The Black Swan in Eden

The black Swan..you couldn't ask for more , clean, quiet and tasty , I really want to thank Jack and Steve for a really pleasant getaway for me and my wife , felt relaxed after 2 minutes in this pub , beers good, but the food served at dinner was fantastic, way better than any pub grub, fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked , a joy to eat it and there is plenty of it , jacky worked tirelessly to keep every one happy and Steve in the kitchen does wonders ,thanks to the other staff too, will be coming back ..oh and sorry I forgot to hand in the keys .. post them back tomorrow

Excellent staff, rooms, food. We just found our new go to hotel. Wouldn’t go anywhere else now.

Amazing Sunday roast beef. Very tender and the size of the portion was unbelievable. Best Sunday roast I've ever had in any pub or restaurant. Great service and reasonably priced.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch with family and everyone in the party enjoyed it, food was piping hot, nothing was too much trouble for Jacky, Stephen and the rest of the team, who go above and beyond to make your visit enjoyable, very warm welcome awaits you Been for evening meals as well, would highly recommend this place xx

Great food....healthy portions freshly cooked and very tasty. Excellent service too. Highly recommend the half chicken with bacon. Top class !!

We received a lovely welcome when we arrived at this old roadside pub. Parking outside no problem and the room was spotless. This is an old building so don’t expect a big room with a large en suite. They’ve done well to fit everything in. You are asked to preorder your dinner with a time as well (the same for breakfast). The result is that your food is cooked to order, piping hot on hot plates…perfect. My trout was the size of a small whale so be warned, the portion sizes are generous. No problem in adapting the breakfast for a non meat eater either. Just talk to them about any requirements and it will be sorted. The beer in the pub was bang on too. I’d recommend this place to anyone travelling around the area or as a break on a road trip like ours. Really good

We only spent 1 night at the hotel, this time, but will definitely stay again. It is a small, family business, so don't expect dedicated reception staff or 24hr concierge's. Expect a warm & friendly, but casual, welcome with clean rooms, comfy beds, a pretty much spotless building and food worth driving 100 miles for. After dinner, we spent a couple of hours in the bar & wound up chatting with the owners for some time. A lovely couple who made our stay even better with their company. The bar area is warm and cosy, with an open fire to welcome you & all the beers, wines & spirits you'd want. The restaurant serves limited numbers, with pretty much set times. You will be asked to pre-order, but the menu is good and doing so guarantees well cooked food, to your liking, with no waste. This could be how they also keep the prices very reasonable. I'd highly recommend the lamb. Culgaith itself is a small village with not much in it. It is only minutes from the A66 though, and a short drive to Penrith or Center Parcs. We walked around a bit & enjoyed some stunning views across the valley (see pic). We know there is more to see, which I will add an update about after our next visit. Wee tip; Call and book direct. PS I get suspicious of overly positive reviews so want to make it clear that I have no affiliation with this hotel (or any other). Most of my other reviews are less complimentary. This place earned their praise though.

Revisited after staying in area again and reatttending places again. Was not disappointed at all. Pub has been refurbished a lot since last visit and food was equally as good as last time. Friendly staff, good beer and food was excellent. Not one fault with it. Delicious and value for money. Not a massive vegetarian selection but I just wish it was closer to my house so I could visit much more often. Well worth a visit

The lamb dinner is the best I've eaten for years. The Inn is clean, cosy and welcoming. Not one fault.

Charming genuine owners. Food is amazing value for money and is pretty much as good as Gastro Homely Pub grub gets and big portions. Very relaxed laid back service from well trained young staff. Nothing was to much trouble.

Excellent main courses, especially the duck. Starters weren't great for 2 of our group. Lovely staff and wines were good.

My wife and I had an evening meal there Fri Dec 11th 2020 which was fantastic. We were chatting with the landlord & Landlady re having no water in a cottage we had just bought and they contacted their plumber who advised over the phone then Steve the landlord actually walked back with us and helped sort it out! What more can I say! And they’d oven lit a fire and got the place all cosy despite us being the only two booked in - the rest were ‘take-aways’!! Brilliantl!!

