The Lifeboat Inn in Allerdale

A real gem of a place. Even though I'm local I'd never been in this place until recently. The staff are great, the food is good and the atmosphere is how a wee pun like this should be.

Ate a good Sunday carvery here alone after dropping someone at the railway station. Very acceptable. Staff friendly too.

Enjoyable and delicious food ...hubby had fish n chips ..I had chicken in peppercorn sauce both were yummy ..plus we ordered creamy mushrooms with garlic bread..that was scrumpy too. To drink hubby had a john smiths ..made his day ..he likes his bitter and me a Guinness. Not overly expensive either..friendly n helpful staff ..lovely pub ..thank you

We had a carvery which was amazing and the staff are very friendly(Debbie and Ashley). For the amount of food the price was very cheap (compared to what we would pay for the same thing down South). Definitely recommend. Also dog friendly which was an added bonus.

Delicious food and lovely service. Chips were amazing! Hot and very tasty definitely recommend food here. We Will be back!

The food is absolutely lovely at this place cannot fault it at all. However the service I received was shocking and if I hadn’t already paid for food I’d have left. No smiles upon arrival, staff member had a face of stone the entire time, looking at my partner like he was stupid for asking normal questions. Made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I would never return here which is a shame as the food was beautiful.

Absolutely gorgeous food & service, outstanding

Great pub great atmosphere beautiful views of the sea!

Great food, lovely friendly staff, nice BEER, great atmosphere and all at reasonable prices.

A great warm pub on a cold day.

Very friendly staff, make you feel welcome. Not a great deal of veg options, but best veg lasagne I've tasted yet. Had Sunday lunch, they do a carvery, only veg for me, plenty to pick from, they went above and beyond, made me veg gravy, really appreciated. Would highly recommend. Great prices also.

Fantastic food, welcoming staff & great value for money. Went twice and disappointed I couldn't go a third time 😒

Great service and great advice about dog friendly walks .

1st time here after being told to go by friends, absolutely beautiful couldn't fault deffo be back .

A nice plate of food, well worth a visit.

A lovely place to visit and have a meal

Went Into Lifeboat Christmas Eve, Ordered Our Food At Bar, Then WAITED AND WAITED AND WAITED, For What Seemed Like A Lifetime! With Young Unprepared And Inadequately Trained Waitresses Serving Out Meals To Tables In Completely Wrong Order, Leaving Us To Have To Repeatedly Ask Where Our Orders Were. Surely Table Numbers Etc May Start To Improve Things SLIGHTLY? To Avoid The Chaos Of Today! When We Eventually Got Our Food It Tasted Nice, But Even That Wouldn't Entice Us To Risk Same Happening Again In Future. Please Take Note Lifeboat!

Surprising find after a crap curry next door, lovely locals boozer, really liked it, just a pity no real ale, can imagine this place rocks!

Delicious carvery on Sunday. Far too much food. Was stuffed

Superb friendly seaside inn with honest portions, great beer and a fabulous welcome

Great Sunday carvery in a cosy local pub. Nice choice of beers. Really friendly staff.

Went in today with the wife nice friendly atmosphere. Food was good aswell would definitely recommend if your in the area. Don't go off other people's reviews on here. Would definitely go again. If am ever over that way again.

On holiday from West Midlands very friendly place. Very generous meals served. We had roast dinner one day and returned on Sunday for the carvery.

Great local pub, fantastic food 👌 👍 Will definitely come back.

Nice traditional pub that serves real home cooked food with lovely friendly staff in a cosy atmosphere.

Good food, but after booking via Facebook we turned up and the fella behind the bar had no idea we were going. Luckily there was a table spare.

