Based on 4.244 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 4.244 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 500 in 851 in South Lakeland
Nº 118 of 197 Other cuisines in South Lakeland
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Delicious pub grub. Had Yorkshire pudding envy when the next table got served GIANT sized puddings with their meat course.
L C . 2024-10-23
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Kayla was really attentive and a great host. The food was lovely and the service was great!
Ben Roseman . 2024-10-20
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Great night from start to finish. Only 3 front of house staff working the bar, clearing/waiting on tables, and taking orders.. but you'd never have known it! Service was emaculate. Food was fantastic! Chefs must have been under pressure with it being a really busy Saturday night, but the food was perfection. A few allergies in the group and these were not an issue when ordering, everything was checked beforehand to make sure we could eat it without any issues. Will definitely recommend and be back in the future! Thank you!!
Jane Hall . 2024-10-20
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A modern twist on an old building, the food was extremely good, had pie and mash and couldn't complain at all. Service was very good and very friendly staff at the bar.
Carl . 2024-10-20
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Lovely dog friendly pub serving quality grub and great prices!
Kerri O'Neil . 2024-10-16
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Friendly, quick service, nice atmosphere
Jackie Holler . 2024-10-16
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Had a sunday lunch which was very good
Stephen Lovell . 2024-10-15
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We ate as a couple here on Friday night. It was very busy and staff seemed a little stressed as their card machine was down so everyone had to pay via cash. Luckily they told us this on arrival so after a quick dash to the cash machine, it was no problem. A few pros and cons: +We hadn’t reserved but were quickly shown to a table. +The decor is lovely and very tastefully done. +Good range of dishes on the menu, including vegetarian options. +We both opted for a pie. One, steak and ale and the other a cheese and onion. Both delicious! -Food seemed to take quite some time to come out even though by this point the dining area wasn’t very busy. -We both thought the portion size could have been bigger e.g. some fresh vegetables rather than a pot of mushy peas. It all tasted lovely just wish there had been more for the price. -After some larger groups had left the dining area fell very quiet, some background music would be good. Overall a pleasant meal and a special mention for the ginger bearded fellow behind the bar, he was very friendly 😊
Lorna Simpson . 2024-10-13
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Food is ok. we looking for the early bird menu between 4-5:30, and the staff not good service for me to be honest. we came for early bird time , but when we get bill, they charge the full price for each meal. and after we told them wrong bill cuz we order for earlybird , they looks not happy and whisper and glance us . after they change the bill still same price for service charge , so bad the expirence . wont back again ,Cause no sincerity from the locals. Your town is beautiful and a famous tourist destination. Please treat the tourists with the same hospitality as the locals.
vicky Wong . 2024-10-07
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Lovely friendly staff and good beer selection. Perfect to unwind after work.
David Ali . 2024-10-07
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Very disappointed Sunday roast was stone cold and my daughters child’s roast had more than my adult portion
Nicole Hickey . 2024-10-06
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Beautiful pub friendly staff service was quick. Accommodated for us dog friendly food amazing and plenty of it.
Geri Wadsworth . 2024-10-06
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Brilliant pub, excellent service and the food was delicious. We will be back.
Nic Alexander . 2024-10-06
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Wow what a beautiful place friendly staff great atmosphere food was good too
Mark Hallett . 2024-10-05
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Really nice meal at the flying pig, the food was superb but only thing letting it down was the service was a bit slow but would definitely return and recommend to others
Daniel Theuma . 2024-10-03
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We came back for an evening meal almost a year after we had been and enjoyed a lunch here. We were only in bowness for 3 nights and I wish we had chosen somewhere else to eat. The Cumberland sausage was an embarrassing attempt at a normal portion size. The mash and veg underneath it was obviously reheated or kept warm for some time. How does one tablespoon of mash and a spoon of carrots equate to an evening meal costing upwards of £17?? It was embarrassing. My partner has this and I had the burger, I felt so bad he was starving I gave him half of mine. We were asked at the bar when paying the bill if everything was ok and we said no, not really, it was a tiny portion of food. The poorly trained young lady behind the bar didn’t even address it, she just exclaimed “oh…” pathetic for a business. I don’t know who owns this place but they’ve clearly just employed staff at minimum wage and customer enjoyment/service is way down on their list of priorities. In contrast we went to the pub across the road and it was way better value and I think they will be in business way longer than the flying pig! Can you tell we won’t be returning??
