Pack Horse Inn in Allerdale

So disappointing, the place was really dirty we planned to have Sunday lunch, but the tables were dirty the place looked like it needed to be cleaned so we left

Great service and loverly home cooked food.

Nice food and one of the few places in Keswick that served food until 9pm

Tried my first “Sunday Roast” here and it was very tasty. The portions were also relatively large - the taste could be refined a little. Some of the tables are a bit small - sat down along the aisle. I would recommend looking for a place on the first floor.

We normally enjoy visiting the pack horse on our fairly frequent visits to Keswick but on this occasion we were given somewhat of a rude awakening of the commercial aspects of this establishment, whether they were busy or not 😟We ordered drinks at the bar (and not given what we’d ordered!) and as there were no tables free downstairs we took our drinks upstairs and took a seat. A lady approached us and asked us if we were ready to order food, and we replied that we were only having a drink. She appeared to accept this and walked away, however, a few minutes later she rather abruptly told us that the table was only available if we were ordering food. We were ‘thanked’ for our cooperation in a very condescending manner 😖Attitude and overall ser- abysmal in our opinion - avoid this place like the plague. Grudgingly, I very much doubt we’ll be back 😞

A more traditional Cumbrian boozer, not bad but nothing amazing. Food the same, traditional fare but all a bit stodgy and bland. Cannelloni was mostly just a pot of melted cheese and the gravy on the pie was bisto. Much better options out there for food these days fortunately but if you like 70s style Cumbrian pubs you might enjoy this place.

What a disappointing experience Staff couldn't care less. Quite rude actually. Burger horrid. Fish and chips bland. Had to order at bar. Toilets disgusting. Would not go back.

Extremely dog friendly and everyone super welcoming and friendly. We really enjoyed our visit and could have stayed all day. We had delicious and great value toasties. We will defo come back

Been here several times over the years. Food always well cooked and presented well. Good choice of beers and wines.

Really nice pub, enjoy having a couple whilst visiting Keswick

Nice pub. Good choice of beers with a friendly atmosphere.

Just called in for a drink was busy with people eating food looking good will definitely dine next time

Amazing food! Just what you need after a day of trekking. We went in the evening and you get table service which was very prompt. During the day when we have been you order at the bar.

Good pub grub. Good local real ale. Steaks requested medium rare were more like well done, dark brown i.e cooked longer than diners on our table had expected - overcooked in their view, though would suit me; we had recommended they order rare if wanted medium. Good quality beef. Is this a north-south divide thing I wonder? Colouring sheet but no colour or other pencils or crayons. Waitress unhelpful

Booked for 18:00hrs on a mid week evening. Seated early at 17:15hrs... glad we did, got V busy. Good plentiful and hearty all washed down with a couple of scoops.

Prebooked for Wednesday 21 August for a meal, and quiz night. The 2 waitresses on the middle level were really friendly and amazing at their jobs. The pie was delicious, and the quiz was great too.

Lovely friendly staff, ale delicious, unfortunately that didn't apply to the food we were served, we left most of it . Very expensive, which I don't mind if the food is good, but this was far from it. The rice though was excellent.

Lovely pub. Food was very good. 2 of us had the ribs that were so tender. 1 of us had the steak and ale pie and loved it. Choice of beers and guns were excellent. Drinks were reasonably priced. The food a little higher than expected but hard to criticise when the quality was that good.

Great food, very generous portions. Accommodated us with a new baby 👶 Staff were lovely and very efficient.

We made a reservation in advance at the pack horse and was given our table no one came to take our order when we asked why we was told that we had to place our order at the bar so that’s what we did only to be told that they had run out of food the bar man was not apologetic and had a smirk on his face so we got up and left the lady who took our booking said that she only takes the reservations and is not responsible for the food really is that the best you can say what is wrong with customer service sadly this pub as none and I won’t be visiting again in an hurry.

