The Kings Arms in South Lakeland

A very disappointing experience. Staff friendly and helpful, drinks OK but food below par. On next visit will use another pub

Ate here one night whilst staying in Hawkshead..the food was average pub grub.. wasn’t very impressed just feels a bit grubby and could do with a good clean inside..

As restrictions were still in placed when we stayed in a Hawkshead lodge, we were only able to either eat outside the pub or tqke-away; we opted for take-away. Meals ordered were Belly Port with mash, jus, veg.......excellent meal. Pesto pasta with peppers, garlic bread....................again excellent. Lovely young lady served us, very pleasant. Another evening when it was drizzling we sat outside for drinks, only a few tables occupied, the tables were cleared by a chap who we think was the manager...............not a word was said, no greeting, no pleasantries. Could do better.

Visité para tomar una copa ya que habíamos reservado para el té de mi cumpleaños esa noche esperando a una dama muy miserable y abrupta que nos dijo dónde no podíamos sentarnos, ¡me sentí como niños traviesos de la escuela! Regresé para el primer plato de la cena, bien, bistec agradable si un poco rosa para medio, pero en general una comida sabrosa si no es cara, ¿volveríamos a visitar? Tal vez ?

Muy recomendable comida deliciosa en Kings Arms No estoy seguro de por qué este sitio establece un ridículo mínimo de 100 caracteres para reseñas de este tipo para ser honesto.

Safer to book for a table to eat, the food was farly priced and acceptable quality , the service friendly and the beer good and local.

Table service only but it's not. The old woman will repeatedly walk past you as you try and get her attention and try and ask for anything. For over 10 minutes we sat there so thought we'd see how it would take to order. It was 17 minutes before another younger staff member asked for our order. Not the best way to do table service.

We ate here last week one evening and had a couple of beers in outside at other points during the week. We both had the steak pie which was nice as it was real short crust. Chocolate brownies afterwards were fairly off the shelf. Good social distancing of tables, except the one right under the bar which thankfully we didn't have. Would have expected serving staff to be wearing masks?

We had a fantastic stay at this warm, friendly and delightful place. A couple of days away did us the power of good. We were treated so well - the staff were an absolute delight - couldn't do enough for you. A credit to the owners. The room was small but cosy and quaint - loved it. The bed was very comfortable - we slept very well. The food was excellent. The breakfasts were varied and very tasty. Large portions of scrambled eggs which I couldn't eat but were lovely. We dined here too and the food was wonderful. Full of flavour and well presented. Definitely recommend The Kings Arms in Hawkshead for staying and dining. Can;t say enough about this place - a little gem in a beautiful little village.

We had one meal here during our stay in Hawkshead. We were looking forward to returning here having enjoyed meals here in previous years. Food was ok but sadly not as good as we have had before, meat in steak pie was rather tough. We ate in the bar as restaurant was full but seating in bar is rather cramped and not conducive to enjoying a meal. Will we try again next time we visit, I am not sure!

I love this place, you really can get well packed in here and the atmosphere is great, a touch on the expensive side but the ale and the food are really very good

.Again its a dog friendly bar and very busy . Be warned you cannot reserve a table in the bar so its first come first served basis suggest you get there before 6 o'clock for your evening meal.

Nice food and service here. We pre booked for the evening which is best to do as it gets busy. The chicken in creamy mushroom sauce and the pies are tasty.

Arrived in Hawkshead after a long drive from Scotland we were recommended the kings arms by a local who said it was music night so we headed off to the pub to be greeted by ignorant no eye contact bar staff who seemed to be just doing their job now I work in hospitality and if my staff had that attitude I would be appalled . Another couple sitting near us had ordered food and were told to goto the bar for their drinks even though their food had been served and was going cold again a hospitality faux pas. Now I understand it’s busy seasons and you have been on a long shift but a smile and eye contact costs nothing , we therefore went to queens arms and received a lovely welcome .You have a well established gem of a pub it seems a shame some staff let it down

