The Crown Country Inn in South Lakeland

When we arrived at the pub at 6.00 last Thursday evening for a meal we were the only people in the restaurant, we placed our order to a lady in a fleece!!!! Not very professional, we placed our order starters & main course, we waited 45 mins for the meal to arrive, when it arrived it was our main course no starters my husband said to the the young lad where was our starters!!!! He said he didn't know we ordered starters did we still want them we said yes he came back & told us they had not been ordered, he took the main meal back & we asked him not to keep the meal warm & we don't want it to be heated up, another long wait for starters to come prawn cocktail was disgusting it was served on a limp dark lettuce leaf. After another long wait main meal arrived the sirloin steak meal I ordered was not very nice the steak was very light in colour it did not look like a steak & it was tasteless also the chips were frozen thin cut chips, think on we were the only People in the restaurant so they were not rushed of there feet. The ambiance of the pub could be better it is not a very good advert to see the double wall lights bulbs with only one bulb working in all of them!!! I wonder if they are short of money as it looks like they cutting down on funds which is not a very good advert for the customers. This pub was a great pub years ago & it looks like it is struggling, needs something done with the ambiance & better served meal!!!! This pub could lend itself of being a great pub with good meals!!!

Ordered fish and chips..quite expensive and i was served frozen chips and a huge amount of batter with little actual fish..very greasy and a lot of flies flying around the tables..when you pay that kind of money you expect home made chips and a decent portion of fish...won't be going back

Very nice find in a tiny village. Glad to bring the dog in and have a lovely meal. Both me and my partner are veggies and we had options, all of which looked nice. The Madras and pizza were amazing, and it was lovely to sit in such a quaint old pub.

Myself and my girlfriend came for a drink during our bike ride. The lady opening was rude and unwelcoming. She looked dirty and took no pride in hygiene and her attitude stank. Won’t be coming here again. Very disappointed.

Good food and friendly service! Would reconmend. Everyone enjoyed there meals and there was a good menue selection. We are local and this is our restaurant of choice over the others in Grange and cartmel.

While staying local we decided to have our evening meal st the Crown. The pub was quiet except for what I expect were a few locals . The pub is what I would call more of a local in the style of decoration with a nice area with an open fire in it. The service was okay but not what I would call friendly. The food was home made and very tasty. As the pub was quiet could not judge it's atmosphere . Would I go here again ? Probably not .

On a ride with Lake district bikes of Lowick our group called in for lunch.No problem accommodating 3 dripping wet cyclists anxious to warm up and for food.A good varied lunch time menu.

My family and I recently called in by chance for lunch here. The food was cooked fresh and tasted delicious, we had our grandchildren with us and our dog and they were all made to feel very welcome. Although interior is rather dated it added to its charm and the staff was really pleasant and welcoming.

We were stopping nearby and our host recommended several other places so when I looked at the reviews for here I was surprised it wasn't on our list. I phoned up to book us a table for later that evening (it was a Saturday and we expected it would be busy). Very friendly response on the phone. Easy to find. Found parking across the road easily. Very welcoming on arrival. Had a chat with barman and people at the bar were chatty. Sophie, who served us our food, was very amiable. Wine was alright for the price- I would've paid more for a better Chardonnay. The food was delicious. We waited a bit for it but no longer than you'd expect for freshly cooked food being made to order. I love pizzas; I eat them a lot. This was delicious: very cheesy and lovely soft, squidgy base. Warren had the fish burger and was equally impressed with his. We've mentioned how good it was to the place we were staying. She mentioned a change of hands. I hope she gives it a try. £40 for a bottle of wine and two main courses (and my lunch the next day- I honestly could not eat it all- see photo). Would definitely visit for food and friendly atmosphere. Double thumbs up, guys and hi to the staff working on Saturday night (Sophie, man at bar and whoever made our yummy food!)

We came after dinner which was good as it was a night they weren't serving food. But we tried the most amazing beer, the Swan Blond on tap and the staff was friendly making us wish we had been there for dinnee. The menu looked nice.

Four adults and a dog were brilliantly taken care of in this lovely, unspoilt pub. Tucked away off the main road but easily accessible from Grange over Sands to the south and Windermere to the north. Excellent pub food. Fish and chips fit to erase the memories of more recent disasters and a pie with proper beef, gravy and crust. Altogether great experience. Try not to miss this one if you're in the Cartmel area and want a break from the rarified atmosphere! Usual prices. Big portions. ***** service from friendly staff.

Went for a lovely meal in what is a lovely old pub, great food and good value. Good beer, kids can't wait to go back, well worth a visit, staff very helpful and friendly.

