The Stag Inn in Carlisle

Very quaint pub, very nicely decorated

Popped in on a Sunday lunchtime for a drink and a snack. Pub was busy with lots of lunch reservations. The upsets had sofas and board games. Very comfortable. Pub has recently been refurbished. A git quirky. Modern, clean and comfortable. Snake we had was great, good drinks. Other food looked great, clearly a popular place to eat.

Food was incredible, and when the chef found out one of our party was coeliac he came out and spoke to her and created a meal specifically for her which was lovely. But then we later ordered a dessert that was marked as gluten free on the menu, and after it had arrived and been started, we double checked that the item was in fact gluten free, and the waitress went and checked with the kitchen and came back and said no, they’ve just changed the menu and that gluten free icon was left in accidentally and it did in fact have gluten. She hadn’t had the cake part of the dessert yet which was very lucky, but it could have been bad and the staff were not apologetic and still charged us for the dessert. I hope the menu is fixed to reflect the right allergens! Big thanks to the chef for his efforts.

Lovely old traditional pub with excellent choice of ales and delicious food. Excellent friendly bar staff that work very hard. Great meeting place with a wonderful atmosphere.

Our. Food took ages no apology from staff, didn't ask if everything was OK

Incredible dinner, finish it all with the rice pudding it is heaven. Chef personally went above and beyond to accomodate to our friend’s dietaries.

Why have a large sign telling you to stop… but then only be reservations only! Won’t be bothering to stop again. No walk in’s… the car park had 4 cars in.

Lovely atmosphere, great service, and phenomenal food. Will be going back.

Absolutely outstanding Sunday lunch

Really cosy place, had a great old school feel which we liked. The food was excellent! So tasty and service was prompt! We will go again.

The new owners have done amazing with the place 👏 Had our first family Sunday lunch meal and it was outstanding. Well done all

Fine food and ales with a friendly and welcoming approach. Very cosy and very welcoming. Go and see for yourself.

Sunday lunch for a family of 14 wasn't a problem, and the service and food were excellent. The seating upstairs was ideal for us as a group with young children. Highly recommended 👍

Went to this lovely pub and the staff were very friendly. The food was good too. We ordered from the Sunday lunch and it was lovely. Service was also good. Would recommend a visit.

My wife and I had Sunday Lunch here today, what can I say........ The Food was Exceptional, the service was Great . It was our first visit but we will definitely be back. Got to be the Best Sunday Lunch I've Ever had 10/10 👍🏻

Me and my husband love this cosy pub that is also dog friendly! I had my birthday party on the second floor and the atmosphere and food was fantastic! Place has very country feel to it with modern touches. Lots of space and cosy snugs to have a lovely time with friends. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The whole experince is always great. Would highly recommend! P.S. pictures don't do justice to this beautiful place!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Stag Inn is an absolute gem! From the moment we stepped in, we were embraced by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that beautifully balances modern charm with rustic coziness. The décor is thoughtfully done, creating a space that feels both inviting and unique. The food was nothing short of incredible—every dish felt like it was made with real care and attention to detail. It’s been a long time since a meal left me so impressed. The staff were so friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. It’s the kind of place you want to linger in, whether you’re there for a meal or just stopping by for a drink. I’ll definitely be back—it’s rare to find somewhere that gets everything so right.

Private party , with buffet, fabulous food and atmosphere

Very enjoyable experience. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Will definitely come back when visiting next

Brilliant Sunday roast at the Stag. Inside is very cosy and welcoming, the service was very friendly and attentive and the food was incredible. We tried the pork and the beef, both very good quality and great value. For desert the presentation and quality of homemade produce was great. So pleased this place is back open. I can see this place doing very well and would highly recommend.

The refurb looks amazing can't wait for the food to begin. Really warm welcoming and really relaxing atmosphere

The pub has changed hands recently and had a full revamp, will be serving food in the very nearby future. Dogs are allowed in. Car parking available. Nice place to relax and catch up with friends.

Lovely decorated pub. New owners are very friendly. I'm looking forward to when they start serving food.