J F . 2024-09-27
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Discount of 15 percent when staying at the howbeck guest house
Kevin Mason . 2024-09-25
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Dropped by for Sunday lunch last week ordered trio of roasts one very thin slice of rib eye beef, loin of pork and lune valley lamb, could almost see through them, roast potatoes must have been made hours earlier very dry and tasteless, Yorkshire pudding brick hard, meal was barely warm, a waste of £19.95, left most of it on plate, won't be back.
Billy McGill . 2024-09-23
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They have a separate fryer for gluten free food so it's coeliac safe. Staff were great and it's fairly priced. GF fish and chips were one of the best we've had!
Paul Hawkins . 2024-09-20
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Had a really good lunch here last year so decided to come back this year and had an evening meal. Massively disappointed by the small plate portion masquerading as a main meal. Cumberland sausage on a small spoonful of mash, a few carrots lazily added and a splash of gravy. Also there was no veg substitute option offered and they had a poor selection of ales. Place has gone downhill and clearly trading on a previous reputation, rather than testing if they’re value for money. Staff were also ill equipped and disinterested in my response of no, when asked if everything was ok as I was met with a blank look. Plenty of other places in the town to eat and suggest anyone who wants an appropriately portioned and quality evening meal crosses the road to the Albert.
CW . 2024-09-19
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It was a family restaurant with well-equipped facilities for dogs.
miyeon yoon . 2024-09-18
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Nice pub with a good selection of drinks. Didn't eat here but there was plenty of people that was
su fc . 2024-09-17
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Great lunch at the Flying Pig. Ordered calamari (perfect small portion) and the recommended Chili Con Carne. Topped off with Guiness!
Helen Mehok . 2024-09-16
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This place is fantastic, great staff and lovely food. We love coming here whenever we visit and so does out dog!
Kimberley Hill . 2024-09-12
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Had a weekend in Bowness on Windmere, this pub was so friendly, prices were reasonable. The food was amazing.Highly recommend, we were so impressed we went back the second night for food and drinks. The staff are so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble
Susan Barnes . 2024-09-08
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We were lucky to get a table when we walked in to this Busy British pub without a reservation. They have a great selection of GF roasts, and GF beers along with a great atmosphere. Dog Friendly, Great value and Staff were friendly. Well worth a visit
Kevin Duffy . 2024-09-08
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Busy pub. Managed to get a seat by the window for 'people watching' Friendly bar staff. Food was really nice. Gammon and the smoked haddock rarebit dish. Dog friendly too.
Karan Locke . 2024-09-06
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Very accommodating, we ran very late due to a road closure and they still fit us in. Food delicious and reasonably priced
Demi Seddon . 2024-09-06
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Nice little place in Bowness. Tasty food and friendly staff with a great service and atmosphere 👏👏👏 I would definitely go there next time I visit Windermere and Bowness 💯👍
Madalina Filipescu . 2024-09-03
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The food was lovely- the service was excellent and the atmosphere was friendly
Martyn Gwyn Watson . 2024-09-03
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Not a very enjoyable visit. Food was slow to be served and was cold when it arrived. We were ignored by multiple staff when we arrived, and throughout the visit. Wouldn’t recommend, nor would we return.
Tom Warren . 2024-09-01
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Bang average roast considering the price and staff that felt like they couldn’t really be arsed.
Phill Buckland . 2024-09-01
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having worked in a greasy spoon cafe for 3 years i understand how it all works, hot holding pretty much everything unless you are cooking eggs to order in a oil pan and frying hash brown to order too. but sausages and bacon are usually hot hold however it was not busy when i came at about 10 o clock yet the eggs had shells in them and had that snotty white look implying they were raw. hash browns were soggy and the toast was clearly done on a grill and arrived very wet and soggy. i wouldn’t come again as i don’t think it was the best breakfast you can get around this little town.
William Robinson . 2024-08-30
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Fantastic place for a family/friends meal out. Food was great, service is good will definitely be coming again.
Will Reed . 2024-08-30
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Decent Ale selection .. Nice Barstaff, nice outside if sun is out, albeit on main Rd, caters for dogs too,
Devlinouk . 2024-08-29
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Went with my cousin today for breakfast. Both had traditional full English Cooked perfectly, brilliant service, really friendly and welcoming atmosphere
Helen Nevins . 2024-08-28
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The food was great, but the waiting staff was mediocre. It wasn't that busy, but it was difficult to get the staff's attention to place orders. All in all an okay experience.
Jeroen Wagenaar . 2024-08-28
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Family of 5; 3 adult 2 kid (1 vegan) Good food, decent portions. Very cosy decor.
