The Dog and Gun in Allerdale

Just sat in here at The Dog n Gun in Keswick … was starving and still starving…. Ordered the award winning Beef n Ale Pie. What a complete and utter disappointment . .. I counted three very small pieces of beef in a pie filled with hot air ….. this is disgraceful …. What a letdown…… just awful

Lunch we both had Goulash which was amazing. Our problem started when I asked the middle aged bottle blonde behind the bar what time they served food. She snapped at me “not till 12” and “ we can’t take orders before!” I didn’t mind waiting and during the course of our visit attempt med to be pleasant to her. I do not understand why people work in a customer facing role when they are rude and unhelpful! Maybe a career review or personality transplant would be in order. When you represent someone else’s business be professional. Food was fantastic as was the gentleman who served us.

£9.20 for a pint and a soft drink. Way over priced. The day before in a different lakes pub I had a pint and a glass of merlot for £9.70 It's a nice traditional pub with a nice atmosphere but the drinks are expensive.

Nice pub, Sadly food was like a bit like a nicer Wetherspoons, pie 70% pastry fulll of gravy not much steak / Is £12.50 the Real price for Two Beers! Appreciate its Lake District but really???

Goulash hotter than mount Etna in full flow. Maybe mention this on the menu once you have stripped the lining from your throat it is too late.

A great pub with excellent food and drinks. We went during Christmas time and the place was so cosy and filled with lovely Christmas decorations.

What a lovely warm welcome we received by the guy behind the bar, ( I think he was the land lord) he was very friendly and funny, my husband is used to drinking John Smiths which they don't sell and wasn't sure what to order to take its place, so the guy gave my husband tiny samples of which he thought would be suitable, he chose one of them and enjoyed his pint, lovely atmosphere, cosy and warm, people were having meals which looked nice and if we go to Keswick again we will head straight there again, its a shame all the pubs in Keswick aren't as welcoming and friendly!

The pub is cosy with a great atmosphere and great for a few drinks. We enjoyed our meal but the tables are so close together it was a little uncomfortable with coats and a dog we ended up leaving as soon as we had finished our meal to find somewhere that wasn’t so cramped. The goulash was nice, we really enjoyed this pub for a couple of drinks but I’m not sure we’d eat here again during the busier periods.

Sat by the fire on a cold February day. Staff where very friendly and accommodating. Wheelchair access into main bar. Enjoyed a very nice lunch of wraps and chips. Very clean pub even the toilets were spotless.

Visited the Dog & Duck with family (and a dog!) on my first vinothersit back to the UK in eight years since emigrating. Chose the award-winning Steak & Ale pie with chips, which was really good. The rest of our party of four had a Steak and Ale pie (with mas), Hunter's Chicken and Chicken Katsu Curry, and everyone left full and happy. Nice pub located in the centre of Kewsick, great food, good and fast service and dog-friendly. Prices were great value and not 'tourist' prices.

After a superb day in the hills - Blencathra snow and fun, I planned a visit to this fine establishment with my companions because i have had so many fond memories of the D&G over many years. I was not disappointed. A very busy and energetic feeling welcomed us as we looked around for a spare table, there were four of us. Fortunately we managed to “squeeze” ourselves onto a table and with a fine pint of reasonably priced ale we talked about our day. I mentioned to my party that the D&G was legendary regarding the Goulash that was on their menu and it was decided to order this for each of us. With the Amazing help of a very wonderful staff member called Ru I managed, well she did to put my order through - my phone was not playing game - however with her patience, fun sense of humour and great banter we managed to achieve my order. After a short wait we were presented with an outstanding meal. I can not emphasise on how good a quality meal it was, all four of us were delighted with our option. So well done to the chef, you are indeed a master of your profession. Please visit this incredible legend of hospitality, you will not be disappointed. To Ru and the staff, thank you for making our day complete. A lovely memory that we will cherish forever. PS - the beer (pint of mild) was bang on. 🥾👍🍺