Absolutely brilliant every time we come. Thoroughly recommended. Excellent food and full bar with quality cider and ales.

We gave just returned from another visit to the Black Swann at Culgaith. This time it was my husband and I and yet again it was perfection on a plate. During the last month we have sampled Sunday lunch, the Christmas menu on an evening when it was extremely busy and an evening menu. The excellent standard if food never fails. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and all round excellent service. Dont hesitate to enjoy the delights of the Black Swann. See you next year.

Excellent food and friendly people. The menu wasn't too large so it was fairly easy to choose from. We had a beer before and then went through to the restaurant for some really good food. Even managed a pud! Definitely worth a visit.

We went here after we had just arrived for a week. Atmosphere was lovely, staff were amazing and extremely accommodating. Very helpful. Food was amazing! Will definitely return before we go home. Would more than highly recommend

We looked at some reviews and thought we would try a lunch. What a friendly warm welcome. The food was excellent. Not much more can be said. We would recommend and would definitely go back when we return to the area.

Big family get together 18 of us out for a meal. We did book in advance. The 3 young ones had hand made chicken strops and chips no complaints from them. Between the rest of us we had most things on the menu, everyone was very happy with the food, everyone was stuffed until the pudding menu came round, then we all discovered a bit more space. The chef is excellent as are all of the staff. We all had a really good night can't see how it could have been better. If you are thinking of going then go we can not recommend it highly enough.

Stay over on way back down south, found on Booking.com off the beaten track. Friendly service with great fresh food served piping hot. Great service and great food.

This place is underrated. The food was exceptional, probably the best starter I've ever had (mushroom casserole). The cosy atmosphere and very helpful staff made this an outstanding dining experience. 10/10

What a great night out with wonderful food and excellent service. Thank you for a brillant night xxx

Me mudé a la zona y decidí visitar el pub local. Recibimos una cálida bienvenida en el bar y tomamos una bebida antes de ser llevados a nuestra mesa. Todo el personal era educado y atento durante toda la noche. Hay un buen menú variado y puedo recomendar encarecidamente el pato. Vivir cerca es una verdadera ventaja, ya que esta no será mi última visita.

What a lovely country pub excellent in every way. Food is fabulous, the staff great and what's more the crack is outstanding.

Fuimos al Black Swan el sábado pasado sin saber que solo servía un menú de Navidad e inicialmente nos decepcionó un poco escuchar que era solo el menú de Navidad. Sin embargo, cuando llegó la comida nos alegramos de haber ido allí, ya que era absolutamente delicioso. Tuve el pavo asado y es probablemente la mejor comida de Navidad que he tenido en un pub. Mi esposa y mis amigos tenían el cerdo y lo declararon excelente. Los postres que tuvimos fueron igual de buenos. A los 19 años. 50 por cabeza para los dos cursos, pensamos que también era una buena relación calidad-precio.

Acabo de regresar de The Black Swan y comí 2 platos del menú de Christmas Fare. Éramos un grupo de 4 y debo decir que fue la mejor comida que he comido en mucho tiempo. El lugar es muy acogedor. La comida es deliciosa. y el personal es realmente agradable y se desvive por ti. Si quieres la mejor cena de Navidad, vale la pena la visita 10/10.

Incredibly friendly place with friendly locals and happy tourists. Plenty to choose from in terms of food & drink so a must visit when you're in the area.

our meal was spectacular very impressed staff very pleasant service fantastic my meal was the best crispy sweet and sour chicken i have ever tasted

We visit the Black Swan at Culgaith on a very regular basis for family meals and as a couple. The food here is always fantastic, with a very good choice on the menu + specials. Proper country pub with real Ales on draught. Highly recommended

Well this was an off the cuff visit on a Thursday night on our way to Centre Parcs for the Friday. (Centre Parcs so close) From the minute we arrived you can tell this is a very "in-tune" family business. The son of the family is behind the bar, and he knows his way around the bar and is so polite and engaging. We decided to eat here, which was the right thing to do. The husband / father is the head chef and you can tell his pride in everything that leaves that kitchen. The menu is structured so there's something for all pallets. A very plentiful plate, Great value...and oh so tasty.

