The Sun Inn in Allerdale

Lovely pub with friendly owner! Two real ales and a great selection of wine. Will go back to try the food!

We have just spent a week in the Lake District celebrating our daughter’s 30th Birthday with our friends. We ate here twice and came for a drink once. The food is absolutely beautiful. The landlord and his wife Lynn are super friendly and very informative of things to do locally. Lynn, would you let your partner know we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast on the Bassenthwaite train today. So thank you for that. The Sun Inn is a great little pub, we will certainly be back and a big thank you to all your staff who are equally as welcoming and efficient. PS, our Westie loved your gorgeous Finn.

Everything was great apart from the quiz night, which blasted out all the speakers, including in the restaurant area, so you could not speak to each other. Love a quiz night, just not when I am trying to eat and chat with friends.

For the price of the burger and meal as a whole, the expectation was a lot higher. Burger itself appeared to be a frozen patty. Disappointing. Beers and ciders were not cold. Requested thunder and lightning ice cream with the chocolate cheesecake. Cheesecake was potentially cocoa powder at best, ice cream was vanilla instead of the requested ice cream. Second pudding was supposed to come with caramel sauce. This had to be reminded and then it came out as golden syrup in a paper cup (similar to mcdonalds sauce container) Over £100 spent. Saving grace, chips were were good. Wanted to use a local business, will go elsewhere next time.

First visit to this lovely pub having stayed at the Keswick Reach several times, and glad we made the effort. Lovely welcome from the chap at the bar and had a nice chat about the ‘lake’ in Scotland and of course here. (There is actually 1 lake, and obviously several hundred ‘lochs’). Anyway, ordered our food which was delicious. Had the lamb, and partner had the Cumberland sausage. Large portions, particularly the lamb - gorgeous. At the time of our visit which was around 4pm we were the only ones inside, but I would imagine it could get pretty busy. Would certainly return the next time we are down.

Chris and Kaitlyn were fabulous; thank you!!

Returning to this beautiful village pub after 25 years. Beautiful English family run pub with a very warm welcome for us and our border collie, Molly. The landlord was very chatty and keen to share recommendations on the food and drink as well as places to visit with local knowledge. The food was home cooked and delicious. Very dog friendly.

Had a last-minute booking for 2. My wife had the lamb, and I had the gammon. We both had the soup of the day as a starter. We were unable to have a dessert because we were both full. The service was quick and excellent. Will return again next time I'm in the lakes. Will have to try the Sunday roast. Would definitely recommend it.

If you have had a tiring day climbing and walking in The Lake District, this is the place to go for great company, excellent service and tasty food. Between us we tried many of the dishes on offer, all of which were hearty and delicious. If you have a dog it is also welcome. We had ended up at Bassenthwaite by accident but because of the great welcome at The Sun Inn we will definitely head there again. Stuart and Lynne the owners certainly know how to make your evening out really enjoyable Don't miss out!

Lovely dinner with my parents and my 4 kids. Beer was lovely, food was quick and everyone left with a full stomach and a smile on their face. Had major FOMO after seeing wife and two of my sons have the steak pie! 😆

A beautiful little gem of a pub in the quiet village of Bassenthwaite. Really unexpected. The pub inside had a lovely old pub feel, the prices are very reasonable considering it's the lakes and bonus they had Hobgoblin gold and Wainwright's. Lovely beer garden, there's parking opposite. We didn't eat here but the menu looked good and it's somewhere we plan to try again. Amazing this is so close to the bustle of Keswick (10 mins drive) and somewhat overlooked.

Really great food lovely cosy bar would recommend and go again.

Great little pub in Bassenthwaite. Were staying in a cottage up the valley near Melbeck, so had a beautiful 1-mile walk to and from the pub. Served a beautiful pint of Wainwright Gold. Food was super quick! Will be back next time I'm in the Northern Lakes!

Cannot recommend highly enough. Great food, great atmosphere, great service.

Me and my partner had a wonderful experience at this gorgeous pub. We were served by Stuart who was incredibly helpful and affable, and gave us some useful info and what to see whilst we're here (as we were on a holiday). Fantastic food, too! And it all tasted as delicious as it looks.

