Lanty Slee’s Langdale in South Lakeland

The food was overpriced and underdelivered. Good music though 🙏. Lovely setting too. Beer selection could be better.

Having criticised this place (Stickle Barn is it's name) last year for its extortionate drinks prices, we chose to give it another go (having already popped in to the ever dependable ODG where we enjoyed great cask beers in the sun). It proved a much cheaper visit this time, however, as they had no cask beer on at all. Foreign lager and Guinness were available, in a place that purports to celebrate Cumbrian produce. Another 'Lakes' place bites the dust - but the Old Dungeon Ghyll is more than adequate compensation. Visit there instead.

We hoped this place would be open today. It was. Previously National Trust owned, it's now in private hands. Excellent light bite lunch, flat bread and humus and two bottles of local beer. No draught available. Friendly staff and excellent food and drink.

First time we have had a meal here since Lanty Slee's took over Stickle Barn. At first glance the veggie options seemed limited but we found some good choices although a few more would be good. Food freshly prepared, tasty and very hearty just what we needed. Live music outside when we arrived.

This place was always lovely, but could you believe that it could get better? Well, it has. The National Trust run pub was good, but you could tell it was run by amateurs. The food was good, but basic. The beers were excellent. Now, they've taken everything wonderful about the place and delivered bags of unique character, amazing food and top tier service and experience. It is simply one of the best pubs you can visit today. The staff are all proper old hands who know what they're doing. The chef is clearly incredibly talented and yet still makes pretty humble food. The prices are all incredibly reasonable. The atmosphere is a perfect mix of fun, surprising and yet easy and affable. It's not electric fire, it's not log fire, it's the nothern lights. They make their own tipples, but don't cloud the place with them. They still serve brilliant brews and lovely wines. The star of the show though is the absolutely fantastic food which cannot missed.

This was once a great walkers pub with a lovely atmosphere run by the National trust.It is now run by an independent company and the whole ambience of the place had changed.The home made stews have been replaced with sausage in a roll and natchos! A real shame.The prices are astronomical.For example,”soup of the day” is……..wait for it..£10🥲🥲.The sausage in a roll…£16….you can not justify these prices anywhere.A pot of tea £4. However, the staff are great,the fire was going and the beer selection is good.Would I eat here..? No.But worth stopping for a pint.

We have just had the most amazing experience in the Langdale valley ever. We have been coming here for 40 years and tonight was the biz!!! Joe and his team were awesome. Nothing was too much trouble. A fantastic atmosphere. Attention to detail. And awesome live music.

We arrived in 18” of snow and the fantastic staff could not have been happier to see us. We had a booking and they went out of there way in horrendous weather to open for us. We were so grateful. We had the restaurant to ourselves and had a fantastic time with great food and service. Well done and thank you!!

Came to stay for the weekend in the bunk house behind the pub, accommodation was perfect for the group, clean rooms and hot showers! Perfect after a long walk. We sampled a few of the local beers from the bar and also some of the locally distilled spirts next to the fire pit in the extensive terrace out the front of the building, and enjoyd some great live music on Saturday night in the bar. Beautiful setting great base of operations for walking holidays, a wholsome menu to fill up on including full English breakfast, small plates, great bar food and full selection of quality lunch and dinner options not to mention a proper Sunday roast!. A special mention for the staff who looked after us over our stay, a great team! everyone was very welcoming helpful and friendly thankyou guys was awesome to meet you all! 5 stars would definitely recommend a vist

Lovely, warm welcoming. The stickle barn has really upped its game. Lovely friendly staffamzibg selection of drinks. The food is amazing. Unusual menu at first look, but food is amazing. Best burger and sticky fries - fabulous. Generous portions are really tasty. Can recommend the...

Extraordinary restaurant in the Langdale Valley, with food of the highest order, and service to match. Arrived at peak lunch time today with family, and a table was made up for us in no time at all. Drinks order was capped by THE most magnificent...

The food is exceptionally delicious, and the flavors transport me straight to India. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a delightful dining experience. The menu offers a wide variety of authentic dishes, and the quality is consistently top-notch. I can't get enough of their...

Exceptional food, great atmosphere & great staff. The manager cant do enough for you and really makes you feel welcomed. We enjoyed it so much we went 2 days consecutively for food & drinks.

