The Bush Inn in Allerdale

Just called in without a reservation . They were very accommodating and friendly. Food was good with a good selection of beers. Would definitely recommend.

Nice cosy pub in Cockermouth the food here is very good and a nice choice of beers. The staff are very friendly. The only bad thing about the pub is the landlady who is very abrupt with people and quite rude with paying customers. I spoke to a local lady while i was eating my pie and chips which were very nice and she told me the landlady was leaving soon to run a pub elsewhere which will be good for Cockermouth as a lot of locals have stopped using the bush inn because of this rude lady in charge.

I live just outside Cockermouth and visit the Bush regularly, Never had a bad meal here, food is always really good and in generous portions. The manager always has a quick chat and comes to make sure everything is well with our meals. Food can sometimes be a little slow, but they have games in the bar area to keep kids happy whilst you wait.

The food was lovely, freshly cooked and great quality. Even had home made chips! The staff were great, so helpful and friendly. Very reasonable prices. Definitely recommend.

How this pub has 4.5 stars I will never know. Unfriendly is an understatement, go to Fletcher next door or blackbull down the street

Poor! Poor! Poor! Lady behind the bar was horrible and rude to multiple customers during my visit. Openly talking bad about her clients and the bloke behind the bar wasn't the least bit interested in anything. If you're wanting a bad experience of a beautiful town come here.

We all had pie and chips or mashed potatoes and we all agreed it was excellent....tasty, hot, really good value and one of the best pies ever!

Hi. We came into you today for lunch, had a lovely meal and yummy pud! What a lovely pub and great staff, thank you. Also thanks for telling us about your butcher across the road too. .😋 we came away with lots of nice pies etc. . Highly recommend The Bush Inn . .

We visited Bush Inn on our holiday and it was really lovely! The landlord and landlady were so welcoming to us and our dog. They came and chatted to us and offered recommendations of where to go/what to see during our week. We had food (cheeseburger), the portion was huge and it was so tasty. Real home made food! The pub was lovely and clean, really reasonably priced and friendly. We are hoping to fit another visit before our week was over. I'd highly recommend a visit 😊

Lovely drinks with family. Well looked after! Very homely and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to family and friends! Will definitely be back.

This is a cozy small local pub. The menu is quite small but what there is is lovely! We have enjoyed lunch here on a number of occasions both inside the pub and in their intimate beer garden. The pub is dog friendly. Staff and regulars were chatty and kept us updated on the food service times etc. Will be back again! We only wish they served food in the evenings too!

First visit to The Bush , staff are very welcoming and helpful, we all enjoyed our meals and drinks would recommend a visit , we are back in the Lakes in June we will definitely be back Thanks for a most enjoyable visit

Great food,lovely staff,warm friendly and a cosy atmosphere in the pub in general.Would highly recommended and return on my next visit

Landlady was really rude and not welcoming. Also followed myself and friend out of the pub onto the street to confront us both, felt very threatened and vulnerable. Was very uncalled for. Don’t visit here if you want to be unwelcomed and threatened

Landlady, Paula. Was absolutely awful. Made false allegations that our dog bitten her but was a complete lie. Didn't have her usual locals in the place so she wanted other people out her pub. States a dog friendly pub but its far from it. Read...

We popped in for Sunday dinner at short notice today. Friendly welcome from staff, lovely food, value for money and promptly served. Extra gravy also very welcome. Thanks

Didn’t even get served due to the rude landlady, she had a problem with my friend who had done nothing wrong, said friend tried to reason with the landlady and she was just rude, she had looked me up and down like something she had...

We were looking for somewhere to eat as a family and not familiar with the area. It was quite late in the evening but we were given a warm welcome by the staff. We were informed the food would be a short wait but it...

We visited here as part of a family weekend away, there was 14 of us wanting a nice drink in the sunshine. The group was made up of ages ranging from 6 to 81. As soon as I was walked into the bar I was...

A warm welcome awaits, we visited today with our 2 dogs, so sat in the front bar, which is the dog friendly section. We ordered drinks and lunch, I had the hunters chicken, which came with chips and salad, delicious. Hubby had vegetable curry which...

We arrived here to eat last Wednesday at 2.35pm, didn’t realise there was a cut off time for food service (our error, of course). The lady checked with the kitchen staff but unfortunately they couldn’t accommodate my family for lunch, which was fine. We came...

Popped into the Bush for some lunch and wasn’t disappointed, a very small wait but food is fresh and cooked to order, definitely recommend. Good craik with Lamdlady who comes from our neck of the woods👍🤣

Great food, freshly cooked so don't mind a little wait for which we were helpfully advised. Good beer and well looked after.

