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Nº 135 in 434 in Allerdale

Nº 37 of 122 British in Allerdale

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We visit this pub all the time and I thought it was due a review! What an amazing place. Food is good honest pub grub with Specials. The staff are really friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is always good with locals and walkers - good craic. Almost forgot the real ale which is always being changed. Proper village pub at the heart of the community with an amazing landlady !

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JM . 2024-10-12

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Just had an Excellent Sunday lunch here and the vanilla ginger and lemon cheesecake was delicious well worth a visit, friendly staff 10/10

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alison b . 2024-08-04

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We stayed here the night before setting off to cycle the length of Hadrian's Wall. Everything about the stay was perfect. All staff were very welcoming and friendly, the room was very comfortable. Dinner and breakfast both excellent. When we are next in the area, we will definitely stay here again.

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Andy B . 2024-06-20

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Un paio di birre in questo pub di Bowness: è sicuramente il punto di ritrovo del paese, rispetto ai tradizionali pub inglesi l'ho trovato un po' freddo e con prezzi più alti della media. Ma non ho nulla di negativo da riportare, il personale è gentile.

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fds1969 . 2024-06-19

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Food wasn't great - one up from frozen really. Had steak pie and the portion was small filled mainly with congealed gravy and 3 small pieces of steak and one lump of fat, and the peas were uncooked. This cost £15.95 and did not warrant the price for the quality of the food - can get this sort of thing in Asda for £5! Disappointing as reviews are misleading and was expecting a nice quality meal for what I paid for it. Other diners wanted Sunday dinner but had sold out and everything else seemed to be of limited availability. Sorry but wont be going again.

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sharron s . 2024-06-10

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Stayed for 2 nights as we completed Hadrian's Wall. Annette and her staff were fantastic. Lovely and friendly. Good ale and excellent traditional pub food. Nothing was too much trouble for them. It's a great place to start or finish your walk

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Golfer73 . 2024-04-26

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Fantastic stay, just post Covid lockdown lifting.Lovely owner and her daughter plus great staff make this an amazing family run pub. Rooms are simple but clean, bathrooms enormous! Home cooked food just what you want for a hungry walker. Great start to our journey thank you. Simon, Liz, Dave and Sarah

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352SimonW . 2021-05-22

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The staff at this pub are amazing! Our wedding lunch was cancelled the day before due to the new tier restrictions. On a recommendation from the owner of the holiday cottage we were staying in we tried them for a last minute takeaway meal instead. Apparently they do not normally do this at lunchtime but as soon as they heard it was for our wedding they immediately agreed with very short notice. Choice of food was brilliant and all was absolutely delicious....home cooked, hot, good sized portions (and puddings were particularly good!)Without ever having sat down in the pub I would recommend it to all and when we return once Covid restrictions are lifted, we will certainly be looking forward to a visit and meal “inside”!Thank you again!

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fionamY4961HI . 2021-01-01

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Such lovely friendly staff! Good traditional food, well cooked Careful Covid measures, but not over intrusive.

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gillt613 . 2020-10-04

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Spent a week in Bowness-on-Solway and the Kings Arms had been recommended to us by the owners of Solway Cottage. Our first impression driving past was that it was just a small pub and didn’t look anything special - how wrong were we!The owners, Pam and Annette along with their family were some of the most welcoming, nicest, friendliest people we’ve ever met. We ate in there on numerous occasions throughout the week as the food was just excellent. All the meals are home prepared and cooked with the chips being some of the very best we’ve ever had.All in all we want to thank Pam, Annette, Sammie and Meg for making us feel so comfortable and wish you every success with your new venture.

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susant98 . 2020-10-03

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My son and I drove over to Burgh on Sands, then on to Bowness for lunch. The mist and drizzle spoilt our chance to admire the views, but at least we had a fine lunch at the Kings Arms.The staff were extremely friendly, very professional and diligent re virus safety, and the meals were excellent. I had fish and chips which came with salad and mushy peas, and my son had steak pie with the same trimmings. Apart from the quality there was plenty of it. My son thought the real ales were decent (not great), and I played safe with Peroni (always good).