Stayed two nights, well placed for lake District and Pennines, although walks around culgaith are lovely too. Very friendly team couldn't do enough. Watched England match even gave free nibbles (actually lot more than nibbles) food excellent very fresh prepared very well. Beer great. Peaceful location but a real friendly buzz to the place.

I visited The Black Swan yesterday with my mother, godmother and cousin. We were out for the day and I had read the reviews of The Black Swan and I had been impressed and at booked a table. From the very start we had a wonderful visit .. door held open for us as my Mum is quite immobile and a very pleasant welcome. The 4 of us ordered different meals and we didn't have too long to wait and the food was faultless. I ate every morsel of my Cumberland sausage meal! Cousin Marie who herself is a good cook said she had never had such lovely salmon. My three family members also had deserts which again they said were faultless. We hope to return and will certainly recommend you to our friends and other family members!

Pleasant welcome with well stocked bar for a weary traveller. Excellent food cooked by owner chef with a good variety for breakfast and comfortable bedrooms.

Good friendly landlords and they have excelled in the food front Rooms fantastic and can fault service ...........

We visited on Saturday evening and enjoyed the Steak Diane and Sirloin Steak. Both were beautiful, as was the sticky toffee pudding, thank you! :)

This has to be one of the best finds we have had for some while, everything great, pub, food, rooms, hospitality, location, price, can't fault it.

Had lunch in the cosy bar on a freezing day. Nice coal fire burning. Had sandwiches and fish and chips. Good cod, chips very slightly greasy. Service was so friendly and prices were fine.

We fancied a night away at a cosy pub and found this little gem

its 2 years since we have been here. We all had different meals I had a fruit starter in a coconut liqueur which was refreshing. For the main I had the chicken in a mushroom cream sauce which was very nice but got a bit rich towards the end and the sweet I had a lemon syllabub it was sweater and creamer than what I expected so I couldnt manage it all. one or two said the turkey was a bit stringy. I think I enjoyed the previous meal I had there.

Booked a one night stay at The Black Swan at Culgaith on the spur of the moment, on arrival we were warmly greeted by the owners and shown to our room. The room whilst not massive contained a double bed, large wardrobe and ensuite bathroom, the room was fresh and spotlessly clean (been watching too much of 4 in a bed) more than sufficient for our needs, after all we only needed it to sleep in and get ready in!

Four of us went to check out the Black Swan now that it had new owners. It is fair to say that not much has changed but that is not a criticism as it is the things that made this a good place to go before have been retained. The food and the service were excellent and I suspect it won't be long before we return. Well pleased.

We did not stay but had dinner in the bar area. The food was very good and tasty but the portions were far too big - vulgarly so - even for a pub. Half as much would have been adequate. However there was no warm ambience and you had to close your eyes to the tasteless 1960s decor, furnishings and carpet. And if only the woman who took our order could have been less surly - a smile would not have come amiss but seemed pretty improbable. A shame really because the chef deserved much better. Strangely we asked for a table at 7.30 but were asked to come at 7 because they were so busy yet we were the only customers all evening.

Buena comida y un servicio estupendo. Este es un fantástico y acogedor pub local hay música en vivo todas las noches de viernes que nadie puede tener un ir en unirse en - fue un gran entretenimiento, pero no interrumpió la cena. La decoración es cómoda y limpia. Gran chimenea para el invierno! Es fantástico ver un pequeño pueblo con una próspera pub en el medio. . .

