Sun Inn in Allerdale

We thought we would give this place a go since we’re new to the area, and it’s been recommended by a few people. I wish we hadn’t! We didn’t have a table booked, the waitress pointed to a table and we were told ‘there’. Menus, laminated and flimsy, just dropped on the corner of the table - no mention of specials or anything, unlike the table after us were told about. Drinks just plonked on the table. The table was sticky and the carpet filthy. There were multiple staff members ‘working’, or rather sat or walking on their phones. Food - sirloin steaks, were good with everything they came with. It’s a good job the food was alright, and it’s what gave the 1*. Service - absolutely disgusting. Did we feel welcome? Absolutely not. Vibe - gross. The waitresses mood shifty changed as we paid to leave. Will we return? absolutely not.

Beautiful Sunday lunch and great value for money well worth a visit staff very friendly. Also other things on menu on Sunday if you don't fancy Sunday lunch. Lamb was really good

This is local to us, and I don’t know why it’s taken so long to nip in for a meal. We ate on Saturday night, no table booked but promptly seated. I ate sausage and egg, my wife had a roast beef dinner and the children had two lovely meals. Traditional bowl of home cooked chips to share which were delicious. We finished off with some deserts, and a nice pint of cruzcampo. The staff were pleasant and very accommodating for our children, we felt comfortable and not rushed once.

Had a lovely mixed grill. Seabass and prawn meal Loads of vegs. Staff were very polite. This was are last night here wish we had gone to this pub earlier in the week.

This was our first time here and not a bad word to say, the staff were helpful and happy the food was amazing home cooked very good portions no room for a pub lol would recommend it. One tiny negative the tables are old and sticky but we can live with that as everything else was so good.

An impromptu stop and not disappointed. The portions were absolutely enormous. Great value for money and will visit next time I’m in the area.

This is a brilliant pub and the staff are lovely. The post mix drinks are tasteless. We visited over the weekend and feel that at times it is quantity over quality. Some of the meals were amazing but others were greasy and tasteless. The place is very clean and welcoming.

Food was really good, enormous portions and excellent quality. Prices were very reasonable compared to other options locally. Roast beef was absolutely delicious. Staff friendly and very efficient table service. We booked our table via facebook messenger at short notice as the pub is only open certain hours each day and we couldn't get through on the phone during the afternoon of the day we wanted to book for. Parking is available on both sides of the road which we didn't realise initially. Perfect for a quick, good value meal.

Went out for a family meal for our daughter's birthday, today New Year's Eve, we've gone many times and many New Year's Eve over the years. We had to sit in the bar as restaurant full. We were accompanied by disgusting language ( swearing ) and a load of shouting over each other by a group also sat in the bar, so we couldn't have a conversation. So we sat in silence, ate our food and left, we won't be back again in the future, our evening was spoiled.

Sun Inn is the greatest. Hence continually packed with locals, who are the best judge of best food, good service and excellent value The latest hygiene report is rubbish and can be safely ignored .

Everything was spot on. On arrival we were shown straight to our table given menus then asked what we would like to drink, We had 3 duck pate (delicious) 1 soup. Mains were 3 beef and one lamb all cooked to perfection We just had room for deserts which again were spot on. Cannot fault any of the meal. great food friendly staff

Beautiful food and plenty of it for a very good price,will deffo be back.lots of specials to choose from,and a good menu.we had Sunday dinners beef and turkey and wow what a meal.we even took what was left home and that alone would of made a dinner too.ignore it if you dare!!

We stopped in for dinner one night whilst in the area. The pub had been recommended for food by where we were staying. When we got there it was closed and had no signs up saying when it opened but soon after other people started arriving and told us it opened at 6pm. So we hung around. When it opened the tables filled with diners. We ordered drinks which were served to the table and were give the menus and told it was steak night (wednesday). The pub decor wasn't up to much and the serve was effective but without flourish so we weren't sure what to expect from the food. We opted for steak as it looked like a good value deal and ordered kids meals. When the food arrived it became clear why this place had been recommended and was so busy. Every steak cooked to perfection, the chips, mash and veg were delicious, and all the kids ate their meals without fuss or complaint. Even as I sat there stuffed I had food envy as I saw the other diners dishes being brought out and saw what I could have chosen. You can't judge a book by its cover. The staff are friendly and get the job done and the food is really good and a good price. If we are up this way again, we will definitely be going back. When we spoke with the owner later on they said all the food is locally sourced.

