The Punchbowl Underbarrow in South Lakeland

What a wonderful find for us. Walked into the pub to find a roaring fire and very friendly staff. An old pub with a beautiful dining room extension also with sofas and log fire. The food was exceptional. I loved the home made steak and mushroom pie with the best pastry in a long time. Definitely worth trying.

The food was faultless. We all thoroughly enjoyed our different main courses and desserts. We will definitely be back.

Amazing meal! Me and my boyfriend came here on a Friday evening as we were staying in an Airbnb close by and wow we had an amazing meal! The service was incredible, really nice staff, and excellent food! We both got the curries, I got the sweet potato veggie one and my boyfriend got the medium spiced chicken one and they were both presented so smartly and tasted incredible! The atmosphere is also really nice and it’s a traditional old fashioned pub when you first walk in but then there is two modern restaurant rooms next to the pub area, however I would recommend booking before you arrive! Lovely meal, 10/10 and we will be back next time we’re in the Kendal area!

We visited on the recommendation of friends and we would highly recommend to others. We enjoyed a fillet steak and a steak, mushroom & Stilton pie, both very good and served with plenty of vegetables. Service was very good and staff were friendly. The pub has a traditional entrance and bar area but we were surprised by the two spacious & smart restaurant rooms. On a very busy Saturday night it was good to have space between the tables. We look forward to visiting again.

Called in for Sunday lunch today it was 1230 and there was not many people around I guess the road closure does not help. We both went for the Sunday beef roast well presented on the plate beef was very chewy and hard to cut some of the veg was not that hot and the swede was stand out cold from the rest of the plate what a shame lovely place lovely setting food was a let down I don’t think we will be back after the experience we had.

Great food great menu & attentive staff lovely dining area Dog friendly Enjoyed our meal , good portions , totally podged :)

Fantastic food. Onion rings were. ..amazing! Brilliant service. Friendly staff. Cannot fault it. We will be going back

Went to the Black Labrador for dinner whilst staying in the local area. Had a lovely couple of drinks outside in the sun followed by a very tasty meal in the restaurant which was a really nice open room. The service was spot on! Thank you for a memorable evening.

Went to the black labrador pub we had great homemade Sunday lunch beautiful food and very pleasant service will go again enjoyed our afternoon.

Lovely pub in a really nice setting. Meet and greet by staff was excellent. Happy with table placement. Order of drinks and food taken promptly. Food was excellent presented along with good service.

Went for Sunday Lunch. The food was amazing, so tasty and delicious- the chocolate brownie dessert was to die for! The service from each member of staff was wonderful and friendly. Definitely will be back!

We came for a casual Sunday lunch after a walk in the morning, which was delicious, it was in explained when I booked Sunday roast was on first come first served basis and we got one of the last lamb roast mid afternoon luckily. The food was really tasty a great roast beef looked a bit pink but tasted amazing and homemade Yorkshire pudding on all roasts 😍 Didn’t have starters as wanted room for a pudding and they didn’t disappoint. I had the Bakewell and it tasted delicious 🤤. Service was great and the waitresses were very friendly and accommodating considering the place was full. Definitely book to avoid disappointment, can’t wait to go back.

Would recommend for a delicious Sunday roast at a reasonable price. Several dishes can be adapted to be gluten free. The duck was delicious! Friendly staff and good service.

Really poor quality food. Don’t eat here unless you love dogs around the tables! Service, however, was good Friendly and helpful staff

Always a fantastic place to eat the Sunday roast is amazing and I love the pigs in blankets to start with always an amazing atmosphere and friendly staff

Lovely restaurant off the beaten path in Underbarrow. Had a lovely family dinner for my birthday. Food was generally well executed although the batter on my father’s fish was slightly soggy.