Me and my wife went there on Sunday the 15th of October with our 2 dog. lovely welcome from the staff .we decided to order food and that when it went down hill we order the steak pie and chips with veg it was absolutely disgusting we had to feed the food to the dogs when they weren’t looking i was a bit braver and eat a bit more than my wife . It is the 19th of October and I’ve had just got over the bad stomach , (I won’t be rude )I’ve not been work until today because I’ve been so ill and I recommend that no one should eat there and this place should be reported. And it was a walk in The google account was in my sons name !

Rang ahead to book a parking space last Friday for are little campervan, and well what a welcome we got, so worm and friendly and accommodating, super dog friendly, food was amazing we stayed the whole night, thank you so much for a wonderful night and we and Alfie (dog) hope to see you again soon, Highly recommend this little gem.

Little hidden gem food was 1st class and staff and owner was fantastic well worth a visit . Thanks again can't wait to come back

My buddy, Steve and I from the US, were on our Hadrian Wall walk. It was lunch time when we ran into this amazing pub. We were early, so the host gave us a cool tour of the establishment while talking about its history. Stops as this added to the enrichment of our trek which we successfully completed.

This was a brilliant find for lunch. Very obliging owners, the place is centuries old (mind your head on the beams) but the hospitality is excellent. Really worth a visit

Have just enjoyed a fabulous lunch. Visited for the first time and would highly recommend.

Fantastic pub with the most welcoming staff and wonderful food! Highly recommended!

Stopped here for some lunch. Was not disappointed. Enjoyable.

Three the soup choices, chicken mushroom and tomato were all canned! It came with an unbuttered roll which was not fresh.

Nice oldy world pub wirh good choice of beers

Stopped here on our way home from touring the NC500 . Motorhomes welcome to park up for night in exchange for a pint. Loved the village atmosphere Dave and Helen have created for both the young and old. Will definitely be stopping here again.

A super warm welcome and a delicious steak pie

Very kind host, super comfort for hikers and trekkers: he asked me to refill the bottle of water.

Great motorhome stopover. Free if you eat in the pub, and why wouldn’t you. Great food, great beer and lovely people

Stopped in for a quick pint whilst walking by. The atmosphere, staff, and everyone were terrific. I didn't have anything to eat but the menu looked pretty good. Great place.

Just stop for a Drink on Hadrian's wall path

Good beer, good food, very friendly staff. We had excellent evening here on our Hadrian's Wall hike. Cheers to the staff. I highly recommend this inn.

Beautiful old pub. Good food. Dog friendly. Great service.

Stopped over for Thursday bike night, wasn't disappointed! Fish and chips were tremendous and a great turn out. Lovely staff and a great atmosphere 👌

Absolutely amazing all round, best bar meal in a very long time will definitely be back xx

We dropped in as the pub sits happily on the Hadrian's Wall trail. We (me and the dog) received an incredibly warm welcome. I had a couple of pints of a superb local ale and my pup was treated to a handful of treats and her own bowl of fresh water! We sat outside and chatted to other hikers, so there was a great atmosphere! The staff were very friendly and even ensured we had water for the remainder of our journey. Top place and highly recommended to hikers on the trail!

Very nice service and the food was lovely

Wow, this place is amazing so friendly happy to help, dog friendly food is amazing, hospitality is phenomenal.

Quaint pub with limited menu, but food was excellent!

Not open when at 10pm on Friday when Google review as well as signage outside state open till 12 on Fridays. Need to update Google and signage to correct opening hours to stop people making unnecessary journeys

Phoned ahead and reserved a car park stopover, they provided plenty of space in the car park to fit our 12m skoolie, we had great food, a couple of drinks all with a very friendly welcoming host and locals

Stayed over in our Motorhome, fantastic atmosphere in pub and great food and beers. Dave & his team made us feel very welcome would definitely recommend and come back again. Thanks so much, this is what a traditional country pub should be like

