Crown Inn in South Lakeland

Another lovely stay at the crown inn. The rooms are well decorated & have everything you need. The bed is huge & super comfy. Very dog friendly. Can't wait to return. We ate in the restaurant, we had a slight issue with both our mains but that was rectified very quickly. Lovely staff.

Just home from a few nights in Ambleside visited Coniston for the day ate the crown inn - pleasantly surprised place is immaculate staff very friendly and polite could not fault. Highly recommend

Brilliant pub. Service, staff, prices, food and drink excellent. Lovely atmosphere - parents come here from Yorkshire every few months

Stayed at the Crown Inn for one night on our way to Edinburgh, excellent decision. Lovely property, inviting and cosy atmosphere. Lovely room, all beds are king or super-king. Comfy bed, great shower, bathsheet, fresh milk in the mini fridge. They have a good menu and delicious food. Friendly and accommodating staff. Well done

We ate dinner twice when staying in Coniston. The food, wine and service was excellent on both occasions. Disappointing that they didn't have the lamb dish; it was sold out as it was so popular. We'll definitely be returning!

Lovely pub, nice relaxed atmosphere. The food was lovely and came nice and quickly. The service excellent, and the ladies lovely and friendly. We definitely recommend this lovely pub.

From the front the pub restaurant look modest, but the side view shows how good the premises are. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a good range on the menu and while we were trying to decide, the Tuesday special was pointed out - unlike most specials this was a very good offer on fish and chips, which proved very good. Only wish we had room for a dessert. The bonus was that there was plenty of free parking on hand.

Lovely welcoming pub. Our room was compact but well designed, clean modern shower room, tasteful bed and bedding, plus the bed was very comfortable and lovely view to the fells - hence lovely nights sleep. We had our evening meal in the restaurant and the meal was delicious - rump steak cooked to perfection - thank you. However, having looked forward to our breakfast it could have been better. Everything was presented well, staff helpful, but I would suggest to review the sausage, bacon and black pudding in the full English. The sausage was quite ‘processed’ in quality, not much flavour or texture. The bacon was undercooked and had the waterery white scum on it, and the black pudding was a little too processed also. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism and not a negative. All in all it was a lovely stay, and I would stay again.

Wonderful inviting pub near beautiful Coniston water. Friendly knowledgeable staff with tasty local food and well stocked bar. Nothing too much trouble. Our family dog friendly room was so much more than we expected. Comfy beds and gorgeous bathroom set us up for a much needed good nights sleep followed by a generous tasty breakfast. Cannot recommend The Crown enough for its location, staff, rooms and food. Thanks so much.

Absolutely superb food. We were a group of 13 who had pre-ordered. Staff all very friendly and accommodating. All were impressed with their meals.

plates were cold, the portion of mushroom ravioli was very small and the steak in the baguette was gristle. The waiter who asked very quickly if the food was ok did not wait for a reply!

We ate at the Crown three times during the week we stayed in the village. Excellent food and service. Would thoroughly recommend. It can get busy so booking advisable to guarantee a table at the time you want.

We arrived to a warm welcome and shown to our beautiful, cosy room, which was sparklingly clean, as was the spacious en-suite. We enjoyed a couple of afternoon drinks in the smart bustling bar and ate in the restaurant in the evening. Loved the difference between the bar and more formal dining room. Food was excellent. We enjoyed a Sunday roast which was delicious. Breakfast was equally delicious and cooked to order. We particularly liked that within the establishment there was areas that are dog friendly - bar area and certain bedrooms, but other rooms do not allow dogs, as we would not want to stay in a room where dogs have stayed in and also the restaurant does not allow dogs, but the pub area serves food for visitors with four legged friends. The place has had a full refurb and is so comfortable and tastefully decorated. We will definitely be back! Thank you for such a wonderful visit!

Just really poor service and rude staff, food was good but it was as if they were doing us a favour by accepting our business and spending a load of money with them.

The bus stop is immediately across from the Crown and we were peckish when we arrived in Coniston so we called in. We hadn't booked but it wasn't a problem. We arrived just in time as plenty of people came through the door. We ordered the hot sandwiches. They were really nicely presented and very tasty. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. The place is spotless and nicely decorated.

Lovely Sunday lunch on Easter Sunday. Glad we booked well in advance as there was no other bookings being taken. Food was lovely and service was good - a lovely Sunday lunch. Pub was immaculately kept and clean. Will return.

