The Shepherds Arms Bar in Copeland

Lovely pub, with a great range of home made food and desserts. The slow roast lamb was ‘melt in your mouth’ delicious and served with plenty of veg and potatoes

Yesterday came across this pub and went in for lunch. What a treat. The meal was absolutely fantastic. I had lamb cutlets and my husband had pork loin. We both said that we had never had such an excellent meal out anywhere. Just wish we didn't live 200 miles away or it would be our regular eating place! Brilliant.

Doing coast to coast walk Had a takeaway meal from the Shepherds Arms and sat on a bench in the village to eat it . It was reasonably priced and the quality was very impressive, delicious.

As a family table of 6, we had the most fantastic meal. The good was exceptional and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The welcome was warm and the service really friendly. Definitely recommend

It is a decent little hotel but it is nothing special. Room was spacious and clean, the bathroom was on the small size. Everything worked, but I would replace the curtains as they give the room an unnecessary old-fashioned vibe. Dinner was well enough, but yet again, nothing special. Its good for a night or two, but I wouldn’t want to spend a week here.

Three of us booked bed and breakfast and also had dinner at the hotel at the end of the first day of the Coast To Coast Walk. We booked direct. Keith was really helpful and efficient during the booking process and we found him to be a great host. The bedrooms were lovely - tastefully decorated and furnished and very well equipped. Dinner was excellent (steak in my case), beers and wine very good and everyone was warm, welcoming and friendly. Overall value for service was great.

It's been quite a long time since we were here it won't be long till we return it was excellent the staff were all very friendly the meals were beautiful. A good pint

The service was quick and the food was excellent and at a very reasonable price. We live hundreds of miles away but this was our third visit. I would definitely recommend

Friendly & caring hosts. Comfortable home from home! Shared bathroom, didn’t matter was spotless! Would stay again! Thank you 😊

We had just walked round Emmerdale on a very hot day, about 4pm when we landed at the first pub/eatery that we found. We were the only People there . As it was a lovely day we headed straight to the beer garden. I wish I could remember the name of the young girl who served us, she was first class. Drinks ordered and delivered to us , we checked out the menu and ordered. We Alll agreed what a cracking little find this was. We could not fault anything. Special pat on the back to our server and also to the chef. Oh yes if in the area we will be back🥰🥰🥰

A great pub, with good food and beer and WiFi . The menu has something for everyone at reasonable prices. Local beers also on tap and is one of the places for accommodation on the coast to coast walk.

Came in here seeking a bar snack. They were very busy but squeezed us in and laid a table for us. We both opted for the 'small roast' and oh wow! Not very small but wonderfully cooked, prepared, and presented. So much good chunky meat, perfected roasted potatoes, and (unusually for pub food roast dinners) perfect vegetables. All piping hot and smothered in rich gravy. Bar staff very helpful and working so hard with big smiles on their faces. A great find.

We were recommended here for Sunday lunch by a member of staff from another pub in the area so we thought we’d give it a try. So glad we booked as it was really busy. The food was perfect - couldn’t fault it and can see exactly why it has such a good reputation. staff were really friendly & efficient. Highly recommend.

Beautiful meal. Service very quick, all food served piping hot. Both the steak and the chicken, leek and ham pie had plenty of filling, and a shortcrust pastry slab not a pot with puff pastry crust, a proper pie! Served with proper homemade chips, carrots, broccoli and red cabbage. Definitely recommend

I must say that I had an a delightful Sunday roast at the shepherds arms! The young lady waitress called Grace made my experience one of a kind. I will definitely be back :)

Doing the Coast 2 Coast I stayed at this lovely pub. A fantastic room: quiet, clean, amazing shower and well equipped. The beer is good and food excellent. The steak pie is a must. If you do the walk, try and book it, a perfect rest after the first day.

We dined as a family at the Sheperds Arms and were so impressed with the quality of the meals we returned on two subsequent nights. We could not find fault with any of the various dishes we had and were impressed with the variety on offer. The staff were very friendly and even provided treats for my daughters dog. We would highly recommend the Shepherds Arms to anyone visiting Ennerdale Bridge.