Estuvimos en Hawkshead todo el día para un concierto nocturno en la iglesia, así que tuvimos tres visitas a los Kings Arms durante el día.Primero fue nuestra llegada al pueblo, reuniéndonos con la familia y disfrutando de un refrigerio a la hora del almuerzo. Excelente comida aunque un poco en la parte superior por el precio (pero este es el Distrito de los Lagos). Buena selección de cerveza local.Después de un paseo por la tarde disfrutamos de un refrigerio previo al concierto. De nuevo excelente. Raciones de buen tamaño.Luego, finalmente, después de nuestro concierto, disfrutamos de una bebida deliciosa.Si volvemos a visitar Hawkshead, nos dirigiremos directamente a Kings Arms.

great pub in lovely village,,, very good food,fair price ,,, beers a little limited, great atmosphere,, some live entertainment on occasions,, has accomodation

Nuestro anfitrión nos recomendó este pub en Summer Hill Country House y después de ver el menú, fuimos y reservamos una mesa. Pudieron acomodarnos antes de la hora reservada y nos sentimos muy bienvenidos por cada miembro del personal con el que nos encontramos. La comida era abundante, deliciosa y con una excelente relación calidad-precio. Lo disfrutamos mucho, reservamos una mesa para la noche siguiente.

Great selection of beer, outdoor seating, superb Sunday lunch, but the menu is traditional but all looked great. Friendly staff, very popular.

Nos alojamos en Hawkshead mientras visitábamos la zona en nuestro 'Calendario de Rastreo', donde durante todo el año visitamos cada pub en un Calendario de Pubs de País Inglés. . May fue un pub en Elterwater, aunque decidimos quedarnos en Hawkshead pero no en el Kings Arms Hotel, aunque creo que los cuatro deseábamos haberlo hecho. Sin embargo, visitamos aquí un par de veces durante una noche para tomar una copa y cenar. Encontramos que el personal era agradable pero un poco serio, aunque esto era comprensible cuando se ve algo de lo que tienen que soportar de los "turistas" y algunos de los lugareños, sin embargo, el barman exhibió un muy buen sentido del humor. . Así que solo diré que era un buen pub para pasar el tiempo y la comida que teníamos. Todos fuimos por Cumberland Sausage and Mash, fue agradable ya un precio razonable. . Gran selección de cervezas, que parecía que un cliente había probado claramente todos y cada uno, y sin duda varios de los espíritus también. . seguimos esperando que se cayera, pero finalmente logró acoplarse con la barra y quedarse dormido en posición vertical. . Es agradable ver que los perros también fueron bienvenidos aquí con varios perros grandes en evidencia, que se encuentran alrededor del lugar, lo que hace difícil negociar una ruta segura hacia el bar. No es una mala noche en general.

This is one of the true gems of the village. The food is out of this world and the staff are amazing; a true asset to the business!

Pequeño y muy bien conservado. Es un Pub que reune a locales y visitantes en la esencia de Cumbria. Muy bien atendido. La Cumberland Cream es de las mejores cervezas que he probado.

Visité el King Arms en la víspera de Navidad.

¡Qué gran lugar pequeño! ! Es un pub, un restaurante y un hotel, todo en uno. No puedo hablar por la parte del hotel (ya que estaban reservadas cuando intenté hacer reservas) pero el bar era genial. Los camareros Andy y Jamie fueron amables y atentos. Una gran selección de cervezas, un montón de cosas locales para probar, que es increíble. A la hora de la cena fuimos recibidos por el gerente, Ed, quien amablemente nos preguntó sobre nuestra experiencia en los Kings, lo cual fue muy acogedor. La comida salió rápidamente y fue absolutamente deliciosa: los champiñones rellenos con queso, tocino y nueces precedieron al plato de cordero henry, y nos fuimos satisfechos llenos y bastante satisfechos con la comida y el servicio. ¡10/10 recomendaría a cualquiera que visite el área del Distrito de los Lagos!

En una noche fría y lluviosa caminamos por el pequeño pueblo de Hawkshead en el Distrito de los Lagos. Encontramos este Pub y se convirtió en una de nuestras mejores experiencias. La comida era buena y el pub estaba lleno hasta el borde de la gente local, y la risa y la música. Tuvimos suerte en una noche en la que una mujer llamada Fiona canta una vez al mes. Más tarde se le unieron violinistas, bodhran y silbatos. Todos cantaban, ¡pero nadie bailaba porque no había espacio!