We had Hunter's Chicken and the Smoked Haddock. Bother generous and delicious. We'll definitely go back happily and are delighted to recommend. Fast service and very friendly and helpful.

Did not eat, but the menu looked appetizing. Good self tion of beers and spirits. Staff a bit distance until a few drinks with the licencee and chef, soon warmed.

Stayed overnight at this lovely pub - as we were doing the Predator Experience down the road the next morning. Lovely little pub - so friendly. Dave the owner was the perfect host and the food was absolutely lovely. If I am down that neck of the woods again, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here

We're holidaying at haven and had the pleasure of coming across the crown. The food is amazingly cooked reasonably priced and generous portions.

Our dog was made very welcome. We had a Sunday roast which was very good. The roast beef slices were almost steak size in thickness.

Absolutely superb pub food at a reasonable price in a friendly and cosy atmosphere. Good choice of ales. Unfaultable.

Visited on Friday evening so a supper after a long drive to the Lakes...and we were not disappointed! Very cosy pub, roaring fire and good choose of beer. I had the Gammon steak and it was huge! Delicious meat and very generous portion of home made chips. Sticky toffee pudding was amazing too. Friendly service, wiĺl return!

Nipped in to the Crown on Sunday evening, both the food and service was fantastic, steaks were cooked to perfection and the steak pie was packed with chunky steak. We will be back very soon. Thank you!

We visited The Crown on Saturday for an evening meal. What a superb find on every level. The hospitality shown to us was outstanding and the food was very very good. We were a group of four and all of us loved our meals.

Dropped in with friends and kids on boxing Day for a snack and drinks. Staff unwelcoming and rude, obviously didn't want our custom. My wife and son are Coeliacs so need gluten free food, staff said they did gf options but clearly didn't have a clue and, in fact, there was pretty much nothing gf available other than salad. The pub itself is really nice, it's local to me but this was the first time I've ever been in and I won't be rushing back. It's closed down in the past a couple of times and if they don't get their act together it'll be closing down again soon...

Waitress was really sweet and friendly, had curry special and smoked haddock which were lovely. The haddock especially was gorgeous. We were staying in a nearby bnb and it was a cold Sunday night with a full moon and the pub looked like a Christmas card from outside. Thank you for a lovely dinner :)

Visited for an evening meal. Was very quiet but no surprise there being a Tuesday night in November.

Found the Crown on the web as dog friendly. Very warm atmosphere inside with log fire and xmas tree. Traditional pub menu. Portions very generous and tasty. Will go again when in area. Recommend.

Recently stayed near Cartmel and this was in walking distance from our b&b.; Very dog friendly pub, had the burgers...

Three of us went last night. Staff were professional but friendly. Very good food and beer. We will be back...

Unpretentious good quality country pub/ restaurant and accommodation. Ir's nice to get away from the plastic/cardboard chain hotels and find...

We visited this pub every evening while staying locally at a holiday rental, it was only 3 minutes walk from where we were staying. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was very good and had smaller portions for me,my daughter had the full amount,so we went there every night of our stay. It is also a dog friendly pub so was able to take our little dog with us.we did not have to book they found a table for us each evening,staff so helpful.

We stayed for one night wot a lovely cosy little inn ,first of all the food was excellent we has a bacon,cheese and Brie sandwich with cranberry and salad was really tasty then later in the evening we had a lasagna it was the best we've tasted. The pub and restaurant area were very cosy after a few drinks and lovely food we went to our room spotless clean comfy bed nice deco just a little small but we didn't mind would love to return in the near future. All the staff were very nice lovely to see them smiling would highly recommed this pub inn.

We visited this pub 3 times while staying locally at a holiday rental. It was only a couple of minutes walk from our holiday rental, so very handy for a quick pint or two!On each occasion we visited I can't say the staff were very friendly, certainly not rude, but then again not very welcoming, more interested in chatting to one another.The drinks were good but the food in my opinion was only average and a little pricey for what you get. The chips which came with many dishes were not nice at all. Also you really need to book ahead, not sure why though as each time we visited without a booking the restaurant area was almost empty but they still insisted on a booking, on one occasion we were told the earliest available table was in two hours, in the meantime the restaurant was almost empty for the next hour or so. I can only assume they were short on Kitchen staff at the time and trying to manage things.

The crown inn is a lovely, dog friendly country pub. I popped in for Sunday dinner with the family and it was enjoyed by all. They were very accommodating in providing me and my husband with a vegetarian Sunday dinner. The Yorkshire puds were particularly good and the sticky toffee pudding was amazing. We will be back.