We were lucky enough to spend a week staying only a short distance from The Shepherd’s Arms Hotel. Our family of six ate here on three occasions and the food was fantastic every time. All of the food we had was great but the homemade pies were amazing as were the steaks. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. If you are staying in the area this place is definitely worth a visit even if you need to travel a bit to get there. I would recommend booking though. They are also dog friendly.

We come to the Lakes annually and this pub is a must visit. I’m always amazed it’s not packed. After a wet walk we came in for a late lunch, four adults and a dog. The soup was so tasty, served with warm bread. Between us we had the small portion of steak and ale Pie, which was plenty big enough. A proper top and bottom pie with light shortcrust pastry. A pasty and a fillet steak. Fresh veggies and garlic and Rosemary potatoes. After a break we were ready for deserts, hot chocolate fudge cake, crumble and berry bread and butter pudding. We all agreed the food was top notch, absolutely delicious. If you’re in the area I urge to pop in for excellent grub. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Good beers and an excellent Malbec.

We ate at this hotel's restaurant while staying at a nearby b+b. There is a good menu of simple basic pub grub with a good choice. The staff were friendly and the service good. The restaurant is nicely laid out and with a nice ambiance.

We were recommended this place, whilst on hol in Cockermouth. We wanted a nice drive too, we opted for lunch at 12.30. We sat outside as it was lovely, it was not busy and it should be but is on the middle of no where, it will be popular with walkers etc. The food was excellent, my husband opted for a Ploughman’s lunch, I opted for soup and sandwich, what I got was full soup of the day and bacon brie cheese sandwich which was also a full sandwich, it was delicious bit far too much, if I knew it was full size I would have ordered one or other. The service was also very good, defo recommend drink, lunch, dinner here.

The roast beef dinner was melt in the mouth and delicious as was the desert. Staff were very friendly and helpful, thanks Annette. Would definitely recommend and will defo return when in the area.

Pie was soggy indicating it had been microwaved. Basic error of not then putting into oven to crisp up. If the establishment wishes to cater for tourists only, that is ok but there is a large population in west Cumbria that could benefit from quality...

The staff could not have been more helpful and willing. Excellent service all round would recommend to anyone

Fantastic food! Went for lunch inside with friends (once lockdown restrictions had allowed this) friendly service and the food was much tastier then I had expected. Good sized portions too! Looking forward to visiting again.

Popped in for a drink in the bar. Good vivid procedures, but unfortunately the large bar was a bit quiet with little atmosphere at the time. Beer selection was small but ok. One way system in place with entrance through the hotel lobby. Staff friendly.

We went here as recommended by a friend. The food was great. The pate was perfect and the fish roulade with lobster was great. We enjoyed it and we glad we had found it. The staff were great.

We had lunch at the Shepherds Arms after walking round Ennerdale Water. We ate outside as it was a nice day. We all had sandwiches, which were generously filled, with a portion of excellent chips. I enjoyed my pint of Langdale ale! Service was friendly...

Today I had the Roast Lamb which was lovely. On Thursday I had soup and the poached trout which were both excellent. Good beer as well. Friendly and helpful staff. Five stars!

We had a meal here just over 2 years ago and a coffee about 6 months after. Both times the place was shabby and very ordinary. No complaints about the food or pkeasant cheerful service. Again recently, the coffee and service was excellent, but the...

Second visit to this lovely well run pub. I stayed overnight with my son after a week of hiking. Had a great meal - really good atmosphere and great service Top marks

Another gem I've found in the Lake District, Diana who runs the place in very welcoming, pleasant and helpful and I would highly recommend a visit to anyone 💙

Quick service and hearty meal during our Coast to Coast walk. It was fairly busy the night we dined here so obviously a good spot to eat. Enjoyed the lamb pastie and vegetables. Reasonably priced.

This pub is right off the main road near Ennerdale Bridge. We were the only ones dining here at the time, but I think that was because we were a bit early for the dinner crowd. We were seated right near the fire which was...

We dined here two nights in a row while staying at Ghyll Farm B&B up the road. The food was delicious (would recommend the Steak & Ale Pie and the Local Lamb Shank) and the service was kind. We stayed late for a bar quiz...