Very attentive and friendly would definitely use as a stopover again

We arrived on the spare of the moment, and were given a very friendly welcome, we ordered the fish n chips and peas and steak pie and chips and vegtables. The service from the staff was exemplary and of a very high standard, Audrey and myself will certainly be visiting The Stag Inn again. I couldn't leave without sampling the Sticky toffee pudding and ice cream, which finished off our meal perfectly, Audrey said she was already full but I persuaded her to share the dessert, which the kind staff provided with 2 spoons. The drinks were great too. I recommend everyone to give it a try, as you will not be disappointed. This Inn is dog friendly too. 👍

Stopped here very briefly for a drink. Made welcome instantly by the owners. Wish I had factored in lunch here. Really friendly pub with a ghost apparently.

A lovely example of an old English pub, we stopped for a drink on our way from Carlisle on the Hadrian's wall path. Excellent friendly service.

If you are in the area, make the detour and visit this pub. The locals are incredible, the owners are amazing, the beer is good, and I hear the food is too. You won't regret it

Wish this was my local. Steak pie excellent. Locals friendly.

One of best pubs I've been in for ages. Wish it was my local

We stayed at The Stag Inn at the weekend, in Low Crosby near Carlisle. It was our best stop over so far. Free parking at rear of pub. Nothing was too much, even catered for our puppy, Eddie. We got there just after 8, even though they stop serving food at 8, we were still able to order food. The steak pie was probably the best steak pie we'd ever had, and we were even offered dessert. Breakfast was a true belly buster, really nice too. We said we will be back for a visit in June, but I can see it being sooner. Thanks to all of the staff and guests who made us feel really welcome. Keep up the good work and see yous soon. Nat, rob and Eddie.

A great little country pub steeped in local history and haunted to boot !! Lovely pub grub and great hospitality. Also a fantastic stop for Hadrians Wall Walkers!

Great place and quality food. Very kindly accommodated 5 walkers right at the end of food service

Nice food with good service thank you.

Haven't been to the Stag for 40 years!!! Food excellent service superb. It won't be another 40 before we are back.

Fab service and awesome pub roast 5☆

Very hospitable landlords,great newyears celebrations and thanks for letting us stay in the camper

Had a great time at the Christmas quiz night. The atmosphere was brilliant xx

Had a lovely Sunday lunch at the stag inn

Congratulations on your new chef. We had an excellent meal last night.

A really friendly pub atmosphere, fab service, delicious food and dog friendly. 100% recommend!

Brilliant pub. Dave and Helen are great, food great and the stop over with camper invaluable... cheers! Ed.

We had the best night ever with everyone up and dancing on Saturday 22nd October. Amazingly friendly staff and everyone else who was visiting the pub! Will definitely be back! The drinks were great too (from what I remember 😅)

Stopped here for a late lunch after visiting hadrians wall and the solway aviation museum. Food was fab, we had cheese & onion toasties with fries and our son had chicken nuggets and chips. Lovely pub, great hosts would definitely recommend

Very welcoming and excellent local people

Brilliant steak , good portion size and good pint of morreti , beautiful pub aswell

It was a great place. Like a real Pub, friendly and welcoming. With a mixture of ages.

What a cool pub :) stopped in with my parents after walking Hadrian's Trail. Very warm and welcoming and the staff were lovely

We stopped for lunch on the 2nd day of our Hadrians Wall walk. Simple menu, but cheesy chips and snacks for the dog was just what we needed. Really friendly place.

Good stop off for people on the Hadrian's wall path. Basic menu. Lovely pub. Hosts wonderful. Very cosy. Nice drinks. Fair prices. Menu needs a bit more effort. But wish them all the best as it's great to see it open again.

Sfeervolle Inn uit 1648. Vriendelijke bediening en lekkere thee.

Nice place to stop at when doing the Hadrian walk. Cozy place with friendly staff and nice beers.

Excellent Sunday Lunch. Good size portions.