Amazing food. My husband and I have been here twice now in the past 2 weeks. Great service. Would definitely recommend.

Two roasts followed by a couple of desserts....stuffed! All for the reasonable price, including drinks of just over £30. Would definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Went for Sunday Lunch, I had the Turkey the Wife the Lamb, a couple of things ; could not fault the portion size but chips with a roast dinner? The peas tinned processed peas, would it be too much to get fresh garden peas ? The day we went the stuffing was a water logged n edible splodge on the plate. Tables were tacky to touch, menus could do with a clean. Haven't tried any thing else here but will probably give it a miss in future.

Went for a family meal the table was booked for nine and our great grandson in a high chair , the service was excellent, ordered drinks while we waited on our main meal they came and took our orders and then fetched some home made rolls with butter for everyone,about ten minutes later our meals came it was fantastic, service was 100% .Would definitely recommend this place for a great meal and service well worth a visit .

Zero ,service poor, customer service terrible. Sticky table. Food terrible tough beef. And green mould on the side of the jam sponge. Left feeling sick. Chef walked through restaurant his uniform filthy. Absolutely appalling.

Brought the in-laws and the wife and kids for Mother’s Day meal. Good food, great portions, rapid service, what more can you ask for. Will definitely return. Heard they do takeaway Sunday dinners too which we’ll have to try one day as well.

First visit, food disappointing. Fist time visiting and won't be returning. Although reasonably priced and staff friendly, food a real let down. Initial thoughts upon being seated weren't great, the table was so greasy my arms were sticking to it. The menus were falling apart and carpet dirty. I ordered a roast dinner, it was so salty I couldn't eat it all. X1 roast potato which was hard, a bullet yorkshire pudding and just not pleasant. No faults with the puddings, very tasty. I'm just disappointed that it was dirty and food a let down. Just being honest

Great traditional pub food, homemade chips excellent,large portions at a very reasonable price, ate here a number of times, staff very friendly, always great food.

Had a takeaway food was beautiful as always they have some great meals on their blackboard as well I’ve eaten in the restaurant as well and they have everything you could wish for

Lovely lunch with our family Sun lunch FANTASTIC Carpark opposite sunn inn over road Best to book in advance Great menus for kids

Lovely local bar food, service is always excellent, and the food is always fresh, hot and great value for money. We’ve never had a bad meal here, and we’ve been going for 20 years. Great family business.

Popped in for family lunch. Friendly staff and delicious food with large portions. Will be back. The lasagne and chips were lovely.

Enjoy 1 bite of your tbone steak if you can filter your way through the fat, when that doesn't fill you why don't you try a tooth breaking lumpy watery mash potato, if that doesn't chop your teeth then try the chips, you may be...

Visited for the first time for tea after been recommended to us and they did not disappoint! We were greeted with a warm welcome, food was beautiful and fresh, portions were huge! Will definitely be back! :)

From the July Walking Holiday Family. We had an absolutely corking spiffing time. Unlike the Black Amor, the environment was very accepting, there were lovely staff who provided another option for our dairy intolerant friend. The meals pleased our gullets. They were extremely sympathetic of...

I have eaten at the Sun Inn on a number of occasions with my wife and family while on holiday in Wigton. They serve wholesome food at a reasonable price. The portions are HUGE; far more than any of us can manage! Best to go...

A few people had recommended this pub so I decided to give it another try despite the unpleasant meal described in one of my earlier views. However, this ordeal did not change my opinion. Upon arrival, staff failed to even acknowledge us and walked past...

