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Nº 579 in 851 in South Lakeland

Nº 203 of 288 British in South Lakeland

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Very good mother's Day lunch. We were a large group. All the food came out together and was delicious. Desserts too were traditional and lovely. Service was polite, and well organised. Only thing I would have preferred is a local beer.

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Setto S . 2023-03-31

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Excellent food, very pleasantly served. I had panfried seabass, and it was drop-dead gorgeous (my daughter agreed), followed by creme brulee, also similarly described. The grandkids enjoyed fish 'n' chips and icecream - they'll grow up one day! - and I reckon this local, coastal-set hotel-cum-eatery deserves better support from the locals, as the food is first class. A hidden gem on the coast road.

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BruceCambs . 2023-02-25

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Heard good things and decided to give it a go while staying in the area. There was no atmosphere and the gentleman serving didn't make us feel very welcome. We had our dogs and felt like we were ushered in and sat in the corner out the way. The place was empty apart from a family in another far corner. No product knowledge of the ciders they had to offer so had to go and check then came back minutes later and had forgotten them again. Waiter kept making an issue of my dog. And being dramatic when he was simply watching what he was doing. Food was average but won't be returning. So pleased we found 'The Farmers' further in the village.

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MT24 . 2022-09-30

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We have been coming for years to Fishermans Arms and today we had a really poor experience! My partner ordered a curry which lacked flavour. We complained and were told by lovely waitress that we could ask for dried chillies to give it heat. That was not the point it lacked any real spices! The chef felt she could come out and tell us that we were wrong and pointed out her recipe which she followed by the book!! However again not the point if she had tasted as cooking she would have known not spicy. She further told us we must be wrong as no-one else has complained. We felt we were the problem. My partner was offered another dish but ultimately fell we will not return. Again reiterate the waitress was lovely!

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Nadia J . 2022-05-05

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We called in here without booking and we weren't disappointed. We were greeted by a friendly young man who asked if we'd booked, when we said we hadn't it wasn't a problem. We chose our table and ordered drinks. We had starters of garlic, chilli prawns and garlic & rosemary olives. I had beetroot & sweetcorn risotto with toasted walnuts and goats cheese. A strange combination I thought but it was very tasty. My husband had the fish & chips served with mushy peas and freshly made tartar sauce, which was delicious. We had 2 glasses of red wine and 2 Guinness and the bill was £54. A lovely restaurant that's obviously popular with the locals as it soon filled up. Ample free parking available.

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MrsRobbo . 2021-09-13

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My husband and I stayed here on Wednesday 8th September and it was very nice. We picked a room with a sea view and it was clean and nice but a bit tired. The sea view is of Morcombe Bay but as you will see from my photos even on a beautiful sunny day its far away and looks just like the skyline which I was disappointed about. Check in is also not until.4.30pm. The best thing about this hotel is the beer garden and the food. My husband had the cheeseburger meal and he said it was the best he has ever had! All the bits of ingredients and added touches made it so tasty. He said the homemade coleslaw was devine and the best he has ever had and he never usually comments. The pinot Griogio wine was perfect, the waitress was lovely and very efficient and the atmosphere was really good. The breakfast staff were lovely and breakfast was really nice. Poached eggs were very tasty and fresh and everything was good.

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8966 . 2021-09-10

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My wife wanted a Sunday lunch so I booked here, and had roast beef with all the trimmings. I started with mini sausages and my wife had the wild mushroom tart. Both were delicious and set us up nicely for the main course. The beef was very nice as were the roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy, however some of the veg was mushy whilst the green beans were undercooked and the carrots were overcooked. We booked for 2pm so maybe that was the reason for the poor quality vegetables but it was such a shame as everything else was delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere was okay apart from a larger old woman who was very loud and chatty with everyone. We would recommend this restaurant for Sunday lunch as prices were reasonable.

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64BobN . 2021-09-09

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Just returned from Sunday lunch here and we weren’t disappointed, absolutely beautiful, 5 different veg, roast and mashed potatoes Yorkshire pudding and roast sirloin of beef. It was piping hot and cooked to perfection. The staff were very helpful and friendly, we’re staying in the area for the week and will definitely be back for lunch or dinner one day.

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Mathert18 . 2021-07-11

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I am Sarah Ormandy but using a friend's trip advisor. 50th surprise birthday here, superb, perfect choice of venue. The manager couldn't have been more helpful when my husband was arranging it. Sat outside on the lovely decked area. Both the food & service was spot on. Highly recommend. All the staff were very accommodating, well done.

