Pappy's Texas BBQ - Smokehouse & Taco Bar in South Lakeland

We visited the property and had a fantastic time. The server was called Lucy who suggested the cocktails for the ladies whilst us guys stuck with beer and cider.She then asked about the meal and what we might want to add to the pre ordered beef rib.We decided on a sharing platters with extra brisket. The platter consists of 5 meats 3 sides and wraps and brioche hotdog buns.We then had 3 desserts consisting of peanut butter cookies and ice cream (2 )and churros with sauce.This was a great Texas barbecue and if your in the Kendal area you can get takeaway as well.Don't worry if you far away, they deliver online for you to heat up.The best Texas barbecue outside of Texas.

Without a doubt, the best brisket I have ever tasted. I will return (when I’ve slept off the amount of food I ate tonight).

Fantastic restaurant, a real gem

Went in on a Tuesday night and were the last two in the small restaurant. Lovely service and brilliant food. Even got taken down to see the smoker! Will definitely be back.

Disappointing Experience – Poor Booking System and Unhelpful Staff My son chose this restaurant for his birthday dinner, even though it required a 40-minute journey for us. I made a reservation online (17:24 for 19:30, so more than 2 hours before our arrival, contrary to their claim in the response) and received three separate email confirmations, each one confirming the booking. However, when we arrived, we were told there was no booking under my name, and the staff seemed uninterested in resolving the issue—even after I showed them the confirmation emails. Since it was my son's birthday and he really wanted to eat there, we reluctantly agreed to return later when a table would be available. When we came back, a different staff member again couldn’t find the reservation that had supposedly been made just 30 minutes earlier. Eventually, we were seated. The food was okay, but nothing special and in my opinion, overpriced. When it came time to pay, we noticed the drinks were missing from the bill. I initially thought this was a goodwill gesture due to the earlier issues, but after mentioning it to the staff, it turned out to be a mistake. We paid the full amount and left. My honest advice: go elsewhere. The booking system is unreliable, the staff were not helpful, and the experience overall was frustrating and disappointing—especially for a special occasion like a birthday. To top it all off, I later received another email, thanking me for visiting a restaurant I allegedly never booked (Papy’s Texas BBQ) and asking me to leave a review. What a nice touch.

They accommodated us the marquee at the rear. The food was OK, but my son in law had the £37 platter with 3 meats, which I thought was a bit meagre. I also paid for a 440ml can of beer, for which I was charged £6.50 which is way to steep. Very helpful staff though.

5 stars all around. As an American who’s very picky about his BBQ (and you’d be surprised how wrong BBQ can be even in the states) this was fantastic. Incredibly friendly service!

Went for our anniversary , we had seen this place on TikTok and we really wanted to try it . It is small inside but the food is brilliant . The woman serving us was great , she was very helpful , and just gave great customer service . We got the sharing platter which was more than enough for 2 people , well depending how big your appetite is . Everyone was cooked to perfection . We will defiantly be back in the future . Great place

Had fantastic smoked BBQ food to take away from here - taste was awesome! Partner loved her dragon fruit and mango margarita. Staff were so friendly.

My partner and I had a lovely meal here. Food was amazing and portion sizes huge! Our server did a fab job considering it was only himself and a nigh-on full restaurant. Contrary to other reviews I think the prices are reflective of what you are paying for, especially when it comes to the food. This is said especially as the hospitality industry is facing higher NI rates, wage & bill increases, and inflation on food and drink from suppliers. I don't think people are always understanding of this 😔 Overall we loved our visit and happy there was a 10% service charge added to our bill. Our server and chef were both working hard the whole night and very much deserving 🙌 Definitely be visiting again... We really want to try the beef Texan hot links!!

Great food! Cumbria has been crying out for a decent bbq joint and this place really does deliver. Tasty, Smokey, tender meat that falls off the bone with delicious well seasoned sides. Staff were also great at advising what’s best on the menu to try. Only thing I’d note is it’s a small venue and they turn the tables over fast. We only had 90 mins for a table of five and missed out on a wave more drinks and dessert!! It all felt a little rushed, especially when the next table arrived 20mins early. Not ideal, but I suppose a testament to its popularity.