Popped in for a drink after eating elsewhere. Cosy pub with bags of character and features. Landlord was very friendly, giving us lots of history of the pub and surrounding area. Nice pint, too!

What an amazing friendly pub such a warm welcome from Paula and the team. Excellent roast dinner this afternoon. Highly recommend

The Bush is a pub restaurant located in Cocker mouth, a town in Lakes District National Park, in the North of England. We came here to have dinner traditional English food. I choose the soup of the day and Cumberland sausages and chips. Also I...

I'd arranged a drink out with a friend, and we said we'd meet initially at The Bush before heading for our curry. Whilst in the pub I heard someone discussing the dire reviews they had received of late, and decided to have a read. I'm...

For the first time in about 30 years of visiting we walked out of the pub without getting a drink. No staff at either bar and who we assumed was Landlady ignored us to chat with her friends. It was only when we decided leave...

Went in for a drink with my sister on a Friday afternoon out. Nice proper looking pub with a good choice of drinks. Only one criticism, the woman behind the bar saw us come in and immediately went in the back for a couple of...

Good food at a good price - dog friendly - cheerful staff good choice of beers - would recommend the pies - will definitely come again

As we were in the area, we popped into 'The Bush' for Sunday lunch. We both enjoyed our roast beef, veg, roast and mashed potatoes, yorkie's and gravy (pork and turkey options also available). A good portion of home cooked food along with a couple...

Have been in this pub 3 times since arriving in Cockermouth. We had drinks a couple of nights and tonight we managed to get a meal. We both had steak pie, good homemade food. We enjoyed so much already booked for tomorrow night . The...

We visited here on Saturday as we were visiting our family in nearby Keswick . I have never reviewed anywhere before but felt compelled to review this establishment. We were not greeted at all upon arrival we ordered a gin and tonic and a beer...

This pub is just awful. The management do not know how to do business. Look at the replies on trip advisor, if you had a problem with your visit when you’re there, do you think they are going to take your seriously? No they are...

I visited this pub on the second day of our holiday after being recommended by a number of people. The food was absolutely excellent, first class service. Staff were so lovely and friendly, they managed to squeeze us in, I’m so happy they did. It...

Me and my mum came here after hearing about the great reviews.. the staff were all so kind and friendly, even when they were busy for orders the bar tender did her best and managed to squeeze us in! And it was well worth it!...

Back in the area for a small break and just knew we had to come back again to this wonderful pub. Had the most delicious Sunday lunch. Generous portions and scrummy fresh veg. Wonderful hosts. Thank you Paula and team, we will most deffo be...

Lovely Sunday lunch definitely recommend,very welcoming staff, great service, also happy to welcome dogs.

We popped in for a drink whilst shopping on a Sunday afternoon, the bar was busy with diners; with what looked like an amazing belly buster of a Sunday lunch. There were only 2 staff on the floor/bar; the landlady and one other chap, the...

What's a fantastic little pub this is!!! Completely traditional with a lovely ambience. The staff were fabulous and the landlady was particularly hospitable and very efficient. She certainly made our small party feel extremely welcome and because of that we will most definitely be back...

We have been here many a time for food and have never been disappointed so my friend and I called in for Sunday lunch and wow.....it was beautiful......all freshly cooked and decent cuts of meat.....I will definitely go again!!!

I was in the bush pub in cockermouth one day last week when the landlady walked in as I was at the bar. she was wearing a yellow coat and had been shopping for tins of mushy peas. She shouted at the staff she walked...

Food and drink was lovely but the service of the owner was rude and unprofessional didn’t make us feel welcome and has us on edge the entire time

Best Sunday lunch for a very long time, meet up with family from USA, who wanted a traditional Sunday lunch, the Bush delivered in spades, Started with a warm welcome, biscuits for our Border Collie, 7 first class meals, followed by home made pudding, coffee...

Fantastic hospitality. Great hosts who could not do enough for us. Went for a goid Sunday lunch and git just that. The service was warm, friendly and efficient and the food was excellent and amazing value fir money. Would definitely go again when next in...

Lovely, friendly staff, cosy pub, with tasty and great value pub food. The dog was welcomed with treats as well! The Hunters chicken was the nicest I had ever had, and with proper chips. Thank you!

Historic pub in town centre location. Called in for some drinks whilst on the area. Was quiet and we walked in. One person serving, I'm assuming she was the landlady. Frosty greeting and really poor customer service, clearly either having a really bad day, or...

The landlady was incredibly rude to us and made us feel very unwelcome. In fact, she was so rude that the couple next to us refused the food menu and said that they were leaving after observing her behaviour. Why do people like this go...