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escort789 . 2021-07-06

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Lovely stay; extremely hospitable from welcome to departure. Very well run. Cheerful and friendly staff who went the extra mile to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. Thank you!

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simondG289KJ . 2021-06-28

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A spontaneous visit from The Midlands to see family in Cumbria had us looking for venues we hadn’t previously visited in pretty coastal areas. The 4 star average Trip Advisor review of this hotel on the coast road prompted a lunchtime booking. The hotel has evidently had a recent refurbishment and we were greeted by very polite and helpful staff from overseas. .There were a couple of minor communication breakdowns ie a pint delivered instead of a half for my lady partner , also my starter arrived at the same time as my main course but this was really nothing major to worry about as I have a good appetite. The Wild mushrooms on toast were delicious and the Saturday special ( a trio of mini burgers) equally tasty and unusual. My fellow diners enjoyed the Haddock and Chips and a Vegetarian ciabatta. We stayed for a pleasant sweet and coffees which we took outside on a lovely sunny and convivial terrace. Very happy with the attentive service and the quality of the meal which I felt was good value for money. I would certainly use this hotel again.

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John T . 2021-06-26

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I realise that this hotel has only recently reopened after lockdown and maybe they are having teething problems but my meal went back to the kitchen hardly touched. I ordered confit of belly pork which I expected to be melt in the mouth tender and tasty. In fact it was so tough I couldn't cut it with the knive provided. We were not charged for my meal but it spoilt our evening and I went away hungry. Won't eat here again. On a positive note we were served by a very friendly young Polish lady and the dining room was very clean and tables were more than socially distanced.

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Jasmin . 2021-06-09

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Visited here as a family of four and the food was amazing! Really good quality and you get loads. If you are in the area give it a try, definitely worth it. Our host (think owner) was really friendly and helpful too, nothing too much trouble.

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LauraTBW . 2020-10-30

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A great experience. Very well laid out (COVID secure) and service was very good even if the staff were rushed off their feet. The food was excellent from start to finish. Would have happily paid full price without the EOTHO deductions. We will be back again.

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NJJF . 2020-08-19

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Excellent meal and service and very well set up to help make you feel safe during the current situation.. Highly recommend you to visit.

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D9675AWchristineg . 2020-07-10

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Realmente impresionado con el servicio de comida para llevar del viernes por la noche que se ofrece durante el bloqueo de Coronavirus. Se detuvo a la hora asignada y de inmediato se presentó nuestro pedido. Pescado sabroso, excelentes patatas fritas, deliciosos guisantes y todo fresco. Gracias por seguir ofreciendo un buen servicio en este momento.

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246StephC . 2020-05-02

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We stayed for a couple of nights and were comfortable and well fed. The owner was hospitable and knowledgeable about the area.

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railmapman . 2020-03-07

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Lovely views across morecambe bay while eating good grub we as locals often frequent this eating establishment

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johnsA2596QF . 2020-01-28

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Comida encantadora con la familia, estábamos un poco preocupados de que fuera después de Navidad / Año Nuevo, pero fue encantador y fresco y refrescante después de toda la comida tradicional de Navidad.Tuve merluza que era encantadora.El pescador es un encantador restaurante de pueblo y volveremos.

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Lookingfortraveltips . 2020-01-02

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Nos alojamos por 2 noches en el hotel!La habitación era un poco anticuada pero muy cómoda y más grande que la mayoría de las habitaciones de hotel con baño privado en las que nos hemos alojado.La vista desde nuestra habitación sobre la bahía era magnífica, ¡pero hubiera sido aún mejor si el clima hubiera jugado su parte!¡Todo el personal con el que nos encontramos fue excepcionalmente amable y eficiente!Desayunamos x 2 y cenas x 2 y quedamos realmente impresionados con la presentación y la calidad de la comida que recibimos - 10/10!

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Nigel S . 2019-11-04

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Llegué allí para almorzar a mediados de semana, ordené el menú del plato pequeño, una variedad limitada pero algunos favoritos. Elegimos el filete de tocino y las salchichas Cumberland, ambas eran excelentes, el tamaño de la porción era más que adecuado, y dejamos suficiente espacio para una porción más pequeña de pudín de caramelo pegajoso, mmm. Buena comida y buen servicio en un encantador restaurante con hermosas vistas de la bahía, no podría desear más

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rudding_13 . 2019-10-09

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Beautiful location on the Furness Peninsula. Friendly staff. Excellent service. Great Sunday lunch. We will definitely visit again.