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237enigma . . 2020-09-29

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We were in Bowness for a week, finishing Hadrian’s Wall and coastal walking. We visited the pub four times, two for drinks and two for great pub grub. Our favourite was the really tasty, traditional chips. Plenty of veggie and vegan choices plus traditional pub grub. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

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Night49 . 2020-09-26

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Decided to do a walk round Drumburgh and Glasson which should have been 5 miles however decided to do a detour to the King's Arms in Bowness on Solway. Rang up with 3 miles to go to check pub was open ( as 2 previous were shut) and serving food. Spoke with a lovely lady who told me they stopped serving at 3pm but, as we had done a long walk, would ensure we got something to eat. On arrival met with a friendly face and served great sarnies and chips with nice pint of Wainwrights. We came in this pub 8 years ago when we walked Hadrian's Wall and everything has been updated. Lovely pub and great staff, thanks for looking after us.

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Tony H . 2020-09-23

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When an area is low on choices it’s even more pleasing when the one you go with works out. Really welcoming place (we even got chatting with a regular) and fresh, tasty food served promptly. Special mention for the excellent fish and chips and steak and ale pie.

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Hocha1 . 2020-09-09

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Enjoyed a Friday evening drink here and then our evening meal on Sunday Very welcoming and good really nice Excellent little pub central to the village

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denisew501 . 2020-09-06

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Great little friendly pub miles from anywhere. We were a family of five with two dogs so couldnt eat in the restaurant so always a bit wary of where we would be seated. Nice table with a few others eating around us so a bit of an atmosphere. Good reduced menu, thai was good, lamb chops were very good and the fish in batter was also very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful.Would recommend the few extra miles to try this pub out

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Mishmash64 . 2020-08-29

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Many people end or begin their Hadrian’s Wall journey at Bowness and tourist money is beginning to trickle through the economy of this tiny village. The Kings Arms was for a long time the only option but is now in competition with Hunters Bistro. We booked KA because they answered the phone and were pleased with the choice. Sammie the main cook fully understands dairy free and gluten free and it‘s good to be able to order with confidence. She’s also super-cheerful and has her heart in her job. The fish and chips was delicious. The pub also sells the Wall passports and T shirts, and had all its COVID protocols sorted out.

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754620 . 2020-08-19

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Despite living nearby, I'd never visited this pub until now. Parking is a bit of an issue which we expected, but we found a spot eventually. From the moment we walked in my whole family felt very welcome, what a lovely atmosphere this place has. It was busy due to the 'Eat out to help out' scheme but this didn't affect our experience at all. We ordered a mixture of mains, one of which was the trio of minted lamb. I must admit, it was a little pinker than I would cook it myself, but my word it was divine. The chicken goujons were amazing (so my teenage daughter said anyway), and we all commented on the quality of the home made chips...yum!We will definitely be back again soon.

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Jaysee1980 . 2020-08-13

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What a great place! Here we had three meals off the takeout menu, we were all astounded by the quality and taste of the food, a simple yet effective menu. Whilst waiting a few minutes for the food we enjoyed a drink, where we found the staff to be very welcoming and pleasant. A fantastic experience and we will hopefully return again one day and have the chance to eat in with our food.

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Yorkieabroadie . 2020-08-06

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We arrived at this pub after a 12 mile walk and never felt so welcome to a village pub. The food was excellent and the portions were very generous. The service was 5-star and extremely attentive to our needs. Lots of options to cater for gluten free too! Overall a fabulous experience and we can’t wait to go back!

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Emily O . 2020-08-01

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Great proper British pub with a classic menu complemented by a full range of dietary options - vegan, vegetarian, gluten free & dairy free. Team had put thorough but not restrictive Covid procedures in place and staff were attentive, helpful and very friendly. Food was good. We had fish & chips, gammon egg & chips (daughter amused by the c.70’s pineapple ring) and vegan Thai curry.Enjoyable meal, nice friendly ambience.

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Rachii72 . 2020-07-28

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Family stopped for an evening meal, whilst on a short stay in the area - Received a warm welcome. Food was excellent - fantastic chips! - great value for money. Normally like to try different places whilst away but looking to return.

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181ramsayb . 2020-07-21

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Fantastic local pub heart of the village of Bowness-on-Solway, landlady & her team were so friendly & welcoming, made us feel like our local at home, home cooked food, go & say hello well worth a visit

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858debbieh . 2020-01-31

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Landlady was happy to serve us sandwiches and chips even though she was really running just a Sunday lunch menu; we weren't needing a full meal. Super friendly atmosphere is the usual in here. Always a warm welcome in this pub *****

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Z1359HWsamanthaw . 2019-11-15

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Very good value food. Ham salad had a very generous portion of ham off the bone and good chips as a side order. Staff very friendly and happy to fill you in on the local history.

