The Stag Inn & Restaurant in Allerdale

Been here a couple of times lately and the food has been lovely, pleasant staff ,good wine and nice atmosphere ,.looking forwards to trying the Sunday lunch.

All I can say is poor tasteless food, I don't need to add anything else. Definitely will not be going back. Our first and last visit.

Lovely country pub, beautiful food, here for 3 days ...

We've had the Sunday Dinner here a couple of times very friendly staff very quick service the place is very clean and not badly priced Called in on Saturday and had a bar meal once again excellent service very friendly food was I think amazing had Gammon and chips will definitely be back

Booked online for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed, perfectly cooked veg ( not mushy) plenty of tender roast beef. The chicken breast was moist and tasty. Most noticeable was the whole meal roast mash, gravy, every item was piping hot. All the staff we came into contact with friendly and courteous. We look forward to returning and have no hesitation in recommending you give The Stag a try.

All round pleasant experience. I had the steak and Ale pie with chips and veg, best veg I have had out for a long time and the chips are superb. Bar staff member was pleasant and friendly. Thank you

Really good Sunday lunch, I am gluten and lactose intolerant and they catered for me well. My partner and I both really enjoyed our meals and will be back.

Out for the day with family. Googled what was open and near by. We are so pleased we called in. Very friendly and helpful staff. Let dad try the beer so he could decide which one he liked. Ordered main meals ... dads steak and ale pie filled the plate , fish and chips was also massive. StagDuo Cumberland sausage and gammon with all trimming was amazing. What you can't eat you can take home. Brilliant

Food was good. Service and Staff was excellent.

We popped in for a lunchtime drink whilst walking & had a very pleasant chat with a young lady behind the bar. We looked at the menu & opening hours, taking photos of both. Later that day we decided to make a reservation for dinner, rang four times, not answered ! Left two messages with contact details, no reply ! More recently decided to walk there from Allonby, approx 5 miles on a Thursday when supposed to be open but were closed ! If this is how they operate it doesn't bode well for a good dining experience !

We had a lovely lunch good service and excellent food well cooked and good quality. 1x Gammon special ( £9.95 ) great value. 1x Vegan Sizzler platter. 1x white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake (to share) Big portions. Booked in for next week

A group of five of us have just had lunch,fish and chips, salmon,and burgers.which were all very nice, plenty food on each plate,no problems at all.the young lad Kyle taking the orders was very professional and good mannered.

There were 5 of us and we all had lovely meals. Plenty of food, friendly service and a nice atmosphere, definitely recommended. Nice to be back to its good form!

Good pub food, was able to cater well for the dietary intolerances in the group

Just had a lovely meal with family at The Stag Inn at Crosby. Service was really good from the staff and very helpful.

Had a beautiful meal tonight, Lovely polite staff, Great service

We went for a meal the Friday before Christmas and 2 out of the 4 of us left without a bite to eat!! We arrived at 7pm (booked earlier in the week), and sat until 7.45 before our order was taken. The 2 starters arrived after 8.30pm, the potato and leek soup looking like baby food....then nothing else!! At 9.30pm we saw the young female who was trying her best to cook...was in tears!! The management entered the kitchen 3 times to ask the staff "how are we doing", but didn't once offer to help/support!!!! For a statement to be made of 22 years experience in the business, it's very sad that the 22 year experienced person didn't support his staff who were trying their best!!! Rhonda, we wish you a speedy recovery!

I ate here with a group of friends. The service, portions and food were all excellent. We have been regular visitors of the Stag Inn once a year for several years and I can honestly say we have never had a single bad meal. The staff are always very welcoming and the food is always excellent - you will certainly never leave The Stag Inn hungry!

Was absolutely terrible food was served in batches which meant we were unable to eat at same time a lot of menu items weren't available but weren't told when booking it might be a restricted menu nobody else in apart from one couple so not busy young lad behind the bar and the cook were absolutely brilliant both looked totally fed up can't say what landlord looked like cos didn't show his face he needs to spend more time in the bar supporting and helping his staff and less time upstairs avoiding people

Booked a table for 7. We were one of two groups in the restaurant, the other being a couple of who apparently had a very similar experience to us: Point being: It was very quiet. They weren’t rushed off their feet. We were told when we arrived that some menu items may be out of stock. No big deal, we went off what’s there and ordered. First, 2 pies arrived. 20 minutes later, we were told that they had no rice for the Jambalaya (right as the two who ordered the pies were finishing their food). No explanation as to why they didn’t tell us about this at the beginning. They obviously started cooking the Jambayla after finishing the the pies. We made substitutions and then had to wait another 20-25 minutes, making it a 40-50 minute difference between the 2 pies arriving and the rest of the food. We would have quite liked to have dessert, but we’d probably have to wait 3-5 working days for that. One item was missing completely, others were not the quality we’ve had in the past. All in all a shoddy experience. I’d suggest that instead of sitting upstairs, the manager comes down and tries running his restaurant. The service is abysmal and inexperienced staff are getting it in the neck.