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Skirlston . 2019-09-30

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2 courses for £16 is amazing value for such quality food. Cannot fault the food or service . One of my favourite restaurants

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SheSmiths . 2019-09-26

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The food in the restaurant was first class, we had dinner and breakfast. The sea view room was excellent with a window seat to enjoy the view. Very helpful, welcoming staff , would stay here again without hesitation.

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stevenwilcock04 . 2019-09-08

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Two of us visited for Sunday lunch while touring the area. We sat outside. The menu was intelligently thought out, original and well executed. We had two courses, starters and main course. We had seared halloumi cheese and black pudding croquettes. The halloumi was served on a bed of arugula (rocket) and other small salad vegetables, with reduced balsamic syrup. The black pudding croquettes were served with salad and sweet apple compote (sauce). These are interesting dishes. The croquettes allowed us to eat black pudding moderated by potato, and the compote is a typical French accompaniment. The halloumi is a Cypriot/Turkish cheese and responds very well to frying.The main dishes were both seared fish. Being by the sea, these had to be fresh and the taste showed that. One was fried sea bass served with crushed potato/chives. The other was seared hake (I think), with steamed vegetables, sautéed potatoes and a creamy mixture of minted fresh peas, and fried chorizo sausage slicelets. Both fish had the skin left on and delicious. The price was typical.

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Dennis E . 2019-09-08

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What a dissappointing lunch we had today, also very annoyed with the service after complaining. I had hoped that a piece of feedback would help to improve a meal that was not worth the price. I ordered beef roast, which was tough and gristley, the gravy was like water and tasteless. Although the plate was nicely presented the food didnt match in comparrison. Veg was really sparse and hard, i couldnt cut my broccoli, three tiny carotts and a small spoon of sweed i think!The roasts were tasteless and very disappointing, possibly frozen variety. No mash, no cauliflower cheese in fact awful.

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388tracye . 2019-08-11

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We arrived here Monday for an early dinner 5,30 . We opted to eat in the bar . It was a lovely warm evening , on arrival we were greeted by a very smart friendly young man ( Robert ) who served our drinks and brought menu,s. We all opted for different items on the two varied items on offer , which was served hot+ tasty , generous portions, good value for money in a cosy atmosphere . Thankyou for your excellent service ,we will call again soon

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32margarety . 2019-07-29

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Always a warm welcome, went with friends on national fish & chip day and had an excellent meal - great fish & chips all cooked fresh Staff all friendly and attentive and good value also. Warmly recommended.

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DP1970 . 2019-07-11

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Mediocre food at best, how can you get fish and chips so wrong Poor service, when the waiter says i'll bring your drinks over, he lies. And when you remind him he lies again. Won't be going there again.

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HonestandFair1961 . 2019-07-10

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Good - Service, Menu, Parking, Food, VFM. Location is very close to the sea shore. It's has a very traditional timeless look about it

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gb2fr . 2019-07-03

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Called by chance whilst on holiday this week and we were completely blown away with the greeting that we received, with the weather being great we asked if we could eat outside and it wasn't a problem. We didn't have to wait too long for the food and it was delicious, I think sitting outside in the sunshine helped. We will certainly look to eat there again in the future, well done to management & staff that looked after us.

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Alan J . 2019-06-20

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We were staying nearby and came for an evening meal. We were very pleasantly surprised - good menu (including for veggies), good service and helpful staff, pleasant surroundings, lovely meal, choice for smaller portions. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

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H2S4 . 2019-06-04

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Visitamos para el almuerzo del domingo. Llegamos justo después de abrir, así que fue agradable y tranquilo. El personal es muy servicial y agradable. Solo teníamos el plato principal. Mi marido eligió el cordero y tuve la carne. La comida estaba muy bien cocinada y de buen tamaño. Teníamos dos rebanadas gruesas de carne, muchas verduras y un gran Yorkshire. Se podría haber hecho con un poco más de salsa y estoy seguro de que si hubiera pedido que se proporcionara.

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Angela R . 2019-05-08

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El menú para madrugadores es una excelente introducción al menú principal de platos variados de origen local. Siempre es una tiza tener una comida de 3 platos y decidir cuál fue el mejor. Recientemente todos los platos fueron tan deliciosos que no pude elegir lo mejor. Vale la pena viajar a lo largo de la costa de la bahía de Morecambe para descubrir esta experiencia gastronómica.

