The Tavern At Hale in South Lakeland

Great food and staff and a lovely atmosphere highly recommend

Held and moved our original booking with the same rates as I couldn't go in May due to health reasons but worth the wait. A truly beautiful place to stay. The room was clean and everything we needed in it, the bathroom was something you'd see in a mansion a hughe shower and an old fashioned Victorian bath tub. The bed was warm and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Id like to give a special mention to Brooke for her outstanding customer service, she's a credit to the company.

I was very reluctant to stay in a B&B but saw its good reviews and chose to stay at The Tavern. I never regretted my decision as the stay was terrific. The best part was the service, especially Sam. She was the best. She never made us feel that we were outsiders and helped us in every way possible way. She is a sweetheart. The rooms are quite good and the bathroom is modern. The breakfast was quite okay, as I am not a big fan of English breakfast. The location is very accessible and just a five minutes drive to the nearest town. Overall, it was a very nice stay and will definitely stay there again.

We have a small B&B locally and all our guests’ feedback is excellent for The Tavern, this is the most recent one:

I visit during the week and find the staff pleasant. However, we are becoming frustrated with staff using the customer seating for their own items leaving an already small bar very restrictive for seating. Please allow customers to choose where they prefer to sit.

We popped in here for a coffee and a snack on a whim and we’re so glad we did. Five-star, above and beyond service from such a lovely host in a great establishment. Wish we could’ve stayed for dinner and drinks! Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cleary been refurbished recently..but odd, sterile vibe. Staff full of superficial friendliness but offering poor service at the same time. 1 craft beer....everything else from the big brands. Very average food....but it had been heated up very well. Came here because it was close to our Airbnb. Wish we hadn't.

Wonderful place for a meal staff very friendly & helpful food amazing highly recommended

Lovely place. Good food. Excellent staff.

The staff are very welcoming, very well managed, and the perfect combination and will fulfil your requirements. Breakfast is served at 9 as I and my colleague were working and had to be on site at 8 am Upon there half they was more than happy to accommodate our breakfast by leaving us a contenetal pack up And as we were working close by, we also had full cooked breakfast made and delivered by one off the staff Absolutely wonderful staff really made my stay comfortable and relaxing

We dropped in for a spot of lunch. Excellent menu, light bites, and meals. Reasonable prices. Fast friendly service. Highly recommend.

Wonderful family stay, the team are super friendly and so accommodating. It’s a great value stay with delicious food available. Will definitely return.

Second trip to the restaurant. First time was a 5* experience with a warm welcome, attentive service, and a really good food experience. This time the staff were friendly but we had to ask for desserts after a long wait. The mains were pretty good despite a little slip with one of the mains (took the wrong one out of the oven) but that was replaced promptly. The onion rings came as an afterthought and were huge pieces of onion with most of the batter missing. The savoury dishes are generally really good but the desserts do not match the price and do not have a home made vibe. Good quality. Only one order of profiteroles available and a couple of the mains dishes missing for others in the restaurant too. Will go back if in the area but not on a Monday night.

Great place to grab a drink and some food

Go here! An absolute gem of a place in beautiful surroundings. The food is unbelievable, everything on the plate is fresh and the portions generous. Highly recommended.

I vacationed in the neighborhood with my husband for three days and we ate here every day. The food is VERY good and the service is SUPER friendly!!! A visit is ABSOLUTELY recommended!!

Smart pub, friendly service, great beer

Had a lovely meal with friends.

Would 100% recommend! Amazing staff, beautiful food!

New and clean rooms. With everything you need. Good and well prepared food. Friendly treatment.

I dont normally leave reviews but I feel like I should! We called here for food on our way home from the lakes and it was absolutely gorgeous! The portion sizes are massive! The staff also were so nice! I think she was the Manager, I didn't get her name but she was so friendly and welcoming and even gave us some chicken curry to bring home for the girls, as they loved Grandma's dinner! Would 100% recommend. Thank you 🫶🏼

The lady who served us (didn't catch her name) was lovely, very attentive and great with my little girl! The food was excellent, would highly recommend.

Lovely welcoming staff and a cosy interior!

Popped in for the first time , I'm so glad we did . Such a warm and friendly welcome and happy to help , what a fantastic meal we had , every course was delicious and we had all three . We will definitely be going back without a doubt. Thank you very much ladies

“Wow”, not been here for over a year. What a complete turn around, food excellent, the manager amazing, cleaning tables, fetching food and super attentive. Just what this charming little Tavern needed, please keep it up…………..brilliant! Kind regards Karl.

