The Brown Horse in South Lakeland - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Tried the Brown Horse for the first time and was not disappointed, the food and service were both great! Both our starters and mains were very good, the service was friendly and efficient & prices reasonable We will definitely be back!

We had visited this pub this afternoon at the end of our 6-mile walk. We had a lovely drink in the bar. We liked the pub so much we booked a table for tonight. We both had burgers and wow!!. We loved them, they were so good. The only downside was we had no room for pudding. My husband was looking forward to sticky toffee pudding which he spotted this afternoon on the menu. Great location, great service and brilliant food. 👏

This is our 4th stay at The Brown Horse, Winster. Every time we have stayed its 10/10. The rooms are comfortable with all the facilities. The pub serves a variety of craft beers and the food is all freshly prepared. The breakfast is something else with a wide choice of options on the menu. The full English is a must. The pub is located around 3 miles south of Bowness-on Windermere and is in a tranquil location. However the main reason for repeat-return is because all the staff are so friendly. It was my wife's birthday over the stay and the staff wrote out a birthday card and gave her a little surprise ice cream pudding with Happy Birthday written on the plate in chocolate. A very nice touch indeed. It really is the staff who make the pub what it is so a big thank you to Rachel on reception who always greets you with a welcoming smile and conversation. The bar staff, Mike, Jacob, Sean and Kevin on breakfast plus the 2 ladies who served us our evening meal (sorry I do not know your names). Sean it was only your 3rd day working at The Brown Horse and the waiter service that you gave us was exemplarily. We can't wait until our next stay.

I confess I’ve eaten here lots, a first of Sunday lunch. Off the scale tasty Superb in every way I had to try the cheese and onion pasty when I saw it, absolutely delicious with the usual roast accompaniment Brilliant service as ever

Stopped for a family dinner whilst visiting Windermere, we come often but never tried The Brown Horse Inn. We left really impressed, the food was Excellent and will definitely return again. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Would recommend.

Pros: good quality of the classic main courses with meat (pheasant, vennison), beers, traditional and charming decoration, waitresses' service. Cons: disappointing quality of the beefburger (notably the meat which was dry), waiter's service, poor attention to children.

Absolutely exceptional meal. Christmas Eve lunch busy pub but still every course that came out was cooked to perfection the staff were warm and welcoming and the whole experience was wonderful. This was our first visit but won’t be out last

We chose the Brown Horse as a lunch stop after shopping in Bowness. I’m so glad we did. The food was amazing. I had fish and chips and hubby had the turkey roast. My meal was perfectly cooked, with crispy batter and delicious, home made chips. The fish was huge! No grease whatsoever. The turkey roast looked amazing. Hubby said it tasted as good as it looked and we both agreed this was the best food we’d ever had. In an area with lots of good restaurants and pubs, this is no mean feat. Hubby wanted a stout but they’d sadly run out (so he’s planning a second visit!) But the amber ale from the local Handsome Brewery was excellent, apparently. The pub was very traditional and the service warm and friendly. They have luxury cabins to stay in so we are thinking of doing this soon. The pub has recently been awarded Cumbrian Pub of the Year, and I can see why ❤️

This restaurant is excellent. We were recommended the restaurant and enjoyed the most fantastic meal. I went for the Winster Estate Game of the Day with all its trimmings and could not believe just how good it was. It not only looked outstanding but was also a good meal rather than just pretty on the plate. My hubby had the the Crramy Fish Pie which was also thoroughly enjoyed. The food quality and presentation is superb and the staff are very attentive. We would Highly recommend.

Last night of a 4 night stay in the lakes and we decided to try somewhere different for dinner. Did some TripAdvisor surfing and chose the brown horse based on the great reviews. Was not disappointed! We had serrano croquettes and tempura artichoke for starters,...

This restaurant is excellent. The food quality and presentation is superb and the staff are very attentive. We would Highly recommend.

Service was fantastic, really friendly. The food portions were perfect and the quality was fantastic.

We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every breakfast and every dinner. All the staff from the bar tenders, waiting staff and especially the chef/kitchen staff work seamlessly together. The wine selection was perfect and we both enjoyed every dish. Wish it was in our village!