Had a lovely evening meal, the atmosphere and service was expectal. Jordan and Chris were both lovely and made me feel very welcome. The beer was beautiful pulled. I definitely will return.

Only stopped in for a quick pint after a walk but lovely atmosphere and sat in beer garden in the sunshine. Great pint of Guinness.

Just a great place to be, a really friendly atmosphere. Will be back again.

Lovely pub in beautiful surroundings. Friendly staff. But food let's its down. Tasteless microwave meals and overpriced at that unfortunately.

We stumbled on to this pub while out for a drive. Owners were lovely and food was fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend

Diabolical microwaved nasty foods.

Nice and friendly. Made welcome. Dog friendly. Would highly recommend.

Great evening with friends enjoying this wonderful pub. We will visit again.

Love this cute pub, been here a number of times now since we stayed in Bassenthwaite a few years ago. Fire is always going in winter, nice atmosphere in the bar area. Not seen Finn for a while but always friendly dogs knocking about.

We are on holiday staying in bassenthwaite and we have literally just came away from the Sun Inn Bassenthwaite and have had the most beautiful meal. From the staff (the 2 young girls who were very accomodating and helpful for our daughters choice of meal) to the atomosphere and most importantly the food, everything was so lovely. As a family of 3 we all had different meals and every one delicious We will definitely return and look forward to it. We highly recommend you try.

Lovely country pub. So friendly and accommodating. Lots of dogs so our 3 were no problem. Good honest food and not overpriced.

Very nice and has that homely feel

Before the owners/managers comment saying please read other reviews etc etc. we have been here numerous times and never had problems but this time we were down with a group of 12 staying close by. So naturally we used this as our local watering hole. The staff are amazing the pub itself is very cosy. But the food is shocking. Out of the 12 people who ordered (some had starters AND mains) there was 1 maybe 2 dishes worthy of the price charged. The soup. And the lasagne. (The Chips are lovely also) We ordered a couple of the seafood platter starters. Of which they were so greasy you could physically squeeze large amounts of oil onto the plate. The pizzas are horrendous. Large section of toppings. But if you want a ready made base (looked more like cardboard with some dimple holes in it ) with some cheese slapped on and a couple of pieces of pepperoni then this is your place. Asked are the pizzas/dough homemade and was told ‘pizzas are homemade on site,just not the base’ Didn’t moan for a freebie or a discount. But when I told of the problems for future reference there was just the feeling you where getting shunned

We always call at the The Sun when we stay in Bassenthwaite. Always a lovely warm welcome from mine hosts and the food is good. Great chips!

I would recommend the Sun inn for drink, excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and management and the dog Finn You go here and you feel like a friend to them all and the food us outstanding

Visited earlier this evening. So many establishments in this area are closed mon/tues. Fortunately this one wasn’t and we had delicious meals and good ale.

Highly recommended this place!Delicious homemade food! Dog friendly! And very kind staff, recommended a few very nice places in the area to visit.

Off the beaten track but well worth the drive. Hospitable staff, great food (Steak Pie, Cumberland Sausage) and drink (Wainwrights) we’d definitely return when next in the area.

Beautiful setting . Downhill from there on. Had evening meal. Steak pie was nice but the chips with it were abysmal. Very oily and overcooked. Lamb was good but accompanying vegetables very bland and lack of gravy. Price of a pint of Moretti was London prices. £6.35 . Never paid this anywhere in the North.

Absolutely delicious steak pie and chips! Friendly and efficient service. Dog friendly a bonus.

Great service, lovely food , and a large selection of lagers and ales

Called in for Lunch . Lovely Little village pub. Quiet ,only a few people in. The girl who served us was polite and friendly. Lovely food,well presented and great portions. Dog friendly too. We will go again while in the Lakes. A+++ All the way.

Friendly bar staff, we were visiting the area for Christmas, but the bar staff spoke to us like we were locals. The mulled wine was delicious, as were the chips !

Wow now this is a hidden diamond, Been here a few times for Sunday lunch never been disappointed the food is great , my compliments to the chef always cooked spot on and always hot. Keep up the good work, we'll be back soon.

Lovely local village pub. Exactly what you need after a brisk and muddy walk with the dog. Small and cosy bar, great beers and good service. Very nice wholesome food - steak pie, veg and chips a fave of mine. Enjoy many a visit here every time we visit Bassenthwaite

Just a perfect pub. Good food, drink and atmosphere. Everyone so friendly, inc dogs!