Spent 2 nights in High Newton and decided to try the Crown Inn for dinner. It was good enough that we went back for our second night, too, which is not something we would usually do, preferring to try somewhere new. The Morris dancers were entertaining the first night. The food was tasty, and plentiful. I enjoyed my lasagne and my husband had the fish platter, which he was delighted with, commenting it was the best smoked salmon he'd ever had and the rest was delicious, also. The portions were large, so no room for dessert. The only downside was the time waiting between ordering and being served the meal. On the second night, we were earlier though the time to get the meal was not much less. I had the haddock and chips and again, a huge portion. Good value for money, friendly staff and a taste of the strawberry and rhubarb cider was interesting. I could get used to it. I would go back in a heartbeat.

A very friendly welcome, good choice of drinks and food.Not over priced and good value.Very pleasantly fitted out.Parking can be a bit of a problem when its busy.

Spent a week in High Newton and this is the only pub in the village - but this is not a problem. On all visits service was excellent, very friendly and efficient. The beer selection is in very fine condition and gives a good local choice. We only had one lunch of sandwich - this was good.

Me and two friends stopped here for lunch and had a very pleasant visit. The gentleman behind the bar was very welcoming and not at all bothered that my friends dog took a dislike to him and barked at him a lot.The food is by no means fine dining but it is very very good pub grub, really heart and very tasty and well presented.Could do with a bit more background music, but that may not be appropriate for all the clients so I get it.Really pleased. Very lovely place. Thanks for a great lunch :)

We popped in for lunch on a sunny day - the garden area is spacious and very peaceful, so a great spot for walkers and families.The interior of the bar is very large, and nicely laid out.The lunch menu was traditional pub fayre, and reasonably priced - i can recommend the burger with blue cheese and mushroom.Hubby was pleased with selection of ale on offer too

Great pub food, with excellent, friendly service and a lovely ambience. Highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding!

Quiet at lunchtime, we fancied 2 x ploughman's, not on the menu, but the chef was happy to accommodate and made it to the closest she could, was good but expensive £35.40 for 2 x ploughman's and 4 drinks

My husband and I were just out on a Sunday drive & feeling hungry. We saw signs from the main road for The Crown Country Inn and decided to follow unsure of what we would find. We came to a beautiful pub, it didn't have its own car park but this wasn't a problem as there were plenty of spaces available nearby. Upon entering the pub we were greeted warmly by the lovely man behind the bar. I ordered the lamb dinner, my husband ordered the beef. We eventually after a bit of deliberation took our seat in the window seats near the roaring open fire, perfect on a cold, rainy winters day. The atmosphere was lovely, the locals were friendly, the food was tasty and of good quality & the staff were attentive and hospitable. I would happily eat here again & have no hesitation in recommending it. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Great staff, comfortable beds, very clean and atmosphericExcellent breakfast Beautiful village Loved it!!Quick walk over the fell.

Spontaneous visit after a walk. Refreshing beers, good selection and enjoyed. Light lunch which was very tasty, generous & well-presented. Comfy chairs in traditional environment... fire not lit but not a cold day. Dog-friendly (well-behaved). Excellent loos. All clean & welcoming.

It started well. We were shown to our table by a polite young man in a friendly and professional manner. The menus and drinks arrived promptly. After this it went down hill. It took 35 minutes for the starters to arrive. We received an apology for the delay- fair enough. Unfortunately it then took another half hour plus from our starter plates being taken away to get our main courses. I should add that the pub was very quiet - about one quarter full. I dread to think how long we would have waited if the pub had been busy. There was only one person at the front of house- and I wonder how many there were in the kitchen. It was clearly understaffed. If the food had been exceptional, we might have forgiven these sins-- but the food was average- not terrible, but not great either. I would not go back and cannot understand how it got a Certificate of Excellence.

Visited for dinner and the food was amazing. I had the gammon steak and my boyfriend had the rump steak. Both were cooked to perfection and the chips and onion rings were amazing too. We both had chocolate fudge cake for dessert which was preserved impressively and tasted soooo good!! The staff were really friendly too. Would definitely come back!!

Been going in for a while recently new management and what a difference really friendly excellent menu with reasonable prices excellent choice of drinks a true country pub log fires flag stone floors and best entrance door in the lakes best pub for miles well worth a visit interesting clientele always interesting people to talk to told thats its great to stay to

Stayed with family in High Newton , so this is the local pub ! Thankfully it was just what we were expecting from an English pub ! Great atmosphere, friendly locals, the live music on Friday night was just magic !! ( although this isn't set in stone yet, I don't think) but it really made a difference, the place was packed ! Loved the ambience of The Crown ! Ate there a couple of times.....absolutely no complaints at all !