We arrived at Pappy’s on a Saturday evening on a whim to get a table, but were told (politely) they were fully booked until 8:30pm. Fair enough. We agreed to return the following day instead and booked a table for 6:30pm. When we arrived the next evening, the same gentleman who took our booking couldn’t find it. He apologised and asked us to come back at 7:15pm, assuring us we’d be seated. Hungry but hopeful, we returned - only to be told again by the same person that they didn’t have capacity for us. Very disappointing and honestly frustrating. A bit more transparency and professionalism from front-of-house staff would go a long way, especially when people are making the effort to return. On a brighter note: Pedro’s Casa (down the road) saved our night. They fit us in last minute, the food was AMAZING, and the staff were warm and attentive. Highly recommended.

Staff were perlite and extremely welcoming, have great recommendations on both food and drinks

We had a wonderful evening at Pappy's, after what had been a rotten day of driving all day which meant that we were late for our reservation. We called ahead and the staff were so understanding and kind. When we arrived, the customer service from Paige and Joe was outstanding. The whole evening was just a delight - great beers, amazing food (we highly recommend the sharing platter!) and service that made you feel acknowledged and not a nuisance at all. We can't wait to come back. Thank you especially to Paige & Joe - you really transformed our day into an amazing start of our holiday!

Went in approx 3pm yesterday. Place was empty. Stood at bar . Shouted to see if any staff would turn up. Gave up after 5 minutes and went elsewhere.

Prompt service, lovely little place, food was incredible! 😍 Its only a small space so we booked in advance (on the day) and had no issue on a sunny weekend day.

Fantastic food, atmosphere and staff. A great taco 🌮. Awesome place!

A great little place with some of the best bbq you will have! Massive thank you to Taz who was running front of house and serving, nothing was ever a bother and she was outstanding (even when it got really busy!) Big shout out to Sarah in the kitchen creating the amazing food, if you ever want some quality bbq with great service this place is a must! And make sure to pre-book!

The food is amazing cooked to perfection. Call service excellent stuff are very friendly. Price reasonable for quality of food. Would recommend to anybody.

Food was incredible I couldn't knock it! What made me beyond angry and I will never be going again is the massive service change they add to your bill whilst giving no service! They do not check if your drinks need filling and barely remember the specials! They need to look at why the service charge is so high! Never going back again!

Had great food on Thursday. The staff were excellent, helpful and friendly.

Texan here. Just threw away 4 made your way brisket burgers. The brisket was all fat less one bite of meat, and the meat had a spice that was incongruous. The burgers were not cooked thoroughly, way too pink. The process of ordering take away was not very user friendly as other places - everything left to notes that they ignored when processing the order. The fries were pretty good. What a waste of time and money. Eat somewhere else. THIS IS NOT TEXAS FOOD. If this business opened in Texas, it would not last long.

Lovely little place, fab food & staff

My visit to Pappy's Texas BBQ was nothing short of fantastic! I ordered the Pit Master Sharing Platter for two, and it was an explosion of mouthwatering flavours. The extra signature brisket we added was simply out of this world—it melted in my mouth! The service was top-notch; the staff was so friendly and made us feel right at home. I loved the whole atmosphere of the place, which made the meal even better. I can't wait to return and indulge in more of their BBQ delights!

I was really looking forward to this place as most of the reviews were positive but I have to say it was disappointing, the restaurant was very small and we were seated by the door and my seat kept being bumped into, the waitress took our drinks order and got it wrong, our food order was lost and had to be taken again, we had the £54 sharing platter and also paid £7 for the signature brisket, pulled pork was dry, very small amount of brisket, one of the sides we ordered was wrong, the food was not worth the money and to top it off £7.50 service charge

Great smoked BBQ meats, and scrummy sides. If your a bbq fan, this is the place. Great friendly helpful staff too, highly recommend

Such a great little spot! We showed up without a reservation (on a busy Friday night) and the staff were so welcoming—they found us a spot at the bar and made us feel right at home. They gave us fantastic food recommendations and were super friendly, chatting with us about the menu and drinks. The food was absolutely delicious, really good value, and the whole place had a lovely, relaxed vibe. Can’t wait to come back!

Closest experience in the entire UK to an authentic Texas BBQ. This is based purely on taste. The mainstream isn't screaming for the real texas BBQ but for flavour.... WOW. Anyone who reads this, book in and get here as soon as you can and support a small independent business who does this niche better then anywhere in the country.

Average BBQ food with average customer service in a very small but nicely decorated restaurant. Not suitable for large groups, 4 max, not suitable for children, no space for prams.