Cheddy . 2024-08-27
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Would not go back I would not give any place a bad review bit in this case I have to 4 of us went in on Sunday for the roast and 2 of the dinners were cold and 1 with the roast beef dinner had 1 small slice of beef and being honest all wee payd for was 4 plates of potatoes and veg would not recommend this place for so called Sunday roast !!!
Thomas matthews . 2024-08-27
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Only had drinks here , was nice. Has a place to sit out side too
Mark Jones . 2024-08-26
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Fast service, good food and a wide variety of beers.
loris1357 . 2024-08-26
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Both ordered pie of the day which was steak and ale. Unfortunately both found the quality poor, substituted peas for carrots as one of us don’t like peas but the carrots were still quite raw. In terms of being £20-25 per head for a meal and a drink, we expected better quality of the food its self. Quick service and atmosphere good on the other hand.
Katie E . 2024-08-24
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Fast service at the bar, card payments accepted and that was good as we had just arrived and parked up for the weekend and needed a drink 🍸
Anthony Dillon . 2024-08-23
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Lovely find. The food was really tasty and plentiful . Lovely friendly staff especially our server (platted beard).
Jan Wms . 2024-08-22
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Very good value and nice food. However the service was very slow.
Chris Preece . 2024-08-20
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Super recommended, this restaurant is opposite the Peter Rabbit Museum and close to the pier, very convenient, the food is delicious, they are very warm and willing to help you, the atmosphere is great, the songs are great
Sixu Lee . 2024-08-20
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Dropped my nuggies!! They good tho
George Ison . 2024-08-17
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Nice old and cozy pub with a good mood atmosphere
gabriel negrutiu . 2024-08-13
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No staff to do greeting. Didn’t ask if we want to wait for a table and just said some tables were booked. Disappointed with the zero service and turned away.
Gary8 Ring . 2024-08-11
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Absolutely not worth coming here for the food. I ordered a superfood salad with halloumi as an extra. It was missing the quinoa and almonds and generally what was served was a poor excuse for what was claimed to be a superfood salad. A pile of soggy, tasteless couscous and about 10 pomegranate seeds. The dish included 2 florets of overcooked broccoli and 2 lumps of halloumi indelicately dropped on top of the couscous and rendered barely edible with dollops of some kind of mustard dressing rather than the lemon dressing that was promised on the menu. My husband had ribs on which was very little meat. This place seems to ride on location, serving a captive audience of tourists poor quality food with no need to work towards securing repeat business. Go somewhere else! One thing that this place did have going for it - there was a young boy serving and he really did graft! So helpful and hard-working.
Emily Topping . 2024-08-10
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Great staff really friendly with my kids
Daniel Curley . 2024-08-09
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Warm and welcoming service, pet friendly, and excellent food within such a beautiful town. I'm glad we chose The Flying Pig Pub after exploring long and hard across Windermere.
Owen . 2024-08-09
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Great breakfasts (what we came for); friendly staff, reasonable prices
Peter Strouhal . 2024-08-08
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An otherwise nice meal was spoiled by being told we couldn't have tap water because of a UK wide drinking water issue. This seems to be a mystery to the rest of the UK, or, in fact, Bowness. Additionally, the bill included a service charge (unusual for a pub) and they requested a tip on top.
James Norman . 2024-08-07
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Disappointed food and service, would not recommend
Nancy L . 2024-08-07
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Food was very tasty, reasonably priced for the area, staff very friendly and the service was quick. The only downside was that we paid a £30 deposit which we was told wasn't coming off the bill and was to be refunded by head office, this doesn't make sense, as you pay the deposit expecting it to come off the bill, hence the 4 stars and not the full 5 stars.
Jon Darlington . 2024-08-01
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Have been there for Sunday lunch. It was lovely with such friendly staff and good choices. On another occasion went back for breakfast as selection was varied and very well priced. There is an extra £1.95 deal for bottomless juice or coffee, which was also a great value for money added bonus. The staff on shift, Daisy and Dan were super friendly and went above and beyond for our picky requests. Would highly recommend a visit for any time of the day!
Imogen Hall . 2024-07-30
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Dog friendly. It was alright otherwise. Table was dirty, food was completely bland without any flavour (but well cooked). Service was great - attentive, and fast.
Benjamin Schmauss . 2024-07-29
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Great breakfast, service was great, and presentation was good. Only criticism would be my beans were lukewarm
Emz Platt . 2024-07-28
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Visited to have a drink or two. Very pleasant surroundings, good atmosphere and a tasty looking menu. Will be back to eat soon. We returned last night for an impromptu dinner out. No booking, but we was welcomed by very friendly staff, food was very good and well priced. Would definitely be back. Thanks to all your staff.
