Dog & Gun in Allerdale

Every time we come up to Keswick we gravitate to the Dog & Gun.. it’s our Lakes local. Tonight we had food which was quick coming out and tasted lovely, good value for money in the Lakes. The staff were super friendly & a special acknowledgement to Jo behind the bar.. Brilliant atmosphere for a rainy Thursday evening in Keswick.

Just there for drinks. Nice pub.

Great pub, great beer and food.

Lovely pub with open fire, quite busy but hardly a wait for food. Dog friendly. Immaculate toilets. Good range of beers and gins. We ate steak and ale pie & meat goulash both delicious and filling

Always a great atmosphere with a good selection of beers

Was better pub before greene king put their slant on it, the goulash isn't the same as it was

Quaint old fashioned traditional pub in the centre of town. Lovely open fireplace with a blazing fire. Warm and welcoming staff. Excellent range of food and drinks available at reasonable prices. Wheelchair accessible entrance and room to manoeuvre. We had an enjoyable light lunch and coffees. I would have given full marks if there had been an accessible toilet and the hot chocolate drinks which were advertised had been available.

Great choice of real ale. Tried 2 nights to have an evening meal but the pub was full. What a shame. Very popular pub

It’s been one of my favourites for many years - went back yesterday and it’s still as good. Great service, great atmosphere and great Guinness.

Great bar/restaurant food really good, fantastic atmosphere, lots of walkers, relaxing after there day hiking, prices reasonable , lovely coal fire very friendly staff so nice and welcoming, only problem is it's so busy and, you can't always get in , I recommend this 🍻,dog friendly

The food was really nice however the service another member of the public got was awful. She was rude and horrible and it did upset me seeing the man be treated this way. Don't know why she was rude wether it was the gentleman or that he had a polecat,

I've got ptsd and bi polar and how a female member of staff spoke to me in here was very confrontational and ruined my lovely day in keswick,it's just very unprofessional people can clearly see I've got mental health problems,I carry an invisible mental health badge and My animal is an emotional support animal I'm aware I will get a reply passing the blame on to me as I've red other reviews and you have a answer for everything and can never take criticism of any kind this has made me feel very unwell, and stop calling ya self animal friendly when you are clearly just selective breed of dogs friendly and discriminate against other types of animals and when someone like me questions this as racism against certain types of animals you get all abusive, anyway just no need to speak to me in such a unprofessional angry way and if I was a angry person I'd of reacted but I just left,anyway please spare a thought for mental health customers in future and handle us with some compassion and empathy and you will see we are decent people 😊

After a long walk in the mountains, this is a lovely pub to relax in. With an open fire and a friendly atmosphere we felt nice and relaxed. We came back the following day and had their Goulash as we had seen someone have it the night before. It had loads of meat in it and was delicious. I would definitely recommend this pub.

Lovely no frills country pub in middle of Keswick. Very busy at weekend afternoons, food has good reputation.

Excellent pub. I was going to give it 1 star just to keep people away as it gets so busy, but it's no surprise as it's an excellent pub. Would recommend. Also Loweswater Gold is top tier.

Always a great stop for a drink and the famous Goulash

A super pub with a wide choice of food and drinks. The ghoulash is amazing !

Had lunch and drinks on Thursday 23rd great food ,thanks to Ru for great service

Great local beers, friendly staff & good food.

Lovely pub, tasty food, great selection of beers on tap. The staff are so lovely and about as dog friendly as you can get.

Dearest pub in North £9 for a pint and small coke. You really are jumping on after covid bandwagon, shame on you

We sat by the open fire and enjoyed lunch and a few pints of beer. Loved it

Lovely little pub, great for a pint after wandering around Keswick

Fabulous service. The goulash was amazing 👏

Great pub, loved the goulash, lively atmosphere and friendly staff.

