The Brown Horse in South Lakeland

Popped in here last night for a meal and was not disappointed. We had the beef bites to start and my Mother had the fish pie and I had the chicken with rosti. Mums fish pie was delicious and was served with al dente green beans and my chicken was perfect packed with flavour and lovely crunchiness on the outside of the Crosti. For desert we had the ( not sure what it’s called!!) but it was served in a glass and had Damson and cream and ice cream and like a biscuit. Everything was very good indeed. It is on the expensive side for a pub

Second time visiting after a couple of years and so glad we did. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Great menu, small but great choices including the classics and something a bit different. Leicester highlights were the bread with marmite and chicken skin butters, suet pudding of the day and the smoked trout with crispy capers. Would definitely recommend!

Visited today 17th November. Arrived around 3pm, we all chose the beef roast dinner, poor very poor! The beef was fatty, roast potatoes hard on the outside (obviously warmed), Yorkshire pudding just snapped (again probably warmed), half a carrot, a floret of cauliflower cheese, green beans (they were ok 🤷‍♀️) but the whole meal was lukewarm and we paid £21.95 each! A lot of money for a sub standard roast, avoid

Called in on spec, what lovely place set in fab country side, we were greeted by a smiling helpful member of staff who brought a bottle of water to our table as we sat down. The menu is very varied and our order was taken promptly. Lovely atmosphere with open fire, plenty of room around the tables and spotlessly clean. Food arrived promptly between courses, looked good and tasted fab. Toilets spotless, good car parking and staff spot on. The place is not commercialised, or in your face and has great beers and larger. We enjoyed our lunch here and will be back.

Popped in for lunch and we had fish and chips after reading reasonable Google reviews and rated at 4.7 stars. The pub is pleasant, albeit perhaps ready for a refresh in terms of decor. Upon receiving the fish and chips, the first thought was wow what a large fish. Unfortunately, first impressions then turned to major disappointment. The fish was actually a very small fillet surrounded by masses of batter, which whilst crispy was too much with a tiny fish and sickly. Mushy peas were a dollop in a dish hard and probably scooped cold and microwaved for 15 seconds as were less than Luke warm and flavourless. The tartar sauce was homemade and flavourful and perhaps the star of the plate. Service was swift however only 6 other people were using the pub at the time. We were not asked what we thought of our meals at any time by the staff who whilst pleasant I think knew that their food was sub-standard and could see we had left masses of batter and chips. This in my opinion is a pub selling mediocre meals pretending to be a gastro pub and charging gastro pub prices. Nearly £19 for fish and chips should be lovely, this wasn't. Two miles away is the Hare and Hounds pub which is fabulous in every respect and charges similar prices.

We were staying at the nearby 5*Gilpin Hotel where we'd been disappointed in their 2 "upscale" restaurants, so came to this nearby inn instead. What an absolute delight! This is an old inn and pub, but there is also a separate restaurant with historic decor, and an upscale pub menu. Very good wine list (by glass, 250 cc, or bottle). I had a delicious creamy leek soup special (huge portion, beware!) with crispy fresh bread, and a hearty, flavorful fish pie (equally huge). My partner had a fresh Waldorf salad and daily special of plaice, delicate and nicely flavored. Sadly, we had to leave food standing as we were full and had no microwave at our hotel. Though we are foreigners, we were welcomed and service was excellent.

Amazing food is an understatement, steak 🥩 cooked to perfection “lush” friendly staff, so attentive and helpful couldn’t do enough. Chilled atmosphere loved every second and will definitely be returning A true gem 👍👍👍

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.

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....

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...

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...

The weather has been grim, so a great lunch was what we needed. It took about an hour to drive on wet, partially flooded roads, but was definitely worth it. We were shown to a table not far from the bar, and at 2.00 the...

6 of us had a good meal here on a long weekend in the Lakes. It’s a very cosy pub with an excellent menu and helpful staff. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area. Good local beer and a menu to suit all....

Six of us enjoyed a great meal on a busy Saturday night. The service was a little brusque but didn't spoil the food although the lighting was a bit too bright. Good wine and would recommend and go again.