We went for my birthday and great service with a smile and the food was amazing. Great to have tasty food and plenty of it. Mouth watering and left full and happy. Going back again with family this time.

A tad small but it works, great staff and food are really great prices, we got a share starter of sausage and dipping sauce, and a make your own burger and a regular burger, both with fires, the BBQ is to die for as is the brisket and pulled pork. We also had a class of wine each a coke and water and it was £41.75...make sure you book in advance as the food is that good it sells out quickly.

Lovely spot hidden away. Great service from the team, very informative about all the stuff on the menu and always a smile on their faces. Food was top notch and definitely worth a visit!

Just left and feeling full to the brim after a long walk. The hotdog was top notch, make your own burger with signature brisket and fried chicken to die for and the homemade bbq sauce might just be the best I've ever had. Fully recommended

We had the best meal of my life here Friday. Robin and the team are absolutely amazing and couldn't do more for us. Everything was cooked to perfection 👌

My friend showed me this little place on TikTok and honestly, what a find. It’s small, but in that warm, “homely and welcoming” way, not the “squeezed in like it’s a game of restaurant Tetris” way. The staff were all lovely—super friendly, really on it, and one of them was in training, but he was doing a cracking job. Now, the food. We finally got to try brisket in the UK, which felt like a bit of a bucket list moment. And wow—turns out, we’ve been missing out. Tender, smoky, packed with flavor, and those Texan seasonings? Absolute magic. Everything we had was spot on, cooked perfectly, and just one of those meals where you walk out the door already slipping into a food coma. Left feeling full, happy, and already thinking about what we’ll order next time. Probably more brisket. Definitely more brisket.

We visited last night, and as expected for a Saturday, the restaurant was incredibly busy. We arrived at 6 PM but were told the next available table wouldn’t be until 8:30. That was fine with us—we headed out for a bit and came back later. When we returned, we were seated in front of the bar, and from the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcome. You could really sense the strong family connection within the restaurant. Though it’s a small space with limited tables, it never felt cramped or uncomfortable. We decided to order the Pitman’s Sharing Platter, and it was absolutely worth the wait! The meat was tender, melt-in-your-mouth, and packed with flavor. For sides, we had fries, slaw, and mac and cheese. Now, I’ve never been a fan of mac and cheese, but my husband convinced me to give it a try—and I’m so glad I did! It was the first time I’ve not only liked but loved mac and cheese. Thankfully, we didn’t order an appetizer because the platter was incredibly filling—we couldn’t even finish it and ended up taking the rest home. I honestly don’t know how anyone could manage this meal and starters; we were absolutely stuffed! We first discovered this place through Facebook, and I’m so glad we did. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Honestly delicious. We got the share platter, side with chips. We couldn't finish it and took the best left overs home with brownies that had caramel sauce which was out of this world. If you want the taste of Texas without the added cost of flight and hotels then look no further. If your looking for the man vs food experience then get booked in and simply ENJOY.

The pitmaster platter for 2 was amazing! Large portion size and incredible food. I would compare it to bbq food l've eaten in USA. Served with 3 large size side dishes, pickles and sauces. The restaurant was small but cosy and you can smell the sweet smoke flavour as soon as you walk in. The server was friendly but professional and being from Texas we knew we were in for a treat! Watermelon margarita was delicious, and good selection of beers were on offer. Brisket was smoky and tender, and had a great bark. The smoked sausage was tender and full of flavour. Turkey and pulled pork were very good. The smoked chicken thighs might have stolen the show! I will definitely return to Pappy's BBQ when in the area.

Delicious veggie food and a great Margarita!

Lovely place just a bit small for me

Food was great. Staff on 22/02 were 10/10.

My family and I had a fantastic dining experience at Pappy's. The service was exceptionally warm and welcoming, and the food was nothing short of extraordinary. Each dish was not only incredibly tasty but also beautifully presented, bursting with amazing flavors. We can't wait to come back. The atmosphere truly made us feel like we were dining abroad.

Amazing food and service, tonight was our first visit but definitely not our last. Keep up the good work.

