The Royal Hotel Restaurant in Eden

Called for Sunday lunch. Starter homemade pate was excellent so thought rest would be as good. Ordered 1 x Salmon fillet whi h my wife enjoyed. I had beef rib with veg and supposedly homemade Yorkshire pudding (Aunt Bessie's are far better!!!!)....Chef needs a lesson in making Yorkshire Puddings. Beef rib came which was 90% fat....a bit of beef with a thick fat centre.. ..inedible . They brought me out after a long wait another piece of beef, equally as bad. The cost for this piece of mainly inedible fat was £19 Ultimately bar redu Ed bill by cost of my main course.

A wonderful pub in a beautiful setting. Good walks. Harry the barman and all the staff were lovely. The food was superb, all home made, way above the usual for pub grub. Highly recommended!

We got caught out with flooding whilst camping in Keswick this month. I jumped on the Britstops site to find somewhere to park the motorhome for the night. So glad I found this place, great atmosphere, good beer and cracking food. We had a lovely evening meal and followed that up with a full breakfast in the morning. They also cater for coeliac and Glen free even at breakfast. I've always passed through Dockray before but I'll pop in to The Royal next time I'm passing. To all the staff at the Royal, keep it up, we loved it and hope to see you again soon.

Had lovely meal , the staff were very attentive , had enjoyable meal, was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday night . Was dog friendly

Very poor service, only one person taking orders and tending the bar, we asked the girl clearing tables and delivering food if she could take our order, got completely blanked. We stay in the Lakes in our caravan just down the road where we stay and have a last evening meal here. On those occasions we always had good service and food, this time food was still good but service was chronic.

Had lunch in the garden fish and chips and chicken and haggis pie, both meals were lovely and fair price also, would have no hesitation in returning

Lovely place to stay. We were in the area to climb Helvellyn and wanted to stay relatively locally. The Royal was well priced with a large room and a comfy bed and bath. The food was very good, we had both dinner and breakfast, both were excellent. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming. Only down side was that some parts of the room could do with a little renovating and there is no phone signal at all.

We stayed in a local holiday let in Dockray in June 2023. We ate twice at the pub - both meals were excellent. Friendly service, and food that was presented and tasted beyond our expectations. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Our dog was accommodated really well both inside and outside. Wine and beer selection was good and the portion sizes of the food were very generous.

My husband and I walked here from the camp site at Troutbeck on a Sunday. We had booked a meal and expected Sunday Lunch. No Sunday lunches were on offer - but we were certainly not disappointed with the food that we were served. It was absolutely delicious. I had chicken and mushroom pie, with vegetables and new potatoes. The pie was very tasty, with delicious gravy (extra provided if wanted). It was a generous size and I thought I would struggle to finish it - but as it was one of the best pies I have tasted, I did manage to eat it all. And I am pretty fussy about pies! Great pastry - short crust - and a full pie, not just a topping. My husband also enjoyed his beef stew and potatoes. The vegetables were fresh and well cooked. All food is cooked on the premises. Washed down with a pint of lager and a pint of beer, it couldn't have been bettered. And we also shared a pavlova - delicious. Well, of course! Thank you very much to the staff involved in preparing and serving such lovely food. Highly recommended on the basis of what we ate.

we booked at the Dockray after walking past it on the Aira Force walk. It looked good so we looked online for the menu which was varied. I e-mailed the owner to make a booking and he got back immediately, a good start. We ordered lamb shank, burger, curry and scampi. All mains were good sized portions served quickly but all freshly cooked. The owner was friendly, drinks also served quickly. We couldn't fault anything. The decor was nice, unspoilt country pub.

Don't let the slightly shabby chic? surroundings put you off. The food is definitely up a notch from standard pub grub and they certainly know what they are doing in the kitchen. At there twice in 5 nights.

We had dinner here when staying in a holiday cottage locally recently. We enjoyed all our meals. Mum had the rabbit casserole and enjoyed trying something different, although she found it a bit too salty (and she uses a lot of salt and didn't add any!). Sister in law and my husband both had the lamb shank and loved it. I had fish and chips which was fine. We also shared a couple of desserts. Prices were reasonable inn the current climate.

Whereas many local pubs have just one vegetarian choice, the Royal at Dockray has five, meaning that even during a 3-night stay locally I was able to make a positive choice every evening. Food was prepared quickly, was tasty and portions were generous. Those who eat meat and/or fish are of course more than adequately catered for as well.

