The Stag Inn in Carlisle

Food was tasty but the menu is quite limited especially the children’s menu. We had to go searching for staff to take additional orders for drinks despite the pub being quiet. You would expect impeccable service given that you are paying restaurant prices but in a pub setting.

At first glance this looked a wee bit expensive for a Pub roast dinner. But £20 for a massive plate - and side plates - of this amazing roast beef is a bargain. We'll only be able to say this once in our life, but we were at Tom Kitchen's place in Leith last weekend, and this dining experience was equal in all respects; product, presentation, decor, staff..etc. We live in Stirling, but we would genuinely make a detour the next time we head south to eat here again. We wouldn't detour to Leith.

In Keswick and wanting to avoid the Bank Holiday crowds we looked in the Good Beer Guide and found this gem. Great food, especially the steak pie, although the salmon and the fish and chips were excellent.

This place ticks all boxes. The atmosphere is fantastic, the staff are amazing....but most of all the food is second to none. Theeee best place for food in the local area hands down. High quality food with a touch of class.

Visited with friends for a meal. We live fairly local and often visit to sample the exceptionally well kept and changing real ales. First time for food. Service and presentation both exemplary with food to match. Can't fault anything about this place other than it's further up the road than my local... (Which I happily drive past to get to the stagg).. keep it up... thank you