Great food , big chose kids food and amazing cakes , world class cocktails, amazing views and free car park recommend everyone good fun

This restaurant once run by the National Trust was a great place to stop after a long climb.You got lovely Mugs of tea, to drink in front of the open fire home made cakes and the food was just superb.Again home made soups and broths...

Good points: Friendly staff. Clean toilets and a nice dining area. Good beer. Bad points: Food was overpriced and poor quality. Sadly I would not eat here again. Was a lot better in the past.

Visited last minute as dinner plans had fallen through. We visited ahead of time and staff were understanding and accommodating to our situation. When we visited, food was delicious and staff were friendly and welcoming.

Lovley and accommodating staff. Plenty of options including vegan and vegetarian. Food was good quality.

We spontaneously happened upon Stickle Barn earlier in our trip and endeavoured to come back! We were a bit skeptical to come when reading other reviews but my group and my experience here was completely different from other reviewers. Last orders were earlier than advertised...

Great service! Thoroughly enjoyed the lamb burger. The staff were really friendly and polite. I will definitely be coming back!

Walked in at 5.30 to be immediately told if we wanted to order food we better get our order in quickly as they were closing the kitchen early and that last orders would probably be about 7. We were made to feel like an inconvenience...

We love Lanty Slees in Elterwater so were really looking forward to checking out the one in the Langdales. Went to the bar for drinks. They had 2 pumps of Budvar, Guiness and Bluebird bitter. There were staff milling about looking disinterested, one serving. Hardly...

POORLY kept beer which was FLAT and VERY overpriced will be bypassing this place on future visits by myself and walking friends

If you enjoy being served a very expensive pint of beer which is clearly 20%+ short measure and eating overpriced, poor quality, hot dogs then you will feel welcome here. We didn’t! Staff couldn’t be bothered and things only improved when we left the building.

Having grown tired of its unpredictability (no food, friendly but terribly slow service, random shutting times ... the typical NT 'business' acumen!) we stopped visiting Stickle Barn a couple of years ago. But, after reading it was now under new management ('Lanty Slees'), we visited...

The Sticklebarn has been around for a long time and has recently been acquired by new management. There has been a great improvement in ambiance (super new solid oak tabletops, brighter décor and very friendly and efficient, helpful staff. Gone, too, is the awful vegan...

Have been waiting to return after the reopening, having been many times including new years. A disappointment in the prices! £4 for a cup of tea! The massive queue to be served didn't help either even though all tables in the main bar area were...

I visited here for the first time since it changed hands. Whilst the location is great with great views and a large car park, the atmosphere wasn’t great and the staff I didn’t find friendly. I had a pint and before I had finished I...

Popped in for dinner and a pint on the way back from a visit to Rydal Water whilst staying at The Old Dungeon Ghyll. Lovely refreshing pint , ok yes a bit pricier than I’m used to but hey, we’re on holiday . Ordered food...

Always been a favourite but after visiting yesterday really disappointing, BH weekend sunny day 2 staff serving on the bar and about 10 collecting glasses and chatting, huge queues, inexperienced staff that couldn’t maybe get the other drinks if the pump they want is in...

Make sure you have deep pockets when visiting here and ear plugs, when we visited there was a singer outside that was far too loud and in competition with another musician at the pub next door, hardly a peaceful drink in the langdale’s . Poor...

Visit a couple of times for a well earned post walk drink. There was a selection of ales on offer which were well kept. I didn't eat but the food that went past me looked excellent. In respect of the prices, it was £5.50 for...

Yes, the prices have increased but hasn't everything everywhere?! I'd rather have the choice of an open Sticklebarn than an empty closed one! Lovely coffee & a delicious slab of Guinness chocolate cake consumed whilst enjoying the lovely Langdale scenery we know & love so...

We were disappointed by what the new owners have to offer. We had just climbed to Stickle tarn and we’re looking to stay for lunch but just had a drink and went to a nearby village pub for lunch instead. Not sure this pub has...

It’s ok…we had a drink after climbing to stickle tarn, we were after some lunch but nothing on the menu appealed, it was either a hot dog/burger/salad or tapas style grazing dishes. I’m not sure what customers this place is aiming for it is a...