An amazing spot for lunch after walking up from Aira Force. Plenty of outdoor space to sit with the dog and a friendly welcome. Can’t fault the food at all, we only had sandwiches and chips but the quality was amazing and totally delicious. Would love to come back to try out the rest of the menu which looked equally great!

Where do I start, our visit to the Royal Hotel was perfect and I would love to go again. We wer greeted with a lovely Scottish lady who was our host for the entire stay witch gave the whole experience a very comfortable feel. The settings and views wer stunning, the decor of the restaurant and rooms wer lovely and there dog friendly! We came totally last minute as wer planning on driving home after our walk, because of this we didn't have any dog food and the chef very kindly prepared a dinner and breakfast for my pooch, made from a mix of roasted vegetables and meats! It was made with love and we just felt like we wer family to the whole place. The food was equisit, I'm a chef and it often upsets me when you eat places that clearly have been put together without thought or care. From starters to mains and then to breakfast in the morning everything was cooked to perfection, packed with flavour and presented with love. A huge thankyou to the staff for making us feel very special, it was such a treat!

We had such a good dinner there on Tuesday evening, tgat we went back again on Thursday. Again very good and we intend to eitgef stay there or visit yet again when were next in the Patterdale, Dockray area. Excellent.

Stopped here in the middle of an 11 mile walk, lunch, variety of food and service was excellent and really good value for money. Just what was needed for the trek back to the site we were staying at.

Good decor and one of the only restaurants around which had availability for dinner. Good decor, very helpful hardworking staff and good meal. Thank you ⭐️

Located between the A66 and Ullswater we dropped in for lunch. We picked this as it was just slightly away from Ullswater and wouldn't be overcrowded. Plenty of seating inside and out. Good choice on the menu, food was good service was good.

Stayed here for one night our room was ok but the floors were very creaky so you could here the other guests moving around. Evening meal was nice, breakfast was very disappointing smoked salmon was hard and my partners breakfast was over cooked! Staff were...

We were in the area las Wednesday, and stumbled on this place by chance. Nice outdoor dining area. We went for lunch. I personally can vouch for the beef and onion gravy sandwich with side salad and a portion of chips. We would not hesitate...

we were staying locally and booked for dinner last Monday night. All the tables were booked which was a good sign. The food was good, locally sourced and definitely more than pub grub. We had game stew, lamb shank, local sausages, beef burger and falafel...

Popped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Staff were very friendly and served food which was very enjoyable, particularly the cheese plowman. Worth a visit.

The menu is basic pub grub but done well. The highlight of the meal for me was the chicken and whiskey pate I chose for a starter. It was clearly homemade to a very high standard, Served with toast and a side salad, it was...

Popped in for lunch, had a few pints and puddings all round. Excellent service, food great, will be returning to enjoy again.

Visited on the way back from the waterfall and they served nice homemade cakes with tea. A lovely spot for a quick tea.

An absolute gem. We ate here 3 times during our stay it was that good. Wide choice of dinner menu, delicious steak and fish plus veggie options - amazing cakes and puddings. Good kids menu and lunchtime options. Plus the Eat Out scheme. Service extremely...

The servers were so polite and smiley. We were made to feel really welcome. The food was really good and much better than others we had the misfortune to visit. The outside seating was great too. Relaxed and socially distanced. Thanks for a lovely time...

Just wonderful. Stopped on a rainy lunchtime and discovered a hidden gem. Fabulous welcome and delicious food. We had gluten free fish and chips, scampi and chips and kids chicken burger (best ever apparently) and a beautiful chunky homemade cauliflower soup and coronation chicken sandwich....

Stopped for dinner one night after a hard day on the hills. As a fan of pies, I tried the pie of the day. In 54 years I've never had such a good pie - and believe me I've eaten a lot of them! Beer...

Food, service, cleanliness, everything was below average and below standard. Food was tough and dry. Cobwebs in the restaurant. Breakfast food poor quality. And the service of one of the men was terrible, unfriendly and awkward, didn't ask how we were or how the food...

Happily accommodated 15 of us at lunchtime today. All enjoyed the main course with only one of us having room for desert. Nice extra touches like the vegetarian falafel burger having fried onions underneath.