Hail, hearty folk of the Dog and Gun, loyal elghunder and all seekers of the cup of the golden brew! Before I begin i must apologise for the lateness of this review as it has taken several weeks to sail back to the native lands where I have broadband. The tale begins when we received word from our advance scouting party that the venerable Dog and Gun in Keswick was destined for a grand reconstruction. Hence, the noble warriors of #HammerOfTheGods resolved to journey forth and document the legendary ale hall before it underwent transformative embellishment (and then we could return afterward to document it again). As Odin himself compelled us to revisit the cherished alehouse, we thought it rude not to go immediately. Accompanied by my steadfast shield-breakers, Odin’s Hammer (Gareth, Drums), and Thor (Christopher, Harp), we embarked on the pilgrimage back to the Dog and Gun! We arrived mid-afternoon, ready to revel in ale drinking of godly proportions! Gareth also had a boner for the chicken wings so he could make his famous chicken bone broth in the premier inn kettle (see our other review for recipe). As stout Norse warriors, well-acquainted with the succulence of roast chicken, we are also comfortable with the roast swine, we harbor no animosity towards the ham. Yet, in our meticulous preparations for this year's expedition to raid the taverns of Keswick, we stumbled upon worrying reports of our cherished Dog and Gun from other scouting parties. Namely the svínskjǫt (best translation: "gammons"). These invaders infrequently reported disdain for the noble elghund and its canine brethren. Alas, we found ourselves concerned that the elghund within the Dog and Gun might have descended into a wild, uncontrollable, feral state! We gathered to pray that the gods of Valhalla would guard us from such tumultuous scenes. Upon our arrival, our hearts were uplifted by the assembly of elghunder, each creature resonating with the serenity bestowed by Odin. The dogs, irrespective of breed, carried themselves with exemplary honor and discipline, embodying the true essence of Viking spirit. Remarkably, no svínskjǫt (gammon) were found within the hallowed confines of the stronghold, neither alive nor in any state of decay. We found protection in the presence of a brown Þórbjǫrn (bear of Thor). The bear stood beside me, fiercely guarding the PDQ credit card machine as flagons of ale were served. In these ale-filled moments, the whispers of gammon proved mythical, or perhaps the gammon had been vanquished, or eaten by the elghunder? Alas, here concludes the saga. We drank with Viking gusto, and with the best will in the world, Thor lost his helmet, Gareth’s hammer found its way to the premier inn reception the next day, and, in an unexpected twist, I found myself in Millets buying new attire after my late-night curry thoroughly dismantled my undergarments. Brace yourselves for the next uproarious chapter. In essence, the Dog and Gun remains a stronghold of awesomeness, and our return, like the relentless tides, is guaranteed. You, too, should answer the call and inform the good folk of the Dog and Gun that the hammer of the gods sent you!

Not sure what's happened with the food, seems as though they now support Iceland ! Used to be great fresh & tasty food. Very disappointing. Staff however -as lovely as ever.

Popped in this afternoon for some lunch and a wine stop and it was brilliant. Such a cosy busy little pub with a great atmosphere. It’s super dog friendly which is a must for us and our dogs. Will definitely be back when back in Keswick again.

The Dog and Gun is a fantastic, warm, and welcoming pub ,with a lovely open log fire serving great food that arrives quickly. A special mention to Nici, the waitress who provided excellent, friendly customer service, and can't wait to come back again later this year 😀 x

Charged £41 for 2 regular goulash and 2 pints. Makes it £9 a pint! Got a feeling I must have paid for someone else's food or drinks as my next pint was under £5. (Or was a sneaky heafty tip put on?) I know I should have checked when paying but it was busy, heavy rain outside and was happy to get ordered and sat and I was never given a receipt. Meal itself was lovely, atmosphere great, but when I got credit card statement it's left a bitter taste in my mouth. Don't let it happen to you! It is a nice place, all the dogs were well behaved! We will go back as we have eaten there loads of times as are relatively local (15 mins drive from Keswick) but next time I will be double checking before tapping the card. Suggest you do the same.