Quiet village pub, or it was on the evening we chose, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was very popular at times as Ennerdale Bridge is on the coast to coast route. Good choice of food and very well presented, with quick service. Thank...

We sat in a separate room which was very ornate and interesting. We had to wait quite some time for the meal because they were obviously very busy. However they apologised and it was lovely when it came. Sunday lunch was very nice and veggie burger was huge.Cajun beef was great too.

Called for lunch today. Friend had soup & sandwich as ordered, my sandwich arrived in white not brown bread, I didn’t complain. When we were asked a bit later if everything was ok, I pointed out the mistake. She looked taken aback & went to check the order.....,brown bread. No apology! Her attitude left a lot to be desired!A shame as it was a favourite in the village!

Seventeen walkers visited here on a Saturday afternoon after a mornings walk. The food was just about ok. I had fish and chips which was poor and all who had said it was not very good, not good value at £12.75. Bone hard chips that we assume had been warmed up, the fish batter was like cast iron. However the ploughman’s was very good. The two ales were average at best, one had no condition. Over all, would I visit again.....no.....advertised in the Camra Good Beer Guide as having 6 ales on....no it has 4....

The menu selection in the restaurant was fantastic. Just what we needed after a hard days walking. I had the black pudding, egg and bacon with a really nice honey mustard type dressing to start which was lovely and my wife had the baked Camembert with crusty French bread and red onion marmalade. Both these were great. The steak and ale pies also did not disappoint. The sticky toffee pudding to finish rounded it off nicely.

The service was friendly and the food was good. We liked the real ale. The pub was very busy for the Bank Holiday but managed to accomodate us after a reservation was cancelled.

Visited this pub 3 times last week for a mid day meal,you can take your dog in till 6pm. Food is brilliant,very good menu,2 of our party are vegetarians,staff very friendly,esp with our little dog. Highly recommended.

From the outside and on first entering the Shepherds Arms looks a bit run down - the pub sign is faded and the main entrance is via the hotel reception and is all a bit unwelcoming as a pub experience. But once in the bar it's very nice and a proper village (and there's an entrance from the road direct to the bar, once you know about it). The menu is not spectacular but is all solid pub food, and perfectly OK. Provides good big portions at sensible prices for hungry coast-to-coast walkers (the main reason why people visit Ennerdale Bridge, although its proximity to Ennerdale Water and some lovely countryside makes it a destination in its own right.

Good meals and really friendly staff. They even made us some sandwiches we could pick up the next morning on our way past into Ennerdale.

Good range of food on offer with home made side dishes. Well looked after by the staff and made to feel very welcome even though it was my first visit. Well run bar with a good choice of real ale will be sure to visit it again.

This was the base for 11 of us as part of coast to coast. Rooms clean and enough space for 2 of us to share for a couple of nights but longer than that might have felt a bit cramped. Breakfasts generous portions and good fresh fruit etc as part of buffett Evening meals a mixed experience, first night I had stuffed courgette the vegan option, it was more courgette with the rice mixture laid on top of it, not stuffed and rather dry. The crumble was good, not too sweet. Overall oKish pub grub

Great food...Location in the heart of Ennerdale Village..plenty of parking..you can either eat in the resturant or bar...bar area has 4 tables..then 2 steps down to other eating area...wheel chair access you would come in via Hotel door...or stay up on the bar area..by the lovely woodburner..:)

efficient service and good atmosphere food was varied and very tasty just what we needed after a walk in the beautiful lakes

Really good meals, very tasty, and friendly staff, the battered onion rings are highly recommended as side (what ever your eating) !

A great village pub with enjoyable food, friendly, welcoming staff. Good stop for a Coast to Coast walkers.

We have been here a few times and the welcome is very mixed. There is often nobody about and you can stand for a long while at the bar without seeing staff. One lady is friendly but the others seem as though they’d rather you weren’t there. I think they must be shot staffed. The lentil veggie burger was really poor. It was soggy and cold in the middle. The smell from the septic tank was really bad. There was also something very like sewage flowing into the little stream out the back so that could have been the reason for the smell to be fair to the pub.