Generally the food was good quality as for a pub. My friends ordered some really nice looking dishes and veggie stroganoff was amazing. Im only giving 4 stars as my veggie wellington was very random. The wellington itself was nice - very peppery (as in spice) and i liked that but the tomato sauce didn't really fit it. Potatoes and veg were very plain and dry. Service was fantastic, like in a proper restaurant! Fast and kind, very attentive in spite very busy pub. Atmosphere was okay, very traditional space, but me and my friends agreed that the music was a bit too loud. Dog friendly area too.

Delightful fudge. Many types for the various taste buds.

Excellent welcoming pub with friendly service and honest home cooked style food. Dogs welcomed as well.

Delicious food and atmosphere, but quite expensive

The food looked lovely, so we all ordered roast beef Sunday lunch. What a mistake, could cut the beef or chew it, Yorkshire pudding undercooked and flabby, roast potatoes not roasted and tasted awful, mash was horrid, as was veg. We left it all, but was given a refund without question.

Amazing food and fabulous service. Staff are friendly and helpful and the upstairs is more restaurant style with table service, the downstairs bar is more pub like and order at the bar. The food was fantastic with good sized portions. I would highly recommend a meal here.

Nice pub, pleasant atmosphere and not too pricey

Ate here after walking around town looking for somewhere with a good menu. Best pub food I've had in a long time, chose the beef cobbler with mash, delicious. Staff were friendly, helpful to seat us and provided an excellent recommendation from the real ale selection. Would definitely eat here again

Great little pub in the heart of Keswick. Very accommodating and knowledgeable staff. Food was very tasty. Highly recommended

Steak and ale pie definitely worth having. Nice environment but fairly busy in the evening, hard to get a table. Dog friendly pub which is always great, would recommend

Nice food. Ham and eggs was amazing! Good selection of ales. Super dog friendly!

Was in with a group of friends on Saturday, costa del solway were fantastic, great music. I was made to feel like a naughty schoolboy however, by the waitress with grey hair and glasses. I had to shout my wife over to come to another table as someone was asking me a question I was unsure of. The waitress walked past and told me rather loudly to 'sshhhh'. A bit rude if I'm being honest. I was hardly being loud and obnoxious and wasn't drunk....

Not cheap and very average. Only went in here as everywhere else was packed on a Sunday evening. Burger & chips, fish & chips, and kids chicken nuggets. 2 flat pepsis and a Shandy. £55. My burger patty was good, the bun was over toasted and had a crunch. Was like a hot. Chips were tough. Fish was disappointing. All looked a bit miserable in the board 🤣.

Rude, unfriendly and abrupt staff! Plenty of friendlier places to go in town.

Nice atmosphere enjoyed my visit .

We unfortunately went here our first night for dinner in Keswick - then went to the fellpack the following night to pay the same price for MUCH better REAL food. A pie and mash, staple food up north, was sour mush - the mash tasted like vinegar and the pie was minging. Scampi and chips, how can you mess that up? Don’t worry - the packhorse can EASILY destroy what is simple fried food. £36 wasted - save your cash and go to the fellpack!

Fantastic place and the food is superb. Will definitely return and would highly recommend to anyone in the area. Great friendly staff as well thanks.

Great pub food and lovely staff

Great food, friendly helpful staff and good portions of delicious food

Great pub good food friendly staff and dog friendly 👍

We stopped here for an evening meal. Delicious food, would recommend the mushroom casserole and haggis and black pudding stack. Best food I’ve had out in a long time. Will definitely be back!

Very friendly staff, highly recommend the steak and ale pie with homemade chips and the chargrilled chicken was lovely too!

Good range of food and drinks available. Fish and chips ok batter on gish a bit wet.

Really friendly and accommodating staff on our stop over drink from Harrogate to The Lakes.

Missed the mark on this occasion! Simple drinks order wrong. Food was average unfortunately. And the main point...... Rude staff! Not acceptable at all. It costs nothing to be nice..... I will be looking elsewhere until the staff learn some manners. I welcome some feedback from the owner/manager of this establishment.

