The Lifeboat Inn in Allerdale

Lunch time sandwiches were great with lovely service

Superb fish and chips and special of Turkey and ham pie. Will be returning

Incredible food and dog friendly which is always a bonus. Highly recommend fish chips.

Always good food. Let down by choice of real ales.

Amazing lasagne and steak meal service great. Dog friendly too

A nice plate of food, well worth a visit.

Fantastic carvery for Sunday lunch- amazing value at £10.95 for a large plateful of delicious food!

Nice friendly atmosphere,and the food was excellent,would recommend.

Good old fashioned boozer, great beer good food,great staff

Great staff, friendly service and great food with a friendly atmosphere. Been many times. Very small inside but staff go out of their way to accommodate you. Will keep going

Nice pub, brilliant cheese burger, good Guinness, an open fire, friendly staff, I'll definitely visit again.

Well, it's worth a visit fresh carvery on a Sunday 12 until 3. Might have to wait for a table, downstairs dog friendly and outside.

Holidaying locally and after a bit of research decided we’d pop in for Sunday lunch. Carvery was amazing, 3 big, thick slices of meat with lots of fresh veg! Also the option to add pie, sausages and chicken in gravy. 5 types of potatoes and a great selection of veggies. Atmosphere was great too, staff very friendly. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

Called in yesterday for lunch as a table of four plus our 3 month old granddaughter. Our first visit, but it won't be our last as the food, service and staff were excellent. A good menu with ample portions. Highly recommended 👍

Best carvery I've had. Friendly staff. Pub a bit dated inside but I like it that way. Will definitely go back again.

Called today for the best carvery in west Cumbria it's that good we got one for our Xmas lunch tomorrow

Reasonable pint of Lowswater. Didn't eat but food looked nice.

Typical harbour with a fine reputation for homemade food. Selection of wines and beers including real ales. We've been going to The Lifeboat for many years. Only downside is Parking which means walking up a short but steepish bank. Recommend booking in evening. .

Excellent carvery choice of meats and pie and sausages. Plenty of vegetables. Lovely atmosphere. Great value. Will definitely return when in the area.

Dont trust this place. This guys brother smokes illegal drugs and has a sorid shed.

Excellent service food was lovely top staff 👍

We called in on the off chance of food. Friendly staff, friendly locals and wonderful food! 4 adult meals, 4 drinks 2 of which were alcoholic £55! Food was beautiful and portions very generous.

Great welcome Good food Dog friendly Good beers

Delicious food,generous portions.nice polite friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

Staff very friendly, however the food was dreadful. We ordered fish and chips, and although it looked very impressive, the fish was so oily, we could not eat much of it. In fact it was the worst I have ever had. Shame.

Service staff was courteous and helpful when we asked about desserts. Food portions are large by Asian standards. Waiting staff automatically placed order for the more expensive cod fish and chip without asking us which one when we asked for fish and chips. Luckily the price difference is only 1.50£. But it’s ok as food was fresh and tasty.

Not very good quality, but fair portions of reasonably priced food...and Timothy Taylor Landlord on draft, but may be too warm in summer. Dated, basic interior with a few tables outside, unfortunately appears to attract thoughtless noisy groups.

Popped in here after a days walking. What a pleasant experience. Firstly nice friendly staff, helps when you’re a lone traveller. Really pleased to have a roast dinner option,such a nice change from chips with everything. Even better, I was able to order the ‘child’s portion’ so nothing was wasted. It was lovely. Why can’t more pubs be like this? Well done The Lifeboat Inn x

We popped in for Sunday Lunch. The Sunday Lunch was a carvery. The food was absolutely excellent. Can not fault the food what so ever. Very busy so lots of people agree. The only reason for dropping a star is to do with taking your dog. The pub gets busy and has limited space. I would not recommend taking a large dog inside and also dogs are not allowed to go upstairs where the food is being served. So you need to stay downstairs where one needs to stay with the dog while the other goes upstairs to be served with the food. I would leave the dog at home to enjoy your meal here. It does state dog friendly. I would go again I can’t stress enough how great the food is.

Very quick and friendly service. Excellent food and beer.

Had another lovely meal, always class home cooked fresh food, dog friendly, reasonably priced and lovely people 100% recommended

Popped in here for a pint before visiting the aquarium and thought the place was good so after the aquarium we went back in and tried to get some food to be told the kitchen was closed (we did not realise how long we had been in the aquarium). Got a pint anyway and sat outside contemplating getting a Greggs instead when the blond lady behind the bar came out and said although the kitchen had closed she had checked and they could still do us a sandwich and chips so we said yes please! Tuna mayo sandwich and proper cooked chips were lovely so thank you for going the extra mile!

Located right on the harbor at Maryport. With a real marine themed atmosphere. Nice pub

We were staying in nearby Allonby and we're recommended here to eat so off we went. When we arrived it seemed very busy outside, it was a lovely night, as we entered it was full inside but we saw a sign directing us to seats upstairs, and there were plenty, we chose a take and the boys went to order drinks and get menus. The waitress came and took our orders and when the food arrived we were not disappointed, all home made and piping hot and the portions were huge. Well with the money and drinks were reasonably priced, the staff were lovely and friendly and the service was spot on. We'll definitely be back and will definitely recommend.