Lovely spot for an early evening meal. We were greeted by a lovely gentleman who looked after us very well. Excellent menu and a lovely recommendation for a bottle of wine. Well worth a visit.

In a quiet location off the beaten track but near Windermere the pub serves Home made ,Great food at a good price which we know is hard to find in the Lake District. Veggies and carnivores catered for

The food was lovely, my partner really enjoyed the fish pie. Service was good too, professional and friendly staff. Scenic views form the table, everywhere fort clean and tidy.

We stayed at the Brown Horse Inn and really enjoyed our dinner. Our dinner was delicious as well as the dessert. The portions may have been a bit small and the price may have been a tad high (about £20 average per meal, not including...

The fish pie and curry were perfect, really friendly staff and a great place to relax. It feels like a traditional country pub compared with all the other hipster places in the lakes. We will definitely visit again!

Excellent lunch stop with large car park. Staff really friendly, everything arrived quickly. The Caesar salad was delicious and well presented. I got the starter size which was plenty for lunch.

After seeing the good reviews and rewards, I thought the perfect place for a foodie/chef. I had the 10oz sirloin, I asked for it to be cooked medium rare. When it came it was medium well and hadn’t been rested long enough. I explained to...

The food is excellent and beautifully presented the service is friendly. We sat in the bar area with our dog, which was very pleasant.

From the booking communications and pre-ordering (large), to the welcome, the table setup, the service and the fantastic food (for adults and children) we would highly recommend this pub/ restaurant. It was for our daughters birthday and everyone was so well looked after. Thank you!

Prebooked a table for Sunday lunch whilst on holiday. What a lovely country pub. There is plenty of parking, and a little park out the back for children. All staff were friendly, polite and attentive. We ordered 1 x beef roast, 1x pork roast and...

Just home from another wonderful week in the lakes. While travelling back from the aquarium we came across this little gem. We hadn’t booked and it was midday so thought we maybe disappointed however there was a very helpful lady on desk who managed to...

Had a night away in one of the pods and dinner in the restaurant. The pod was well designed, cosy, comfortable and well equipped. The food in the restaurant was amazing, great service and fantastic atmosphere. Would highly recommend a weekend away here

We are local and decided to have a night away but not too far. We wanted somewhere dog friendly and the Brown Horse was perfect. We stayed in one of the new Lakeland pods, which are fantastic. The interior is immaculate and modern. The king...

Genuinely one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve ever had. Super tasty and generous portion. Sticky toffee pudding and the real ales were great too!

Brilliant Food, excellent service. We hadn't booked as we were heading back after walking near Witherslack, but they very graciously found us a table. The menu choices were so good, it was hard to choose but in the end we shared halloumi fries, then my...

We booked for Sunday lunch in the bar and they made us very welcome including our dog. The roast beef was excellent, fresh roasted vegetables and topped with a tasty “Yorkshire pud”. Highly recommended

Absolutely beautiful food here, we enjoyed it so much that we visited twice during our stay at the lake district the. The chefs and the all the staff should be very proud of their roles within this establishment! Would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We have visited The Brown Horse many times with out 3 labs . The menu is varied and changes often and the wines great value . Well worth a visit to a homely country village pub ! The pub is on a popular walking route...

Amazing dinner. The food was sensational we also enjoyed plenty of drinks at the bar aswell. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. We sat in the bar due to having a dog with us. All of our party thoroughly enjoyed themselves and complemented on the...

Such a lovely country pub. We booked last minute for Sunday lunch and weren’t disappointed. The service was good and fast and the lunch was really yummy. We had the beef roast and the beef was cooked to perfection, literally melted in the mouth. Plenty...

This is our third visit with our friends for Sunday lunch. The food was all delicious & plentiful! The staff are all very friendly & helpful, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. They always go the extra mile with the attention to detail (one...

Outstanding. A huge thank you to the team at The Brown Horse. Been here quite a lot over the last few years. Very good food as always. Service excellent. Lovely country pub in Lakeland. Pork tomahawk, chicken burger absolutely delicious. Happy customers who can't wait...

