The Oddfellows Arms - Bolton Low Houses in Allerdale

An old village inn that has sadly seen better days. I’m giving it 2 stars purely because the owner was so friendly but the place itself felt dirty, stank of something that was akin to stale urine and was generally uncared for. A shame because it could be a nice place if some attention to detail was made. Not a chance I would go back until then.

Visited for wednesday night steak night. It was beautiful. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much of a problem and very accommodating.

This is a great pub that deserves to be better known. We went for Wednesday Steak night. You need to book in advance as it is popular. No wonder when a great 10oz sirloin steak is £13. We hope to back next time we visit the Lakes.

Visited while camping. Went in as a couple without pre booking and luckily got seated on a busy Father’s Day. All the staff were so polite and welcoming. This pub is cosy and beautiful. We felt comfortable here and was just the meal needed after a long day hiking. The price in my opinion matches the food quality and quantities well and the wine was very tasty. Would recommend. Gluten-Free was available on lots of options.

The fettuccine bolognese was plentiful but tasteless so really looked forward to the boozy crème brûlée …what a letdown the boozy fruit was virtually non existent. Safe to say I won’t be going back there !

Absolutely top notch. Having recently moved up to Wigton I wasn't sure of places to go for an evening meal. A couple of people recommended here for steak night and we're glad we visited. I booked a table and I'm glad I did as it soon got busy. From the outside and inside it appears as a traditional family run pub, the owner was super friendly. We ordered steak as Wednesdays are steak night, I wanted mine as well done as possible and my partner ordered medium rare, both meals were cooked to perfection. We both had the surf and turf - make sure you visit hungry. The portion sizes will not disappoint! Looking forward to visiting again! :)

We have eaten here several times whilst being up in the North Lakes area, consistent quality each time we've eaten here

Food is quite average didn't feel it was value for money. Flies constantly bothering us. Staff were friendly.

Welcoming staff. Nothing a problem for them. Food is delicious. Will be going back before we go home. Sat in the bar with our nervous dog and he loved it too ❤️. Made our wedding anniversary special.

Thoroughly enjoyed my fish and chips last Friday. Would definitely recommend The Oddfellows to anyone looking for a great meal.

We came here twice while we were on a weekend away. The food is just amazing and the service is 15/10

We visited here on Saturday night for dinner. Staff went about and beyond to make us feel welcome and also fussed over our puppy Bella. One even took Bella to let us enjoy our starters. Food was amazing. Service was great to and not rushed. Definitely worth a visit

Food is absolutely gorgeous and the portions are massive for such a good price!! Took a little while but I don’t mind waiting when the food is so good. Just a nice little country pub, will definitely be back! :)

Good selection on menu. Large portions with a selection of salads, rice and home-made chips with all meals. From steak to pasta dishes all well presented and good quality. Will certainly go again.

I have only ever visited on a Wednesday which is steak night but every time I go I ask myself why I’ve left it so long in between visits. The value for money is outstanding, I always opt for the surf & turf, med/rare and for such a large piece of meat it is always cooked to perfection. Staff are friendly and as it’s such a small village pub there’s a great atmosphere. I almost don’t want to tell you how good it is incase I can’t get booked in on a Wednesday night again 😂

We visited here for sunday lunch, my sister had been before but 1st time for the rest of us. We were not disappointed.

Amazing steak meal. Waited a while for it to be cooked but all 4 of us received our food together and it was definitely worth the wait.

Food was great - quirky names and well cooked. Good prices. Good selection of real ales. Dog friendly !!!!!! Winner !!!!!! Riddled with flies though - quite off putting. Maybe just a one off ???

A couple of pals and I arrived here late evening as a setting out point for a multi-day home we were doing through the Lakes. We were warmly greeted by a very friendly barman who made us feel very welcome with fun chitchat. Being late on, we only had some beers, but these tasted excellent. The only constructive feedback I could give is that the decor and furnishings of the place are knocking on somewhat and cohoe do with refreshing, but I am very happy to recommend this pub to others looking for a friendly, rural pub

My partner and I were travelling home from Carlisle and decided to eat out. The Oddfellows arms had been recommended by a few people I know so we decided to give it a go.My first observation is that there is a severe lack of parking, but it is in a quiet village so didn’t really cause an issue.The pub it’s self is “ quirky” inside of a little dated, but as an ex landlord I understand the pressure and constraints pub owners face these days.The greeting was very warm and the service was great.We both ordered Chicken, my partner went for the peppercorn sauce & I went for the Chorizo. Couldn’t fault the food in any way, portion size was good, tasted great and real chips !! A big plus! My only and main criticism is that the menu was a bit samey, I had hopped to find two or three dishes that were a bit out of the ordinary.. that said it wouldn’t stop me going back.