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adrianw851 . 2019-11-08

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We visited the pub on Saturday 2nd November and had a lovely day. From the get go, the landlord was really welcoming and even offered us a lift home to our nearby lodge at the end of the evening. The beers and ales on offer were great and really reasonably priced. We opted to eat lunch at the Kings Arms and it did not disappoint. The food was homemade, really tasty and again reasonably priced. We ended up staying at the pub for over 5 hours and really enjoyed our time.We're already planning a trip back to the area and making sure more than one visit to the Kinds Arms is included!

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Claire O . 2019-11-04

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Staff are so friendly and the service was great, the menu is traditional English with a few nice options ....Great place to eat the night before the wall !

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Adrian S . 2019-10-13

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had a wonderful dinner with another hiking couple at the end of Hadrian's Wall. such fun to raise a glass and toast begin done. great atmosphere and lively space.

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mimitxrngr . 2019-10-08

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We booked a table here (reccomended as it gets busy) the night before we began walking the Hadrians Wall path. We had seen some less complimentary reviews so came with some trepidation. Where on earth the other reviewers got their views from I do not know as the place is warm and welcoming. The service and general hosting was excellent and the food and beer were both spot on. I couldnt fault any part of our visit.

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Kevin W . 2019-09-18

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We ate at the Kings Arms the night before starting our Hadrian's Wall hike. We loved the atmosphere and the food, and we had two lovely conversations with locals and/or visitors also having a meal. The staff were very helpful and welcoming, and we are from the US, which has earned the right to be seen negatively of late, given our political situation. Can't believe some of the fussy, lukewarm reviews here grumping about the staff or their attitude. Don't believe it! Those reviewers have dark souls : - ) This was a great start to our trip and we loved it.

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sldufhglviuser . 2019-09-13

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This is the only gig in town. Good basic, tradional pub food, owner makes her own gluten free pies which were very good, advisaable to phone ahead. The odd thing is that the locals gather around the bar at the narrowest point of the pub making it tricky to navigate from the dining room to the loos.

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GandC_UK . 2019-08-20

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As the sole pub / eatery in Bowness on Solway, the Kings Arms must hoover up pre and post-Hadrian's Wall walk trade. The food is suitably sustaining - plenty of pies, steaks, and traditional pub fare. I enjoyed a tasty - although volcano-hot - lasagne served with chips and garlic bread in an orgy of carb-loading. Prices are extremely reasonable. The décor is old-fashioned and the pub permits dogs, even in eating areas, which might not be to everyone's tastes. However the King's Arms served its purpose more than adequately.

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79CTS . 2019-08-02

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Kings Arms verkade vara den centrala samlingspunkten i byn. De serverar mat och dricka i princip hela dagen.

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Jan-Olov W . 2019-07-17

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Warm welcome and good straightforward food with some fine ales. Excellent value and recommend. Friendly staff.

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CP-Porters . 2019-06-13

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Bedienungen wirkten etwas unwillig, haben sich eher mit sich selbst beschäftigt als mit uns neuen Gästen. Das Essen war aber lecker und wurde schnell gebracht.

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tantepanja . 2019-06-12

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The King's Arms is a pub that offers traditional British pub fare along with good drinks and beers on tap. The steak and ale pie was delicious. The fish and chips are also recommended. The service can be a little slow as business can pick up quickly, but the staff is friendly. If you are in a hurry, this may not be your best option, but there are few choices of where to eat in Bowness. The food is definitely worth the wait. For those starting their trek along the Hadrian's Wall Path from Bowness, you can purchase a hiking passport here.

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DrRich4BNA . 2019-06-09

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Pamela a really friendly waitress. Great beer and a huge array of choices on meal including vegetarian and vegan. I had a Stilton vegetable crumble which was delicious. Lovely friendly atmosphere

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biddylindop . 2019-05-11

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On the evening before walking Hadrians Wall A group of 10 of went to The Kings Arms for food and beer. It’s a great little pub with really friendly welcoming staff, good food and good beer. Well worth a stop.