We chanced on here to stop for a late lunch on our journey back home from The Lakes. There was plenty of seating outside but we decided to sit in the window seat inside, which is done in an olde worlde style. The food took a while to come but it was worth waiting for. Cumberland sausages, mash and veg with proper real onion gravy. Fish and chips with crispy batter, thick chips and homemade tartare sauce. Big portions. Decent range of real ales including local ones too.A very minor comment would be that the mushy peas were slightly luminous and not chip-shop style - perhaps worth sourcing a different supplier. They still tasted pretty good though!The food was better than I was expecting for a typical pub lunch, definitely restaurant quality. Therefore I'd recommend stopping for lunch or dinner here!

A largish group of us ate here this week. The menu is quite limited, particularly in the dessert arena. Steak and ale pie was good, as was the gammon and egg. Very reasonable prices. Nice people serving. Awkward for disabled, not that easy to get in with a mobility scooter, and the corridor to the toilet was too narrow, we had problems with that. But generally, yes, try this out, a nice place to eat

The Crown marks one of the rare occasions where we have enjoyed ourselves so much that we have gone back again on the very next night. Barely half a mile's stroll from our B&B, it ticked all the right boxes: great local ales, warm welcome, lovely food, and plenty of table space for us to play cards.The landlord is something of a wideboy and past master at trying to make it sound as if he's rushed off his feet when there are only eight patrons in the bar, but he's backed up by an excellent chef who produced a great lasagne and terrific rump steak. Little touches like local rocket in the salad, and good seasoning on the chips (awesome chips, by the way) were not overlooked. For starters, both nights, we both had the homemade pate, which is as big an endorsement as I can give it.The atmosphere is a winner. Neither a 'locals pub' nor a restaurant-pub, it is dog-friendly, biker-friendly and tourist-friendly. We felt thoroughly at home and I could have spent many happy evenings with the well-cellared local pale ales.High Newton is a lovely village now that the A590 has been bypassed and doesn't go right through the middle. But you should definitely take the old road and go and find the Crown for a great evening.

Very welcoming pub. Dogs and children welcome. Good beer. Lots of items on the menu, which were very traditional.

We had a really lovely meal in the bar with our dog and the staff were very welcoming to us and our pooch. Food was hearty and very tasty and prices very acceptable. I would happily return and I wish this was closer to home!

On 26/06/16 four of us visited the Crown Inn for Sunday lunch. There was a le carte menu which looked very appetising but we chose to have the Sunday roast. There was a choice of Roast Beef or Roast Pork. Between us we sampled both! They were both delicious, beautifully cooked and presented. We would definitely return and would highly recommend.

Good for those traveling from afar, plenty of nooks and crannies to tuck yourself away and enjoy your pint. There is a god selection of beers and the food is good quality, even if the menu is a little boring (usual pub food with a fancy title). There is a large restaurant area and a total of 3 fires in the pub so come winter you should be able to find a warm spot to put your feet up if you've been hiking in the area. No car park, so best place is to park next to the railings directly across from the main door, usually plenty of space. Pub is also a BnB, rooms are well presented and have good facilities, large TV, nice bathroom ect.

We are here a number of times last year after Cartmel races and the food was very good. Unfortunately that is not the case now. Poor choice on the menu and the food was disappointing. I had gammon and it was cooked to within an inch of its life, my brother had the steak pie and he said it was average. Mains took an age to be served. What a shame

It was a lovely village with very friendly locals the real ales, very good atmosphere and friendly staff. Food very good quality.

Firstly I need to say that the food was good but the pub was cold despite the open fire which you would have needed yo sit on to feel any warmth from. The welcome from the only staff member was also cool. He never cracked a smile once got the impression he would rather not be there.

Travelling back from Barrow on a recent Saturday evening, we stopped off at the Crown to enjoy an evening meal. It was early evening (6.30pm) and although the place was relatively quiet, the bar and dining areas were welcoming, warm and cosy.We both enjoyed a very tasty 2 course meal and shared an excellent bottle of wine. We were well looked after by Colin and Andrea, and came away satisfied and looking forward to our next visit.

A friend and I called in for a ' pub lunch'. There were no vegetarian options on the menu. The landlord who was friendly, offered Gnochi as the veggie option, my friend chose the Veg soup.I chose Bangers and mash.. Thinking I was getting the £5.50 light bite option. The food arrived and was well presented and extremely tasty. No problems there. The surprise came when I paid the bill £23. My Bangers and mash was the £13.50 option! Oops. Maybe I should have asked.To sum up.... Nice pub, good atmosphere, clean toilets, great food, friendly landlord. Lots of parking, go and check it out.