Havent been able to travel up from Liverpool to this beautiful part of the country and as a result have missed so much the fantastic food from the Sun Inn.. I have spoke to friends who live local and they say nothing has changed in...

Excellent service, lovely food ,big portions & friendly staff and lovely atmosphere would recommend and visit again

All i can say is brilliant. Food absolutely beautiful. The people who work here very friendly and attentive. Loved it that much we are booked to come here tomorrow night as it's valentine's. I would highly recommend you don't know what you're missing out if...

Friendly staff and lovely and clean. We came with the family, ordered 3 portions of garlic bread for the kids. I thought the waitress might have said you got 8 slices, as we had 24 slices of garlic bread for 3 kids. Also the cream...

What a great meal we had at the Sun friendly staff and the Roast Lamb was so good. It came with a bowl of creamy mush potato and a bowl of veg, It also came with a separate pot of gravy. You must try it,...

First visit to the Sun Inn and really enjoyed it. Good home cooked food and plenty of it. Will certainly visit again and sample other dishes.

We called here for lunch,after Sat.Nav took us into a nearby farm,but we saw it from the farm,but it's easy enough to find.It's on the main road.A big car park opposite the pub as well,so plenty of space.We live in Keswick,which is busy,and a meal...

Proper Home Cooked Food, lovely owner, the gravy is beautiful and the home made chips really generous portions they could easily cut the portions and make more profit but you can tell they care and want to make sure your fed, I love a good...

Visited whilst on holiday in the area. Really enjoyed what I would call a traditional British country pub experience with good, wholesome and home cooked food with a proper family welcome. The portions are huge and more than enough to challenge the biggest of appetites,...

Six family members all had different main courses, all of them were excellent, served by friendly staff in a lovely decorated and furnished environment, all mains accompanied by a tray of homemade chips and a tray of veg, all in all fantastic pub food, generous...

I was fortunate to be let in early at 11.45, a great welcome with fabulous steak and kidney pie. A really friendly pub.

Best Food Around This Area Lovely Staff Always Made Welcome Go On A Regular Basis Food Is Always Piping Hot Recommend To Everyone I Talk To 👍🍺🍷

We have just returned home from a weeks stay at the Juniper Barn lodge, situated just north of the lake district. Whilst there, we found this gem of a restaurant. The menu isn't very big, but this is probably due to the present climate of...

Called in on the way back from Gretna. So pleased we did. The staff were pleasant, helpful and welcoming. The food was reasonably priced, there was far more than I could eat and the best part it was delicious. Will definitely be calling there again.

Been going long time it is the best pub in wigton area by a long way food beautiful get loads staff great lovely 10/10 everyone must young and try it thanks again for filling my belly !!

The Sun Inn benefits from being easy to find and just outside the Lake District National Park. So you can enjoy very reasonable prices and it won’t be mobbed when you want to eat. First impressions are that it is very unpretentious, with staff that...

Booked here for a family of 8, Highly recommend everything from the service to the food it was fantastic.

My parents always raved about the quality of the meals at the Sun Inn, so I decided to find out for myself. I certainly wasn't disappointed as most of the meal choices are under £ 10 and they have a huge range of meals from...

Food and service was absolutely amazing, downside portions were way to big for us struggled to eat the mains, tip..... starters arent needed.. just go straight for the mains!

Organised a birthday meal here which 11 of us came. The staff were lovely and food was really nice to everyone had a great time. Couldn’t fault the place. Thank u

We visited the Sun Inn for lunch. The chap behind the bar was very friendly and showed us to our table. Food was good and there was plenty of it. We enjoyed it and will visit again.

Have been before More than once a couple of years ago and it was good food and value for money However, we recently went as a family group at about 6.30 - 6.45 and we were the only ones in the restaurant. The food was...

