Oddfellows Arms in Allerdale

What a pleasure and privilege it is to have James and Emma running our local pub. From the service (major call-outs to Emma, Aiden, Lottie, Mark and all the other serving crew!) to the incredible food (James and team, you know who you are) to the overall vibe, The Oddfellows Arms in Caldbeck is a treasure of a local. James uses imported spices to make the freshest curries, and it shows — I was so surprised when I first tried them to find out that they were fresher than anywhere I’ve tried in London, and easily on par for taste! Sunday roasts are a treat, and I’ve really falling for the pork belly recently! Also, James and the kitchen team will regularly do special events, like Indian night, Asian night etc, which are always so special and like traveling internationally without the airfare. Thank you, Oddfellows Arms Caldbeck!

Best shower on the Cumbrian Way! Nice food and beer too!

Evening meal. This is what I'd call a proper gastro pub. All the food is made in the kitchen. The classics but done with the taste of fine dining, and the hearty portion size to satisfy a hungry pair of walkers after a big day on the fells. A choice of five or six cask ales. The one I had was delicious. I had a beef and ale pie. Definitely the best I've had... Big chunks of meltingly soft 12 hour braised beef in ale, with proper short crust pastry underneath and on top. Great double cooked chips and nicely cooked veg, and plenty of gravy. My wife had a curry that was also really well made. Too full for more than a shared ice cream (marshmallow and dark chocolate soil). Don't hesitate to eat here... Definitely recommended.

Visited this weekend and celebrated my birthday with a meal and drinks on Friday evening. Lovely village pub,food was good and great range of drinks which included a good choice of cask ales. Great to see a village pub doing so well. Only slight downside is that the small bar area in which you're able to get served is frequented by the regulars so it's sometimes a challenge to get near the bar, that being said it's not unusual for this to happen in locals pubs.

Just had a lovely meal here ,service was great and food tasty

We called for evening meal last Friday evening at The Oddfellows and the food was superb, the service prompt and the staff very polite and helpful. Would highly recommend and look forward to returning.

Stopped off yesterday for dinner after a hard day's walking. Staff were great, food was beautiful. Tasty, well presented and good value. Definitely recommend. We'll be back Further to this review, we visited again today and it was abysmal. The service was extremely slow and unfriendly, the food was very average and to top it all, when I saw my drinks glass in the light, it was filthy as was my daughter's and husband's. I couldn't finish the drink 🤮 I was really looking forward to another visit, but we left feeling very disappointed and sadly will not be returning

Always our eatery of choice when we are staying in the area, this time we managed to fit in two visits. First to the Indian night which was fabulous and today before returning home so I could have my favourite, The Nutty Goat. Fantastic food, always made to feel welcome, a lovely relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly. Thank you and we will see you next time.

Great atmosphere, excellent staff, good choice of drinks and food, lovely location

Amazing unreconstructed pub serving great beer and ‘cooked from scratch’ very tasty food. Very friendly landlord. Highly recommend

Went for lunch on a very wet Tuesday and found the pub and staff very welcoming and busy. Had booked a table and were shown to a reserved table by a very welcoming blazing fire. We were selected from a wide menu and our meals brought very promptly. Very tasty and plenty of it. Spoke to a couple who were staying for a few days there and heartily recommended it, clean and comfortable. We have booked a room there next year and were doing a check and will definitely go and eat there too. Leighton helpful with food service and drinks and as the manager very friendly and helpful. Recommend the pub for a drink and or a meal after a wet walk or on a sunny day!

As always Oddfellows serve great food and always friendly staff.. recommended!!

Amazing service, amazing food! Would recommend to anyone

Good food, nice and warm in the pub. Good atmosphere. Located on Cumbria Way. Dog friendly. Good beds. Very cold in the room and bathroom. Heater did not work. Very nice host for breakfast.

Warm friendly place. Great gin selection! I didnt eat but friends did and enjoyed.

Excellent pub the food was excellent

Can't fault it! Came for a meal whilst on holiday and will be going again tonight! The guy was so well coming ( think owner) did everything to make sure we was welcome, catered for gluten free( made sure I was 100% happy and given what I required ( have posted on gluten free blogg) the food was the best food weve had in a very long time!! Extremely dog friendly. can't wait to visit again tonight!

Went for birthday lunch. If salad and goats cheese is your thing, the Nutty Goat is 10/10. Hubby enjoyed great burger and chips and really proper tasty baked cheesecake. 🐕Ted🐾 was made to feel very welcome! Thank you.