Having hiked from Bowness to the Black Labrador, we were ready for a rest and refreshments, so were extremely disappointed by the 'no muddy boots' sign on the front door. We then did an about turn and what felt like the walk of shame passed their patrons sitting by the window. Just awful and such a pity as it looked like a lovely place. Needless to say, we pushed on to Kendal and enjoyed great food, drink and service in a different establishment.

Tried it after saw it on trip advisor , knew it was going to be good when Ice cold water on the table before we were seated, cauliflower in tempura was perfect , lovely crisp fries , ham on a fresh bap with homemade piccalilli and a perfect burger Will definitely be going again

Truly amazing experience, booked for my daughters birthday with her grandparents and all three generations thoroughly enjoyed the food, ambience and location

What a find! Best meal we have ever had in Cumbria. Really beautiful, contemporary dining room and fantastic menu. Food was extremely high quality; recommend the belly pork. Great service, friendly, good value and a perfect evening. Five stars, highly recommend.

Returned to the Black Labrador after a superb visit last year. Happy to find it was unchanged. Lovely, welcoming staff and excellent food. We love this place and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

The Black Labrador is a popular lovely old village pub with a smart modern extension. Nothing seems to much trouble for the lovely friendly staff. The food is exceptional, a great menu cooked to a high standard. The portions are eye popping and on our two visits failed to manage attempting a desert after a starter and main. This pub is well worth a visit and if I was local I would be a regular.

Love the food, very friendly catering staff. Pity I can’t say anything positive about the barmaid, she winds me up every time I go in, so abrupt

We made a special trip to the pub whilst we were honeymooning in the lakes, and we are so glad we did. Had a lovely family meal, two adults one baby and one black lab. Gorgeous pub, lovely staff and the food is to die for. Will definitely be returning next time we’re in the lakes.

Great food. Good friendly service despite large family party being on next table. Dog friendly. Loved the decor/ambience.

EXCELLENT FOOD, WONDERFUL STAFF. ITS THE BEST PUB/RESTAURANT FOOD EVER. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. TRY THE PRAWNS IN BATTER TO START WITH, THEYRE TO DIE FOR

We booked for a Saturday lunch time, we were quickly shown to our table . I ordered calamari and a burger and the other half had a goats cheese tart and fish and chips. Everything was lovely except my skinny fries were cool, you know...

Great service. So popular that you really do need to book if you can. Great choice on the menu. I have always loved eating here and come whenever I am in the Lakes. Everyone else had great food and thoroughly enjoyed it. The gammon, egg...

Lovely pub/restaurant. Helpful staff, good service and excellent food reasonably priced. Wish it was our local.

Visited kendal for the day and after reading the reviews on here decided to pay it a visit... so glad we did. As soon as we walked in, the place was lovely, fireplace amazing! Was looked after soon as we walked in by the lady...

Super atmosphere and excellent food and service. When we asked to move tables because the sun was glaring in eyes they were very happy to arrange for us to use to next table. My eyes were bigger than my stomach but I squeezed it all...

My wife (and 2 dogs) and I were staying locally and as we have a black Labrador this seemed the perfect place to eat. We were not disappointed, fantastic service, amazing food (we both had the chicken curry) and lots of attention given to our...

Going on a Friday lunchtime when the restaurant was less busy enabled us to have a lovely leisurely lunch. We ordered our drinks straight away to give us time to select from the well balanced menu. My spicy chicken wings, followed by slow cooked belly...

This is very busy location, we made a call and they managed to fit us in at 2pm. We were visitors to the area and we were not disappointed. Supper friendly team and our roast lunch was amazing. Thank you for the wonderful memories on...

An excellent pub set in beautiful countryside near Kendal. We were only there for a quick main course after a days walking but it was delicious and the rest of the menu looked inviting with a good choice. It has a nice unpretentious atmosphere but...

Very warm, friendly and efficient service at this great pub restaurant. The calamari was the best we had tasted with a light tasty crumb. I had Caesar salad and my husband had the burger both really well presented, generous portions and tasted great. Amazing value...

