Ramblers Bar in Eden

We have been before and have recommended it to people. we will however not do so again. we were disappointed this time and won’t go again.The food was not worth the price we payed for it.The chicken was undercooked and the pudding did not appear to be homemade.

Sunday lunch, plate was missing 50% of advertised items. No carrots, no stuffing, no onions. Yorkshire puddings were cut in half and we were only served half a Yorkshire pudding 😳 One of our party was missing roast potatoes and we were told there were no more left so we had to share from other plates. Some of meals were served nearly 10 minutes after first meals came out. Waiter and kitchen staff shrugged it off as not interested. This was smoothed over when a lovely waiter apologised and offered free deserts, however another waitress then proceeded to snap at us when we asked for some sugar for coffees 🥺

We are huge fans of Inn on the Lake, but had never sampled the Ramblers before . Today we called in , unwittingly on our part, just before kitchen closed for lunch service . We were asked , most politely if we’d like to order as soon as we could, but done so professionally and I only mention as a salute to their service , and everything with a smile. The food was excellent and the table service brilliant . Lots of happy customers eating great food. The bread on my sandwich was probably the freshest I’ve eaten . Thank you

We were staying in Glenridding for a couple of nights and thought we’d try the Rambler’s Bar @ The Inn on the Lake on our first night as it was close to our accommodation. The main meals we chose were delicious and really good sized portions and the service was excellent. Based on that experience we decided not to look elsewhere for the following night especially as the menu had plenty of other great dishes to try. We looked forward to returning all day and, as expected, were not disappointed.

This was a 5 star experience with excellent food, lovely service and all at great value. We had a Sunday roast, some had pork, others beef. All were served with thick slices of beautifully tender meat laid over a creamy mash, stuffing, and roast potatoes. Then two bowls of fab veg arrived; tender carrots, green beans, silverskin onions with a little bacon - I'm fighting the chef for the carrots recipe. Then a couple of cauliflower cheese pots arrived and we swooned. What else can I say? All the service was really good, but I'll single out Kate who served our table as excellent: friendly, smiling, attentive and whomever mixed the strawberry milkshake, served by the tallest non basketball player I've seen. This was hands down the best Sunday lunch I've had in memory. I'll go further - if you're coming past Penrith at lunchtime, this is worth the 25 minute journey from the M6 motorway.

We called in for an evening meal. We ordered our meal at 7.45pm At 8.20 we queried why such a long wait. At 8.30pm we were told they had no fish pie left and our slip had been lost. If we hadn’t queried it we would not have received our meal which was paid for in advance. We had to re order our meal which then arrived at 8.45pm. This was not very good and Gemma the waitress was very apologetic. When our meal arrived it was good but unfortunately we were past it by this time. Also my husband ordered a cider but it was beer.

We rang up before hand to make sure they were showing live sports, and they confirmed. however once we arrived and paid for our pints we were told that they didn’t have it which left us feeling heavily dissapointed. To add insult to injury they are also advertising that they are showing TNT sports, however they do not have the subscription. Thick cut chips were good, but the french fries were greasy and plain. Overall dissapointing

Awful. I’ve been walking in the lakes for over 40 years and this bar is one of the most dreadful places I’ve visited. Overpriced, awful beer and geared towards the tourist not the walker. £5.60 for a Guinness, they are laughing all the way to the bank. Looked at the menu - £21.25 for a bigger, really? You are taking the Micky. Won’t be back to your awful environment

Pretty average and pricing is a bit high but it has a captive market. It's also clearly a hotel bar and not a pub. So, a bit soulless. We had the chicken which was ok, but a bit bland. The beer is good, so it's worth popping in for a pint at least. Although there are other options nearby.

We enjoyed our meals in the Candleroom, 2 shepherd's pie and 1 steak pie. The service was very good, the waiter cheerful and welcoming. I can, however, understand the reviewer who noted that the portions were small for the price. My husband said the same but for my adult daughter and I, the amount, as well as the taste, were spot on.