Great little hotel, rooms are of a good standard lots of choice of ales / wines from the bar . Breakfast is good and staff are friendly. Good location for walking and exploring the surrounding areas

We all enjoyed our meal here tonight, some had steak, others fish and chips, I had lamb shank and my daughter had scampi. We all enjoyed our food and the service was good and the staff friendly and accommodating. The kids liked their ice cream for dessert and I enjoyed the Knickerbocker glory. The prices were maybe a little high hence 4 stars but we would go again.

Our friend had booked a table for 16 of us, and the hotel assured him that it would not be a problem. We all pre-ordered our meals. Ordering drinks was an experience! The barman seemed to totally misunderstand orders, eg one lady asked for a lime & soda and ended up with a pint of cider; I asked for lemon with my gin & tonic and he nearly put lemonade in my drink instead of a slice of lemon! Then we were hurried through to our table, Despite pre-ordering our food, the starters arrived in dribs & drabs. Then, 2 main courses arrived despite the table not being cleared of the starter plates - and these 2 people ended up eating their mains on their own as the rest of the meals didn't arrive until approx 15 minutes later! Then 3 meals had to be sent back as part of the food was stone cold. When we all eventually received our main courses, the food was good. 4 people ordered desserts and these were very good and huge! When the manager was asked why 2 people had received their mains so far in advance of everyone else, he stated they were meant for 2 other customers who did not want them until a little later, and so he brought them to our table!! The service was truly shocking - the waiter was obviously very inexperienced and didn't have a clue when any question was asked about whether meals were gluten-free, what tea they offered, etc, etc. We will not be returning.

Homemade pate delicious, so was chicken and haggis pie. Prawn and mussels starter also good enough to have again. Only disappointment was the Bouillabaisse which lacked herbal flavouring.

We were staying at Another Place - a nearby hotel - and felt like a pub meal for a change. We did not book but were warmly greeted and chose to eat in the bar. Good simple food (lamb pie for M, chicken lasagne for me and a sticky toffee pudding to die for). This seemed to be a popular bar for locals and we enjoyed our visit and our meal. It seems that Wordsworth once ran this pub! Something to tell my literary friends!

I currently am here in Glenridding for my cousin's wedding. I had booked last minute therefore the only hotel available was Royal Hotel. The pictures looked good and the reviews weren't bad. I checked in with my boyfriend last night (July 2nd 2019) and we were meant to stay for 2 nights. We cancelled our booking today and we will stay somewhere else. The place is TERRIBLE. Awful. Dirty, unkept. I couldn't sleep because I was so uncomfortable knowing that the place I was sleeping in was dirty. Please please please DO NOT listen to the other positive reviews because that is what I did and I am utterly disgusted at the idea that I stayed there even for one hour. I feel like I need a disinfectant shower. ROYAL HOTEL place needs a serious clean and makeover. Also, how can the reception of a hotel be closed before 10pm and not open at 6 am!? Complete nonsense.

Only called in for drinks but staff were lovely! Good selection of crisps and lots of choice drinks wise. Good beer garden and plenty of seating inside too. Nice crisp selection also which is always a plus!!

We had the most fantastic meals here. Then read the reviews and were surprised that not everyone had such a good experience. I think there has been a change in management as I have honestly never had a better bouillabaisse, even in South of France. All meals were excellent and nice relaxed atmosphere. We came twice on our hols and loved it.

After being let down by a prior booking in Patterdale,14 of us descended on the Royal for dinner on Sunday...they looked after us so well,,with smiles ,great service and wonderful menu..I have stayed there now on a couple of occasions and it’s a little gem..we are never disappointed and will be back...thank you to the whole team for making this weekend very special...

We have eaten here before, and the food was just as good this time. The portions are large, so go with an appetite. This was the first time that we had stayed, the room was just about big enough, the bed was very comfortable, but the hot water supply to the shower was a bit hit and miss. Overall though a comfortable stay in a great rural location.

Another great weekend! The bonus was the weather. Delicious food, great ales. Service very polite and friendly. Room cosy. Just can't wait another visit!

Booked for family meal on Saturday lunchtime on Easter weekend. Really good choice for our family including a 2 year old and wide range of prices.

Ok pub but the bar manager was keen to keep all drinks/dinner guests crammed into one corner of the pub when there where plenty of seats around the other side of the bar. Food was nice (vegetarian options) and if you want a quiet place for a drink and food then it's fine.