I wanted a cooling off period before writing this. I understand that the usual chef had an accident a few days prior to Christmas Day and temporary staff were bought in, however, this is no excuse for poor management. I feel that if the issues of the chef and staff had been communicated to the diners from the outset, a lot of upset on both sides could have been avoided, instead the manager hid behind the bar and allowed his very young staff to bear the brunt of angry customers. The food was beyond poor and the service abysmal.

Omg no words was like faulty towers will never ever come here again disgusting £60 a head and inly got 1 course

I’ve never in my life had such awful service. Went for Xmas dinner family of 7 for a 3 course meal. We didn’t get any starter no explanation why, baring in mind we had paid in advance. Main course was terrible which consisted of one Brussels sprout and one no veg . No pudding because the cheees cake didn’t set. We did get our money back but wish we had been told in advance, so we could have stayed at home

Really really disappointed with the food and service tonight. We booked a table for Christmas Eve but didn’t get our order taken until we’d been in for 45 minutes despite asking. We were told they had a large order but we’d booked our table early. Food then took another 45 minutes and was not up to usual standard. Have been coming to the Stag for years but won’t be back as much nicer places worth the £50 price tag. Don’t rush here.

I haven't been in for over 3 years, Maybe new staff,but great food,served by pleasant young staff.

Called in for a meal,ordered Cumberland horseshoe off the menu. When I received the food the chips were barely warm and lots of hard bits.i literally ate the Cumberland sausage, a few of the chips that were not very warm,fried egg which was fine and a couple of bits of mushroom which also were barely warm and quite watery. When the staff came and got my plate he asked was it ok. I told him I wasn't happy as alot of the meal was cold and I thought the chips could have been yesterday's. He said he would speak to the chef but I had to go and ask what had been said. The reply was I had eaten the meal,there was majority of it still on plate apart from the hot bits I mentioned above. Also he said the chips had been done this morning,even looking on some plates that had just been brought out the chips looked a massive improvement compared to what I received. I wouldn't normally complain or write a review but I have had meals several times that have been lovely,hence why I called in there tonight. I also had half a tomato that was hot enough,still not much of a deal for 15 pound

Went for Elvis night really friendly staff. Food was 10 out of 10 big portions good real home made food including chips. Really good entertainment

Used to go come here all the time but since it's changed hands it's no where near as nice. You open the door to the restaurant and there is something there blocking the door so you can't get in that way. Service was incredible slow considering it was pretty much empty. 2-3 tables. We ended up having to go find someone for a menu. Then waited another 20 mins to take order. Then food wait time was even longer than that. I know you have to wait for a homemade meal but even when it used to be busy was never that long of a wait. The atmosphere has totally changed with the new layout in the main area, it's to open it's lost it's cozy bar feel. It seems to be trying to be more like a restaurant now than a bar. Wasn't cozy at all. We ordered steak pie the crust was incredible hard all in all I wouldn't be back and wouldn't be recommending to family and friends either.

We visited outside good times, but the pub felt homely and welcoming, and the bar staff were helpful & polite. There was a good selection of drinks available

Really shocked to see cubicles taken out its spoiled the place. Sunday lunch very poor all frozen veg mash was powdered potatoes, Yorkshire pudding was nice that's all, very poor.

We had a superb meal last night, the food was absolutely fantastic, with plenty of it, The staff were really good and friendly, will be returning soon

It's OK, food average and prices average.

A nice little find on the Solway coast with lovely views of the sunset from outside. We were made to feel very welcome and service was attentive and very pleasant. Food was tasty and good quality 'pub grub' Would happily return

Very quiet but not in season for a coastal town. Service and staff was great

Drafty by window bench seats, other seats uncomfortable, reasonable space between tables. Evening meals served from 5.45 during week. Food tasty and good portions, however steak and ale pie pastry lid had become too hard to eat after reheating.

Great pub Lovely meal Timothy Taylor bitter Smiling and attentive staff What more could you want

Never went in.. but I love pubs, they were the lifeblood of the local community.

