The Queens in Carlisle

Absolutely outstanding! Everything was exceptional from start to finish. The food was delicious. Varied but not overwhelming menu, with lots of local suppliers. Kat, who served us was engaging, knowledgable about the menu and highly efficient. We had a very large dog with us and nothing was too much fuss. I can't wait to go back for an overnight stay because if the clenliness of the restaurant and rest room is anything to go by, I'm sure the accommodation is equally impressive.

Absolutely fantastic! We booked two rooms for our journey back from the Highlands and I was so please we found this place. Everything was absolutely perfect. The rooms were modern and clean, beds very comfy ( I had the best sleep in a long time) The staff is very friendly and accommodating ( we stayed with two kids and a dog) and the dinner and breakfast were both delicious. Would definitely stay there again.

Decent bar with outdoor seating area. Didn't eat but the restaurant space was very attractive and the food menu was impressive, would suit a special occasion.

Lovely pub, good beers, friendly staff, didn't have food but it did look good

We booked an overnight stay here on our way to Scotland. Dinner in the restaurant was delicious & breakfast was excellent. The owners & staff are lovely & went above & beyond during our stay. I’m a parkrun addict & even though breakfast is only served until 10am, they kindly took our order the night before so that we could eat on our return which was just before 10am. Already looking forward to staying next weekend!

We had lunch here. Steak was delicious in medium rare. Fantastic food. Recommended 💯. Parking available and pet friendly

We were a group of 5 with 3 dogs and were made to feel very welcome in the excellent beer garden. The food and service was brilliant, really friendly staff and good choice of food for all our dietary requirements. 100% visiting again next time we are in Cumbria.

Stayed here last week on our way down to Shropshire. Had a very nice visit. Room (5) was nice and spacious for our needs. Had late dinner due to our arrival time but the owner who was serving us was very accommodating and the service was great. Food was very good. Both opted for lamb dishes. I had a lamb burger and my wife had the roasted lamb dish and we shared a bottle of red, all of which was lovely. Breakfast was also very good here. The Full English looked a bit sparse when it arrived but the ingredients were of high quality and it was actually very filling as a result. Service compared to the evening before was a little bit disjointed as we had 2 or 3 people involved in taking orders and bringing items so there was a small breakdown in communication at times but we got everything we needed eventually. My only criticisms of the stay (and these don't impact my rating) are that the TV connection in the room was very poor so the signal was weak and didn't pick up all the channels and the shower was quite cumbersome to use and could do with some instructions on the best way to use it. Overall though its a great place to stay that we'd definitely return to and recommend to others.

A very quaint Inn and Pub in a lovely little village. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the food was top notch! I had the Crispy Pork Belly with Chilli Noodles special, which was delicious. I also highly recommend the Raspberry Gin Brable cocktail.

Had dinner on Thursday evening. Special was ribeye steak or sirloin steak plus a bottle of wine for 2. What a beautiful dinner. Steak done exactly as ordered and was delicious. Real value for money at £50.00 for two. Service was excellent and the restaurant was busy. Well worth a visit.

Nice atmosphere, excellent service. Enjoyed the Sunday menu meal.

Loved it. Great location, easy to find, just off motorway. Huge comfy bed. Bunks were a bit creaky, and stairs a bit tricky if you have mobility issues. But, this place was fab. Loved the staff, and breakfast was delicious. Very dog friendly.

Comfortable room but in need of some maintenance. The entrance hallway and stairs to the rooms desperately needs new carpet and painting. Food was ok.

Lovely surroundings. Great meal.

We received a very warm welcome on arrival and were very happy with our bedroom. Good size, large very comfortable bed and walk in shower, meeting all our requirements. On the day we stayed the weather was warm and so it was nice to have a pre dinner drink outside in the well maintained garden. Dinner in the restaurant was a very pleasant surprise. Difficult decisions were made on dishes to have as there was such a good selection and when the food came it was well presented and delicious. Making full use of the weather, garden and light night we sat with friends over glassess of wine until late. We would certainly return here again.