NIce decor and good its reopened (Stickle Barn from NT), but food is overpriced and mediocre, £17 for a meat pie, pot of tea £4, the most expensive I've ever seen for tea in the UK, so I didnt order one - fancy loose leaved...

Stickle Barn has always been a great location near the head of Langdale. Shame about the now pricey food and drinks. I ordered steak pie & mash, unfortunately I was given steak pie contaminated with blue cheese - horrible to my taste....beware.

This has always been one of our favourite pubs for relaxing after exploring the amazing countryside around it, and it does not disappoint now Lanty Slee's have taken over management. Food, Beers, Cakes - all delicious, amazing service with friendly staff and a great atmosphere....

I understand recently reopened after brand change. Lovely venue and staff were friendly and attentive. I can only go by our experience on the day. There was a very limited menu due to supply issues, and only one Ale available out of the 3 pumps...

Drove up to Stickler Barn for a coffee at this NT property only to discover that Lanty Slee’s have expanded and now operate this facility as well as Elterwater. Definitely a good move as the welcome and coffee were great. They have refurbished the interior...

Pricey.. £4 for a cuppa nearly had a heartattack! But brillant food and incredible staff and atmosphere. Shoutout to Ste and his tuktuk, he made our trip when he took us back to our campsite in his tuktuk so we didn't get drenched. Everyone go...

A lovely building, badly decorated and not what it once was. What was wrong with it before? Now its tacky, vastly overpriced food and beer, £6 a pint and the food was mediocre for the overinflated prices. Why do we continue to get ripped off...

Wow! What an amazing transformation, this great iconic pub now looks CLEAN & SHARP Food was delicious, we had breakfast waffles and an amazing Cumberland sausage bap, cakes were outstanding and a pint of Bluebird went down a treat Staff were really friendly and knew...

Downstairs, more open, less tables - Upstairs closed. £50 - 2 drinks & meals average + overpriced.

Lanty Slee’s have done a brilliant job brining our beloved Stickle Barn back to life, quality decor, the best toilets we’ve ever seen and we had some huge super tasty hot dogs that hit the spot after a walk up to the tarn. We over...

Sticklebarn has lost its name and its heart and soul. Looks tacky which I thought was impossible for that lovely building ... for some inexplicable reason they've covered the ceiling with wagon wheels ...which were laughed at by many!! Over priced ...and very very expensive....

My wife and I eat out a lot in the lakes, this was one of the worst meals we had in a long time. Wife had scampi & chips I had curry with chips. The chips were awful, they were either re-heated or the cheap...

Limited menus but the lamb burger was okay. It is disappointing to see the place over staffed for the number of people in and still to see three staff members going past dirty tables without clearing them. People next to us were stacking their plates...

A National Trust licensed cafe! Didn’t try the alcoholic beverages but the tea, soup and cheese scones were all very good. Nice log fire, friendly service and reasonably priced. And a free car park for NT members at the bottom of the Langdale Pikes.

We’ve been here a few times. The menu is not big, but the dirty fries are really lovely, and there’s a good selection of wine / beer. There’s a good atmosphere and they welcome dogs.

Having walked Harrison Pike and PPke of Stickle we called in here for a cuppa and piece of delicious Langdale gingerbread. The staff were friendly and we enjoyed sitting outside on an unusually warm November afternoon watching the sun before it went down.The perfect end...

Amazing scenic drive here and rewarded with a delicious lunch. Not busy as during the week. Very much recommended.

Today I arrived my friend and I having finished Day 2 of the Cumbria Way 😃 Asked the girl behind the bar prices of glasses of wine and decided on buying a bottle of Merlot £18 She gave me 2 small glasses and I noticed...

This was our second visit here and it did not disappoint. Loaded fries are always delicious but on this occasion they were out of chicken wings. My son had a bacon sandwich and my other son has the chicken and waffles which were both lovely....

Amazing place, fantastic food and not a bad selection of beers and ciders. Buffo wings and Loaded fries were sensational. Although initially I though were pricy, it was all worth it. Only down side: Thursday - Monday opening and closes at 6pm. Such a shame.

We were impressed by how good value it was. The food was fresh and very tasty, and the people who served us were super friendly.