The Stag is just off The Wall, which makes for a great stop. Had a Guinness on the back patio and chatted with other walkers. The bartender, nice and helpful.

Very welcoming. Pub very clean, table service in dining room. Menue choice very good, varied and local produce. My choice was well presented and tasted delicious. All staff attentive and efficient.

Lovely meals good friendly staff

We called here yesterday lovely clean pub the food was excellent service very good the lady behind the bar was very friendly not to badly priced toilets were very clean will definitely be going back we had the Sunday dinner

Very friendly. The bar is dog friendly. Food excellent

Food was lovely, but was told if we arrived at 6.45 rather than 7pm, that we would get served quicker due to a large party being booked in. This wasn't the case. We waited half an hour to have our order taken, then another 45mons to an hour for our food to arrive. The staff were lovely but wouldn't rush to return due to the waiting time on a quiet night (3-4 tables maximum).

Fantastic food and friendly staff. All at a reasonable price, well worth a visit

Food was amazing, quality very good, there last week, will certainly be returning, plenty of choices, for everyone, made to feel welcome by everyone, staff very pleasant. So much choice to choose from aswel, we'll done to the chef 👏👏👏 see you all very soon.

I live local and used to visit the pub quite often. The food was very good, unfortunately the quality of food drastically changed. Previously I had a starter which was bake cheese with no cheese in it and burned fruit crumble. Yesterday the food seem good but I was sick at night. Something needs to change because people are being poisoned 🤮 🤢🤮🤢

Lovely food and service, the choice was excellent on the menu. Would go back. Even better it was dog friendly.

Always had a great meal , & knowing personally that the food /produce is sourced locally from the very best butchers / walshes / Harrison’s , knowing the chef & how hard they work, well done is all I can say for producing such fabulous homemade food food even under so much pressure at times 😊

Ususally visit for a drink but this time popped in for something bite to eat for a change , not disappointed very good food, staff lovely, well recommended

Slow service and uninterested staff. Overcooked food specifically on the beef roast, both veggies and meat. Small children's portions.

This might be an overlooked gem. It's very rare that I venture out to this part of Cumberland, but on a friends recommendation I did and I'm very happy about it. The restraunt area being fully booked was a good sign and the food did not disappoint, featuring pub classics and more adventurous world cuisine. The beer was also good with a number on draught that I hadn't tried before including ABK from Germany. The wine list was also pretty good and the whiskey and gin menus were also well stocked.

Great place for Sunday lunch. They also have an extensive gin and whisky list. 👍

Good food, reasonably priced. Friendly staff.

Had our Sunday dinner last week didn't enjoy it

Spot on lovely greeting when we turned up In our motorhome. Food filling 😋 the steak pie was fat free. The locals recommend the fish and chips. We would stop here again on our travels. Thanks the Stag Inn.

This is a lovely pub in a great location. The food and service was excellent. Great portions. Great choice of food and excellent real ale.

Excellent food. Attentive pleasant staff.

Great food, lovely staff, and good atmosphere

I find it very disappointing in this day and age that a public house ,with a high turnover of customers purchasing meals doesn't have vegatarian meals on there menu.Having to ask for a separate vegetarian menu is a bit embarrassing like your asking for something out of the ordinary. You need to get with the times and sort your availability out .God forbid if you were vegan .

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A lovely meal coupled with excellent service and good beer, what's not to like?

Had a great meal staff very good

Excellent food Good friendly staff. Welcome atmosphere

During our journey driving along the west coast through Maryport we decided to pull in at The Stag Inn Crosby, Maryport for lunch. The young lady behind the bar was most welcoming and led us to a table in the dining room which was lovely and clean and bright. I noticed a sign saying your food may take a little extra time as we cook it fresh. The waitress was so very helpfull and gave a good description of the dishes on the menu. When our lunch arrived it took our breath away, it was extremely well presented and the portions were large. The food was absolutely delicious. I even sent my compliments to the chef (very rare for me) When the bill was presented I was amazed at the most reasonable cost, This was our first visit to The Stag Inn and can without doubt recommend it to anyone looking for quality food and excellent service at a reasonable price. This is a genuine honest review from happy customers.

The seafood platter and steak pie were delicious, prices were good. The restaurant could do with a good clean. The tables and carpets were sticky, which was off-putting. had to get baby wipes to wipe the tables myself.