Warm welcome, good food what's not to like!

Friendly and warm welcome awaits your arrival by the staff and management. The bar area is stunningly beautiful with fairy lights making its a romantic and cosy atmosphere it's clean and tidy throughout, food is served at a reasonable time and absolutely delicious and one of the best ive experienced. I highly recommend.

Went for a meal, nice food but a bit expensive for pub food

Busy pub with good drinks and food

We turned up with 7 adults and 8 kids out he blue and they couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. We didn't eat but the food looked great. Beer was excellent range and quality. Lovely atmosphere and super friendly bar staff, especially given they were rushed off their feet!

Lovely welcome from friendly staff. Interesting menu and very tasty food. Great place to lunch after a wet walk around beautiful Caldbeck.

Frequented the Oddfellows over the bank holiday weekend whilst visiting the lakes with some friends. It's a warm, cosy feeling pub which also had a nice atmosphere each time we visited. The pool table and dart board provide great entertainment and the bar staff are generally very friendly and accomodating. I felt the Oddfellows fell short only due to it's value for money. Beers aren't cheap (£5-6.50 for most), at least where I'm from anyway and the food is also quite pricey per dish, with the quality being just okay in my opinion. We had a large meal one night during our stay with a range of dishes. Most felt that it was just okay but quite underwhelming given previous reviews we had read. I had the rigatoni bologneise which was just under £16 and one of the cheaper options off the main menu. The portion size was generous, but the flavour was slightly lacking. I'm not sure if the prices here just reflect a sign of the times but I personally wouln't choose to eat here again for dinner, with Keswick and other options available nearby. Aside from my small gripe with prices, overall it's a decent pub which we enjoyed during our stay. If you're staying in Caldbeck it's worth the visit for sure.

The Oddfellows Inn in Caldbeck is an absolute gem! After a grueling walk from Keswick, we arrived, only to find that the kitchen had just closed. My friend, whose love of snacks is, let's say, quite evident in his physique, was visibly distraught at the thought of missing a meal. Sensing his "emergency," the wonderful staff fired up the kitchen and whipped up a delicious feast just for us. We also inquired about breakfast, which is usually for residents only. But once again, they saw the potential disaster in denying my friend his morning fuel and kindly handed us the breakfast menu, booking us in for the next day. The staff (Ness and Bill and everyone else!) couldn't have been friendlier, and they handled everything with a smile (and possibly a bit of concern for my friend’s well-being!). We’ll definitely be back and look to stay over next time!!!

Lovely decor. Friendly staff food lush

Called in for a lunchtime drink and light bar meal. Lovely atmosphere, great food and a large selection of beers. Staff were friendly and we were left feeling like we'd been appreciated. Small car parking area. Try a walk round the pond and green afterwards, really quiet. We WILL be back.

My wife and I have visited this establishment several times over the last couple of years. This time we took our neighbour with us, and our boxer dog. As usual, great friendly welcome and excellent food. Excellent service from Emma and all the staff. Highly recommended.

Absolutely brilliant. The best place I’ve ever been for food before! The staff are lovely and always have a smile on their face. The food is mouthwatering and tastes even better than it looks. I wanted to eat everything on the menu!! Choices of vegan meals too! Also a large selection of drinks - non alcoholic and alcoholic. It’s in a beautiful little village and such a lighthearted place. 100% recommended Will definitely be back again!!

Didn’t stay only went for food and drinks very very reasonable prices

Absolutely lovely inn .we stopped off for food, the landlady was so friendly as if she'd known us for ever . Beautiful inside with calbeck commons not far away to walk around . Absolutely exquisite food , if they were a 10 star review ill give this place that !!

Popped in for some dinner, great pub, great service and fantastic food, good choice of local ales. Couldn't ask for anything more.

Impromptu lunch here today, food was exceptional and staff delightful. Will definitely return again soon- thank you so much!

Lovely pub in a beautiful spot. Friendly staff and great food. The B&B pudding was incredible.

We stayed here as we walked the Cumbria Way. The staff were very friendly and professional. The food and drink was delicious but really overpriced. The room was generally nice, but one of the doors didn't close and there was dog hair all over the floor. I get that the room was pet friendly but a different vacuum is seriously needed. Breakfast in the morning was perfect and paid for packed lunch was nice also.