Cosy and friendly atmosphere, good food choices including vegetarian.

Super friendly and welcoming by the staff and regulars, food was excellent and the pub is very dog friendly in all areas. Well used by locals and tourists alike. Would visit again without hesitation.

We enjoyed a late afternoon dinner here recently with well cooked food and good choice of beer. Comfortable seating, very friendly staff, excellent value and great portion sizes.

Great pub meals, owners are both very friendly. Highly recommend.

Lovely gem of a place in the quaint village of Bassenthwaite. Food excellent and great friendly staff.

This is an excellent traditional pub. Warm and welcoming. Great atmosphere. Great service. Our visit was unplanned and the staff went out of their way to provide a table for us when they were obviously very busy with bookings. The food was excellent. The drinks were excellent. The service was excellent. We were so impressed we booked to return two days later and dropped in for a drink the next day. We were not let down. Highly recommended, a must.

We were staying at a caravan park in Bassenthwaite and the Sun Inn in Bassenthwaite was recommended as a good place to eat. The service was good. The food was great. The staff and atmosphere were lovely too. We had 3 evening meals there and a Sunday roast that came with roast potatoes and mash and some very nice complimentary cauliflower cheese A very clean and reasonably priced place to eat!

Sunday roast was far below satisfactory for £17 Edit in response to owners comments: I would firstly like to apologise if we made the two staff serving us feel intimidated, we were a small group of adults and felt as though we conveyed our honest disappointment in a mature manner. I think the response however, really reflects the poor management. To correct some blatant lies, there was in fact one medium dish of cauliflower cheese between three of us. The staff did not check back on us or ask how the meal was even when clearing the plates. And when it came to paying the bill we were certainly not horrible to the servers. After outlining how disappointed we were in a discreet manner, the staff said they couldn’t take anything off the bill without a manager. After calling the manager, they said the best the manager would do is take “a couple quid off” we felt as though the manager was just blowing us aside. The staff were in an awkward position as it seemed like they knew the food was sub par but couldn’t go behind management’s decision to the point where they suggested paying the difference out of their own pocket. At this point we settled up and left having apologised to the staff for putting them in this position. Your spiteful response was a poor attempt at deflecting the blame onto the customer rather than taking a fair review seriously and listening to your staff. You may also want to think about threatening customers by disclosing irrelevant personal information as I find this rather disturbing. Obviously there is reason to complain and platforms like this are a place to give honest reviews. If you don’t like it then work on improving the service you provide.

This pub is brilliant! Stuart is such a warm, welcoming man, and the pub itself is beautiful. The food is well priced and absolutely delicious. If we were local, we would be in every night!

Went into the pub and was welcomed by Stuart. Good food and atmosphere and lovely service from Stuart who told us about great local places to visit for breakfast! Great pub would visit again.

Lovely pub, great food in a nice location

Absolutely lovely place. Good classic pub food, good beer and a really friendly atmosphere where locals mix quite happily with the people on holiday coming back from long walks. Dog friendly and a large outdoor space too.

Not welcoming at all. Rude staff member who practically objected to serving our group and made some questionable remarks.

Over priced. Couldn't believe it cost us £50 for something to eat and a drink each! The woman behind the bar wasn't the friendliest but the gentleman who brought our food was lovely

The stars are for the service alone, the food was very hit and miss. Some nice lamb dish, and fish pie but everything else felt tasteless and microwaved, also most tasteless deserts I’ve had in a long time and I’m pretty easily pleased! Would advise going there if you are in need of some calories and don’t care what you have.

Walked down from the Kestrel Lodge campsite, well worth the 15 minute walk, lovely village pub, great landlord and a lovely pint. Had a bowl of chips which were delicious. 100% recommend if in the area, will defo be back.

Great pub. Food was fantastic and fresh. Staff were really friendly. Definitely recommend booking as they fill up fast.

Lovely pub, great choice of beers, food is superb and it is dog friendly.

Fantastic inn, lively with friendly locals and tourists. Very dog friendly, great ales and other drinks and hearty food cooked to order. Very good portions at a reasonable price. The shoulder of lamb was delicious.

