Queen's Head Restaurant in South Lakeland

Stayed for 3nights when we arrived the room wasn’t made up from previous guests had to wait an hour to be readied then when we got in room it was on half done I.e sticky table floor not vacuumed there was also no heating followed by no hot water.only saving grace was the breakfast and breakfast staff were really nice

Love it here. Impossible to walk past on a sunny day. Could sit outside watching village life for hours! Lovely staff. Shame they can't serve food all day. You'll most likely need to book if you plan to eat here. Food is good pub grub. Could do with a few parasols outside though, as it is a suntrap and dogs will soon overheat, which obviously limits drinking time😉

Eaten here a few times when visiting Hawkshead and the service & food is always great.

If you want a traditional Lakeland pub with great food, ales and atmosphere, this is the place.

Always excellent. Fab location, great rooms and wonderful food.

Did not stay, however lovely place to vistit

Great location and very clean, dog friendly will be booking again.

Stayed one evening in a beautiful room. Dinner and breakfast were both excellent and the service was very friendly. Room was very spacious, and we would definitely recommend and will be back!

We visited the Queens Head last year during a brief visit to Hawkshead, after our visit we decided next time we were in the Lake District we would book a stay. Fast forward to this week and we had the most perfect 1 night stay, the room was immaculate and our evening meal/morning breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Hawkshead⭐️

Great cosy room. Good food. Lovely village

Stopped in for food as staying nearby, only had the pizza and the other half had a lamb hotpot, and it was really REALLY good! Food was hot on arrival, the pizza base was light and fluffy yet well cooked! And very tasty! The other half was very impressed with the hotpot! Came out piping hot! The meat was tender and the veg was not over cooked!! All in all VERY impressed and well worth a review!! I highly recommend this lovely little pub and a great location and great food.

Great atmosphere, wonderful food & drink, plus very comfortable room.

A great place to stay within easy reach of other attractions. Our room was clean and comfortable with a full access bathroom and shower. Staff were very good. Pleasant and attentive.Lovely character of the pub very clean and comfortable. The food was good quality and we enjoyed some lovely tasty meals. Relaxing place and pleasant surroundings.

Great service, super friendly staff, good food, ideal location. Really welcoming and were superb with our dogs (as well as us). Will be coming back!

Lovely quaint little pub, super dog friendly, great service Had a lovely chippy Tuesday meal & my room is stunning & nice and cool despite the sunshine in Brown Cow rooms

Beautiful place, rooms were quality. We will definitely stay again. Food also superb.

Had an excellent time! Lovely food and great service

Staff lovely and friendly. Great for dogs. Food lovely too.

Just got back from a two night stay, couldn’t fault it one bit. The room was so cosy, well maintained and really nicely done - also a very comfy bed, always a winner. The service was perfect - always with a smile, and very accommodating. It was the busiest I’ve seen it, and they still kept their positivity. Then the food, again excellent. Really loved our little getaway, will definitely return. Thanks to all.

We recently stayed in Hawkshead for a weekend and found this pub to be really warm, welcome and hospitable. The staff were really friendly, attentive to us both and our little pooch. We had drinks the first few nights as they had no tables for food. However we enjoyed a roast dinner on Sunday before heading home. For a chain pub we were very impressed with the quality of the roast dinner and it was very enjoyable!

Great ales great food, good atmosphere

Beautiful pub, and nice service, very friendly!

Lovley food and drinks but unfortunately caotic service and serious hygene concerns. The roast dinner was very good but unfortunately I found a short dark hair in my dinner and then on my cocktail glass. After discovering these I noticed most of the staff were constantly petting dogs and then serving and handling food. Our experience was only salvaged by a lovely young blonde woman who appeared to be doing damage control, stepping in for our previous waitress—who was noticeably moody, never checked in on us, and seemed to have given up on most of her tables. I passed on my concerns to our second waitress. We would come back but service would need to improve and the petting of dogs should maybe not take place during dinner service.

A lovely hotel in a quaint place !! Parking was provided nearby by the hotel which was very useful !!