Got the last table available but it had to be 6pm very busy place the food was really good with a good choice of menu for starters mains sweets we only managed mains good beer and wines choice

Which is ideal after a good Lakes walk. A welcoming pub with a restaurant. The beer choice is very good and the service was pleasant. We enjoyed our visits - the phrase "shall we have another one" was used several times!

We ate here several times during the week and it was pretty good. The belly pork was nice, but could have been crispier and the burger was a classic pub burger. As with most places in the Lake District it was overpriced, but then again it's always busy. It's a great pub to sit outside on a summers day with a pint of loweswater gold watching the comings and goings in the village square.

Gluten Free menu was perfect for me and the food was amazing defo go back soon. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere.

After walking about 8 miles, we just sat and enjoyed watching others while sipping a Carlsberg on their patio. Check it out!

I visited with 5 members of my family and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food. The fish and chips which 3 of us had was among the best i have ever eaten. The batter was light and crisp and the fish succulent.

Lovely food with very generous portions, the full Cumbrian breakfast is massive all meals are served using quality produce served at both breakfast and dinner.

Visited for tea with our dog - friendly and cozy. Food very good especially the gammon which was large and very tender

We visited the Kings Arms on the last night of our wonderful stay in Hawkshead. The cottage we stayed in is literally 30 yards away and we usually visit this restaurant at some point in our stay. We went early as we had a long drive back to Leeds that night and I smiled when our hostess said she could squeeze us in ( because it was early they were not very busy)

As the title says the food was good and the room was cosy.The staff were friendly especially the landlord who we chatted to for some time as we were renting one of his cottages. There was a nice atmosphere there and the bar sounded lively as well. Will return.

The place was very busy, but they managed to find us a table. Choice of food was good, but seemed to be rushed. The steak and ale pie was very good but the gravy was a bit salty for my liking. The young staff were very attentive and chatty and promoted a nice atmosphere , which wasn’t the case when the manager/owner entered the restaurant. You could sense a change of atmosphere and he seemed to be hurrying tables to leave, maybe he had people waiting! I would return for another meal and hopefully the atmosphere would be more relaxed and less hurried.

Great pint of Hawkshead bitter in a pretty pub in the heart of the village. Landlord and staff very welcoming. Did not try food but having seen what others were having I wish I had

Our food and drink were all ok seating all a bit cramped in bar area although we usually prefer to eat in the bar.

we think that the Kings Arms have to up their game - we also visited other eateries which were more imaginative

We popped in for drinks only but the food looked lovely they were stretched to capacity with it being bank holiday and I think they should have employed more staff to cope.

This is a nice English traditional pub with seating outside and inside. Service was okay but not great. The menu was a bit limited - the only starter that really appealed to us was the squid ... which was sold out. Instead we had a bread basket with olives, hummus etc which was lovely. For mains we had been recommended the steak and ale pie which was very good, especially as not covered in crust on all sides. Also, had a sirloin teak which was very tasted but not served medium as ordered. I guess that's where you have to order medium rare to actually get it medium.

We recently dined here. The pub seems to lack the atmosphere of some of the other local pubs but is certainly okay.

From a quite limited menu, unless you like burgers, between us we chose the beef pie and and a duck dish. Desserts were fairly bog standard without too much taste -if I'd closed my eyes I wouldn't have known the gateau was chocolate flavoured.

Two of the party ordered the main course of grouse and it was inedible. My daughter could not even break the skin and when my son managed to do it for her it was raw. We did complain and were offered a steak knife to help and asked if we wanted something else. Two of us had wanted the steak but they had not got any left and neither had they any roast dinner left. These were the two who ended up with the grouse! The other meals were mediocre and we will not be going back! however the lady who served us did her best and we are not finding fault with her.

we booked for sunday evening meal but no roast left. pub ok for a drink and nice sitting outside but food not good.