Food was very nice, prices good and the service was fast. Was a little rushed - our waiter was literally circling the tables constantly and pouncing frequently. There's great service, and then there's creepy overbearing. We noticed most of the staff running themselves ragged and...

Just got back from a fabulous stay at the brown horse, The room was lovely. Dog friendly & we had our own little courtyard outside our room with a table to sit out and enjoy the lovely views. Our evening meal was delicious, especially the...

We called into the Brown Horse for lunch after we'd done one of the nearby fells. Didn't book & it wasn't overly busy. Service was good, fairly limited lunchtime menu but we all found something we fancied. The fish & chips was huge, really tasty...

I hadn’t been here for a while and booked a table in the bar before two online and had a fantastic local walk for a few hours beforehand. We got a very warm welcome and excellent food. We both had wild mushrooms on sourdough toast...

Bit underwhelmed. Husband had the pea and ham soup which he enjoyed. Then for main he had fish and chips and I had venison cobbler thing. He said the fish was good, but the chips were not 'proper chips' and were really floury. I tried...

Could not have asked for better meals! We visited the Brown Horse Inn for dinner and the food was truly exquisite. We visited with our little cat and were all made to feel extremely welcome. We will definitely visiting here again next time we are...

Having spent a few days in bowness we were looking for a pub that offered good food and cannot express how happy we were to go for the brown horse. The pub has a lovely interior and felt very welcoming. The food was excellent. The...

Fantastic food, great location & fab service! Recommended by Airbnb & didn’t disappoint. My boys had chicken burger & the fish n chips, decent portions. My husband & I had the beef shin & mash which was divine. Boys had sticky toffee pudding as well,...

Four of us thoroughly enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch. We all thought it was good value. Service was excellent too...as was the beer. Highly recommended.

exceptionally good food with good friendly service. wish we had found this place earlier on in our stay. will definitely return here when we come back

Second time visiting, about four years apart! Lovely traditional inn feel, but light and spacious. Food was brilliant (the mini cheese scones and curried stone bass were gorgeous). Nice and relaxed service but attentive and friendly.

Amazing food, friendly staff who were very attentive. Would highly recommend. Can't wait for a return visit.

Truly wonderful - top notch. Delightful, friendly and helpful staff. I just loved it and it would be great to return some day. X

Such a lovely place. We were staying nearby and met up with our friends Friday lunchtime. They had lunch which was enormous and we then booked for the four of us to have dinner on the Saturday evening. What a great decision. Food hot, plentiful...

What can we say other than WOW! This place is a credit to the owners as well as all the staff. We have just stayed on a spare of the moment booking as a treat. We stayed in a king size room with garden view...

I visited today with 3 friends for Sunday lunch. We had a really friendly welcome and the service was fantastic from start to finish. The food was amazing. Thank you so much, we will return next time we are in the area and would definitely...

The food was so good that we went back later in the week. Everyone was very welcoming on a busy summers day. We sat outside initially and enjoyed a few drinks. They have a lovely patio area with some beautiful views.

Without any doubt one the best places to eat had the ribeye steak every part of the meal was superb very warm and welcoming staff fantastic Returned 2 days later with another couple to let them experience how good the food was they where blown...

Myself and my partner had a wonderful meal here on New Year’s Eve. 3 delicious, well cooked courses. Everything was tasty and packed with flavour. The staff were friendly and attentive all evening and the ambience was perfect. We loved the decor and the cosy...

Wonderful pub in the Lakes, well worth the journey to seek out. Highly recommend booking as incredibly popular. Had a fabulous Sunday lunch with the family, everyone happy with their choices (17 year old niece said it was the best chicken sandwich she has ever...

We recently visited for the first time based on a trip advisor recommendation on our nearby hotels site. We each had 3 courses that included game terrine, Gammon, fish & chips and the chocolate fudge brownie. All were fabulous! The staff were friendly and welcoming,...

Firstly the good. My wife had the fish and chips and said it was the best ever, anywhere, period! The service was friendly and efficient and there was a good selection of real ales. However, my curried cod (at £22) although very nicely cooked and...