After checking reviews online we chose to visit here for lunch; arriving at 11:50 we waited outside for the doors to open; were welcomed in and sat down with dogs in tow only to go to the bar for a menu to be told they’re not serving food! The village is busy with visitors - how difficult is it to update a website to let visitors know in advance?

Absolutely appalling we went in here a party of 11 adults 2 children 1 wheelchair user and 3 dogs the lady who addressed us was very loud and rude told us she couldn’t offer us food as “her kitchen was closing soon” she was very unwelcoming and had all the customers in the bar staring at us like we had done something wrong. Will definitely not be going back or recommending this place to anyone I know is visiting this area. Definetly her loss as we all intended to order food and drinks but we just got up and walked out.

We went in for food as a table of 12 as my sister had just got engaged we entered and sat down for a lady to shout a cross the room we won’t be able to feed you all now as the kitchen shuts soon. This lady shown us up in front of people that was already there that’s not good customer service. Didn’t even apologise she was so rude that we was that embarrassed we got up and walked out. If she had just come over to the table and said this then I wouldn’t have needed to write a rubbish review. I only maked this as a 1 star as I couldn’t mark as zero. Would never go to this place ever again

There was a large party of us entered the pub and were made to feel very unwelcome. Told loudly and unapologetically she couldn't serve as the kitchen was closing. That's perfectly ok but it was the manner in which this was done. Not "I'm sorry but..."

Five stars lovely bar with friendly and welcoming staff. Tasty food and great atmosphere. Will be visiting again soon.

Our first visit since the renovation of the pub and what a difference. A much lighter interior and tastefully done to keep the traditional pub feel. The food was excellent, plus good beer and very friendly waitresses serving.

Another Warm welcome from the Crown Inn, Coniston. The pub is clean and always tidy and is furnished to a very high standard, we enjoyed a fantastic tasting Sundays Dinner. We always visit when we are in Coniston. They never ever disappoint (unless we forget to pre book and can't get a table)

Triple room with King and single bed ensuite with shower and bath and fridge. Room was spacious and spotless. We had dinner and breakfast which was delicious and staff where very friendly and helpful. Steve at breakfast thank you for looking after us and John in bar great friendly service. Great location 10 min walk to Lake Coniston. We stayed 2 nights and had a brilliant stay and will definitely be back. Thanks to the Manager too for sorting our booking out for us when it went wrong on line.

Reluctant to say how good the Crown is because everyone will want to go and we won't be able to get a room! Sufficient to say, this is a 5 star experience at an incredible price. They welcome dogs and even 4 year old! Thanks all once again for a perfect stay

We recently stayed here for 2 nights in a triple room and we had the best time away. The room was lovely with fresh milk and a good quality coffee/ Tea selection. The room also had Netflix which was a great touch! The breakfast was...

Stopped off here for Sunday lunch after a walk at nearby Tawn Hows. Roast chicken Sunday lunch was superb. Some of the best roast potatoes I’ve ever had and chicken seasoned properly. Sticky toffee for dessert was okay but didn’t think much to the toffee...

Absolutely superb food. Short wait and very friendly staff. Great discount offer on a Monday so have booked again! Beautifully refurbished since last year. Would highly recommend.

Just returned from a lovely weekend at the Crown. The staff were wonderful, so attentive, nothing was too much trouble. We took our dog with us and they made such a fuss of her. The rooms we're so nicely appointed with everything you'd need and...

Decided to come here for a couple of nights to get away and have a few days relaxing. When I arrived the pub was immaculate, it has had a major refurbishment since the last time I was here and what a different! So clean and...

What a brilliant place, staff were brilliant, nothing too much trouble room was great, lovely bed and great shower, food was top notch especially the breakfast

Having stayed in all the Coniston hotels over the years we can truthfully say this has been the best. Staff, room, surroundings, food plus all the little extra details make it.

Fabulous overnight stay 👌 We stayed in a standard room with a super king bed, the room was stylish with fresh milk, coffe bags & lovely tea selection. The room was spacious & very clean. We ate in the bar area which is designated for...

Called here for some lunch after a walk with the dogs around Tarn How’s. Really warm welcome from the friendly staff. We arrived at around 2pm and as I ordered the drinks I was advised straight away that the kitchen would be closing soon if...

