Bush Inn in Allerdale

... indeed they do! Imagine taking a rare 300+ mile journey to revisit your childhood memories, including that of the pub that you were born in. Imagine turning up at the said establishment, full of excitement and anticipation only to be shouted at "You can't park here, I'm expecting people for Sunday Lunch" - maybe the Landlord was psychic and knew we weren't his intended visitors, or he only serves his local clientele with charm? Imagine then trying to hold a conversation with said Landlord about the past, who clearly wasn't interested, simply citing "things change". Indeed they do... just not always for the better... as evidenced at The Bush (previous name, from back in (much) better times.

What a lovely friendly pub,we had pizzas that were delicious The staff were very welcoming as were the locals, I would highly recommend

Found this little pub on pitch up while cycle touring and looking for a place to stop overnight its got toilets and shower facilities there's cover from the elements if your making food. The pitches is on the grass in the beer garden, their nice and flat there's also comfy sofas to relax on provided thier busy with customers. 10 out of 10.

We found this wonderful place through Pitchup and were welcomed by Steve who had reserved a perfect place in the car park for us. We are self contained in our Motorhome but there was a shower and toilet available if required. Dinner was delicious and a plate of meat was provided for our elderly dog. Locals in the pub were very welcoming and we even became part of a team as it was quizz night. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this as a little stopover! Thank you Steve, see you soon.

Had a lovely night at Inn at the Bush for the curry night the food was amazing and we are looking forward to the next themed night. Brilliant thank you Steve, Sue and Briony for a fab night

Lovely Sunday carvery today with our granddaughters. Beautiful food and great value. A really nice atmosphere in the place, and staff very friendly. Will definitely be going back.

So glad to have found a pub with great tasting ales and Sunday roasts for meat eaters (lamb, ham, turkey and beef) and more than enough choice of yummily cooked vegetables for vegetarians ( roast pots, mash, carrot and swede, sprouts, red cabbage, stuffing, Yorkshire pud, peas, baked creamed cauliflower, roast parsnips). Very tasty food and the gravy was delicious. Am just waiting for my rhubarb crumble and custard to arrive. Prices are very reasonable and I very much look forward to my next Sunday lunch here.

My wife and I visited tonight,after booking a table earlier in the afternoon,we arrived and were shown to a table in the bar,which wasn’t an issue,we ordered black pudding and garlic mushrooms starters,and steak pie and lasagne,the whole meal and service were very good,nice atmosphere in the pub,see you next time.

Visited the Inn at the Bush .. On my way back from glencoe in Scotland... I walked in dripping wet after riding a Honda monkey bike for 5 hours in torrential rain... Yellow weather warning... I hadn't booked and hoped they would have somewhere for me to pitch my tent.... Absolutely no problem the owner said.... Get your self set up and we will sort your food out for you.. He showed me all of the facilities which were excellent .. A covered outdoor area that had furniture and a TV if the weather was bad. My meal came out and was superb... Steak chips peas mushrooms.... Couldn't fault it... Cleared my plate... Normally if I go in a pub that I don't know I sit in the corner... But the locals made me feel welcomed... Spent the evening sharing stories of my trip... And they shared some local spots for dog walking... My camping spot was perfect and the toilets were open all night... The covered area was a godsend in the morning to pack all my stuff up... Because it was raining....i think it was following me lol.. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here 👌thanks budgie

Very friendly place, very welcoming and generous, helpful hosts, and a decent kitchen with a changing and varied menu. Dinner and breakfast are important as an offering, as this place is a little remote. The pub is the centre of the village, with many locals and travellers visiting and staying. The room we had was a little snug but did have everything you wanted, inc tea making facilities.

We had been for a drink and seen they had a gluten free menu and a buffet lunch on a Sunday. We booked for the Sunday lunch husband is coeliac and the chef was fantastic he took gammon and turkey I took both and beef (all 3) loads of meat help urself to veg and gravy only thing husband couldn’t have was the stuffing balls and Yorkshire pudding (although she attempted to make him one lol) gravy and cauliflower cheese were both gluten free and we loaded up our plates. Next time we will take advantage of the free taxi so hubby can have a drink as well. And get this there was a choice of gluten-free desserts he choose a crumble with lashings of custard. Not 5 star because I adore gravy and because it caters for all food choices and dietary needs not the roast beef gravy I wanted so u could say a 4 and a half star. Definitely now our go to place as we own a caravan near by. Book it gets busy.

