Queens Head, Troutbeck in South Lakeland - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We had a great time in this hostel, after a good climb. We didn't sleep there but only had a meal. It was with great pleasure that we were able to offer a menu to our dog (a first); Besides, dogs are very well received Good food I recommend

Fantastic pub and hotel, couldn’t be more accommodating for dogs and the food is great. 5th time visiting and won’t be the last.

A lovely hotel in every way. Welcoming team, immaculate, comfortable rooms and wonderful location

Fantastic food, attentive, professional service make the drive worthwhile

Ate in the pub here. Excellent food, very nice pub and Kerri-Anne was lovely and gave great service.

Lovely pub with friendly staff and tasty food. If we were local we would definitely make this a regular haunt.

We were a walking party of 6 and booked a meal online for after our walk in Troutbeck. From start to finish the service was superb. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food came quickly and was excellent, all at a reasonable price. A thoroughly enjoyable dining experience and we will definitely be back. (They allowed the use of their car park whilst on our walk - which was also helpful).

Lovely pub,great setting just before the pass and even better food. Definitely be going back again.

My husband and I love to visit this place on the way back from the Lakes. Great food and drink as well as lovely staff.

Friendly, comfortable pub in a glorious location with lovely food and great atmosphere.

Just enjoyed a wonderful weekend staying at The Queens Head. Location was perfect. Our room was beautiful with a lot of attention to detail with tea and coffee facilities, fresh water and mini fridge. The bathroom was luxurious. We had booked an evening meal for both nights which was very good, and the breakfast was excellent. But, the best bit was the wonderful staff and management team -they were exceptional. So helpful and friendly, and very hard working.Ceri and Chloe were brilliant, so funny and a credit to the Queens! Sam, the manageress was just dynamic. Never stopped from morning till night but nothing was ever too much trouble. What a trouper, as was her husband Mark. We had such a laugh with them all, and would definitely return. Thank you team Queens for a brilliant weekend!

Amazing atmosphere in this cozy little pub. Food is also great especially the salmon sandwich, highly recommend. However only 3 stars because the salmon sandwich for takeout contained no Salmon 😞 which was very disappointing to discover after 4 hour hike!

Booked for a meal, Service was first class along with the food. Kerri-Anne looked after us and she was very polite and courteous. 5 Stars all round

Absolute gem of a pub and hotel right at the start of the Kirkstone pass from Troutbeck. Well worth a visit, with a great selection of well-kept ales, beers, and all the other drinks you would expect. Great food at reasonable prices too. Friendly staff in fantastic surroundings. We liked it so much we are planning to go again, but we will be staying in the hotel. Make sure this place is on your must visit list!

From walking through the door to checking out everything was perfect hence our repeat custom. Hades our dog was especially made very welcome, he relaxed in no time. The room was spotless, given a choice of pillows and the whole team worked hard to ensure we all had a great stay. We really couldn’t fault anything.

Brilliant service, such a friendly welcoming pub, and brilliant for dogs!! Food was beautiful. Thank you.

Stopped off for a meal. Food was excellent. Not been for years and was not disappointed. Shame I was driving as the beers looked amazing.

Really lovely pub with nice outside seating. The staff were very friendly and we picked up a pamphlet of walks from the doorstep and went on a really nice circular walk after. Delicious steak and blue cheese sarnie with fries.

Great hotel, lovely helpful staff, easy parking, great rooms and delicious food.

This hotel is such a great place to stay. Very comfortable rooms with lovely furnishings. The dinner and breakfast were really exceptional, lots of choice and really very tasty food.

Fantastic visit, lovely situation and beautifully refurbished. Great room- we stayed over the weekend but absolutely no complaints about the accommodation or the ambience and vibe of the place

On holiday in the Lake District and called at The Queens Head several times. Couldn't fault the food or service. Would highly recommend. Lovely welcoming staff at Troutbeck.

Lovely location and great decor. Sunday dinner was excellent. Food was top notch and very reasonable cost. Thoroughly recommend this pub.

We stayed on the 13/14 July - fantastic place and the staff are amazing. This was our 3rd visit and we will certainly be back. It's just so lovely and cozy, lovely rooms and good atmosphere in the pub/restaurant.

Excellent service, food and dining experience.

Lovely lunch. Plenty to eat. Very tasty. Good service. Pleasant staff.