Now this was a cracking find, dog friendly, nicely decorated, friendly staff and amazing food. What more could you ask for, well, there are the rooms… again lovely comfortable bed Looking forward to returning

Stayed here in our motorhome as a "pub stopover" on the way to Scotland and what a lovely pub, the food was amazing, the staff super friendly and dogs are more than welcome, the location is close to the motorway but set in the countryside and no motorway noise was heard at all overnight and we had a peaceful nights sleep, next morning as the pub opens at 8am for guests staying at the pub we were able to have breakfast there too, fabulous food yet again, advise: book ahead for a stopover which is free if you eat in the pub, we will be back!! Thank you!!

Beatuful food, chef was happy to make a meal gluten free for me even though it wasn't on the menu. Easy access, plenty of parking, friendly atmosphere.

I was brought up in this village and always visit the pub when in the area. Not eaten here, just call for drinks. We found the staff didn't interact much.

We stayed in a campervan in the carpark so can't comment on the rooms but the place looks well run and inviting the food was delicious and at a good price I would stay here again

Called in for lunch the food was fantastic and the staff were great

Our new favourite place X Lovely bar, really friendly welcome and the food looked great too so will be back. Family friendly and full accessible fir wheelchairs. They have a beautiful fireplace so will be great for colder days too.

Such a lovely little place to stay. £95 with breakfast and I can honestly say bargain. The bed was super king size and super comfortable, The food was fresh and well priced. What we noticed the most was how clean the room was. We have stayed in more expensive rooms and this place for simplicity, cleaning and food beats them hands down. Staff were extremely friendly too.

We were on our way back from Scotland and looking for a camp site - instead, we found this little gem of a pub. You can stay the night in the car park - they just ask that you stay for dinner. Wow! We had a delicious meal - shared a charcuterie board & bread with oil to start - was delicious. I had lovely home made steak pie with chips that were triple cooked and crunchy. Husband had a rib eye steak that was equally lovely. We finished with sticky toffee pudding and apple pie with ice cream. G&Ts were delicious and a nice bottle of Sancerre. £120 which I thought reasonable. We enjoyed so much we had breakfast next morning & that too was hot and tasty. What a great find - special mention to the staff who were welcoming and so funny. Great team. They have a beer festival 3-6 May. Wish I lived locally as I’d be there all the time!

Really lovely friendly place to stay while visiting our new grandson, room was lovely shower work great!! Felt very safe & cosy food was lovely!!, Would definitely stay again when visiting my grandson!! & family thank you

Really lovely friendly place will definitely stay again

Honestly have no idea what happened tonight, we had such a disappointing visit that it borders into the comical. The alcohol was about the only thing that wasn’t bad. Service was slow, they had 1 other waiter working. We waited around 10 minutes for drinks. We then waited 30 minutes for the waiter to come back and take our order for starters. We ordered 2x arancini and the camembert. We also ordered a second round of drinks and a coffee and coke. When the camembert and arancini arrived somewhat 15minutes later, both were so incredibly salty, but particularly the arancini. I don’t know how it was even possible to get something that salty, we collectively spat it out because it was that bad. Mind you I’ve eaten some bad food in my time, but I’ve never had a visceral reaction to a food ever. I do not wish to exaggerate or wish ill will; but I cannot describe in words just how bad this food was. For the first time ever in my life, I sent the dishes back and stated we didn’t want to have more mains (because of how long this was taking). You could say I’m a stereotypical folk that will complain under his breath but never say anything, however, this food could not be consumed by a person or animal. When our second drinks arrived, the beer and coke was fine, but my latte was very soapy. I asked for another, the waiter apologised and then made me one more, this was also soapy. At this point, and after confirming I wasn’t going insane by asking others at the table to confirm it was soapy, we decided to give up and go somewhere else. I went to the bar and asked to pay for the drinks and cancel the mains, we didn’t want them. They still charged for the camembert. £43 I think all said and told for well over an hour of our time, waiter said, “sorry about that” and that was it. Great. Honestly, what can you say? You don’t think these things would happen to you… it’s a new experience for me at least. I’ve for the first time sent a dish back. My friends who eat here a lot and have done so all their lives since children were mortified. We went to an Indian around the corner and it was delightful. Such a massive disappointment.