Very popular locals pub that does a brisk trade in drink and pub food. Great experience for our group of bikers heading to Scotland. I gave it 4 last year as there was no shower, but that’s sorted so it gets a 5. Breakfast for us was a full English and at £15.00 it was the dearest of our week away, but it was superb.

Just spent two nights here camping with my daughter and really couldn't fault anything. Amazing site with really friendly staff and a brilliant breakfast Can't recommend this place enough and can't wait to go back

We had a Sunday roast here what a lovely meal . All cooked fresh and staff was so friendly and happy to help . Would definitely recommend pay it a vist

Went for Sunday lunch carvery as it had been recommended to us and it certainly didnt disappointment. It was lovely, excellent service and brilliant value for money. We will definitely be going again.

What can one say but EXCELLENT. We went there from the caravan site we were staying at by their own taxi there and back, free of charge. The owner, manager and chef were excellent hosts. We were able bring our two dogs. The food was to a very high standard, so much so we went back on Sunday for a roast and by their taxi again. We will definitely be back next time we are near Kirkbride.

My wife and I,and two friends visited for Sunday lunch(carvery) You pick what meat you want or mixed,and they give you your plate with the meat and a Yorkshire pudding on,you then help yourself to mash potatoes,roast potatoes,cauliflower cheese,vegetables,stuffing,and gravy. They also had 2 sweets on the menu today,trifle and rhubarb crumble and custard. Excellent value for money and excellent service,what more do you need?maybe a lift to the pub,no problem,just give them a ring,and they will come for you locally. Nice outside area to use,when the sun comes out! Definitely worth a visit,see you soon.

We are so glad that the Sunday lunch is back on at The Bush. Would normally have came in, but due to a recent operation we opted for a takeaway lunch. WOW it was so lush, had a beef dinner and a turkey dinner, it was massive portions but really gorgeous. Good value for money, really recommend this place.

Lovely little village pub. Bar staff, landlord and the locals made our stay absolutely fantastic. When we arrived kitchen was closing but they made sure we got something to eat first. Drinks were really cheap and it was such a good atmosphere. I would definitely go back if I was up that way. Would definitely recommend. Pub has just been done out and looks lovely and clean. There are outdoor toilets and shower for people pitching up for the night. 

We were looking for somewhere to eat whilst staying in the area and happened to drive past here. What a great find! As soon as we walked in we were welcomed by a lovely gentleman! He really knew the area inside out and gave us...

Me and my wife popped in for a lunchtime meal, when in the area. Nice and friendly welcome, and service Food was really nice, i had the chicken in creamy sweet chilli sauce and my wife had the fish and chips. Both meals very nice,...

Had yet another lovely Sunday lunch here and the cheese cake on offer was the icing on the cake - beautiful light & very very delicious - this is a brilliant find shame it’s not supported by the locals in the area as it should...

I visited The Bush Inn with some friends and was really impressed with the new menu. There were so many tasty sounding choices I found it difficult to decide on what to have. One of our party was vegetarian and there was plenty for her...

Our Inns at the Bush experience began with being picked up in their amazing orange taxi from Bowness on Solway after our Hadrian's Wall walk. We were given a great welcome and a great room with a huge bathroom. We had one of the veggie...

We have been to the bush a few times. Sunday dinner is fabulous really good value but so nice. My sister is disabled and they are so accommodating. We will be back again thank you

We found this place on the internet to stop over night in their carpark with our motor home. It does have b&b aswell , the outdoor is amazing with leather sofa,s and indevidual tellies so you can chill in your own snug. And meals are...

Stayed here at end of Hadrian’s wall walk - free taxi service provided from end of walk to the pub and really well looked after throughout. Good pub food and nice beer too. Highly recommended

Dinner was really tasty and well cooked The room was very clean tidy but the bathroom was too big, I had no cat to swing! Lol The owner was very nice and chatty and gave us a lift to Carlisle for train👍😀 I would highly...

