful service. Beautiful location. I will definitely return here.

The pub is very traditional and old fashioned in its' decor. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Even though we were only there for drinks there was no problem to sit in the restaurant area. The food looked amazing and portions seemed decent. A nice country pub

We visited the Brook House for an evening meal as a family of 11 in may. We’ve being coming here for the past 3yrs when we stay in Boot and the food is always fantastic, and they’re very welcoming and accommodating. Great menu with plenty of options for the whole family, fantastic selection of craft beers and whiskeys too.

The food was absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The staff were lovely and looked after all our needs. There was also games for the kids for entertainment like card, uno jenga, connect 4, and so many more we didnt get threw. Highly recommend

I called in on Sunday afternoon to ask about a table for that night and they said they could squeeze me in - it was just me (and my dog) I arrived at 7 and was greeted and shown my table - it was quite close to the front door which was wide open, so not very warm, and a bit isolated, but I often get that with a table for one! I order 2 starters instead of a main course, had the scallops and then black pudding tower. The service was great, all the staff were very friendly and efficient. The pub was clearly very busy with lots of people eating, but the food came out quickly. I had sticky toffee pudding (I asked for custard) and it was exactly how I like it - a big bowl of sauce! I had a chat with one of the women about possibly staying at the inn, which was all going well until she said they don't allow dogs. But if I stay in the area again I'll definitely go back there for food again.

Fantastic black pudding tower( been coming for over 20 years) always spot on and great presentation. Lovely staff and a warm welcome

I'd booked a table during my two night stay at Woolpack Farm, about a 15 minute walk away. I got a very warm welcome from the guy serving that night. As a solo traveller in particular, it was great to be asked about my day, what my plans were, if I liked the beer, etc. The beer was great by the way! With this, I had a really nice beef and beer pie, and the service was very friendly throughout. Nice spot to have a drink outside too...when it's warm enough!!

Open Wednesday to Sunday we were disappointed not to eat here sooner, the staff do deserve a day off so I’m not complaining. We were given a lovely welcome and made ourselves comfortable. The menu was varied and quite reasonable in price. I opted for the Easter menu, Brill on leeks and courgettes with daulphinoise potatoes and cream and tarragon sauce. The fish was light and delicious, I had never eaten brill before and I was weary, however, the dish was perfect in all its flavours, husband had the pie and throughly enjoyed it. The staff are very friendly. Quite a busy place with tables being filled quickly. The staff work really hard here, that doesn’t detract from the friendliness or service. Can’t wait to return and sample many other dishes.

Had two evening meals here during a recent stay nearby. One night was quiet, the other very busy. On both evenings the food was excellent and the staff really friendly. Good parking but also easy to call in after/during a walk.

Just had two starters and a bowl of chips for lunch as we weren´t that hungry! Even less hungry afterwards and I didn´t eat again afterwards. The other half did have C&B later admittedly but after his amazing cheese and black pudding stack he was just being greedy! I had the scallops with lemon and garlic cheese sauce. OMG! I had to lick the shells!! Fabulous service and exceptionally friendly staff. Which we must admit applied to all the Boot hostelries!

Couldn't fault this place. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Welcomed us even though we arrived very late. Could not have been more accomodating. And we quite enjoyed the 'Lucky Man' beer (really enjoyed it!!!)

Dined here over several nights (also lunches) during our recent 2 week stay in the valley. Staff are very friendly, professional and courteous, service is quick and the food is delicious and well presented. Home made pie is amazing, sunday lunch is tasty, lunches are great, the scones are amazing. Save room for a dessert as these are fantastic. Dog friendly in the snug and bar but booking is essential as it can get very busy. Lovely views from the garden. Fully accessible to anyone with limited mobility. Parking available at the rear.

Special occasion following a ride on the La'al Ratty train, with two sets of grandparents, two middle-aged parents and a 7 year old who hadn't all been together in years. Several omnivorous, one vegan. Delicious, well-presented food all round - we had sunday roast beef, lamb, chestnut mushroom crumble, broccoli & smoked cheddar soup, pear & stilton salad. Desserts also very good, between us we tried the majority. The side veg were the best I've ever seen in a pub - a mix of roasted beetroot, parsnip, courgette and broccoli. Well worth the trip and the booking.

