The Sun Inn in Allerdale

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.

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

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.

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.

Lovely pub, great food in a nice location

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

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 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!

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 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..👌🏼

Great pub. Staff enjoy their work.

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.

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

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!

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

Warm welcome, good food - perfect!

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.

Unfortunately I have to say that the Sunday dinner was not as good as I expected for £17!!, I have had much better than that for cheaper!!, bar was good though!!

Lovely pub atmosphere with great food, and friendly staff and doggie menu for our two dogs saved giving them scraps

Just stayed opposite the sun for a week. The food is stunning and we tried various things from the menu. The staff were very friendly and helpful and if noroom inside there was always the beer garden. They accommodated our two bernese mountain dogs without any fuss. This pub is in a tiny village but is always busy, says it all really.

Fantastic home cooked food, friendly staff and great beer. What more could you want? Looking forward to visiting again.

Called in for food and a pint. Its a nice place. Food is alright, beer selection is good

How lucky the locals are to have such a great pub. The food was lovely. Very welcoming, the owner was very charming, all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Thank-you for making our visit so lovely.

This was a stop in on a busy bank holiday weekend and man oh man, I can't say enough about the staff. Absolutely wonderful people. The thing that killed it was the food. The menu is odd, and feels like a combination of bad American menu items and an attempt to be modern when their best dishes being the old reliable and traditional. I was also a little ill from my fried food dinner the last visit. I think there are better options out there for dinner but definitely pop in for a drink and atmosphere. Oh and parking wars are common, there is a tiny carpark so you have to be lucky to score a spot. You may find parking spots a little bit of walk away though. Update: And no, not the wrong pub as the owner suggested in their response, food reviews are always relative but for example nachos swimming in red goop does not equate to a good food experience in my mission to visit every pub in the uk. BTW the staff literally referred to the carpark wars that happen every busy weekend and laughed about it with us, i'd say there was a total of 15 cars (albeit badly parked)? i wouldn't call that large my guy, but you go with whatever measuring stick you need to convince yourself on what is "large".

Excellent pub lunch with the family. Amazing hospitality and delicious home made food. Great find and hidden gem. Highly recommend it

Had an excellent meal in lively pub. Friendly staff and good value for both food and drinks. Good mixture of locals and tourists!

Great pub. Fab food, really good deserts. We visited twice whilst camping nearby in early May.

Fabulous Sunday lunch for 6 of us, everybody cleared their plate! And had to make room to share some puds,, it was all excellent ....... I'm more than happy to recommend this inn and can't wait to go again. Excellent value for money and quality food

We visited here for lunch and had a great meal. Food tasted fresh and was delicious. Friendly staff

Very peaceful and quiet place to enjoy a lovely meal. Very great service, staff is amazing and dog friendly with even some food/snack options for your furry babies.

Really nice pub in a nice quiet place, it has a nice outdoor area and serves a good selection of Ales and decent quality food, the only thing that let it down was the cheap condiments, you can have the best food in the world but add cheap Mayonnaise Ketchup etc and it completely ruins it! For the prices charged I would expect to see Heinz or Hellmans, other than that its great.

Great food, service and quiet location

A warm, welcoming pub in Bassenthwaite, one of the best finds of our trip. The landlord was instantly friendly and cracking jokes, as well as helping with our search for information on our ancestors in the area. We only popped in for a quick bite to eat at lunchtime, but ended up returning for an evening meal based on the great value and friendly atmosphere. Lunchtime sandwiches were tasty and just what we needed, but I was really impressed with the lamb in the evening - so tender and tasty. The dessert menu was also good - I can recommend the biscoff waffles! Staff in the evening were just as friendly - I'm looking forward to returning when next in the area.

A really traditional pub serving excellent food. The genial host and very friendly staff made for a superb atmosphere. We ate there with our friends for four nights in a row and were spoiled for choice.

‘Proper Pub’! Lovely atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Food beautifully cooked and delicious, good range of pub grub, but also specials and pizzas. Sweets looked great too. Dogs welcome, which is always a bonus! Thank you.