We stopped going to the Dog and Gun, because of the amount of dogs and irresponsible owners that were frequenting it, but after many years we thought we'd give it the benefit of the doubt. On entering we didn't notice any animals, so we ordered the previously excellent goulash, and claimed a table. Unfortunately we regretted our choice as the bar quickly filled up with all manner of smelly hounds and oblivious owners,creating havoc as their leads became tangled trip hazards and the barking became unbearable. It also has to be noted that whoever is dishing up the goulash is no longer following the original recipe, as it is now a poor imitation of what it once was. It's such a shame as it's a decent looking pub, in a lovely part of the world.

Too many flea bitten dogs, shaking ,sniffing ect ect. If it's raining stay well away unless you have one of these muts, it can get smelly.

Great food and atmosphere, I would definitely return. I have been here 3 times now and have always had a pleasurable experience.

Avoid this pub if you don't have or like dogs. The dogs are not the problem, it's the dog owners - as always! Place is swamped with em, they let them yak, yelp, bark, sniff etc. We settled in at a table and then two idiots with two large wet smelly inquisitive dogs sat next to us. They let them explore our table and legs. F@£k that so we moved only to be then sat near a pack of hounds making so much noise that we left or drinks and went to a dog-free Wetherspoons.

Visited this pub with our best friends. Absolutely brilliant feeling to this place. Christmas decorations excellent, so much effort must have been put in to putting them on walls, ceiling etc, very impressive. This place is so popular, difficulty in finding seats at 5pm !! Staff polite and friendly. Cannot wait to get back. Well done to the Manager and all the staff, all doing a brilliant job

A must visit for the Hungarian goulash alone..... absolutely amazing, home made served with garlic bread. Great value for money. Lovely cosy pub open fire, great staff and service. Excellent refurbishment keeping the character of the old building, the loos are really clean with nice decor, and as an extra touch the hand wash & moisturiser was high class, so much so, I've now ordered some for home. I highly recommend this establishment. Thank you all

Sat with friends having a drink. All of us over 60 and above. Ordered a round of drinks only to be told that I wouldn’t be served again as I was drunk. When I tried to ascertain why they thought I was drunk- unsteady on my feet ( I have arthritis). No, it was because I was slurring my words. At no point did the bar staff ask if there was a reason why I might be slurring. I have recently had a stroke that shows itself in my speech. I found myself feeling very vulnerable and uncomfortable. I feel that the pub needs to look at their disability policy and make sure they are not treating disabled people with inequality.

Finally managed to get a table at this popular pub when in Keswick on Holiday.It has a great range of beers/ales and lovely food which we all enjoyed and the goulash was excellent as always.The large version is huge so beware unless you have a...

Busy, busy pub, shame it's not twice the size. We visited the pub on a couple of occasions, the first time it was packed and looked like it would be a long wait for a table so we left and went elsewhere. We returned the...

We had to queue 10 minutes before opening time but we weren't disappointed! The family all ate well and enjoyed what was served. Nearly 16 years since eating my last goulash and tasted as good as I remember.

We called in after a days walking having had the pub recommended by friends and the landlady of our BnB. The atmosphere and beer selection was amazing. Well kept Guinness and a very smooth Borrowdale bitter. However; the Goulash was very poor, having returned earlier...

Have been coming to this pub for years and it never disappoints. Brilliant atmosphere, lots of friendly customers with their lovely dogs. The staff are always efficient and really welcoming. Would wholeheartedly recommend the goulash if you are passing by, it is a fantastic dish...

We stopped by this old pub for a meal after a long walk around the lake. It was very crowded and we had to wait a while for a table, but it was well worth the wait! The pub is famous for its Goulash and...

Lovely lunch time meal. We had the steak and ale pie and the goulash, both were delicious! Dog friendly pub too which was handy (although it seems most places are nowadays)!

Great pub, always busy which is a pretty good indication of how popular it is. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Goulash a winner 😊

My husband and I used to be regulars here before lockdown, the staff are friendly and the food is great, however since we got our 2 pups we’ve only had the odd pint sat outside. Our terrier is no bother at all, but our GSP...