Great food great atmosphere staff were lovely the food out of this world

I'm so far from a food snob and I don't know if I caught them on a particularly bad day but my god! The food was so unbelievably dry! It's just speculation but it definitely gave, "warmed up in the microwave" vibes. Definitely not the quality you expect given the high price, especially when you need to wash it down with very expensive juice. The pulled pork was a particularly bad showing, more like dry flavourless jerky than anything else, the brisket tasted nice but was dry like packaged sandwich meat. The mac and cheese was just sad and bland. The owner was very sweet in person so I'm quite surprised about the snarky replies to reviews shown on here, I wonder if it's a case of always having excuses and never needing to change. Regardless, if money's tight I would exercise a little caution before going here. Imo anyway.

One of the best burgers ive ever had and absolutely lovely customer service

The was food was good but the place it’s self is too small for the amount of tables.Also was charged £6.25 10% of my bill for service charge which was not stated anywhere, if I had known I would have gone to the counter myself and collected our food.Its expensive enough without a sneaky charge like that. I will not be returning.

Excellent food, attentive service from knowledgeable staff, and a nice atmosphere in this very small (but perfectly formed!) restaurant..

We came in at 6:45 Saturday 18th January, the girls on shift were absolutely fantastic and made our experience amazing! The food was absolutely amazing and we will certainly be back sometime soon! We regret not getting the girls names as they really did such a good job, they made us feel so welcome and were very attentive

Sadly many things on the menu not available despite it being 7pm on a Saturday night. If you don’t have salsa, go buy the ingredients and make some! Also, it’s a bbq place, always have salsa available! Some of the meats not available either nor were different types of tequila and mescal. So what we ate was good but lack of options of menu was disappointing. Quite a long wait to place our order even though the restaurant wasn’t that busy, but food did come out in a reasonable time. Poor vegetarian options.

Full bellys and smiling faces guaranteed. Stand out food, I was sad I got so full up and couldn't try more! The vibe, history and hospitality are all exceptional. Recommending to everyone.

Outstanding food and excellent service, definitely worth the drive. Will be back in the New Year.

This place has been on my radar for my trip to The Lakes and it did not disappoint! Absolutely banging food, do not miss out on this place!

Small but perfect limited seating but that means these girls know how to make mouth watering meat dishes make, the best I’ve had in ages!!!

Incredible food, friendly staff. A fab meal

6 of us travelled from Carlisle , great food Girls very friendly , service was A1 would recommend, and we Are coming back , but more of us next time . Keep up the good work

We’d seen Pappys on TikTok and decided to call in for a meal! Food was amazing, definitely worth the trip!

Phenomenal food. Immense smoking. You can taste the heritage and experience of the Pit Master. Definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely fantastic! We miss having quality Texas bbq and this was just what we were missing. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Friendly, helpful and wonderfully welcoming. We had the sharing platter for two and the baby back ribs and were very, very happy. The ribs were perfectly tender and well-sauced. The pulled pork was bursting with flavour. The brisket was an absolute stand out. Delightfully peppery bark, lovely and tender. Absolutely amazing. We just wish we’d been prepared enough to order a Turkey for thanksgiving. I cannot recommend it enough. If you love bbq or want to try something new you cannot go wrong here!

Really great food and service. Finally a restaurant with flavour!

This is for the taco bar, we went on an weekend without a booking but thankfully space, it is small so would suggest booking. The food and service is fantastic with lots of choice and the birria tacos and mac and cheese were the highlights, mac and cheese can be hit or miss but here it is lovely!

Incredible food. It arrived timely and we enjoyed their 'Pappys original Texas BBQ sauce'. It was quite hard to find but is DEFINITELY a hidden gem. Thanks to chef and foh staff!

Nice food, didn't look like the pictures or how I expected, fries quite salty but overall meals were nice

I recommend the "I ain't sharin" platter post hike :)

No room in the main restaurant but not a problem. They found space in the external dining area which is down the lane and is in a marquee with plenty heat on. Not sure I would want to be in there in the middle of winter though. So book up first. Think there was a little issue with staff on the night so not as attentive as you would expect. We even had to go and find someone to pay for our meal. Non of this put us off because the food was exceptional and I would return next time.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just had dinner at Pappy’s, and what a fantastic dog-friendly place! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. I ordered the Beef Brisket plate, and my partner had the King Brisket BBQ bun—both were amazing! The brisket was so juicy, tender, and had a delicious bark. Honestly, five stars doesn’t feel like enough. Highly recommend this spot! The only downside is it’s 3 hours away from where we live, but we'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area! 😬

We dined in last night and must say the food was really nice. However, our dining experience was ruined from the chef (maybe owner) telling off a staff member for not serving food when he could clearly see she was serving a customer and she was the only server there at that time. It made me and other members in my party feel really uncomfortable. Advice for the chef/owner would be to talk to your staff with respect! Without servers building a rapport with the customers you would have no business! Her service (sorry i didnt catch your name bond hair) all night was excellent! You are all meant to be part of the same team! Unfortunately, it's left a really bad taste and I'm sure other customers who were there last night would agree too. Therefore, we won't be going back. I really do hope the girl with the blond hair is okay and would definitely encourage her to look for another hospitality job where she will be treated like a valued member.

