Pooley bridge inn in Eden

Had one nights stay on Wednesday staff were fantastic food was brilliant and rooms immaculate will definitely be bacck

Nice place to sit out in the sun and enjoy a couple of pints. Salt and pepper chips were great too

Great location for a beer on a hot day. Some of the best staff I’ve come across in terms of attitude, they are a credit to the organisation. Every single one of them was friendly and helpful.

Fantastic meal Great service Highly recommend

Great friendly service, lovely place to sit with a pint and watch the world go by! Dog friendly too

Good beer selection, great food and excellent, comfortable rooms upstairs. Location is great to access to Ullswater and the steamers

Stayed a weekend with Campervan and it was fab weather down there in the Lake District Certainly go back there. Great Eating places all around the top of the lake. Beautiful stunning scenery everywhere. Well worth staying over in the many rooms close-by or campsites and Motorhome areas.

Had a couple of pints outside the front of the pub. Lovely, friendly staff. Good atmosphere. Great meeting point. Loved it!

Perfect for a cold beer on a sunny day.

The food was really nice, but the thing that makes this place special are the fantastic staff. We came on a sunny Saturday, the pub was extremely busy. The staff were extremely busy dealing with people, but they still endeavoured to be kind and have a smile on their face. They made it a really nice place to be.

Solid, tasty, and good food. Friendly service.

I visit this place many times but tonite I was disappointed. I brought my granddaughters one of them loves the chicken wings, don't know if they have changed them but not as nice... I had fish and chips...all batter and quite cold chips, it's put us off.....

Beautiful place to have a cool drink and enjoy the sun☀️😎☀️

Fabulous stay last night food, service and room excellent. Helpful staff for 2 slightly immobile visitors. Would highly recommend Pooley Bridge Inn. Thank you again.

Really nice area for a wander and shopping.

Had a good stay. Friendly, helpful staff, good food, excellant fish and chips, and fast service, even at busy times. Cooked breakfast very enjoyable and not greasy. Only negative comment, and beyond the control of the Inn, was the waste/recycling collection at 5am in the morning. My husband left his phone at the local pizza barn, the chef tracked us down to the Pooley Inn, and it was returned it to us. So big thank you to everyone for this, it was very much appreciated.

Amazing time here, excellent vibes and amazing out of this world service from Billie. Would definitely come back!!

Food somewhat overpriced, nothing special at all

Amazing place amazing staff what else would you need

We had an evening meal here. Nicely decorated and good range of food on the menu, but it was quite average in it's presentation and value and a few pounds more than similar pubs because of the location. We probably won't return.

Really impressed with attention given to allergies And intolerance. Been twice this week for food. First day asked about chicken burger and whether it contained dairy. Server said straight away that it had buttermilk so not suitable. Chose Normal burger minus cheese which was really good. Went again today and noticed that steak pie had DFA dairy free alternative. Asked server what the alternative was server did not know but immediately checked with kitchen and the alternative was chips rather than mash with butter which was delicious. Thank you for making the choice of food that was suitable for me not an issue and for your servers being aware of how important intolerance to certain items are very important.

Great big pub food good only had chips staff helpful 👍 just popped in to pub . Tried to book a stay later in year but fully booked. We are locals to the area,

Another beautiful visit to Pooley. Dropped in for food, very tasty, lots of choice and very friendly staff.

Staff were very friendly even though they were quite busy. Sun came out midweek in late March and the place soon became pretty full. Has its own parking which is a big plus in Pooley Bridge

Lovely sunny day sat outside with a cider. Foods good watched grand national.

This is the third time we have visited pooley bridge inn and it’s a great place to stay but trying to check is is very frustrating,it says 2 pm check in and we have been here nearly an hour and still waiting to get into our room after a very long journey so I think this will be our last time

Great pub. Great food and service.

ordered food male gentleman waiter rude quick to take are order and go food arrived chicken kebab which consisted of 5 chunks of frozen chicken 2 pieces onion and 2 pieces peppers couldn’t of been any drier if it tried def frozen rubbish served with what was meant to seasoned fries and small side of salad and charged £18.95 for this then we paid 5.95 for 2 slices of garlic bread with Parmesan cheese then not one person bothered to ask us how are meal was upon leaving def won’t be back not prepared to pay for overpriced rubbish when we went to another pub over the road had food half the price and actually edible.