Lovely pub/hotel. We stayed in Room 1, large bedroom with a kingsize bed. It had a coffee machine and a kettle for tea & coffee. The bedroom was located at the front of the hotel, so overlooking the square and also the side road. Beautifully decorated. The room was above the bar area. We did hear some noise from our room, we were not sure whether it was from the bar or from another bedroom. It was ok, but I dont think I would want to stay in this room in the height of summer as we wanted an early night because of a race the next morning and as there is seating outside, I think it would be a little noisy. Bedroom decorated beautifully, but there is a problem with condensation in the bathroom. Extractor fan not working? No heating on. The heating wasnt switched on in our room, although we turned the thermostat on full. This weekend the temperature was lovely outside, but we felt a chill in our room at bed time, which was fine once in bed. Also, our towels never dried in the bathroom as the heating was switched off.

Really lovely food with a good choice of vegetarian options and a lamb hotpot that was delicious and seemed homemade. We all agreed that this was a delightful pub with good food and a great atmosphere.

We booked to ensure we would get a table. Service was professional and attentive. Seabass was good choice of meal by my wife with decent portion of fish nicely cooked. Slight hiccup with food delivery. We ordered one starter & 2 mains but when the waiter arrived with the food it was the mains. They had missed my starter. My wife tucked into her meal while I waited for my starter. They did promise to deliver a fresh main course for me but I am convinced my steak had been kept warm. It was OK. They were suitably apologetic for the slip up and waived the cost of my starter as a consolation. We did try a return visit on the Sunday but had not booked and were turned away as there were no free tables.

The accommodation itself was clean, well-kept, and in a lovely spot, everything you’d want from a cute Lake District pub, right in the centre of town and walkable to all the cute shops, so no complaints there. Unfortunately, the service really let the experience down. The main lady who checked us in was consistently rude and abrupt, and couldn’t even crack a smile which made things feel quite unwelcoming. Everyone in our group experienced the same and commented on it which took away from the natural atmosphere of the pub and a lovely weekend in the lakes

Absolutely lovely! We stopped here for a quick lunch, and were very lucky to get a seat (I would definitely recommend to book!) We each had the burgers (Hot honey Chicken, and the beef cheeseburger) they were absolutely delicious! Our son had the chicken dippers (aka the chicken nuggets) and he gobbled it down! Will be coming back!

Nice location in a stunning section of England. The room at the Queens Inn provided a pleasant surprise. Warm, cosy, clean and a good night sleep was had. The dinner experience in the downstairs pub was memorable. Vibrant atmosphere. Highly recommended when travelling to the Lake District.

We were on our way to Scotland from Cheshire to celebrate our 50th Wedding anniversary and stopped off at the Queens Head in Hawskhead From the moment I rang to confirm availability of a dog friendly room to check out, all the staff have been professional helpful and friendly. The Queens Head has recently had a make over and the bedrooms were spotless and comfortable with all the facilities needed for a great stay. Tea / coffee ,kettle ,milk in fridge, biscuits, bottled water ,hairdryer, hand wash, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner. We were in the Brown Cow rooms opposite the pub. We booked a table for dinner at the same time as booking our room and it was a good job we did as the restaurant is very popular and they were turning people away due to all the tables were taken. The menu was varied with a good choice and reasonable priced with ample portions. The breakfast was also excellent, From the pub there are several walks which our Labrador loved. As the village has a restriction on cars you have to park in the local car park a 4 min walk away however if you book directly with the Queens Head they will loan you a car park permit so you don’t have to pay the parking fees. We would have no hesitation in staying there again and will be doing so in the near future

An excellent stay. Well done all.

Lovely cosy and characterful old pub inside. Very Friendly and helpful staff. Good selection of local beers, food excellent, sensibly priced - but not too pretentious or fussy. In our stay at hawkshead we visited several times as we liked it there/ whether to just sit outside for a beer, or eat lunch or main evening meal. Importantly for us, they’re very dog friendly.

All the staff were lovely, made us and our little Staffy, Bessie, feel really welcome. Nice room and excellent food.