We got off the steamer at Glennridding and with a couple of hours before the return boat, decided to try our luck around 1.30 at getting a table at Ramblers for Sunday Lunch. We thought it would be really busy but we were the only ones in the Candleroom at first so managed to bag a lovely corner table in the sunshine. Whilst we initially fancied a Sunday roast, there was only one choice of beef and other menu items looked more tempting. We ordered a steak and ale pie and a shepherd's pie (£17 each). Both were really tasty, and the red wine gravy was delicious however the portions were very small for the price, with barely a spoon of veggies each, and the tenderstem and almond side missing from mine. I think the very few customers contributed to a lack of atmosphere when we expected it to be much more lively on a Sunday likes the other pubs around the lakes, although the barman and waiter were very friendly. I would definitely call back in for a drink but perhaps not food at that portion size and price point.

Visited for a family meal with 8 of using the evening of 25th February. Told we can’t move two tables next to each other as the floor was new (must have thought we’d have dragged them, rather than carried them) the waitress was exceptionally abrupt and clearly didn’t want to help us. We managed to find a table that would accommodate us all, albeit a squash, yet we weren’t given any guidance as to ordering procedures, or just general help or hospitality. The food was good, although not cheap, although the portions were a good size and wait times reasonable. My overriding feeling is that certain staff just refused to be anything near helpful and that our visit was classed as an inconvenience. A real shame, particularly as there were some staff who were nice.

Really lovely food we didnt realise there was a children’s menu but at the ordering point the staff were happy to point out and offer colouring pencils and paper. It was great service the food was also great each meal was enjoyed and very filling. I would definitely recommend visiting

Best Sunday lunch, and great service and environment. We visited as a family of four, food was very good quality and the best beef we've had in a long time.

I used to really like it here, but the experience this evening was shocking. Really unfriendly staff, waited 45 minutes in between starter and main course. Salsa was missing on a starter and two mains, so those were just dry over cooked chicken schnitzels with a few flakes of Parmesan and some potatoes. Prices of drinks not advertised and hideously expensive! Will not be coming back (after over 10 years). Just sad 😢

We decided to spend our last day in Glenridding and after a walk, decided to try the Rambler's Bar for some lunch. We arrived early, so it was nice a quiet and we got served quickly. The food was excellent. I tried the the seafood platter which was nice and something a little bit different. The bar is a lovely place to relax ,and was warm and cosy. We will be back again the next time we are in the Lake District for some more tasy treats, thanks again!

Came here for dinner one evening whilst staying in Glenridding on holiday. Ordered the stale and ale pie with mash and seasonal vegetables. I received not a pie, but a quarter slice of pie, two ice cream scoops size of mash, and a few sprigs of brocolli. I thought a separate bowl of veg was being brought out so waited for a few mins before realising this was is. Not worth £16.

We ate in the Candle Bar for Sunday lunch. We both ordered the Jennings Ale steak pie. When both turned up, the pie, mash and veg were just tepid, so sent back to the kitchen. After a wait (which was fine) replacement meals arrived. The pie was hot, the veg okay but the creamed mash, in a hot iron pot, was again cold. The meals were not returned again as I did not want to stress any further the young waiter, who initially took the kitchen’s failure very personally. I spoke to the manager however, who said that he did not know what was going on in the kitchen today. Surely it’s his job to know? He made an adjustment on our bill, removing our drinks. This was an appreciated gesture, our bill now reduced to the two pies, £32.00. Still not exactly value for money but hey Ho. I left a monetary tip for the staff and advice to the manager that the kitchen needs to pick up their game. We will not be going back.

Tried going for a pint and a meal, a few weeks back, to find it was closed for a function. Oh well! Called back the next day for some food and drink (after a full day out on the fells) to find out it had just closed (4:30 pm) for another function. Didn’t bother the third day as (you’ve guessed it)…..maybe it should change its name to Wedding, Christening, bar mitzvah (insert any other kind of Party) bar as that would be more fitting. Not been for a good few years but was always a great “Ramblers bar” with a good atmosphere, food, drink and ramblers.

We visited for a meal while visiting for a wedding at The Inn on the lake. Three of us had different meals all of which were very tasty and piping hot. The staff on duty were very friendly and a special mention to a new starter I believe to be Agneiska who was lovely and welcoming.

We decided to lunch in the Ramblers Bar which is attached to the hotel as we had eaten there before and enjoyed our meal. Unfortunately this time the food was very underwhelming . We both ordered a crispy beef flatbread with a side of chunky chips. The flatbread was lovely but the crispy beef was very overdone and obviously precooked and reheated. The chips were okay but not very warm. I don’t think we will be back, what a shame as the setting is beautiful.