As always lovely dog friendly pub with friendly staff and definately recommend wainwright's ale. Will definately revisit x

Was recommended by fellow camper.Short drive from campsite.Pub is situated on main street parking spaces are outside.Inside typical country until get restaurant part .Not very disabled friendly as split over two areas but could dine in main bar area.Toilets are downstairs and no lift provided.Beer garden is accessible Dog friendly and staff are friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and plentiful. Very popular with locals and tourists alike.Warm welcome awaits.Worth a visit

Visited for the first time on 13th April 2019 And really can't fault it ,the landlord was very welcoming and couldn't do enough for us, and the food was both plentiful and delicious and very reasonably priced my only regret is that we don't live closer to go more often.we will definitely be back though

Lovely meals at great prices on a Wednesday steak night, the quality of meat is first class, the service is very good in a traditional country pub atmosphere. The menu for the rest of the week is larger but the food will just be as good I am sure. The 24 ounce rump is amazing quality and the price is great although if I paid a bit more I wouldn't be complaining. The hosts are very welcoming and its a place to look forward to visiting.

We were recommended to try here for our meal and weren’t disappointed. A nice pub with a comfortable atmosphere. The staff were lovely and friendly.

We rang ahead to ask if it was wheelchair friendly and when we arrived the door was opened for us and we were given a very warm welcome. The food was superb, portions generous and excellent value for money. We'll be back!

My husband and I have eaten here the last 2 nights and had a really warm welcome on both vists. Food was amazing, and our dog was made really welcome too.

Wow what a beautiful setting in a lovely quiet little village. The lunch we had was delicious, excellent and obviously cooked by a very professional chef. The food was freshly prepared; I had the Camembert and the home made chutney was divine. The service was also great; personable, friendly and really helpful. This pub is definitely putting itself on the Map in the local area.

We've been here a few times and the food is what keeps bringing us back! Large portions for a great price. Staff are lovely, toilets are clean, large outdoor seating area at the back. Well worth a visit!

On Sunday last, 5th August, my wife Irene and myself up from Manchester and our friend John who is a Wigton resident, ate lunch at the excellent Oddfellows Arms at bolton Low Houses, Wigton, Cumbria. The food was excellent, the service friendly, efficient and not intrusive. Altogether a splendid experience which we all would be happy to repeat. For the brave we recommend the 24 ounce rump steak. The Beer is excellently kept.

excellent steak night great value for the money well worth the trip.great variety on the menu and well prepared food.

Never been disappointed with the craic or the food. Proper pub grub and lots of it.

Where to start. Well we ordered 4 Sunday lunch one of which was requested as gluten free. The tiny plates housed wafer thin pieces of meal, consome gravy, one piece of broccoli two pieces of carrot and generally the worst Sunday roast I've had to experience in many years all microwave nuked. Needless to say we will not be back but will however have to locate another pub / restaurant for an early evening meal elsewhere. Dreadful, poor quality and no one came during the meal to ask if everything was ok.

Came twice now on a steak night and got the 24oz both times, been extremely satisfied every time. The man also informed us that special requests can be made. So will be back for a bigger steak in the near future. Nice one guys!

We decided to visit on our last night in Wigton. The staff were very friendly and happy, they gave us the choice to eat in the pub area or the restaurant, we chose the restaurant. It was probably not to everybody’s taste because the decor is quite old fashioned but we loved it. It was warm, cozy and welcoming. Our food was gorgeous. We had the Pie which was homemade and huge, the steak which was perfectly cooked and tender, the burger which was again very fresh and big. I had the Gammon which was a delicious pub classic. The deserts were also generous and heavenly. Again, the staff were very friendly and interested, it was like talking to old friends. There is a real sense of family and togetherness in the town itself, everybody knows everybody and was a humble place to be for our last night. Thank you all!

Went for a meal and a few drinks whilst staying in the area. The Food was very nice and the Traditional Hand pulled Beer was fanastic. Landlord and locals were very friendly and accomodating to "strangers". Would recommend a visit for anyone in the area.