Lively bar in centre of Keswick. Good mix of locals and tourists. 3 real ales and a good selection of drinks. Friendly staff.

Lunch time birthday treat. The food was excellent

Nice little pub with good service and good food, we had the Sunday roast which was really nice and reasonably priced. Good selection of drinks also.

Just called in for a quick drink on a sunny evening. Sat in a pleasant outside area. Nice staff and dog friendly.

Really good food, proper pub meals, good beers and drinks too

Only popped in for one drink but nice pub with friendly locals and staff.

Great food especially steak and ale pie

Band on a Friday night was really good place. Expensive drinks but Keswick milking tourists now and charging city prices for everything.

Fantastic food, really generous portions. The service was great.

Very nice good and lovely staff

Really lovely food, great choice and quick, friendly service 😊

Good pub food and a good selection of beers I had the chargrilled chicken and seasonal veg very nice

Visited the pub for lunch early Sunday. A nice pub in middle of Keswick selling the usual Robinson ales. We went for the chicken burger and chips and scampi and chips. Food was tasty and was most welcome.on a typical damp day.

This is a busy pub, so it may be best to book if dining in the evening. However, staff managed to squeeze us in when we arrived unannounced during bank holiday/half term. We all really enjoyed the food with the beef daube being a highlight. Good selection of real ale and kept well. With friendly helpful staff. I went back the next night as well as I liked it so much.

Good food, I felt as a solo traveller the effort to accept me was obvious on the greeters face but ended with a good meal.

Excellent Guiness, Excellent atmosphere

Food beer and room were all brilliant. Stayed on business and will be back. An unmissable gem. Oh have breakfast..it was tasty and customer friendly service was A1

Dropped I for a drink, nice selection of ales to sample and gin options for my wife, pleasant pub, friendly helpful staff. Good atmosphere, worth a visit

Lovely pub with great service and food. Good choice and quality!

We enjoyed our lunch here. My baguette was delicious. Friendly welcome and atmosphere with good pub grub. Dog friendly.

Pleasant local pub serving quality beers and food. Dog friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed lunch during a recent visit on market day.I had the fish and chips cooked in beer batter, lovely, if slightly expensive,but worth a try if you are in the area 👍

We had some lovely meals here. I highly recommend the steak and ale pie, and the ham salad was delicious

Had a delicious lunch at this pub while on a visit to Keswick on market day. It's right in the centre of town, hidden away in a little courtyard just off the busy main street. Dating from the 17th century, this former coaching inn still looks very olde-worlde inside, with its wooden beams and panelling, old stone fireplace, and some nice pictures of Lakeland scenery on the walls. There's a spacious bar area, cosy nooks, and upstairs dining areas on two levels. A large and well stocked bar with a good choice of ales. Clean and accessible downstairs toilet. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I was served quickly, and the server came back during my meal to ask me how it was. I could not fault the food at all! There was so much to choose from on the daytime menu, from sandwiches to traditional pub favourites and a few more adventurous dishes. Some good options for vegetarians, and there was a cheaper early bird menu and a children's menu. I had the chargrilled chicken breast topped with haggis and black pudding, in a piquant peppercorn sauce, served with chunky chips and mixed veg. The meal was hot, well cooked, generous portions and very flavoursome! The chicken was really tender. Nice glass of Merlot too. Not a cheap lunch, but it was worth every penny! Would definitely come here again.

Top marks for everybody who works in this pub

Pack horse was packed mainly with people with pooches ! Does everyone in Keswick have a dog ? Beer and wine was nice food looked appetising

Staff where friendly, didn't order any food but noticed the food looked amazing. Pub was fairly quiet but where playing good music didn't have buzz of some of the other pubs but one of the reasons I went in was it looked quiter.