Charming pub hotel in the small village. Too. Was comfortable and en-suite facilities were also good. Double bed was comfortable. Service and food was very good, all of the staff were very friendly and efficient. Breakfast was excellent we had eggs Benedict. Overall very good I’d definitely stay again

Best roast dinner in a long time. Top 5%.

One of the best hotels I have stayed in for value for money and service. The service was impeccable. As it was my partners birthday they gave us a complementary bottle of Prosecco. The room was lovely. Shower power amazing!! Encompassed In the price was the breakfast which was substantial, good quality and super tasty with good quality ingredients. We also had a roast on the Sunday which was delicious. The service was super friendly and really fast. Never waiting more than 5 minutes for food to come. Thank you for a lovely stay guys we will be back. :) Gemma & Rachel

A lovely traditional Inn with smart rooms and a friendly bar with a great atmosphere. High quality food, homemade classics, and great selection of real ales and wine. This is a lovely place to stay in a pretty village. The staff are excellent.

Just returned from a fantastic two nights staying at the Queen's Head. Welcoming arrival, beautiful immaculately clean and comfortable room. Lovely evening meal on both nights. Hearty breakfast with ample choice. Excellent service by all staff who were friendly yet professional and perfect location. The added bonus of a parking permit was my main incentive for booking direct as this is a handy touch to save on parking costs. I will definitely return!

Staff headed by Jen, Alison, Jack & Dan we're so welcoming and friendly, room was stunning, food was amazing, brilliant

Pretty average. Ate here as nearby and reviews seemed ok but nothing special. Very bland and average sandwiches so nothing to write home about?

We stayed overnight in one of new rooms in the Brown Cow Cottage. The room was well equipped, cosy and perfect for our stay.

Lovely meal my wife got chicken supreme i got the lamb and feta burger both superb good choice of drinks and lovely staff especially Dan who was really friendly and great with our dog Jasper. Thanks for a great meal.

Food was lovely welcoming warm we had a dog with us manager and staff was good fussing with him, seated in warm room service was quick and attentive price for the area was good ( no matter where you eat in the lakes, unless your camping it's pricey to some!) nice for an occasion staying in hawkshead unless you travel outside only around 3/4 places to eat later on in the evening

Nestled in the pretty little Village of Hawkshead is The Queens Head pub& Restaurant, My Wife and I have just Enjoyed a Fabulous Christmas Break 🎄 at the Queens Head, I would Highly Recommend this place to stay, and Eat.... Whenever you are visiting the Lakes... Truly Delicious Food, A Great range of Beers...and the Village is well situated for exploring the rest of the Lake District National Park... The Pub has literally just had a new Manager come in on the Cusp of Christmas 🎄....Jen and her Team have done a Fabulous job.... the Christmas Menu 🎄 and Food overall has been Absolutely Delicious...with Great presentation...there's a Beautiful Christmassy Ambience and warm atmosphere....its been a Brilliant Experience staying here..everyone's Efforts to make it Happen ,has been Superb and Greatly Appreciated..Thank you so much Russell & Angela Nicholson....

Nice pub! Mulled wine served without an orange

First time in for drinks .since new management and new staff. All are lovely and welcoming.

Wonderful place used as base to visit family at Xmas 2025

A great stay, easy to book in, great room , good food

The hotel staff are excellent, food really good and the pub atmosphere is just what you'd expect of a lake district venue. We we're a little surprised our room wasn't serviced following our first night and the lack of milk for coffee and tea was unfortunate. These minor issues didn't spoil a very enjoyable stay so thank you.

Absolutely loved the meals here, we went for some traditional fare and weren't disappointed. Flavours were great, serves were generous and definitely fresh. The publican fancied a bit of a chat, and was very happy to share tips for travelling both the local area around the lake, and further North where we are heading next. Definitely happy we stopped in here for lunch

Lovely pub with rooms in a separate building just across the back lane. Excellent staff, great food and drink, wonderful location.

Freindly staff , good breakfast, good food ( daily offers for evening meal), dog freindly, good location.