Absolutely lovely food warm friendly good price .value

This place is a disgrace. Asked for a certain beer and because it run off they couldn't be bothered to change the barrel. Felt uncomfortable as soon as I walked in and then ordered some food and I must say it wasn't a steak or anything but just tuna mayo sandwiches and chips. Food arrived and it certainly wasn't fresh but when I complained about it I was told it was but I would not have fed it to my dog. As I say I complained and was told it was fresh out but considering they wanted to close the kitchen I highly doubt that. Absolutely disgrace and I would certainly never return! Unwelcome from start and felt uncomfortable until I left. Maybe it's because I'm from Liverpool but if not I feel sorry for the locals.... Disgusting food and disgraceful respect for my custom. Would rather have gone to Carnforth truck stop or Penrith where you are treated as a customer and not another number that's a pain in the *** Never again and I don't know about the hot food but if they can't serve a fresh tuna mayo sandwich then I certainly would not want something warm like the fish and chips soaked in grease 🤮

We expected to eat the best fish and chips in the area however it turned out to be average. The building was ok not a wow factor you will find all kinds of vegetables in bags sitting on the floor at the bottom of the stairs and at the entrance of toilets. Not the best and welcoming picture.

Fabulous food. Great value for money. fish and chips to die for, proper chips. Cheesecake was also fantastic. Very reasonably priced ,very friendly service.

Great food and well priced drinks, will be returning.

Friendly little pub, pint of Guinness and a plate of meat a potato pie with chips peas and carrots, very tasty

Got food poisoning on my 1st night.. we stayed at the old mill inn but restaurant was closed so come here for tea i had steak pie.. it spolit my 3 nights travelled from liverpool

Went for sunday carvery while visiting family in the area.Great choice of beef,pork,turkey and chicken pie and sausages.Loads of veg and bubble and squeak. Lovely mash and yorkshire puds and tasty gravy.Friendly pub with good atmosphere .Four lunches 3 beers and a coke for £55.Excellent value.Will definately visit when in the area next time.Cheered up a very wet sunday.

A surprise find when we were looking for somewhere to eat. We had a lovely meal. Lots of choice and friendly speedy service. A traditional local.

Food was not great, over priced, bland and chips are soaking in fat. Couldn't eat them. Steak wasn't good either, every thing tasted the same, of chip fat. Beers good though.

We ate here 3 times on our week away in the Lake District, food was absolutely amazing, Home cooked food, friendly staff , nice friendly atmosphere. I truly recommend this please .

Great pub food, nice pint. Nice to sit outside under the cover and watch the sea.

Excellent carvery choice of meats and pie and sausages. Plenty of vegetables. Lovely atmosphere. Great value. Will definitely return when in the area.Back again for Sunday carvery excellent value and very tasty.

Great pub,good atmosphere, good food,drink,great people 👍

We went on a Sunday and my goodness the carvery was fantastic the amount you get is certainly value for money and there cakes are just as good. Service with a smile as well.

Best pub in Maryport by a country mile.

Lovely place for food and dog friendly

Enormous portions on the cavery

You get a better service and food quality if you are a local

Whist on holiday in Maryport with family we visited the Lifeboat Inn for drinks several times and had food on a couple of occasions. The drink's were very reasonably priced and the food was first class. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Fantastic food, lovely warm atmosphere, great mix of age groups. Attentive but not overbearing staff, I had the Gammon and my wife had Lasagne, both we're cooked to perfection and beautifully presented.

We enjoyed our dinner in this traditional pub. English atmosphere guaranteed...the dishes are generous and good, especially the fish and chips for a very affordable price. We still regret the rather cold welcome from the waitress.

Great food, friendly staff, 5 stars well deserved

Just enjoyed a couple of drinks here on a Friday afternoon. Nice atmosphere and good service. Cracking value for money at £7.70 for a pint of Cruzcampo and a gin & lemonade.

Called in for a drink whilst we were having a walk around Maryport. The staff were very friendly and we decided to stay for an early evening meal. We were not disappointed. The menu offered a good selection and the two specials appealed to us as well. the four of us opted for different meals and all of us were satisfied by our choices. The homemade meat and potato pie was excellent. The sirloin steak was well cooked and very tasty. We can only say the same about the Gammon Steak and the Southern Fried Chicken Burger. The food was served very quickly, piping hot and very good portions and very well presented. The pub also offers a good selection of beers and spirits. Well worth a visit if you are in this area.

For the price the food was great value for money

Nice pub, it was really busy but it was the Maryport taste of the sea festival and we only stopped in for one beer but the food looked really good and the service was good.

Fantastic pub in Maryport we discovered during the food festival. Great food at great prices with a good selection of beers.