Had a lovely meal, great service, reasonably priced.

Very busy on the Saturday, place was packed with families yet still excellent service .

Just went for dinner. The food and service was great.

First time we have been back since 2019 after being disappointed by the food, the place and staff there has transformed it the food was fantastic would highly recommend the lamb Henry, staff were fantastic and friendly will be returning on a regular basis.

lovely pub, great food and service - superb location... Will definitely be back...

Lovey place to stay, food and staff were delightful Only one issue and that was the tiny shower room. Definitely returning

Don’t know about the rooms, but the restaurant is amazing. Perhaps the best one I’ve been in a while. Dog friendly, staff is super welcoming and supportive, food tastes like it’s made in heaven. Exactly what you need after a day at the lake

Great food and service. Good selection of ales 🍺

Visited on a Thursday night so wasn’t overly busy and easily manageable for the numerous table staff. We had pre booked and were quickly shown to our table and advised that another member of staff would be over to take our order. Little did I know they had sprinkled us with invisible dust as after selecting what we wanted we then had to wait around 20 minutes for our order to be taken. By that time my mouth was as dry as the Sahara desert. Another waiter was serving the tables literally next to us and didn’t seem to notice us either, maybe because the priority seemed to be engaging in ‘banter’ with a larger table. When our invisible spray had finally worn off we finally had our order taken. The food came relatively quickly and was decent quality. Not one person asked how our food was. After our meal we agreed to have some more drinks and a dessert each. Much to our annoyance, it appeared we had once again been victims of the invisible spray. After chatting with the family over a load of dirty plates that weren’t cleared from our table and watching the waiter perform his comedy act with the next table we gave up on our desserts. Rather than request the bill and wait (again), I just went and paid at the bar myself. If I hadn’t have gone up myself, I think I’d probably still be sitting there now a week later waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting. I reckon they would have had to throw our dirty plates away as they had been left that long the stains we’re probably impossible to remove. Overall the food was good but the service was dire, that seems to be a bit of a theme looking at other reviews. The pub is in the best location which is why it’s so popular but there’s others in the area where they look after the customer better.

Carl is the main man always gives a warm welcome fantastic host nothing is a problem always manages to find us a table for the night

I checked in here for 3 nights and would have to reserve a table if dining by Carl. After unpacking I returned to the bar and asked to reserve a table (different barman) he said i he said as a resident I did not need to but could I use a small one as I was by myself which I did, I had 2 drinks and returned to the bar for another and to order food, I was approached by Carl who said i would have to move to another table as I had not reserved that one and someone else wanted to sit there. I went to the Crown hotel across the road to wine and dine for my 3 day stay in Pooley bridge spending over £200. Hospitality takes a special type of person to be in that profession. CARL is NOT one of them. He is very impolite, ignorant and rude. As the saying says One rotten apple.

We ate there, food was pretty awful; the burger was bog standard, the macaroni cheese tasted like it came from a packet and the kids food was dry and tasteless. The deserts were a bit better but the cheesecake was a standard American cheesecake with mashed mango spooned on top (not a mango and passion fruit cheesecake!) and crumble topping sprinkled over it...and the crumble was undercooked with packet custard. £138, totally not worth it and a huge disappointment after a fantastic meal there last year. Won't be going back.

Get a seat next to the open fire

Just had a lovely stay at this wonderful hotel. Staff really lovely, room great but to access we climbed two flights of stairs. Guessing if we had have warned them of our age they would have changed the room. Good food and wouldn’t hesitate to go there again.

We stayed for a single night in the family suite on our way from London to the Highlands. We were greeted by a wonderfully kind and accommodating staff who looked after us incredibly well. Several days after leaving the inn, I realised I had misplaced my engagement ring. I reached out to management and their immediate action and honesty led to the return of my ring in a very timely manner. I was very touched by their efforts to help me. We ate well, slept well, and we left feeling recharged to continue on our road trip. I will never forget the kindness and honesty of this team. Thank you all.

Gorgeous bar and dining area, we were excited to be there. Unfortunately, our experience with a member of the bar staff soured it slightly.

Outstanding! Made to feel very welcome, the whole place is spotless, comfy bed, great shower and amazing food. Great value for money....we will be back.

We were met with a lovely greeting, warm atmosphere and delicious food. The staff in particular a lady called Mel and Carl and young man who sadly didn't get to know his name provided great customer care and service. This is the first time we've visited but certainly won't be the last. Many thanks for an enjoyable afternoon.