In need of lunch, we stopped by chance at this smart, well run pub. Good decision, bright modernish decor with some classic features. Very well kept Thwaites beer served up by friendly management. They major in local artisan produce. The sandwich lunch was delicious. We pass this way quite often and will definitely call again. Oh, and before I forget. The friendly, knowledgeable landlord pointed out that they do beer festivals in the generous outside garden.

King size bed had thick topper and was very soft which didn't suit my hubby with his back, the shower had plenty of hot water but gravity fed so took a while to rinse my hair. Room small especially as we had a dog with us, v. Small TV. Wooden furniture quite nice, towels good. chair seat pad was well used. Quite village location. Bar and dining rooms were nice. Difficulty in finding a bin for the dog waste. Staff friendly. We had to be careful with the tap as it was easy to splash out of the sink when turned on.

Lovely local pub with superb drinks and amazing food

Lovely pub, staff were warm and welcoming, food was perfect! I had the sweet and sour pork followed by bakewell tart. Highly recommend both

Nicely set out and warming restaurant...we found it to be comfortable and relaxing. It is set out with plenty of space for each table/diners. A polite manager served us with drinks and our food and we found him to be talkative and a great host. We ordered 3 x haddock and thick cut chips plus a burger meal, all of which we fresh and tasty. All good. We were left alone to have our chat and only assisted when the manager had to clear the table. Very good front of house method. It is a great place of which we probably return. ( we do live 45 miles away but meet up with friends and family from Scotland in this vicinity ) It also catered for a member of us with allergens very well and easily. Quite comforting to know. Try it as I am sure you will like it here.

We booked The Queens as a pit stop on our way from the Wirral to Edinburgh. We had our dog with us so needed somewhere that would accommodate her, and they certainly did :) The value for money here is fantastic and the staff have been so friendly and welcoming. It’s a very chilled and quiet vibe which we appreciated. We had dinner here last night and went for the steak night offer - 2 steaks and a bottle of wine for £40. It was a really tasty meal. Our room was really clean and nicely presented with everything we needed. It would’ve been handy to have an iron in the room but I’m sure if we’d have asked, they would’ve accommodated. Will definitely stay here again - thank you!

A very pleasant place to eat deserving commendation for creating a restaurant with imaginative cooking, attractive ambience and friendly staff. Perhaps the restaurant itself could do with some sound absorbing surfaces as, when busy, it can become rather noisy but that would be the only criticism. Under its new management this establishment deserves to do well and is already very popular.

Very tasty Sunday lunch at The Queens today. Good size serving all cooked well and very light Yorkshire pudding. There were a couple of big tables in but the waiting staff coped very well. Dog friendly and provided water and a couple of surprise treats for the pupster. Will definitely return.

Just had food and drinks. Small menu but quality food and service

Stopped the night while house hunting in the area. We were made most welcome from the moment we arrived in the Large carpark, our room was clean and comfortable. Towels provided were large, soft and fluffy. Really lovely after a hot shower. Food was amazing and we spend a lovely evening playing Boule in the garden. Edited to add : we have visited several times for food in year since above review and always had great food and a warm welcome

All lovely until we found a bit of plastic in food husband choked on ok gave husband meal for free but just not acceptable

Saw the best entertainment ever here last night - Evolution Sax band were simply incredible. Staff were pleasant and helpful so good there. However - the food was absolutely abysmal! Soggy veg, Steak pie that had obviously been left under a heat lamp for hours. Chicken dish covered in raw garlic! Probably a decent place for a pint and entertainment but don't even think about eating here!

Stayed over on way to Scotland. Lovely staff and food was excellent. Very dog friendly. Highly recommended.