Had a couple of drinks here and one meal. The ales were good as was the food. We would recommend the Burgers.

Ate here many times over the years and always enjoyed our meals. Service can be slow at peak periods but you know the food is being freshly cooked. Sometimes the choice of meals is better than others especially in the off-season when there seems to be more variation. All in all, value for money, friendly and accommodating staff, and good food!

pub food both varied and good quality with something for everyone at good value prices and good choice of beers. Friendly and helpful service.

Stopped off on several occasions during our stay in Hawkshead. Never managed to time it right for food (they have a break between 2:30-6pm), but there are a good selection of beers & they are dog friendly - water bowls are available too.

We called in here for lunch whilst in the town.. plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. WE sat out at the tables as it was a warm day, and watched the coming and goings...We just had a steak cibatta sandwich, and a fish goujon sandwich..with a bowl of hand cut chips Food was decent enough, and the local coniston brewery ales nice... Service was good, and price on par for what you pay in any of the pubs around here...

There is little choice in the village for an evening meal but we were pleased with the Kings Arms. The staff were attentive, the menu was good (typical pub grub) and served fairly quickly. We enjoyed the food though we did find that the chips/fries were undercooked and mentioned this to the manager - he apologised and said he would pass on the comment. All in all this was a better experience than one of the other pubs in the village.

We had evening meals here on two nights last week. The venison burger, pheasant, and gammon steak dishes are recommended. I would advise pre-booking here for evening meals because it is very popular and people get turned away if they haven't done so. The meals are mid-range prices. The drinks prices are typical of the area and not overly expensive. The main room in this pub is quite small but there are tables outside for when the weather is fine. The beer was fine. I would recommend a visit here.

Had lunch here with 3 friends, and we all enjoyed our food, with attentive staff and hearty, well presented food.

menu had a nice choice on it, not too busy. had a lovely meal in the bar area as we had a dog with us. staff friendly and efficient.

We both had steak and ale pie and we both agreed it was one of best pies we'd ever eaten. You could really taste the ale in it, the steak was lovely and tender and tasty. The accompanying chips and veg were very good too. The restaurant was clean and the staff excellent and pleasant.

Not as broad or adventurous as other pubs in the area but decent food and a good Sunday roast. Mixed staff - some very friendly, some, not at all.

We had a dinner in there.Tomato soup wasn't really good it was to much basil in..and felt its maybe come from tin?The main course was huge but tasteless!!The wild mushrooms pasta ahhhhhh so bad.the steak with fired egg and pineapple sounds good on the menu but wasn't good to eat!!We payed around £50 it was pointlessNever ever eat that bad food!!!!Next day we went to STOVE restaurant -we payed £52-and the FOOD and the service OMG 100%different 100%million times better!!!!We like traditional place/pub to go to eat we been lots of others but this one was so poor and bad experience. We don't recommend at all!

Lovely old pub with friendly locals, lovely landlord, great atmosphere and the best homemade steak and ale pie you will EVER enjoy.................so good that we asked if we could order some to take home...........thankfully we could, so 8 were duly ordered and have been demolished since we returned home. The hand made short crust pastry pies are just full of steak and Hawkshead ale gravy - utterly delicious.The other choices we made from the menu were lovely - my duck spring rolls were a real treat. The lunch menu is varied and we enjoyed our lunch there before heading back home.Definitely worth a visit but recommend you book in advance!

We both a lunch and evening meal, the home made ham sandwich was really tasty at lunch and the chicken pasta evening meal was one of the best pasta dishes I have had. Lovely old pub with plenty of atmosphere.

Friendly & welcoming staff. Like dogs too but the bar is rather 'cosy'. A quick coffee followed by a beer. Would return.

Have been coming here since I was a kid, quick visit today for a drink, big fire, friendly landlord, good place to hide from the rain.

Great people and food but would not recommend for families as by 11pm our family had no sleep due to noisy music.

nice bar area cosy,very friendly staff,and locals.had two meals there,both very tasty,good selection of beers

Landlord very friendly and great local knowledge. Evening meal was very good pub quality. Stayed same night as a singer performed. Great entertainer. Breakfast was one of the best we have ever had.