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WirksWanderer . 2019-05-10

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If you are lucky enough to be in the area, you must stop and eat at this pub. The food is phenomenal! Being a vegetarian, sometimes it is harder in small towns to find a good meal. I had two different dishes at this establishment and I would be hard pressed to choose a favorite as they were both totally awesome. The people that work there are upbeat and friendly. It is a really great place!

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597betha . 2019-05-07

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Starting our Hadrian's Wall Path journey, we came to this cosy pub on our first evening in England. We may just have found the best dinner of the entire trip. The chili con carne is absolutely amazing and the dairy- and gluten free and vegetarian/vegan options are abundant. The staff is friendly and very helpful.

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Yannick3210 . 2019-04-27

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Plus points, despite being the only pub in the village the food was good, the service was OK and they were plainly investing in upgrading the premises.

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Rick S . 2019-02-21

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Bowness-on-Solway is a small village that relies on it's location at the end of Hadrian's wall for tourism revenue. The Kings Arms is about the only place in town for dinner, but they don't take that fact for granted. The service is good, the food is good, the beer is good and they are renovating to make it larger. Nice place.

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idzilla . 2018-10-18

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Walked the entire Hadrian's wall path, east to west, and were looking for some food. The Kings Arms is pretty much the only option. However with a variety of beers and ales on draft and a good selection of food we were vary satisfied. Ambiance leaves a bit to be desired, looks like they are renovation some of the interior.

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Jos v . 2018-10-04

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We dropped in here at the end of our walk, with the intention of having beers and dinner while waiting for the bus back to Carlisle. What a great experience. Although the premises were under renovation, the waitstafdf was great, the beer was great and the food was beyond expectations! All at very reasonable prices.

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thekilleens2018 . 2018-10-04

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With such a large menu I didn't expect the food to be freshly prepared and so it proved.

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sugerglider . 2018-10-01

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We started our wall hike in Bowness on Solway. We spent the night at the Kings Arms, we also ate supper and breakfast at the pub. We were greeted by a cup of tea and a warm welcome. Supper was very good and reasonably priced. The rooms were clean and tidy, beds were fresh and comfortable. Breakfast was a full English and met all the rquirements of a group of guys about to start the wall walk.

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speedybee12 . 2018-10-01

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Went for food on our one night in Bowness-on-Solway. Good food and beer but what really made it were the staff - very friendly and helpful. It was really busy with people eating, they did find us a table but it might be worth booking.

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780emman . 2018-09-23

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Great food, friendly locals, great beers and a great location.

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Lala L . 2018-09-09

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Classico pub al centro di Bowness con piatti locali. Pulito e ordinato attualmente ci sono lavori in corso all'interno, ma è comunque aperto. Trasmette le partite del campionato di calcio inglese ed il personale è disponibile e gentile. Prezzi nella media. Una buona sosta per una birra e per un buon pranzo.

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Luca Z . 2018-08-28

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The pub itself is friendly, helpful and the food at night was really delicious- thanks to Sammie for looking after us so well. Despite their own renovations the pub put us up in the B&B; as our own accomadation fell through last minute on our C2C cycle journey. We couldn't say enough good things about the staff, how accommodating staff were and how comfortable the room was! Thank you so much!!

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R6712PBruthh . 2018-08-09

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We were on holiday in the village and visited on several occasions as the food was excellent, the staff were so friendly and helpful, and our dog received her drink first! They really could not do enough for us. Look forward to returning in the future.

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Barbara T . 2018-08-07

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Booked a table, but they moved us to a quieter part of the restaurant as there were loads of locals being loud. Appreciated! Food was good and service fast and friendly.

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Izzy1367 . 2018-08-05

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Village offerings are limited so having a good pub was welcome. The beer and cider were local and refreshing and the meals traditional pub food were tasty. They were undergoing a bit of a renovation and will probably be even better in future. Definitely a worthwhile stop for dinner.

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Christopher K . 2018-08-02

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Lets be honest there are not a lot of choices here in Bowness. We dined here on our last night. The pub was undergoing renevations. Food is fine and the beer selection is good. Nothing is amazing but it is good solid comfort food. Good ambiance. Very pleasant help

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david g . 2018-07-19

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The Cumberland Sausage was good with what seemed to be proper skin and is sourced from a local butcher and the Gammon the same. Served with the usual sides typical of pubs in Cumbria. Service was great.

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TheSnakebite . 2018-07-13

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We were staying in the Shore Gate House and came here for a meal. The staff were lovely and the food hearty as you would expect and the beer was great.