Living in Carlisle it’s often difficult to find a nice, quiet place that serves good food. After hearing good things about The Sun Inn we decided to make the trip. Took about 30 minutes to get there but it was well worth making the journey. Nice traditional style pub inside with a separate eating area although we could eat in the bar if we so liked. Huge amount of choice with the option of a specials menu, which we decided to order from...2 courses for £9.95. My wife ordered the roast turkey and I had the gammon with egg and added a pineapple which I asked for and got without any fuss. The meals came with a selection of veg and mash and a tray of homemade chips. The amount of food we got would have done us for two meals each. We followed this with two sweets which were also the size of two portions. Absolutely delicious and could hardly move afterwards. Staff were very nice and the final bill which included drinks was £23.50. Won’t find better value for than that anywhere in Carlisle. We will definitely be back.

I really like The Sun. It is what it is, its not posh but my goodness its value for money. The portions are huge! The food is good quality and well cooked fayre. But what makes it special for me is the welcome my family get, so warm, its a really family friendly place. Thank you

Popped in for some lunch on Friday and the food was as delicious as always. We both enjoyed a roast turkey dinner followed by hot chocolate fudge cake. The vegetable selection and homemade chips that are served alongside are always cooked beautifully and we were absolutely stuffed! Very good value for money, £9.95 for 2 generous courses. The staff were friendly, pleasant and helpful. This our “go to” place!

It's years since we last were in so called in today when passing. Went for the 4 course special ! Just as well they do take out boxes, have another meal at home now ! Thought the puddings would be a bit smaller on the special menu but they weren't, fullest dish of trifle I've ever had in a pub !Excellent value and will be back !!Thank you

Excellent menus, staff very friendly and welcoming. Food was great and plentiful. Had 2 course bacon chop with egg which also came with side dish of mash and veg and a side dish of home made chips. Good variety of desserts too. One had sherry trifle and one had rice pudding with ice cream. It was lovely. Portions are plentiful. Our first visit and would recommend to anyone.

I hadn’t been to the Sun Inn before and have heard nothing but amazing reviews. I’m not often in the area but found myself in the vicinity with family and it was an obvious choice. We arrived in the bar and rudely approached by the woman behind the bar. She was barking instructions to us to order at the bar. That’s fine, good to know, however we went to look for a table and she chased after us and again barked that we had to order at the bar and she would take us to a table. I explain I was only looking because I didn’t know if I wanted to sit in the bar or restaurant. Again she barked instruction to go to the bar to order. I decided that I would leave and go elsewhere. It was such a shame that this place with such a wonderful reputation was as disappointing as it was.

I visited here for sunday lunch,walked into a busy bar and received a very warm welcome...we ordered the sunday lunch menu which was very reasonably priced at 17.95 for 4 courses. The food was delicious piping hot and there was plenty of it..staff were extremely polite and helpful...We will definitely be returning!!!!

I visited the Sun Inn twice. The first time an older lady served us. She was not at all friendly but not rude. No welcome, no thank you & no engagement in conversation despite the place being almost empty. The girl who brought us the food was equally unpleasant. The food was delicious so, thinking it was just an off day, we went back. Second time we were bombasted the moment we went in the door by a dark haired woman roughly in her 40s. Totally rude, no hello just shouted for us to order at the bar. When looking around for a seat she flowed us and again was shouting about ordering & seating arrangements. We explained we were looking to see where we fancied sitting which again caused her to raise her voice and shout instructions! Other customers were looking round and witnessing the scene. On man shook his head in disbelief. At this point we turned and left. We had travelled a fair distance to visit the place as the food had been excellent but in all my years I have never experienced a place where staff were so rude. Avoid if you want a pleasant experience- there are many other places in the locality that offer both good food & pleasant staff.

Visited the pub as a party of six on Saturday night, 31st, have been a few times before and always had a great meal here.

This is my second visit here, my first was two years ago and what has always stuck in my mind was the excellent Sunday lunch.