The food was delicious and the service 2nd to none

Stopping point on the Cumbria Way. Great atmosphere in the pub and nice restaurant. Very friendly staff. The room in the annex was cramped and warm.

Never done one of these reviews before but thought the Oddfellows was more than it. Dined here tonight (8th August) and what a treat! My wife and I loved our food- my curry was excellent. All 4 girls serving us were lovely, bless them they were all definitely kept busy but we really felt taken care of. Beer selection was also perfect, lots of local stuff- we will definitely be coming back!

Visited this pub for the first time last Friday on our way back from Keswick and what a disappointment it was. We arrived around 2pm in the afternoon where it was relatively quiet, we got seated in the bar. The waitress serving us was miserable and you could tell she didn't want to be there. They were missing quite a few items on the menu which was disappointing, as someone who is a vegetarian there was very little I could have as a result of this. I ended up getting the falafel burger and my husband got the cosy Shrimps. The fries were cold and tasteless, the salad was full of brown lettuce and my falafel was also cold and had no colour to it. The quality of the food is lacking and attention to detail isn't there. Will not be back!!

This is by far the best place we have stayed on the Cumbrian way walk. The staff can't do anymore. Hospitality at its best from the young folk that welcomed us when we arrived to the amazing couple who served breakfast in the morning offering advice on the walk and seeing we are all set for the last few miles. Bill is one top guy. Keep up the good work pal. You are an absolute credit to the Oddfellows.

Second time going for lunch here, not as great as good as the first time, food was great again but the service was very slow. A lot of flies in the restaurant and toilet. Still good but needs attention to detail.

Do not eat here if you have allergies. Before we receive a reply like other reviews suggesting it is an Oddfellows elsewhere in Cumbria, yes this is the one in Caldbeck. And odd is right. We visited on Sunday 21 July at 6:15pm - though didn't get our food until almost 8:30pm. There were 9 of us, but it is just pub grub....The service was okay, not very attentive from certain staff, but this wasn't a big deal to us. The food was extremely slow but we were happy when it arrived. Two of our group ordered 12 pieces of scampi with chilli and garlic glaze which cost extra. They received 11 pieces of plain non-glazed scampi. There was just one option for vegan food (a burger...) and two vegans ordered these burgers which were served with dairy coleslaw. They were not made aware of this until they asked....even though dairy is an allergen, which is concerning. To top it all off, despite informing the server at the beginning of the visit of my shellfish allergy, cross-contamination occurred in the kitchen and I had an allergic reaction. I was patronised and told that I could put my mind at ease because they're very good with allergens in the kitchen here....I was mid allergic reaction at the time.....Anyway they clearly realised this and took off the price of my food and added a small discount to the bill so that £23 was taken off of the £160 bill in total....as a "solution" to potentially giving three people an allergic reaction and succeeding in one case....SHOCKING. One star is generous.

Very nice pub/inn. Lovely, cozy carpet. Two fireplaces (they were not lit, but I’d love to return when they are). Good ales, good food. I stayed one night (room 11). The room was lovely and spacious, service great. Ale a bit dear (£6.25) and judging by old menu photos, prices seem to have gone up considerably. Still, I had a great time. I ate, drank and slept well!

Excellent food and drink menus. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Can get very busy in the evening.

Great hospitality, warm and cosy rooms, delicious food, and great tasting local ales. Wouldn't hesistate to book when I'm back in that neck of the woods! Highly recommend!

Very rude bartender! We visited for drinks on the Friday eve. Enjoyed watching the football, lovely atmosphere. The food looked amazing. We decided to eat there Saturday evening but unfortunately did not book. Advice - book ahead on a weekend. As amazing as it is you where fully booked, the rudeness of the bald headed chap with glasses was extremely uncalled for. 3 customers in a row........ fair to say we won't be back!

Absolutely lovely food, very busy, service was a little slow but very friendly. Don't miss the sirloin steak if it's on the menu.

We had a chicken burger and a beef burger for lunch. Very good. We have visited many times, over the years, great to see this pub back to it's very best. We will be back soon. Cheers.

It's an excellent restaurant. The kitchen is very good. Félix is ​​an attentive and considerate server. The environment is also very beautiful. It’s a lovely place to experience the local cuisine.

Stopped for Lunch, Great food!.