Lovely pub and the food was absolutely delicious.

Lovely place to call into. Met and received wonderful treatment all week from all staff while we stopped at ashness cottage. Locals (I think locals) are lovely who you can chat easily with. Food was great and in particular the toffee sticky pudding! Portion size is good! Not too much and certainly not too little unless you ask for it! Can't wait to come back!

Great country pub, brilliant atmosphere, and great food, definitely going back..

Weent here a few times last week, good few local ales, a decent Guinness and some nice ciders as well! The staff were very friendly! The sun was shining so the beer garden was the place to be. Pork scratchings and chrisp to snack on, didnt try the food but looked good. Thank you very much

12 pound for this!! Tall blonde older waitressing lady was so rude!! “Eat it anyway” the bar man did help and gave us a discount. Thankyou to him

Everytime we come to the Lakes we visit the Sun Inn… Great food, the Chicken & Leek pie is well nice!!! Proper Lakeland pub, always made to feel welcome! Remember to take a biscuit for Finn!

Nice atmosphere, nice people, nice food, nice beer. A really good place to go if you are in the area and looking for somewhere to have some food and/or a drink. I will be returning when back in the Lakes.

Great pub with very good well cooked food. Nice atmosphere and helpful friendly staff. Took 8 of us on a last minute booking even though they were busy.

Wonderful place! Highly recommended. Stewart (proprietor) and his team are so warm and welcoming. Highly recommended for great home cooked food, friendly service, cozy pub style atmosphere. A real locals hang out!

really good guinness and lovely staff

Great Pub, Great Staff, Great Guinness

Great pub which we used whilst on holiday in the lakes. Staff were amazing and there is a good selection of drinks to suit everyone's tastes and is very dog friendly. We will definitely return when we come back to the Lakes!

Despite not having booked in advance (because we weren't completely sure of our plans) we were able to get a table outside, which was perfect on a clear and bright summer evening. We needed somewhere where I would be able to have a gluten free meal and this did not disappoint. A good range of gf options, including, but not restricted to, vegan items. I went for the slow-cooked lamb which was falling apart and delicious. Dessert was the inevitable gf brownie, but it was good and it was warm and went very well with the scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Lovely dog friendly pub with great food.

Great food, great pub, good service, nice outside area, only downside is that it gets busy! But to be expected with such a fine place in a fine area, carpark can get busy tho....and neckoil was £6.50 ish a pint! But worth every penny for the whole package..👌🏼

2 visits during our stay in the area. A great “proper pub”, cosy and welcoming. Staff were efficient, very friendly and authentically themselves - which is always a great starting point. Food was hearty and cooked with care. Steak pie superb. Good varied menu with gluten free options numerous and clearly marked. A choice of 3 real ales, didn’t try them all, but no complaints from what I had…

Great pub. Staff enjoy their work.

Good 'pub grub' nice people, friendly atmosphere, 'real ale' and sensible prices. Parking easy, dog friendly. Will happily return.

A superb country pub with excellent food and cheerful service. Nice covered outdoor area in the likely event that it rains. Recommend booking in advance for evening meals. Ice creams sold all day and the food is tasty and home cooked. Highly recommend a visit.

We visited the Sun Inn as a recommendation from a man we met on the Journey to Keswick. Food was so tasty . Staff friendly and welcoming

Such a great pub! Amazing food, friendly welcoming staff, cosy atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in Uldale from 26th July to 2nd August and me and my lad popped in for a pint however the Atmosphere in there and the friendly staff made us at home so we've been 3 times altogether. Food was also absolutely tasty. You won't go hungry if you visit this wonderful Inn. We will certainly come back again. For those that haven't been I suggest you pop along you won't regret it.

We return to this pub time and time again when we’re on holiday in the area. On every occasion we’ve been met with friendly, welcoming staff and the food has been delicious and very good value for money. We had 2 meals here last week and both were superb. It does get very busy so I would recommend booking a table in advance. We will be back!

Perfect. Lamb melt off the bone. Massive chunk of steak pie. 5 star experience

Great, well kept beers, dog friendly and loads of seating outdoors.

