Hare and Hounds Inn, Bowland Bridge in South Lakeland

Visited for Sunday lunch. A good selection of beers and wines, really tasty food and very friendly staff. Quite a relaxed atmosphere which was nice. My only issue was the charge for extra gravy, which seemed a bit excessive, but it wouldn’t stop me visiting again and recommending the Sunday lunch.

A warm welcome from all the staff and fires lit providing not just warmth but a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The food was excellent with a good range of gluten free choices. The waiting staff and chef were very knowledgeable and caring with regard to providing gluten free dishes.

Had very high expectations as family live close by and had recommended so we all arrived looking forward to a great experience. Decor and atmosphere very welcoming however we weren’t shown to our table just pointed in the general direction. We waited approx 20 mins for our drinks order (the waitress who was very friendly did apologise) and then another 10 mins for drinks to arrive (wrong bottle of wine). My main course which was a Buddha bowl was missing several items and was very disappointing. It was removed from the bill and we were offered a replacement but most of the table had finished eating at this point. We felt that the food albeit nice was very overpriced £150 for 4 adults and 2 children. No starters, one bottle of mid priced wine, one ale and two soft drinks. The cheese board was nearly £13 and two small scoops of ice cream for the children were £5.50 each no other desserts for the table. Service overall wasn’t attentive and we had to get up to ask them to take the drinks order, then again to ask for a wine list finally once more to ask for the bill. A real shame as we all wanted it to be better than it was.

The H&H is in a delightful peaceful location, the bedrooms are comfy, and spacious. We arrived in time for Sunday roast which was delicious, the staff and owners were both welcoming & friendly. Last night a local restaurant,Lake Road Kitchen, were invited in to serve a delicious 6 course extravaganza to a packed pub! Great atmosphere, memorable grub! We've left the H&H with full bellies and happy hearts! We'll definitely go back!

We chose the Hare & Hounds as our meeting spot for family who were arriving from different parts of the UK for a wedding the following day. Even though some of our party didn't make it to the pub in time for lunch, the management were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. I can't think of anything that could have been better, with a lovely setting, nice informal interior, great local beers (and gin!) and brilliant food - and all reasonably priced. What more can you want in a traditional English pub! Highly recommend and we'll definitely return when next in the Lake District.

Lovely food in a lovely setting. Really friendly staff who were absolutely fab with us. Would absolutely recommend.

My partner and I spent most of the day in Grasmere with our dog walking. Just before leaving a friend recommended this pub to try, so glad he did. The welcome was great, the food was excellent and you know what it wasn’t over priced. I had the Sunday roast lamb and it was superb, my partner had the fish and chips which was also superb. The service wasn’t excellent…. If you’re looking for a great location definitely visit here… oh and it’s dog friendly as well.

Went for lunchtime Sunday roast. Their website sample menu listed nut roast with very good ingredients, but on being seated we were told nut roast off the menu and it was cheese pasty instead! Seemed a cheap alternative and not really suitable for a roast dinner. Turned out worse than I thought, a very large flat slab of pastry with a slight taste of cheese through the middle. The vegetables were warmed pickled cabbage, small amount of cauliflower cheese and roast potatoes that were more like boiled potatoes with a coating on. Worst Sunday roast ever. Would not recommend.

OMG what have you done? I visited the restaurant and ordered the meat pie which was totally unrecognisable from what I have enjoyed previously. I really didn’t enjoy it and sincerely hope you will revert exactly to the old style that my friends and I much prefer. Will now think twice before returning.

We went on a Monday early evening. The staff were friendly . Unfortunately the food was so disappointing. The mezza lacked flavour and texture. The bread was dry and unappealing. The lasagna was poor. Not a good experience.

This is a delightful place, exactly what you'd want in a Lake District Country Inn. Beautiful countryside set in a traditional Inn with Old stone walls and stone floor, food is superb, we had the Sunday roast option and I chose the chicken and my wife chose the lamb. All garnished with the trimmings as you'd expect. Absolutely lovely, the service was very attentive and couldn't do enough for us. Also being dog friendly this is an exceptional place and we will be back. Thank you everyone at the hare & hounds for a beautiful day.

Great food. We all had Sunday lunch and baked cheesecake which was fantastic. The staff were particularly lovely. Thank you.