There are so many fantastic pubs in the Lake District that do great food but this is not one of them. I had a burger that tasted and smelt like it had gone off or not been properly cooked or defrosted. It came with about 7 chips, onion rings (these were good) and a side salad. The side salad was well past its best and was wilted and dry. Someone had tried to spruce it up by putting a squirt of salad cream on top and some random tinned pineapple chunks. The burger cost about £13 which is a rip off compared to other good local pubs. My friend had an equally disappointing meal. We left large amounts of the food but no one serving thought to ask if there was a problem.

With staying at a nearby B&B; we went to The Royal Hotel for evening meals and a beer (or two). After a days walking a sit in the gardens with a thirst quencher is also recommended. Both nights the meals provided were excellent.

We ate both dinner and breakfast at the Royal during a stay in the area. The hotel is in a beautiful spot but has seen better days - a warm welcome though and friendly staff.

We stayed for one night 29th December. Staff helpful and friendly. Room warm and comfortable, lovely hot shower. The food was excellent. Would really recommend this Hotel

Had a lovely weekend here, beautiful walks and very close to Ullswater. Must come back in the summer months. Had our evening meals here and they were lovely.

We stumbled upon this pub on Thursday 27th September, after a walk around Aira Force. We arrived around 2:30pm and initially just bought a couple of drinks and sat in the lovely beer garden - very picturesque. Unfortunately, it started to rain so we, along with a few other customers. moved inside.

Had a pleasant lunch here in the middle of our walk around Ullswater. The food was nice, environment was pleasant and service was good. Great place to stop for a spot of lunch and clearly popular with walkers. We also observed others collecting take away chips which were served in takeaway boxes and was a nice touch for those not wanting to stop for long.

While visiting the area on a walking holiday we had dinner on a Sunday evening. Staff were friendly and attentive, there were plenty of tables and food was prepared quickly. The food was okay, nothing particularly special and I doubt that we would return for a meal.

Das etwas nördlich vom Ullswater See im Nordenglischen Lake District gelegene Örtchen Dockray verfügt nur über dieses eine Hotel/Restaurant. Aber dort isst man herrlich. Die Karte verspricht ausgewählte, typisch englische Gerichte, die auf Tablett-großen Tellern angerichtet werden. Der Koch ist ein Könner! Sehr schmackhaft und reichlich.

We have been staying in Dockray for 8 days in an Airbnb. The Royal Hotel is a couple of minutes walk from where we are staying. We have eaten our evening meals at the Hotel and have enjoyed each dish chosen. The menu choice is really good. The staff are friendly, courteous and helpful. The pub is old and delightful and the locals make you feel welcome. It has a lovely lawned beer garden to sit and enjoy a drink on a warm afternoon. Dockray is close to Ullswater lake and is a stunning area to visit. Being able to sight-see during the day and come back to a welcoming pub meal in the evening has been brilliant. We would like to thank the staff for great service!

I really am amazed at some of the poor reviews on here!! If you want haute cuisine go to London and pay for La Gavroche at £200.per.person!!

Been calling in here regularly for lunch over the summer and we’ve never had a bad meal. It’s always been very good and we look forward to coming back again. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the bar area is comfortable and clean. It is an old building and therefore a little worn in places. The large garden is a lovely place to sit when the weather permits.

Me and my brother came from are House up the road. Fish and chips are great along with pie. Service is quick but food is not the best.

Visited for breakfast as it was included as part of our stay down the road. Immediately we were off to a bad start when we got huffed at by the waitress because she walked into me. When we sat down we saw the flies... there were hundreds of them. Most of them dead and hanging from fly catchers above our heads in the restaurant and above the buffet table. They were also covering all of the sides next to the tables. When we got our food, it was doused in grease and my partner found a hair in his. Needless to say we did not stay for very long and will not be back! I understand it’s very hot but there is no need for this excess of flies especially in a dining establishment! Heading back to Glenridding where we will willingly pay for better food rather than suffer this freebie.