Lovely welcome great food selection /ambience ideal place for lunch served efficiently & with a smile good value for money Will be back

What a great pub this is. The food is super an and the food theme offer nights are excellent. The only downside was no Guinness.

A delightful 4 night stay with a super clean and spacious room, extremely attentive, helpful and polite staff. We ate here every night with lots of choice on the menu with it all cooked superbly. Breakfast was equally as good. Considering the busy bar, the staff delivered with a welcoming smile each time making our stay an extremely good one.

Nice little pub, good food, fast service. A little on the pricey side for what it is but...thats just how it is these days I suppose.

Great location, room and meal. Staff very helpful.

Faultless overnight stay with evening meal and breakfast.

Absolutely gorgeous place lovely comfortable room & bed very friendly staff & gorgeous food will definitely be back

Having read the reviews we booked an overnight stay at the Queens Head and we are so pleased we did! The room was lovely and the restaurant/pub has a great atmosphere. Both the evening meal and breakfast were spot on but the best aspect of our stay were the wonderful staff, all were very friendly and accommodating for our needs. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again - brilliant!

Booked a break away for a few days,having not been to Hawkshead for many many years ,We had forgotten what a great location it truly is

Good pint, good food and great service... Particularly enjoyed 'Chippy Tuesday' fish'n'chips 👍

Not the cheapest but had the club sandwich which was great. A substantial lunchtime meal.nice pub albeit more expensive than other pubs in the village but not by that much.

Travelled from Lancashire for Sunday lunch. Lovely little pub with a friendly atmosphere and dog friendly. I had the Ceasar salad followed by Cheesecake, my dad had the small plate sausage and mash followed by ice-cream and my husband had sausage and mash followed by ginger and rhubarb cake with custard all very delicious and they even gave me a forkand spoon for my dessert 🍨

Great country pub very welcoming, log fire and a good selection of well kept beers. Have just popped in after the renovations, fortunately the downstairs bar area has not been modernised and still retains it's country pub feel, the beer is still up to it's usual standard.

Great stay, great food, great room and great service! All great!!

Excellent hotel and restaurant. Lovely decor. Clean. Efficient and friendly staff. Everyone professional. Food excellent. Good value for money.

Place is lovely, staff are pleasant and food was smashing.

Disappointed that we were unable to book a table for a family of 6 people. We were told they only did walk ins. When we asked how likely we were to be able to get a table for 6 people at say 6.30pm we were met with an unhelpful response. So much so, that we decided to book elsewhere to ensure we could get table. My daughter and husband did try the restaurant a couple of nights later. In fairness they enjoyed the food but felt the place lacked any atmosphere. Maybe they should allow bookings in future!

On a busy day (half-term crowds), we were warned that service might be slow, due to short-staffing. But we got served without much delay and the food was delicious, as usual. My lamb casserole contained more rich, tender, braised meat than I ever recall getting in such dish before, anywhere; and my partner's meal was equally delightful. We've eaten here before, so we always head for the Queens Head, and we will next time we visit Hawkshead. We recommend eating here, confidently.

Shambolic Management, I have never been in a place where the staff worked so hard to turn customers away on the pretence that they were short staffed, I was appalled at the way they dealt with an elderly gentleman who visited the pub with his daughter to make a booking for dinner, the staff flatly refused to take a booking and told him that he'd have to turn up and take pot luck that there was availability, disgusting. A shame really because the beer was good and the food was ok, but the bar manager, thought he was doing customers a favour by accommodating them. He and the waitress were leaving to return to London, she was very pleasant by the way. Liked the atmosphere of the place, but the way customers were treated was a disgrace, I've never seen so many people spoken to in such a rude manor, hopefully his replacement will have a desire to be pleasant and accommodating.

Lovely Pub, The very best Ales served at their best. unicorn was the best pint I’ve had in the Lakes. Food was excellent, Barnsley Lamb Chop was amazing. Staff were great and very friendly.

Great food in a lovely pub. Good choice of beers on tap. Well priced. Didn't stay in rooms so can't comment on that. I know it's not the pub's doing but parking in Hawkshead is expensive, a reduced rate after say 7pm or having parking validated by local businesses would be a good idea! Would definitely visit again.