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Kevin A . 2018-07-07

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fantastic food, very friendly. did amazingly well considering they were in the middle of renovating.

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maribinnie . 2018-06-18

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The pub is in mid renovation and has a limited choice of food and drink and zero ambience.

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LizRPoole . 2018-06-16

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We had come into Bowness to start our Hadrian's Wall Walk. We wanted to experience a "real English Pub". When we opened the door to the Kings Arms we had stepped into what felt like a construction zone. All of this disappeared with Megan's fabulous service, cheerfulness, hard work and a pint. She was wiping down tables and assured us all would be set back to normal by dinner time. As we sipped our beer she was friendly, answered our questions and was a wonderful hostess. She was right. By dinner time the place looked like the thriving pub it is with locals and walkers all being tended to by the very cheerful and helpful staff. We told everyone we came across that was heading West on their walk, "Stop at the Kings Arms and say hi to Megan from the Canadians!". We are grateful for such friendly hospitality to start our walk off in such a wonderful manner. When construction is finished to their addition I imagine the Kings Arms will be an exceptional place to stay as well!

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biancam595 . 2018-06-10

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In Bowness gibt es nicht viel. Dieser Pub ist das Mekka der Hiker. Interessante Begegnungen garantiert. Essen war lecker. Personal...

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Isa-Studie_X . 2018-06-01

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A super pub serving a very decent and welcome range of ales - we had Wainwright's and it didn't touch the sides as we celebrated the end of a week walking the Wall. The landlady and bar staff couldn't have been more welcoming. The food...

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Michael G . 2018-05-24

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I had dinner here the day before I started walking the Wall. This was a really friendly village pub and the staff looked after me well even though they were very busy with the locals and other walkers. Portions were massive! I couldn't fit in...

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MilleVoci . 2018-05-20

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Having finished our splendid feat of walking Hadrian’s Wall we were looking forward to our celebratory meal. The pub is in the middle of a refurbishment and so a tad grubby. Saying that the food was superb and I can imagine this place will be...

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CarolIan . 2018-04-15

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We had dinner here the night before starting the Hadrian's Wall walk, and got a great lasagne. The building is still being renovated and partially resembled a building site when we were there at Easter, but the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. I'd look...

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AW41T3 . 2018-04-13

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This place was in the middle of refurbishment at the moment. Parts of it are a building site, bar area still bear plaster and not complete, having said that it did not spoil our evening at all. How they managed to serve us good wholesome...

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AJLunn . 2018-04-02

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We ended our Hadrian's Wall Path walk in Bowness-on-Solway and we were so pleased to have a decent pub meal here and the excellent and friendly service too. The owner is able to cater for special dietary needs; I am vegan and I had a...

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Estelle S . 2017-10-21

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We had a lovely meal on our final night after walking Hadrian's Wall. They provide high quality home made food, the specials were excellent, very friendly service. It is a locals pub.

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WestSussexWhitefox . 2017-10-06

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This is a funny place: we were a group of six hikers and have been the only guests in the afternoon for a beer and almost the only guests in the evening for dinner. Staff is super friendly and food was good traditional pub food....

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Christine S . 2017-10-04

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We had a meal here after completing the Hadrians Wall Walk.

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Tim C . 2017-09-22

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Eat here on the last night of our Hadrians Wall walk. The food and drinks were good and fast in arriving (Sunday night). Good quality food friendly people. Would recommend this facility to everyone.

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Brian H . 2017-09-16

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We were cycling through Bowness-on-Solway on our way along Hadrian's Cycleway. We were hungry and asked one of the locals where we might pull in for some lunch given it was nearly 2pm. Luckily enough, the local we asked was the daughter of the proprietor of the Kings Arms and said she would cook us food herself if the kitchen was closed!

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TravelEmmPee . 2017-08-28

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Lovely place to relax and unwind. Great atmosphere for an evening meal in a quaint little village. Plenty of food and great service.

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Philkaz . 2017-08-24

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Our first night before beginning the 84 mile walk along Hadrian's Wall path, we visited the Kings Arm pub, and enjoyed a delicious meal. Steak and Kidney pie was amazing, the fish and chips delicious and the beer welcome after a long day of travel.

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Wink27 . 2017-08-17

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A great pub with real ales and excellent food. A great welcome and very friendly atmosphere.