We booked a table for dinner after an amazing walk from Boot to Burnmoor Tarn for a swim. We returned to Brook House for dinner - staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Food was absolutely divine. We loved it so much we returned the following evening - we hadn't booked and phoned last minute - they were about to close the kitchen but stayed open for us. Would highly recommend the pie, steak, daube of beef, and hake. Thank you for looking after us so well!

Great food, swift service and friendly staff. Fully dog-friendly which was excellent and they happily accommodated all 10 of us. Would highly recommended all the food.

Always exceptional. The menu choice is interesting and often surprising. The staff ALWAYS spot on . They looked relaxed, contented and pleased to be at work. They’re all young but professional and totally on the ball. I live amongst Michelin Star restaurants and Brook Inn excels them in many ways . Congratulations

Food 10/10 service 10/10 value 10/10! Wild mushroom focaccia and pork belly were a highlight as well as the desserts :). Thanks for a lovely evening!

Went for birthday lunch for my partner, and we were not disappointed. We received a warm and friendly welcome as soon as we arrived, and encouraged to pick a table in one of the two rooms where dogs are welcome. The menu was interesting, with plenty of choice to suit different tastes. After we ordered we didn't have to wait long before our dinner arrived, and it was very tasty. Everyone was very friendly and the place had a warm atmosphere.

Popped in for lunch after getting off the little steam train at Dalegarth. It's only a 3-5 minute walk away. We had the ham, cheese and pickle sandwich with salad garnish and it could not have been tastier. Friendly and helpful staff too. Really made our day.

Excellent food and drink. We had fresh sandwiches and a portion of chips There were 8 beers on draught for the boys and I had The Lakes gin. All the staff were friendly and I would definitely recommend, if you're in the area. We came by train ...it was only a 5 minute walk from the station.

A group of 5 of us had booked a table for the first night of Boot Beer Festival, there was a great band on, the food was good and there were some interesting beers, all of which were ordered at the Bar, with table service for the food. However when the bill for the food came there were drinks added at the top, 2 of which were ciders, totalling about £20 The member of staff who dealt with the bill insisted that they had been served to us at the table, I explained that we had paid for all our drinks at the bar and no-one had had cider. This sometimes happens in pubs, and in my experience has always been resolved without fuss and on good terms, so I offered to pay the ~ £100 for the food plus a £10 tip, but she insisted we paid for the drinks we had not had, and swore she had served them to us at the table. Although a separate group had morphed onto out table none of us had recollection of them having drinks served either. She discussed it with a colleague and then they walked off and ignored us. In the end we paid for our individual meals and she turned the table by accusing us of being aggressive. No, just accept the error, it happens. If we had wanted to diddle them we would have just left without paying for anything. Well there are plenty of options in Eskdale.

Spent a couple of lovely hours in the garden here enjoying the fabulous scenery. We had an excellent lunch and would really recommend this place if you have arrived on the little railway and just want to relax in pleasant surroundings before your return journey.

Brook house has a lovely menu which caters for all diets and appetites c lots of fresh local produce.. excellent quality and friendly service. We just love this spot and have always had delicious food and a relaxed evening

Fantastic food. We both went for curry of the day and we weren’t disappointed. Generous portions and value for money. Lovely fresh home cooked food. Lovely bar area too, proper Cumbrian pub and very helpful and cheery bar staff.

Just fabulous! The special lamb dish i had was stunning - a large 'shank' but VERY fresh ("from the adjacent farm"), served with 'tree fruits' which might sound strange, but the diced mixture of apples, pears etc. was the perfect accompaniment to succulent meat. Everyone...

Lovely little pub with great food and ale and a warm welcome. Cannot recommend it enough. The beer is fresh and changes through the week with a great selection of local cask ales. The food is not fancy but very nice after a days walking....

We visited for an evening meal with our 2 children. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable/helpful with allergies! Food was great and it was great to see a couple of better options on the children’s menu (beef pie/sausage and tomato pasta)...