Lovely place! Brilliant garden with plenty of outdoor seating. The staff are all really friendly and welcoming and the food was fantastic. They even do a free pick up and drop off service! Highly recommend a visit.

A long day. Unexpectedly in the area due to a family health emergency. The B&B we ended up at recommended this pub for a meal. They even picked us up and dropped us back in their amazing free orange taxi. Great meal. Great drinks. Great...

We camped! Very accommodating, although spaces for tents small. Make sure to book. No showers so next night booked at a Travelodge to make sure. Staff and owner very friendly as were the locals. Prices for food and drink very reasonable. Lovely breakfast. Full English...

Staff here were very kind, considerate and friendly. We stayed before covid restrictions had been lifted. We had a room with private and separate entrance to inn with a room for breakfast as we could not go down to the inn. We were asked before...

We live locally and took advantage of the free taxi (which we weren't ready for, sorry Steve) The menu was varied, making it difficult to choose what to have. I had the surf & turf whilst my husband had the sweet chili chicken, both from...

Booked in a night stay over for our motor home on the way north. A welcoming pub and nice location with basic hard standing. There is a kids play park with kids outdoor gym and adult outdoor gym just 2 mins down the road by...

We were warmly welcomed at 8pm by all the staff. We were just staying one night to break our journey. We were able to order a meal for 4 quickly- our waitress was very attentive. The owner came over to chat which added to our...

As usual we have had a great night, Steve and the staff go that one step further to make us so welcome. Thank you for your care and great value food.... especially your home made chips

The man who thinks he's incharge (steve) very bad attitude towards customers & his own staff, maners cost nothing steve

Called in at this pub just before midday on the off chance that they were serving lunches. Discovered a pub that has created a great outside lounge areas with sofas and arm chairs undercover but well ventilated. Had a lovely filling Sunday roast and pud...

Stayed for 2 nights In Motorhome, very friendly staff with great food which is priced good, 24hr toilets, no EHU but what do u want for £5 a night .. large undercover seating area with TV .. very dog friendly . Booked evening meal and...

A lovely pub in the little village of Kirkbride. 'The Bush' pub is a great place to stop and refresh with excellent service, a large carpark and outdoor smoking area, The bar staff and the locals were very welcoming and provided great conversation and information...

Just had a fantastic 2 nights here. On arrival, staff helped us change our arrangements without any problem. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Outside areas were perfect for small groups. Great food, great prices, great experience. We'd definitely recommend.

Booked to stay here with friends through pitch finder Really low rates but fantastic services received We booked an outdoor seating pod for the weekend , and it was solely ours for the duration It had hand gel on the tables , lovely comfy sofa’s...

We visited “The Bush” recently in our campervan as a convenient overnight stop as my wife and I were walking the Cumbria Coast Path. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed their steak pie for our evening meal. We had a...

We had a wonderful family meal for six of us at The Inn at the Bush. Brilliant pizzas for the kids and an amazing steak pie. Friendly and attentive staff. Colin and the team are doing a fantastic job running a wonderful country pub. The...

I cycled from Scotland to visit this pub but it was closed that day, however, the super friendly owner allowed me to top up my water bottle and offered me coke and crisps so we sat and chatted for a bit. I’ll be back at...

Stayed in our van in the car park and ate in the pub. Food was lovely. Staff and owner were super-friendly and helpful. We cycled up the sustrans route 72. Lovely scenery.

Spent 3 nights in the 'carpark' in our campervan. Perfect spot to explore the area from. Food, drink, water and toilets. What more do you need? Staff and owner super friendly. Definitely be back. Thanks for ice cream! 🍦

We stayed for 6 nights,room excellent,food even better,the owner and bar manager made us very welcome they are excellent hosts we will be staying again.

Very friendly service, we camped in beer garden. We had a drop off to the start of Hadrians wall walk and a pick up from Carlisle, very generous. Great guy!

Amazing hospitality, lovely food and a good atmosphere. Service was polite and flexible. Not to mention the beautiful lasses.

We are cycling Route 72 (Hadrians Cycle Way). We took full advantage of The Free Taxi provided by the Inn, to and from our B&B. Food and service was excellent.... The Hunters Chicken stuffed with Cumberland sausage was 10/10. An absolute must for anybody passing!