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johnsA2596QF . 2019-05-06

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Un pequeño pero acogedor comedor. El servicio fue excelente y el personal agradable. La masa del pescado era deliciosa y crujiente y las patatas fritas eran definitivamente de la vieja escuela. Perfecto. Había algunas personas almorzando y estaba tranquilo pero no aburrido. Simplemente muy agradable. Si volvemos a bajar así, sin duda volveremos y lo recomendaré a cualquiera que viaje en esa dirección.

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Elsie S . 2019-05-05

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Según el título muy caro para un Heineken. . . . especialmente para sentarse en el estiércol de perro cubierto llamado 'cervecería al aire libre'

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Peakyeater . 2019-04-08

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Absolutely divine - 5* review, felt like we were eating at a Michelin star restaurant as the presentation & flavours of the meals were amazing !!!

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nicmac1405 . 2019-02-15

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Took the grandparents for a run out we had fish and chips from the main menu and the duck from the specials menu I must say first all dishes were excellent value for money. The menu is well varied with lots of choice. The fish was cooked perfectly for the grandparents nice fresh and grease free battered perfectly and I tell you now they are not easily pleased! The duck though.... WOW!!.... absolutely fantastic are the only words for it. Everything fresh, tasty and cooked delightfully with an amazing carrot puree with a blackberry jus all flavours complimented each other so well. Absolutely faultless we are already looking forward to returning to see what their exciting new chef has up his sleeve next. I can't stress enough how enjoyable the food was special mention must really go to the chef. Staff were all lovely and knowledgeable the restaurant was nicely decorated and charming. Do not miss out perfect little stop of for anybody. WE WILL RETURN.

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Joec22456 . 2019-01-26

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We all opted for the turkey dinner, the Christmas menu now on sale. The plates were cold, the turkey was from a boned, rolled joint, as was the stuffing. The sprouts were too hard to get a knife through. Gordon Ramsey would have thrown them at the chef, screaming "They're raw!" The carrots had mud and grit in their tops. The gravy was a strange orangey colour, and everything was cold and tasteless. As far as I could tell there were only about 4 other people in, so hardly pressure on the kitchen. The place also smelled of fish (and not in a nice way). It may be called the Fisherman's Arms, but this ain't a quaint harbourside pub with lobster pots hanging from the ceiling. It's a hotel with a distant view of Morecambe Bay, and the only fish I noticed on the menu was "fish and chips". I can only assume that the chef was off, and they'd dragged some poor child off the street to cook. Service was very attentive, but it didn't make up for the awful food. I've seen lots of reviews praising the food (and my companions are regulars who normally love it), but today (a Monday, note a previous Monday review) was definitely an off day.

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Tossatraveller . 2018-12-10

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Excellent dinner. We had the home made steak and ale pie. What a nice plate and what a blowout! Didn't have any room for a sweet although they looked incredible.

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Tony W . 2018-12-07

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Being a Monday lunchtime, business was understandably slack. Service was excellent and the starter was good and tasty, but the main meal was pretty awful - the sprouts were rock hard, as was the asparagus, which spoiled the meal totally. Sweet course was very good, but value for money was pretty bad.

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Kevin R . 2018-12-03

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We initially found this hotel a few years ago when we were driving down the coast road to Barrow. We just called in for a drik but were immediately impressed by the staff and the decor. Having had a mobile home in the Lakes for the past 25 years and having left the site (Old Park Wood) due to an acrimonious dispute over caravan age we needed to reestablish our love of the area. What a trea the Fishermans Arms was - we only had one night there but we found the room, the location and the food delightful (as were the staff who were very attentive) We will certainly return

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Tony W . 2018-11-30

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Después de estar en la carretera toda la semana, realmente he disfrutado la comida aquí esta noche. Una porción de eglefino de chips de excelente tamaño que vino rápidamente y estaba muy bien cocinada. El personal y el propietario son muy acogedores y nada es un problema, un verdadero ambiente cálido si sus vecinos vienen aquí para una comida que no se sentirá decepcionada.

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mbaz92 . 2018-11-22

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Thoroughly enjoyed the food and desserts. Three of us had the Special of the day and the quality was excellent. Will return without hesitation,

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Frances T . 2018-11-03

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¿Qué puedo decir que la comida fue presentada maravillosamente. Pero cuando llegó el momento de degustar, la carne de res fue dura y dura para las verduras, el repollo rojo tenía tanto vinger. El pudín de Yorkshire era un cruce entre espuma de poliestireno y una galleta de gambas. El personal no estaba en absoluto preocupado cuando abordé el tema. Parece que era una molestia.