Absolutely fantastic experience. Jack especially but also Tracey were extremely hospitable and welcoming and the room was great. (Nice touches like coffee bags and fresh milk get my vote) A very reasonably priced and very enjoyable stay in a beautiful corner of the Lake District.

Absolutely fantastic food , accommodation and the team especially Jack and Karl.

Lovely rooms, food, views and most of all, staff. Made us very welcome and were so accommodating. Will be back!

Sunday lunch was lovely. Service exceptional. Really cosy but spacious. Real fires. Dog friendly.

Good food but that’s about it. Staff took order and then went discussing New Years Eve tables with other staff for around 5 minutes , then remembered she had my order in her hand. Painful to watch your order held in someone’s hand just because they want to join in a staff discussion. In my opinion customers come first Pump label on pumps on the bar for beer they don’t sell anymore. Got to say the food was good again, but soup was supposed to come with a warm Ciabatta, but got a slice a farmhouse loaf No salt and pepper condiments on the table - what’s that about- just a wooden box that holds sachets of sauces and salt and pepper , pretty poor IMO

We visited for lunch, lovely cozy , beautifully decorated and a great choice of food on the menu. The food was delicious. Its in a great location. Would highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Putting this on here for any ceoliacs to make sure they ask that the things marked Gluten Free on the menu are gluten free 🙄 I ordered the chicken kebab, which was labelled GFA (gluten free available). I checked that the chips were made in a different fryer, told the waitress it was ceoliac / allergy, so all good. No one asked if we wanted to order dessert, so I tried to wave someone over. The first person is saw gave me direct eye contact so I waved at him and then he walked in the opposite direction. So I asked an older waiter who brushed me off twice during our visit. We finally got our original waitress. I ordered the ice cream Sunday that was marked GF (gluten free) and it came out with an obviously not-gf biscuit wafer in it. I told the waiter to see if it was gf, so he took it back to the kitchen and just took the wafer out and handed back to me. I could see the line where the wafer had sat. I tried to call over the manager but the original waitress came over took the large sunday and came back with a much smaller one which was missing half of the original ingredients that she told me (and it was obvious) that she just quickly plopped together. She told me I should have told her I needed gluten-free (which I had told her I had ceoliac when I ordered my main).. basically blaming me for something labelled gluten-free not coming out as gluten-free.. to which I said the menu says its gluten free so it should come out gluten-free without needing to request it. I later asked for the manager, and they sent me to this woman who said she had already talked to the kitchen, that the kitchen was wrong (as was what the waitress said to me). I emphasised it wasn't just the kitchen she needed to talk to but also the waitress who blamed me for them not giving me something gluten free (when it was labelled gf) and the daft kid who though it was safe and OK to just pull the wafer out , which leaves the Sunday contaminated with an allergen. She applologised. Didn't offer a refund for the Sunday, although I did say i wasn't asking for one but was saying this as more of a wtf for any future ceoliacs that visit because... wtf was that. Three stars instead of one because the food tasted good and the woman apologised for the fiasco of service. But still.. wtf.

Came here with 5 people and everyone really enjoyed their food, service was great and friendly, highly recommend

Really cosy pub, well done out, friendly service from the moment we walked through the door. Well looked after by our waiter Jack, food and drink was great, especially next to the fire after a walk in the fells

They perfectly accommodated our group of 17 for lunch. Food was really good. They even had a sausage for our soggy doggy 🐕

Popped in for a quick drink and ended up having a light dinner. Really enjoyed the food, amazing service, and lovely pub.

We called in for lunch, not too busy at 12, but became quite full by the time we left. Great choice of food, ranging from sandwiches and small plates to full meals. Quick service, delicious food, cosy but spacious. We've been several times now and it is part of planning our route.

Fantastic location very close to Ullswater, Pooley Bridge & quiet little village.. would highly recommend this Inn as a great place to stay with friendly helpful staff, real burning fires, good selection of beers & food etc

What a lovely room.so much better than on the hotel pics.dog friendly were l9oking forward to.out meal.tonight .the bar looks very xmasy .were in room.7 how lucky lovely balcony ideal for the dog have fresh air .