We had dined at two other pubs during our stay, food okay but huge portions are wasteful if you can’t eat it all. We’d heard that this restaurant was a cut above, so popped into the bar mid-afternoon to book a table, which the busy...

A typical English country inn which is in the real depths of the Lake District. There are plenty of different levels of walks for those who are more energetic. The walk down to the church by the river at night offers a good view of...

We went here whilst on holiday in the Lakes. The food is varied and of a very good standard. Not over priced and good portions. The staff are lovely. Make sure you book though as it is a very popular place. The first visit the...

Lovely warm welcome. Happy to accommodate a family of 8 at short notice. We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere and the staff were attentive. Good variety on the kids’ menu which was nice.

Called in for lunch during Mountain Goat day out in the Lakes. Fabulous menu selection (lots of us had two starters, highly recommend the scallops and ham hock terrine). Lovely staff, such a laugh, thanks for making a special day even more memorable.

Beautiful food and very friendly staff. A lovely atmosphere. The steak pie is amazing and I highly reccomend the sticky toffee pudding! Gets very busy, we were lucky but booking is reccomended

Fantastic hike on the fells in very warm weather, so then a much needed pint and lunch at Brook House Inn. Warm welcome as always and friendly efficient service by the team there. We enjoyed a couple pints of Luck Man lager and Stowford cider...

The Brook House isn't fancy, but what it does, it does very well. The food is very good value and definitely at the upper end of the standard pub range, both in variety and quality. The beer is well chosen, well kept and reasonably priced....

Went for dinner on Friday night after a long walk. 2 families, 6 people in total. Good atmosphere in pub and lovely staff. Food however was very average for the price.

After 4 days camping in Boot for the annual beer fest, I can hand on heart state that in my opinion the Brook House Inn was the star of the event from both a food and drink perspective, A fantastic array of Beers and Ciders...

We were a party of eleven staying in Boot Eskdale for a week. The Boot was our go to place for dinner and drinks, the food is fabulous, the service wonderful nothing was too much trouble for the staff all of them were fantastic, we...

What a great find! We stumbled upon it during a walk and loved the look of the menu so we booked to have dinner (booking definitely recommended as it’s so popular). The menu and specials all sound mouth watering so it was hard to choose!...

We hadn’t booked and it was busy but we had a lovely light lunch and amazing deserts. Staff very friendly and welcoming.

We stopped at eskdale camp site just down the road and came here twice during our stay for an evening meal. Both meals were great loved the hot chicken wings to start and meat pie for the main course. Would definitely recommend and return. Staff...

We were recommended the Brook House and it really didn’t disappoint. Lovey, reasonably priced food, relaxed atmosphere and great staff.

Wow, what can we say. Brookhouse Inn, the staff were amazing they couldn’t do enough for us. Seen to all our needs. The food was amazing so fresh and tasty. The room was perfect I’ve been to other places but at least the staff here...

Went for a family meal monday 3rd jan bank holiday. The barlady in charge of the bar this afternoon seemed to have no clue how to pull a pint. It was completely flat with no head. We ordered the starters and it was cumbrian broth....

We stayed for the first time for 4 days over New Year. The welcome was as warm as the rooms in the Inn- very warm. The staff are all, without exception, polite, caring, attentive and professional and all seem to enjoy what they are doing-...

We had a wonderful new year's eve meal at Brooke House. We are extremely grateful the Chef went above and beyond to accommodate our dairy allergies, making sure we had the same experience as all the other guests. The waitresses were really friendly and attentive...

We stopped for lunch at Brook House Inn as part of a Mountain Goat tour and were very impressed. We’d been given a small room to use and were well looked after as soon as we’d arrived. The food could be described as typical ‘pub...

Everything was well thought out and good quality. The room was large, light abs very comfortable. The bathroom was clean and spacious. Our room had a view over the valley and was well appointed with plenty of books and films to borrow if we wanted....