This is a very warm and welcoming pub with roaring fires. The food is good pub food which also has the option of small sharing plates for those with a smaller appetite. The staff were friendly and professional.

Lovely little cosy Inn. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Made us feel really welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. Colin the manager is a lovely chatty fella and we had a good laugh with him. It snowed heavy when we got there but this made it even more lovely. Will definatley be looking at going back as the summer there would be lovely. Food was amazing. I had a half portion of fish an chips and it was huge. Full english breakfast in the morning was second to non. I give it 10 put of 10. It was perfect for us.

My girlfriend and I had just arrived in the area where we're staying for a week and wanted to pop out for some food. We tried a couple of local pubs but were turned away. So after a very friendly call to Colin at The Crown Country Inn to make sure they could take us, we drove up there. As soon as you enter you feel welcome and cosy, both because of the venue and its staff. The menu had great variety and after some deliberation over what to order the food that arrived was excellent and plentiful. We went away very happy feeling like our earlier mishaps with other pubs were blessings in disguise. Superb value for money.

We've eaten here twice whilst visiting the southern Lakes. The food has been really good each time and this is the most important part. On the first occasion the service was great, on the second, not so hot.

My partner and I went for dinner.The restaurant was spacious and comfortable and the whole place had a relaxed and convivial ambience..We had a couple of the sharing plates and then a starter and a main each.My mussels with bacon cooked in a cider and cream sauce were good and my main of pan fried liver and bacon was also tasty but sadly served on a stone cold plate with some indeterminate vegetables My partner's main was very disappointing-the crumbed fish was dry and tasteless , the accompanying chips were imadequately cooked and this dish also suffered from being served on a cold plate.The whole meal for two with a couple of pints was only a shade over £50 so not expensive but the Crown is not a place for those who enjoy fine dining.

Lovely welcome when we arrived. Nicely furnished rooms, relaxed atmosphere . Great food in restaurant. Good location

Odd one this the food good but the staff reception is poor. We visited on Sunday to be told there was a 30 minutes wait as they were busy. The restaurant was empty and the bar about 6 tables only had two seated tables. So as this is the only place to eat we waited. I believe some people should work in bars and others shouldn't, the person who greets you and serves you are the face of a pub the food may be good but if the service isn't guess which one gets a reaction.

Had a date night tonight and what a real treat it was, food 9/10, (there's always room for improvement) lovely venue, great offers coming up for the winter months Iv noticed and think I will take advantage of. Thank you very much Keep it up!!

Excellent food and service on a Saturday evening. We had the pork hodge podge and the partridge and mushroom Wellington and both were really good. Look forward to going again.

Incredible food and even better service. Couldn't recommend the Crown more highly. We were staying in the area for 3 nights and chose to eat there twice as we were blown away the first time!A beautiful menu which backs up what it promises. A deep and impressive back bar - incredible wines and a great draught range. Quite upset we don't live in the area!

A long time since we came here last and it doesn't help that the main road now bypasses the village. In any event we had two very good meals in pleasant surroundings served with a smile. My pork was very tasty if a tad too cold for me, but I will come back again soon.

Stayed locally in the village and went to the pub for an evening meal. Was fairly quiet so probably just locals as off the beaten track. Prices are quite expensive for what you get but the food is very good. Not sure if we got the quality they normally provide as we arrive there are 8.30pm to be told that the kitchen shuts at 9pm so only limited choice from the menu. Beware if you order a steak as you literally get steak and chips. You would expect a bit of salad and maybe some home made onion rings but it was literally steak and chips. We were showed to the table but they forgot we were there until a nice waitress came to ask if we had ordered. No Sunday roast available either. It's as though they cater for day trade and not late evening even on a bank holiday Sunday. Unfortunately there was a group of loud drunken people who were staying at the pub so we moved down to the front with other people. A nice place but quite expensive for what you get.

We have eaten here three times after racing has finished at Cartmel and each time the food has been top notch. I believe this is a family run establishment and they deserve to do well. The only critique I can make is the time it takes from being seated to the time the waitress takes to come and take your order can be a while. Other than that this place is very good.