We went there for drinks but wasn’t impressed by the service- we just felt as if we were invisible 🙄 Nothing great about the drinks…..

Lovely food and drink. We had a local ale, a pizza and a fish sandwich - all amazing. The staff were friendly and very efficient. Highly recommend.

Been here a few times now , meals are good , better booking if you can not many outside seats due to location but worth a visit

Lovely pub with excellent restaurant, bar and accommodation in a great village location close to Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere. Great for walks and easy access to the whole of the Lake District

Room 10 with the private garden is our new go to and we have already booked to return. Make sure you pre book your table for meals as it gets very busy at meal times.

Just returned from a 2 night stay in room 10, with a private garden, that the dogs loved. We were so impressed we have booked another stay in the same room for February, as well as booking to eat. Couldn't get a table for food on the first night but did on the 2nd. We both had the pork belly and it was very good as was the sticky toffee pudding. Breakfast was very good and set us up for our walks. Familiar staff members were very professional and helpful. Not a criticism but a suggestion !! as this is a top end room a smart tv would have been a bonus as I missed the football😞. See you in February

We were made very welcome from the moment we arrived to the morning we left. Nothing was too much trouble and we were very reluctant to leave such a great pub/hotel in a delightful village.

Beautiful location, lovely hotel and cosy pub serving great food

Amazing location, fantastic service and food. We loved every minute here. Easy to get to other places from here too. Thoroughly recommend.

Made to feel very welcome. Ate in the restaurant on the first night. The steak and ale pie was excellent. A really nice inn, couldn’t fault it.

We had a really enjoyable dinner here with our pooch Simba. The staff were so friendly and attentive despite how busy they were, the food delicious and a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Nothing was too much trouble and we only wished we lived closer!

Excellent food and service for dinner.

Really friendly team and absolutely delicious food, the pie was amazing … so good we’ve booked 2 x more return visits !!

Lunch here 9 Sept. Very good Sausage & Mash + lovely Pizza. Service very prompt & friendly. Bit of bottleneck when arriving, as people were trying to check-in at the Bar, while we queued to be shown to a table. A lot of luggage being left by people arriving early and wanting to go off to do things. Staff torn between serving luncheon customers and acting as hotel staff. “Pet” dislike of mine, staff stroking dogs and then handling my food & drinks (I’m not against dogs in pubs).

Great little village pub with nice food and a good selection of drinks. Friendly staff and smashing atmosphere. Edit: returned Sept’ 24. Why can’t I give this place 6 stars? The food was exceptional. The staff were amazing. Especially the manager, I don’t know her name sadly but she has a lovely accent, was very attentive and generally wonderful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Went with a friend for a meal and everything was outstanding. The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Can’t recommend this place enough

Very cozy pub that we popped into. Would love to stay there next time. Matt was very helpful. Highly recommended.

Great accommodation, food and service. Super pub in beautiful village of Hawkshead

Comfortable and cosy Inn. Perfect for a break in the beautiful and atmospheric old village of Hawkshead in the heart of the Lakes. Friendly staff and good food.

Not a great deal of choice on the menu nothing homely

Rude staff, apparently baffled by the concept that a group of people would want to walk in for food and drink after a hike to Hawkshead

Beautiful old pub in a perfect spot. Only boiling can be achieved by the way. Park your car on the edge of the village and walk for a few minutes. The village is car-free. Advance booking recommended. Excellent food at an excellent price. Please take the time of your reservation into account. You usually have an hour or two until your table is available for the next person (high season). Recommended.

The place is absolutely amazing! Great service, very tidy rooms with a stylish design, and very tasty breakfasts. 💯 Recommend!

Great pub, very clean and very helpful staff, really good beer choice and very nice decor throughout. Food choices were very good and the breakfast was excellent. good location for local walks and travelling further afield..

Excellent. Beautiful setting, comfortable and traditional. Food and drink very good. Friendly staff who welcome dogs.

Just called in for a quick pint, very pleasant.