Called in for lunch as we always do on our annual visit to the Lakes. As always a friendly welcome even if you’re wet through. Had the obligatory Goulash which we’ve had every time we visit. It was excellent, it never changes. Already looking forward...

Went for a late lunch. Had been before and had vegetarian fish and chips, which was wonderful but we realised that most other people were having the goulash which looked and smelled fantastic. Vowed to to revisit to try the goulash. Returned at last today....

We went to Walk buttermere Finished walk and headed to Keswick lovely summers day All pubs dog friendly But this pub highly recommend on Trip Didn’t disappoint and the Ghoulash Meat so good Great pub for dogs

Our free drink voucher was not honored. Clearly states wine and beer, one of either, was told in front of a full bar'no we don't have those brands, only tea or coffee'...in a pub? Read your add or delete the offer

Great pub great beer. Always great atmosphere. No TVs. Proper pub Best pub in Keswick in my humble opinion

Stopped in after a long hike and managed to get a table, food arrived in good time and was what you’d expect from a fast turn around pub. Nice to see a dog friendly pub!

Oh how the mighty have fallen! A former great pub which now feels in need of a makeover. Food was good/excellent but the pub is really tatty now which is a shame. The Goulash remains a highlight but the kids menu is poor Decent selection...

Staying in Keswick this week and dropped in this afternoon with wife and kids (14, 15 and 18). Ordered food (which was OK) after I'd got drinks from the bar. These drinks included a pint of cider for my adult son. When the food was...

Popped in for lunch with the family and 2 dogs on a hot day in between activities. Bar was lovely and cool, clean and modern with welcoming, friendly staff who didn't mind our family and 2 large dogs taking up 3 small tables. Enjoyed reasonably...

On visit to Keswick trip advisor highly recommended this place to eat and drink What an excellent bar and decent menu The Ghoulash is a specialty dish there Not sure how they came to that but we both had it and very Pleased. Don’t worry...

Return visit for us and it didn’t disappoint. Bustling town centre pub with a cosy interior, great selection of drinks and friendly staff. Good food too. It really is one of the best dog-friendly pubs we’ve visited.

Superb little pub, great food, very friendly staff, dog friendly, the goulash is fantastic! Highly recommend!

The Dog and Gun is a cosy, dog friendly pub in Keswick. We came here as a stop on our walk around the lake. We arrived tired, hungry and wet and the staff could not be more welcoming! We managed to find a table in...

Located in the heart of Keswick , my wife and I enjoyed the pub's famed goulash - both meat and vegetarian - but there is plenty of choices available. Friendly and efficient staff

Have always liked this place but I walked out today and will not return . I have a terrier who can be reactive and today was muzzled for everyone’s safety . My wife was sat out side with her when a member of staff passed...

We have visited dog and gun on many occasions but this time was dissapointed.in the past we have had old peculier with a head on .now its totaly flat .the goulash was to die for now its microwaved .not the same .

Stayed in Keswick for a.m few nights to go walking and swimming. Went into the Dog and Gun on a Monday night and had a few beers. Enjoyed people watching in a lovely environment. Came back the next day for more beer and a bite...

Visited with my husband and our friends on an exceptionally busy market day in Keswick. This pub is in a great location just off the main market place. The choice of lager/beer was great. We ordered food which was brought out really quickly and overall...

Nice Pub and the staff were friendly. I went in to try their specialty Hungarian Goulash which to be honest I was disappointed with. The best description I can give is that it was a very watery soup with a lot of vegetables. The so...

Decent traditional pub with friendly service and nice vibes - must be very cosy in the winter. Food was ok but £3 for a tiny portion of chips is a bit mean. Average, but nothing wrong with that

Happening pub in the center of Keswick, their specialty is Hungarian Goulash which was delicious. The large size was plenty for two people - it’s filling. Nice selection of local beers with outdoor seating facing the square.

Thursday night out for a quick meal and we found a table in the Dog and Gun. The place was packed, locals and tourists enjoying good food and drink. The staff were all friendly and welcoming, the food was served quickly and efficiently and was...