We found the staff to be friendly, obvious that the food is cooked to order so no hurry which I love. I hate places where the food comes out too fast so can't agree with previous reviewers, it was a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff checked up on you and when my son arrived just 10 mins before they finish serving they couldn't have been more helpful. Not only that good selection of local ales

An "Average" rating is being nice I'm afraid...Whilst the place itself is attractive, rooms clean and tidy, that's really about where it stops. Some of the (senior) staff didn't seem bothered about serving us, even though we were the only ones standing at the bar and, what we took to be the management, had phones pressed to their ears or were sat reading or on engrossed in their iPads. Everything seemed too much trouble, (except for the young lady who attended to us at breakfast), and although booking a specific room nearly two months BEFORE our visit, we got a smaller room with no wardrobe or drawers of ANY nature (Room 6). Our complaint was investigated but we were told the room we wanted (and had specifically booked) was occupied. Although an offer was made to move us in to it for one night, then back out again for the 3rd night. We declined!The restaurant was over-priced and seemed to be aimed at the top end of the market, where us poor 'coupon' holders were treated as a mild annoyance... something that had to be "put up with" was the feeling we were left with :(We were on a three Nights stay and wished it had been one!

I can slightly see where past reviews have waited a long time to be seen, order food etc as I feel there are only 3/4 members of staff. Barman/owner, waitress/owner and poss two in kitchen however...We had a fantastic evening!Staff so friendly- chatty and informativeFood fresh- catch of the day was sea bass/lobsterBeer goodHouse wine was drinkable Would revisit again when we come back to the Lake District.

We dined here twice while on holiday in High Newton. Both times we really enjoyed the delicious food that was served to us. Clearly a lot of time and effort goes into producing such wonderful starters, mains and desserts. We also enjoyed the comfortable surroundings and relaxed atmosphere and could not fault the service we received. Definitely worth a visit for anyone passing through High Newton.

Nice choice of food, average about £13 for a main course. Check what vegetables come with your meal or you may be left a bit peckish. Sides to top you up are £2.50. Better than your average pub grub, would happily eat at the Crown again.

Met friends here for a drink and had an hour chatting at the bar with great staff and friendly locals. We had a table in the restaurant booked for two but it was soon changed to a four even though they were busy. We had snacks, starters and main courses all of which were great. This is a lovely pub, not far from Cartmel and definitely worth a visit. Special mention to Abe, bar manager, who's really polite and professional.

Probably the best cottage pie I have ever had in UK!Very nice dinner, great food and nice people.Highly recommended.(sorry for my English!)

3 of us came for Sunday lunch on a cold, wet summer's day. The log fire was burning and staff were welcoming. We ordered 2 roast beef dinners and an a la carte meal. The food was excellent. There was so much beef, perfectly cooked. Lovely vegetables . The puddings were tasty too. Our only criticism was that we asked for generous custard and were amazed that this was added as an extra to the bill: this has never happened in any restaurant or pub before.

Booked for 6 p.m on Friday evening and arrived about 5 min early. Just seemed disorganised: would have been better to be asked to sit in the bar with a drink until they were ready. As it was, the wine list was being changed and it was a bit hit and miss trying to sort out a bottle of wine. Then we were given menus and after we had ordered they were writing up the specials, so we weren't given the option of ordering them. Thought the menu was a bit limited. Service was fine, but can imagine it would slow down as they got busier. It was o.k but could have been good.

6 of us visited here for my mums birthday dinner. We booked a table for 8pm and were seated near to that time. After 30 minutes we asked if we could order wine and food, another 20 minutes later we ordered! The pub doesn't have many tables but they clearly couldn't cope with the amount of staff they had. 1 hour and 30 minutes after being seated our starters arrived! By this time we were starving! There were no nibbles, bread or anything put out considering our wait! The food is ok but nothing I would rush back to have again! I had the shepherds pie which although tasty is fully loaded with meat and barely any potato topping or sides of vegetables. My husband had the lamb and cockle pudding which was served as pudding covered in gravy! No vegetables on the side. All in all, the good was ok but extremely expensive for what you got. Side dishes need to be included for the prices! The staff were slow and there was no apology at all for us having to wait! I would not return as there are many better places to eat in the area.

A well organised beer festival with traditional ales and a fantastic HOG ROAST Great service and a welcoming pub too Beer is a little pricey

Fantastic morning fishing followed by a wonderful lunch at the Crown. Great service, lovely food and great local beer, Black Swan. We will return.