Amazing expirience from start to finish staff were amazing a credit to the family run business. Food was top notch and even catered for a severe allergy unlike other local pubs. We will be back can not rate this place enough

Visited as part of a round trip on the nearby railway. The service was excellent, as was the food. Would have been happier if staff had been wearing masks...

lovey seating area outside, food excellent, service excellent, clean toilets, good value, happy to recommend

The food was quite good and served quickly. Wasn't pleased being asked to pay for the meal before it was served especially as the family sat next to me settled the bill before they left. Nice pub great location but I don't think I eill...

Had a wonderful meal in the restaurant. We were a large party of 15 and food, service and overall atmosphere was fab! We had a little problem with our booking but the staff worked their magic to get us seated. We were seated in the...

After walking nine miles across the fells from Ravenglass to Dalegarth, my brother and I were looking forward to a well deserved pint. We made our way to the Brook House Inn, the only pub in the village. Tge sign at the door says "wait...

Food excellent Service , mediocre Flies, absolutely fantastic Please invest in a fly trap. They ruined what was a very good meal. 2 stars only because or the flies.

Good food, good beer, pleasant staff .. but contrary to the web site which asks people to wear masks, most of the serving staff were not and seemed oblivious to customer sensitivities. One older waitress had her mask constantly under her chin.

Great food, great beer selection and super friendly staff. Surrounds are beautiful and great for a stop on a walk around this amazing scenery.

Hard to rate above one star. Walked in and reviewed the drinks as that was all I and my father wanted was some drinks. I was told you could not order at the bar which is fair enough. We sat outside and it appeared only...

Went to this pub today with my wife and friends. Food was fantastic and the staff were so welcoming, pleasant, engaging and nothing was too much trouble. Exemplary service!! Really would recommend this pub. One of the best I’ve been to for a long long...

The food is average and clearly caters for the tourist trade. If you are local to the area it is worth going for a drink. Selection of ales and real fire in winter which is always a bonus

Fantastic food and service. Late booking but very accommodating. Buffalo wings were spicey. Trout amazing.

Visited here on the off chance as staying nearby in Eskdale Green. Im so glad we did as the food was excellent as was the service. It was so good we went back a few days later and it was just as good

We stayed with few friends in the Eskdale campsite few minutes away and if you are in the area you must visit this place! Great food, good selection of drinks, great atmosphere, friendly staff (especially the young lad in a colourful shirt - brilliant service!)....

Ate here yesterday evening with our friends, staying at the campsite nearby. This is a lovely pub - the staff could not be more attentive and friendly. The food was very enjoyable and we cleared our plates at every course! I feel I have to...

We always visit this pub during the beer festival. The food was spot on as usual and the staff were very friendly and tentative. We will definitely be back.

Visited here a couple of times this weekend, once for just drinks and the second time for food. Absolutely faultless, greeted by warm & welcoming staff who cannot do enough for you, great choice of beers and food was delicious. Will definitely return to this...

Went for a meal with my wife. Placed in a small room between a large group of friends spread over two tables. Shouting across to each other, could not have a decent conversation, distancing questionable. Ended up leaving the meal halfway through as really not...

Lovely pub with great food and service. Stopped for lunch after getting the train from Ravenglass. Looking forward to returning for lunch again.

The restaurant was very busy on our arrival so servers were good considering. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our main course, was delicious. Our dessert was interesting but pleasant enough. We were sat in a very warm room which was a little dated but...

Great location, great staff, great food, quite dated property which was very clean but needing a good amount of TLC.

Popped in while passing. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Will definitely call in again. I can recommend the beef pie.👍

We stopped for snacks and drinks.We were served by friendly chatty staff.Very relaxing We gathered a lot of useful information for future visits to this locality.!

The visit was great. Great staff and great customer service all the way around. I would definitely go again.

Would recommend the steak pie, which is a proper pie (not just casserole with a lid), and the chips were excellent too. Desserts are great if you have room. Beer at its best.

Controls for COVID-19 were brilliant. Staff wearing masks and table service throughout. Made us feel very safe, but also very welcome and comfortable at the same time. Sunday Lunch was lovely, although not my usual portion size (but i am a big eater). But enough...