Sunday lunch was a proper home cooked meal, very tasty and great value, good variety of beers and drinks. Ladies toilet was clean warm and well stocked with ladies products. Staff welcoming polite and friendly.

Lovely traditional pub that was once excellent but now has a horribly rude landlady. I visited on a Saturday night and all 5 of us were at various points either shouted by the land lady or had the land lady make rude comments. What did...

Visited yesterday for lunch, staff very attentive, the landlady recognised our Lancashire accents, and we spoke of her visits to Chorley. Had sandwiches and chips (homemade) food was good. Nice little pub

Popped in for lunch yesterday, had a fabulous fish finger sandwich and a bowl of chips. Amazing prices, good food and a lovely warm atmosphere.

We visit the lovely town of cockermouth quite regularly and we have been to the bush pub 2 or 3 times. We have found that the landlady paula (I think her name is) is very rude and argumentative. My girlfriend was quite taking aback at...

A great pub to call in for a meal or a drink, staff always friendly and great atmosphere. Recently updated the food menu, and very impressed with the new meals on offer which is all.homemade and freshly cooked to order. Happy to call it my...

We visited the Bush today for lunch. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The four of us ordered different meals and we all enjoyed them so much especially for the price, clean plates all round. We have visited before and have always been delighted...

The place is traditional and the staff are really friendly. The ale is second to none in this town, from 61 Deep to Wainwright Amber. To top it all of the 3 of us ate this evening and the quality was fantastic. From the beer...

Excellent fish ,chips, peas,bread and tea all in the price well worth a visit Ill be Back . Tuesdays only but well worth waiting for and serve quickly and hot .Will return again for the pensioner special keep the good work up .

Very rude bar lady- seems unhinged. Definitely in the wrong job if you don’t like people. Admittedly, I ate a packet of crisps not purchased from The Bush- it’s something I do regularly when I go out as I have a medical condition that leaves...

Booked for an evening meal with our dog. Who we spoke to was very friendly and helpful. Arrived to our table set up for us. Food was very good. Drinks were surprisingly inexpensive. A lady who we presumed was the landlady was very friendly, chatty...

Hi, We all walked in and we’re fairly jovial and as we ordered a drink we all decided to ignore the mustache on the woman behind the bar, polite. She went on to dribble in my pint as I asked her to calm down. She...

Avoid the place lady behind the bar had customer service issues and plane rude. Me and my partner got shouted at for using a plug socket to charge our phone shouting it costs her money after purchasing our drinks will never go back.

Lovely friendly hosts. The food is excellent especially the individual pie. Dog-friendly a big plus. Always lots of entertainment on

Thank you for a lovely delicious hot and tasty lunch. We all really enjoyed it. Drinks are a reasonable price too. Atmosphere in the pub is lovely. Would recommend to friends

Had roast Sunday lunch (beef and turkey in our party) here today, food lovely, service friendly and a decent pint so we'll be back for sure.

great cosy Lake District pub.lovely food and good range of cask ales, well worth a visit.Friendly staff and a good atmosphere, will be back.

Wow what can we say, friendly dog friendly warm pub open fire. Amazing staff and friendly the food was amazing Defo coming back here 20,/10

The wee bar is absolutely fantastic, great staff better food, had the pea and ham soup to start followed proper home cooked lasagna and salad. Highly recommended

Lovely pub, serving well cooked food , great wine with really friendly helpful staff. The prices are reasonable as well.

Popped in for lunch today after visiting Ennerdale Water as they mentioned they were dog friendly. There were other people with dogs in the main bar area but plenty of room for all. Our Labrador was given a treat when our food arrived so she...

Excellent. Good food, great beers, lovely staff , and dog friendly. The best things come in small parcels. ( and a beer garden! )

We stopped in here for drinks and it was so nice. Love the quirkiness. The staff were nice and reasonably priced. Definitely would visit again if I was in the area

Call in for a birthday treat. Dog friendly just need to sit on the left or out side. Guinness on draft, great quality beers and cold Fosters. Food came hot and tasty didn't need any salt or pepper. Very welcoming and we will call in...

Excellent evening meal, good menu. Good beer choices. Very friendly staff. Plan to return very soon.

Brilliant lunch today with the family at the Bush Cockermouth. The food was excellent, super quality. Great value. Very comfortable furniture in the bar where our 3 dogs were made most welcome with treats and water bowls. Good range of ales on tap. Highly recommended,...

Finally after years of being mediocre it has been taken on by people who know what they're doing. Visited on a Wednesday lunch time & it was pretty busy mostly people having lunch. We ordered food and were told at the time it would be...