Initial thoughts of review It is not in my nature to write a review, but in this case, as you have asked us to write one, myself and wife feel strongly in the interest of those who are not particularly fond of dogs to give a warning. Firstly, I must inform you that we are Senior Citizens, experienced worldwide travellers, plus over the past 15 years I am a regular visitor to the lakes, staying and walking with a five member group. So this review will not be based on a first time visit but a general knowledge of what to expect. This review will not criticize the quality of the hotel or any member of staff. The 'Queens Head Hotel' was recommended to us several years ago for the quality and especially the food. As my 75th birthday fast approached, and loving the Lakes, I was given the choice to select a venue where I would like to stay for a three day break. I chose your 'Queens Head Hotel'. Absolute Positive The Hotel has been renovated to a top quality, with all furniture, rooms, bar side and outdoor being of exceptional quality. If not a little over crowded in some areas. Our room was spacious, excellently furnished with a dressing table and plenty of clothes hangers (my wife's biggest grouse). The cleanliness was unquestionable and the towels in the bathroom were a luxury coupled with fresh milk in the thermal flasks spot on. Unfortunately, the rooms are lit with very low light bulbs which are very relaxing, albeit not to my wife who finds it difficult to make up. I really think there should be at least one bright light available for the dressing table. Our first evening meal was 'Fish and chips for two' . Excellent and good value. My choice for my first breakfast was a bacon sandwich. The bacon was lean and had been grilled to perfection, All was to our satisfaction at this point. Point of Disappointment The evenings meal was so disappointing, the quality of the cooking seemed to have plummeted, My wife's vegetables were over cooked and 'Catch of the day', which she always orders, was only forked through but mainly left. Our breakfast next day, seemed to have been fried in fat and was greasy, the mushroom was over cooked and soaked in fat, considering we were one of the first people down for breakfast. The next evening meals were over cooked and god knows what the vegetables were that came with my 'Steak and Ale Pie', they looked liked yesterdays sautéed carrots and turnips leftovers. I questioned the assistant if it was a different chef from the day before but she denied it. For our last breakfast we just chose toast and coffee as we had a long journey. 'Not Your Problem but Ours' Our Biggest Bone of Contention (Sorry but it's a bit of a pun) Whilst we were aware of the hotel as being a 'Doggie' Hotel, we did not realize to what extent. So this a 'WARNING' if you are not a 'Doggie' person; this is not the venue for you. It's quite apparent that that our canine friends are better treated than us. There are treats and 'Dog Menu's' everywhere, nine out of ten rooms are dog friendly. We chose the 'Sitting Room' for my celebration evening meal (Which sits ten persons on four tables), however, on being shown to our seats we found a couple with two large Retriever dogs, who had obviously been walking in the rain and the stench was obnoxious. On their departure I pointed out to the waitress/assistant that there was a carpet of dog hairs coating the floor . After the staff cleaned the floor and the next party were shown to their seats it included yet another dog that had apparently been joining the family on a Fell walk. Consequently the air was refreshed by yet another odour of 'DOG'! And finally, The one thing that I objected to was to watch staff stroke some of these dogs and then watch them serve up meals. In conclusion, a once only visit for us but probably a relief to you that we will not be returning.

Wonderful pub in the hills around Windermere, gorgeous bedrooms, good food, and great service. Would definitely go back.

Friendly & helpful staff. Just called in for food when passing & I'm so glad we did. I had the soup of the day & my husband had fish fingers. Food was amazing. We are now looking into staying with our dog.

I believe in the saying ( a picture has about a million words) so I guess anyone can find there HOLIDAY in these pictures. It's traditionally and historically clear that the name QUEENS HEAD.. Most tell you something 👌👍 COME AND SEE.

Delicious lunch and very friendly owner who explains the origin of the name of the local beer. is named after his dog who also liked beer.

Fantastic hotel, very modern rooms and extremely clean. Service was incredible as well as the food. Pleasantly surprised by the hotel and will definitely be returning.

Perfect food and service again. Very dog friendly, the pups loved it.

Fantastic staff. Opened a room to us to eat inside with our reative dog. No one else in it. Very kind. All staff very friendly cannot recommend enough. Food was great too. Extremely grateful to all the staff.

Didn't stay, just had lunch. Although we thought it a tad expensive, well worth the money when it arrived. Highly recommended.

Stayed in this fantastic pub for one night and it was perfect. A lovely warm welcome and very attentive and helpful from beginning to end of stay. Super dog friendly and the cleanliness and style is absolutely great. Lovely atmosphere and nothing too much trouble from everyone who worked there. The evening meal was excellent. Wine choice and beer perfect for us too. Nice cosy seating area and our dog chilled and slept under our table whilst we ate. Room was so cosy and spotlessly clean as was the bar, dining area and all outside areas. Every credit to the owners and all the staff who work there. It’s a long time since we have stayed somewhere so perfect in the UK. Many thanks.