Evening meal with friends. Meal and service was excellent

Booked our Festive Lunch for six friends some time ago and was looking forward to our first Christmas Meal. First of all I would like to mention the two waitresses who appeared to be responsible for the entire restaurant (as saw no-one else) from bringing food, taking drinks orders, clearing tables etc etc - very under-staffed and girls worked their socks off! REVIEW OF MEAL - Starters - no bread with salmon starter and very basic / no butter for the table No water brought to the table Main courses started to arrive before the girls had even had a chance tho clear starter plates away. As only one girl serving ay our table of six it took a while for all mains to arrive and then vegetables arrived some time later. This unfortunately resulted in most of our meals being only luke warm. Roast potatoes were nice but no mashed potato, small stuffing portion arrived with chipolata sausage even later, as had been forgotten for the turkey meals!! Dessert - My cheese & biscuits was awful and caused a laugh at the table. Three tiny bits of dried up cheese and a lot of crackers - no grapes or anything else!! Apple tart again caused a laugh as it was glued to the plate - much like a toffee apple!! All in all a very basic meal and room for much improvement. In addition we were all cold as we sat in a corner away from the fire and the draught from windows was awful. We ended up stuffing cushions and handbags against the glass to help!!! Not quite the experience we had hoped for.

We had fabulous time today. warm, friendly and the food was first class. We had Xmas menu worth every penny 😋 would totally recommend The Queens

Booked a table for 4 after being let down at very short notice by a Carlisle restaurant. Warm welcome, good service and excellent food. Bonus was my daughter's dog was welcome here. Outside area looks like it will be nice in summer. We will be back.

Had the most gorgeous meal this evening at this lovely pub. I had haddock and chips and my friend had BBQ half a roast chicken and we both had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Everything was piping hot, cooked fresh and was delicious. The sticky toffee pudding was to die for! Service was super, and despite our female server being on her own in the bar and restaurant, she was efficient, courteous and friendly, and we were very impressed. Ten out of ten all round, highly recommended.

Very welcoming and great food! Didn't see the rooms, but all else was very good.

Kindly allowed to stayovernight in our campervan in the car park. Were made very welcome even at short notice. Very friendly staff, lovely location. Some of the best pub food we've had in a long time, and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Nice place, very welcoming and excellent food. Will be back.

Delicious food, warm welcome and a lovely spot for an overnight stop on our way to Scotland. Definitely recommended.

Stopped at this little gem for a pint and ended up having dinner as the food looked that good. We were not disappointed, the steak pie was something else probably one of the best I have ever had. The staff were really friendly and the girl that served me was really nice. Definitely get back there one day.

Had a lovely vegan burger with chips (on a Tuesday - which is apparently very hard to find any restaurant). The chips were freshly fried. Good selection of ingredients on the burger. Would have loved if the bun was toasted. Thank you!

Just been to the beer festival, loads to choose from and sausages lovely.well done and a big thank you.

We went last night (Thursday) for steak night. 40 quid for two steaks and a bottle of wine. We upgraded to rib eye for an extra fiver each. It was lovely, the steaks were tender and had lots of flavour. It was a nice busy atmosphere with good tunes playing. The new staff are very pleasant, polite and professional. We'll definitely be back!

An absolutely brilliant breakfast. Lots in of choice from the cold buffet. Proper coffee (loved the mini milk bottles). Quality ingredients. The black pudding was beautiful, cooked to perfection. Other chefs would benefit from black pudding cookery lessons from the chef. Lovely surroundings, good table service. Served by a Very polite happy team member.

Had a delicious home-cooked bar meal. Lovely atmosphere, great service and reasonable prices. Good selection of beers.

Lovely little place, stayed for 1 night. Very modern and clean rooms which appeared freshly decorated too. Although exceptionally warm, fan was provided, which helped. We had our dog with us who struggled with the warmth of the room. The dining room is beautifully rustic and again very clean, dogs allowed in, which was great, lovely food. I had a slight problem with my burger, and they deducted this from the bill when we checked out! My husband loved his meal, and we both enjoyed a fabulous full English the next morning (could also have had continental as well as) other cooked options also available. I would encourage anyone to stay in this gorgeous little pub/bed & breakfast, we will be returning in the future. Big shout out to I think Kath? In the dining room at breakfast, very attentive and nothing was too much trouble x

Nice food but waited over an hour for our main course then over half an hour for dessert , tiny portions too and went home hungry and frustrated . Very overpriced too for the miserly amounts you actually get

We had a really great stay. Spent evening in the dining room where the family had a fantastic meal. Rooms were clean, well decorated and the staff really lovely. Would recommend to others.