First time visiting this restaurant and I was very pleased. Food was nice and had a wide variety to choose from, whether that be sandwiches or hearty meals, they supplied the lot. Staff were really pleasant and kind, sounds like the foundations but it's not always the case. We all had sandwiches and they were really nice and filling, can't comment on the taste of other foods but they looked lovely on other tables and coming out from the kitchen. Really pleased all round and would highly recommend.

Popped in for lunch and a drink didn't stay service was great very friendly gentleman served us food was fresh hot and lovely.

Booked a meal here whilst on holiday. Staff were helpful and friendly. All the food was nice, everyone enjoyed their meals. Would definitely go back.

It was a visit for lunch, the man working behind the bar was very pleasant, the other staff were less pleasant and chaotic verging on rude. Service was chaotic and the food poor, main course was over cooked and dried out

While staying at the Leeming House Hotel with friends we decided to dine at the Pooley Bridge Inn on the second night of our stay. We were all impressed on arrival at Poiley Bridge by the lights on display outside the restuarent and the ambience of the restuarent itself visible from outside. This is a large restuarent but there is plenty of parking available. We arrived a little early and our table was not ready however a drinks order was taken and we had a small round table at the end if the bar for 10 minutes until our table was ready. Food orders were taken and served in good time. There was a great atmosphere and the servers added to this with their good humour. The food was great and we all really enjoyed the experience

Brilliant base for the north Lakes. Excellent food and a really very well laid out room.

We only stopped for coffee and the place is immaculately clean

We visited the Pooley Bridge Inn for an evening meal. It was a very busy evening and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was well presented and fresh. We shared starters - nachos; salt and pepper squid and salt and chili chicken wings - all of which were very tasty. We chose fish, chips and mushy peas and chicken kebabs, both of which were delicious. Worth a visit!

Staff friendly polite and welcoming I was a solo traveller and popped in for couple pints. There ale Big Sur was a very refreshing pint and good price at £4.70 a pint

Great staff, great food and an amazing area. Go see the waterfall.

Stayed for Sunday lunch. Was great service and lovely food.

Lovely tasty food and atmosphere. Dog friendly, heaters outside. Blankets .

The pub has a good atmosphere and was busy. The initial service was good but then they didn’t take our order for a long time. The starters were excellent. Had a bit of a wait for the main course and while the pizza was then very good, the chicken burger and fries were over cooked and seemed to have under the heat lights a long time so even the coleslaw was very warm! Shame as the service was good and very friendly. I would eat here again but it is very much bulk food service like you would expect at a Brewers Fayre or similar.

Great pub in a great location. Food was excellent as was the service 🙌

Didn’t stay in a room. Was told on numerous times it was table service but there was no one to serve these tables we tried to order 3 times. One with the person who gave us menu, one at bar and one with the person bringing the food out non took our order. After 20 mins of trying to order the bar girl finally took our order and we paid up front. I think she finally realise how embarrassing it all was. She did however keep a page up showing a tip on card machine again I was awkward and tipped 10% 🙈oh my I really don’t know why, I just felt so awkward with her watching. It wasn’t even busy and we waited for a very long time for food. 4 people think managers as not in uniform but in shirts came through restaurant via the back door and went behind bar and into the back laughing amongst themselves no acknowledgement anything other than them. Food then came out 30 mins later cold and dry like it been sitting on the side and forgotten. I ordered pie and fish and chips. The fish was the only thing hot and everything was warm at best. I couldn’t be bothered to mention it. May had done if someone came to table to ask. Wanted another drink but just left it’s It was very quiet, the atmosphere was disjointed and awkward and didn’t help no music was playing. We just left in the end with no goodbye won’t be back will go over the road for rest of week.

The Pooley Bridge Inn is a fantastic, cosy, and welcoming pub that’s perfect for a relaxed meal or drink. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it an ideal spot to unwind after a day out. Their selection of food and drinks is excellent, with a great variety to suit all tastes. Whether you're after traditional pub grub or something a bit more refined, the quality is consistently brilliant. Plus, they warmly welcome dogs, which makes it a great stop for those exploring the area with their furry companions. Highly recommend this gem of a pub!