All Good at the Queens Head Good Food Good Service Friendly Staff Recommend 😊😊😊😊

We had a wonderful stay, we felt so welcomed with our pooch and she got her very own bowl of cooked dinner when we had ours- she's never been so spoiled! Staff are all so friendly and made us feel right at home. Walks nearby are beautiful and the views are fantastic. Comfy rooms and lovely amenities including fresh milk for our teas and coffees in the room. Thank you queens head team 😊

Good food good staff. Easy to park and above all else they love 🐕 dogs

What an absolutely beautiful place in such a scenic location. Fantastic location for walks on the doorstep. The staff, samantha and mark what absolutely wonderful hosts all so polite and couldnt do enough for you. The food was amazing both the breakfast and evening meals. The rooms were beautifully decorated comfy beds. The bar area is also beautifully decorated. Myself and my sister came home today and couldn't have asked for anything more. It was our first visit, but certainly won't be our last.

beautiful place wonderful food very dog friendly

The worst night sleep possible Rude waiter Average food at best

The Queens Head is the only place we would stay in the Lakes. This is our third visit there in 12 months and we’ll be back as soon as we can. The vibe is chilled and very fitting with the peaceful surroundings. The food and drink are first class, the accommodation luxurious and we have yet to stay in a more dog friendly place. Sam and Mark are the most welcoming hosts and the wider team are all just fantastic. The location is remote but only a few minutes from Ambleside. It’s nice to return to such a peaceful setting after visiting the busy tourist spots all day. Wonderful place and, despite travelling all over the world, this remains one of our favourite destinations for a short break and a wind down from our busy lives.

So welcoming, great for dog owners.

Stunning views, tasty food and good beer. All for a reasonable price. What more can you ask for.

Outstanding little hidden gem in the lake district. Food and drinks were to absolutely die for. Fantastic little walking booklet also which tells you about all the local walks. Staff were absolutely amazing and so accommodating and hospitable. Wouldn't stay anywhere else if we were staying in a hotel in the Lakes again. Thank you so much Ollie and Rebecca (Scafell Pike) x

Good dogs, great food, comfortable rooms and lovely service.

Excellent place to stay, very clean, excellent staff good food and drinks

We called in as usual, the atmosphere and staff were very friendly and helpful. Our trips to the Lakes are just not complete, without calling here. Well recommended for families and/or with dogs; with even doggy menu.

We dropped in for a meal with our dogs, the reception was very friendly and we found they served doggy dinners, both ours and the dogs foods was fantastic, I would highly recommend this to anyone!

Lovely place to eat on a rainy afternoon. Pleasant staff. Highly recommend the steak pies delicious .

A fabulous hotel and pub serving lovey food and with very helpful and friendly staff. Dog friendly too and made to feel so welcome. Thank you!

Hosts were friendly and helpful A short walk to Troutbeck Pods where we stayed. Sunday roast was simply superb...very filling

Wonderful service. Wonderful food. Booked again!

Just had a meal with my wife and could not of been better food brilliant and staff really good service could not of been better. That good we have booked for tomorrow

Top notch food and very friendly place. Dogs welcome and even have their own choice of menu too just for them! We had dinner here and it was really good food. Would recommend stopping here , even just to eat and a pint!!

Friendly service and beautiful food

Hands down the best food and pub in the lake District, well worth the journey

Amazing owners and team , super friendly, beautiful location, perfect service and the best food we've had for some time ! Very accommodating to dietary requirements.

Had a stunning romantic dinner sitting in the window. Food sublime. Steak and ale pie - delicious. Apple & rhubarb crumble - best I’ve ever had but not enough. Great service. Beautiful views culminating in a rainbow.

What an absolute gem of a hotel! The decor and furnishings are so inline with the Lake District but also modern, clean and fresh. Great ales and food, the hosts are welcoming and friendly too. We will be back, thank you Mark & Sam 😊

Brilliant hotel... gorgeous interior, great food and service. Couldn't be happier with our stay. We will definitely recommend

Lovely beer garden and pub. Just what you need at the end of a walk.

Wonderful staff, great atmosphere, comfortable and relaxing stay.

Picked this location on route travelling around the Lake District. Had a perfect lunch in the dog-friendly restaurant, great atmosphere to relax and enjoy the food.

Every visit to the Queenshead restaurant is first class. Whether its a large party, a family meal or romantic meal the food, atmosphere & service is just wonderful 👌🏼

On holiday in Ambleside May '24. Looking for somewhere to have dinner and came across here.. WOW.. what a find.. beautiful inside and the food was amazing.. Husband had steak and I had catch of the day which was Salmon. Both cooked fresh and to perfection. That's saying something as I'm very fussy. Highly recommend... Scenery was fabulous too.