This a lovely traditional pub with good selection of beers and largers. We were recommended the goulash and it was realy good

I visited the Dog and Gun in 2009 and had a delicious meal. I was hoping to have another delicious meal in 2023 but alas it was not to be repeated. There are two main gripes I had with this venue. The first was that...

Lovely little place, very popular. The staff were all very welcoming and super friendly. Food here was great,👍 we had the Katsu Curry and Goulash, both were good size portions and very tasty. Will be back for more on our next visit.😋

Spent all afternoon here, at this friendly pub! My husband found this pub because he was searching for Old Peculiar ale. We joined a man with his two dogs and stayed chatting with him over pints all afternoon! I loved the beef goulash, especially that...

We decided to revisit this pub as we were impressed with our last visit last year. It was busier this time even more dogs and tourists so goes to show how good it is here. My husband and I ordered the steak & ale pie...

Could not rate this absolutely amazing dog friendly and it such brilliant place to go staff are awesome

We squeezed in on a spare table as everytime we passed it was usually too busy. We wanted to try the famous beef goulash! One came watery and the other quite dry. Plenty of beef in it, but no mushrooms as stated, think my husband...

One of us orderd steak pie have yet to find the steak.more like gravy pie .pastry was so hard couldn't even cut it with knife and fork. Friendly staff. Atmosphere fine but would not eat here again. Another had scampi didn't taste right had very...

Lovely pub. Lots of ales to choose from. The chicken pie was delicious. Staff lovely. Can't wait to return

Goulash being served up looked thin and watery - we didn’t bother to order on the look of it! Such a shame as it used to be renowned - not any more. No walkers bar anymore.

Ordered the pie, more pastry than meat.more fat Han meat,2 twigs of broccoli in chips. For the price absolutely disgusting. Won’t be having my custom again for food.

Cosy pub, great food, had the beef pie which was amazing. Bar staff all lovely, really friendly pub and we met some lovely people

First time in this pub (17th march) and I got food poisoning thanks to them. I couldn't sleep nor could do much as I was in absolute agony over it. I kept throwing up at daft o clock.. I was in so much pain. I...

Proper local pub with great food and drink. Fish and chips was tasty and a decent portion. My friend had the goulash,which was also good. Good selection of ales and ciders. If you don't like dogs this is not the pub for you.

We called in for a drink on a wet Monday afternoon. The pub is very nice inside and the staff friendly. It's very over priced for a Greene King, £11.40 for 2 pints!

Just called whilst in Keswick to have our evening meal. The pub was full of dogs and their owners, of course! Excellent choice of delicious food. Friendly staff.

We ordered their beef and vegetarian goulashes, and they were so good. It's a house specialty so I highly recommend ordering them if you're here.

We have been regular diners here over several years and always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. This weekend was a disappointment. My wife had the famous Goulash, while she enjoyed the meal she said there was not a lot of meat in the dish -...

Visited dog and gun on a family trip to Keswick. Husband had the “award winning” steak pie, although you’d have been lucky to actually find any steak in the pie. I had a burger which had to be sent back as still cold and pink...

Had a really lovely family lunch here today, having returned after our first visit 15 years ago. The food was absolutely excellent the goulash superb. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. A very special place.

I don't normally do reviews. Very busy pub and full to the rafters, I went to the bar and ordered me and my wife the FANTASTIC HUNGARIAN GOULASH and got to my seat and the food arrived, well that was fast I said to the...

This pub is now owned by Greene King but still keeps its traditional style. The Manager is very friendly and staff are very efficient and welcoming. We had lunch on one of our visits and great to see the goulash is still on the menu....

Came with the wife, had a pint and looked at the food menu. Saw "award winning steak and ale pie" On the menu and ordered 2 Soggy pale pastry, obviously warmed up in the microwave. Funny taste to it also so we both decided to...

