The Blue Bell Inn in Carlisle

Back here after a long absence and good to find the food is as good as ever. Here with friends who all enjoyed their food and my chicken madras was superb.

i took my new wife to this establishment whilst i was staying at a local stately home in cumrew on a self catering basis. my wife is from thailand and enjoyed her chips. there was an argument in the kitchen unfortunately and somebody was upset about washing up. apparently they have barred a lot of people from the locale, and the landlady was upset that the pub was empty. if i lived nearby i would go to help them out a bit, understand times are tough. my wife could help with washing up and been nice to customers (not much of that going on). but unfortunately i live in the borders. might or might not be back. a local solicitor showing off about their children's jobs in tv. otherwise quiet. my wife wished there had been more thai offerings on the menu. also, nobody spoke thai so she was a bit upset.

Food was lovely however it was spoiled by Jayne and Malcolm arguing in the kitchen which we could hear as we were sitting beside the kitchen door. Jayne then came into the bar area and asked a staff member why she was supporting her husband and if she was her 'lackey'. We felt sorry for the staff member as this was inappropriate and was uncomfortable, so we left. There was no need for any of this especially after Jayne had told us earlier in the evening that she could do with being busier. We won't be going back.

We went for dinner on a Sunday evening having had the Blue Bell recommended to us. Friendly hosts, a good pub menu, all cooked fresh to order in generous portions. Excellent home cooked food. A nice ambience in this charming old fashioned pub, we will be back and are telling our friends about it too! Thanks Jane and Malcolm

Visited the Blue Bell Inn, Newbiggin today. Jayne made us an excellent Lunch. The Spun Gold Bitter was very well kept.

Jayne and Malcolm did a Chinese night on Friday 30th November. Their theme nights are always good but this evening of Chinese food was outstanding. Everything was made from scratch, even the prawn toasts and it was all delicious. Jayne, Malcolm and the staff worked so hard to provide superb dishes to a full pub. Well done!!

A group of us went for an evening meal. Meal was excellent with plenty on your plate. Managed a dessert but could not have managed three courses. A great country pub. Will call again.

My boyfriend and my self went for dinner as it’s normally lovely for food but this time my dinner wasn’t the best I asked for a steak dinner and for my steak to be m-w but instead received it still red in the middle to be taken back into the kitchen and to come out no better was disappointed. As we waited on our food all we could hear in the kitchen was swearing and shouting.

Moved into the area a few months ago and had guests visiting so decided to take them for a meal here ( first time for us too) The owners Jayne and Malcolm were very welcoming. The food was amazing and we didn’t have to wait very long for it either, I would recommend the pheasant pie ! We will definitely be back and would highly recommend this pub to friends!

Came up last weekend and we were joined by my sister and brother in law. Food was excellent on both nights. As always good atmosphere and a friendly welcome from Jayne and Malcolm. I've been visiting the Blue Bell since 2004(?) and it's still going strong. I think my sister and brother in law will be back!

We just moved into area and we love the blue bell pub. Malcolm and Jane are great hosts and this is what we miss in Cornwall, good old fashioned pub where you can chat have a great pint and normal pub food no thrills or whistles just home made cooked to order food hot and plentiful. The steaks are fab and wood burner amazing.Try the cask ales always good can be busy Friday night so book and don't forget the enormous puddings wow sticky pud def one of the best and this is a chef talking.

What a great surprise this pub was. We were staying nearby and called in for dinner last night. We would've been happy with the usual pub fare after a day of walking. The Blue Bell Inn, however, was way beyond our expectations. Our steaks were excellent - both cooked to perfection and exactly the way we wanted. The mustard sauce I had with my steak was so good I could've had it on its own. Jayne and Malcolm were lovely hosts, we felt very welcome and had a really pleasant time in this little pub. If only every country pub was like The Blue Bell Inn.

Remarkable dining on the Cumbria fellside. The menu here is well ahead of other nearby hostelries and is far beyond 'pub grub'. A warm welcome from Malcolm and Jayne is always a plus. I'm only 5 miles away I should get in more!