Catered for me as a vegetarian - comfy cosy and happy atmosphere -very welcoming - would highly recommend and would use a lot if it was my local

The Oddfellows Arms is a real pub which are few and far between these days. It's family run with a wonderfully eccentric landlord who knows his beer and a lovely landlady who cooks the most mouthwatering food - what a combination. We wish we lived closer. Highly recommended. You'll get the warmest welcome ever.

What amazing food . We been before never disappointed food very good. Staff good love going there warm welcome chef fantastic price just right one favourite we go out if make sure you steak night bookie Worth it

Service very slow. We had to wait an hour for our stater and then another 3/4 of an hour before the main course arrived. They could not do any of the chicken dishes on the menu. If we had been told of the long wait...

We went for an early doors meal, booking ahead. The place smelt a bit doggy to me and is in need or a refurbish but I must say the hospitality was great, the chap behind the bar very genial and helpful and a few locals...

This little gem was recommended by a workmate, and his recommendation turned out to be spot on. We booked for the steak night (Wednesday), and it did not disappoint. Great food, friendly staff and great value for money. Will definitely be going back. Roy B....

Nunca había estado aquí antes, así que decidí probarlo. Dentro de la decoración es muy acogedora y pub village como. El menú es muy amplio y los precios eran razonables. La comida es excelente y las porciones son enormes. A menos que tengas un enorme...

This is a proper pub with real pub food, beautifully prepared and so good to eat. The staff are friendly and make you feel so welcome. The steak nights are a real treat, cooked to your specification, big and tasty.

We only chose this place as it was pretty much in the middle of where the two couples were arriving from - turned out to be a great choice!We got a very friendly welcome, and friendly service throughout the meal.When the food came we were all taken aback (and very impressed) with the portion sizes, and glad we'd decided against having starters. Although, mine came last and I must say having seen the size of everyone else's I was a bit disappointed when mine (curry) came, but I needn't have worried - there was definitely enough, and it was delicious! The chips (I stole a few from my other half) were really good too....and I'm not a big fan of chips!We stayed for another drink after the meal and it was a nice atmosphere, where we could just sit and chat.The star attraction was definitely the gorgeous bulldog who kept everyone entertained. I fully expect that we'll be back.

Visited with friends; excellent welcome and amazing food - MASSIVE portions, so very good value for money. Totally recommend this pub for atmosphere and quality of food. We WILL be back soon!.

Ate here a few times good home cooked pub food. Quite small inside but friendly atmosphere. A favourite of locals.

Went along with friends to the steak night - Wednesday. The food was excellent and really good value for money. "Extra" large portions but you can always ask for a "doggy bag". The "doggy bag" provided enough for steak for two baguettes at lunch time the following day. We will be returning in the not too distant future.

Took mum to the odd fellows arms for lunch, a little gem of a place, very friendly staff , including Georgia the bull dog. We had the Sunday dinner which was beef today, you could a half Sunday lunch or a full Sunday lunch, so glad I opted for the half, the portions are huge and the quality is great, lovely beef. They served food all day and do a steak night on a Wednesday evening we plan to go to. Well worth a visit .

We found this place by looking at what pubs/restaurants were in the local area while we were on holiday nearby at Limestone Lodges. What a find! We called in on a Wednesday night which we were told was steak night but disappointed to be told they were fully booked. We arrived at 6pm and after a talk to the very friendly landlord he said if we can be done by 8 pm he would accommodate us and are we glad he did. We ordered 2 sirloin steaks and I have to say these were cooked to perfection. I love a steak and I know when a steak is good these were one of the best tasting steaks I have ever had. The price for what we had just eaten was unbelievable at around £9. each. This place is a definite must return to place.

Plenty of atmosphere, lots of good ales and a very reasonably priced menu at this village pub. The service was excellent with out being intrusive and joy of joys On a cold and wet winter weekend - a fire. The menu isn't extensive but there's a good range of starters, mains and puds. I had the lamb cobbler, with seasonal veg and mash. It was delicious with a herby scone topping and plenty of meat which melted in the mouth. The second night I had the steak burger and chips. The chips were a delight, hand cut and brown. The burger was a whopper and was made of minced steak. Not seasoned quite enough for my taste and as I like my burgers pink in the middle I thought it was just slightly over cooked but that is probably just my tastes. The salad was great, well dressed and crunchy. I didn't have room for a pudding on either visit. My friends had the scampi and chicken stuffed with Cumberland sausage which the said were very good. Meals on average were about £10 a head. The Guinness was well kept as was the local pale ale which I sampled. Well worth a visit.