We stayed here for a night, booking both an evening meal and breakfast the following morning. Situated in a beautiful quiet area just off the shore of Ullswater, with a lovely beer garden, it suited our needs perfectly after a long days walk. Unfortunately the interior of the hotel did not match the exterior. You pretty much know what most Lakes Hotels in this range are going to be like, especially the ones welcoming walkers and dog owners, but this was looking really quiet tired. The bar area wasn't too bad, with a decent selection of real ales available. The room itself was a bit dirty in the corners, but sheets were clean and the bed was comfortable. Decent sized bathroom too. We were a bit worried about the evening meal before we even ordered, as a member of staff had told us the head chef was off that day, and we were right to be worried as the meals were well below average. I had Pork shoulder with caramelised apple which was very un-caramelised, in fact the apple was almost raw. Wife had the Lamb shank which was ok.The pudding I ordered was off and had to be returned to the kitchen, and I declined to order another instead. There was also loads of flies knocking about which was really off putting whilst you are trying to eat. A fly zapper might be a good suggestion? Breakfast was better, no real complaints there, and the staff were lovely and friendly. It wasn't so bad as to ruin the trip, but I would not go back again.

Came back after 25 years. Lovely setting and food just about OK. A bot of attention would improve the overall experience.

Stayed for breakfast. Food area was overrun with flies - several around and on each table, flying into guests eyes etc. Open buffet food had flies on/around it e.g. serving bowls of yoghurt etc. Totally disgusting and probably dangerous.

This place is stunning, a lovely beer garden with benches both in the sun and shade. Dog friendly in one section of the bar and obviously outside with water provided for pets. Food was very quick and lovely... Home made chips and burgers.... Very well presented. Can pay on credit card (over £10 I believe). Friendly and professional staff, couldn't ask for better. Thank you!

Good stopping place for a drink midpoint in a walk. Helvellyn Gold beer very refreshing. Lots of space to sit outside, good as the interior was rather dark. Extremely friendly service. The meat sharing platter was just okay, plenty for two people.

The food was certainly of a very good standard, but what stood out about the RHR was the service we received from the young barman/waiter. The main dining area was fully booked and so he showed us to the somewhat isolated breakfast area. I expected we'd be forgotten there but he was exceptionally attentive. Good banter, too.

Food ok Expensive Wouldn’t be in a rush to go back Think it was a bit clicky with regulars Breakfast was lovely Served hot and tasty

We ate an evening meal here and breakfast twice, it was a good standard and we enjoyed it, staff were helpful and would definitely recommend if in the area. It is a dog friendly pub too and we took our dog along each time and there were plenty of other dogs there too.

Called in whilst staying in the area. Food was really food. Great potion sizes. Dog friendly though we didn’t bring ours.

Had a bar meal over Easter period. Good starter (Calamari) and rare steak was cooked just right. Wine to pair with each was also good. Young chap behind bar was friendly and efficient. Fairly busy and has some atmosphere. Would return.

Nipped in for lunch and had a wonderful meal. Looking at staying there for a couple on nights soon. Warm friendly welcome when we arrived.

We stopped here as we wanted to have a cosy, pub dinner whilst staying at a local B and B and we were not disappointed! The Lowthwaite B and B suggested we went here for dinner and the food was delicious. Our food was warm, large portions and full of flavour! It was just what we needed after a cold day out. The man behind the bar (wearing a hat) was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We would visit again!

We ate here on New Year’s Day (evening) and had a delicious meal served by very friendly and helpful staff. The starters were really yummy - especially loved the goats cheese, beetroot and fig, which will give readers an idea of our taste. All the mains were great, kids had fabulous fish & chips, also eaten were pheasant, lamb shank and pork fillet all very tasty with excellent accompanying vegetables. Desserts were to die for! Favourite of the 3 we tried was the sticky ginger pudding.

Beware al day food means cake. We arrived at 14:05 to be told food stops at 14:30 and orders need to be in by 14:15. Not exactly welcoming. On the other hand the food was good and dark mild very nice.

Our mistake, by not turning around and going elsewhere - A chap at the bar was using his phone and watching the Rugby match, this was very loud and didn't go with the other music playing in the pub - food very bland, husband had the fish stew, tasteless required alot of seasoning! Burger okay, nice side salad, chips let the meal down.

A group of seven of us dined here twice whilst staying in a holiday cottage a couple of miles away....

Enjoyed the local ales and a good meal here, in cosy pub surroundings. A little limited on vegetarian food options...

Stayed here for a walking weekend with friends. A great area for walks in that part of the Lakes. Comfy...

Booked a table for 8, wouldn't serve drinks to the table. Food was below average quality, tasteless fish and chips...

Good place to pop into to break your hike up. Good choice on the menu and all tastes very yummy. would recommend.

Had a wonderful meal of local lamb shank and local cheese board washed down with local beer and a port....