Staff were friendly but not very attentive, check back wasn’t done for either our starters or mains. The starters were fine £9 each for squid and pork skewers which tasted nice but probably not worth the price. For mains we had a burger and steak and ale pie. We sent the burger back as the burger was dry and cold the bun wasn’t toasted either just dry bread, fries were barely warm and not salted, the pie tasted good but pastry was undercooked. We had the burger off the bill as we only took a couple bites out of it which was good and the manager helped with this. When it came to the bill we found that the gin I had ordered was £4.60 per shot and the double gin came to £10.60 which seemed expensive seeing as it had no ice, garnish etc. Just seemed there was no atmosphere the staff didn’t chat or seem to care we were there seeing as we had to ask to order and were never asked if the food was good etc. for a restaurant so expensive we expected that we would have at least the service even if the food wasn’t great as the restaurant didn’t seem busy. Our bill came to £58 for two starters, one main and 4 drinks, would not recommend

We had the Charcuterie Boards, one "from the field" and one "from the sea"; both provided a large amount of food and both were delicious. They were £15 each so I'd expect nothing less. The bar itself is lacking in character and way too tidy...

Called in just after 6pm after a long walk and on the way back to our hotel, staying at Inn on the Lake. Staff friendly and attentive, lovely new menu and super service. Best meal we have had during our 5 day stay so far...

Sandwiches over £8 on sliced brown bread. Rip off. Bar itself is bright with lots of oak beams but not a real log burner. Rest of menu looked expensive.

We were impressed by the improved decor having not visited for a few years. The main courses were expensive, though adequate. The deserts were very disappointing, at around £7.50 each, with a lavish description, we expected something special. My plum and damson sundae was completely...

We visited the Ramblers Bar after an 8 mile hike up Catstye Cam only to find that they finish serving main meals at 2.30pm. We were absolutely ravenous & looking forward to the fish, chips & mushy peas. Clearly disappointed we opted for sandwiches with...

Amazing food and service 5 star. Having read the previous reviews I was a little bit worried, but couldn’t fault the service and the food was amazing! Would definitely recommend to anyone

We were visiting the town coming on the Ullswater Steamer. Judging by the reviews it was a good place to eat. We ordered haddock and a board. Chunky chips we undercooked and fish tasteless. Cappuccinos were bland to say the least. Even our kids did...

Came here for both dinner and lunch and enjoyed it. Staff very friendly and helpful. Free fast Wi-Fi and decent value food. Attached to the Inn on the Lake hotel.

Soulless place inside and no outside. Staff clearly unmotivated. Terrible service. We had to get up and get our own menus, we had to get up twice to get the waiters to bring our order, we had to get up again to tell them it...

Great food here, great environment and excellent staff. We went for lunch and I splashed out on the Wagyu burger which is the best burger I've ever had. My wife also loved her beer battered chips. Will be back next year when we return to...

Service and covid stuff was excellent and made very welcome into a smart comfortable bar area what we had was good so can't complain at all.

Interesting menu, good food nicely cooked. Service was slow on one occasion, but it’s a pleasant environment in which to wait. I have two reservations, though. Firstly, on one occasion a dog was allowed onto the table to eat, and a waiter even stroked it...

I went for dinner and drinks with my boyfriend and had the lovely Lorna serving us. She made us feel so comfortable all night and really went the extra mile for us, she was so friendly and polite and really made our visit! Brilliant service,...

Called in to have a bite to eat and a drink waitress came and took the drinks order but not our food order so gave up in the end. Staff are miserable and not a bit welcoming

Located within the grounds of the Inn on the Lake Hotel is the Ramblers Bar & Candleroom. We visited on our last night staying at the same hotel. There are two parts one area is a bar area called Ramblers the other is the eating...

We had booked online for the Orangery at Inn on the Lake, but the hotel had not received our booking. Their wonderful staff member Lorna spent at least 10 mins trying to find us somewhere in the busy hotel that we could eat. Eventually she...

We had a great experience here recently, service is prompt and very friendly. Ordered steak and it arrived quickly and it was delicious. Not the cheapest of places but you pay for really good quality food. Would definitely visit again!

Called in for a drink on the off chance. Sadly no outdoor space , but a great indoor experience. Met by Stuart, safe move to our table and great service.