Nicely cooked light bites menu that’s a little different to the usual, with a good selection of cakes. Excellent choice of local ales and craft brews with friendly staff. Shame it closes early!

Walked/climbed to Stickle Tarn - incredibly beautiful! Staff at car park and cafe very helpful as no reception on phone to pay for parking so paid at cafe.

My family and I arrived here after a long walk and looking forward to hot drinks and cake. We queued to be served but didn't mind this as it was a Sunday afternoon around 3pm and it was busy. We were called forward for our...

I came here twice while working in the area, idyllic location but inside, few choices, staff with no people skills, they are mates with dreadful manager in hotel next door. Worse part is they close really early so couldnt get anything to eat. My advice...

What is the point of a so called pub when it closes at 18:00 Sunday and doesn't open again until Wednesday in the middle of the UKs premier National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. They even shut if it's windy over 40mph. Unreliable, over...

I remember this place as being a mecca for climbers and walkers - had some great nights here after hard days on the hill. Returned after several years to be dismayed to find it has mutated into a genteel cake and coffee shop with beer...

We walked from Elterwater to Dungeon Ghyll via Stickle Tarn in horrendous weather conditions on the hills so we were soaked, bedraggled, cold and starving. Sticklebarn was busy but we luckily managed to get a table. Sitcklebarn have added more vegan options on their new...

A great location and a great pub and restaurant. Menu selection is also very good - something for everyone. On our visit it is clear that like many other places the venue might be struggling for staff as we were advised that there could be...

Stopped here for lunch after a walk along Mickleden Valley - we were staying at Great Langdale Campsite so was very convenient. Very dog friendly. We sat outside as we were lucky to have wonderful weather. I very much enjoyed the Loaded Fries - a...

We stopped for some lunch having climbed up to Stickle Tarn with our 8 and 11 year ols - we were famished. The food was great - really filling and the service was fast even though they only had a few people on. The fire...

With not being able to book into our accommodation as it wasn't ready my son drove us to Stickle Barn. On arrival Steve the NT carpark attendant was very welcoming. My son decided to stretch his legs walking uphill. I had left my walking pole,...

Sat by the fire and ordered 2 lattes which the helpful staff member said he'd bring over to our table. Picked up a menu and ordered from the brunch selection. When the coffees were brought over we told him our selection for lunch. Within 10...

We had an evening meal here after a 5 hour walk up bowfell and back. We got there at 4.30pm and it was heaving with a lovely welcoming atmosphere. I got a delicious vegan curry, my husband had the burger and the kids ordered sausage...

4 of us turned up rather hungry and were treated to a lovely meal by lovely friendly staff. It was nice and cosy.

This is a great place run by the National Trust so you are helping them. Coffee and cakes available up to lunchtime then brunch menu 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Chips available in the afternoon. Larger menu in the evening. Good selection of beers and lagers....

Hit the spot after a day's walking. Delicious chana masala with flat bread and tasty lamb hot pot. With the most stunning backdrop.

We went to the stickle barn after leaving keswick,i last visited 2 years ago may 2019.this time was not good,staff not happy,brunch menu poor,after long day walking at least offer a sandwich or something better than a bowl of soup...National trust must get this right...

Had evening meal at the Sticklebarn today. Managed to get a table inside. Food was perfectly OK, but choice was quite limited. Staff were all polite and friendly, despite previous reviews. Would recommend.

Poor service at NT Sticklebarn. Signs indicate queue to be shown to seating, no staff to do this. When found a table/seating, then stood in line to order food for over 15mins, when reached bar to order, staff took order and then told me no...

Called in yesterday for a quick pint after doing a walk over The Langdale Pikes, waited at the bar while a young chap behind the bar did his best to ignore the us and the other waiting customers, he eventually asked what I wanted ,poured...

Poor, poor food. I had the mediocre lamb hotpot and my son endured a tired burger. I expected better of an institution like the National Trust. We have both done well in life but would now be living in clover had we been shovelling stuff...

Fabulous food! Lovely staff and very welcoming atmosphere. Great street foody bits and the options were things you very rarely see on a menu which was nice and refreshing. We had the nachos,loaded fries, lamb burger and hummus - all of which were gorgeous! We...