Booked the tavern for 1 night as we were picking up our puppy the following day and we were a long way from home..Greeted by the lovely Sam and her team on arrival .We were showed to our Rooms by sam who went through everything we needed to know .Rooms were very nice .Bed was comfortable and clean and a nice powerful shower and roll top bath to.Enjoyed a few drinks in the afternoon at the bar meeting and chatting to the locals and staff ,everyone was super friendly .We ate dinner in the restaurant and must say it was absolutely delicious (This was our 3rd visit to the lakes in 6 weeks ,by far the best meal at the tavern )Whole pub /restaurant tastefully decorated .We had full breakfast the next morning which again was perfect and served by a nice friendly chap.Would definitely look to stay again when we are in the area and highly recommend this place for either food/drinks or stay .Thankyou Sam and team (Pete and family )

Went in for a Sunday lunchtime. Great staff and service. Made us very welcome. Went for the fish goujons starter which had lovely home made tartar sauce. Beef Roast - great portion. Nicely cooked veg and excellent potatoes. Just let down a little by the beef being a bit over cooked for me.

Very helpful and accommodating. Lovely spot

This was the most amazing place to eat! The owner/hostess welcomed us when she saw us coming—even before we got to the door. She was the friendliest hostess and very attentive to everything. The prices were very reasonable and the lamb was outstanding; so fresh and tender. What a gem of a find! I highly recommend!

We were recommended to this tavern by our host at our Air bnb. What a pure delight this place is!! The owner/hostess met us at the door, and was so friendly and inviting. The environment is warm, cozy, friendly, and comfortable. The hostess was so generous in her attention, time, and manner. The food was AMAZING! And the prices very fair and affordable. We felt cared about, important and doted upon. We HIGHLY recommend her tavern and will definitely go there again.

We were recommended to this tavern by our host at our Air bnb. What a pure delight this place is!! The owner/hostess met us at the door, and was so friendly and inviting. The environment is warm, cozy, friendly, and comfortable. The hostess was so generous in her attention, time, and manner. The food was AMAZING! And the prices very fair and affordable. We felt cared about, important and doted upon. We HIGHLY recommend her tavern and will definitely go there again.

Only called in for a drink but pub was lovely. Great service from a lovely bar lady. Food that other customers were eating looked delicious. Beautiful location/scenery. Will definitely go again 👍

Absolutely delicious meal and service was excellent. Front of house was rushed off her feet solo but owned the service she was that good. Friendly, attentive and knew the needs of the guests without being flummoxed. Food arrived in good time, fresh and a lovely atmosphere with guests staying over and families just visiting. Will be back. Ps play park handy if you have younger children too.

Welcoming staff, nice dog friendly accommodation, and good food.

We stayed overnight when attending the Heron theatre nearby. A light meal was served up quickly in the limited time available and was just what we needed, and the breakfast was excellent too. Our room was comfortable and well equipped, and the staff always welcoming and friendly.

Would like to thank Brooke and the staff for a lovely 2 night stay, room was lovely warm and clean. Family enjoyed the food. Service was amazing friendly and nothing was too much. It felt like a home from home since we was 600 miles from home. Many thanks and much appreciated to us. Keep up the good work x

Dinner was outstanding! Delicious food and superb choice with real attention to detail. We stayed the night and had booked the double room with the roll top bath, which was a real treat. Unfortunately the room was very cold and the staff member was unable to make the radiator work. We had to ask for an extra duvet to keep us warm.

What a good find, The Tavern was recommended to us and this place exceeded our expectations. We brought an elderly Aunt out for lunch who had just lost her husband. It was pouring down when we arrived. The landlady Sam, dashed out of the pub with an umbrella! How thoughtful, such a nice touch! Food was beautiful and we cleared our plates. Sam also showed us the rooms for staying over, very modern with everything you’d need. Also one room is dog friendly! I’d recommend this place and we will definitely return. Thank you Sam for your hospitality.

A good place for a pit stop , quaint, food & drink are inexpensive. Friendly staff , carpark to the rear . Saw a few dogs inside so dog friendly too. We visited whilst on holiday at Morecambe so didn't stay over night

Great pub with lovely manager called Brooke who was on top of her game running the pub so everyone was happy .