We found this place randomly after checking for places to eat with good reviews. The food is sensational. We ordered wings and ribs as a starter and it was probably the best wings I ever had. The ribs were absolutely yummy as well (very heavily seasoned, soft, smoked, tasty). My friend ordered the brisket and I got the Texas Burger. I cannot praise this food enough, it was great experience that I would definitely recommend.

Incredible food, amazing service. Well worth the 200 mile trip from Scotland!

Omg! Left so full! The food was amazing but everyone knows that! The staff were so friendly and were working hard as its a busy wee place! Go if you get the chance! But leave it until the last day or no other food places will stand a chance!!!

Great food, just need a bigger premises

My partner and I went in for the last night of our honeymoon. We both had baby back ribs, a side of ribs and the trio of salsas with totopos. The totopos were fantastic nothing like a nacho, way better in my opinion. The green salsa was my favourite. The side of sticky ribs were really tasty. The baby back ribs were incredible. The seasoning and homemade BBQ sauce the highlight. Skin on fries were excellent. Great coleslaw. Despite being incredibly full I had to have a key lime pie. It was almost like a lime cheesecake with bits of lime peel. Didn't look pretty, but probably my favourite in terms of flavour and consistency despite having some in Key Largo and Key West. Couldn't recommend enough. We left with two bottles of signature BBQ sauce and should we travel to the Lake District again will certainly try to revisit.

Pappy’s catered our wedding and it. Was. FANTASTIC. I don’t think our guests have stopped complimenting the food! From the start Robin was super professional and had our best interests at heart. She was very organised and on top of everything (especially when I wasn’t!) and patient with me. On the run up she was good communicating with our wedding coordinator and checked we had everything we needed. The food itself was just perfect and there was plenty of it. We chose a family style dining setup and Robin made sure we picked a meal plan that suited this. And as I said, the guests can’t stop talking about how good the food was!! Service on the day was also perfect, Robin and her team were super smiley and got everything out in good time so nobody was staring at food on other tables! Thanks also for our complimentary Pappy’s BBQ sauce! So if you’re thinking of having Pappy’s cater your wedding or event just stop thinking and book them 😊 you won’t regret it!

Fantastic meal and beer. Went out with friends and the staff and food were exceptional. Loved the food and place. Awesome

Fantastic! Brilliant food served efficiently by friendly staff. A real bit of Texas in Cumbria. Every bit as good as our favourite BBQ smokehouse in Dallas!

Perfect! Food was brilliant and ample, served efficiently by friendly staff. A bit of Texas in the Lake District! Every bit as good as our favourite BBQ smokehouse in Dallas (and that’s in Texas!).

Had a little treat to myself here this evening, 16th June 2024. I've been waiting to try here for some time and Needless to say, I was not disappointed. Everything was per from the ribs at the start, covered with a lovely homemade BBQ sauce. Then I had the Mac n Cheese with meats and the Tipsy Texan burger with a serving of fries and pots of sauce; BBQ, BBQ mustard, cheese and buffalo. The mac n cheese was brilliant, Creamy, cheesey, the toppings were wonderful, smoke House sausage and pulled pork. Then the burger was something else, stacked high and full of flavour, every bite was amazing. And if that was not enough, I finished on the peanut butter cookie ice cream sandwich, yes, homemade peanut butter cookies and Oh my, it was delicious. I will definitely be back for more! Great food and excellent service.