Very busy Saturday night, so you may want to eat early. They have a great menu from pizza to stuffed vine leaves. Something for everyone.

Good food, good service, rather soulless environment. I ate at this restaurant-bar on 25 May 2021. The range of meals is fair and the haddock and chips I ate were excellent. Really tasty, hand cut chips, tasty fish and excellent, crispy batter. The staff were...

We dropped in for a drink after a day’s walking and it was great. A nice pint of Wainwright by a fire was just what I needed! Thanks

Just stunning! We went for lunch in the dog friendly Ramber's Bar and were impressed from start to finish! The service was fantastic from all the staff. The decor was lovely and the food was fantastic. Our dog and us were made to feel most...

Called in today for lunch and fish and chips which was really tasty. Good fish and plenty of home cooked, chunky chips with mushy peas and tartar sauce. Highly recommended.

Awful food at the standard you would expect for a weatherspoons but three times the price. We ordered the chicken tikka masala which was tasteless and really watery, and a I had a beef casserole which came with about 5 small pieces of beef some...

Fantastic socially distanced bar without loads of stickers, arrows etc. Tables well spaced and great barriers in between. All staff wearing masks. Great food and service.

the ramblers is attched to the Inn on the lake and adjacent to the candleroom, we visited 3 times over teh weekend havingd rinks then having a bite to eat. Great atmosphere, very clean obviously very Covid aware. very good staff, just occasionally we got...

We were on a very wet walk on Ullswater - a very good choice. Cheerful, good service and flexible menu. We enjoyed our visit and would definitely return.

great food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff but the waiting time was very long. Finished our main meals and nobody came to clean the table and offer us desert menu for 30mins. I went to the bar to order the desert but just been told to...

Spent the evening having a few drinks here. We were disappointed we had eaten as the food looked amazing. Staff fantastic, good selection to drink. Felt very Covid secure and the number of permitted customers was just right. Would recommend.

Been here before for chips and a cider and it was great so after a morning on the fells, me and my partner decided we would try it for a lunch. The service itself is ok but there is no follow up or asking if...

Ate here at lunch time on a rainy day with a party of 8 and my dog. Service was very good. Food was well presented and nice quality. Lovely building and decor. Great value for money. Would recommend.

Is not many places like this in UK. I traveled 220 miles just to be able get nice dinner here. Staff is amazing and very friendly nothing is to much trouble. The food is top class. Big compliments to the chefs because they been cooking top quality food since first day I visit this place. Lot of parking around and you also dont need to be scared because lot of COVID measures are in place. I will soon return again for one of you amazing dishes.

Having just got off the steamer we fancied a quick drink and the ramblers bar is a friendly place in a fabulous hotel. If you can have a quick look round the hotel grounds for stunning views of the lake.

We were very disappointed by our meal here. Whilst we were pleased to find that they were dog friendly, I’m afraid that’s as good as it gets. Pleasant service, if a bit slow. Our main course of chicken was cold, unseasoned and with bland boiled vegetables and minimal sauce. Whilst staff replaced the meals with hot ones, it was still very disappointing. An overpriced, entirely underwhelming meal. We were left feeling very unsatisfied and with a bigger hole in our pockets than warranted. I wouldn’t bother.

Is it fair to sell wine for £32 if it worse £6 ?Not sure how to describe my feeling, probably sad or fooled

The place has good vibes and the staff are excellent, especially Louis, who went above and beyond for our drink request.

Thank you for the excellent service over the bank holiday weekend. It must be so difficult staying within the guidelines and also making customers feel comfortable, but the team have cracked it. Food was on point as always! Keep up the good work!

Really lovely food and service. We ate here twice over the Bank Holiday weekend. We were so impressed, on our first visit for lunch, with the social distancing arrangements of the tables, as well as the friendly service, that we went back the following day for dinner. We sat in the Candleroom on both occasions, it’s bright & spacious. The staff were thorough at sanitising the tables & chairs, the food was hot, fresh & nicely presented, all was absolutely delightful. I’m really shocked at a couple of the poor comments below, almost hard to believe we’re describing the same place! Don’t be put off, I highly recommend eating here *****