If you like large portions you’ll be happy with this place but if you’ve a smaller appetite just ask & they’ll do most things in a smaller size. Really happy with this place, nice wine, friendly staff, good service & chips (if you can find room for them!!) score a rating of 10. The dessert menu is substantial too . Well done to the owners

We stumbled upon this pub while trying to find a lunch on Father’s Day and I’m so pleased we did after having 80% of my stomach removed 5 weeks ago I can not eat very much but the staff were more then happy for me to have a starter as my main meal and the roast dinner that came out for my husband and sister looked fabulous. They also said their meals were delicious. We will be returning again very soon

Okay, so when I read a review saying that the portions were huge I thought "Okay, it's gonna be a nice meal." But my god was I not told it would be this big.

Stopped off here on way home from

Was in the area and was told it would be a good place to eat well the food was spot on plenty of it and very good price the young lady working behind the bar on a lunchtime gave great service and was very helpful The only minor problem I felt that guessing that the other person who served me was the landlady she was not very professional in her approach to the customers and was more than happy for her children running in and out of the pub while people was eating and she was more interested in them.Would I go again yes I would but I work in retail and I know how important is is for the customer journey from start to finish

Came here for a 70th birthday party with the family and we were impressed with the amount of food in regards to the portion size. We all ordered a roast dinner and it came with plenty of meat extra gravy lotts of broccoli and carrots and to our surprise a big bowl of delicious crisp home cooked chips! The price was great at only £9.95 for a main and dessert! Will definitely be back.

Stopped in for lunch on route to Carlisle, ordered at the bar then seated in the restaurant, I ordered the veg lasagna which came with a lovely fresh salad, garlic bread and bowl of chips, Mrs had steak pie which was served with a tray of veg and gravy. i had a nice hand pulled pint of Loweswater Gold and my better half had a glass of pinot grigio.

First class meal as always..Mixed grill MASSIVE, Specials board good choice, Something for everyone on the menu, very quiet on a Wednesday night. Left full.

Visited the sun inn today.Lovely food,friendly staff,had our 4 year old foster child with us,she loved her starter,and main meal,like us,the food was perfect,will definitely be going again as we have a static caravan in the area .10/10

Popped in for a mid-week bar meal. Warm welcome and it was clear that the pub enjoys a loyal following from regulars - always a good sign.

We visited on New Years Day and were given a very warm welcome. There was a very good menu and the food was delicious and reasonably priced

To day the staff at The Sun Inn had to deal with a quite large and noisy 87th Family Party. They were amazing, giving everyone all the attention they could possibly need. The food was great and plentiful. We can’t thank you all enough. Well done x

Been here quite a few time and the is great and the choices are excellent also the staff are really nice and friendly.

Called for lunch today having not visited for many years. Staff were friendly and food was tasty and good value for money

We have avoided the Sun because the portions are large, with lovely chips, and my friend and I are on Slimming World. This time I asked if we could have a SW style meal, and we had trout fillets with prawns, with a huge side salad, and new potatoes. It was delicious. Our partners had the Stocksman pie which was very good, and the seafood platter, again good, and they had cabbage, carrots and chips. We were all so full we couldn't eat dessert. Very good value too. Thanks - and we will be back!

attended on a Wednesday evening for a family meal. service was quick and the lady behind the bar was very polite and speedy with our drinks order. we had our orders taken promptly and were taken through to the restaurant area. the restaurant area itself is in serious need of some TLC, it looks really shabby which is a real shame. the tables are tighly packed in and at one point and elderly lady struggled to get up from her chair due to another table being so close to them. There were flies buzzing round everywhere and we had the lovely job of staring right at the brown sticky fly catcher hanging from the wall, covered in dead flies. not nice. might be worth looking into other ways of reducing the flies which aren't as 'in your face' for the diners. The starters arrived promptly, the garlic bread, prawns and pate was good however the soup (carrot and lentil I think) should be avoided because it really was not very pleasant. our table was cleared a short while after and our mains were brought over. All in all, the portions were massive, far larger than what they needed to be, there was so much wasted especially with the veg. The lasagne is good, however the side salads leave a lot to be desired, my lettuce was covered in black spots so clearly hadn't been washed or was going off, the cucumber tasted of fairy liquid and the coleslaw was yellow in colour and most certainly should have been binned the day before as It tasted awful. the rest of the meals (steak & mixed grill) were fine apart from the stakes weren't cooked to how we had asked which was a real shame. There was a young lad who was waiting on who was extremely polite and helpful, bringing us additional sauces etc. so big thumbs up for him.