One of the nicest Sunday lunches I’ve had around west Cumbria!! The beef and lamb melted in our mouths, lots of veg and good roasties and Yorkshire pud!! Diane was very polite and helpful, will defiantly be returning

Ate here on our Coast to Coast walk when we stayed in Ennerdale Bridge. Set in the heart of the village, it offered a varied menu with a good selection of specials as well. They also had a gluten free menu for those with an intolerance which was quite extensive.

Had a quick lunch whilst staying in Ennerdale for the week. Ordered sandwiches and chips. We waited a while despite it not being very busy. The chips were excellent however and well worth the wait. Friendly staff who brought us fresh water for the dogs, Always a nice touch.

Visited after a long days walking nearby. It is a nice country pub which is what we like, and the food we had was lovely (there was also an option on the menu to order small portions was also a plus point and something we don't often see). The prices were pretty average for the area so no qualms there. However, we waited nearly 45 minutes for our food to arrive and it wasn't really that busy so we have to mark down the level of service.

Good food, but did not raise the level of great food. Service was pleasant and also fast. Convenient place to eat in Ennerdale.

Great place with some fantastic real are - they have the famous Loweswater Gold on draught ! Nice bar area and very welcoming and the food good

We happened upon this pub at lunch time and had the most delicious food. We picked from the specials board and can highly recommend the chicken stuffed with mushroom, wrapped in bacon in a creamy mustard sauce, and the pork fillets in a tarragon mushroom and cream sauce both served with a medley of vegetables included red cabbage. They also welcomed our Westies into the pub which made our lives much easier.

This must be the best place around here, for a roast on a Sunday. Plenty of melt in your mouth roast beef & lovely lamb too. Nice veggies & lots of gravy. The staff are good & it’s dog friendly as well. Ticks all the boxes for us

Went here for dinner whilst staying up the road. Had a table next to the open fire, staff very friendly and good menu.

Ate lunch here after climbing two peaks nearby.

We came for a Christmas family meal again this year. The waitress was very friendly and helpful. The ploughman's was excellent, as was the dark ale. Perfect location for a good walk. Dog friendly. Good selection of deserts. They are happy to adapt the menu to suit which is really appreciated.

Just finished a 8 mile walk around ennerdale lake and forest and we were in the need of some food.We stopped at The Sheppard's and what a find, the lady behind the bar made us very welcome we ordered some much needed food and a deserved pint of beer each. Food was excellent and a with very welcoming and friendly staff. We would recommend The Sheperds great food and staff.

Great dog friendly place with a lovely Sunday lunch. Good portion of meat & veg, with great Yorkshire pud & nice gravy, with extra at no extra charge, The beef was cooked to perfection. The puddings were also very nice & the staff were friendly.

Four of us enjoyed two dinners whilst staying at nearby Thorntrees B&B;.

The Sunday roast dinners here are always consistently good. The Yorkshire puddings are homemade, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The vegetables are cooked perfectly. We always ask for the gravy to be served separately in a gravy boat.

A lovely roast beef dinner, with mash, roast, Yorkshire pud & 3 veg, with plenty of gravy was just the job for us after a 4 1/2 mile dog walk, on a quite pleasant October day. Nice place with friendly staff. Definitely will be back for both the walk, & the lovely roast dinner

We ate in the bar/restaurant of this hotel. We wrongly thought ( before our hike ) that pub food corresponded to our "fast food." Big mistake on our part. The food here corrected our erroneous belief. We found that through out our hike that the pub food was very good and was a good value. The food here started that trend. It was very good as was the service.

The landlady at our nearby B&B; booked us in here for a dinner after a long day's walk. I think without her help we would not have secured a table, as they were extremely busy. We were more than happy to knock back a couple of the excellent draught beers, before tucking into an excellent steak and chips. I'm afraid to say that the accompanying salad went untouched.

We were staying at a B&B; not far away and were advised that this was one of only a few restaurants near by for dinner. Everything was good but definitely not above average, including the meal and service.

We had an excellent meal at The Shepherd's Arms. We both ordered from the Specials Menu - I had lobster tagliatelle and my partner had duck. I also had a Baileys cheesecake for dessert which was also excellent. Highly recommended.

