The Lowther Arms Community Pub in Allerdale

Great food, great service, welcoming staff. Highly recommend. Substantial portions so had to skip the dessert on this occasion.

Stopped here for lunch when staying at a local campsite. Lovely traditional pub, looks recently refurbish. The food was fantastic, friendly and helpful staff. Vegan and vegetarian options. And there's a play park for the kids just across the road. Highly recommended.

Visited today for lunch with my mum. From the moment we walked through the door it was an exceptional experience. The welcome was very warm from the staff with brilliant service. It is beautifully decorated and comfortable seating. We both had fish and chips (smaller portions) and it was more than enough. The fish was perfectly cooked and fresh with the the lightest batter I have ever tasted-definitely no stodge here! Tasty chips and fresh peas with homemade tartare sauce at the side made this a perfect meal. My mums little dog was made welcome too with a jar of gravy bones on offer too! We will be definitely returning again and whilst I like to try different things I am not sure I would be able to resist the fish and chips again!

We visited for an early tea while staying on site in the camping pod. The service here is outstanding - friendly without being encroaching and I would say that it’s what makes the atmosphere in the pub so lovely. My teens easily feel awkward if they don’t see other young diners and they were made to feel at ease straight away by the engaging staff. We ordered fish and chips , the curry of the day and the vegetarian burger (which was also available as a vegan option). Each dish was beautifully cooked and we all left clean plates. We couldn’t say no to the homemade desserts - again, all excellent and freshly prepared. I would happily drive 5 hours from Buckinghamshire to stay/eat here again!

Went for lunch, had the small fish&chips and chicken and mushrooms in white wine sauce. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere.

Called in here 22nd July, warm and friendly reception, dog friendly venue. Food was excellent, as was the service. Highly recommend, we will be back and try the camping facilities next time.

Girls meet up for a birthday evening meal. None of us had been before, and we loved the ambience of the place. Beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished throughout. We sat in the back area which is light and airy, with lovely views towards the fells. Tom looked after us extremely well, and there was a lovely, relaxed feel. The food was tasty, well presented and arrived hot and all together for our group of 5. Nothing overly fancy, just honest pub grub. We will definitely return and hopefully it will be warm enough to use the beer garden.

We had a Birthday lunch. This is a smashing place to eat. It is clean and has a friendly atmosphere and the staff are great. The food was not too outlandish so we could choose from a varied menu. We will be going again. It's the nicest restaurant near Cockermouth.

We went her late Sunday afternoon for a bite to eat after reading so many 5 star reviews, not sure if there was another chef on or it was just an off day but I am struggling to see evidence of such high reviews. 3 of us had Chicken curry, getting what the menu said, 1)2 chips, 1/2 rice was the first obstacle, told at ordering one of the items weren't available only to have 1 meal come with chips, 1 with rice and 1 half n half, not sure if the front of house or the ordering system was faulty but clearly someone or something didn't have a scooby doo. The chips were ok, the rice boiled n plain, no issues, the chicken very dry and over cooked, can only think they cooked both the sauce and chicken separate, as I've yet to have dry chicken in a curry. The 4th meal was a crab salad, salad resembled leaves from a supermarket salad bag and not much imagination and garlic mayo....please if the chef makes no changes please realise not everyone like garlic. I think a community pub idea is great, however i hope the food is simply a side line and not the main idea, disappointed visit

We sat out in the very well kept, neat and tidy beer garden. Friendly staff. Beautiful meal. Couldn’t fault the whole experience. We’d certainly recommend it and we look forward to returning.

Brilliant location, between Lake District to the south and north over Solway Firth to Scotland. Lovely decor, service second to none and great food.

This is a great pub. Fantastic selection of food. Generous portions of food. Never seen anything like the beer battered haddock was massive. Good service, such a relaxed atmosphere will definitely be visiting again.

Pleased to say that the pub continues to improve. Busy at lunch time on a Tuesday in February is always a good sign. And for very good reasons. The food was excellent, well prepared, good sized portions, a bit more variety than the usual menu and reasonably priced. Beer well kept, with two real ales on, including Loweswater Gold. The pub is not far out of the Lake District, just north of Maryport, between Allonby and Silloth. A dog friendly pub which would make a great place to stop over if you have a caravan or camper, with the beach looking over to Scotland a few hundred yards away. Good to see the community preserving the pub for all to enjoy.

Just back from Sunday lunch, and I have to say one of the best roast dinners I've ever had. I had the roast pork, 4 thick slices of pork, crackling, stuffing and a huge Yorkshire pudding, as well as all the usual roast accompaniments. Husband had the Vegetarian option which was a sweet potato roulade, which had cajun spices,( he said it was delicious ) as well as all of the roast dinner items too. Would highly recommend booking as it was very busy. Still great service though. We'll definitely be going back.

I don't normally do reviews but all I can say is 'Wow!' You must pay this place a visit. The food was outstanding. Service excellent. Lovely decor with a cosy feel & warming fire on a cold, windy day. I can't rate this place highly enough.

What an amazing Xmas meal catering for a large group of people. The food was plentiful, freshly cooked, piping hot and delicious. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, including catering for one gluten free customer. The young lady who served us was polite and professional. The pub was immaculately clean with up to the minute thoughtful decor, the spaces used to their best advantage. All of us enjoyed the laid back atmosphere without having to rush our meal. A great little community pub and definitely worth returning to.