We were recommended this pub by family and given a voucher for Christmas. From the start it didn't go great, there didn't seem direction or instructions as to whether you queued and waited to be seated or just went to the bar. So there was...

Decided to have an evening meal here. Was firstly ignored at the bar because the barman decided that chatting to someone else was his preferred option. My steak was not medium cooked and that’s how I asked it to be prepared. Too much gristle on...

Ordered drinks at the bar. Went back to order a single glass of rose wine. Was advertised for £8.65 for a large glass, but for some reason was then charged £9.20 - Asked why the price was different to advertised and was told the brewery...

The food was very nice, the staff were polite and very attentive but the evening spoilt by three locals sat at the bar using foul language. The lady behind the bar did ask them to stop but it continued! Not a very good experience. Why...

Came here twice during the second week of November: both times a really good experience. I don't remember when I was last being here before the recent refurb, they have done a great job: The Crown is still a really attractive traditional pub, great vibe,...

Lovely. Really lovely. Comfortable rooms, tastefully decorated, and very tasty breakfast. I will definitely go back.

Stayed here for a couple of nights and had breakfast and dinner. Pub and rooms recently renovated. Great atmosphere and well kept beer in the pub. Rooms clean and spacious. Breakfast was well cooked and dinner was great pub food. Staff friendly and attentive.Hope to go back soon.

Had an overnight stay bed and breakfast. Absolutely beautiful place. Gorgeous room, loved the furnishings. The most comfortable bed ever! Had an evening meal in the pub, which we booked in advance, enjoyed the meals. Lovely breakfast lots of choice. Staff very friendly and location excellent Hope to visit again

Lovely pub with spectacular food. Good value for money with daily offers. The service was friendly and speedy. Dog friendly. Overall a lovely lunch out!

We stayed at the Crown for three days during October. The room was newly decorated and very well appointed. Diane and the rest of the team were very helpful and friendly. All the meals were of high quality and there was an excellent choice of beers.

We visited the Crown, Coniston for lunch on recommendation from a couple we met whilst walking at Tarn Hows. We were welcomed with a nice smile and informed it was ‘Chippy Tuesday’ where fish and chips was on offer for £9.00 just for Tuesdays. We both decided to have the steak and ale pie and thoroughly enjoyed it. The pastry was not greasy and the meat was so tender. The service was excellent and the surroundings all newly refurbished. The place was immaculate with nice friendly staff. We are frequent visitors to the Lake District and will definitely return to the Crown.

Lovely food, we had the BLT and the cheese and chutney sandwich. Very nice sandwiches, came with chips and a pot of coleslaw too. Staff weren’t too happy when giving us cutlery and serving the food, not sure if it was because we ordered just as they were meant to stop serving food but a smile wouldn’t have gone a miss. Other than that was very nice and also dog friendly!

The cctv covered car park has just over a dozen spaces and has a secure feel. It’s a very attractive pub inside and out. It would appear that booking a table in advance is a wise move. Staff are friendly, as are the locals too. Food and drink is of excellent quality. The Homity Pie was tasty, with nice vegetables and mash accompaniments. Highly recommended pub restaurant - just remember to book if you can.

We received a warm welcome when we arrived at The Crown inn by the assistant manager. The room was spotless along with the bar and dining area down stairs The room was spacious lovely view of the church yard and the old man of Coniston The Manageress and staff looked after us all weekend. Breakfast was excellent Cumbrian Breakfast , eggs Benedict, you could also have a simple breakfast We also ate in the restaurant in the evening, good value for money and a varied selection on the menu. I had the salad with chicken and cheese absolutely gorgeous. Will definitely be back

Fantastic place to stay - high quality in every sense - from the high standard of finish in the rooms to the overall quality of food and ambiance in the bar. A great place to stay if you want to relax and enjoy a the friendly and warm welcome of the very hardworking team. Thank you - we will definitely be returning.

Great couple of days staying here. Excellent value for money, lovely rooms and delicious breakfasts.

Had a really good dinner here recently, very good staff and great food.. steak pie a winner.. cocktails on the drinks menu and nice wines also and finally, it’s in the heart of Coniston

Went in for a meal but only taking orders for residents and those who have prebooked. No availability on their website for whole of the coming week so unfortunately looks like won't be sampling the food. Food looked nice enough. So advice if looking for food is to check well in advance.

called in for a glass of wine. Excellent young bar man who knew what he was doing. Very dog friendly and also very customer centred. If we had have been staying nearer we would have used this place a lot more.