Me and my wife have just spent a lovely weekend in Ullswater and managed to eat at this lovely bar and restaurant. We were surprised we didn't have to wait more than our 5 minutes for a table as we were in The Lakes and it was Bank Holiday weekend! The restaurant is on a first come, first served basis and the staff have to be commended for how they are managing during these very difficult times. They were friendly and professional and were conscious of social distancing at all times...unlike some of the customers who seem to have forgotten Covid still exists! The food and service are definitely to be recommended and it's a place we will be back to visit. Keep up the good work :-)

Had a lovely meal at the Ramblers at the weekend. I have felt a little uneasy in some restaurants as of late but this wasn't the case here at all; social distancing measures were being observed to a very high standard.I have eaten here several times before and have always found the food to be of a high standard and the staff to be friendly and polite.I am saddened to see bad reviews below as I could not disagree more with these. I would very highly recommend eating here and intend to visit again myself when I next return to the area.

What a lovely little place!I have to say reading some of the negative comments I would definitely disagree on the negative comments.We visited over the Bank Holiday and I have to say what a lovely team work here. We were greeted with a lovely smile letting us know they would be with us in a few minutes.The meal was lovely and even a fussy eater was catered for which some restaurants struggle with but they were happy to oblige.I

Nice little bar as not a lot of them around. Also food available if you are hungry. Whilst we did not eat it looked good.

We encountered a very rude staff member when we arrived which completely ruined our visit, very disappointing.

We visited to go to get a meal and we stood at the doorway for over 25 minutes for someone to come to see us. There were 2 men serving and they had seen us but we were ignored. In the end there were about 6 different groups queuing behind us. When someone finally came they said the kitchen was closed and they were serving food in another hour, even though we had just seen him take a family’s order. The man behind us was going to book a table for later but left the queue to go elsewhere. We also left to go somewhere else not wanting to wait an hour to order. Disappointed as the hotel & the restaurant looked so lovely.

The best meal we had during our stay in Glenridding. The quality of the food was excellent and the staff were extremely polite, attentive and well mannered. Only downside we couldn’t book a table but we’re lucky enough to get in on our last night.

Tasteless a lot to improve.We decided to go there upon recommendation. We ordered a salmon to keep it simple and was tasteless! No love no flavour just some steamed food on a plate- good for a diet though!Good atmosphere overall, Covid-19 measure well managed but lot the staff albeit friendly was quite slow- talking among each other, drinking at the bar. To be honest there is a lot of work that needs to be done. A good looking cake doesn’t mean that taste good!

We stopped here for a quick drink whilst on holiday. COVID-19 restrictions were managed well, staff could’ve been more attentive as you weren’t able buy drinks from the bar and we waited quite a while to be served, however staff were friendly and pub was clean with a nice atmosphere. Food looked good and the restaurant area looked lovely.

We called ahead originally wanting to book a table in the Orangery for dinner for 2. We were told that no bookings were being taken right now and it was walk-ins only. When we arrived we were told by reception that the Orangery was fully booked - pretty much a wasted trip. We were then advised we could try the Ramblers bar which serves the same food and decided to do so.Firstly, despite being listed on the Governments website, the menu we were given was not on the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. It’s a bit late to be told that once you’re seated and very hungry so we ordered anyway. This must be the ONLY place in the Lake District not partaking in the scheme surely?We ordered 2 x Haddock and chips. The portion that my girlfriend received can only be likened to a child’s portion. I complained about this politely, only to be told that all of their fish portions are 8-10oz (not sure how that helps). I’ve attached a picture of this tiny fish portion, which was £14.95, and not a single bite was taken at this point.I am happy to award 1/5 as the food we did eat was fairly tasty and the service was acceptable. Despite visiting the Inn on the Lake countless times over the years, I won’t be returning.

Ate lunch here with family on a very rainy August day.We sat in the candle room, and were allowed to bring our dog in with us.Food was amazing! The burger was absolutely huge and superb value! Staff were all great, all had face masks on, and social distancing was in place. Can't recommend this place enough!

One of the better places in the area. Good options on a fairly compact menu, really good service, pleasant atmosphere.

Booked after reading reviews on here and was not disappointed. Staff were lovely, friendly and efficient. Place was gorgeous and clean, we were seated in the candle room. Food was superb although I could have done with another roastie just because they were so nice! Desserts were good too. Drinks and food £58 which was good value for the quality of food.