This has been our favourite pub in the Lake district due to service, beer food, and lovely pub. So back we go again even though its a 1.5 hr round trip...... And again its as amazing as before..... Such friendly service, brilliant sumptuios pie and...

I booked the table at short notice but the lady who answered the telephone was very helpful and obliging. On arrival we received a warm welcome and were shown to the upstairs dining room which fitting the bill perfectly. The food was superb and beautifully...

This was our second visit to the Black Labrador. An eagerly awaited return visit. We know this is a dog friendly pub, but were surprised to find this extended to the upstairs dining room. Unfortunately, one dog at the next table farted several times during...

Beautiful location, great service,food was amazing, good selection for meat or fish eaters, veggie options a bit more limited Dog-friendly, even in the dining room, there was a couple with a dog on the table next to us, which for us was not a problem...

A lovely family meal for Easter Sunday. The restaurant was cosy & welcoming with the log burner lit. All members of the family thoroughly enjoyed their meal , cooked to perfection. The waiting on staff were incredibly professional & attentive , ensuring everyone was very...

Even though this is only half an hour from where we live we didn't know about this little gem. My goodness the welcome by the staff was amazing and decor and surroundings befitting of a lake district establishment. I really wanted to try the Roast...

Nice ambience both in the original building and the modern extension. We dined in the extension and the tables were a good size and not crowded together. The menu offered was extensive but rather different to the one on the website and several dishes that...

Warm welcome, friendly ambience and a great lunch. Pleasant modern extension to traditional Dales pub, very nicely blended. Interesting menu. We shared tempura prawns: crispy batter, succulent prawns. One sea bass with noodles and Asian sauce, one gammon, eggs and chips ( with excellent meat...

Great night in the Black Labrador nice surroundings and excellent food and drink the night before our daughters wedding in Crosthwaite.

What a great place, the food was amazing and the staff just as good, we came last minute and we’re not disappointed x

Booked via email in advance for a 60th birthday meal. We were a party of 7 and were made really welcome from the start. Service was perfect throughout and the food was superb. Good sized portions and quality ingredients. Would recommend to all.

Was really looking forward to trying here being local and seeing all the amazing reviews. On entering staff were friendly and showed us to our table. We asked for drinks the waitress only took one order for one person from 4 people leading to confusion...

We hadn't booked but thankfully they could accommodate us outside. We all went for the beef and it was fantastic. The service was brilliant too!

This is a simple review to write, it’s just amazing the food and wine was so impressive and delicious. There are not enough superlatives to describe the quality that is shown in this establishment. Do yourself a favour and go before they close for there...

Dont miss out on visiting this pub when in Underbarrow or even passing through, the food was fantastic & was actually the best we have had for a while!! Staff were amazing & super friendly. From the kitchen staff to the those on the floor,...

I went to the pub and had dinner with my family. The staff was lovely and kind the owner’s are nice Holty, Lou.There was karaoke a 11 year old boy singing. The food was served well presented and tasted delicious. Definitely be back in the...

Popped in for lunch just before Christmas. Got a table in the restaurant. Staff were very friendly and made us welcome. I can recommend the beef bourguignon, very tasty. Well worth a visit.

Popped in here for Sunday lunch. Had the beef Sunday dinner which was lively very nice beef served nice and pink, roast potatoes were nice and crispy and veg cooked with a little crunch in them and lovely homemade gravy. Huge desert ! Lovely cosy...

Incredible - more than a pub! We went following a weekend in Ambleside and came across this lovely spot. I can’t get over how good the food, service and staff were. They were very accommodating, the food was some of the best I’ve had and...

We could not have asked for more. It's a beautiful place and the food is outstanding. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Our favourite restaurant in the area, we visit every time we come to the lake district. They are also dog friendly which is great!

What a wonderful evening. Fantastic staff, really enjoyed the banter with the incredibly cheerful young chap who served us. Food was amazing. My pie was the best ever. Super location. Good range of beer and reasonably priced wine.