We had a great night at The Bush, free taxi from door to door. Very warm welcome and excellent food and service. 13 of us well catered for, lovely home made chips. We had a look at the b+b rooms and very impressed. We will definitely be returning soon.

Service was prompt, everyones meals came out together, beautiful food that was well presented. Friendly helpful staff

Had a leaving do there with friends, had food which was excellent, great service, lovely pub, staff were spot on will definitely be back !

I visited this place with friends from work. They had the perfect night organised. All meals arrived together and were beautifully cooked and served by friendly and attentive staff. The manager had entertainment arranged that was just right for the occasion. Transport home was free for all who wanted it!

Visited with large group for food and drinks, fast , excellent service of food from friendly staff, great selection of drinks and fab atmosphere plus free ride home! Food was delicious and great portion sizes and value for money, cant wait for the next visit!

We went for a meal & drinks in a large group, all food came together, was well organised, happy staff & great selection of gins to chose from, great night had by all! Amazing sticky toffee pudding to die for & free taxi home! What more can you ask for!

Fantastic evening last night. The food was really good,the staff and service excellent and even got a free taxi home. Will definitely be back.

Lovely pub with fab staff, food and atmosphere! The fact they offer a free taxi service home regardless of location is amazing! I'll definitely be back!

Both our meal and service was excellent it was cooked beautifully. Also good value for money. We didn't even have to wait half an hour for our food it was served so fast and everything was delicious

Amazing! Couldn’t recommend enough. Colin went above and beyond to make our stay fantastic. It started by taking us to the train station before even staying. Then picking us up from the end of the walk and offering to pick up our packs from Carlisle. As we arrived late they made sure they kept hot food for us and kept the fire on. The rooms are modern, clean and comfortable. Perfect place to start and finish your trip to visit the wall.

A great all round experience. Family friendly, catered for all ages. Food was fantastic and great value for money. Good drinks. Taxi to and from our home. Would highly recommend!

Ate here last Friday, & had the Mini Roast Dinner, far from it being a mini, this was cadillac portion. It was excellent, followed by Rhubard Crumble and tea or coffee. It was amazing for the price. Staff were lovely and friendly, even showed us the bedrooms which you can B&B; rooms which are superb. A most enjoyable lunch, made even more so by the four local ladies, who were so nice. Thank You.

Stayed in nearby Glasson but the Highland Laddie the local pub has closed down so we visited the Inn at the Bush for an evening meal twice, once on our own and the second time with our daughter and 2 year old grandson. On both occasions we were made to feel very welcome and the food was very good. Not only was the food quality high but the portions were generous. The sticky toffee pudding was so good the first night we had it the second time. The restaurant area is separated from the bar unlike some other pubs in the area.

Good food friendly staff in a lovely setting. Worth paying a visit to if in the area whether biking or looking to stop off for some lunch or dinner.

We were staying at a B&B; a few miles from the pub, but as we were walking the Hadrian's Wall trail, we had no transport, so our host arranged a free lift to and from the pub. The lovely Colin picked us up, delivered us to his pub, where we were promptly seated and served with our drinks and menus. I had the lasagne from the gluten free menu as I have coeliac disease. It came served with garlic bread, chips and salad. Absolutely delicious ! A huge plateful, very tasty, and excellent value. My husband had the homemade (non gf) steak pie, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Sadly, we were too full for dessert and too tired to stay for the pub quiz, so Colin kindly drove us back to our B&B;, and returned, taking a detour on another drop off, to return something I'd left in his car. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Nice atmosphere, very good food. Highly recommended. You can even get a taxi ride home for free, WOW.

After reading all the reviws we were really looking forward to a meal here. So, on my birthday two friends and I drove to Kirkbride and asked if they were still serving at 2 o'clock, when they said yes we asked to see the menu but all there was on offer was sandwiches and jacket potatoes. I asked for a jacket potato with tuna - no tuna, OK then ham - no ham so I settled for butter. One friend had cheese and onion and the other just cheese with their jacket potato. When they came mine was fine but one was cold and the other partly uncooked so they were returned. Considering the cost was over £3.00 for each we were very disappointed and will not be returning or recommending it to anyone.