Me, my pregnant girlfriend and mother in law came in tonight and just wow, it was absolutely gorgeous the meat was amazing, the service was brilliant thank you so much to the team for looking after us we will be back

Can’t comment on the quality of the food as we didn’t stay that long! We arrived and it is a very small intimate restaurant; feels quite authentic which was pleasing. Unfortunately we were seated by a member of staff in a back corner and then forgotten about. No one approached us to give us a menu or offer us drinks. We waited for ten minutes and didn’t even receive a smile of acknowledgement (which in a restaurant with only 5 tables inside is very uncomfortable!) When a table who arrived after us were greeted and served right away we figured our business wasn’t wanted and left. Disappointing. No apology and no acknowledgement even as we walked past the staff stood by the door. I hope this isn’t the usual customer experience but it certainly was ours.

A lovely online order of food delivered by Pappy’s online shop. Plus I bought some sauces to try. Even though this lovely grub is sealed, it smells delicious. Looking forward to a fantastic family get together over the Bank holiday weekend. Swift delivery, well packed. Recommended by my sister, who is crazy for Texan BBQ.😀

Pretty tasty food, but very expensive considering the small portion size.

Food was good but when the bill came wow I was surprised. Tax wasn’t included in the price. Not once was this mentioned nor anywhere on the menu. Coke poured from a bottle then charged at £4.50 for 330ml before tax. Good was good but crazy expensive especially when they then add on tax after

Food was OK, but the service was ridiculous. We brought in a large group and pre ordered only to be told 'we were too busy to read the messages' and were sold out of items requested. After a large bill, they were unwilling to work out individual costs (fair enough) but after watching us split the bill, then to be told about service charge, that we then had to work out that they had charged across 3 other tables. It was a mess. The service ruined a perfectly good night.

Overpriced and horrible avoid!!! Have to pay tax was £10 for 2 half cokes that were out the plastic bottle fatty meat chips were horrible coleslaw horrible all was horrible can cook better at home better off going to Greg's to be honest!!!

If you like BBQ, and you like it cooked to perfection, and with the knowledge that a LOT of love and care has gone into the preparation and cooking of said bbq, in a friendly run environment -Run to Pappys. RUN!! Wait for the table, book the table, camp out overnight for the table. We will be back to hopefully taste that Key Lime pie before it gets sold out again. Special mention for the Brisket!! Chefs Kiss 😙🤌 They smashed it!!

This place is so good. This is a 5 star place all day long. A must visit if you like delicious tacos and brisket that melts in your mouth. Robin was wonderful, she opened up an outdoor area to accommodate our dog. The service was super quick. The food came out quick and hot. The portion sizes are very generous and such good value for money. The cocktails are wonderful and the people are so friendly (salt of the earth type people). We will be back for sure.

Amazing food, Amazing service. Managed to fit us in on a busy night. Can’t fault anything. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

what a f****ng joke, 3 orders of tacos came to £50 which was fine however no where on the menu did it mention a compulsory 10% service charge or even the £12 TAX. Would have been fine if it mentioned tax not included or something among them lines but they didn’t until after we had eaten, our £52 bill came to £76 through hidden charges. In my opinion it is a joke and wouldn’t recommend in the slightest. The audacity to ask for a tip aswell I felt like walking out without paying all together. I paid and walked out a very unhappy man on what was suppose to be a happy occasion.

When i arrived i was given a table then shortly after was asked to move, we ordered our food and drink. The food arrived the chips were great but that was the highlight of the meal the mac and cheese was freezing like like straight out of the fridge and on too the burger the pulled pork was warm at best. I asked for it to be heated up i heard one of the staff in kitchen say jesus it is freezing when i recived my food back i wasnt given a fork and the food was only warm the staff were busy chatting to another couple and just wasnt what expected they diet coke was £4.50 not even for a pint which is ruthless. £54 2 cold burgers and 4 small cokes

I placed an online order for brisket, sausages and smoked meats for my family this Easter. This food order was delivered quickly in perfect condition, c/w instructions on how to reheat. I was very nervous especially for the brisket. I used a slow cooker to reheat the brisket and sausages..OMG. The sausages were beautifully smoked and tasty. The brisket was amazing, so succulent, moist, and totally delicious with the most fantastic flavour. I left in the slow cooker for 4 hours on low (as I was out and about), everything was hot right through. Never eaten brisket before, and I am totally impressed and cannot wait to visit Pappy’s when in that region in June. (I love ribs and chicken personally). It is highly likely that I will order more brisket online before then though😍♥️❤️ Thank you Pappy’s for such delicious food and our Easter dinner was a knockout success.