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waleswoody . 2017-08-16

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the pub was the only place to eat in the village .we were advised to book but it wasn't necessary as it was quiet.The food was ok and they sold beer and the other bonus was the dog was allowed in the bar thank you.

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markabol . 2017-08-16

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Visited on a Sunday night after completing the Hadrians wall walk. Booked s table but was not too busy. Quite a few menu items were unavailable. We had chicken pie and chilli with rice but they ran out of rice so had to have chips too, tasted good though. Good gluten free choices. First beer was off but they replaced without complaint. Experience could have been better but hearty pub food.

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Lewis_England_9 . 2017-08-07

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Enjoyed a wonderful well deserved meal after 24 mile walk on the last day of the Wall walk.The haddock based fish and chips was fresh and tasty as was the local sausage. Friendly pub atmosphere in the bar.

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blbaj2015 . 2017-08-04

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We had walked the Hadrian's Wall and had been looking forward to celebrate with a good dinner, especially as fresh Solway salmon was supposed to be on the menu. This was the worst meal of the whole walk -salmon was off, as was chicken curry. The rest of the menu was pre-Jamie Oliver British, pâté, prawn cocktail...I won't go into the rest. To be avoided.

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Nicdav1 . 2017-07-19

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We were two tired, retirees who had just completed a ten mile walk from a few miles outside the historic little city of Carlisle. We only hoped for a rest and perhaps a cup of tea,but our expectations were exceeded. A menu was produced ,but when I commented too my husband that I would really love a Cheddar cheese and sweetpickle sandwich, the friendly lady behind the bar said that that would be no trouble ( although it was not on the sandwich menu. It came beautifully arranged on bed of freshest salad/ coleslaw. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and we both felt instantly "at home ".We hope to go back!

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Winni_9 . 2017-07-11

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Visited here for a meal. Good well cooked food. Generous portions. Salmon delicious. New potatoes flavoursome. Chips to die for. Sponge Puds so light it would rude not to have one. The atmosphere is very friendly with lots of locals who are happy to chat. Really enjoyed our visit - thank you.

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llherr . 2017-07-01

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Don't get me wrong - this was a nice pub with typical old English pub atmosphere and good food. But my expectations were too high after hiking the 84 mile Hadrian's Wall Path. I was looking forward to a spot that would be a great end to a fabulous trip, and as other walkers said it is an okay place but nothing special. The staff have seen 100s (1000s?) of walkers and have long since moved past wanting to engage with outsiders who will be moving on the next day.

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LoveToTravel3102 . 2017-06-29

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Happy three evening meals here during our two week stay. Great selection of food and even our gluten free party member was well catered for. The landlady and crew were great and the stories of the farming life were hilarious.

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Alistair S . 2017-06-15

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friendly pub with good food, very hungry after 50 miles cycle ride, great place to stop off. Just as well as very limited choices in Bowness on Solway

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rugbyleaguefan . 2017-06-07

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We used this as a watering hole before starting our bike ride along the route of Hadrian’s Wall. Being the only pub in the village does make for a lack of competition but I really enjoyed my visit. The menu might not have been all that extensive but I would not expect anything else considering their non tourist trade cannot be too high. Bowness on Solway is not a very big place. The food though was lovely and the portions were generous. The beer selection was quite good as well with a couple of local brews on tap. The price of the beer was also very reasonable. A great place to either start or end your odyssey along the Wall.

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LennyBanter . 2017-06-03

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This was a perfect way to end our walk. The lamb chops were delicious , beer really good, and the people were so friendly. We were waiting for our ride to take us to Carlisle, and so they let us wait there Until later in the evening. The locals came in and it was so much fun talking to them. Up until now we were mostly talking to tourists who were also doing the wall, so this was a perfect way to end the walk.

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John L . 2017-05-23

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Great landlady. Pretty good food. Great to play pool and darts. It is also the only pub for miles around

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CGGINGER . 2017-05-04

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Good atmosphere pubEasy (not fussy) pub food. Fair price on food and drink. Quick serviceSelection of nice alesPool table and games machines

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walkingjmt . 2017-05-03

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Advised by my B & B host to go early as sometimes they close if business is slow I walked back up into town to grab a quick dinner after a short rest (16 mile hike that day). The place wasn't busy and I got a quiet table, scrounged some reading material, and looked over the menu. I'd had standard pub fare for most of my stops along the way and decided to go with the special of the day...Lasagna. It wasn't bad. A local ale rounded out the meal. It remained quiet 'till I was ready to leave and I was able to overhear the local gosip as the bartender and barmaids chatted nearby. Nothing fancy, not too expensive, food was hot and good and in good quantity. What I needed having finished the 84 miles of Hadrian's Wall that afternoon.