Newly refurbished throughout. Dog friendly inside and out with lawned beer garden. Plenty of parking. Set in a country village.

We are currently staying in Bowness on Solway, & we heard about the yellow taxi from The Bush Inn in Kilbride. Food here is fresh & amazing. The pubs around the village don't seem to do vegetables, just chips with everything, however they do here which was very much needed after eating at the other pubs.

Wir haben einen tollen Abend im 'Inn at the Bush' verbracht mit einem sehr sympathischen Gastwirt, der sehr darauf bestrebt war, unseren Wünschen gerecht zu werden. Es gibt in diesem Pub eine hervorragende Auswahl an Gin!

If visiting the Cumbrian end of the Wall it is well worth a visit to the small village of Kirkbride and dine in the Inn at the Bush and enjoy a superbly fresh cooked and presented meal at very reasonable prices. There is even a FREE collect and return taxi service owned by the Inn if you are reasonably local!

We were looking for a nice pub to have lunch whilst driving in this area and found the Inn at the Bush to be good value with very friendly service. Good portions and a nice atmosphere in this recently refurbished establishment.

Excellent food. Very reasonable prices. Great hospitality. We were picked up in a taxi from our bed and breakfast by our very affable and extremely friendly host. After the meal, he showed us the area around Kirkbride. I would feast here again, and I highly recommend the Inn at the Bush! .

We stayed at Midtown Farm and were and collected returned for free by the lovely Colin from the restaurant! We had a beautiful meal. The chef was amazing at accommodating our difficult dietary needs (vegan & Celiac) in fact the Chef went out of his way to make us happy. Highly recommend this restaurant.

stopped off for a cup or tea and cake. Lovely homemade cake selection. Pub has recently been refurbished. We would have stopped if we hadn’t had a campsite booked. Very friendly too.

My wife and I stayed at a nearby village B&B; during a cycling trip. Needing somewhere for an evening meal our B&B; hosts contacted the owner of this pub/restaurant who promoted picked us up (and returned us) FOC in a London taxi cab. Fantastic service or what !

This is an old public house which has recently been refurbished. The rooms are equipped with the essential necessities for a B and B with en suite bathrooms and/or showers. As it is an original building there is a choice of room sizes. The decor has clean lines throughout.

Ideal stoo off for a quick lunch. All items on the lunch menu at less than £6 .. freshly cooked, goid portion size and friendly service. We sat in the bar area which was nice and clean but the dining room looked like a cosy option too.

What a lovely lite lunch we enjoyed, there was a birthday party going on so we were warned we may have a little wait. The wait wasn’t long and as the weather was glorious we sat outside with our drinks. The staff were lovely, I had scampi, chips and salad, my husband had a real ham sandwich with salad and chips. For dessert we had a lemon meringue pie and a chocolate cheesecake both with ice cream and cream. A very enjoyable meal and very reasonable price.

after a long walk on the Marsh a Sunday lunch was welcome , I ordered roast beef ,and my other companions ordered the roast turkey ,all three meals had a variety of Vegetables and homemade Yorkshire puddings The thing that finished the meal was the homemade gravy

Arrived at the newly refurbished inn at the Bush the decor is lovely and the staff were welcoming ,we were there for a light lunch ,which arrived in a timely manner, the food was presented well( home cut chips ) well worth another visit maybe with the motorhome next time so we can check out the pit stop facilities

Been at the super car day out nearby looked at this place on trip advisor and wasn't disappointed it was one of the best steak pies we have had and 5 veg and an extra gravel boat well worth a visit all for £8.95 and a very well kept wee place with a lovely log fire can't say enough about it just visit if your close by

We came here from stanwix Park after seeing it on trip advisor, we booked a table but there was no need. It’s a proper country pub complete with log fire. Staff were very nice and helpful and the food was great in particular the steak pie and salmon both of which were very fresh. We finished off with sponge cake and custard which was lovely. Excellent value for money too, we would definitely come back!