Stopped here before we went home from lakes. Went into the candleroom. It was nicely decorated, clean and the man who served us was really pleasant. My partner got lamb shank - which he enjoyed. And I got a cheese and onion sandwich - which was not what I expected. Didn’t really enjoy. After we walked round the grounds and enjoyed the beautiful views. Really lovely views. Very picturesque.

Stopped for lunch in the Ramblers Bar as we were driving. Despite it being mid-afternoon on a grey February weekday the food was fast, fresh and delicious. The pastrami roll was excellent and the chunky chips were well worth it. Recommended.

Mi compañero y yo reservamos una mesa en The Ramblers / The Candleroom.Llegamos al restaurante media hora antes de nuestra reserva esperando estar sentados en el bar hasta que nuestra mesa estuviera lista. El camarero nos miró e inmediatamente nos señaló su "fuera del camino" y la mesa menos deseable. Miramos hacia la mesa que inicialmente miró cuando le dimos nuestro nombre (un asiento de ventana deseable en medio del resto de los invitados), e inmediatamente dijo que todas las mesas del área principal estaban reservadas, y preguntó si habíamos venido al restaurante correcto. Luego procedió a verificar la lista de reservas y repitió "Sí, todas las mesas están completamente reservadas, por lo que tendrá que sentarse aquí".Después de eso, esperamos nuestra comida como de costumbre, pero a diferencia de cualquier otra persona, no nos ofrecieron ninguna bebida o agua para acompañar nuestra comida sin preguntarnos.Nadie nos preguntó cómo estaba la comida (estaba muy seca y le faltaba sabor / condimento). Estábamos realmente decepcionados porque pudimos ver a otros clientes obtener un buen servicio.Durante la comida e incluso cuando nos íbamos, seguimos mirando hacia la mesa que supuestamente estaba reservada, pero nadie apareció (las mesas en realidad comenzaron a despejarse y apenas había nadie allí cuando nos fuimos).Comida 2/5Servicio 1/5Ambiente 1/5

We were a party of 10, enjoying a late birthday for a family member. Our tea was delightful, with so much food. We are never disappointed when we visit here. Staff are always very accommodating and polite, making a fuss over the children. The hotel is beautiful and ideally situated for a nice stroll after our tea.

4 p. M. (Cierre a las 5 p. M.) Personal rápido, eficiente y amable, encantadora chimenea. . .Comida: ¡terrible para este estándar y precio!El pollo estaba seco y endurecido, el puré estaba muy almidonado y las cáscaras de zanahorias se apagaban y se apagaban (girando) ¡Bruselas también tenía suciedad y hojas viejas de color marrón!Paté de hígado de pollo: ¡nada que gritar a casa sobre un plato bastante soso y vacío!Cumplido maneja eficientemente para que se le ofrezca una taza de té gratis al cierre. Podría haber sido la última comida del día para ellos, pero a los 14 años para el pollo y a los 10 para el paté no es bueno o excusable renunciar a la última tapa. . .¿El chef debe intensificar y el gerente / personal debe verificar la comida que se lleva a los clientes?

The setting of this was lovely but the drink selection and quality of food was very average. Pleasant staff

excellent food and drinks in very stylish bar with excellent service, called in after a days walk and our muddy boots were not a problem

Excellent choice of beer on tap. Excellent food. Excellent service. Beautiful locale. Free parking. Right in the town of Glenridding on the shore of Ullswater.

Popped in after walking Aira Force with the dog. I didn't have a reservation but it was pretty quiet and we were welcomed in. The interior was spotless so I was a bit worried if there was going to be an issue with bringing the dog in (the sign outside did say dogs were welcome). Not a problem. The staff even pointed out a couple of areas that would be quieter as he is nervous around strangers. Was a tough decision what to order as the menu all sounds yummy. Opted for the afternoon tea in the end and was not disappointed. £21.95 which is pretty standard for afternoon tea these days. You get a choice of tea or coffee. Food-wise, we were served three mini sandwiches, a mini open sandwich and a slice of sausage roll as well as numerous mini cakes and delicacies such as red velvet cake, trifle, cheesecake, macaron etc. You also receive two full size scones - plain and fruit. They were warm and came with a pot of cream. Only thing missing was jam but it didn't matter - the cream softened on the warm scone like butter. There was too much to eat so they brought us a box to the table so we could take the leftovers home. Service was provided with a smile and neither too rushed nor too slow. There's plenty of car parking - the car park is clearly well-maintained too.Would return here again. Will maybe try the fish and chips or beef stew next time. Or perhaps the steak or a burger. Decisions, decisions.