I thought the pub was in a nice location. However the layout inside was a bit weird. I approached the bar to let the lady id arrived but she didn't really acknowledge me for a while which I found quite rude. The meal I ordered was a carbonara which came out a bit like a cream and white wine soup. They redeemed themselves with the pudding and the coffee with novelty chocolate sheep though. All on all an ok meal.

Country pub with typical pub menu - the gravy on the lamb shanks was rather over-flavoured, overwhelming the taste of the meat. They were clearly accommodating a lot of walkers, and the place was very busy.

I'd just finished my first day on the C2C walk. It had been hot. I was meeting a mate in a pub in Ennerdale Bridge and I then realised there were two. Lovely beer, friendly staff, lovely beer garden at the back. Really enjoyed it.

Had a great meal here at the end of a week in Ennerdale Bridge. Great value for money and I highly recommend the fish dishes.For gin lovers the local Bedrock gin is a must.Good atmosphere and spacious beer garden. If you're in the area this is a must for quality food at reasonable prices.

This is a great hotel - clean, well maintained and very comfortable, with a very good restaurant/bar. The food was well cooked and had a choice of local dishes. Breakfast was exceptional, especially the porridge. I wholeheartedly recommend it and hope to stay again

Ate well while walking the Coast to Coast. A range of ales available plus lagers and very nice rather better quality pub food. Fish dishes were a standout.

You can be guaranteed an excellent mealAt The Shepherds Arms. We eat there about twice a month.Really fresh local ingredients, cooked fresh every day. The team of two chefs work very hard to satisfy our taste buds.There's always a varied selection of local ales from the many micro breweries in the area.Great service with a smile from Diana.Definitely recommended.Thanks Keith and team.

Lovely beer in a friendly environment. The pub has a highly reputable restaurant but we didn't try it.

We have enjoyed Sunday lunch here twice recently. The roast beef just melts in your mouth and the proper homemade Yorkshire pudding is really fluffy inside. The vegetables which are served separately are cooked to perfection. We look forward to returning soon.

Myself, my husband and son decided to eat here after a walk around Ennerdale Water. This being a quiet out of the way village we really weren't expecting very much. There was a good selection of drinks available, and food was served all day, although the menu changed to the evening menu at 5 pm. As it was the early afternoon, we chose from the lunchtime menu. Me and my son chose the steak and ale pie (£11.75) and decided to have chips and veg with it. My husband went for the 10oz sirloin steak with chips (£17.95), tomatoes, mushrooms and onion rings (delicious). The portion sizes were more than adequate, and the quality of the food was outstanding. The beer gravy in our steak and ale pie was amazing. My husband's steak was cooked to perfection, and delicious. In fact it was so good, our son wondered whether the chef was married. The venue was fairly quiet, but the service and time we had to wait wasn't very long at all. Any coast to coast walkers who choose to stay here before tackling the lakes' heights, will not be disappointed with the food and drink on offer here.

Have to say very disappointed. Went in at 5.30 to eat with friends and family after a walk at Ennerdale water and told dogs were not allowed in until 6pm. Not sure of the rationale for this? The room where you sit if you have a dog was empty?! I have eaten there before.Won't be calling in again, pub down the road did good food, good selection of real ale and we're very friendly.

Was surprised to find anywhere serving meals on a Sunday, let alone in what appears to be quite a backwater. But WHAT meals! Never tasted such succulent and more-ish Cumberland sausage and gravy for years, and the vegetables perfectly cooked. My friends had other dishes and all agreed the place was quite a find! And there was wifi. And the food was served quickly.

We ate here on two evenings when we were staying in the village. The food was excellent, several different choices on the specials board each evening. Good range of beers. Friendly staff. Would definitely go back.

Went here for tea on second night was recommended by the owner of the b+b. Wasn't disappointed food was amazing had steak and ale pie. Owner Diana was lovely.

During our week in Ennerdale this was our go to place for food and a beverage and it didn't disappoint. Welcoming friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. The food was amazing, especially the steak and ale pie and the lamb shank dishes. Dog friendly. Great place. Great food. Great staff. Thanks.