Ricki Toyer . 2024-07-26
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We visited one evening during our stay across the water in Far Sawrey. Good amount of choices on the menu and reasonable prices. Friendly staff made us feel welcome, would definitely return
Amy Plumb . 2024-07-25
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Coffies took a moment to arrive, but the staff was very friendly and nice. Very dog friendly as well. My only point would be that the music was a bit loud for my taste.
Roy de la Cour . 2024-07-24
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Stopped here for breakfast while the Missus pooped to Beatrix Potter opposite. Friendly Staff, Cooked breakfast was nice but toast bit overdone for my liking.
Ade Maiden . 2024-07-20
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Just visited with my wife, we both had the rotisserie chicken and it was awesome!! The chicken was lovely and tender, the chips were crispy and the slaw and salad added the finishing touch to a superb, tasty meal served by very friendly staff in a great atmosphere. Will definitely return and recommend to others!!
Dave Mc . 2024-07-19
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Good menu choices, very tasty food, friendly service. Family & dog friendly, very busy for a Tuesday evening, clearly a popular place! Would visit again.
Donna G . 2024-07-11
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Lunchtime snacks with a brew. So-so on all levels. Tourists everywhere as we expected. Staff friendly but pretty much DIY service these days.
Bob Price . 2024-07-10
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Excellent traditional pub in a beautiful location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good choice of food. Only downside was the wait. Would definitely recommend.
Bryan Hancock . 2024-07-07
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A great bar to have a drink on a Saturday afternoon. Shame that it was so popular that there was a 40 minute wait for food. We were hungry so couldn’t wait sorry, but the food looked good.
Anton B . 2024-07-06
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Food is mediocre at best and overpriced. Service was efficient but apathetic. Won’t be returning. Don’t waste your money.
CP1 . 2024-07-05
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Nice food. Pricier than some places but for its location and quality, I didn't mind paying. A couple of cask ales on and friendly staff. Unfortunately, we had a long wait before our order was taken and had to chase them up while our toddler was getting restless.
Catherine Mason . 2024-07-04
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A group of 11 of us had booked for an evening meal. When we arrived, our table was ready. However it was the same time as an England match and we asked if we could possibly be moved to where there was a screen. The team couldn’t do enough to help us and showed us to a sheltered outdoor area where we had the place to ourselves! Food and service was great. We will definitely visit agaim if we are in the area.
Keir Simister . 2024-07-02
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Lovely food and staff. Dog friendly.
Lee Mc . 2024-07-02
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Great pub atmosphere, friendly staff and nice beer. The food is borderline awful though. We had a large group of 10 eating and 6 of the 10 meals were dry, stale and bland. Half rotisserie chicken was well over cooked and chips were stale. Burgers were dry, bland and burnt with stale chips. Ribs were dry. I suspect most food is cooked and reheated to order and they get away with it due to tourist trade.
RB2407 . 2024-07-02
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Food just ok . The staff make this place a good place to visit . Shame about the food ! 😞
Michele Calhoon . 2024-07-01
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Very nice food well worth a visit
John Morley . 2024-06-30
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We both really enjoyed the meal the only problem that they have got is that they don't tell you about the 5% service charge we are both pensioners they should have told my husband who paid the bill that there is a service charge as he wouldn't have left the person another tip we didn't realise that there was a service charge on the bill . I only noticed when I looked at the bill as we were heading back to the carpark so the staff should have mentioned this to us
Lorraine Heames . 2024-06-30
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We had a brilliant experience at The Flying Pig. Lovely food, brilliant and very accommodating staff who looked after our large party really well. Great Gluten Free options too. Highly recommend.
Anna Wood . 2024-06-30
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decent meal, small portions and as pricey as you'd think for a tourist area
Graham Cram . 2024-06-30
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Went for drinks sat outside in the sun watching the world go by.
Brendan Finlayson . 2024-06-29
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Good location, pretty decent menu. Meal deal for early eaters. Good selection of beers.
Colin Waring . 2024-06-27
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Had food and drinks here whilst visiting the area for a few days. The pub is lovely, dog friendly and the staff are all really nice. The food was fab and very well priced. Halloumi fries were exceptional! Definitely worth visiting if you are in the area.
Pippa Dredge . 2024-06-20
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Its a pub - and its menu is a) unclear on pricing when it comes to offers and b) is charging more than Dishoom, Flat Iron, Gloria. £18 for a fish n chips is outrageous lol. Otherwise, its pub food, tastes like pub food, shouldnt be trying to be anything more than a pub.