This place is a little gem 😁. Must go .

Excellent stay as always Best pub in the Lakes

We happened across this place on a sunny day. You know, when you're hungry and have no idea where you want to eat? Perfect! The lunch menu was ample and tasty. The staff were friendly with good service. The beer garden was stylish with a brilliant view. It is, however, right on the road carrying all of the motorcycles.

Excellent Value for Money. Good Quality Food, Pleasant Staff & Experience.

Great pub nice food and dog friendly

This pub should be sponsored by Ronseal - it does exactly what it says on the tin. Fantastic stay at a lovely venue. Super friendly staff, great food, comfortable rooms. Very dog friendly, and in a wonderful setting. Particular shout out to the young smiley lad who's a waiter and the dark haired bar lady - such friendly and efficient hosts. Will absolutely stay again. Thanks for a great time.

As always eating here is always great the food 100% the service is always 100% the way they cater for your four legged friend freshly cooked and tasty as it’s real food. A must for all but book in advance not to be disappointed

A stunning location and the food and service was excellent. 10/10 for our friendly, courteous, helpful waiter, Scott.

Amazing place, gorgeous food, very dog friendly. The staff are lovely and the whole place is warm, cosy and modern with fabulous decor.

sorry but never said here yet but food excellent service excellent. we will be saying in the near future. p.s rooms look very inviting many thanks.

Brilliant pub in gorgeous location. Very highly recommended!!

Very good food and reasonably priced. Dog friendly 👍

Lovey cosy rooms with attention payed to detail. Clean and comfortable with good beds and a modern bathroom. Excellent and friendly service with good food/breakfast and bar. Good parking and facilities. To sum it all up, just lovely!

Lovely old pub beautiful views and excellent staff and management .

I did not actually go in as we sat outside. But it looked very nice from the outside

The queens hotel is beautiful and clean, staff are friendly and give a great service. There are lots of lovely little touches that make the pub very charming. The room we stayed in had amazing views. We would recommend and will return for sure.

My husband and I stayed here last week with our dog. It was the most dog friendly place that we have ever stayed in. A beautiful Inn, tastefully and beautifully decorated.The rooms were fab with everything that you would need and a lovely dog welcome pack included too. All staff were so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be returning here.

Beautiful pub with great food, beer and friendly service. Great beer garden and loads of parking. 👍🍻😎

A lovely old pub with comfy rooms and friendly staff. Very doggy friendly, Fred Dog loved his welcome pack

Was seated in an atmosphereless cellar area so did not benefit from ambience and character of main Inn. Menu was limited.

We all had a Sunday lunch including a vegetarian roast. We all thought it was poor. The roast potatoes seemed like defrosted frozen ones and the gravy was cheap tasting. £16 per dinner.

Brilliant. Would highly recommend for a stay over.

The hotel is beautiful and the staff are amazing and so friendly especially Sam & Mark the owners

Great food. Amazing beers. Great service 👍🏼. The brownie comes with custard 👌🏼

Slightly disappointed I thought with how posh the pub was it wasn't going to be cheap fish fingers. I thought it would be epic ones but they weren't. Paid £13 for fish fingers on a bake at home baguette. I'd asked for no tartar sauce and it was pasted onto the bread. People were friendly though.

Beautiful place with great food and friendly staff,and wonderful location.

I didn't stay in the hotel but ate twice at the pub and it was really lovely. Unbelievably good food, excellent service from everyone, excellent selection of drinks and a beautiful location

Fantastic pub. The food was fantastic, one of the best roasts I’ve had and all with an amazing view! All the staff were very friendly, they run a great pub. Good selection of beer, superb location. We will definitely be back.

The owners were fantastic. The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The shower was huge with plenty of hot water and pressure.

Delicious food, amazing people. And with a dog menu. Love it!

If you were to imagine the perfect Lake District pub - this would be it. Great location, beautiful rooms, fabulous food and beer and lovely friendly staff. Just perfect.

Charming Atmosphere and Promising Menu at The Queens Head TroutbeckNestled in the picturesque Lake District, The Queens Head Troutbeck exudes charm from the moment you step inside. We stopped by for a drink and were immediately captivated by the cozy ambiance and friendly staff. While we didn't sample the food on this visit, the enticing menu left us eager to return for a culinary adventure. From traditional British dishes to local specialties, there's something to tantalize every palate. Overall, our experience at The Queens Head Troutbeck left us eager to return for a full dining experience. With its inviting atmosphere and promising menu, it's sure to become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. The doggy dinners were so cute and all their little touches were adorable!!

What a disgusting welcome received, Unfortunately we didn't even make it through the door due to the rudeness Thankfully we had a nice evening just round the corner