Having arrived on time and been shown to our table we then waited 20 minutes to be given a menu and to order drinks. When we did eventually order food it took an inordinate time to arrive. After about half an hour we were told that the order had not gone through to the kitchen. They communicate with the kitchen via tablet computers and get no acknowledgement of receipt. God knows why - it would be easier and more efficient to take the order through to the kitchen. In fairness we were given a free drink as an apology, but it didn't really make up for the fact that we had to wait over an hour to get anything to eat.The menu was sparse - no indication of where ingredients came from, whether the meat was local etc. The only vegetarian main course - on what was up to then the hottest day of the year - was cheese and leek pie with puff pastry and boiled potatoes. There were no salad main courses, and only one fish - breaded plaice with chips and peas, which I had - it was OK, but no better than the average pub.I will say that the starters we had - mushroom soup and crab cakes - were excellent. The beers were also great. No idea about desserts, we'd been there too long to bother by then.They really need to buck their ideas up and serve some more adventurous vegetarian options. There's no excuse these days for the only veggie dish to be boring cheese and leek pie.This used to be a regular dining place under the old management, but I fear it'll be a long time before we venture back after this experience.

I find the previous comment difficult to believe as it is nothing like what we have experienced.Despite residing in The Southern Lake District good quality Sunday lunches are difficult to find.We have been 3 times during the last month, a mid week evening, a Saturday night and today for Sunday Lunch. On each occasion we were welcomed and Adam nod staff were extremely helpful.The chef was originally at The Pig and Whistle Cartmel where Simon Rogan had an input.The food is varied with flair and the roast beef today was cooked to perfection with 3 vegetables and crispy roast potatoes and tasty Yorkshire Pudding. At under £11 this is tremendous value for money. There is also the normal well priced menu, great choice of wines and 4 real ales.We were fortunate today as there was the beer festival and groups playing.Well worth a visit and highly recommended

Admittedly we arrived without a reservation (which I fully accept means we run the risk of not getting a table). There are however ways to ensure a return visit - being brusque and offhand about our lack of reservation is not one of them. Thanks though go to the waitress who did her best to sort us out despite her managers obvious lack of interest.

On arrival you notice the warm and friendly atmosphere within the pubic bar, after ordering drinks we were shown to our table in the restaurant which is quirky and set out very nicely with plenty of room between tables. The meals we ordered were very good, my wife had a goats cheese starter followed by the burger, my daughter bread and balsamic/oil followed by a steak and I opted for the scotch egg followed by the lamb and cockle suet pudding both of which I would highly recommend. It was obvious the food is freshly prepared and cooked (no portion control here, bring a hearty appetite). Finally staff were very attentive without being overbearing, all in all well worth a visit.

Was staying nearby and called in for an evening meal.Roaring fire and friendly bar staff greeted us. We ordered steak, one of the best meals we have had. The steak was cooked to perfection and so tender.George at the bar , imparted his knowledge of the high end vodka/whiskies and other spirits available.We enjoyed the night so much we went back the next night !Great pub , great food and great staff.:-)

Traditional local pub, food was great and local ales were lovely to wash the food down, well for me anyway.

Our normal pub in this area of the world was the Pig and Whistle in Cartmel. However after Simon Rogan relinquished the lease, the staff disbanded, which was a shame because Gareth's cooking was quite simply some of the best high end gastropub food I have tasted. So I was very happy to find out that Gareth, along with Adam from the Pig, had re-located to The Crown, and my wife and I decided to pay them a visit, a £10 taxi ride each way from Cartmel. On arrival the man bar area was packed, yet the staff behind the bar were quite adept and serving and moving onto the next customer. There is plenty of seating in the main bar area, with bay windows overlooking the village.There is a beer garden at the back, it's a bit small and split on two levels. However, Adam explained the plans he has to open the area up, with an outdoor bar and uplighting the rock face, I suspect in the summer months this will look spectacular. So we sat in the beer garden and with the setting sun enjoyed some of Gareth's scotch eggs served with a spicy brown sauce ... there aren't many dishes I would travel miles to have, nor indeed say they are the best of their genre, but Gareth's eggs ticks both boxes. Even my wife, who normally can't stand either scotch eggs or brown sauce, absolutely adores the ones Gareth makes.After a couple of rounds of scotch eggs we went inside to the dining room. This is neatly laid out with a lounge at one end to retire to after your meal. There was one lady managing the entire restaurant (with an assistant), she handled a full restaurant with more courteous efficiency than comparable restaurants with three staff. Whatever she's being paid it's not enough. For my starter I had the duck terrine with brioche. The duck was superb, a good depth of flavour yet without being stodgy. The only thing I would say is that the amount of duck is more than the amount of brioche provided, it needed another piece of brioche (which was bought over for me). Then onto the main course, a brisket with a beautifully rich sauce, complete with seasonal vegetables. It was clear that Gareth's cooking had gone up a notch from the Pig and Whistle.Once we had finished our dinner, we sat in the lounge area enjoying the remainder of our drinks until the taxi arrived. It was a bit of a trek from where we were staying, but I would come back here without hestitation.And not just for the scotch eggs.