Amazing food, great seasonal menus! I’ve been here a handful of times now and the food has always been incredible. Reasonably priced and the quality is the best around in my opinion! Slightly slow service on my last visit (waiting staff taking a glance around...

First visit definitely will return Very welcoming and the dog can go in the bar area ( with an open fire ) Staff were all great and attentive and the food was spot on Lots to choose from on the menu Booked for November as...

Such a wonderful small Inn and Restaurant. Our dinner was packed with incredibly fresh ingredients and served in a sweet little dining room by a very attentive staff.

Stopped off her for Sunday lunch whilst staying locally in Windermere. Fabulous Sunday Roast followed by the best Sticky Toffee Pudding I have ever eaten. So impressed that we came back 3 days later for lunch again

My partner were visiting and our accommodation manager recommended coming here for dinner. What a treat! We booked, so glad we did as this place is busy. Locals come here to eat and we can see why. The service was beyond excellent!! We came in...

Served a reasonable, good but fairly average Sunday lunch. Friendly and efficient service and decent surroundings.

The service was very good, quick and polite. Clean environment. The fish and chips was very good and the oil used in cooking did not smell. A pate starter I took was pleasant served with rocket. My main vegetarian dish was of medium quality, served...

Excellent food compliments to the chef’s and the staff all the staff first class We were staying in a nearby shepherds hut and we were so lucky to have the perfect place to sit and have an afternoon drink in the beer garden and back...

A brilliant night at the Brown Horse. A great meal with good choices and excellent service. I am always nervous about going out for a meal as my allergens can sometimes not be handled well. The Brown Horse exceeded my expectations - they listened to...

We booked an evening meal recently at The Brown Horse. It was our last night at the Lakes and the meal was the perfect ending. The service was brilliant, very friendly and attentive. The quality of the food was impeccable, down to the smallest detail,...

Great friendly welcome, table ready, great atmosphere. Menu was modern and traditional at the same time, service was the right timing, and attentive, great recommendation from the Gilpin..

Had breakfast there, buffet food on table not covered and plenty of flies around Nothing gluten free or lactose free options

Popped into The Brown Horse on our way to Kendal ,just to see if we could book a table for this evening .Boy am I glad we did ! Friendly staff ,fantastic food ,lovely atmosphere .Even made a special mocktail for me ( driving) that...

A great find. It's in the local guide and is a bit of a country lane drive to get to it but the quality of the food and service is excellent. Very recommended. All the usual English pub food; fish and chips, local home-made pie,...

Asked a local where is good to eat and they recommended the brown horse. In my opinion you never disregard recommendation from a local. It did not disappoint. The Goats cheese bon bons were amazing. Highly recommended

Fantastic evening here with a party of 12 of us. Food was great and service was superb. Food came out quickly and portions were big and tasted delicious Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Thank you so much.

Amazing food, amazing service, I cannot fault this place! I visited with friends for lunch and we were not disappointed. Staff were polite and helpful, food arrived quickly. I would definitely return.

My wife and I had a lovely meal here on Thursday evening. The staff were really welcoming,the 80’s music was brilliant and the food delicious and plentiful. We would heartily recommend the Brown Horse and will be back.

Great little pub restaurant but very expensive Starters Goat cheese was over cooked and was curdled Moules mariniere was good apart from the broken shell and soggy bread Main Sirloin stake was cooked perfectly Cod was under seasoned and the skin was not crispy the...

We visited during our stay down the road at Greenbank cottage. I have Coeliac disease and I was very impressed with the choice of gluten free meals and any questions I had about food and drink were quickly answered. Staff were very efficient and helpful....

The pub is located in the middle of what seems like nowhere but the views are breathtaking. When we sat down we were sat near the toilets which was slightly off-putting as they did give off quite a strong smell initially. The staff were tentative...

A little way out of Bowness which would explain why we've never visited before but pleased this pub is now on our radar. It's a big country pub with a great atmosphere. Really efficient staff, always on hand for drinks etc. Massive portions, I can...