Great place, the goulash was so great. A little secret my girlfriend is Hungarian who was with me and said it was more of a Porkolt, but she loved it! Service was amazingly friendly and the beer was great too

A group of 6 of us enjoyed a fabulous evening last night. There is a reason it’s the busiest pub in Keswick, it’s the best. If you can’t get a seat it’s worth the wait! The Old Peculiar beer is a lovely pint and the Goulash was top notch. The pub is famous for its atmosphere, service and Goulash. It most certainly did not disappoint I’m happy to say……. If you are looking for a good local pub with fabulous staff and you are reading this then look no further; you have found paradise! 😎 Oh and they love well behaved dogs 🐕

Always looks warm and cosy everytime we walk past , popped in and wasnt disapponted. Always seems to be busy . Fancied the famous Goulash but no idea how you get a table , its busy all day.

Proper pub. Didn't try the fish and chips though. Will do next time

It was its normal busy pub. There was 5 of us and we initially found it hard to get a table together. The beer and food was its usual high standard and the staff helpful

We’ve visited The Dog and Gun several times during our holidays in Keswick, especially over the Christmas period, and it never disappoints! The food is always delicious, with a great selection that never fails to hit the spot. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making every visit even more enjoyable. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day out exploring the beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Keswick – definitely a highlight of our trip! Also very dog friendly.

Lively, friendly pub - great atmosphere and service- especially Ru!

Great Lake District pub with charm and character. Good range of local beers and ales. The goulash is the dish to go for too.

Busy pub. We went here for the open log fire and Guinness but left after one pint. Service was very slow and a little disorganised. Not much in the way of an atmosphere.

Really lovely festive feel. We thoroughly enjoyed visting.

Great place, lovely atmosphere. I'm quite antisocial, but still ended up talking to tables next to us each time. Really nice place.

Super oldy worldy hostelry, welcoming, smiley and knowledgeable staff. Quaint decor, lovely place to meet and spend evenings with friends and family. A good collection of local and wider range ales, lagers and wine. Go on give it a try, you won’t be disappointed, a must try is the locally produced ‘Woof Bang’ ale.

Love this place dog friendly and great food great service

Lively, friendly and dogs are welcome.

Atmospheric place with very nice service and very good food. I recommend visiting

Always busy, which is a good sign of a good pub A good selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, the food was great. Ru who checked on us made us feel welcome. She replaced our chips with no hesitation that we knocked on the floor, brilliant service

Dog friendly, great food and happy patrons. Loved it

Stopped by here for a quick drink but was tempted into ordering off the menu. I got the veggie goulash and it was lovely. Proper pub food.

Great Christmas pub in the centre of Keswick, good real ale selection

Cosy warm welcoming pub right in the heart of Keswick. Goulash was absolutely delicious. Dogs welcome.

The goulash was all but looked good at the neighboring table.

I only drink in there, good value for money, staff very helpful and knowledgeable

I was recently in the pub after a long day of walking and the beers I had were delicious, so thanks to whomever described the flavours. Also tried the famous goulash and it’s earned the hype it’s got.

Lovely pub in the centre of Keswick, with traditional style beams and warm welcoming atmosphere. Within minutes of our arrival at 12 noon, the pub filled up, always a good sign. Staff were cheerful, friendly and helpful. Both the bar and food service were efficient. Food was very good, nicely presented and tasted lovely. Good selection of dishes are available from the menu. This pub has a greet selection of local real ales and beers. Dogs are very welcome in this pub, water bowls and treats are available for them. The interior was very cosy and looked nice having just been decorated for the festive season. Everything was immaculate and tidy.

Best dog friendly pub in Keswick

Over the food and good beer. Nice lively atmosphere

Called in for lunch. They do a cracking goulash , but had none today. So had to pick something else from the menu. Everything was frozen so not very inspiring. Very average, but filled a hole.

Staff good, bar quiet small with not much seating inside. Lots of seating outside so no problem. Looks nice after the refurbishment last year.

We dropped in for lunch last Wednesday, great food, atmosphere and friendly staff. My go to pub in Keswick!

Great beers and nice friendly atmosphere. Lots of dogs about

Had their famous Hungarian Goulash, well I have seen more meat on a butchers pencil.

So great to come across a proper pub. Great selection of beers and ales, wholesome meals at an affordable price and the lively atmosphere just topped it all off. If you're in Keswick don't leave without going here

Had a very enjoyable late afternoon with great chips served by Ru!