Called in today, very busy, but not long in queue. Excellent roast ,nearest to home made I've had. Good and hot,. Just popped in today, rather earlier than usual but got a table no bother, definitely as good as ever . No complaints from me!!

Lovely pub with friendly staff, right by the harbour. This place does great food and is popular with the locals which is always a good sign. We've been during the day and in the evening, summer and winter and it's always a great place to drop in for a drink or a really good meal. You can sit outside in the sunshine and watch the world go by. It's child and pet friendly too.

Popped in during a wander about Maryport. Nice fresh food, friendly staff, and good service. Not too pricey either, will visit again!

Fantastic food and good service definitely recommended

Great place 👌 Great food good beer 🍺

Myself and my wife recently went in for Sunday carvery, I've if the staff kindly offered to sit with our dogs so that we could both go to the carvery, wow you will not be disappointed with the food, loads to choose from and lots of it, didn't need anything else for the rest of the day. Will definitely be going back.

Our recent visit to The Lifeboat Inn in Maryport was nothing short of fantastic. Nestled in the heart of this charming coastal town, the inn offers a perfect blend of great food, reasonable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere. We all opted for the scampi and chips, which turned out to be an excellent choice. The portions were generous, ensuring we left fully satisfied. The scampi was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, complemented by golden, fluffy chips that were simply delicious. The pricing is very reasonable, especially considering the high quality of the food and the generous portion sizes. It’s clear that The Lifeboat Inn takes pride in offering value for money without compromising on quality. What truly sets The Lifeboat Inn apart is its amazing atmosphere. The warm, friendly staff made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The décor is charming and nautical-themed, creating a cozy, inviting environment that’s perfect for a meal with family or friends. Overall, The Lifeboat Inn in Maryport is a must-visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend stopping by for their scampi and chips – you won’t be disappointed!

Great little place, good food, good range of drinks, outside seating & dog friendly too.

I can't comment on the food as I didn't eat here, but what was served looked very nice, and not a lot was left lol. There's seats outside at the front and also a small beer garden at the rear the pub with more seating. It is a dog and child friendly pub.

Just been in for the Sunday Carvery. The food was delicious and plentiful. The buffet vegetables were all hot and great. The staff were very friendly and pleasant. If you want a Sunday lunch this is the place to go.

Good quality food, enjoyed the scampi and chips

Food is amazing all home cooked and proper home made chips well worth a visit

Didn't eat because I fancied a chippy tea but had a couple of wainwright's, lovely dog friendly pub

Good home cooked food large portions always hot. Quick service and pleasant staff great atmosphere.

Food excellent, great atmosphere

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

Found the pub on a Google search for Carvery. Sunday food is 12-2 so knew we would have to get in early Arrive at 12:05 and already queued up to the front door, soon found out why. The Carvery is upstairs and it’s a bit cramped but such big portions! No Toby short changing here! The meat and roasts were superb, here on holiday and will definitely be back.

Food was really enjoyable good size portion and the price was great definitely go again

Great to see the place packed on a Friday lunchtime. Most people eating food which looked amazing. Shame we had eaten already but the hand pulled ales were just what we needed. Locals and bar staff chatted to us so altogether a really nice pit stop!

Always excellent food and a massive plate full, very good value for money will definatly be back

The food was home made and cooked to perfection. The prices were extremely good. We had the Marie rose prawn baguette, side salad with chips, the bacon and cheese quiche with salad and chips, the meat and potato pie, gravy and chips. All great value for money.

The life boat never fails food is great great portion size never had a bad meal there staff are friendly can't do enough for you.

Absolute hidden gem of a place. Brilliant value for money & food is gorgeous

Just what you'd expect from a pub! Real ales in tip top condition, good food & bar snacks, friendly staff, thoroughly enjoyable.

Lively pub in Maryport. Staff helpful and friendly. Beer garden is more of a back yard really with a few tub plants and benches. But it seemed to be a great sun trap and very secure for kiddies.

Fantastic food pleasant surroundings a little gem in Maryport

Lunch time sandwiches were great with lovely service

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

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

Amazing lasagne and steak meal service great. Dog friendly too

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.

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. .

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.