Called in for a swift one on the way back from Bowness to our stay in Brigsteer. Lovely setting, nice beer and friendly service. Would like to return at some point for food.

What a superb pub! Had an absolutely fantastic meal with some friends there yesterday, the food was excellent.....some of the best bread and butter pudding I've ever eaten! The pub itself is comfortable and had a great atmosphere but what really makes this place is...

A famous building dating from 1735 with sympathetic extensions. Lovely traditional coaching house atmosphere. Louise the owner/chef offers a varied ,interesting menu with a few options which are a little different than so many restaurants where the menus appear to be duplicates of eachother. Just...

We visited the Black Labrador after passing some years ago and we weren’t disappointed. The food was spectacular and the service was as good. We would definitely recommend this pub to anyone who likes a laid back atmosphere.

Having driven out of Milnthorpe we were on the quiet roads and came across The Black Labrador. We were early for dinner and decided to join others outside for a drink. On entering the staff gave us a warm welcome, we booked a table for...

My husband and I came for Sunday lunch on a hot summers day but didn’t think to book…., Big mistake we will book in the future because this is a very busy amazing gem of a place, The staff lovely and did there best to...

The pub is very homely and rustic but feels roomy. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly and they work very hard, chef included. The food was superb. No faults. We went for an evening meal. The only negative was the limited options on the...

We have visited as a family and with friends on quite a few occasions and have ALWAYS had a great meal, We went today and the following meals were really good .... ham hock terrine, potted beef, white onion soup and pigs in blankets followed...

An excellent family meal with a variety of options - really helpful / knowledgeable staff to the needs of our daughter who has Coeliac disease - Thankyou

I visited the Black Labrador this evening and enjoyed the meal immensely. It was easy to park and it was obvious that the weather encouraged people to dine outside. Calamari was on the starter menu served with alioli sauce which very tasty, followed by leg...

Choose as close to where we are staying but what a great choice! Food was delicious, great quality, attentive staff....great experience, would recommend. Best meal we have had for a while x need to improve WiFi in the restaurant though.

We visited for my Mum’s 80th Birthday and we were in a group of 18. The prep for the visit was made really easy and the food and service by the staff on the day was fantastic. They were really attentive and nothing was of...

Visited while we were on holiday, staying just up the road. We went around 6pm on a Friday night and although we did not have a booking, we were able to get a table. I would suggest booking on a Friday or Saturday if you...

We went for a meal last Friday , it was our first time as we were on holiday, and the food was delicious and the staff that looked after us were very friendly , highly recommended

My husband & I, along with our little dog treated ourselves to lunch at The Black Labrador today. Beautiful location, establishment spotlessly clean & lovely decor. Husband had the Chicken Skewers & I had deep fried brie wedges to start. Followed by Haddock & Chips...

We had a lovely meal with our family food was beautiful atmosphere was great 😊 10/10 good value for money

Myself and my partner have just come back from a weekend in the lakes and had a meal in the Black Lab on the Friday night. We sat on a table by the bar area which was nice and cosy! All the waitresses were lovely...

Just enjoyed a fabulous lunch- great choice on the menu- could have chosen many of the options. All the meals chosen from our party of 4 were delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely go back again. Lovely setting, great dining room and delicious...

Two years away from the lakes, first stop last week, Sunday lunch at the black Labrador. Buzzing atmosphere, super service and the trade mark delicious food. Great menu choice, a fantastic start to the week. Managed to get two minutes with the chef to thank...

After reading lots of good reviews we were so much looking forward to dining here for our wedding anniversary, also looking for a nice venue for a family get-together. We ordered our starters, and all decided on the roast beef for our mains. The starters...

Couldn't rate 0 otherwise would have done. Entered establishment at about 12:30 and asked for a table for 2. Asked if we had booked, which we hadn't, and told quite offhand that the only available table was near the entrance door. We accepted and were...