Went for dinner here on the first night of our Christmas break in beautiful Hawkshead. The food is really excellent, highly recommend the home cooked steak and ale pie and the sirloin steak which was cooked to perfection! The restaurant and bar staff and very welcoming and friendly and we had a lovely evening thank you, we will be back Christmas Day for a drink!

We had dinner at the kings on Saturday night the welcome is always warm and friendly.The staff were attentive and helpful and the food was well cooked and presented,the owners take care to utilise as much local produce as the seasons allow,all in all it was a good meal and we shall certainly return.

Two fish and peas with salad and a coffee £26. Overpriced for a quite nice meal.Wasn't worth it. Nothing else to say really.

This was our 2nd visit to Hawkshead and we loved this pub the first visit and weren't disappointed this time. Lovely place to eat, perfect location, right in the middle of the square. Lovely food and friendly service. Dog friendly, open all day but only serves food at specific times. A must visit.

Excellent meal, we were made very welcome. We had a lovely lunch and the service was great.It had a real nice friendly feel to the place.

Good range of drinks, bar staff very friendly, food menu very nice,,, well cooked and presented,, the restaurant could be better,, a little stark and uninviting, but dont let it put you off eating

This is a fantastic little pub which allows dogs in, we enjoyed the staff and atmosphere and tried every local ale they had to offer, we went there three nights in a row it was that good

The bar area is very small so it can feel quite cramped when busy and there aren't many seats. There is a separate dining area which has more space but none of the atmosphere. The food and drinks were good but the bright lighting and uninviting decor mean we wouldn't return to eat. Nice for a drink though if you can get a seat! I would have given 3.5 stars if I could to more accurately reflect the visit.

Really friendly lakeland welcome. Good pub lunch in traditional surroundings. Being very busy didn't stop the staff being welcoming and taking the time to explain menu options.

We tried to get a table on the friday night but they were really busy so we went back the next night and got a table i would recommend booking in advance if you can

Excellent choice of beers and food I had the steak and ale pie and wife had the steak.both lovely Very reasonable prices nice atmosphere. If you going on an evening park after 6 you don't have to pay for the parking

busy,which is a good sign. best to book for evening meal. good choice of dishes- no-one left hungry. guest ales on tap. good wines including wine of the month. service was efficient and friendly.

Lovely lively pub in the square. We had fish and chips and it was quite simply perfect. Great beer too. Will definitely return.

We were staying close by and visited for some drinks, found the pub a little a little smelly and this put us off staying for a meal. Service a little reserved.

Decent food, good beer, log fire , good service. What more can you ask.Also 10% off food if you are staying at the Waterside B&B. Every little helps!!!

A cosy pub in a little square in Hawkshead village. Friendly staff, a great menu and a fantastic selection of local ales.

A really nice traditional old pub with an open fire inside and nice outside seating. Food was tasty and portions were big. Small but a good selection of drinks.

Friendly atmosphere in a old world surrounding. Plenty of choice if you fancy dining here and some good beers on tap too.

Enjoyed a good wholesome evening meal at this interesting old pub in the centre of Hawkshead. Generous portions of food that would satisfy the most hearty of appetites. Friendly and attentive service made for an enjoyable experience.

Good, fresh, well-cooked pub food. Good menu choice. Local beer is very good (Hawkshead Brewery). Service was friendly and good, despite the restaurant being full. Booking essential, except perhaps in the depths of winter.

You need to book this place.We just popped in and there were only two slots spare.The pub is quaint and cosy and seems rather popular with everyone. The owner of our B&B actually took us across and introduced us. Amazing! We chose the earliest slot as we were hungry and had half an hour to wait as they start serving at 6pm. The place is very friendly with attentive staff and the food was amazing for such a small place....

We popped in for lunch and ate in the restaurant side. The bar was full as was outside on what was a beautiful day. The restaurant is small and extremely noisy with banging of door and music that was so loud that you could not hear yourself talk (why do these places have such loud music in such small rooms at lunchtime!). That said there was a lovely menu and specials board and each meal ordered was well presented and delicious and at a relatively good price. Desserts were very expensive though.

arriving late on a friday when all the pubs were busy this was perfect for us and the dog. very friendly, good beer and tasty burgers considering the veggie burger is often a poor relation. heated outside area although we could have taken the dog in to the bar. friendly staff!