Despite the current restrictions and rules re Covid, the Brook house continues to deliver excellent service and superb food. All tables need to be booked and do get full quickly so best to book ahead if you can. Staff are managing the safety of themselves...

The food in this pub was amazing, couldn't fault it. But the service and the attitude of the staff was apalling. I wouldn't go back again, which is a shame because the food was outstanding. However, there is nothing worse than an unfriendly pub.

We didn't have time to eat here as we were on our way back to the miniature railway after trekking up to the waterfall but the food served to other people looked absolutely delicious. We did have a drink and they had a lovely local...

Having been turned away from a nearby pub we were accommodated here. Stroke of luck ! Service 10/10 Food 10/10. Every mouthful was so tasty Value for money? Academic if the service and food is at the top class level we encountered! Here are a...

Ideal location for either high, medium or low level walks. Stayed 4 nights in early September 2020. Beautiful surroundings and extremely helpful family management and staff. Excellent menu and obviously has an excellent reputation as heavily booked each of the mid-week evenings we were there....

Good traditional pub grub, friendly staff and great drinks selection. Prices were reasonable. Very handy for the narrow gauge railway if you're visiting form that, and handy for walkers otherwise.

Stopped off after train journey from Ravenglass. Food and beer good just a pity the staff couldn't be more welcoming and friendly. They were verging on rude. Similar experience to earlier reviewer

We found this restaurant through the Fisherground Campsite website and booked in advance of our stay. It was a short taxi drive from the site (we didn’t want to walk on unlit roads at night, but it would be within walking distance in the day)....

We decided to pop in here for a drink before our train departed. The first thing that struck us was a very frosty reception by the staff who didn’t smile, say hello or come across remotely friendly. After my friend ordered her drinks I stood...

Good food (thought bit pricey). Homely interior. Kids loved the food. Would not choose to go again as not great value for money. Lovely staff.

This place was lovely. We had read a review that said they thought the decor was a little old fashioned, but its meant to be!!! This place has charm and personality! All the staff were great! Professional and friendly. And the food.... well! It was just what we wanted, after a couple of days of pub grub, it was nice to be able to order meals that were more on the posh side!! They still have the pub classics though if that's what you fancy! When booking we told them we have a greyhound and they accommodated us really well giving us a table with plenty of space for him to chill. A great experience. Would highly recommend.

Really good friendly staff, no fault there. However it was quite pricey and the portion size of our meals were a real let down. Very small.

Great food ..above the average pub food. Helpful staff and full COVID measures making for a delicious relaxed meal, thank you.

A short walk from the steam train station Dalegarth for lunch. If you arrive too early for your booking (you don’t have to book, they can cater for walk in, taking your contact details) there are a couple of small walks to take. We sat outside watching people climb the hills up to the ridge, the sun was shining and it was wonderful to see people out enjoying themselves. Good selection of beers on tap , I enjoyed a Lakes gin.We are both lactose intolerant and after informing the waitress, she checked with the kitchen that the food we ordered was OK and it was. I had Cumberland sausage with new potatoes, fresh vegetables of green cabbage, leeks and peas. All delicious, the only small criticism would be that the gravy could have been thicker, perhaps some fried onions added and caramelised for extra taste. Would highly recommend lunch here.

Was recommended by a friend and we were lucky to get a table outside in the sun. Great steak pie and lovely fresh vegetables. Staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, we will be back.

Great as always, food great, staff great and of course the beer was too.Couldn't fault the measures that had been put in place at this strange time, one way system, hand sanitisers everywhere. Tables in the bar were cleaned as soon as they were vacated, ready for the next customers. Toilets spotless, as always.Felt very safe, as it was our first time eating out during this covid time!!We were there for 3 nights and wished we'd booked for the longer, weather was great and we managed to get two good walks in.Many thanks to The Thornley Family.....we'll be back.sue & Jon Coleman

My Husband booked this lovely pub for an overnight stay on our Honeymoon. Lovely customer service, tasty food and nice room with big bath. We particularly appreciated the views from our bedroom which included sheep and of course, the brook. Highly recommended.