Disfrutamos de una comida encantadora con familiares que viven en Culgaith. Pedido nuestra comida el día antes en la solicitud cisnes negros. Todas las comidas fueron llenos de sabor, y es un menú interesante para elegir. El servicio era amable y eficiente y sin duda recomendaría este tesoro local.

Pasamos una noche aquí en el camino de Ardnamurchan. Bienvenida muy amable, la habitación era cómoda y la comida era espléndida. . Gran cantidad de sabores. verdura fresca y pudines, para morirse. El desayuno del día siguiente también era excelente, bien preparada y presentada.

Estábamos viajando a través y nos alojamos dos noches en esta ciudad, este restaurante era tan deliciosa que tuvimos que comer allí dos noches en una fila! Mi favorita es la pierna de cordero, pescado y patatas fritas en la dulce y agria pollo! Este es el último lugar que esperar, buena cocina! Si estás buscando obtener un sabor local de la zona, este increíble restaurante ofrece nuevas versiones actualizadas de los clásicos tradicionales de inglés. . Y si vas un viernes o sábado por la noche más que probable podrá conocer a algunos de los otros aldeanos que son la gente más encantadora! No puedo esperar a volver en mis próximas vacaciones!

Nos alojamos en la casa de S/c al cruzar la calle y tenía el almuerzo de domingo en el Black Swan en padres. Muy concurrida. . . . Siempre una buena señal. Todo desde el momento en que entramos dentro sentí cálido, hogareño y acogedor. El servicio era rápido pero sin prisas. Dirigido por una pareja encantadora, mi marido es el chef, y su hijo, Ben, con varios miembros del personal. La comida era divina y más que abundante. Entramos en el bar para tomar una bebida durante la semana, cosa que no he hecho en años! Reservamos una cena para nuestra última noche antes de ir a casa, la última noche de viernes y nos recibieron como si fuéramos viejos amigos. Nos alojamos detrás en el bar después de comer, charlando con el personal y algunos de los lugareños. Lo que un montón de gente. Sólo una terrible lástima el S/c nos alojamos in lugar

Una de las mejores comidas que he probado en mucho tiempo. Felicitaciones al chef para producir una comida de primera clase bien presentado y muy sabroso y caliente para el personal encantador también sin duda una visita si estás en la zona

Excellent meal at the Black Swan. It is only a few minutes walk from Laurel House B& B where we were staying so no need to drive. There was a busy atmosphere but the staff were helpful and efficient.The food was lovely and beautifully presented. Would definitely return. A word of advice though, we were advised that it is well known in the area and further afield so it is best to book, especially at weekends.Jane McC

It's a lovely pub with a great restaurant ,we go whenever we are in Culgaith .The new owners are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble .

We were on a tour of National Trust properties in Cumbria and were looking for somewhere for lunch and came across The Black Swan Inn. We were actually a little bit late for the lunch service but they were kind enough to still serve us and what a beautiful meal we had. A roast lamb lunch with all the trimmings. It was totally and absolutely delicious and served in a really lovely dining room by brilliantly attentive staff.The Black Swan Inn had a really lovely feel to it and they deserve all the plaudits that they receive if our experience was anything to go by.We hope to see you again in late June/early July when we are back staying in Cumbria again.Keep up the great work and thank you again.

Fabulous place, fabulous location with stunning views!! Very clean throughout!! Rooms are 5 star standard.Without a shadow of a doubt the best food we've ever had when staying at any hotel, first class service!! All the staff are very friendly and welcoming!! Would recommend to any of our friends and family. Well done The Black Swan!!!!

Had steak the first time I went and found it tasteless. Also, we sat (almost alone) in the restaurant which is rather featureless and lacking in atmosphere. All in all, I was not keen to return, but we were obliged to when other restaurants in the area were full later in the week.Second time around, different choice (lamb) and different location (we asked to stay in the bar where there was a bit more buzz) and the overall experience was much better!The staff are very friendly, and overall we left with a really nice impression.