Was recommended this place by a local a few years back and is was great. The sticky toffee pudding is the best I’ve ever had! Visited again recently and was still great! Mains were delicious, great service and still the best sticky toffee pudding I’ve...

Great pub atmosphere and menu caters for most tastes. Very busy which was a good sign. Portions are large but food is good. Had one of the “popular” dishes - beer battered haddock which was excellent. Chicken burger with onion rings was also very good.

We Walked from Park Cliffe Campsite with the dogs (lovely walk!) The pub was full of character and the food was superb! Very reasonably priced and lots of menu choice. Excellent drinks selection and lovely views over the surrounding countryside Dog friendly too :)

Good choice of food, well cooked and served by very friendly staff. This was a last minute booking for us and proved to be a very pleasant, and successful, choice.

Great food, great beer great service and fair prices. Spot on lunch. Been many times over the years, really pleased they have survived the lockdowns etc. Will be back again.

I had two excellent meals, sampling the chicory salad, fish and chips, ravioli and pavlova. All the food was tasty, service was quick, attentive and friendly. Definitely felt at ease eating alone which is not a given at some restaurants. Thank you.

I came here with my dad on the Friday of the bank holiday weekend and had a lovely lunch. We both ordered the crab and crumpets and were delighted with the portion size of crab. The staff were friendly and helpful and had a good...

So glad we decided to eet here as we had such a lovely meal. Staff were super friendly and the whole place has a lovely atmosphere. I had the chicken and my partner had the fish and the fish was huge! Chicken was amazing also....

Staff very friendly, welcom8ng and attentive despite being busy. Food was good and plenty of it. Beer and cider was good. Had the burger which was huge and my partner had the kiev. Very enjoyable. Thank you.

We were enjoying a short stay, near Coniston, to celebrate my wife’s birthday and were recommended the Brown Horse for its food. We booked a table in the bar, as we would be bringing our dog and, understandably, dogs are not allowed in the restaurant...

We have visited the Brown Horse on several occasions and without fail, the food and service have been outstanding. The food really is of a very high standard both in terms of taste and creativity. The servers are always very efficient and friendly and nothing...

Fantastic place! Had an amazing three course Sunday dinner. Only took pictures of the desserts as food was so good we ate it too quick. Superbly cooked meals with locally sourced ingredients.Very friendly and helpful staff, definitely recommend this place. Great place for family and...

Just visited the Brown Horse for a couple of drinks and a meal. Superb food, great selection and first class service all round. Food was fresh, home made, great produce, and the sticky toffee pudding is to die for. So light and tasty. Well done...

We stopped here for lunch after enjoying a walk in the local area. It's a lovely pub restaurant with delicious food, which tasted every bit as good as it looked - a treat! It was so good that we plan to come back for dinner.

We had a lovely meal at the Brown Horse, for our wedding anniversary. The receptionist had kindly informed the kitchen staff, and waiters of my food allergy. There are very few places I feel safe to eat out, but I felt very safe at the...

We read good reviews about the food in this pub so decided to book a table at lunchtime. The food and welcome were wonderful. We will definitely be back in the future. Out of all of the lunches during our holiday. This was easily the...

It was so good to return at last and we received a friendly welcome. Table service outside was prompt and drinks served quickly. We enjoyed excellent asparagus & pea soup, mussels with herb crust, and fish & chips. All delicious. We look forward to a...

Experienced the excellent dining at The Brown Horse yesterday, our first visit post-lockdown......and oh how we have missed this place! Extremely well organised as usual, allocated a lovely sunny table in the evening sun with the heaters being revealed as soon as the sun went...

Was longing for a Roast Turkey dinner. Delighted when it arrived. Everything including bread sauce. Lashings of homemade gravy, roast potatoes, roast parsnips, delicious sprouts, Yorkshire pud and cranberry . Perfect 👌

Amazing food. Great wine list. What a great restaurant. We had a wonderful evening meal served in a beautiful room. We had two courses and they were both exceptional. Highly recommended and we would certainly come back when touring the Lakes.