Beautiful little pub really friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was lovely and staff were friendly . The food was delicious and good value for money I would definitely recommend this place and will be back.

Food very tasty, staff really welcoming and pleasant nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Hidden Gem

Really nice Friday night dinner here waitress chatty and funny.

There was 16 of us for Sunday lunch...the food and service was tremendous...great staff

Lovely friendly pub. We called in for lunch, plenty of seating area downstairs and upstairs. We ordered our food and it arrived quickly. It's been a long time since I have had a good bar meal with homemade chips. Definitely recommend a visit.

A great place to go for Sunday lunch and pint,a busy place and service is excellent,will be visiting again soon.

Fab dog friendly busy pub in Maryport. Huge portions. Lots of seating inside and out including upstairs seating for those who prefer to enjoy food minus dogs. Enjoyed fresh fish & chips, lasagne, chicken burger and lemon & blueberry cake - all delicious and fab value for money. Would def return when visiting the area.

Didn't have any food there but the staff were lovely and great atmosphere

Been a few times the food is always lovely and the service is great

Fab place to eat...too much meat but not complaining...deffo 10/10.....u need to eat here..its gorgeous xx

Went out down to the lifeboat today,and wow the Sunday carvery was absolutely amazing,so much to choose from in meat alone,gammon,pork,beef,turkey,chicken in gravy,Cumberland sausage.there was carrots,peas,mash,roasties,bolied potatoes,irish mash,gravy,meat pie.could not fit it on plate it also was lovely and hot.4 people ,4 carverys,2 pints of lager a pint of Coca-Cola and half a lager every for 58 quid..we will be back just stunning and to top it off,there was live music band outside.staff were great and hugely welcoming..

Delicious food & great value. ❤️

Would highly recommend a visit we will definitely go back service and food absolutely outstanding

Fully recommend this pub. Great that my dog could go in. Had a fantastic main meal the only disappointment was we were to full to have a pud!!!

Its a big fat NO from !! Avoid if you are a tourist ! Located near the Maryport harbour I thought it would be a perfect spot to stop for a dinner and cold beer after exploring this beautiful town. I was really fancying local fish and Chips I looked up the Google reviews for this pub and all looked promising and sounded inviting. From the outside the building looked very pretty and welcoming with big sign outside for Fish and Chips served here. I need to add that there was 9 of us, proffesional group of multicultural friends with two children having a holiday in beautiful Maryport. The place was very busy inside with only one person serving and she looked very stressed out Firstly there wasn't big enough seating area for all of us so we joint the 3 tables together. Tables was very wonky and we had very uncomfortable chairs and we was often bump into while seating by people trying to get to the bar (as not enough space between the tables by the bar ) We all decided to order Fish and chips as those was advertised at the front of the pub and we seen people around us in the pub eating them. At the bar the woman who was serving informed us that they stopped serving the Fish and Chips as they run out. She didn't offer any alternative dish or given us any recommendation. I'd like to point out that they was still falsely advertising at this point in front of the pub that they are serving the Fish and Chips. As we was tired after walking we decided just to stay and order different dishes of the menu. I had the roast dinner which wad okay, good portion, plenty of meat byt sadly the only veggies was carrots and peas that tasted and looked like they been cooking for a week. As we was about to leave approx 20 minutes later I looked over and there was at list 4 tables with people eating fish and chips !!! I couldn't believe my eyes so I went over to the bar and I asked the woman that I thought they didn't serve fish and chips today she answer yes sorry we didn't but now we are as we got some more in! Seriously ?! What kind of place is that?! We spend over £150 between us in space of a 30 minutes on food and drinks to be treated like that. The woman working there made me feel like its a local pub for only local people. I don't know if she had a bad day or what but she needs to learn some customer skills. Sadly that was disappointing expierience and a place that I wouldn't recommend for outsider's * to dine in. I Definitely didn't feel comfortable or welcomed here. I'd like to add that I absolutely love Maryport and would recommend that you visit this beautiful town and locals are very friendly and welcoming sadly can't say this about this pub.

Great little place. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and good food (big portions!)

Phoned in to see if we could order a delivery, but was told they don’t offer that anymore. I asked if I could order a takeaway meal to be collected instead, and was told that wasn’t something they did either, despite their Facebook page saying otherwise. Was then cut off before being able to say anything else. I understand restaurants get busy, but give your potential customers a chance to speak, at least! A shame, as the food looks great online.

Called to order a takeaway roast dinner. Asked if they still delivered, which was a no, so asked about takeaway and the woman just said, "No, sorry, we're not doing that at present," and then put the phone down. The Lifeboat was recommended to us and this was our first experience with them. Not a great first impression.

Absolutely great 👍 we were visiting family. We are self's from NI with our dog . Lifeboat is dog friendly yeaaaaah!!!!! We'll be back ......

the landlady was a very friendly and helpful person, we had a lovely meal, the legendary fish and chips lived up to previous reviews, a delicious tasty meal at a great price.