Called in on a whim to a wonderful warm welcome from Jacky and "our lass." Pint of Skiddaw (nice!) for me, glass of fizzy pop for Junior while we waited for our lunch. Junior's fish fingers meal was a good sized portion and wolfed down. I had the sausage & bacon hotpot - it was great! Tasty, filling, homemade chips, bread for sauce dipping and a couple mini cheesy garlic bread thingies (sorry Jacky, can't remember what the menu called them!). Proper pub, proper grub! And way cheaper than the holiday park just along the road!

Popped out for a bite to eat and headed to the Black Swan. Glad we did as everything was excellent, will definetly return.

We were up for the Marmalade Weekend 18th and 19th March at Dalemain in Cumbria and found this excellent Inn in Culgaith just off the A66 near Penrith which was a great base to visit from.The hosts Jackie and Steve made us feel very welcome and the Inn has a great atmosphere and above all the food was marvellous and the accommodation very clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great stay we will be back that's for sure.

Had evening meals over two nights food was colourful , tasty and well presented the servers were professional for a small village hotel it was Well worth asking price oh and the Guinness was good.

My husband and I stayed here last weekend and felt at home from the moment we stepped through the door. What a cosy well decorated family run pub. We only went in for a drink (big hello to Ben), but loved it so much we decided to stay the next night, and we're so glad we did. We booked the last remaining twin room as that was all that was available at the time, however when we arrived the next day the landlady had upgraded us to a gorgeous double room! The whole place has a lovely, warm inviting feel to it, roaring fire burning constantly, real wooden beams throughout. The owners are so lovely and welcoming and the food is FANTASTIC! We would go back there in a heartbeat, I can't recommend it enough. Thank you

Stayed for one night in February. Good food, good beer, clean room, great breakfast what more is there to say. Will be going again.

Stayed here on Saturday evening on our way home to Leeds from Carlisle. It was on a whim and we are both glad we did. It was one of the most pleasant evenings we have had in a beautiful country pub. The place was extremely clean, comfortable and cosy. The staff were very friendly and professional especially the landlady Jacky who was exceptional behind the bar ! ( She asked me to say that Ben ).The food was excellant and very enjoyable.We will definately be back some time and we wish Steve, Jacky and all their family and staff Good Luck in their new venture.

We had a great meal with plenty of food all cooked to perfection. The Malteser cheesecake and cinder toffee meringue puddings were amazing! Steve and Jackie are great hosts and everyone was very friendly and courteous. Easy access in a lovely little Cumbrian village.

As a group from Penrith we have visited a different restaurant each week for Sunday lunch . The black swan is one of our top three places to visit . A warm welcome from the very attentive staff. The whole place is welcoming ,nice and warm on a cold Sunday lunchtime. We chose the typical Sunday lunch menu , beef and lamb . Typical would not be the adjective i should use to describe what we had . The beef was really lean and melted in your mouth . A lamb Henry type joint was delicious. Loads of seasonal vegetables , Yorkshire pudding and lashings of hot gravy. Everything we expected a Sunday lunch to be . The important thing is we all felt full after our meal . Only one of our group of three could find room for a pudding . The pudding menu is exciting so please accept the offer to view the pudding menu . It's so nice not to be rushed when you ha e finished and you can lounge around with your coffee afterwards. A great experience and we will definitely be back .

Looking for the nearest pub to Kirkland we travelled to Culgaith to the Black Swan.We arrived at early doors, so early that they were closed (5 minutes before opening) but the Landlady kindly let us in and chatted while we could be legally served.The feel of the bar in The Black Swan is more Hotel reception/Restaurant than local pub, but very welcoming with a lovely open fire.The Bar is well stocked with beer and spirits but we chose the Hobgoblin and Northumberland Ales.Although we were made to feel very welcome, the overall ambience and quality of beer (it was pulled flat) meant we would not go back.Please don’t let this put you off, many people have visited and had a great time, this is purely our experience when visiting for a drink, shame as there was nowhere else to go.