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harrisonhart419 . 2018-10-01

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La primera vez que visitamos el fin de semana largo en los lagos, nuestros anfitriones locales no habían visitado antes, así que no estábamos seguros de qué esperar, para nuestro grupo de 8. ¡Qué gusto resultó ser!

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IanPC218 . 2018-10-01

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We called in here in desperation as the pub that had been recommended was closed for refurbishment. The staff could not do enough for us and the food was very tasty. I also had the best tartar sauce I have ever tried.

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maley66 . 2018-09-27

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Came here for my birthday especially for the Sunday roast as it's the best I've ever paid for !!!

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nicmac1405 . 2018-09-24

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The menu is limited, so you would think that it would be of a high standard...sadly this is not the case. Mains were ok, however the desserts were over priced and un-eatable. Too expensive for a good pub lunch and too poor to be classed as fine dinning.

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Mrs-H2007 . 2018-08-28

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Had a lovely meal on Saturday with friends, food was gorgeous, friendly staff & a lovely place. Will definately go back 😍

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SarahH9154 . 2018-08-27

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Stayed a week here. Excellent staff, Anthony and his team were realy great. Great food, well prepared and nicely presented food from the restaurant, with a good variety.

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Alex B . 2018-08-05

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This is a lovely place to stay with great food. The staff, especially James, are so friendly. The food was so good we ate there both nights we stayed. The room was nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable. There’s also a lovely beach and play area within walking distance. We will definitely be booking a return visit.

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26dawn . 2018-07-30

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Found this Pub/restaurant while driving the coast road, if you happen to be in the area make sure to call in, probably the best food in the southern lakes, served by pleasant staff. Some of the best mussels I have tasted in a long time, all of our food was freshly cooked, hot and very tasty. we ill certainly return next time we are in the area.

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Forfarian2013 . 2018-07-15

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Recommended by Steve Moon, Landlord of the Derby Arms, Great Urswick and a fine choice it was. Good food, good choice and good service. The positive reviews are all accurate.

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alanmiles216 . 2018-07-10

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Lovely lunch - in fact I would say that this was the best meal we had during our recent week in The Lakes. Stumbled on this gem while driving the coastal route around Ulverston. Delicious muscles, fish, risotto & scallops. Light bright setting around bar - friendly professional service. Highly recommended

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stewpot444 . 2018-07-09

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Visited the Fishermens Arms today for the first time in years. And had the Sunday lunch menu I had Tuna for start which was so tasty even my partner who is not a lover of it though it was delicious. Then we both had the Beef which was really tender loads of veg and roast potatoes and a lovely big Yorkie. Then sticky toffee between us for pud. All the meals that were coming out look very good too. Staff behind bar and waiting on staff nothing was to much trouble and smiley which is always a bonus. We will be going again soon.

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Joanne H . 2018-07-08

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Hidden out of the way. Great food, good range. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Large portions. See pictures.

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mcspanner2003 . 2018-06-26

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My wife and I stayed here for one night as a weekend away to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and we couldn't have been happier. Our check-in was quick with a friendly member of staff, and then we were shown to our room.

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iansime . 2018-06-24

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Stopped off for a quick lunch and had delicious food with lovely chunky home made Tartar Sauce with the 'posh fish finger' sandwich, and very flavoursome cauliflower curry. The people were friendly and the garden a nice place to sit (with a view of the playground if you have bored children). The Gents, I am told, is an original Art Deco delight!

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Joala . 2018-06-11

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Stayed one night with 2 friends on the 4th June, excellent accommodation excellent food & service. Highly recommend the Fishermans Arms . Cannot wait to visit this fantastic place again .

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PMBNorthYorkshire . 2018-06-05

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We’ve had a couple of Sunday lunches here in the last few weeks. Small but varied menu, the starters were the best feature especially the tempura prawns. First time we had the roast beef, decent portion but a bit tough, second time the roast lamb, unfortunately that was below average, fatty and tough. Maybe we will try the other options if we come again.

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973SimonR973 . 2018-06-02

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Stopped off on way down the coast road,was a very sunny day and views outside were glorious.Staff friendly but every One in this neck of the woods is to be honest.Good outside space,and ample parking.Ideal for families as kids play park.also outside.Didnt eat here on this occasion but haven the past and food has been great.