Ok pub. Great exterior, however the interior lacks atmosphere. Seems all a bit corporate.

Waited 80 minutes on disappointing, small portions of fairly bland food , despite being on time for" Reservation". Paid £6 for 6 pieces of bread and £4 for two minute bowls of olive juice which,I suppose, helped us endure the prolonged wait The final insult was the the " Banoffee" which was a quarter piece of banana , with a small line of syrup and a piece rock hard cheese cake, not my idea of Banoffee! Really disappointing, no apology or explanation for the poor service and bad value for money.

Lovely staff and clean and cozy rooms. 10 minutes or so away from the city centre. (Taxi!) Very relaxed atmosphere in the pub and the hotel.

Lovely visit today with residents from a Care home. Lovely food, drinks and puddings!. Staff lovely and helpful

A great place to eat. Dog friendly. Friendly staff and good food at an affordable price. Food fresh and tasty.

Nice food, good service, nice ambience!

Had a Sunday Lunch with friends from away, but was very disappointed, waited over an hour to be served an then when the roast beef dinner 'with all the trimmings'!!! came, well, first off it was only warm, the one dessert spoon of cauliflower cheese was like mush, the one dessert spoon of mash was hard, the 2 roast potatoes were like bricks, my husband declined on the Yorkshire puddings and the cauliflower cheese as he isn't keen on them, so his plate that was served to him looked like something you would serve a 1 year old, with not having those items we thought he would have been given extra roasts an more veg, but no, an still paid the same price,, like brits, we didn't complain as we were exhausted waiting for our food, so couldn't wait to get out, and also felt it would have fallen on deaf ears, as the waiting on staff didn't seem to have a clue what they were doing,, although it is a pleasant looking setting,, looks can be deceiving!!!! Sorry The Queen's but won't be back in a hurry

Popped in for a spot of lunch. Beautiful location, amazing food and service.

Le personnel est vraiment très sympathique. Ils prennent le temps de discuter et sont très amicaux L'endroit quand à lui est magnifique Pour ceux qui recherchent l'authenticité des pubs, restaurants et hôtels, c'est le lieu parfait Je conserve Le Queens dans mon carnet d'adresses pour un futur voyage

Lovely relaxing stay after a busy few days in Scotland. Our room was beautifully clean and the bed was very comfy. Our dinner was delicious and our breakfast was hot and freshly cooked. It’s 5 ⭐️’s all round from me!

Fab place Lovely location and staff Rooms fresh and a great size Very dog friendly Would definitely stay again and recommend

Absolutely fantastic night at this beautiful Hotel! New owner Tim has done a fantastic job in only 8 weeks to make this a welcoming and authentic destination! Food was outstanding and there is a good selection of Malts and Ales! Breakfast was freshly made and was excellent! Staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble! This will now always be our stopover place when we visit family in Cheshire!

Lovely meal beautiful pub and outdoor area

We booked a table for 4 for my husband 80 birthday, There was a couple in front of us and yet it took over 1 hour for our main course, and over half an hour for dessert

Booked a table at very short notice for 10. Staff were very welcoming and the food was great.

Often call into the queen's when going on a trip to wherever always for the food had the Sunday lunch for the first time today and as always food was exceptional

Stayed as a party of 7 in 4 rooms travelling for my sons graduation in Carlisle. We arrived quite late having travelled up from Leeds but the staff were very accommodating, quickly sorting out our keys. As we had to leave early the following morning, the hotel offered to have our full cooked breakfasts ready for 7:00am the following morning which was great as we would have struggled to eat before the graduation. Rooms were very spacious and clean, great bed and pillows. Would highly recommend The Queens if you are travelling up to the lakes and Cumbria

Very pleasant stay for two nights in a lovely Pub / Hotel, the rooms were nice and clean, the staff were very friendly. 👍🏻👍🏻

Stayed overnight with my family including 2 children under 3. Manager was incredibly welcoming, the food was great and the rooms were perfect! The dining room is excellently decorated and it felt like a real treat to stay!