Me and my partner visited here from the midlands after seeing Pappys advertised online. It is a very quaint restaurant with amazing staff service, and great country music. We ordered the wings for a starter, which would have been better crispy and seasoned rather than soft skinned and chewy. However this may be preference. The main of ribs and Mac and cheese was delicious, some of the best Mac and cheese we have had. Now the biggest downside was that a 330ml coke cost £5… from a bottle, not tap. To this day it is the most expensive coke I have bought. We could not fault the service and loved that it was a family ran business. Service was great, however these are some friendly suggestions that would have boosted it to a 5 * review.

I had never heard of this place before a friend booked it for a meal. Food was amazing, didn't have to wait too long between ordering and eating, service was amazing. Will definitely be back.

Visited at the weekend and was very impressed. Small venue but that adds to the charm of the place as its a very intimate atmosphere. Food was amazing - we had to take half of it home as the portion sizes are immense (American sizes!). Would absolutely recommend the burgers. Enjoyed the cocktail of the month (some kind of watermelon thing) and a couple of beers. Staff were very friendly and attentive and down to earth and pricing is very reasonable considering the service and portion size. To top it off they were playing all my favourite country music - definitely a place to visit if you're a big country fan like myself. They ask for card details when booking and pre-warn you of a £30 charge if you fail to show up for your reservation, however i can totally understand why given the size of the venue and how popular it is. Will definitely visit again if we're ever back in Kendal :-)

My friends and I are studying abroad in the UK this semester but we’re from Texas! So when we saw that there was a Texas bbq we had to try it out! At first they couldn’t fit us in but then made room for us which was awesome!! We really didn’t think it would compare to bbq back home but we were SO wrong. The atmosphere was so welcoming and the staff was incredibly nice! It truly felt like home with the country music and the smell of good bbq. Pappy’s TX bbq had some of the best ribs I’ve ever had. Definitely go here!

What a place! Food was bang on, lovely little place. Would highly recommend..

Tried Pappys today for the first time with a group of friends. Had the sharing platter and sampled some tequilas, all the food was excellent, service great and very friendly staff. Hands down beats the usual texas bbq themed chain restaurants you usually find. A great addition to Kendal.

Not a great experience. After reading all the great reviews we couldn't wait to try here after finally getting a weekend to ourselves to travel up to Kendal from Liverpool. We booked for Saturday night and were one of the first seatings. They informed us the restaurant wasn't open but all bookings were to take place in the taco place which was fine and the lovely server showed us there. Once seated we got some drinks, nearly £5 for a 330ml bottle of coke was a lot but we thought we were treating ourselves. We were then informed they had no brisket and therefore couldn't do anything with brisket. We chose nachos to start which we thought were £4 but ended up £10 with two watering tomato salsas but a nice salsa Verde. When ordering the waitress told us she needed to check we had any as they used the last of them the night before. She then informed us they had prepped more. Not worth £10 for a plate of nachos unfortunately. I got the buffalo wings which she then had to check if they still had any. I was informed I would receive the last portion which I was happy about. The buffalo sauce was quite watery and barely covered the wings but the flavour wasn't bad, just subtle. Partner for the ribs to start which were lovely. I then chose the pulled pork burger and partner had the Dino rib. The Dino rib had a very intense flavour that ended up knocking me sick it was that overpowering but it was nice and moist just overseasoned to death. My pulled pork burger was inedible it was that dry it was similar to eating cardboard in a bun. It was also quite bland unfortunately. I was quite upset by this point as I couldn't eat my burger and the Dino rib wasnt too my personal liking which is I understand may have just been my opinion but it was unlike any rib I've had before. I imagine the brisket if it were there would have the same seasoning on. I informed the waitress the burger was too dry to eat and she asked if I wanted another, I said it was ok but thank you. I unfortunately didn't eat my main except for a handful of chips. They took the service charge off as an apology but that was it. At least it was something. Overall £89 for a meal I didn't really enjoy apart from the wings and some nachos. Overall there were too many things unavailable that if it were my business I simply would have closed and apologised. Instead of having a full night we decided to head home after this as our hearts just weren't in the night anymore after this... Unfortunately won't be back but hope other enjoy it x

Found this place by accident and wow just amazing the brisket was out of this world

The beef ribs was very dry.l drive more than 30 minutes to try it and was very disappointed .

So… the main dishes wasn’t so good, the briskets was delicious and the small dino also good, but the large and XL dino was over smoked and the meat was hard to eat, we hub they fix that.