Visited this pub while having a weekend break at the lakes. We went for Sunday lunch at around 4pm. Inside was very cosy and warm and the staff were very accommodating knowing we had a wheelchair user with us. Food was nice and staff were friendly. It wasn't to busy and we enjoyed our time there. Would definatley recommend for that cozy pub feeling. Couple of nice little shops in the close proximity over all pleasant experinace. 😊

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay this weekend, and the food and service were excellent and provided by friendly staff. Would highly recommend 👍

The best pub in Pooley Bridge. Large outdoor seating area to the front, beautifully decorated interior. Good range of drinks available at reasonable prices. Food also good value for money.

Great service, lovely staff and a really nice atmosphere. Food was good and some good vegan options. Also dog friendly which is great!

Turned up without notice, staff were so helpful and accomodating, food was excellent

Location is excellent. Service was reasonable, the food was OK (not great or bad), and the choice and quality of drinks is good.

We stopped into the bar at the Pooley Bridge Inn during our visit to the Lake District. Amazing pub with great atmosphere and service. The service was very friendly. Great Guinness. We loved our visit. Beautiful building with plenty of seating inside and outside. I loved all the decoration. Highly recommend this pub.

Stopped for dinner, staff were polite, friendly, and helpful, and the food was fresh and very good, cleans and tidy with a good atmosphere 👍🏻👌🏻

10/10 great service, amazing food, even the dog approved! Will definitely be back again!

Nice looking pub, had a couple of pints waiting for the bus.

Big pub ,loads of outside tables fast service, good meals

I cannot speak for the rooms, as I did not board. My other half and I went to the Pooley Bridge Inn for a couple of pints and some dinner. We couldn't decide on what to eat, but Lewis pointed us in the direction of the steak and ale pie, with chips (not mash). It was delicious, so we asked for the dessert menu. We then couldn't decide whether to have the seasonal crumble or the sticky toffee pudding, so we asked our trusted Lewis what he recommended. We both opted for the sticky toffee pudding, one with ice cream, one with custard. We both licked the plate clean and barely managed to waddle to the bus stop. Would highly recommend!

Stayed in Yanwath for a week and this pub became our regular local. Sunday dinner was superb..but what really made it was the staff and location. We booked for 3 pm and people were being turned away still then. The front of house and bar staff were so polite and friendly, it really made the whole experience 5 *. Would thoroughly recommend 👌

Visited on monday with my wife for a treat. What we got was a stringy object in our pie which put us off. A bit like finding a hair in food. Raised with plate collector who said it was thyme, like its normal. Thyme?Time to find another pub, thought i. Very underwhelmed.

Freindly ,clean ,accommadating ,lovely view nd everything else nearby(shops,bus,pubs lake) brilliant little village love it xx

What a fabulous place .. food great and staff so lovely to both humans and dogs

Cindy, the assistant manager was lovely and very helpful. Great ambience.

Visited today for a roast dinner the staff were helpful and inviting but the quality and quantity of the food was shocking and not what you'd expect to recieve in a lovely little village pub. It came and was just warm, meat tasted cheap, roasties and parsnip were hard, powdered smash, yorkshire pudding dry, gravy flavourless and nothing tender about the broccoli.. Some carrots would of been good(more veg) I'm sorry to roast you but someone needs a decent roast this Sunday.. We left dissapointed and still hungry, we won't be returning.

Great place to stay kids loved it ,staff were helpful and polite definitely come back again,

Excellent choice for food. Good selection of drinks. Mind - you must book! We were seated near the door and there was a constant flow of people being turned away. It was packed. (Late September, not exactly peak season) Burgers - delicious, we sampled the hunters chicken burger for a change, very tasty and proper thick chips. Sea Bass - excellent. This was actually a special on the menu. It was cooked in a parcel with an array of vegetables, capers, artichokes etc. and steamed. A bit more expensive, but very delicious. I would say though, if you are starving, this might not be for you. How about trying the pie, made on the premises. Or, the fish and chips that came out looked amazing. (More like a whale) Not hungry? Sit in the substantial beer garden and watch the world go by.

Great service and great food! Paul was a great waiter and gave the dogs some sausages :)

Enjoyed a delicious lunch here while on holiday. Beautiful pub on the inside and outside, really cosy. Everyone who served us was really nice and welcoming. Will definitely pop in again next time we are in the lakes.

We decided to choose this place because of the large selection of gluten-free options. However, the nachos and/or fish & chips we ordered were not 100% gluten free. My uncle became ill after visiting this place and agonised over the consequences all day.

Really nice pub, friendly staff with a good range of draughts and bottles. Looks lovely and very close to Ullswater.