An incredibly stressful traffic jam had us leaving the A66 to find a nice pub restaurant for a relaxing lunch. A few minutes drive brought us to The Black Swan in the lovely village of Culgaith. Are we too late for lunch? No, certainly not, you're most welcome was the reply. The stress began to ooze away and we tucked in to a haggis-stuffed chicken breast with all the trimmings which was cooked beautifully. We made a mental note that this would be a good place for dinner, bed & breakfast and we plan to go back soon.

I posted a review about this Inn 12 months ago. My wife and I stayed there to recover after a 3 day stay at the local Centre Parks with the grandchildren. I rated it as Excellent in terms of food, atmosphere, hospitality and comfort, A little Gem! Well we did it all again this year and guess what? It was just as good if not better. I am really enjoying these annual visits to Centre Parks!I We have decided to try and pay them a visit in the summer as well next year, providing that is we can get a booking when word gets out how good it is!

My husband and I spent the night in the black swan, and what a treat it was, we were greeted warmly by the owner who checked us in and took us to our really beautifully decorated room, very well designed and well thought out. The bed and the linen on it was clean and very comfortable very luxurious. We booked in for dinner and we were so pleased that we did the food was fabulous, so was the breakfast, delicious.

Visited the Black Swan for a lunchtime snack and what a treat! Knowing it was under new ownership we were keen to try it out. We were greeted by a very cheery bar man, Ben. We sat in the cosy bar/lounge area. The lunchtime menu was what you'd expect from a country inn. Didn't opt for starter but the main course and desserts were delicious. A well run and organised business, clean, tidy and welcoming! We'll be back for more thanks !!

Excellent food, definitely not your normal pub fare. Dined there 2 nights running as the first night left such and excellent impression.

We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday, on the way to Yorkshire - as we were after a 'country pub' style lunch. We arrived at 1:55pm, and my husband went to the bar whilst I went to the restroom. When I arrived back he had the lunch menus and had ordered us a drink. As we went to order lunch, the man at the bar gave us our drinks and then told us that the kitchen had now closed (2pm) and that we were now unable to order lunch. So, we had to pay for our drinks and then find somewhere else to eat. We asked him to ask the chef if we could order something like a sandwich, and he returned from the kitchen saying "no". Extremely disappointed with such a poor response and such dismissive service from a high rated pub, on a Saturday.

We visited this place on our first night staying in a holiday cottage nearby after a recommendation from the owners. We were not disappointed. I wanted Fillet steak but they only had 1 left and my mum had that one so I settled for Sirloin steak. When I say "settled", I couldn't have been more wrong; it was the best Sirloin steak I've ever eaten! It was so nice we went back again on our last night and this time I chose the Sirloin again even though they had plenty of Fillets.The starters are nice but nothing jumped out at me. However, the bread selection was very nice and the soup was delicious. Desserts did not jump out at me either but I had ice cream the first visit and it was very nice.Can't recommend this place enough, the staff are lovely and friendly too. However, it ain't cheap so you might need to limit it to a special occasion.

We went for dinner with friends and it was pretty packed. Food was amazing. Really loved the experience. Sticky toffee pudding was one of the best that I have tasted.

Pleasant, comfortable clean room. Classy and interesting food in the restaurant, breakfast was very nicely done. Very helpful staff. Will definitely return here.

Fabulous food and service with great attention to detail definitely more like a restaurant than a pub . Lovely wine and beer selection .we would certainly visit again and recommend with confidence and we are fussy !

Stopped of on the way to Inverness coming from Stoke on Trent, had a realy nice meal followed by a good sleep in a lovely room, with a great breakfast in the morning before continuing our journey, would recommend this pub if you are in the area, I certainly will call again,

Fully endorse previous positive comments.Good service, comfortable environment, freshly cooked good food.Plenty of parking and a simple but quiet and secluded garden add to the experience.