We stayed here for 3 nights and were very pleased with our choice of hotel in Coniston. The hotel has recently been completely renovated to a very high standard, we were in the Swallows & Amazon room, which was lovely. A very large double bed...

We called in for a drink as we had managed to park for free in a side road before walking down to Coniston Lake. The Inn looked very inviting and it is so big and spacious and is full of real character and history. We...

Glad we found this well run pub to enjoy several drinks over several days over last week , including a really good meal last evening. All the staff we met were friendly efficient and attentive, really good customer service. Loos are spotless and bar area...

What's not to love about this inn. The place is emaculate-resently renovated, catering for both pet and non pet owners - big plus. The staff are welcoming, professional and very pleasant. The quality of food is very good and very good value-couldn't fault, would recommend...

Very pleasant venue, lovely areas to have a drink and some food with the family. Best steak pie I have ever had in my life! Honest to god, I don’t even eat meat but when I seen that bad boy get served up I just...

Recommend booking a table in advance. As a party of 8 with all different dietary requirements, good choices are available for vegan/vegetarian/ gluten-free diet. Several of us opted for the vegan nut roast. It was very tasty, and we all enjoyed it but felt more...

Went in the pub earlier in the day to book a table, and thankfully they had a table available for dinner. We were given a warm welcome and were shown to our table. The food was amazing - the roast beef was laid out beautifully...

The best burger I have ever tasted! If your a fan of BBQ sauce, The bourbon BBQ chicken burger is out of this world. Chips cooked to perfection

Very nice pub with good ales and tasty food. A good selection on the menu. Quick efficient service. Very enjoyable.

Lovely pub, good food, mostly lovely staff however a flamboyant gentleman who was a little too big for his boots being quite rude to customers as he was obviously overwhelmed at how busy they had been. His attitude was not welcoming and we were glad...

Fantastic 4 night stay at The Crown Inn. Rooms are very comfortable and spacious. Food very tasty. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Not our first stay here and certainly won’t be our last. Thank you all at the crown Inn.

We booked a room and bed and breakfast for 2 nights, 16th /17th August throuugh Booking.com. We received emails from Booking.com and also The Crown Inn, both confirming our booking. On arrival on the 16th, we were told we were booked in for the 17th...

Really nice evening meal - two nights running. Superior pub food. The staff make the Crown Inn a great place to eat - they are friendly, efficient and helpful. The food is good, a sensible sized, interesting menu, with a good variety to cater to...

If we could score them 6 out of 5 we would be very happy to do that. It’s hard to say what was the best part of our stay, in no particular order - firstly the hotel itself is very clean and tidy, we presume...

Best pies and real ale pints in Coniston. Pie encased in herby shortcrust pastry with REALLY good quality beef and very tasty gravy. Thoroughly recommended.

Excellent service. Excellent tasty food. Excellent menu choice. Excellent place to have lunch with family.

Visited for Sunday lunch, although very busy the service was prompt, the roast beef dinner was excellent, the staff were friendly and efficient. Well done

My wife and I stayed at The Crown, bed and breakfast, for 4 nights. Brilliant accommodation and food, Staff polite and friendly. The food was so good that we ate there every night. The Crown is by far the best pub in Coniston. Good luck...

Just returned from a three night stay at the Crown Inn Coniston We stayed in the family room which sleeps six A double two single bunks and a double sofa bed Large room with plenty of space quality furnishings and good quality bedding and towels...

Lovely establishment. Nice rooms. Great staff. Great food, very nice atmosphere all day long. We stayed for 2 nights and used the dining area for lunch and breakfast. Very good all round. Stayed in the accessible Bluebird room. Very nice but because of its location...

We only stopped in for a quick drink. However the service we received was outstanding. The pint I ordered ran out during the pull. So my other drinks were prepared and given so I could take them outside and apology made for the beer running...

Stayed here the weekend of the Lakeland 100 28th 29th July taking 4 rooms for other runners and friends. It's had a very good makeover since last year and looks great. The service was excellent and the manager really helpful and willing to accomodate our...

Great place, great welcome, great staff, great food and drink, 4 totally clean roast dinner plates, what more can you ask for, just try to book to make sure you get a table.

Great food, friendly staff, dog friendly, lovely pub, nice decor. Best to book a table in advance during summer and weekends

Sadly our final night on holiday after two fabulous weeks staying in Coniston. We just had to go back to The Crown, it is such a great place to eat. Friendly, welcoming staff, great beer (Unicorn being my favourite) and excellent food. This place has...