A lovely little rural pub with a outdoor seating area and off street parking. Has a lovely old feel to it with exposed wooden beams and a nice cosy feel to it. I went with my partner for a private function where they closed the pub just for our group and it was very pleasant. The food was a homemade finger buffet type thing but there was more then enough for us all and the selection of drinks was excellent, my only gripe (and it a very minor one to most) is i would have liked a selection of alcohol free drinks other then the usual tea, coffee, soft drinks. (UPDATE i must of not seen the drinks or mistook them..... didnt ask because the gentleman serving us was busy so thats my bad, sorry) As of this review ive been told its been taken over by a local couple who are respected in the village and are putting there all into it and it shows, if your in the area give it a try and you may just find its one of the "hidden gems" you sometimes find off the beaten track.

This is a great pub! Pleased to see it open again. Hope it gets plenty of support and does well. Good luck.

Excellent pub to stop in for a well deserved pint on the Hadrian's Wall trek. Helen & Dave are excellent hosts, and couldn't be more helpful or informative. Absolutely perfect in every way and a real highlight!

Lovely new owners ,Helen and dave ,stayed over night in our motorhome, will definitely be back

After being closed for over 3 years it is now open.

Friendly staff and a great pint. We'll worth a stop. 👍

A fantastic place to stop when walking Hadrians Wall. So friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Cosy with log burner. They have rooms to stay so well worth a stop. We came as customers and left as friends. See you soon Andrew with the pulled pork recipe and Mark.

Very friendly owners and service. Worth a detour to see and drink at this 17th century pub

Le déjeuner, les chambres et les proprios sont formidable

While on holiday in in the lakes at a nearby village (Allonby), myself and my partner visited the Stag twice. Once was with my partner's son and girlfriend. The second was just myself and my partner. Both times we had top shelf food and service. We we're utterly pampered. The second time we went I had the Lamb stuffed with haggis. It was a culinary stroke of genius. What a dish! Everyone had a great time.Great portion sizes and fantastic food. we will definitely be booking again next year for our holidays. 10 out of 10 (particularly for the inspired lamb stuffed with haggis - superb!)

Nice friendly atmosphere, lovely couple. Very pretty village we will definitely return. Landlord and lady very welcoming.

The Sunday dinner was really lovely and delicious

As part of a large walking group for a charity event we had arranged to meet at this pub as one large group.The old man inside behind the bar was very rude and just wanted to make arrogant comments about us using his empty car park.We pointed out we were there ahead of the group and not just to use his car park and that the full group would be eating there to which he shrugged and continued Being arrogant.Totally lacking in any kind of customer service and hospitality.Well done stag inn you’ve just lost what I believe would have been a nice little profit from 30 hungry walkers.We have diverted the group and headed to friendlier location Eden golf club.

What could have been a welcome stop on our trek was ‘meh’. Staff not engaged, felt unwelcome, food not much to write about. A shame.

Nice country pub not to badly priced with a good selection perfectly placed on Hadrian's wall.

Having since seen a number of reviews of this establishment I would guess that the cuisine and locally brewed beers are very good, however on this occasion (a Tuesday) the Inn was shut (Mon/ Tues each week) so I did not get a chance to sample such delights.However I did experience what appears to be the landlord’s well documented stroppy attitude towards those of us walking the Hadrians Wall path as the pub runs along side it in the picturesque village of Crosby on Eden. Having realised the Inn was indeed closed having specifically gone there for lunch and a pint we innocently stopped at one of the benches outside the inn for a quick break.Shortly after this the landlord appeared, informed us we were trespassing and looking very annoyed explained he was ‘fed up with us lot’ and told us to clear off. I now assume having seen other comments ‘us lot’ referred to anyone walking the HW path.I feel very sorry that a lot of foreign visitors that come to the U.K. and visit the very beautiful area of Cumbria have been confronted by this who clearly has no idea about the service industry and how important the national trails are to the tourist industry and financial infrastructure of northern rural communities, very poor attitude I also notice that they have replied to some reviews previously so look forward in anticipation, not impressed by small minded & angry landlord.

Lovely place great staff friendly atmosphere

Lovely cosy friendly pub lovely pint

Absolutely amazing pub with so much character, good selection of beers and nice spot for tired walkers :)

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