Lovely lunch, very tasty. Beautiful grounds and setting. We will be back.

Friendly pub with good food and a fantastic beer garden by the park for the kids.

Beautiful meal lovely outside area.

Lovely friendly Welcome great staff . Under new management best of luck to them .. food was amazing for all Our party, lovely to sit outside then move inside .. clean and tidy and tables in the restaurant set lovely. I always think you should try for yourself before reading negative comments !!! We will definitely be back

Welcomed warmly - we stayed in our campervan in the level car park. Fabulous beer, super tasty food and great wine selection. Staff could not have been more friendly. Short beautiful circular walk can be done from carpark - very enjoyable. So fantastic in fact over a week later on our way home from Mull we stayed another night and everything was just as lovely.

Welcomed warmly - we stayed in our campervan in the level car park. Fabulous beer, super tasty food and great wine selection. Staff could not have been more friendly. Short beautiful circular walk can be done from carpark - very enjoyable. So fantastic in fact over a week later on our way home from Mull we stayed another night and everything was just as lovely.

Was really looking forward to trying this pub again and had booked a table for 6pm. Very disappointed. Waited a very long time for food. It was after 7pm when it arrived after asking a few times how long it would be. Lovely Staff kept...

Decent pub, with a really nice garden area and restaurant area. On this occasion we had a long wait for our food but the staff were brilliant, couldn’t apologise enough and gave us a free round of drinks by way of apology. Food is always...

Fabulous place so clean and tidy. Garden outside seating. Had dinner was wonderful tasty food and great service. Reasonable prices. Definitely would go again. Wheelchair and dog friendly place

Great for children with small village play area adjacent. Dog walks from the car park. We only stopped for lunch so can't comment on the rooms

Well located restaurant (and hostel) with amazing food. The price is a little expensive but not to much (sunday roast around 15 pounds). The place has a playground area for the kids and parking.

We usually Pop into The Queens on our way to the lake District. This visit I jumped at the chance of pie chips vegetables and gravy tasted wonderful and a nice pint of Guinness,, nicely chilled. My wife always a gin pink gin and tonic...

Yesterday the 19/05 my friend and I had a very delicious home cooked lunch, very testy and we highly recommend the food at the Queens, as for the service by a delightful pleasant lady, first class, thank you.

Really enjoyed the food. Staff were really friendly and helpful. More than happy to recommend this pub for food and drink.

Lovely place, fabulous food and staff 😊

A gorgeous old building with a bright cosy modern interior, and a lovely warm welcome. We had a great stay here. Just a quick overnight stay beginning with a few pints of well-kept and tasty beer. Our room was big, comfortable and cosy. Good shower in the morning and then downstairs for a delicious breakfast, accompanied by some really good (and strong) coffee. We felt so well looked after. Andy was really thoughtful and kind and made us feel completely at home. We'd recommend this place to anyone, and we will definitely be back.

We stayed at this excellent pub/restaurant/B&B accommodation on the 23rd March. The host Andy was very welcoming and helpful. The accommodation, food and beer were excellent. It is located in a quiet Hamlet off the A69 but withing easy reach of Carlisle. You will not...

Lovely food and atmosphere. Service is excellent

Decided to book a late Sunday roast at this lovely village pub after walking nearby at Talkin Tarn as well as Greenhead for part of Hadrians Wall. Although quiet when we visited as after the lunchtime rush it was a very good roast dinner and...

We were on a vaccation and we booked a room here me and my wife , the room was very clean and well decor they have great service about cleaning and decoration our stay here is 5days we enjoy it, my wife like thier service specially thier food and thier way of serving the food, the atmosphere was also polite. My wife says we gonna comeback again and stay in that resturent becuases she love thier service and food.

We were looking forward to the evening and going upstairs to the lounge is always a bonus, The starter was ok but the main was haggis neeps and taties as ordered but was so bland and boring, haggis was sliced like Chippy and no taste, same with neeps, very poor indeed, cranican was all cream, pity to say so close to the border and no idea, £40 a head ripoff

Nice pub, below average food that was expensive for the quality and portion size

Had a very nice meal with the family staff so welcoming and pleasant 😊