My partner and I booked to stay at The Tavern as a last-minute mini break to the lakes. The location is ideal, not a lot going on in the area but a close drive to more popular main towns and villages. It’s a great option when choosing somewhere to stay in the lakes as it is priced a lot more reasonably than most places, especially with it being the bank holiday weekend. We were greeted by a lovely member of staff, unfortunately we didn’t get her name, but she was so nice and helpful throughout our stay. The room was on the smaller side but cosy, modern, clean, comfortable, and tidy. We had breakfast included with our stay which was great value for money and offered a good variety. We also chose to eat here for both nights during our stay, which surpassed our expectations, it was fantastic. The only slight downside to our visit was the poor service from some of the waiting on staff and the noise in the rooms during the night and early morning. But other than that we would definitely stay again.

Lovely hotel very clean and staff were lovely. Food is brilliant.

Bar manager was excellent, serving staff were feckless, clumsy and useless; borderine rude. Beer was as good as usual and the food was acceptable. Staff must be hard to fine but I'd suggest that you'd be better of without then to suffer such mediocrity

Fabulous food and service at the Tavern. Luckily the Restaurant Manager found room for 3 of us to eat on the Thursday before Easter. I couldn't decide what to order, but she recommended the chicken supreme special, which was absolutely fabulous. Probably the best meal I've had for some time. Well done to the Chef and staff.

Stayed at The Tavern for a couple of nights whilst visiting some friends in the Lakes. Rooms were loving and clean and tidy with plenty of space. Bathroom was very modern and a good shower. Breakfast was very good using very tasty local produce. The interior of the pub was great as well. Obviously, as an old coach house located on the A6 the traffic could be heard but the location made sure this wasn't an issue.

Tatally amazing. Best food ever. Sam was an amazing host.will be back.breakfast so great too..all food and company amazing.

Superb food for all! Sunday roast was amazing and Thai green curry was authentic and delicious. Lots of locals eating there which is always a good sign.

Amazing experience,stayed 1 night enroute to Scotland and it was that good we left Scotland 1 night early for a return visit, Sam could not of been a better host, kind, friendly welcoming and treated our doggie her own.very clean comfy and the service and food were second to none, one of the best meals I've ever had.breakfast choice and quality was excellent.will definately return especially Ash.dog is sulking at leaving Sam .thank you so much

Just stayed overnight very clean friendly pub food is best I've had good value Sam is lovely and makes everybody plus there dogs very welcome will be going back

Came here for lunch with granddaughter, very attentive staff. Exceptionally good value kids meal!!

This has become our local as we have a holiday home on Silver Ridge. We are lucky as Sam the owner is really caring and her food is stunning. A great place to dine and stay

Fantastic lunch and really good value. Service with smiles and laughs, really good atmosphere and decor. Definitely going again.

Best roast we had in a long time. Compliments to the chef who prepares the ever so crispy roast potatoes in the morning! Just gorgeous. Service was incredible, we stopped by with our Labrador for an early dinner and we felt like coming home! Luna had lots of cuddles and her own bit of roast all plated so she didn’t feel left out! Honestly, couldn’t recommend enough. 10/10 for both FOH & BOH. Thank you for looking after us. ❤️

Wonderful pub, restaurant and hotel. We stayed 2 nights and had breakfast and dinner. Sam and her team are just fantastic. Food and service amazing. An all round great place to eat and stay.

Had a fantastic weekend stay here. Very nice rooms. Was very comfortable stay. Loved the food.

Lovely trip - super friendly barmaid, very helpful and so easy to talk to! Room was very nice, food was top notch - the pie was incredible. Thank you for a wonderful stay ☺️

This was add hock and it turned out to be very pleasant with lovely food and drink with fabulous service

Me and my family have been here a few times. It’s is such a nice pub the food is delicious and the staff can not do enough for you so so nice and kind . Lovely inside too . We would definatly recommend 🙏🥰

Cant really say anything about the rooms. But we had one of the best Sunday Roasts ever here this last weekend. Wish we'd gine before now seeing as it's local to us. Roast dinner just like your grandma used to cook. Fab new landlady, down to earth, warm welcome. Definitely be back. Keep up the good work Sam. John & Dawn

Returning from a shopping trip saw the Tavern and decided to drop in for a bite to eat. Never been here before but we were warmly greeted by Sam. The decor is amazing and the place is immaculate. Menu was good and the zero alcohol San Miguel ice cold from the pump was gorgeous. Sam who looked after us is an ideal hostess and a credit to the business. We will definitely return if only to see Sam!