Came here as part of a weekend away. Food was brilliant, yummy and big portions! The food also came out really quickly. The team tried to accommodate us as best they could given there was a few of us! Only downside is the pale ale did not taste right so we sent it back, and then whilst one of the group was doing a speech (as it was an occasion) the waitress kept trying to ask everyone to pay. It would have been nicer to wait a few minutes rather than ending up one of the group having to sort out payment during it.

Very nice pub grub, just what's needed after a massive hike,

Great live music for a Saturday night but unfortunately charging almost £9 for a 200ml bottle of Prosecco was very misguided by The Packhorse - such a shame! Maybe a price review is required!

Unfortunately there are not enough stars on this review to credit this venue for the quality of their beef Sunday dinner. For me, it's the very best I've had that I can ever remember. Food quality and quantity certainly hut the spot, the staff were extremely attentive. Robinson's brewery, this should be your benchmark, hats off to the Pack Horse.

Just had a pint but it was great.

Well over priced £17 for a small burger and a 12 over cooked chips. Never again!

Not been here, but the photos look lovely

Good food and drink at competitive prices

Vibe is great, food was pretty bad. Would recommend for nothing more than drink and a good spot to hang out.

Good selection of Beers. Good service. Fantastic food, good sized portions, reasonable prices 👍

Only popped in for a drink, but the menu sounds good, so we will be back soon for food. Great 80s music also plays over the sound system

Had a lovely meal. Good choice on the menu

Great evening doing the quiz (Weds nights) Excellent selection of well kept real ales, Trooper was brilliant. Deffo recommend

Very average food for the price you pay. Prices are much higher than listed online!! We chose this pub due to the many many 5 star reviews however were quite disappointed with the food. We spent £17 each on our meals- steak pie with chips and veg, and fish & chips with mushy peas. The food lacked flavour and chips were a bit soggy, however good portion size and friendly staff. If somebody could introduce the kitchen to some salt and herbs the food could have so much potential.

Amazing food and really friendly staff

Lovely Inn just off the main square selling excellent Robinson's real ale. Paulicarus had Dizzy Blond. Very popular pub with good pub food. Seating can be found over 3 levels. Has a lovely old world pub charm. Back in 2023 with Ic and Flic and as good as ever. Lovely pint of Cumbrian Way.

Wow. Did not disappoint after leaving two previous pubs due to not liking the menu..... Absolutely beautiful 😍

Lovely establishment, old pub, with fab meals, have been there before. We had the chargrilled chicken breast with haggis, black pudding with peppercorn sauce. Choice of chips or mash, veg or salad, made a filling and tasty meal. Will happily go there again when we next visit.

The food was delicious, but the music was too loud and not appropriate for the age of the majority of clientele.

Food was amazing. I got vegan curry with chips. Prices were mid for area. Nice area to sit and lovely staff

Great food, slight issue with side dish of onion rings as could have been done a bit longer, but we're OK, the bottle of wine we ordered was £25 which they all were was quite a mark up as bottle retailed at under £6 So would suggest better wine or different prices on bottles that's either better or less They take money before you get your food Good job it was decent All in all would eat here again but paying after they might get more in tips unless they have had problems with ppl not paying before leaving

Great pub food home made fresh vegetables and proper chips

lovely relaxing evening. great background music. not to many people at this time of year. best place we have eaten in keswick for a long time .

Had drinks. Pleasant staff and good service.

Met friends here for a meal on a busy Saturday night. Not been to Keswick before. Two had burgers two had the vegetarian Wellington with chips and veg. The Wellington was smothered with a too spicy sauce that overpowered the Wellington. Veg was overcooked carrots and watery cabbage. Chips were cold and greasy. At £16 a dish I was disappointed. The friends who had the burgers weren't impressed either.

Food was tasty and reasonably priced, staff friendly and helpful, we both had warm baguettes pulled pork and chicken with ham salad and coleslaw, delicious 😋😋, would recommend

Good food, cosy atmosphere, friendly staff

Great pub, food was brilliant, dogs welcome

Good grub and that's what you are generally after in the Lakes.. Beer selection is a bit poor, but that's because it's locked to Robinson's brewery