We arrived and decided to book a table for dinner at the hotel, the staff were exceptionally friendly, the young lad working behind the bar was very polite, knowledgeable on the beers and pleasant. The girls/women staff were also so helpful and polite, when we asked for a glass for our bottled wheat beers, she brought over a selection of glasses for us, which she didn't have to but it was very considerate as particular beer drinkers like us prefer specific glasses. The food was absolutely delicious, all of it flawless, good choice for veggies too, by far the best 3 course meal I've had overall. Partner had the honey roast pork belly, black pudding fritter and caramelised apple to start and it was cooked perfectly, and I had salt baked beets, goats cheese, toasted walnuts and watercress pesto.Then my partner had the steak which was again perfectly cooked, very juicy and a good sized portion! I had the lamb and black pudding 'tattie pot' which was new to me, but was a delicious stew, with pickled red cabbage, i didn't expect it to blow me away when I ordered it but I savoured every mouthful by the end.We finished with the sticky date pudding with hot sticky toffee sauce and salted caramel ice cream, which was a dream, moist snd delicious! And we shared the cheeseboard, which had the most delicious cheese we've ever had on it, just as a cheery on top of the fab meal.The beers were of excellent quality, especially the Lakeland Blonde, kept cool and tasted well kept.Additionally, our room was so cosy and comfy, some may say it's abit small, but we thought it was ideal for coming back to if you're going on Lakeland walks or hikes, very warm and soft bed and a big TV. Perfect for couples!! Woke up refreshed, had a beautiful fry up whilst admiring the fells next to us. 10/10, couldn't recommend it more. Thank you to the manager and staff for looking after us so well.

Went here for a birthday treat. It took several days to even get through on the 'phone to book but there was no need we were the only people eating in the restaurant. And I am not surprised. My so called 'home made' burger cost £12.95 and was served cold, while a pizza took an hour to make and serve and was a very thin poorly mad thing. All in all the food was far to expensive, we waited over an hour to get it and then it was nothing very special. Drinks are not cheap either and service was by the barman whose finger nails were dirty and who paid us little attention. NOT recommended.

We enjoyed an evening here on St George's night where there was a great folk band playing traditional musical instruments. Opting just for a snack we had the homemade scotch eggs and lamb skewers. Nice taste. And good value. Good ambient lighting with the candles on the tables. Great pint and glass of wine.The lady serving the food was excellent and she informed us that they were in the process of reestablishing the pub under new management.

This was our second visit to the Crown the first since the change of ownership. We really enjoyed our night and found the food very good indeed, the service was excellent. We will re-visit.

We decided to book a table for our anniversary and were not disappointed at all. The snacks and starters arrived quickly and the mains of Steak & Trio of Sausage was very well cooked.We will be back, not sure if they do a menu for junior diners though?

My friends and I decided to come here for lunch and my god we decided well, would highly recommend anyone come here for lunch/dinner as the best food I have tasted. All the staff are friendly and attentive but a special thanks to the resturant manager Adam that had a twinkle in his eye and really made our group feel welcome x

We were part of a pre-booked group of 24 on Easter Sunday 2015. We had seen a menu and had pre-ordered our selections; unfortunately the menu changed on the day before and we had to alter our selection on the day. The food when it arrived had very small portions (I had a homity pie which though very nice was about 5 inches in diameter and was topped with about 5 on the vine tomatoes cooked) In this nor in any other selections were we offered any second vegetables and only after querying it we were offered, rather grudgingly, some peas. For the pie we were charged £12.50. The sweet menu arrived and out of about seven selections only three were available; again a wait ensued and when the selections arrived the portions were small, cost £6.50. We didn't bother with coffee!! I cannot comment on the price of wines but as far as I'm aware no one in the group partook. I tried to buy fruit juice but none was available and had to settle for a weak cordial.All in all what was expected to be good meal out with friends was very disappointing!

Visited this village pub nothing special, very expensive drinks and the service was not what one would expect, I would not recommend.

£8.00 for a very mediocre glass of Sauvign2on Blanc. Log fire not lit, poor service, sadly standards appear to be slipping. Been going to the Crown for a number of years very disappointed - hope this review encourages improvement.

We used to use this pub most weekends between March and October and always experienced a warm welcome and great food. Pub has changed hands, food is very ordinary and there was a very long wait, despite the fact that there was only one other table occupied. We will go elsewhere for the rest of the season. What a shame!