Great selection of real ales. Food menu could potentially offer more choice. Nice staff and pleasant atmosphere

Visited for lunch with our grandson. All good, especially the food, but visit somewhat marred by their bar staff member refusing to let us buy our grandson, who is 22 years of age, a glass of his favourite cider to accompany his meal. Because he’d...

Stopped here for food on a cold and wet January day. Staff were really friendly and service was quick. The food was lovely and generous size portions.

Our second Christmas Day with these lovely people & this amazing pub!! All that we can say is that 🤞🏼we will be back next year. The booking process, the communication & most of all the fabulous Christmas dinner & staff are second to none! 🤞🏼...

Just a great pub wether you are eating or just popping in for a drink. During the winter months it is so cozy and welcoming. Great opportunity to sit and chat with folk you've only just met,it truly is the epitome of a classic English...

Visited again after many years, lovely atmosphere and very welcoming. Will definitely be returning. Food looked excellent (didn’t have time to try) staff very friendly and efficient.

What a great pub , so much so that it’s incredibly popular and a challenge to get a seat at times. A superb menu with lots of winter warmers and a great selection of beers, along with its character and charm, a great pub.

Always pop into this wee pub whilst visiting Keswick. Such a cosy atmosphere and extremely dog friendly which is always a plus for us. Food and drink good! Everything is looking so Christmassy inside as well :)

Proper country pub. Excellent food and service. Dog friendly. Staff make you feel welcome and were both professional & courteous.

Cosy, welcoming, great food, beer and wine - and a lovely welcome for the pups…. We now live in Northern Ireland but I am originally from England. One of our weekend joys was a long walk followed by a nice meal and a good glass...

Every time I come to Keswick I always pay a visit to the dog and gun, great beers and wonderful goulash dogs welcome all I need. That’s 2 thumbs up from me.

I went with two friends who had the Goulash (one beef, one Vegetarian). I asked the bar person to tell me about the Gluten free choices on the menu. She said there were none (despite the on line menu waxing lyrical about GF and other...

Had a very nice meal yesterday. Quick device and lovely food. Highly recommend! Also dog friendly which is a bonus, and they will provide your dog with water and a snack bag.

We were hungry and tired, so rather than walking all the way into City Centre, we stopped here and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. By that time of our trip, were used to eating with dogs on the floor.

Fantastic experience, everything from the food, to the atmosphere and the staff. Could not recommend a better place to grab lunch and a pint. Special mention about the goulash as it was delicious. Can not wait to come back. Table number 4

Well it’s nearly that time of year again - when children all over the world will leave their shoes out by the wheelie bin, filled with sugar, carrots and hay for Odin’s eight legged horse Sleipnir. They do this in the hope that these tasty...

Absolutely love visiting the dog and gun with my husband and pup such old lovely warm atmosphere and all the staff very friendly and welcoming! I’m not a really into alcohol as only like certain things and staff on the bar are brill at finding...

Visited for lunch and had the famous goulash which was very good and reasonably priced and the drinks menu was quite extensive as well. We were served promptly and enjoyed our lunch there. We also visited for a drink later in the week and again...

We returned to the Dog and Gun for this visit to Keswick. It is a fab pub with a great atmosphere. It gets very busy, but the staff cope very well. The food is good - the pies were extremely tasty and rather filling. They...

We often come here. Staff friendly. Goulash wasn't as good as last time but still a good standard and good quality produce used. Will return. Please offer decent hot drinks. Get a coffee machine, hit chocolate and nice teas. Not everyone drinks alcohol.

Visited this pub couple times on our week in Keswick . Lovely friendly pub , staff l friendly . Good beer and a nice merlot . Our dogs loved the treats and great idea to give money to charity . Had nachos and chicken wings...

On a nice evening in Keswick we ended up in The Dog and Gun for dinner. The terrace is small but has a lovely vibe, and lots of cool dogs are 'hanging out' on the terrace. We had the chicken and ham pie and it...

It was a dog friendly pub, quite a number of dogs which was nice. We stopped for here for lunch. The bar staff were polite, helpful and checked everything was alright throughout our meal. The meal was freshly cooked and was hot when served. The...