After a good walk we went here for a well deserved pint and hot choc l. Also ordered nibbles.

Nice dining/bar area. Bookings not taken which wasn't a problem as we were able to turn up and easily get a table. Waiting staff efficient although a little brusque. Plates delivered and waiter immediately left without enquiring if anything else was needed. Food was a bit disappointing, we had the Lamb stew which sounded promising but was lacking in lamb and flavour.

Just great food !! The staff at the hotel So helpful ! Great place and friendly oh and also dog friendly 👍

I come to Matterdale End home/dog sitting about 4 times a year and I always come to the Inn on the Lake for Sunday lunch. I am usually a solo diner and i am always welcomed. The staff usually recognise me and are attentive. Sunday lunch is always of the highest quality. The beef is always pink which is just how i like it. HOWEVER, this time was not up to par. A friend was visiting for the weekend and i told her how fabulous this place is. We turned up having failed to make a reservation and were unable to get in the Orangery. The Orangery has amazing views and i always dine in there. On this occasion we were in the Candleroom which overlooks the car park. Fabulous greeting from Louisa who is always lovely. She is a fabulous waitress who always has a smile.

We arrived at the Inn on the Lake having walked from Aira Force and thought that it looked a bit snooty from the outside. However, the staff at the Ramblers Bar and Candleroom were very friendly and welcoming, to muddy boots and muddy dog alike.

Esta es nuestra tercera visita al bar Ramblers. El hotel está en un entorno glorioso, bajando hasta el lado del lago. No es de extrañar que las parejas elijan esto para su boda. Utilizamos el bar para una comida que está bellamente decorada. Los perros son bienvenidos La comida era deliciosa, volveremos en nuestra próxima visita.

Great escape from wet weather. Polite and friendly staff. Tasty fresh meal delivered efficiently. Only downside was the number of dogs. Two owners chose to sit right next to us out of all the other tables which were free. The wet dog smell was quite off putting as we tucked into our food! Perhaps they could have a dog free zone?

We ate in the ramblers bar which was spacious not like some places which try to cram in as many tables as possible and had a nice atmosphere. We had the chicken curry £14.25 and lamb shank £14.65 which was good value and worth the 30 min wait for homemade food. Wine expensive.

We went here for food during our stay, it was really busy, but they got us a table. Food was good, hubs had sirloin steak, and I had butter chicken curry, portion sizes were really good, though a little big, we didn't have room for pud! Staff were attentive without being over the top, and service was prompt.

Raw burger , no salad to speak of and plate filled up with too many dry frozen chips .

The service here is lacking to say the least. Upon our arrival we were coldly greeted by two members of staff having a conversation between themselves. We made our way over to a table in the corner which had not been cleared. We waited for someone to come and clear or provide us a menu for approximately 10 minutes before I lost patience and made my way over to the bar again to interrupt the conversation amongst the staff members. Not a great first impression from somewhere that looks so impressive from the outside and with a price tag to match.

Excellent bar/restaurant on the lake. Lovely large portions of food that are delicious! The staff were nice and friendly.

This sign lured us in, not because our boots were muddy, but we were in walking attire and would otherwise thought it a bit posh... Great comfy chairs, lovely cool EPA beer, food looked good but we didn't eat in this occasion

Great food, really nice atmosphere p, dogs welcome, does get very busy in the summer months, drinks are a bit expensive, but the food is great

Came for a night away and catch up with family. Staff were lovely and friendly. Couldn't do enough to help even when the little one spilled her juice over her dinner. Highly recommend fantastic friendly staff and the food was lovely too.

Had a fabulous lunch here again recently. Couldn’t fault anything. Pleasant friendly staff and great service. Lovely atmosphere and very good food. Overall a quality experience. Would recommend Ramblers bar and the Candleroom - we’ll worth a visit. We’ll certainly be back very soon.

Loved it. Dog friendly with exceptional food and fantastic service. Will definitely be making it a regular place to go.

Not much to say other than pretty awful food. Ended up spitting more back on the plate than I ate. Some of the worst frozen veg I’ve ever eaten. At the end the of the day, they have you cornered as very few options locally so they don’t need to try.