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shatner1975 . 2018-05-23

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As my husband works away it was a last minute booking as we weren't sure if he would get out of work on time. I was pre warned that last service was at 8pm (it was a Monday bear in mind) but she advised if we were a bit late it would be ok.

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nicmac1405 . 2018-05-22

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Just returned from a weekend away staying at the fisherman’s arm .

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bigbum0204 . 2018-05-20

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Yesterday we went to the Fisherman’s Arms which has a good reputation, in the expectation of a great early evening meal. The staff who took our order and served us were very pleasant. I ordered a starter of Mushroom and Tarragon soup which was very delicately flavoured and much to my delight, not rich and clogging due to heavy cream content. There was also a generous pat of butter for the bread – great!. For mains, I ordered a roast beef dinner and my partner ordered supreme of Chicken with garlic. His was passable but not special. My dinner, on the other hand, was not at all nice. Here is the reason why. The gravy was very sour as though it were based on balsamic vinegar. It had sweet overtones as though it was caramalised in some way. There was not much of a meaty flavour to it and it was fairly thin. Anyway, it was not at all to my liking, but these things are subjective and I can understand that someone else might find it pleasing. It contaminated all the lovely nicely cooked vegetables so that I could not eat them past the first mouthful. However, the Yorkshire pudding was so tough that I could not cut it with the knife provided. The Roast potatoes were only luke warm and their exterior was so tough it put me in mind that they had been reheated from lunchtime in a microwave. I gave some to my partner for his opinion and he agreed with me. I was assured that this was not the case but I am not convinced. We were not going to say anything and put the whole thing down to a one off case of bad luck except that we were asked if we had enjoyed it at the end of the meal (my plate full was not really touched). I made the mistake of saying I had not enjoyed it. At this point, the waiter referred our comments to the manager/owner/ person on duty. He came in and started to argue with us and became quite heated, telling us that they had been serving for many years and he was quite put out that I said the gravy was vile to my taste. His reluctance to take any criticism was a red rag to me and I listed everything else wrong with the meal and he was vehemently denying everything, despite the fact that he did not try to taste the gravy, cut the yorkshires or sample the potatoes, so how could he defend them? We were going to have a desert, but before we had the opportunity to order this, he banned us and told us the meal was free of charge, but we were never to return again! We did not have a free meal in mind, merely that our opinion should be noted, since it was asked for. We will donate the cost of the meal to a charity but beware if you want a free meal at the Fisherman’s, just tell them about the quality of the food that you have been served if you are not happy with it. If you do get banned, I can recommend the Round House, a Chinese restaurant on Biggar Bank in Barrow, right at the end of the A590, but if you make a special journey, check that it is open first.

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wybni2Bev . 2018-05-07

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What a brilliant surprise to find this gem. After such a nice sunny day this was just a cherry on the cake. Food was lovely and fresh, service friendly . We will definitely be back.

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gertruda84 . 2018-05-07

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This large roadside inn/small hotel is on a scenic stretch of rural coast road with great views across Morecambe Bay. It wasn't quite what we'd been looking for as it's a 1930s roadhouse rather than a characterful traditional village pub, and although well appointed, clean...

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SpiritOfViator . 2018-05-05

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Called here today having booked, not very busy despite being told the time slot before ours was full. Pleasant service, small but varied menu with some unusual dishes. Our choices were lamb koftas and tempura prawns, both piping hot, very tasty and of a decent...

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973SimonR973 . 2018-04-22

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Abends gibt es ein Early Bird Menu - sehr preiswert. Auf der normalen Speisekarte gibt es tolles Sirloin Beef, oder Fish and Chips mit selbergemachtem Tartare Sauce und unglaublich guten Nachspeisen. Der Raum ist sauber, gemütlich, der Service aufmerksam und schnell. Die Lage am Coast Road bietet die Nähe zum Meer - wer sich auskennt kann zwischen Schafweiden zum Strand hinunterlaufen - ein guter Verdaungsspaziergang, wenn man Lust hat. Das Lokal ist sehr sehr empfehlenswert.

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duolingoH D . 2018-04-12

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We booked for Sunday lunch and was very impressed with everything from being greeted to leaving, the food was gorgeous and I couldn’t fault anything, I would definitely return maybe for a relaxing night away next time.

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lee19712016 . 2018-04-01

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Friday evening meal with a group of 16. The service was excellent with no problem waiting for a few late arrivals. Staff very attentive, service was swift especially as variety of mains ordered.