Pretty average to poor food. Beer is good but I won't eat here again. Had soup and sandwich. Soup not bad, pickle and cheese sandwich had shredded bagged cheddar cheese. Wife had pate. Very strange texture like a thin paste.

We stayed the night here whilst on our way back from Scotland. We were greeted by a young guy at the bar who found our room booking and showed us to our room, must say he was very helpful and informative. Our room was compact but had everything you needed for the night, large comfy bed, tea & coffee facility, bathroom with a very good shower.We went for a quick walk to stretch our legs and headed back for some dinner. We had the ribs and a burger. Which were both fine, but would not set the world on fire.Unfortunately at 3am a rather drunk couple decided to have a row which woke most of the hotel up. This is obviously no fault of the hotel and they did apologise for any disturbance when we checked out, but it may have been better if they had a night manager (they might have had one?) who could've possibly defused such a situation.

Visited with my lad today after an unsuccessful fishing trip to Rookin Farm. Lunch menu only and swerved the Curried Parsnip soup but was delighted with the sandwiches and chips. Steak and onion gravy for me and he said the curry chicken mayo was one of the best he'd ever had! Will definitely pop back on our next visit

Lovely hotel, they couldn't do enough for us , we traveled to the lake district for our sons wedding , family of 15, we had never been there and it was a fantastic experience. The food was excellent, it catered for food allergies , the rooms where lovely , clean sheet and towels and the beds where very comfortable

Wir waren hier an unserem ersten Abend im Lake-District essen. Es gab Fish & Chips, Chicken Curry, Sirloin-Steak und Steak-Bürger. In Summe war das Essen in Ordnung aber nicht besonders gut. Das Steak war sehr durchsetzt mit Fett und Sehnen. Das Hackfleisch vom Bürger recht grob. Der Fisch recht geschmacksneutral und fettig, das Curry eher süßlich. Die Portionen sind reichlich. Man wird auch ohne Vorspeisen satt. Als Nachtisch gab es Toffee-Pudding und eine Schokolade mit Marshmallows und extra Sahne. Der Nachtisch war gut. Bei gutem Wetter kann man auch draußen sitzen. Sehr hundefreundlich. Uriges Ambiente.

We've eaten here before but the Royal is now better than ever, with the interior further improved (including some great small metal sculptures of human figures on show), a good range of local ales, and an excellent menu. We had 3 vegetarians amongst the nine of us in the party and it's always a treat to see 5 veggie options - including battered halloumi and chips, a great falafel burger option, wild mushroom risotto and more. Plenty for the omnivores/carnivores too. The pub has a warm and friendly atmosphere (no wonder the Patterdale Mountain Rescue team get together here more weekends) and all in all it's a great place to come. Warmly recommended.

Popped in here on way to have a walk round Aire Force waterfalls. Fund it very unwelcoming, staff slow and prices high.Was nearly 5 o'clock and would have been looking for a place to eat but decided to to come back.

We parked the car and I thought the outside area looked lovely, nice gravel and pretty flower displays, hanging baskets and troughs etc. As we had driven a ways to get here we went straight to the toilets. Well, dismal and in dire need of a makeover is an understatement! Anyway, despite not having any Prosecco by the glass, we ordered drinks and were taken to our table. In the right hand corner at the back I listened to the awful music coming out of the speaker into my ear and I had a view of the fly paper inside by the patio door with at least half a dozen dead flies on it. Luckily my husband is amazing and swapped places with me. Trying not to be a snob I really hoped the food would be great. Our starter of goats cheese bruschetta was lovely, it needed olive oil as it was a bit dry but the goats cheese was delicious. Sadly there was no waiter to be seen to ask for some olive oil! Paper serviettes and various cutlery was dumped on the table for us to sort by a man in tatty track suit shorts. No sooner had they cleared the plate than our main course arrived. We had lamb shank and falafel burger which was okay. We didn't stay to have any puddings as the waitress was starting to lay the tables for breakfast - despite only being 8.15pm. With the tat around the walls the decor was very tired and in dire need of a makeover. Even white walls and a neutral carpet would be a huge improvement, it could be a goldmine here. Sadly we won't be back.

eight of us went for our monthly meal. Lovely summer evening and loads of people sitting drinking in the garden when we arrived. most of our group opted for the starter smoked chicken with a mango salad with a portion of chips and one went for the fish and chips which left us room for a sweet.we all enjoyed the firt course then the sweet few of us went for the royal pavlova which thankfully was a chewy massive merangue filled with cream and berries. I hate the soft pavlovas so really enjoyed. the others had sticky toffee pudding. waitress was helpful and friendly. a man cleared the table in t-shirt and tracky bottoms which we thought was a bit scruffy for a dining room. we all enjoyed our meal and roll on next month to try another of our local eatieries.