Thus is just a fantastic place to be after a busy day, sat outside, in the sunshine….. with a pint…. It’s always full of lovely people, who obviously feel the same as me… very glad to be there. The service is very great, the staff are very friendly, helpful, efficient … & most if all happy to be there. The Suave grey haired gentleman, I believe is the manager or owner is just fantastic, helpful & wants to give you the opportunity to spend you hard earned. My only comment would be I would like to see a little more Choise on the menu & May be a bit more verity….. please don’t take this as a negative ( Food is very good) I think it may be that we have been a little too much over the last few months. Thank you & keep up the good work you are doing 😁👍🏻

Excellent service and food everyone made the whole experience perfect took our mum for her 89th birthday they made it so special all singing happy birthday I highly recommend you give it try we will be back as soon as we can 😀

Five people for lunch - pub was not busy. The good: The Hare and Hounds is a traditional old country pub with a nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good food …with the exception of one meal. The bad: dead flowers on all tables (better to have no flowers than dead flowers). Slow service with one completely wrong meal served and one pot of tea forgotten about. Not the end of the world, but then this: a vegetarian meal was rejected after the first taste as being way too spicy. Soup was requested instead. Upon settling up, the bill included for both meals despite it being standard practice throughout the hospitality industry not to charge for a rejected meal …whatever the reason. Upon questioning the bill, the defence was that the meal had the word ‘spicy' in the title and that it was normally popular (which is subjective). An argument was starting so we swiftly paid for both meals without wanting to cause a scene. In all my years, this was the first time anywhere in the world that a rejected meal has ever been charged for along with its replacement. A goodwill gesture of a complimentary replacement soup, or complimentary coffees would have gone a long way towards making up for the negatives of our experience ...nobody wants an argument!

Been past this place so many times but tonight finally went for a meal. Amazing food, great location and excellent beer. Couldn’t recommend more.

We were looking for somewhere to enjoy tea outside with our little one. We were very pleased to see that they start the dinner menu from 5pm meaning it wasn’t too late for our little girl to eat. We booked last minute and we’re lucky...

This pub restaurant did not disappoint. Creative Mediterranean starter which we shared and was a generous portion. Excellent hake dish which was beautifully cooked. Excellent welcome and service

We sort of ended up here by accident, but we're really glad we did! Fabulous old pub with fabulous food and staff. Lovely atmosphere and the food is incredible. Steak & Ale pie is the best we've ever had. Huge portion absolutely stuffed full of...

We sat outside with friends for drinks after a long walk around the area. Fabulous spot with lovely views. It was busy and had a good feel to the place. Clean and staff were welcoming.

My wife and I visited for an evening meal during a short break in the Lake District. The pub was lovely, the staff were very friendly and the food was fantastic. It was a little bit on the expensive side but well worth a visit.

We went for 2 nights in feb to do some walking , our room was lovely really spacious , nice and clean , big bathroom with a roll top bath and massive shower with great views from the window , we ate in the pub...

This place truly is the most welcoming place I’ve ever visited the staff are so friendly and extremely hard working nothing is ever too much trouble. The owners Simon and Andrew work alongside there staff and are the most amazing hosts. A big Thankyou to...

What a wonderful pub! We live locally and last time we went a few years ago it was under different ownership. Anyway we thought we'd go it a go now and went there for lunch. The welcome was warm, the staff were very friendly and...

What a perfect spot for a December lunch. It was a really frosty day, as we arrived we could see the fire was on and the whole place was tastefully decorated. The food we ordered was delicious especially the Turkey Toastie. The service was excellent...

We came across this gorgeous pub during a stay at a nearby hotel. Cosy open fire, festive, extremely welcoming and most definitely worth a visit.

We were staying close by so managed to fit in a lunch, dinner and a Sunday roast at this lovely place. All the food was delicious but a special mention has to go to the ribeye with peppercorn sauce which was cooked to perfection. Good...

We spent last week down at The Lakes and were so impressed by the staff & the menus here, we had to revisit a second night to give it another go! Great atmosphere, superb local produce, we tried the lamb and beef dishes, both sublime...

This is a very characterful Lakeland pub, small but tastefully decorated Staff are welcoming and attentive. The menu is fairly small but there are daily specials with seasonal produce. Portions are a good size and the quality is first class. Been twice this month and...

Enjoyed a pub lunch at Hare & Hounds, where we last ate 25 years ago to the day after our wedding in Bowness. Although this was a nostalgia trip, the pub has undergone a positive, modern transformation under the current owners. The food was lovely...

The service was faultless, the menu was exciting and varied with goof Vegi options. Be sure to book as the restaurant is always busy

Had an excellent meeting last night . Lovely set up dinning with friendly staff. Extensive menu . I have the rib eye stake with pepper sauce . The owners have created and old word atmosphere with a great friendly service .