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prenteg . 2018-03-17

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Service exerlent, food exerlent, ambience you guessed exerlent, price reasonable have good faith to recommend keep up this exerlent venue

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Simon S . 2018-03-14

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Our 3 course lunch on Sunday was superb.

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me m . 2018-03-13

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Very nice meal at the Fishermans Arms, lots of choice and good value. Nice atmosphere and very good staff. Wine very expensive 😣

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louises016 . 2018-03-03

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We had been for a drive and walk round the local hills and beach, when we saw the pub and decided to visit . The fish cake was lovely . The lambs liver was melt in the mouth , and tasted lovely. The roast beef,and Yorkshire pudding were also has nice .we also went for the chocolate Eaton mess , it was very nice , I think their was a lot of rum in it too . The staff were pleasant and helpful , the price was resnable. We would visit again when in the area .

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gothicwax . 2018-03-03

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Started by booking meal after seeing reviews online. Decided to make a special evening of it and booked a night too.

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G C . 2018-02-18

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Went for a family dinner between Christmas and New Year. Took a while to decide on a venue because of various dietary needs. the variety available was great for everyone, I personally had the confit Duck with a black cherry sauce which was superb, everyone else also finished, with pretty much clean plates, dishes included, turkey dinners, salmon, Thai fishcakes. The portions were very generous but not too much, the accompanying veggies well cooked and tasty.

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Kelvin M . 2017-12-31

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This restaurant catered for 21 of us. We pre ordered our meals and these were served quickly. The food was excellent the staff were excellent and the venue was lovely and warm and cosy. Would highly recommend.

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Sharon R . 2017-11-28

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Called in here because Ulverston was packed with the Xmas market... we only wanted a sandwich and a coffee rather than a large meal at lunchtime. Service was excellent and the food was of high quality (can recommend the hot beef and Stilton sandwich). Coffee was excellent- served piping hot unlike most places where it’s lukewarm and goes cold by the time your food arrives. A little bit pricier than average but worth it for the pleasant surroundings and quality food

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simonbM4120UT . 2017-11-26

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Good food with perfectly cooked vegetables. The sea bass was excellent as was the lamb. Accompanied by decent real ale....

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Douglas M . 2017-10-22

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We have passed this restaurant while travelling along the coastal road this time we decided to go in and have lunch.

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WolverhamptonDee . 2017-10-16

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I met friends here today and we enjoyed a very good lunch in a tranquil setting. Though ere was only one member of staff front of house she was pleasantt , friendly and efficient. The food was good we all cleared our plates.

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UlverstonJanet . 2017-08-18

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On a day trip around the Lakes, we headed down to Baycliff in search of lunch and stopped here. Friendly staff and only wanted a light snack so one of us had the white crab meat starter which was delicious and the other had the small portion fish and chips with mushy peas and tartar sauce. Very good indeed.

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Moosie57 . 2017-08-17

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Tuvimos una cena maravillosa aquí con mi familia. Las setas eran un poco sosa, pero el pescado y patatas fritas eran preciosas.

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Lisamct80 . 2017-07-23

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Excelente selección de comida. Bien cocinado y servido con verduras que estaban en temporada. Buen servicio pero el entorno un poco sosa. Maravillosas vistas.

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Un miembro de TripAdvisor . 2017-07-12

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Llegamos temprano, no hay problema, nuestra habitación estaba lista. El personal era muy simpático. La habitación era de primera clase, con vistas al mar, habitación grande. Cómoda cama, decoradas con buen gusto. Sólo nos alojamos una noche, muy recomendado

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PeteBDoncaster . 2017-07-02

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This is a seriously great pub. The staff were friendly and the food is absolutely amazing.Large portion of superbly tasty food. So impressed we have booked a table for another day whilst we were there. We highly recommend

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grizzmace . 2017-06-14

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We regularly visit this restaurant. It offers good quality food, a wide range of choices catering for all tastes. The menu offers a choice of regular or small portions which enables us to sample several courses and even enjoy the puddings. The wines are of a good quality so we really enjoy our eating experiences here.