Called in today, very busy, but not long in queue. Excellent roast ,nearest to home made I've had. Good and hot,

This is a very nice pub serving food. Close to the harbour.

Just been in the lifeboat for our dinners absolutely lovely

Found the staff very friendly and dogs was allowed which made us happy, drinks are at a good price and the place was clean. We both ordered Fish, chips and mushy peas which to tell you the truth was the best I’ve had in a long time, did ask if the fish was caught locally to which I was answered “it wasn’t”. The only down side was the food was limited due to a broken grill (nobody’s fault) but at £13.95 I would have expected locally caught fish……… a nice find!

every time we go to mary port we always go to this pub 🍻 dog 🐶 friendly and not too bad on the price of the meal and the staff members are very friendly and on a nice day sitting outside or sitting in the side it's up to you.

Best pub fish and chips in West Cumbria

This is a fantastic pub. With great portions, friendly staff. Would highly recommend

This was our first ever visit to Maryport, so took pot luck on where to go for lunch - thank goodness we chose the Lifeboat Inn. They catered very well for my wife’s dietary requirements and my cod and chips was nothing short of sensational. Will definitely visit again.

Great food, good service and nice atmosphere.

Good beers Good food. Good service. Little hard for disabled access but it's a old pub. Dog friendly but think big dog's small public area's don't mix. Non the less worth a visit.

Good food, good prices & friendly atmosphere

Lovely meal , salad with 3 meats Beef,Ham, Turkey plenty of salad , coleslaw ,Chips were extra but we're home made Very busy, quick service,it's the first time we've been here and will back again,when we visit Maryport,good value and good helpings

Excellent selection of food and beers, significant portion sizes. Definitely returning when next in the area

Delicious, good value and as much as you can eat.

Everything about The lifeboat inn is excellent. I would recommend the Stake and Guinness pie 👌

Had a pint each. Not much atmosphere but traditional pub with some nice touches

Good Value Lovely food with proper homemade chips a rarity these days generous portions & excellent efficient servive .

Delicious Food reasonably priced & good portion size also excellent service .only glich was no HP sauce its a great British tradition 😁

Lovely place to eat, very good portions and fast service, friendly staff and great location, highly recommended 👍🏻 👌🏻 🙂

Friendly clean ..well maintained toilets ...excellent pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord £3.80 Most certainly be back

Found this place by chance, very friendly welcome and the food was lovely and very large portions.

Great carvery and very reasonably priced. Staff were helpful and friendly. Glad we got in early as it got busy quickly.

.Lovely food, plenty of choice and reasonable.

Having eaten here on numerous occasions I must say I have never had a poor meal without experiencing excellent service. I particularly enjoy their mixed meat salad but all meals highly recommended.

Fantastic family run place. Great food and great atmosphere. Do not miss when visiting Maryport..

Lovely food and drink. Great service and lovely staff. Look forward to our next visit

Lovely staff and great food. A great pub for a meal or just a drink. Feels really cosy inside.

Cheap as chips Sunday carvery brilliant

Great food nice staff got to try it

You know what, fair play… not fancy and doesn’t pretend to be… best Sunday toast I’ve had in ages… miles better than the trendy Alberts in Manchester and a third of the price.

Booked here for lunch as we were let down by somewhere else. Wow, will be coming back. Proper pub food, beer and atmosphere. Staff incredible and welcoming too.

Wow! I can honestly say it is one of the best steak dinners i have ever had! Rob was so friendly and attentive. You won't be disappointed in visiting this lovely traditional style pub

Nice pub, lovely food and dog friendly.

Great food, drink and welcome. Highly recommended.

Great food. In a lovely setting.

Stayed in Maryport for 4 nights, went to Lifeboat on our first night and the following 3 nights as well. Staff and customers were very friendly, food was great with generous portions at good prices. Dogs are welcome as well.

Popped in here today - what a great place. Very welcoming, dog friendly, great beer, lovely food and all very good value. Refreshingly good (and quiet) background music too. Absolutely loved it.

A must visit great food , lovely staff and a great log fire for those cold days

Fish and chips are amazing best I've had in a long time.

Food. Staff. The atmosphere was excellent. Could have stayed there all day. Cannot wait to go back.

One of the few pubs that beat me, no room for dessert. All the food was delicious and plentiful in a good old pub. Loved it

During an extended stay in Maryport, Cumbria we had the pleasure of visiting The Lifeboat a number of times. First impressions are that it is definitely a popular local haunt. So much so that it can sometimes be extremely busy and getting a table down...

Gorgeous food but very, very busy.

Top pub with excellent service and great food at reasonable price

Fantastic place to visit and great staff and beers.

We popped in for Sunday carvery off spec. This is not high-class dining. However, staff very friendly and helpful. Cosy fire roaring. Dogs welcome but only downstairs. Carvery is upstairs, but food can be brought downstairs to eat. Good selection of Carvery meat and vegetables,...