Visited with a group of friends and once again both service and food were excellent. We sat by the cozy fire in the restaurant and looked through the menu, and then went to the table to eat. I had the chicken skewers which was a...

Love this pub! Great atmosphere, fantastic friendly staff and brilliant tasty pub food. Can’t fault any of it. I had the seafood tagliatelle and can’t recommend it more highly. Wine choices are very good too. You have to go.

Great service, fabulous food and a warm welcome. Ideal location whilst in the Lakes with plenty of parking. Fully enjoyed our drink in the original area

Had a lovely meal here recently. Arrived early so had drinks in front of the fire followed by dinner. Services was good, food was great. The pie for the main course was excellent. All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed the food, the surroundings and laid...

Just returned from a fantastic meal here with my family. The food was to die for! And the staff were so friendly! And nothing was to much trouble! Already planning our next visit ☺️ Thanks again to everybody!

Great food, staff and venue. Nice log burner, dog friendly and great menu to choose from. Ended up staying for a few drinks after the food to enjoy the log burner a bit longer!

Perfect spot for a nice lunch/dinner. On arrival the log burner was lit which created a lovely cosy atmosphere. The staff were all very welcoming and attentive. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. And very dog friendly! Would return again!

We found the Black Labrador when we got a bit lost on the road to Scout Scar, unfortunately it was closed that day, however, it looked so nice we decided to book for the following evening even though it was around 40 mins from where...

We were a little concerned that we might be besieged by dogs- but we need not have worried as this was certainly NOT the case. A pleasant welcome was followed by very good service. From a wide ranging menu we were very pleased with starters,...

I booked The Black Labrador for a surprise evening meal for Laura and I and we were both extremely happy with the experience. For starters, we’ve never been welcomed to a restaurant by an actual dog before, for when we arrived and opened the door,...

Fabulous first time here for New Year’s Eve! All three courses for our party were perfect. Food is absolutely delicious! I recommend the duck confit! Waitresses are always willing to help, kind and informative. There is a bar and a restaurant part. Beautiful building, chic...

Our first visit to the Black Labrador having been recommended by a friend. My husband and I came for my birthday with our two young daughters. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly, attentive, even sang happy birthday and offered to take a family...

It’s a shame I feel the need to write this. I have been going to the Black Lab for the last 5 years, yet now I can’t see myself returning unless things change. Over the past few weeks we have visited several times, each time...

Pub grub but restaurant prices! We went at the weekend but disappointed. The lamb Henry which was approx £24:50 seemed to be cooked in a slow cooker and was very tender but no crispy ness to it and quite fatty but you can not tell...

Lovely building and cosy bar. We sat in the newer extension which again was lovely and cosy for the size of it. Food was lovely and a good choice on the menu all freshly cooked. We had kebab and terrine for starters and the linguine...

We had a table booked for 10 people on New Year’s Day afternoon, also a celebration of a big birthday. Upon ringing a week before to confirm the booking, they initially couldn’t find it, which was worrying!. I asked if they could help decorate the...

Lovely pub with barn style dining room. Friendly and efficient service. Seasonal Turkey ham leak pie preceded by mushroom and Stilton bruschetta. Both excellent and big enough to share. Good selection of draft ale. Must visit if you’re in the area

Visited the black labrador today after 1pm after so looking forward to visiting on our 1 week trip to the lakes. I walked in with my parents, 2 year old son and little dog and we have never felt so unwelcome. First thing the member...

Delicious food, good value for money, great atmosphere and service!went for a Sunday dinner and had a great time, would definitely return!

Sunday lunch with the family including dog was faultless staff made it even better very helpful and chatty superb place Thank you

We met the owner, Chris, by chance in Kendal, who commented on our black labrador puppy. He mentioned he owned this restaurant and confirmed it was dog friendly. We had not pre-booked (but will next time) however, the staff warmly welcomed us and managed to...