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Jacqueline B . 2017-06-01

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The best meal I have had in a long time. Everything was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful

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johnJ6849BN . 2017-05-29

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My husband and I have eaten here several times for the Sunday roast and always had amazing food so as it was our anniversary we decided to go here to eat off the main menu.We chose the early bird menu, 2 courses for £14 or 3 courses for £18. Great value & the meals aren't any less due to choosing off this menu (as you sometimes find you get a smaller portion).For starters we had the tempura chicken & soup - which was asparagus & broccoli, both lovely & the soup was piping hot so took a while to eat.Mains, we chose the bacon chop, huge by the way, and the king prawn & mussels risotto, again both delicious. As I was quite stuffed at this point I chose the passion fruit posset as it would be light & fresh & my hubby had the sticky toffee pudding.Well worth the price & food delicious as it always is whenever we have been. Staff lovely & atmosphere is quaint. Gorgeous views too !!!Well worth a visit

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nicmac1405 . 2017-05-15

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Fabulous food and excellent service. Between us had most things on the menu and everyone's were wonderful. Highly recommended.

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Ann B . 2017-05-14

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Don't be put off by the exterior or the lack of atmosphere in the bar/restaurant - it was early evening when we arrived. The food here is really excellent; cooked by someone who cares and with great fresh ingredients. Had crab starter plus delicious home made bread and olives followed by enormous portions of fish and chips - lovely fresh fish, light batter and home made tartare sauce plus the Thai veggie curry. Really good! Finished off with lemon posset and sticky toffee also really good. Friendly and helpful staff. Will be back to try the Sunday lunch.

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NotAbby . 2017-04-29

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Lovely building, friendly staff and varied menu. We visit often and really enjoy the menu choices, the chef is very good and everything taste delicious.

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Norman P . 2017-04-18

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I last came to the Fishermans Arms some 25 years ago to attend a staff Christmas dinner. I had an accident with cranberry sauce which exploded all over my pristine white shirt and left me looking like a gunned down mafiosi in a Francis Ford Coppola movie,Thankfully cranberry sauce was not on the menu when we visited in March. The Fishermans is a fine example of a 1930's roadhouse, built in the Art Deco style and has been recently refurbished to take advantage of and use the existing decor,The dining room furniture although modern had used Art Deco features extensively.It was Sunday lunchtime and the place was packed with couples, old codgers like me and families, some with young children, The menu was varied and in my view was very nearly on the edge of fine dining.Service was quick and attentive. I had a rather nice chicken dish served with a bed of mixed root vegetables including a very tasty red cabbage presentation. This was proceeded by a starter of spring roll. My wife (another youngish codger) had a prawn cocktail starter, a main of seafood risotto and a dessert of sticky toffee pudding. Good cooking and very good value pricewise. Although busy the ambience was relaxed and cheery. I said that the restaurant / hotel had retained much of its 1930's splendour including the amazing gents lavatories, all black and white tiles and original sanitary ware.Thankfully I did not need to utilise the washrooms to clean up the cranberry sauce faux pas

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barldv . 2017-04-15

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The food served hear is of high quality with a fast menu sat on the coast road has a play area for children and a lovely country pub feel relax on a Sunday with a lunch and beautiful view

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gilly599 . 2017-04-12

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Recently stayed and ate here and everything was very good. There was a good choice of meals on the menu and a Specials Menu. The food was very good and also the service.Our bedroom was excellent and with amazing views of Morecambe Bay. The decoration and cleanliness of the room was also excellent.Very good breakfast using many local products.It's location along the coast road from Ulverston to Rampside (near to Barrow in Furness) is excellent for visiting the pretty market town of Ulverston, walking along the beach or even having a game of golf at the 6th oldest golf course on England (Furness Golf Club on Walney Island).Really enjoyed our stay and will be back.

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Garonne9 . 2017-04-09

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Great location and perfect for cheeky beer and bar meal (which we had) .. been a few times and always welcoming and value.

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Fil1236 . 2017-03-27

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Travelled a long way for a family mothers day lunch. 3 out of the 5 meals were unsatisfactory. We ordered a chicken meal & got a drumstick & a small thigh.... unbelievable. Food poor, service very average & to top it all a manager who can only be described as totally disinterested ! He could not have cared less that we were unhappy with our lunch. And a female behind the bar who was quite rude. Won't be returning here.

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Gill G . 2017-03-26

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Good choices on 1,2 or 3 course set menu for Sunday Lunch - reasonable prices for lovely food. Welcoming staff & lovely food. I would recommend!

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ShirleySB . 2017-03-19

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This restaurant is one of our go-to choices. My partner and I have eaten here numerous times and never been disappointed. The style of food is tradition and delicious using great local ingredients.

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Gemma T . 2017-03-05

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