Had a lovely meal here last night. Steak was to die for and cooked perfectly. Lovely accommodating and friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

A lovely pub in the middle of Caldbeck just a stones throw from Glebe Cottage where we stayed. The food is really good, usual pub meals done really well and then some truly excellent Eastern food. I had the dopiaza which was divine and a rather wonderful bean starter which I can't remember the name of. First visit I had the baked camembert with the most amazing garlic side and second visit I had the curry which was just delicious. Whatever you choose you won't be disappointed. Only regret is we didn't eat there more often.

Booked the cottage opposite the Oddfellows Arms for the week and visited a few times. The service every day was impeccable, especially from the owner, shame we did not catch the ladies name, she was fantastic! The place itself was a beautiful, charismatic building with a solid mixture of country pub vibes to high quality restaurant feels in the back. Beer garden also lovely with plenty of space. We visited with 2 young children who both could not get enough of the place! Food was top notch (recommendation - Ask what the steak is and if it's the 10oz Sirloin... don't ask questions, order it and thank me later!) Compliments to the chefs! Would 100% recommend this place to anyone local enough to visit or staying over! Thanks to all the staff!

Super hotel. Very friendly staff and tasty food

Only stopped off during our walk, friendly staff, selection of dog treats at the bar , worth a stop

Stopped in for an early dinner after a walk around Caldbeck. The staff were quietly friendly, they found us a table even though they were expecting a very busy evening. The food was good, though the pasta chicken dish was a bit watery, meaning my daughter wasn't very keen on it. The other two dishes were very nice! Worth a visit, and it's obviously quite popular with the locals. Lots of outdoor seating for those warmer days too!

This pub was a wonderful find for a pit stop on our way home from the Lakes last Sunday staff were so efficient and welcomming party of five with dietry requirements couldn't do enough to serve and help out food was delicious best burger i've had by far definatly a great find will be back soon and highly recommend.

Lovely food, really tasty and good value. Good portion size too. Great service. Definitely recommend

We arrived on the friday pizza night hoping to get pizza. We asked over the time frame of around two hours to order, only to be told that the chef has too many orders. We can order in half an hour. After 5 attempts we got to 8:30. Finally managed to order. Only to be told they have now stopped serving pizza. Absolutely abysmal service. No other pubs in the area. We ended up being left to order cheese and bread. After being told we wont miss our opportunity to order on numerous occasions. My advice is eat somewhere else if you can...

Lovely pub/ restaurant in a cute little village. Me and my partner stayed at the campsite a 3 minute walk from this pub we dined there the first night the food and service was great so we decided to go back the second night. Compliments to the chef.

food was amazing lovely staff and place

We had the loveliest stay at the oddfellows arms. We were a big group of 8 and our entire party were so happy with our dinners. I had the linguine bolognese and it was delicious!! I was very impressed. The breakfast was also great and we were so well taken care of in general.

Lovely gastropub with a great menu in a beautiful picturesque village of Caldbeck. Located in the middle of the village with plenty of parking. Loads of room inside with with a pool table and dart board.

Came for lunch on a Saturday, food was excellent nice and fresh, couple of nice guys serving

Stayed for two nights, rooms very clean and comfortable. Food was excellent, great service, Bill was very welcoming and looked after us very well at breakfast. Thank you

From the moment we walked in our hostess, lovely Emma looked after us. Super food, super service. We'll be back for sure. Little Coco the dog and Sam, our Collie got on great.

Had a nice meal here while walking the Cumbria Way. We hadn't booked a reservation, but they managed to fit us in. All of us enjoyed our meals.

Cozy pub in a quiet village on Cumbria Way. We had a nice room with a good hot shower. Not many veggie options but the toasted goat's cheese salad was delicious. Breakfast was fine but served quite late and fairly basic continental options.

Wonderful welcome as we arrived dripping wet off the Cumbria Way hike. Room was lovely, the beer superb, and the evening meal was excellent. After a restful night's sleep we were served a very nice breakfast too. 100% recommended!

Really enjoyed the food and the pub, great place

Great food and good service 👌 👍

The Best Pub in Cumbria if not the entire UK look forward to seeing Emma and James on Friday Looking forward to a Great Fish on Good Friday Tea Time

Went for lunch to celebrate my birthday with my Mum. Had a lovely meal, food is absolutely gorgeous, I had the Drunken Cow Slab and Mum had the Codfather. Friendly place, lovely and warm and very welcoming.