Went for evening meal When meal arrived the last visitor empty glasses and desert was still left on the table and pushed aside to allow room for our meal Had to ask for them to be cleared away Had the chick pea curry and tasted...

This restaurant is more than average, but not very good either. We called and spoke to Dan, who said despite it being a saturday evening he would be able to fit two of us in for dinner around 6pm. We arrived, and I would recommend...

I originally visited this pub around 3 years ago whilst staying at the great Langdale NT campsite. It was lovely, table reservations were available, lovely looking pub inside and out, nice food. However, I subsequently visited last year and this. The menu has not changed,...

Beautiful welcoming location. Great beer and despite tables being full we could sit at the fire pit for a beer. Seemed like the team were mostly new so service was a little sketchy and they didn’t seem to be communicating with each other.

Well covid has not done this place any good. Hot chocolate a friend got was lukewarm and the staff seemed stressed out and rushed.

After a trek up the Langdales this is a jewel in the crown! Such a warm welcome greeted us, we sat outside in the rain BUT dry as we were under cover. The hot chocolate was piping HOT and so tasty. We just had toasties...

We visited for lunch after passing Sticklebarn a few days earlier after walking the Langdale Pikes, as we noticed vegan options on the menu. We sat in the wooded area to the right as you approach Sticklebarn which was lovely and peaceful for lunch. We...

Visited the barn after a long days hard graft in the nearby fells. Was rewarded by a well earned pint in a great location. The covid measures are very sensible and ensure the safety of staff and customers alike. Totally disagree with some recent reviews...

Of course, this review has to be caveated with the increase in Covid restrictions,. But the manager seems to be doing their best to destroy this lovely pub while adapting and I dont know how they are going to survive. This is a large barn-style...

I've been going to langdale for many years and this pub, pre NT, was simply great. It's way overpriced, staff don't care, as you never know when they are going to call time. Last visit the place was reasonably busy and they shouted out time...

Situated at the foot of Stickle Tarn, this cafe is run by the National Trust, which also has a large adjoining car park. Because of Covid 19 considerations, there is a one way system through the cafe and limited indoor seating. There is, on the...

I must give a shout out to Sam, our waiter, who was amazingly helpful in his suggestions of gin and what to go with them. He was attentive, polite and friendly. The food was good, but not excellent. The ambience was spot on and the...

Popped in for a pre booked meal, service was nice enough but meal was over priced. Lamb stew was nice, but not £15 nice. A small portion of chips was £3.25! Was a very small portion also, not worth the money. The national Trust car...

Lovely service and food was nice. Doing a great job managing the joys of COVID and despite the reduced menu still plenty of choice.

Use to be our favourite but had a few bad experiences since management was changed a few years ago. This time decided to give it another try and had sandwiches which were okay, if a little odd and so we decided to go back on...

We always make sure we visit Sticklebarn when we are in the Lakes, and have been coming here every year since 2014. It’s one of our favourite spots and today didn’t disappoint us. The food is superb and the service is excellent. Sticklebarn’s response to...

Stopped here mid walk for a coffee and ice cream. Sat down at the table to be surrounded by wasps. When i looked properly there was jam on the table along with other food stuff. On other tables there was orange juice and other sweet...

Stopped off mid walk for a drink and whilst the location is great the fact that nobody had cleaned down any tables so there was drinks, jam and other food stuff stuck to the table attracting loads of wasps which isnt ideal.

Staying at the NT campsite for a few days so headed to The Sticklebarn for a meal and drinks . Closed again. ! This place used to be fantastic but is hardly open anymore. This time sign said , and I joke not, “ closed...

3 of us ate/drank here on Monday, arriving just before 6pm. Just in time, "we close at 6" says the barman. So the next day, we arrive before 5 :30pm, order drinks & food. " we've stopped serving food" says the barman". I queried this,...

We have stayed in the part of the Lakes many times and we always pay a visit to Sticklebarn. The food is lovely and the staff are very friendly. They sometimes host a pub quiz. They also have board games and a fire you can...

We had a bite and a drink and it was great. Two of us had a pint (Hawkshead Red) and two had coffees: they were very good. The menu isn't extensive but the two options we had (Tuscan bean soup with chunky wholemeal bread and...