Great decor, attentive staff, we ordered two glasses of white wine and two of the beer battered scampi and chips, great choice, the chips were hand cooked and the scampi was deep fried in a light and golden beer batter, served with salad and home made tartare sauce, the barman was very friendly and brought us a jug of iced tap water too, all for £30, bargain!!!

Excellent service and superb food. We had, respectively, beer battered cod and chips (even the 'small' size was huge) and asparagus tortellini, although if I have to have a quibble, the tortellini pasta could have been a wee bit thinner. Both meals, however, were delicious. Service was excellent and unobtrusively attentive and - oh joy! - the bar music was very quiet. All this in a Free House. We'd come again!

Went here to celebrate a new job offer. Food was 1st class. Service excellent, even down to giving us a breather before sweet and coffee.

We had a very warm welcome at The Black Swan and the dinner was excellent - much better that we had expected in a small pub - it is restaurant quality food at a reasonable price. The room with king-size bed was good and modern although quite small - although there was a single room as well. There was an excellent shower but the steps down to the bathroom were a bit of a hazard for older people getting up in the night. Very good, freshly prepared breakfast although it would be good to have some more fruit available.

Restaurant food served rather than pub grub which is reflected in the price. Excellent menu choice with locally sourced food. Also do a good Sunday lunch.

Beautiful food in a tastefully decorated village inn. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. If you are out and about in the eastern Lakes then call in for a pint and a bite. Good portions at a very reasonable price

Visited Maunday Thursday with friends. In the bar we had drinks whilst we viewed the menu . My husband had a beer which was clearly off- I use the term ironically as it was very cloudy!! On returning it to the bar he saw that the pump was now turned from view and the barman said that my husband's pint had been the last so he had hoped it would be alright. If only he had looked at it!On to the restaurant...a little chilly . We were the only customers.Waitress was very pleasant and efficient. Three of us had soup and crusty bread- one of the party is celiac and this was catered for.Our fourth member had duo of pork which he declared to be 'alright but wouldn't choose it again'.Main course and I was beginning to regret eating all that crusty bread. I had the chicken dish , my friend had duck. Both very tasty and nicely cooked. The vegetarian had scampi and the fourth had lamb shank which was very tender and tasty. We passed on the desserts. The wine menu was par for the course.This was our second visit and it will not be the last.

The Black Swan is in the middle of Culgaith, a fellside village near Penrith. We had booked for 8.0 but we're told there was no table available yet as they were busy and would have to re arrange things!? They showed us into the back bar where the only free table had 3 chairs and there were 6 of us. The girls on the next table helped us to move 3 more chairs. We sat down to eat at 8.30. 3 of us had wanted lamb but there were only 2 left. I wish I had chosen something else as it was served very rare - we hadn't been asked how we would like it cooked. I asked for mine to be cooked a little longer. It was back within a minute and I still couldn't eat it. The vegetables were good and the chocolate ganache was delicious as was the wine.

We were a group of 10 for dinner. Pub looks modern but dining room a little dated, in my view. Food was fine, most went for pate which was good. Then a spread of steak, sea bass and chicken - no complaints from anyone. Only downside is a limited wine list that also ran out of our choice, on two nights, diffenert wines. We were staying in the Inn

Had a wonderful and very tasty chistmas dinner, the service was great and the staff all very friendly. A beautiful pub and well worth a visit !

decided to dine here for lunch with my Dad, was very quiet but you can expect different from a small village pub at this time of year, menu was pleasant and i opted for the Lasagna, was lovely and wasn't too much of a large portion like you sometimes get, service was good and over all visit was pleasant, prices aren't high and the foods worth it, will be returning.

the pub has had a couple of changes of landlord over the last few years and the one there now seems to be doing a good job. 8 of us went for dinner. we were met at the door and our coats taken sat down and drinks and menus brought. taken through into the dining room when our dinner was ready. I had the beef bourguignon with chunky chips the veg was lovely broccilli and cauli mix of cabbages carrots and baby sweetcorn. some had lasagne and scampi and a steak special all enjoyed. The few of us that had the sweets plumped for eton mess with strawberry icecream. Will certainly be back. the pub has been refurbished since last time i was in and is really nice. Prices not to bad.