A lovely pub to visit, excellent food and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Ru made the visit well worth it. Certainly will be going back.

Lovely little find 5* but would give more stars! Probably the nicest pub in Keswick lovely atmosphere, happy, smiley staff and great food too The goulash is just amazing and the beef pie too Our server Ru was fun she had us all laughing Highly recommended

Great atmosphere and good selection of real ales. A very traditional English pub. Dogs are always welcome with or without their humans!

Ghoulash during Halloween seems appropriate.

Very busy but the staff were really helpful, helping find the right cask ale and the food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the goulash! If you’re looking for a cozy little place to bring your family and have a delicious meal and a refreshing drink I’d definitely recommend coming here. The Loweswater Gold was as good as ever.

Busy, if you can grab a table, the Hungarian goulash is epic and the rest of the food is good as well. Service great and the staff are friendly

My wife saw a 'reserved' sign on a corner table so I went in to enquire if I could book a table for dinner. The old guy behind the bar advised no bookings taken just come in and find a table. When I said my wife had seen a reserved sign he replied "no she didn't". Even after I pointed out the sign on the table, no apology. Very rude, and stopped us from trying to get a table later.

In my opinion the best pub on the face of the earth. The greatest goulash and beer with a tremendous atmosphere made even better by Ru who has a tremendous personality. Thankyou

Wow! That Beef Goulash is top draw. Do it! Great local feeling pub, great staff. Thank you.

Lovely, cosy, friendly pub. Very busy at lunchtime but food came quickly.

We had fish and chips here and it was absolutely amazing also we had the steak and ale pie and was one of the best we have ever had. We were served by Ru. We also enjoy the atmosphere in the Dog and Gun as it’s our third visit this week due to the friendly bar staff (especially Ru)and we enjoy the beer as well.

We had a delicious meal today, there were five of us and two dogs. Goulash, pie, fish n chips and scampi. Very tasty. A special mention to Ru who was friendly, professional and attentive. Thank you

Great bar with loads of good beer 🍺 and food..

Very popular and busy pub in Keswick. We went along on a Sunday evening, just after 5pm and luckily found a seat for 2 but do expect that it might be full and you may have to hang around a bit with a drink before getting a seat. The atmosphere is great, very friendly bar staff, plenty of good beer choices on tap and we enjoyed the food too, which was the goulash (both meaty and veggie). The only thing I'd change for next time is to order the small portion, as it was a big old bowl full! Cracking pub.

Really enjoyed the signature goulash! Excellent service from Ru.

Vibrant, friendly pub. We were served by Ru today and she was quick to resolve my daughter's dietary requirements.

Great pub, good food, good selection of beer and nice interior...only downside is how busy it can get on a weekend! Gets a bit tight by the bar but then that's cos it's good..👌🏻

Called in for some lunch, myself and partner plus child and the mutt... Didn't really think much of the menu...not alot of stuff on it that made my mouth water... Place my order at the bar and bar tender (bald head very expressionless, none local accent) got the feeling he didn't care.. Any question I asked I felt he was rather abrupt....i had the chicken and ham pie with mash with broccoli I think it was and it was.. It was nice spot on.. Mash was best part to be honest but for what you paid I expect more on my plate... Partner had hunters chicken which she also enjoyed but same again not much on plate.. My child had chicken strips which she was happy with... Waiting on staff was brilliant, a credit to the establishment!... The place just needs to put more food on the plate for what you pay as its pretty poor and more polite and cheerful bar staff... Nice surroundings and dog friendly... If anyone is looking for a good stomach filling meal then this is not the place unfortunately... Would I return again??? Probably not.

Absolutely lovely pub, dog friendly of course, great food, great service. Just perfect

A place we had heard a lot about, so when we arrived in Keswick and couldn't check in yet, we went there. What a cozy pub! Had a few drinks and had the nachos and loaded fries with Katzu chicken. Delicious! Friendly staff! Not a dog lover or allergic to dogs, don't go in!