The veg were over cooked, the chips were McCains frozen chunky chips and to top it of the pastry on the pie was under cooked. Would not recommend as the food was terrible for the money they charge. Told the waitress and there was no responses from anyone 🤑

Excellent food is a nice setting. Good outside area as well

We were staying in Bassenswaite, so having visited for drinks one afternoon, we booked a table for the following night. I’m not sure I’ve ever been to a pub that’s made me and my family feel so welcome. Fantastic friendly atmosphere, good selection of drinks and great value, lovely food! You really can’t go wrong in visiting here. Thank you!

Warm welcome, good food - perfect!

Nice food, although a little expensive I thought. Very traditional old style pub.

Fantastic find on a holiday walk. Friendly staff with plenty of local knowledge. Delicious home cooked food (including the puddings), good varied menu… well kept local ales. Dog friendly. Couldn’t fault it.

Lovely friendly place food was superb and plentiful . Would definitely recommend

Great choice of beer. Brilliant food. Will have to return on a Thursday for the pensioners lunch. I did enjoy the venison burger though. Did a revisit and had the Special Steak pie with mashed potatoes. Dessert was orange cheesecake and ice cream.

We stayed in Bassenthwaite last week and spent a good portion of that time in the Sun Inn. It's so so lovely. The staff are fantastic and helpful, the beer is great (shout out to the Bassenthwaite Beauty), the food was perfect and the atmosphere top notch. The Sun Inn is extremely dog friendly and very accommodating for the pooches- they have a water station outside with lots of bowls, as well as a full doggy menu- Finns Menu, which our dog Liam very much enjoyed sampling (the sausages were a must for him after a long day on the fells). A really great pub experience and I can't wait to come back!

The Sun Inn in Bassenthwaite is a delightful gem of a pub that exudes charm and character from the moment you step inside. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this quaint establishment offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing dining experience. One of the standout features of the Sun Inn is its intimate interior. With only a few tables available for dining, it is essential to book ahead to secure a spot. This limited seating arrangement enhances the cozy and personalized feel of the pub. For pet owners, the Sun Inn is a haven. Dogs are not just allowed but are warmly welcomed, which was the main reason we chose to visit. The pub goes above and beyond by offering a dedicated dog menu. Our furry friend, Finn, was thrilled with his meal, enjoying two sausages and a dessert of ice cream. It’s a thoughtful touch that truly sets the Sun Inn apart and makes it an ideal destination for those looking to include their pets in their dining plans. The food at the Sun Inn is exceptional. I had the Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, which was beautifully tender, and the Seafood Basket for a starter, which was delicious. Additionally, the staff at the Sun Inn were friendly and attentive, striking the right balance between being non-existent and annoyingly intrusive. Their service added to the overall enjoyment of the meal, ensuring we felt welcome and well-cared for throughout our visit. The food, ambiance, and exceptional service all contribute to making the Sun Inn a standout choice. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this charming pub is well worth a visit. It’s a place where you can enjoy great food in a cozy setting, all while ensuring your canine companion is treated like a VIP.

Kind and very attentive staff! We initially looked for seating inside with our Australian Shepherds but they were a bit excited so we seated ourselves outdoors. The wait staff kindly understood and took great care of us while we were the only people seated outside! Will return!

Went in for Sunday lunch but instead chose the lamb shoulder and what a great choice that was. Served with new potatoes, broccoli, parsnips, carrots and gravy. The lamb was beautiful. Granddaughter had the gammon and said it was one of the best she had ever had. Really nice and friendly staff. We will be back later in the year. Looking forward to it already.

Lovely location, very friendly and accommodating staff, dog friendly, kid friendly and the menu was perfect way to finish a big walk, tasty and hearty. It was busy in the beer garden and a great atmosphere, but didn't stunt the service or quality. Great pub!

What a gem this pub is. Full of character, great food and ales on tap and friendly staff. One on our doorstep we never knew was there! They fitted us in with no notice on a busy night which is really appreciated. See you again soon!

A very disappointing visit on an otherwise lovely sunny evening in a nice setting. Bog standard pub food - largely cooked from pre-prepared bought-in/frozen - eaten in an unloved outside space. Barman's welcome was cool at best - felt like we were an inconvenience to him even on a quiet night. This could and should be a great pub given the setting and wouldn't take much to achieve that - warm up the welcome, clean up the outside space, and cook some of the food from scratch.