Lovely pub off the beaten track away from busy keswick We will definitely be back

Called her for a drink while away and they were very welcoming and nice cosy pub with a great atmosphere, very friendly

We visited here twice whilst on holiday in the area. We were greeted by friendly staff. The service was superb. There’s a huge menu and a specials board to choose from. All of our meals were piping hot and a substantial portion. They were tasty and reasonable priced. Good honest pub food.

We enjoyed the Roast Turkey dinner with a side dish of Cauliflower Cheese and the Gammon with egg and pineapple, chips, and peas. Both meals were delicious, thank you.

Sat outside on a nice sunny day. The food was OK but not stunning. Had steak pie, which was microwaved to heat. Left the pastry soggy. The flavours were good. Generally, it could have been better. Would have had one of the specials had I known they were on.

Excellent friendly pub. Great beer and food. The lamb was top notch and the steak pie again was excellent. Certainly will visit again and will take our Westie to meet Finn

Exactly what a good traditional pub should be. Genial landlord, as well as giving us tips of where to go in the local area. The food serves a good sized portion of traditional tasty food. We enjoyed the whole experience with a nice beer in our hand. Will definately return when next up for a holiday.

Fabulous food and beer. The Lamb shoulder was superb, hot and so very tasty.

Took the family here for lunch. Wonderful food, great atmosphere, super friendly and chatty owner. Will be back. Highly recommended.

Lynn and Stuart pulled out all the stops for my 'hanging of the boots' retirement party it was amazing. I will never be able to thank them and the staff enough for a great night and fab buffet. We all enjoyed it immensely. Perfect hospitality.

Absolutely lovely food, staff very friendly and atmosphere chilled and dig friendly 👍

Just a nice atmosphere with friendly staff… we had no food so we can’t rate it just one of those pubs that feel good to visit.

Called in a couple of times whilst staying at Bassenthwaite lodges. Good food and friendly staff. We'll definitely return when next in the area.

Our second time coming here. I ordered the chicken, ham and leak pie which came with apple cider gravy. (I was unsure about the gravy before I tried it but it was lovely) The meal was awesome and my girlfriend had the turkey carvery which she said was very good too. The highlight of the meal was the mixed Berry cheesecake which was beautiful. I highly recommend this place.

Lovely pub, lovely staff, great selection of food, neck oil on draft 👍👍 great to see it busy and doing well, well done to staff, friendly and efficient, can't wait to return.

What a lovely country pub with a warm welcome from the landlord whom chatted to us given us information on the area, where to walk places to visit, Couldn't fault the food either lovely and hot and good portions ,plenty choice. I would say value for money, very dog friendly even having there own doggy menu!! We will return on our next stay to the lakes, highly recommend you give this fabulous country pub a try !!

Excellent snack lunch. Great beer food and service

Wonderful meal and great service. Sunday roast was beautiful and such a lovely little pub. Fantastic to take dogs as they have a menu for them too!! Highly recommend.

Food delicious, great staff. Proper pub

I would recommend pre booking a table for Sun Inn so you aren't disappointed if they are fully booked. Luckily, we did pre book a few days in advance. Even though the food is all freshly prepared and it was fully booked, we didn't have to wait too long for our food, all of which was nice with no complaints. All the staff were friendly and happy to help. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Excellent food excellent service we thoroughly enjoyed our meal there the food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful

Nice meal. Good service. Still waiting for a Yorkshire Pudding to come with the Sunday Roast however!

Nice place. Friendly staff and overall the food was good and the prices reasonable. 10 of us ate. My steak and kidney suet pie was a bit chewy, but all the other meals were excellent. Good portions and a decent beer. Would be happy to recommend, and I'd return.

Good food and great friendly service.

Lovely food, good atmosphere & friendly staff, especially Finn!

A wonderful village pub, the staff were excellent and the food delicious. Very warm and welcoming. We had two lovely meals on consecutive evenings and our two cockapoos loved lying next to the open fire. Can’t wait to return.

A nice place but let down by the food somewhat