Very nice pub, exactly what you expect. We were here with a large group, the beers were tasty, but we found the food a bit disappointing. Known for their goulash, but several in our group found it disappointing. It was ok. Maybe a snapshot, that's possible. Furthermore, the staff was nice and helpful. We had a nice evening.

Excellent place. Yummy food, great bar, fab atmosphere

Great place if you can get a table as always busy. Lovely atmosphere and food, staff very friendly

This has been a favourite of mine for over 40 years. Always call in for a beer when visiting Keswick. Good range of beers.

Great traditional pub....luckily got seated for lunch, as was busy, as always. Nice and warm and friendly, with lovely staff members 👌

Excellent beers and wine ,pub has loads of character

Called in for the famous goulash late afternoon rainy Tuesday, but when I tried to order beers and 2 beef goulash was told no table available and I couldn’t order food until seated. Famous for goulash and signs all over the outside and inside pushing this speciality. We waited at bar 10 minutes until a table came free, then tried to order 2 goulash, to be told they were sold out half an hour ago! Great! Busy and lively pub, but why couldn’t they have told me that before. Others waiting for goulash too. Signature dish sold out at 430pm!! Very pricey beer too. Pub is in a great central location but owners need let people know if it’s not available. Went elsewhere for food.

Great service …… scampi chips and peas good portion value for money …….. salt and pepper chilli chicken very tasty …….

Always busy, best to sit outside and enjoy the hussle and bussle of Keswick high street

When I visit Lake District, this pub is mandatory stop. The atmosphere is nice, you won’t be in a hurry to leave and the Goulash is always the best option!

Great pub in town center Keswick, extremely dog friendly just a little expensive for drinks. Nevertheless always nice to sample a couple.

Friendly service however no baby changing table Cool story around the fireplace and mountain rescue

...I ordered goulash without meat. Very tasty! My husband with meat was also very pleased!... The dark beer is very tasty ;-) The atmosphere is soulful!.. The staff is very polite and responsive!.. Thank you!

Pub in Keswick Friendly staff and went to try the famous goulash. Dog Friendly Ordered drinks at bar Goulash was really really nice and plentiful. Came served with a slice of garlic bread. Ordered small asan at bar suggested. Thank God when I saw the standard size I knew I could not have eaten that. All 3 of my party loved the meal and we went back again a second time during our stay and had it again. Nice atmosphere. Busy but nice. Best pub we visited in Keswick

Highly reccomend the goulash very tasty. Will definatley be back when we are next in Keswick. It was that good I forgot to take a picture of it!

Good veggie options.... as it's so popular it gets very busy and there's usually a wait for the food... worth it though

Really good vibe, great ales. Great if you like dogs (we do)

Claim they cater for gluten free, asked the women bartender if I just remove the onion rings off my meal will that be gluten free - yes. Food came and guy said how severe is my allergy as chips weren't gluten free, firstly it was said it was gluten free. Even on website allergen menu. Also chips had then touched rest of my food so couldn't eat. Also it shouldn't matter how serve my allergy is, it still harms someone so shouldn't say they care about allergys. Chicken was cold, not a good place to visit. Partners meal was just OK. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Update. Partner has got food poisoning, is very sick after his food.

Nice cosy pub and if you like dogs and beer you won't be disappointed. Food took around 20 minutes which I thought was really good considering how busy it was. You can't book a table but you don't need to wait long to get one. Food was good pub food for a reasonable price for this part of the world. Just a note for people with kids, we had a little one, there no high chairs from what we could see and it was not offered. For a price guide I was £85 for 4 mains, one starter and 4 drinks.

It's nice to be able to bring your dog in a pub but when there's people with 4 or five dogs at once I'm taking up room for paying customers who can't find a seat because of all the dogs under hygiene aspect put you off eating and that's only cause of the number of dogs more of them than there was people

The food was not good. Probably worst pub meal in a few weeks of visiting UK. The pie was really bad and the goulash was below mediocre leaving an unnatural after taste. The place was packed but I would avoid it and find a better place if you want tasty food that feels good.

Great pub great staff lovely food👍