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Dan G . 2017-04-24

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Beer good and service lovely. Afraid that's as good as it gets. Pub very dated and tables a little 'sticky'. Food adequate but of no quality. Shame as the village craves a little quality as many tourists in area for Hadrian's Wall Walk. Hope there's an investment in pub as it could be a goldmine.

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sputcarey . 2016-11-28

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As the only pub at the end of the Hadrian's Wall Path the standard of food on offer was very poor. Reasonable atmosphere but there was very poor choice and the absence of any other choice in the village means complacency has seriously set in here.

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Maggie D . 2016-10-13

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This was to be frank a bit of a time warp. It was the venue for the celebration of our End of Wall Walk dinner, but after some very good eating experiences along our route, this was just pub grub from the 70s. No complaints about the food, but it was nothing other than the completely ordinary. The chips were good. The chicken curry, home cooked, was just bizarre.I don't want to give the impression that we were misled in any way, but I think that the pub trades in its way of operating on the fact that it is the only restaurant in town. And at the end of 16.5 miles from Carlisle, we were in no mood to look elsewhere. This I a shame, because I imagine that, as a business opportunity, there is considerable scope for development here. Hadrian's Wall walking will become increasingly popular as overseas holidays become more expensive. Yet people are prepared to spend more if what they are buying is seen to be a quality product. The welcome that we received was genuine, and the beer was good. But do not expect a banquet.

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Aidan L . 2016-09-22

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Good pub grub. Cozy with lots of Hadrians wall walkers and locals. Pretty much the only place in town for lunch, dinner and drinks.

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Stephen L . 2016-09-20

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Lovely home style food, lots of it and very friendly staff. It was recommended to us by the owner of the Shore Gate House guest house.

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Steve H . 2016-09-05

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We had fabulous and wholesome delicious meals here and a thoroughly enjoyable evening with great beers and ales. We look forward to revisiting in the near future and once again enjoying their welcoming hospitality.

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MajorWalker2 . 2016-09-03

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Nothing wrong with the welcome in the only pub in the village, nor the bar food on offer, which was properly cooked and wholesome. The choice of beers on tap was a bit limited to summer ales, if I recall correctly, but this probably changes later this year. A good honest pub, nothing fancy but perfectly satisfactory for drinks and food.

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SolarPanelPhil . 2016-08-24

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Had sandwiches and a pint here for lunch. Very good. Thick door-step sandwiches and they did a half-portion for our 6yo son. Worth a visit.

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thistle-do-nicely . 2016-08-15

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No choice but to eat here if you don't want to drive anywhere but the food was OK with large portions. Vegetables were a bit overcooked but it's a nice pub in a lovely remotr viullage.

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Sue B . 2016-07-26

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A really quaint pub and the food was really delicious. The beef pie and the chicken Kiev was gorgeous. However, this review would have been very different if the landlady hadn't been on her toes and saved the situation all because of a waiter who really had no idea. One of our group ordered the gammon, egg & chips which arrived cold and really hard to cut. So we sent it back saying... If there is a hot piece of gammon available just take off the cold meat and replace it with a hot slice. The waiter returned with the same plate which still had the cold gammon and my fellow diner was told that he could eat the cold one for now and a new one would be arriving soon. So there he sat for 8 minutes with the egg and chips getting cold, a very unhappy diner! We were NOT happy..... until the owner arrived with the new meal and realised what the waiter had done. She was soooo apologetic and honestly so!I'm glad I'm now able to write this excellent report about the food because it was so yummy but it could have been so different; all because of an untrained server. Hopefully he'll be given a bit more training on how to read a situation with a "paying" guest. I'd happily eat here again.

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stableboyuk . 2016-07-24

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Situated in the heart of the village just a short stroll from our B & B great pub food a real treat to be able to try the Solway Salmon on the menu. Really friendly and nice people running the place.

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pcallesen . 2016-07-14

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Lucky to have a fresh salmon from the Solway Firth! Make sure you book ahead as it was fully booked the night we were there.

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Pangers-on-tour . 2016-07-12

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