Given the range of options available around the area, we chose this mostly on proximity to where we were staying. The reviews are right, though, and the food was pretty average. Two of us had the lamb shank and both agreed it wasn't bad but not nearly as good as we'd had elsewhere. Overall disappointing, but ok if staying nearby. Not worth a longer drive, though.

The menu is wide and offers everything you would expect from such an establishment. I chose fish and chips which I found to be quite substantial and well presented. Despite being a weeknight in a remote rural location it was quite busy which I think indicates the quality of the place.

Very average food. So-so ambience inside. Staff are ok. Beer garden is good and large. I don't think the food is worth what they charge so would not eat there again. I've had better at some pretty downmarket chain pubs despite it looking homemade I'm sorry to say There are much better places nearby.

PLUS : Locatie was schitterend, te midden van vele wandelwegen, op een uurtje stappen van de plek waar William Wordsworth de inspiratie kreeg voor "the Daffodils". Gebouw ook mooi en gezellig. Hotel overgenomen door Poolse familie : vriendelijk en van goede wil. Het eten was van een degelijk brasserie-niveau. MINUS : De bediening gebeurt door een "local" jongeman (die ons deed denken aan een kruising tussen Neil van de Young Ones en Basil Fawlty) die weliswaar vriendelijk doch verder hopeloos onbekwaam, lui en ongeschikt blijkt voor dit soort job. Deze kerel wist "niets" kende "niets" vroeg "niets" en was liefst zo weinig mogelijk in de zaak of ter beschikking van zijn klanten. Na iedere vraag/actie/handeling vluchtte hij zo spoedig mogelijk naar "achteren" om iets op zijn PC te gaan doen (YouTube, gamen, ... ?). Hij liet de bar, de pub en het restaurant aan de gasten en als je wat wilde moest je "bellen" om zijn aandacht te krijgen. De info op het web suggereerde een behoorlijk culinair niveau maar het restaurant en het eten waren eerder op brasserie-niveau. M.a.w. Royal Hotel is eerder een B&B met bijhorende leuke pub met jammer genoeg verschrikkelijke bediening.

We had tea here on the 6th May, great menu with plenty of choice!Prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous. Welcoming staff and a nice atmosphere. Good selection of local and imported drinks, comes highly recommended if you are in the area!

Stopped here for lunch after walking from the bottom of Aira Force. Nice food, friendly service and plenty of space to sit outside on a sunny day. No doubt we'll be back!

Caught the bus from Patterdale to Aira Force,then walked up to Dockray and called in for a bar meal. Unfortunately no bar meals available for an hour as they had a party in.Very disappointing and a hungry walk over Great Dodd to Glenridding. Was our wedding anniversary so wife was not impressed.Couldn't even just fit us in. Not prepared to sit drinking soft drinks for an hour as we had 4 children with us.

Decent food in a great location. We found the food to be nice but we thought it was a little over priced. Venison chilli was a disappointment, fish and chips were as fresh as you can get.

We had a great overnight stay with my family (husband and daughter) and my parents. We used Groupon vouchers and my mum still can't believe how good value it was and thinks that they made a mistake. The rooms are modern with tv and radio and the bathrooms were light and clean. We had a bath and a shower in room 6. Even the window boxes had beautiful real flowers, framing the beautiful scenic views as you looked out. We ate in the pub below in the evening and found the food to be good pub food. They have 'little bites' which are very generous portions and the little bite fish and chips is plenty and good value. They also have a good selection of local real ales and homemade cakes.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back very soon. It is a perfect location for the Aira Force 2.5km walk along the river to the waterfall. Very manageable for my 5 year old.

Great beer, brilliant customer service and superb food. Simply cannot fault this place! Definitely not to be missed if you're doing a hike from Aira Force falls. The bar staff were very accommodating and let us 'dry off' next to a toasty fire whilst we drank our beers.

We went for a weekend break to the royal hotel, and truly enjoyed every minute of it. The room was great and the food was perfect. We were made to feel very welcome and will most definitely go back