On several occasions when visiting a friend in Wigton we have eaten at the Sun. The venue is friendly and comfortable, the food is excellent and freshly cooked and the portions enormous. Personally i recommend the gammon steak,

Stopped Saturday night for bar meal after a day out in the lakes.

It was a very welcome find, we had been looking for a Pub for a Monday lunch for nearly 20miles but all were closed and not wanting trade. Then we found the Sun Inn we were made most welcome. The dining area was is very smart and clean. The menu varied covering all types of home prepared meals. I had a lovely seafood plater, my wife beef lasagne and my son Hunters chicken, all was served with a large tray of home cooked chips and a tray of mash & veggies. Nothing could be faulted and our cider was lovely too. If you want a great meal in friendly cheerful surroundings then the Sun Inn is certainly the place to be

This pub is the best pub i have eaten in. Inside is really nice, the staff are excellent and the food is to die for. I have never before been given portions of this size. The prices are very reasonable well worth a visit. You will not be disappointed

I have been here before and it was decided to use this restaura for our reunion dinner

Great night here tonight for a meal to celebrate Father’s Day late as hubby was away working.

Lovely roast turkey dinner huge amount. Really quick service and very reasonably priced. First time I've gone out for meal and we couldn't get through all the food as there was so much

It was a Monday & relatively quiet but there was still a a wide choice of menu. The service was efficient & friendly, with a nice relaxed atmosphere & tasty home cooked food.

Been here many times over the years, and it was always good. Tonight though it was just outstanding. All the food was gorgeous, the staff were very friendly, and the service was very efficient. Price is very good for the quality. Would recommend to anyone.

Went for my sisters 40th birthday, the staff couldn't have been more helpfull - even down to keeping her surprise cake that we had made in the kitchen until the end of the meal. The veg came in sperate dishes so we could help our...

15 of us left Edinburgh for Whitehaven one Friday and by good luck found The Sun Inn for a latish lunch. Food, ambience, welcome were all top class and we plan to return next month. Great selection of lovely food and drinks in relaxing surroundings...

Lovely freshly cooked food with great service and brilliant portion sizes, as much or little as you want and choices to suit all tastes

We decided to stop here for lunch whilst driving past. We have visited here a few times in the past and it has always been really good food. Once again, we weren't disappointed. One roast beef and yorkshire pudding and one Hawaiian style chicken. The...

Came here for lunch one afternoon, I ordered the vegetarian lasagne. Never again. The top had a cement like texture where too much processed cheese had been slopped on and burned. Once the crusty topping was broken, I dared to fill my fork with what...

Had a birthday meal here, total waste of money. Food was mediocre, barstaff too busy looking at phones. Won't be going back.

We were looking to go for food last minute so we rang up at about 20 past 8 to see if they were still serving and the lady said she would do us some food.

Very Good and quick service from ordering food to sitting down and eating. Big portions and very nice tasting. All four of us ate everything we could, left some as there was lots, and we were hungry after being out all day and the local...

We called here on way home from Carlisle. We were greeted well and given a table right away once we...

We have been coming to the Lakes for the last 6 years, sometimes a couple of times a year. We...

Came on a Sunday evening to treat my friend to a meal, food is always lovely and homemade with plenty...

Siempre tuvimos buenas comidas y servicio, excepto para la última visita. Nos dieron una comida que no orden y cuando nos dijo que nos dijeron que eso es lo que te orderred. Fue cordero, más grasa de la carne, cuando nos decían, no disculpa ni nada. Persona detrás del bar tenía mala actitud. No aventurarse allí de nuevo.

Gran lugar para comer, han estado aquí varias veces, aunque siempre terminan comiendo demasiado, ya que las porciones son enormes, nunca se deje aquí con hambre, la realidad patatas fritas caseras son excelentes, buena comida a precios muy razonables.