Lovely historical pub, took my visiting friend for dinner after a little walk up the Cumbria way to clear our heads Saturday gone ....always a nice little pitstop after a walk I had the fish and chips he had the burger , great portions when they came...we did have a wait for them I've gotta say and as someone said the batter on the fish was inconsistent, nice and crispy in places then thick in others it was stodgy soft probably not cooked through the batter.. It wasn't cheap had it been I probably wouldn't have mentioned it tbf but when things are these pricey as they are now they need to be virtually spot on I think. The fish itself was lovely though, the 2 young girls on the bar were lovely and attentive. The pub as always has lovely charm in a stunning location , will be back with family the main dining are for evenings is a stunning room..Thank you all.

Our party of 9 adults, 2 children and 3 dogs have just enjoyed an amazing Sunday lunch at the Oddfellows. The beef was a tasty melt in your mouth experience and the chicken was tender and delicious. The children were treated to smaller portions of the main meals. Everything was piping hot and quickly served at the same time tor a large group. The bar serves an excellent selection of cask ales and keg beers with an extensive wine list. The dining areas are tastefully decorated and very comfortable. A special mention for the friendly staff who ensured our visit was memorable. Well done to all concerned.

Best food in the area. Great steak pie

Great country pub. Haven't had a bad meal there and the warm pork scratchings on the bar are so addictive.

We popped in for a meal as we were in the village for the Potato Day. We were taken with the place as soon as we walked in. Emma and her team were marvellous and I couldn't fault them. As for the food, the beef we had was perfect. We will definitely be going back there and would recommend it to anyone

Great Valentines dinner here - absolutely top notch and so much attention to detail - a lovely experience thank you

We came here for a meal whilst on holiday nearby. The service from Emma and her team was outstanding made you feel so welcome and the food was out of this world, we will definitely be returning and have already told friends and family to visit.

Stopped for a meal while on holiday. All our meals were lovely and great value for money. Was very busy so would advise booking. Hope to be back soon.

Had a fabulous evening of fine dining with a Valentines day 7 course taster menu. Chef James & the team were outstanding. Can't wait for the next one!

Emma & team are the best. We were a party of 34 celebrating a special birthday & wedding anniversary. Nothing was too much. The food was delicious. The service was spot on and the pub is welcoming. Nothing to fault - would recommend. Thank you for having us.

We have been here a couple of times whilst staying at Wallace Lane Farm. It never disappoints. This time there were four of us - three of which opted for the fish and chips - WHICH WAS EPIC. Great pub and would absolutely recommend. 👍👍👍

We decided to try this pub as we’d heard it had really improved. However, it was really poor. I had scampi and chips and paid for 12 pieces but got 10 - both were cheap frozen and processed! Thank goodness for the bit of salad on the side. I wouldn’t buy or serve poor frozen food like this at home, so why would I go out and pay £14.95 for it!!

Excellent meal, great service, lovely atmosphere.

One of the best pubs in the area, great atmosphere, food, and service. Very dog friendly in the bar (where you can eat) and a non-dog dining room too - best of both worlds. The bar is always humming with activity and it is so welcoming. The food is always amazing and ranges from standard pub food to some really interesting dishes that spice things up a bit for those looking for something different

Visited for a meal with family, not to stay overnight so cannot comment on accommodation.

Very friendly locals food was excellent and fabulous range of beers and gins

We organised a work gym meal and it was excellent..... Hard working staff and really good food..... Thank you so much

Lovely little traditional pub with welcoming staff, good choice of food, roaring fires and not overly busy. Nice to see fussy eaters are catered for with plain burgers and the selection of board games seemed to have all their pieces intact.

Great food and service at the Oddfellows Arms Caldbeck. My wife and would highly recommend it

Wow just had lunch at the Oddfellows Arms in Caldback amazing salt and pepper chicken wings and vegetable samosas were delicious and the fries were amazing too.

Dropped in for post walk drinks. Excellent pint. Didn't have food but what I saw being served looked fab. Staff were lovely too, really pleasant.

Gorgeous lunch (chicken vindaloo) ab deelish pudd. Staff great-really friendly and helpful. Cozy fire.

Had to park on the main road. Staff were too quick to serve you. Bit stressful. Food was very 🧂 salty and not Cheap. Didn't ruin the experience though and the dog was super chilled.. 🌞

Lovely country pub, good food and a friendly service

Popped in for a pint lovely pub dogs allowed friendly staff

Nice pub in the centre of the village