Fantastic meal , great service and great atmosphere , great prices ,the toilets were fabulous everything perfume to hairspray, deodorant, ladies toiletries ,very clean ..

We've visited several times on our stay in Cockermouth. Service was prompt, friendly and relaxed, food was great also. Owners were friendly, chatty and funny. I would definitely visit again when we're in the area.

Sometimes old-style pubs come with attendant wear and tear and a feeling of neglect, but the Bush is most definitely not in that category. It’s as if this pub wears its traditional furnishings and decor as a badge of honour and it is to the...

Had hunters chicken and Harrisons sausage. Was bloody lovely. The owner seemed nice too. The pub was really cozy with a nice atmosphere

Me and my boyfriend visited this pub over the weekend, we were welcomed and seated by a lovely girl who worked behind the bar. She even asked us to leave a review as the previous owners had run this pub into the ground…. Our food...

Last night my friend and I were greeted by a very rude bar tender with, “It’s last orders in 15 minutes” and a look like we were very unwelcome. I went into the toilets while my friend got the drinks. As I came out, I...

My wife and i visited the bush a few times on our recent stay in cockermouth , good beer and food , really welcoming friendly staff

We've had a few visits recently and always good value and a good choice of real ale. We live about 2 minutes from the pub so it's really handy. Lovely roast beef with generous portions. Must be good if the landlord from the pub next...

The welcome as we entered was very friendly. We visited for food and drinks, and with our dog in tow. The food was great, one of the meatiest pies I have ever had, and very tasty. Would highly recommend and would return.

Welcoming and friendly pub would recommend anyone visiting Cockermouth pop in for a drink and bite to eat. Drinks and food reasonably priced and good value. The owners both lovely and make an effort to speak with everyone and make you feel very welcome. Warm...

We called in yesterday for a bite to eat and we were treat to good proper pub grub. Very good service by Paula and Leah it was grand and set us up for the rest of the day . We love supporting local business who...

Arrived too early to get into our holiday resort so popped into Cockermouth to check it out as had never been before. It was a grey rainy day outside si dropped into the first pub and it was The Bush. Nice old English pub with...

Lovely staff, drinks and food! The atmosphere was lovely and friendly. We bobbed in for some food but ended up staying the whole afternoon playing board games that they have next to the bar! We will definitely be visiting when we visit again!

Great pub, dog friendly too. Good selection of drinks and good menu. Food was tasty and plenty of it. Reasonable prices, will definitely be back when visiting the area again.

We went into The Bush Inn after a walk around Buttermere Lake. We walked to the back of the pub and found a table to sit, the rugby was on and a good atmosphere. After ordering our food, the staff were very attentive and came...

We found The Bush by happy accident. New(ish) owners are very friendly and keen to provide a great eating, drinking and music venue for locals and tourists. The food is all home cooked to order and even the fussy Teen said it was THE BEST....

Was recommended to go to the Bush for Sunday lunch and we certainly weren’t disappointed. The owners and staff were friendly, and made us feel very welcome, we enjoyed a lovely chat with them sharing adventure stories. Dinner hit the spot, washed down with a...

Popped in for a quick drink while having a wander around Cockermouth. Friendly welcoming pub. Nice pint. Dog friendly. They're all greeted and given a biscuit. Popped to the toilet. Honestly the best toilets I've ever been to in a pub in terms of cleanliness...

I visited cockermouth with my friends at the weekend. After a nice walk we called at the bush for a refreshment. The staff just started at us when we walked it. No hello, smile ,acknowledgement of our presence. We walked through the back as we...

So pleased we tried this place for lunch. Went back the following day as such a lovely experience. So much history, a lovely relaxed atmosphere, helpful staff and wonderful food. Shall be back again soon. Thank you 😊

Do not go here, I asked the manager to top my pint up and it was like I asked her for a blood transfusion, I know a lot of people have said the same, give your money to someone else and not this woman who...

I'm a long time user of bush in cockermouth+resident in cockermouth.god help us the landlords seem to go from bad to worse!!! Current landlords have a lot to learn about cockermouth.furthermore fletchers on main Street get all the business because they have got the formula...

Have been a couple of time before the change of management. Loved it. Now, cold, no atmosphere, the bar man behind the bar was very rude. Seemed like he didn't want to be there. Real shame. Local pub gone down hill

Following on from the last reviewer, we came in here for a quick drink ands bit to eat because it looked like a lovely traditional pub, but the bar man wasn’t very friendly, no cheerful hello or conversation which I came to expect in the...

What an awful place, from the exterior the pub seems welcoming however once you walk through the very inviting entrance we were met by a very abrupt and rude woman who served us our pints in dirty glasses with no head on the pints. When...