Food wasn't bad. Service not great though. I asked for a diet coke and took it back as it was flat and very sweet. Bar maid said... "yeah we haven't got diet so I gave you Pepsi max" and then walked away! The waitress was very poor... I would have to guess it was her first day as she really had no idea. That said the food was nice, though maybe a little pricey.

Good choice of food on menu and reasonable prices. We all enjoyed our meals , staff cheerful and polite.

Fantastic food and a great atmosphere. Stopped in for a Sunday lunch, what a great meal!!

Great menu with lots of choice, sport on TV with the Racing UK. Great service, good food.

Food very nice and service good and welcoming. Good value for money as well 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Friendly staff. Good atmosphere and lovely food. What more can you want. Can't wait to go back.

Amazing food, amazing service, the value for money is amazing too. Big up Rhonda the chef!

Fabulous tasty food. Great service

We went unexpectedly for a drink, and ended up having lunch it was around 1.45pm, we were greeted friendly and asked if we would like a menu, been peckish we agreed, the food was lovely, all home cooked, the menu was very extensive, and lots on specials, but I had a baquette with Sausage and onion, with some salad, let me tell you it was fresh, tasted lovely, and was well presented, but there was so much, my other half had a jacket potato with tuna and chees, , he agreed was very good, and it came with a salad, we had 2 large lime and sodas to drink, and the bill was 21 pound, unbelieveable, very good value, lovely clean friendly pub, with lovely staff, would definetly go back

My husband and I have just had a delicious dinner here. The service was excellent, the staff very friendly and efficient. Will definitely come back. Can highly recommend.

Great customer service with a smile, and the food was really good too, cheese cake dessert was a bit on the small side but I'm just a really big eater

Good food and friendly service.

Excellent service and great food at good prices. Highly recommended

Friendly local pub with good home cooked food. Dog friendly. Vegan and veggie options. Ticked all the boxes.

Lovely food , really enjoyed everything we ordered ... Great service from everyone ... thanks 😀 x

Friendly, and dog-friendly, pub with a good selection of bar meals and more.

Friendly local with good food and a choice of local cask ales.

There is reasonable social separation in a busy environment. There is a wide range of food on the menu, including all tastes and dietary needs. Service is friendly and quick. I had chicken Stroganoff which was well cooked and presented with a side salad and chips. The chicken jambalaya was very tasty although the chicken boursin was not so good because the boursin cheese flavour was overcome by a stronger cheese sauce. I found the Eton mess palatable and the fruit crumble with custard was also ok. sides were very generous and prices reasonable, including those for draft beer. These change periodically so you can taste a different one on your next visit. A range of drinks are available for all. Overall, this was a pleasant experience in convivial surroundings.

Been to The Stag Easter Sunday absolutely gorgeous food and service was very good, highly recommend and i will deffinatly be back thank you so much

Had a delicious roast there on Sunday, all perfectly cooked and presented with extra gravy on request. Love that the place is pet friendly too, they even provided water and dog treats for one canine visitor at the table near us. Children's menu was as you would expect on paper but more than expected on the plate and perfect for a hungry 11 year old We will definitely be going back again. X

Excellent food, helpful staff and a good atmosphere

We went for brunch was a lovely meal, they'd decorated the resteraunt area with cute valentines hearts and cupids, the bar maid Liz was very happy to help and gave a lovely friendly service. I'd highly recommend. Food was cooked to perfection also. Perfect place to eat out.

Wonderful food. Massive portions. Fast and lovely service. Very good prices. Definitely recommend

Food was lovely and staff very friendly nice clean pub i would recommend

Excellent place to eat and a good size function room. Staff excellent. I think it's only pub in Crosby and it has really nice locals. Very welcoming and great place to stop and have a beer. A few different beers on tap. And a good selection of spirits. It's a must if passing through or stopping over.

The food was fantastic ! Awesome having a local that serves such good food.

Very polite service brilliant x

Lovely meal and lovely staff ,best salad I've had this year ,well done 😂

Excellent food, service and staff. Highly recommended

Great home made food. Good menu. Would recommend.

The best place locally for great food and pleasant service.

Hi everyone enjoy their meal yesterday. Their said it was beautiful. Very friendly people. Thank you xx💕

Excellent food great choice they make you feel very welcome our 7 month old dalmation.. wilf .. loved it .. the real ale choice is limited but what they have is superbly kept possibly the best I've ever had lovely surroundings and toilets cannot recommend enough .. a must visit

Food very good & scrumptious. Service great. Definitely recommend to visitors to area & locals.

Nice place good real ale food spot on