Went for a meal at 6.30pm last week. Service as ever was great. Really welcoming and great to have table service. Food was all freshly cooked. Kids chicken nuggets home made and great to see proper chicken and not just frozen stuff! I had the gammon and egg and it was delicious. Husband had lamb chops and they were nicely cooked. Shared sticky toffee pudding with ice cream- to die for. Food portions are great size and accompanied by massive bowl of fab home made chips. Grew up in the village and love going back to eat here. Have never had a bad meal here and will return next time am in the County! Wish we had a pub like this near where we live now!

We went for lunch during the week. Stood waiting at the bar until a lady decided she would come over and serve us. Passed us a menu, said she would be with us in a moment and scuttled off. So we stood there for a bit waiting for her to come back so we could order drinks whilst we looked at the menu. A few minutes passed, we gave up and sat at a table where we had a view of the kitchen. She had disappeared to make herself a coffee, never mind the customers I guess.

The Bush's menu is okay. Just what you'd expect from a basic village pub. No issues there. The food is fine. Nothing special, a bit of a microwave vibe to some of it, slightly overdone/dry veggies. The service is okay (a friendly barmaid; a not-so-friendly one). The beer is acceptable but a dull range (Speckled Hen or Greene King IPA).

Nine of us descended on this quintessential village pub for dinner. Even though most of us had different meals, all the dishes came out at the same time and were cooked perfectly. The portions were all very generous and I was beaten by the size of my roast duck. Three kinds of potatoes, new, mashed and chips were served separately in baskets for us all to help ourselves, there was still some left after we had our fill. The pub itself has a pool table, and dominoes tables, all ages are catered for and it is obviously a popular hub of the village.

First place we came to the Bush Inn Kirkbride, Modern but pleasant interior, and amazing value two freshly made (warm) baguettes and 2 large coffees £8.00! The standard of the food was great. Chatted to the only othe customer and the owner and had some good advice: get an ice cream at Allonby on the way round the coast, they were great!

A friend and I have been visiting Kirkbride regularly over the last few months undertaking flying training at the nearby Kirkbride airfield with Chris Jones Gyrocopters (which was fantastic and subject to another review). However another highlight of our trips has been visiting the Bush pub every night while in the area for our meals. The food is excellent and simply great value for money. The staff are all really friendly and very helpful. Actually the local customers also gave us a warm welcome every time we visited. I really wish the Bush was my local. Everything a great pub should be. If you are in the area you really should take the time to pop in. Very highly recommended

We were surprised to find somewhere so good in such a fairly remote place. The food was excellent & so tasty that two of us over-ate & couldn't eat another morsel. Will be going back again soon.

During our visit to the area we visited The Bush Inn twice, the second time for Sunday lunch. We both chose the 'small portion' of Roast Beef but to call this small was doing it an injustice. The portions were more than enough and offered excellent value for money.

I have visited for a weekday meal. The starter was unimaginative, some sort of boiled pork belly with butchered iceberg 'garnish'. The beef cheek was the excellent, but let down by the packet mash.

We live about 5 miles away and have heard good reports about the "Bush" so decided to give it a try on a Tuesday Evening,lovely friendly atmosphere and made to feel welcome,choice from the menu was enough for us,meat,fish not sure whether there was a vegan option.

New chef, great menu choices. Staff are welcoming and what a pint. Sunday roasts are amazing and definitely worth a visit.

Went today for grandsons birthday treat, fab home cooked food, generous portions, but could have the option of a smaller one if wanted, cooked to perfection. Desserts were equally excellent, our dog was welcome too. great atmosphere, will definitely be going back

We were looking for a pub lunch, and didn't know the area. I had Sea Trout, and my friend had rib eye steak, both with chips and salad. Generous servings, and the fish had been locally caught. Excellent food, and very friendly, efficient service

Cracking local pub, friendly warm welcome. Lovely feel when the open fire is on. We call in regularly for a meal with our little boy (18 months old) nothing is too much hassle Good choice of home cooked food on the menu. Cant go wrong

My family and I visit regularly. Brilliant food, great atmosphere and service with a smile. Would definitely recommend

We came here for lunch at the end of a bike ride drawn by the the signboard advertising fresh Solway fish. Alas the salmon had not swum that recently in those waters despite the assurances of the waitresses. The vegetables of cauliflower, leeks and red cabbage sounded inviting but were very bland.