Just back home from the best Xmas meal I’ve ever had literally ,newly refurbished ,beautiful decor ,fresh and clean and just the nicest atmosphere . The staff are just sooo lovely ,I took my choir and they had so much patience!! Food is of the highest quality and is all cooked fresh and served promptly .Lucky enough to live close by would would travel from further afield ,it’s that good .😊

Was a regular before the refurbishment and new managers. Feels like a lot of the soul has been ripped out of the pub, new decor feels cold. The pub is very clean and the bar person was very accommodating and friendly so no complaints there. Food was pretty mediocre and not as good as a lot of places in the area offering similar priced food. Overall clean, but not as appealing as before. Think they could have kept some of the character built in seating etc. food not as good as it was in our opinion.

Visited here again,for lunch. The staff were welcoming and prompt to take my order.The food yet again was extremely good,hot and plentiful, a real credit to the kitchen staff and chef. The ambience and decor of the pub is appealing and choice of beverage is more than ample, and a good selection of wines etc can be had. Definitely worth a return visit.

Food is fantastic , staff are professional and accommodating, nothing too much trouble , menu for pub food is ample in choice, and generous portions , decor is clean, inviting and original for country pub, butternut squash soup was the best I have come across anywhere, and a welcome change from the usual choices , food is freshly made from scratch and a credit to the chef. Well worth visiting, and am sure to return in the near future,to sample other items on the menu.

The pub has just had a makeover and the decor is lovely and the establishment is extremely clean throughout. It was nice to see a range of quality wines on offer and also a choice of local beers. ; menu was exactly what I would expect from a small village pub. We had scampi and the pie, both of which was really nice and freshly cooked and an ample sized portion. Overall, staff were very attentive and the ‘landlady’ was very welcoming. A lovely atmosphere and we will be back again soon.

Lovely early lunch, straightforward food, great service. Highly recommended. I'd book before you go, it was getting busy by the time we left!

I booked into the Fairydust pod in the camping field to the rear of the pub. A short walk through the Car Park. I was travelling with my 2 Norwich Terriers & we were given a warm welcome by everyone. The pod is very cosy with a double bed & bunk beds, small fridge, heater & electricity points. Attached to the pub is a "key only" private wet-room with wc, shower & sink - all very clean indeed & the dogs are allowed in with you too! Pub Food was fresh, wholesome & tasty with a varied choice for everyone at very reasonable prices indeed. There's an ample beer garden with plenty of tables & a small marquee. Whole place is really dog-friendly. There's a kids play area just across the lane. The camping field is small but you aren't squashed in & the pod has a firepit, kindling & wood. There was a campervan, motor home & trailer tent there when I was & everyone had plenty of space & privacy. Just 10mins leisurely walk through the village to the beach on the Solway Firth & you can walk for miles or just admire the beautiful views of Scotland's distant shores & mountains. It was a bit inclement so I didn't swim & I'd ask whether it's safe before I did go in although there were no Danger signs. I'll be going back for sure!

Lovely place, pleasant surroundings. Immaculately clean. Staff and owner really friendly. Excellent service and the roast beef dinner was beautiful. Will definitely be back

We stayed in a lovely cottage in Mawbray and visited this gem of a pub for lunch and evening meals. The staff were very friendly and welcoming especially for dogs who received a nice sausage treat. The food was delicious and plentiful with a nice selection of drinks and real ale. Be sure to book in advance as it can get busy in the evenings. Thank you to all involved especially Joanne for making our visits a real treat.

Fantastic local pub, warm welcome, tasty food. The steak pie was the best I've had in a long time. Lovely comfortable interior....would certainly come back. Excellent thank you so much.

Extremely warm welcome, all the staff we met were really friendly. We had booked a two night stay in their field behind the pub (pitch up.com) Good choice on the menu, reasonably priced. Our favourites were the steak pie and the wagu beef burger. The...

I came across this community pub by chance online and seeing it wasn't far from Allonby we decided to give it a try. Well what can I say finding out it's being run by The Fairydust team from Silloth - where we always frequent while...

3 of us went for a "ladies who lunch" mid week treat for my Birthday. From booking the table till the moment we left everything was absolutely spot on. Vicky, Ginny and staff were so welcoming. We had a couple of courses each, starters followed...

Absolutely spot on food and service. Totally wasn’t what we expected at all when I booked a table as I hadn’t been there for years. Topped off with it being dog friendly, we will definitely be back.

Staying locally and had already established there was pub nearby and then pleasantly surprised to find it open more often than expected. Visited several times during our weeks stay and was always guaranteed a warm welcome and great service. The owners are fabulous and accommodating....

Welcoming country pub with a gorgeous fire, very cosy and comfortable. The staff were lovely. We both had the pie of the day which was delicious. Service was quick and very friendly. Will be back!

Family lunch between Christmas and New Year. The food was fabulous, Steak and ale pie and chips, a proper pie totally encrusted in pastry, served with seasonal veg and gravy that was to die for!! I had a Turkey burger with all the trimmings including...

We had a great time in this beautiful village. Vicky and all her team made sure everyone is looked after whether you are a regular or just passing through, which we were. The weather was awful and Vicky called us to advise the campsite was...

We parked by the dunes and had a wonderful walk through the dunes and on the beach - windy and wild but fabulous for the dogs to run around and then walked the 5/10 minutes through the village to the pub ( signposted at the...

Top drawer. Service, food quality, welcome for our dogs, extensive menu, good choice of drinks all excellent. Busy car park at 12 30 at lunchtime indicated the pubs popularity. The business is a credit to the community which runs it.

We booked a table for Sunday lunch and arrived at 1.00pm. Dogs are welcome so we had a corner table for 3 adults and our 2 dogs (1 yellow Lab and 1 black Cavapoo). We had drinks after ordering the carvery and the staff brought...