Whenever I tell my Husband I have booked a meal, his reply is “ so just the dry steak and chips and ice cream for me then ”. How wrong was he when we visited the Brown Horse! There are many GF options from starter...

Had a great lunch at the Brown Horse. My brother-in-law had gammon with duck egg and char grilled gammon and he said it was the best he’d ever tasted. My sister had chicken burger on brioche bun with fries and coleslaw which looked tremendous while...

Wonderful traditional pub, friendly atmosphere, great service and the food was fantastic. Halloumi fries and chilli mayo, glazed ox cheek and chicken pie. All really delicious. Would definitely recommend it. We had a wonderful time.

Gorgeous food and quick service! We had an evening meal at the Brown horse and the food was great. The presentation was superb, taking classic flavour and giving them a modern twist. We will be returning in the Summer for another bite! Thanks!

We were having a few days in windermere and googled pubs nearby we wanted a country pub rather than town centre and came across the brown horse, i booked a table and we were not disappointed very friendly staff made us feel welcome and were...

We were pleased to find this Inn online stating it was dog friendly. The Inn had a lovely homely, cosy atmosphere. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. The menu was vast with some nice local options! I had the local pheasant which was cooked...

Great location and ambience. Very welcoming, service friendly and professional. Good and drink lovely. Really felt we had been made welcome and had a lovely meal. Highly recommended. So Much do, we’re there tomorrow night. Soups very tasty, fish of the day, game, and all...

We have had meals here on several occasions and never been disappointed. The service was efficient and precise. They use the best ingredients to prepare the most delicious meals. We had pork, game, steak pie and fish and chips. Puddings enjoyed were plum flan, sticky...

We had a lovely staff at the Brown Horse inn - Located near Bowness. The staff were very friendly and attentive, service was efficient for both dinner and breakfast. The room was clean tidy and warm on arrival which was great after a wet and...

Food was generally pretty good if unmemorable ( I can't actually recall what I had, which is usually a sign that I was either very drunk, or that the food was unmemorable. It was not the former in this instance). Wine list was pretty good...

Cosy country pub with a lovely atmosphere. Despite how busy the pub was, the service was still very quick which was excellent. The staff were very attentive and efficient. The menu had a good selection of dishes and the food was absolutely delicious - highly...

The last time we went for a meal, they had a lot more gluten free options for gf people but now you either have to like game or fish to be able to eat in this restaurant. Also, the food tasted bland overall. Not going...

Very nice food and service. However, no covid preventative measures at all. Waiters not wearing masks or visors, no masks required for customers, no gel provided, no increased ventilation. Half way through our meal, several parties arriving to different tables but they were mixing with...

Absolutely fantastic food - starter and main were amazing - staff and ambience great. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area.

Superb food, presented to an exceptional standard, with excellent service. The restaurant has a great layout, with plenty of space and the bar area is very welcoming and comfortable. Well worth the visit if you are in the Lakes

We booked a table here for dinner a couple of nights ago as part of our mini break in the lakes- it was one of the recommended eateries supplied by our hotel. The pub was lovely and warm, welcoming friendly staff and a lovely menu...

Had a meal here recently and food and most of staff were good.however lady serving behind the bar 40 ish long dark hair. We were stood at bar .pub very busy. She tore a strip off a young male waiter in front of everyone. He...

We spent a week in the Lake District during October 2021 and really struggled to find a place to book a meal. Eventually, we came across the website for this establishment and we booked in for an early dinner at 5.30 with 3 adults and...

Wanted to try this place for dinner as the reviews were very good & we were only staying a couple of miles away Starters were crab & saffron risotto & haggis & Black pudding Wellington, both delicious, as were the mains of steak pie &...

We last visited in August 2019 and loved our meals so were looking forward to returning but also a little apprehensive as often things aren’t as good as you remember! Well, on this occasion, it really was as good once again. Friendly service and delicious...

Having been recommended this place, we popped in for a quick lunch, and half way through what was a delicious steak sandwich a hair that can only be described as a tool to be used for social distancing measurements was found. Obviously it put me...