We called in today for an opportunistic roast dinner. Amazing - roast beef or lamb and both amazing. Loads of vegetables and a Yorkshire pudding on each dinner. Plenty of meat as well.

We always pay a visit to this wonderful place when we are in the Lake District & we always enjoy the same fantastic service & food. Naturally all covid practices have been put in place & we felt very safe with our Parents. Mrs K...

Parked our motorhome in the car park over night and ate in the great country inn . Fed like kings and queens . Great staff great location.

We had a lovely lunch here. All ordered differant things and all enjoyed. Nice atmosphere and COVID safe We would definatly go again and reccomend Dog friendly too!

Booked a table at short notice. Good variety in the menu choices and friendly service. The food was delicious and well cooked. When I ordered something I realised I couldn't eat due to health issues it was handled without fuss and it wasn't added to...

Superb meal, great friendly service. Adhered to all government guidelines for COVID-19. Definitely be back soon.

Should have been my husbands birthday meal at lunchtime. Good points are, the venue is a nice country pub, stone floor dog friendly. Parking spacious. Been before albeit for snack and a drink. Late lunch so the place was very quiet. Shown to our table,...

My husband and I have just spent 3 nights at the Brown Horse. It was lovely, the room we had was clean and comfortable, the food fabulous and the staff were lovely and couldn't do enough for us. Considering it is the middle of the...

Stayed in the lake district with my kids and mum. My hubby and I managed to sneak out on the last night for a meal together and were so pleased with the Brown Horse. For a starter we shared the prawns, which were super juicy...

Let me start by saying that the staff were so helpful and friendly and they are a credit to the place! We had a lovely spacious room just above the bar and it was comfortable and warm and in my view value for money in...

Great place, great food and great service. Good options for gluten free. Fish and Chips outstanding. Dog friendly in the bar area and dog menu is good. Good value for money. Would definitely come again.

This is an absolute gem of place. Located near to Bowness, staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was superb (we ordered the blackened cod and chicken), make sure you leave room for dessert - the sticky toffee pudding was heavenly! Extensive gin menu for...

We visited The Brown Horse with family recently. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food. The highlights were the steak pudding, fish and chips and vegetable curry to name a few. The staff were very polite and the environment felt safe. Looking forward to returning on next...

The best meal we have had in a while - all 3 courses were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. Would definitely return.

Returned to the venue of our fabulous wedding last September. The food once again was faultless. We are spending the night there for our first anniversary in one of the lovely rooms Love this place a MUST visit

Had a Sunday Lunch for a party of 15 (incl 2 kids) and 2 dogs. Craig and his team looked after us really well. Food was excellent and there's now a playground for the kids at the back. We'd highly recommend a list.

Had a wonderful family meal at The Brown Horse yesterday. The food was exceptional; I had the prawns to start, which were very tasty, and me and my partner both had the lamb as a main, which was cooked beautifully and was so tender. It...

Lovely meal Despite covid pressures. there was a great choice in menu for all three courses at lunchtime. Mushrooms starter and whitebait both excellent. Lots of fresh flavours with the main courses. Roast lamb excellent although everyone enjoyed their choices

What an incredible find whilst out cycling. Food was beautifully presented & exquisite flavours. Service was friendly and pub has a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely will return.

I have eaten in the area on previous visits and I can’t say I had food quit as good. You can tell there is a real spark in the kitchen. The classic dishes are reinvented and unique paired with flavours that are more complementary that...

We've loved the Brown Horse for years and visit it as often as we can when in the Lake District. This time was no different, despite the problems Coronavirus has caused. We ate from the lunchtime menu. Highly recommend the gammon sirloin, complete with egg...

Our first visit since lockdown and delighted to find they are taking all the precautions and following all the necessary procedures to keep their customers and themselves safe from covid-19. Food-wise the Brown Horse never lets you down. Fish and chips in pubs can so...

What a beautiful meal. Surroundings comfortable and staff really welcoming and helpful.Really couldn’t fault anything. Will definitely be back

We have just got back from a 3 night stay, we have been staying here every year for the past 12/13 years and I have to say this was probably one of the best! The food was amazing - cod loin , fish pie and...