Chris Duta . 2024-06-20
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Not good food. We had fish & chips which were very over cooked and dry. The mushy peas were a lump of cold green stuff!! Mussels were sent back as cold! Service was okay. Sausage & mash was passable, just. Would definitely not be visiting again and would not recommend.
lau s . 2024-06-20
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For those who wants to order their EARLY BIRDS, don't only ask the waiter girls, ask the cashier. They CHANGED the early bird timing by pen in their menu from 6.30pm to 6pm. We reached around 5.48pm and seated around 5.50pm. The waiters seemed to ignore you (we tried to raise/wave our hands several times) until near 6pm. When they finally wanted to take order, we asked the girl whether we could still enjoy the early bird set and she said 'yes'. After dinner, the cashier told us that we could not get the early bird set because the order timing in their system passed 6pm. The ambience of the pub is good and relaxing. The location is strategic, near the lake. Most of the foods were delicious, the mussel starter was very good with only 1-2 unopened. The chicken rotisserie was a good one. The burger patties were moist and tasty. The sausage was good and I liked its sides. The pork was tender and could be counted as the best dish that we had in this pub. The sticky toffee pudding was very tasty.
Agus Wiwanto . 2024-06-17
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Good Sunday roasts at a good price. I had an issue with my dessert but this was promptly removed from the bill with plenty apologies from the waiting staff. The music in the dining area was a bit loud, although I’d imagine it would have been turned down if I had asked. Would happily visit here again.
Ben Donaldson . 2024-06-17
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Really nice pub, we sat where it was waitress service. Very good atmosphere. We had Gammon, egg and chips and scampi and chips which also had a lovely salad and dressing. All very tasty
KATHRYN JONES . 2024-06-15
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Enjoyable. Cumberland sausage and Cheese and Haddock Rarebit were both very tasty indeed.
Grant Bucknell . 2024-06-14
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Cumberland sausage sandwich with the best chips in the Lakes! Washed down with a glass of cider. Mr was well catered for with a choice of 4 non alcoholic beers & well impressed with the ice cold Guinness zero. Dog friendly with plenty of room between the tables, and fantastic service.
Ali M . 2024-06-14
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Quality place. Staff were cracking too And the steak 🥩 Tomahawk Done 👍 Thanks Team
Stevie Brown . 2024-06-12
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I stopped at this lovely pub to freshen up a bit while walking along the lake, and the first thing I liked was the attention of the staff guys, sorry for not leaving more pictures but I only had a couple of beers. I loved the terrace where you can enjoy the views over the main road, this day there was a lot of motorbikes and I enjoyed watching them passing by on the road, the place is very clean, and from what I saw on the menu the food is varied and the prices affordable.
Jose Mendoza (Ralf X) . 2024-06-12
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Loved it here visited from newcastle for my birthday and will defo recommend it to others
john miley . 2024-06-12
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It was easy to book a table online. We were welcomed and shown to our table. Service was friendly and quick. We all ordered roast dinners. The dinners were lovely except the quality and volume of meat. The lamb especially looked like one of those ready meals. The beef was better but still not great quality. The price isn't cheap so you'd expect a better quality of meat. Especially considering places near by serve good quality meat with bigger portions. It was a shame as the rest was lovely
Andrew Symons . 2024-06-10
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People were very friendly. Atmosphere was good. Also it is a very dog friendly pub 😀
Neil Button . 2024-06-05
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Staff absolutely lovely! Chatty and polite from first entering the pub. Full English breakfast was fantastic. Will definitely be returning next time we are in Bowness.
Charlotte Ellwood . 2024-06-01
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Sunday roast was amazing. Try to get there earlier as they sold out of the trio. Veggie roast was also good for my partner.
James Biggs (Jarmes) . 2024-05-27
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Lovely home cooked food, great service, very welcoming
Carol Murphy . 2024-05-27
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Took shelter here with my pup on a rainy Sunday morning whilst the rest of the family visited The World of Beatrix Potter attraction. The staff were friendly and I was served a delicious hot chocolate. Dog friendly, he was offered water and treats, there is also a dog menu available on request.
David Allen . 2024-05-26
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Great food friendly staff. Will be visiting again.
chris wilkes . 2024-05-26
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Only sat outside to drink. Pub was heaving tho.
Chris Fox . 2024-05-21
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Excellent food was fantastic Atmosphere was amazing Service by Maisie was second to none and was so friendly she was a STAR
Jane Jolly . 2024-05-17
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