Food was lovely on each occasion. I can recommended the steak and ale pie. A proper pie with proper pastry!Good filling puddings Well served beer and great friendly staff who were very helpful.We couldnt have asked more really then what they offered!

Took my sister for a long walk in the fells and came to The Shepherds for a late lunch. Chose the fish and chips and very nice they were too!Service was good and the bar's quite pleasant and serves food all day. The only negative point was that the bread and butter pudding was cold in the middle, although it was still nice and when we mentioned it we weren't charged. Not cheap but not super expensive either and on balance am happy to recommend it.

Very lovely pub food with a good selection. Happy to accommodate after the burger was not fully cooked through. Agreed to swap the meal and did not charge for the burger or the replacement meal. A replacement meal of steak pie and chips was cooked perfectly. My son enjoyed the sausage and mash and the ice cream dessert.

My partner and I stopped here one Sunday for a roast. We got in quite late in the evening and there was only Beef available (we were later told that the pub is extremely popular at lunch time so all the other meats had probably been snaffled!) the beef was cooked perfectly, lovely gravy and a nice portion of veg. The Rioca went down very nicely. The pub had a nice atmosphere. Also, the Shepherd on the sign outside looks like Art Garfunkel, which I found amusing.

Had been before for a meal which we enjoyed, and staff friendly.Next time we called a photographer was outside and informed us we could not park as he was taking photos. Limited parking, and my partner had a foot injury, so asked if any other parking near to pub available, declined to move until answered. Photographer went in pub came back with manager who "insisted" we move to another place, where?, a few hundred yards away up a side street. Left and did not go back.

This is the best restaurant in this small town. The food was very good and so was the service. My steak was perfectly cooked and it was massive -- it was at least twice as big as I've ever seen. Service was very friendly and the room was quiet for a pub with low ceilings.

The Shepard’s Arms was a very welcome stop at the end of our first day on the Wainwright Coast-to-Coast trail. Four hungry trekkers enjoyed both the atmosphere of this traditional English pub and a menu that went far beyond the normal pub fare. The lobster and prawn linguini was delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting - boots and dogs are welcome. The vegetarian options were very good.

A very quaint and traditional bar, serving great food and a wide range of local ale! A welcome place after a long walk with a real fire. Hospitality second to none. You won't be disappointed

We called into the Shepherds Arms when we arrived into Ennerdale Bridge after walking from St Bees. First stop on the Coast to Coast. We were soAking wet but that didn't deter the lady behind the bar welcoming us and taking our wet weather gear and hanging in their drying room till we were ready to leave. We booked a table for dinner and was not at all disappointed. Excellent portions and very very tasty and as always good value for money. Steak and ale pie and pork belly.

Stopped off midday for lunch - really lovely way to end an morning at EnnerdaleService was friendly and helpful and the portion sizes generous - there is also a quite varied menu and although we only wanted a sandwich, there were more bigger meals available even at lunch time.

An excellent place to come eat with the family - Sunday dinners are top notch! Service is good - restaurant is clean and tidy

Went here for lunch on a Saturday. The lady behind the bar was very welcoming and friendly and when my husband told her he hadn't tried two of the tap beers, she poured two samples for him to try, one of which he then had a pint of. The lady (I think one of the owners) was very informative about the menu and the specials: We both had steaks which were perfectly cooked, tender and delicious. The chips and varied vegetables were also excellent, as was the salad with my steak. The coffee was good and I asked for it to be strong and it was. The menu had variety, with lots of dishes we will be trying in future, including traditional and also modern cooking. The bar was very clean and tidy whilst remaining like a traditional country inn and had a very pleasant ambience. There were also several locals in the bar which, I think, is a sign of a good hostelry. I cannot really praise this enough and was only sorry we could not fit in a sweet! We will certainly go back again, possibly tomorrow!!

Excellent family meal everyone enjoyed their meal first class. Very pleasant staff compliments to chef.

We ate at the Shepherds Arms for two evenings when we stayed in Ennerdale. It has a lovely comfortable atmosphere, great choice of meals, delicious food and well prepared. We will certainly go there again when we revisit the area.