We ate here on Sunday 18th September 2016 at around 5pm after dropping into Cartmel for a look around. The village itself is lovely and this pub is facing onto the main square, next door to another that I believe is run by the same owners. The menu is a good choice of british dishes, such as roast dinners (beef or lamb), ham shank, etc. We ordered a beef roast and the beef-and-Hawkshead-ale pie. Both were around £13. The roast was delicious. There was plenty of meat, a good selection of vegetables and plenty of meaty gravy. The pie was just as good. Very tasty pie filling which seemed never-ending and was full of meat and gravy. It came with whole roasted new potatoes and some al dente vegetables which I particularly enjoyed. The drinks and food were all well priced. My only small criticisms are that they appeared understaffed. When we first arrived we were the only people at the bar, but had to wait around 5 minutes to be served and almost walked out. The menus were also in a cheap plastic binder and pages were grubby. This is a shame as it doesn't live up to the standard of food served and could be solved very easily.Overall, I would thoroughly recommend this place and will be returning when I am next in Cartmel.

We only had coffee which was good, but the restaurant and bar looked inviting and we would have been happy to eat there.

After a poor experience at another pub we moved to have lunch here. Friendly welcome great service and a good choice of food. The four of us all had different meals and were well pleased with the food. Good portions, hot well cooked food served with a smile. This pub offers good value for money.

We were very pleased with a meal as part of our stay in Hawkshead. We both were extremely complimentary about our meal choice, and the price was a pleasant surprise too. Restaraunt was pleasantly airy despite an unseasonably warm night. Would definitely return.

Came with some friends and the food wasent brilliant but the staff seemed friendly enough. Is dog friendly in one section of the pub and the other customers didnt seem to bother by the dog being inside.

It was a Friday evening and we hadn't booked a table in the small restaurant but they managed to squeeze us in at a table that was reserved for later. There was a good choice of started of the menu but we only had mains which were very good. Nice atmosphere in the pub and great service.

Called for dinner and enjoyed it greatly. Although we had booked a table in the restaurant section we elected to eat outside such was the weather.Mrs D & I shared 4 starters, mostly of the seafood variety & enjoyed them immensely. Other choices went down well, as did the draught beer & vino blanco.Not cheap but you're not getting typical pub food.

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Pub with lots of atmosphere and amazing food. Staff are attentive and friendly. Extremely dog-friendly too!

We had a quick stop in Hawkeshead and found this little gem in the back square in Hawkeshead... Stopped for a pint whilst some of the family headed off to Beatrix Potters house about 2-miles away.Had some local beer, unfortunately they stop serving food at 2:30 so we had to move on to get a bite to eat

Ate here on Monday and we were served a mixed bag, food was good in parts but the mussels I had as a starter and my wife had as a main were poor, small tasteless and put in a cream sauce that lacked flavour.The pies were OK and the crab cakes got a thumbs up but I wouldn't rush back.

What a great pub and atmosphere. Super food and like everywhere we went, really friendly locals and staff. Ade Payne was playing guitar and singing, really good. The beer choice is quite varied but I stayed on the Loweswater Gold. Probably a good job as the one who must be obeyed said I over-indulged, fair comment as I felt a tad jaded the following day but, like a true holidaymaker I went back the next night and had some more. The barman was really great and even remembered my name on the second visit.

Booked a table in restaurant days before our arrival in Hawkshead, good job we did, it was a bank holiday weekend and very busy. Good food, prices not too bad, more reasonable than the Queens Head.Book restaurant if you prefer not to have dogs all around you when you are eating, the bar was full of them.......we have always had dogs and just love them, but do not want dogs noses and tails swishing the edge of the table when you are eating!!!!!!!!!!!!

Went here for drinks in the afternoon and then for a meal later. Food, beer and wine were all great. Would recommend to anyone staying in the Hawkshead area.