The tiny hamlet of Bolton low houses is the secret location of one of Cumbrias finest culinary gems. The Oddfellows arms will provide you with the finest pub grub for a price that seems a few years behind the times. This is not a place for the faint of appetite, go there prepared to eat until you can eat no more. I could wax lyrical about the gravy, extol the virtues of the Yorkshire puddings but the true praise has to be reserved for the meat, cooked to perfection with a melt in the mouth texture and a flavour that cannot be easily rivaled. I would suggest calling ahead and making a booking before you go as the local population are aware of this hidden oasis of perfect food and jealously book tables for themselves

This is a lovely rural pub.Sunday lunch is brilliant.!..The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are so welcoming.Also,you can get a half Sunday lunch (portions are big)..or have the full Sunday roast and take the left over home.!.Highly recommend this pub.

Booked a table of 4 on a busy sat night and arrived 20 mins earlyGot the shock of my life when the landlord politly showed us too our seats !!!!Owner andrew kerr went to silloth school with me back in the late 60s and hadnt seen him since....Got our table and andy tret us to 4 free drinks which was superAll 4 of us ordered steaks n they were absolutly 1st class , delicious n cooked to perfection....Nothing was too much trouble for the lovely staff and we left later on full up , well watered and very very happyMy business partner mr ali scmat ........... ( turkish) said his evening was fantastic and wants to return asapRecomended for any occasion

A cracking warm pub where we felt at ease straight away. Service was good and the food was very nice. Kids liked it which is always a bonus.

Lesley and Andy make you feel special from the minute you walk in the door. The food is cooked by Lesley and for the price is good value for money. I regularly have the 16oz Gammon served with eggs, pineapple and hand cut chips and veg and my partner the steak. Both come cooked to our specification every time. Lovely family run pub serving hearty pub grub.

Fabulous host, delicious steaks, gammon, steak pie! Proper home made chips, what more you can ask for? And great value aswell. Other half's treat a proper pint of mild and he tells me it is perfect!

We have found a second home. Landlord never heard from me before but we have a static caravan in Clea Hall nearby rang him Friday night to ask if he had sky sports as we had a Stoke fan visiting us Saturday no problem he said kick off 5.30pm. Also accepted late booking for four for a meal following the match.Well all I can say is WOW we had one fantastic meal felt bad as portions are not for the faint hearted, cannot fault this quaint pub for excellence in food, men liked the ale available as well, customer relations and being made to feel very welcome thank you and all I can say is " we'll be back!".

Have been going to the Oddfellows for many years now and you are always guaranteed a warm welcome from the owners and pub regulars alike. You generally come out knowing more people than when you went in !!! The food is always excellent no matter what you try from the menu be it home made curry, one of Andy's chilli con cranes or anything else from the extensive menu. Steaks are a bit of a speciality and Sunday lunch is a real treat too. All served with a warm smile or humorous quip. Always a guest ale on tap too for a bit of variety. Very difficult to pass by if you like good pub food and a warm and friendly atmosphere, nice work all.

Wednesday night steak night was not a let down, it certainly lived upto it's name. Large portions with homemade chips and service with a smile. Highly recommended!

Having pre-booked myself & 2 friends arrived to a great big Hello ladies from a very friendly landlord. We were seated & served in no time. My sirloin steak arrived & was cooked to perfection. The peppercorn sauce was beautiful & chips were gorgeous & home made. My friend ordered a fillet steak which looked gorgeous & my other friend ordered the bacon chops which she said were the best she'd had in a long time. My mouths watering as I type this review. I highly recommend this place if you like good honest pub grub.

Came on a Wednesday night for steak night and was not disappointed. The food was very nice, the portions were generous and the service was great all in a warming friendly environment. Highly recommended!

Great food even better service just one warning you may need to be starving before you go the portions are on the large side but they will happily give you a dog,y bag lol 10 out of 10 guys well done

Cosy, comfortable pub/hotel. Very clean. Floorboards a bit squeaky but all part of the age. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.

Tiny Pub in a small village but big on value, service and quality. Home cooked food at its best (real chips too). when we visited the place was full and we were told by the owner that the next available table was ours. It was certainly worth the wait, The most succulent tempura Prawn starter Ive ever eaten followed by a 10oz Lamb steak that was cooked to perfection. Great Value, fantastic service. We'll be back.