Ok, I'm biased as this is my local and I like Malcolm and Jane, who own it, very much. But the food is very very good indeed. Jane, who does most of the cooking, is a very talented chef. Together Malcolm and Jane run a pub which provides a warm welcoming atmosphere, with good beers, a decent range of wines and excellent meals.

After seeing good reviews for the Bluebell Inn online we checked it out for a weekday evening meal and it didn't disappoint! Very friendly couple running the place, who were attentive and responsive to our every need. Was lovely to chat to them but they also respected our space as a family holiday. Old fashioned pub with traditional design but very friendly and welcoming. Portion sizes were huge and very reasonably priced. Love the old feel to it with quaint ornaments everywhere. Only downside was that dogs weren't allowed inside but apart from that would definitely recommend to fellow travellers around this area :)

Había 20 personas en nuestro grupo. Llegamos y ordenados en diferentes ocasiones y no era problema. Hay una amplia variedad de comida para elegir el menú, desde filetes y Lasaña, sobresaliente y tartas de carne y pollo curzon, una especialidad de la casa, desde el menú principal como especiales. La ensalada de lubina fue increíble. Nuestros anfitriones, Malcolm y Jayne ofrecen comida maravillosa y una buena selección de bebidas que son de buena calidad. Un pub muy tradicional donde rara le espera una cálida bienvenida.

Estábamos cerca de Cumrew y decidimos caminar hacia el Blue Bell Inn para una cena! Había leído las críticas de este pub y esperaba algo especial! Nuestros anfitriones no nos decepcionó. Tanto Malcolm y Jayne era muy atento y nuestro pedido fue tomado rápidamente. Cuando llegó la comida era absolutamente deliciosa, con generosas porciones. Todo fresco y preparado con cuidado y atención. Un menú realmente emocionante con comida para satisfacer todos los gustos. Gracias por su cocina suprema Jayne! Sin duda lo recomendaría a otros y volveremos cuando estamos en Cumbria de nuevo!

Comida deliciosa y las porciones son muy generosas! Hay algo para todo el mundo con una buena elección para los vegetarianos! Jane y Malcolm son los propietarios muy amables y muy servicial! Siempre volver :).

We had called in the previous week for a drink and booked dinner for last night as we agreed the menu looked very interesting and appetizing. We were greeted very warmly by the landlord who serves a great glass of lager. My partner ordered Parmesan Chicken which was a very generous portion and was very tasty. I had ordered rump steak and had requested it cooked more towards rare. Rump steak can be a tricky cut of meat to get right but the chef got it perfect,it was succulent and tasted fabulous. Kissed on both cheeks was how I once heard a perfect steak called.A warm and friendly little pub/inn and the landlord chef and waitress all had time for a chat. Can not wait to go back.

Wow, what a find in Cumbria! We had such a fabulous meal at The Blue Bell that we had a takeaway the next night---well---we were only there for the weekend.Thank you guys, your pub is awesome!

What a fantastic place to eat, the food was excellent and very reasonably priced. I only wish it was my local.

A warm welcome is guaranteed when you come through the door at The Blue Bell Inn . A simple menu with dishes freshly prepared, I can verify the steak & kidney pie is delicious accompanied by home made chips. I can't wait to return.

I eat here on a regular basis and have never been disappointed. Lots of interesting options you wouldn't expect in a small country pub but Jane serves it up with aplomb. I particularly recommend the Madras curry.

Warm, friendly country pub. Excellent menu! I had the rump steak last night which was just perfect, a hard choice as I think I would have enjoyed the entire menu!

Excellent food all homemade. Regular choices with specials. Warm and friendly. I had gorgeous fish and chips, whilst my husband had gammon, all came with a choice of salad or vegetables. Steaks, with or without sauces are available, homemade lasagne, or try a salad or chicken curson. Good selection of starters and desserts. Children's menu available.