We stayed at the Crown Hotel as we were attending a family wedding in Coniston. The newly refurbished hotel was lovely . Our room was spacious & clean and had the added bonus of tea and coffee facilities. There was a good choice for breakfast...

Simply the cleanest contemporary pub in the Lakes. Leaves all others wanting seriously. Presentation is fantastic and pint of Pitch is best in land 🙏☮️🐇✌️💋

Stayed as a couple to do an organised walk from across the road so the location was perfect. The pub itself, decor and rooms were fantastic. It’s clearly had a very impressive makeover and looks great. The food in the evening was just ok and...

Lovely hotel/pub, with added bonus of parking! Very nice recently refurbished room, spotlessly clean. If you have mobility issues, there is a room on the ground floor, but their website doesn't tell you this. Breakfast very nice, evening meals more than adequate. If your a...

Did not have a great time on this occasion. You can clearly see the staff isn't happy, and that's massively affects the service. The food was well below average. Overall the whole experience was quite underwhelming. Perhaps we came at the wrong time and they...

Beautifully decorated Spotlessly clean Food was excellent, fresh and super tasty Only let down was the staff approach was like a wet weekend (matched the weather) robotic and lack lustre.....customer service is just as important as good food!!

Absolutely fantastic lunch at the Crown. 6 of us dropped in here for lunch. What a find! Fantastic food, great service, great staff, nothing to much trouble. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended.

Stayed at the crown inn for one night I wish it had been more, the rooms are fantastic, great décor with sash windows that work, kettle coffee tea and the likes waiting for you in the room, 'you have to make it of course' there...

Really good food, we enjoyed 2 meals here on our 5 days in Coniston. First meal was lovely and roast dinner on Sunday was fabulous, chicken and beef both delicious, Yes you have to book but was easy enough on line. We were really impressed...

Great location and looks beautiful from the outside with plenty of seating for the sunshine. Dog friendly, which helped with meeting friends out walking. Interior decor and lay out is beautiful, but that's where it ends. We had to wait over an hour for our...

Ok we get it, you are busy on Bank Holidays and may get fed up with being asked if you have any tables free. However it’s the first time customers have asked, and the first experience they have had of the Crown, so how about...

We stopped off for a quick bit of lunch. It was very close to one of the main car parks. The sun was shining so we sat outside in the high quality furniture. The food was really tasty. They even have a food menu for...

We’ve been visiting Coniston for many years & always call at The Crown. This time we walked in to see it beautifully refurbished & the attention to detail is fabulous! What an improvement! We came back to eat the next night & the staff were...

Lovely comfortable pub relaxed atmosphere and great team of staff (our favourite local while on holiday) very dog friendly. We didn’t eat tonight but have over the week, food delicious work recommend booking so not disappointed.

Visited twice in five days. Firstly, Sunday dinner for a party of seven. Secondly as a couple. The pub has massive staffing issues, however, it is surviving by three extremely hardworking front of house workers (no doubt supported by back of house). They shine a...

Lovely refurbished pub, lovely atmosphere but very poor value for money. I had seabass and it was a tiny piece that i got with 2 prawns and a sliver of roast courgette. I got more broccoli which it did not say it came with. It...

Visited for lunch today. Lots of people eating and quite a few free tables. Started to look at menu, but we're rudely told by a male member of staff 'You can't have food if you haven't booked'. No explanation and his manners deplorable. We left...

We visited here last night and had a wonderful meal, a warm welcome and excellent service. The atmosphere and decor were also very good. Loved this place

We loved the Crown Inn during our stay in Coniston. Recently refurbished and beautifully finished. Fantastic pub and the food was really really good, homemade and very well presented. Our favourite bistro pub in Coniston. We didn’t stay here but if we get back to...

Good quality food (both dinner and breakfast) and really lovely rooms following a recent refurbishment. Very friendly staff and efficient, despite it being a busy weekend. Highly recommended - we will return!

The food here was delicious. I don't remember what I ate because it was ordered for me before I arrived, but everything was tasty. Very long story: We were in Coniston for my best friend's wedding. The venue was Yew Tree Farm and my family...

Amazing place. Newly refurbished. Beautiful rooms & lovely friendly staff. Food lovely & great location.