Only had sandwiches but rest of menu was very extensive great local beer and cold wine waiter could not have been more helpful

If you're a veggie you'll be ok if you like risotto and don't mind having it every time you go all year round.There is no children's veggie option either although something will be prepared if you ask.Good service, friendly staff and reasonable portion sizes though.They were able to fit us in when booking the same day.

Visited this pub twice last week whilst staying in Culgaith for dinner both times had excellent experience food second to none, one thing I have never had better is the onion rings not your usual soggy offerings most places dish up. Staff very friendly and helpful. Dont miss if in the area

Wonderful food, fantastic atmosphere. Don't eat lunch if you're going there for dinner as the portions are huge and you don't want to miss out on pudding!

Lived near to the Black Swan for 4 years and tried it for the first time. It was so nice to dine out in a restaurant where everything was perfect. Would recommend it to anyone and I shall certainly be going back.

Called in today to book the hotel for a fishing holiday next year and stopped over for lunch. I had the ploughmans which was extremely tasty, my wife had the smoked salmon sandwich which again was good. Phil the manager was extremely helpful and even showed us the river where we are to fish. Looking forward to spending a week there.

Had a lovely meal here. The menu had a great choice, reasonably priced, and the service was fast. We ate in the restaurant, but you can also eat in the bar using the same menu. We were there on a friday evening, it was also the Bank Holiday weekend, but it was quiet. There are rooms, as it's also a hotel, and we said we may stay the next time we are in the area. The whole place was very clean and tidy, it had friendly staff, and yet retained a country village charm.

Visited here for the second time this year - first time was March 2015. The usual high standards shone throughout - polite and friendly staff, warm welcome; made to feel welcome. Cleanliness was excellent and the establishment well cared for.I ate the flat iron steak (£15.90) which was excellent; my partner had the chicken which she described as having a delicious sauce. It is helpful to book in advance, as this restaurant gets VERY busy and is often full. Portion sizes of vegetables (e.g. chips and potatoes, in particular) could be a little more on the generous side, but that said a really enjoyable meal. Highly recommended.

Today we have visited this is a lovely village pub, inside is very clean and nicely decorated. The food we had was really nice and well presented. The girl that served us was very pleasant and friendly. Will be recommending to friends.

Visited the Black Swan on a couple of evenings when staying in the area. The first night (Friday) was very quiet, but the food was served quickly and piping hot. The second time (Sunday) we went the place was full, and there was live music playing I think because of a party that was going on. The food on our second visit took longer, expectedly due to the numbers in the place, but again was hot and tasty. The beer was a reasonable price at £3.40 a pint, and they had a decent selection of malt whisky.

This is a lovely old pub, with modern decor, a warm atmosphere, pleasant attentive staff and exceptional food

I bookwed to eat and stay at the Black Swan during the Coast To Coast bike ridse with 10 friends. The hotel is lovely and the meal was excellent. I was a real treat after a long day of cycling.

We were really surprised at the quality and portion size as we had been paying the same price for much smaller quantities and lower quality food. Our meals were excellent and it has a really lovely atmosphere. We also stayed in one of the rooms and found it to be a great alternative to Penrith. Would definitely recommend.

We went here for a meal and were very happy with both the friendliness of the people and the quality of our meals. The crab starter was very tasty and well presented and the beef bourguignon that three of us enjoyed was beautifully cooked. Lovely to have fresh vegetables served separately. My husband chose the Rack of Lamb and was a little disappointed to have only two chops. He is not a large man and so this did not bother him too much but as a rack of lamb generally has 8 chops he expected a little more than 2. Other than that no complaints.