Just had lunch there, with a friend, which was good value, served by Lauren, who was lovely.

Me and my partner stopped for a meal on our way back from IKEA today. The staff were excellent and really attentive. We had coffee when we first arrived and it was lovely coffee. And the only way to describe the food is amazing. I had fish and chips and my partner had the lamb. Both meals were cooked to perfection. One of the nicest meals we've had out in a long time. We will definitely be making a journey just to go there again. Thank you

We popped in for a drink, some lunch and a break before a family event elsewhere. They were welcoming, accommodating and kind. We were offered a room upstairs to get changed which was really appreciated; the rooms were lovely.

Lunch at the Tavern today. The air temperature indoors was cold, too cold to be comfortable and relaxing. The food was also on the cool side of warm. We asked for tea/coffee to end with (to warm us up). We were told that neither was available as the machine was broken!!! A kettle would have made a hot cup of tea!!! Very disappointed.

Really bad meal - food fried in oil that tasted old. Pate grey and tasteless. Brown salad. Expensive and staff were rude when politely complained. Avoid!

Our party of five enjoyed one of the best three course meals we'd had. We are definitely coming back.

Took a day trip out to silverdale cove, then a walk upto the fairy steps. Googled 'top rated places to eat near me and 'The Tavern at Hale' came up number 1 so we decided we'd try it out. Great place, nice decor, very friendly staff especially the lady that took our orders and chatted about our tattoos. I went for a smaller plate of pulled pork and cheese melt with cauliflower soup (& a pint of course). The Mrs had a tuna mayo sandwich and chips. The food was amazing and for what looks like a smallish plate of food i was stuffed ! The tuna mayo was packed with filling and the chips were nice and crispy. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back. 👌

Excellent delicious hot food buffet served with sensitivity efficiency by Sam & her team to family & friends following a Cremation - The Tavern is conveniently near Beetham Hall.

Nice food, friendly staff, dog-friendly too, a good stop off on A6

Ideal stopover on our way to the Highlands.Excellent service and accommodation.

Dropped in for lunch with some fussy children but the staff did a great job to ensure everyone had something just as they like it. Great service.

Lovely food, very deep filled pies! Landlady who greeted us was really welcoming and helpful.

We go to so many pubs all around the country in our CamperVan and this places is up there with the best… Lovely decor, welcoming staff and the food was amazing even the customers on other tables where complimenting the food to the waiter. 110% be returning 👌

Dropped in for a meal. Great welcome. Excellent food. Large portions. Staff can't do enough for you. Really enjoyed it.

Thank you for a delicious roast dinner, I will definitely be recommending you to my friend's. A friendly and warm welcome from the staff and wonderful surroundings all added to the great atmosphere.

Used as a stopover on my journey in my motor home and enjoyed a lovely meal in the pub.

Nice place to visit, and the staff are lovely too. Would recommend going. 👌

Just had a meal there. A quiet Tuesday night, but the food was really excellent. We'll definitely be going there again soon.

What a fantastic place to stay. The food and service is fabulous 😍

Great food and decor and smiley staff. Looks so much nicer than exterior and worth stopping if you're hungry. Highly recommended .

We have just had a three night stay at this brilliant Hostelry. The food ie breakfast/ dinner was excellent. Our stay was a positive experience and we would like to highlight the superb service provided by Lauren, who from the initial welcome, went ‘out of her way’ to ensure our stay at this lovely Tavern was enjoyable. We will definitely be staying here again.

Really nice little pub/restaurant off the A6 in Hale. Dog friendly. Nice warm atmosphere. Staff were really nice and the food was good too.

Brilliant pub for a night away.

A nice little pub right on the A6 between Carnforth and Milnthorpe. Can be very busy at times, but on this occasion it was quiet, clean, and easy to find seating. Service was ok, but not the chirpy talk you would expect to find in a pub. Kids had a nice play area outside which give the adults a bit of free time to chat. Plenty of poarking and a good over-flow parking for larger vehicles.

Service was excellent Food was amazing had the burger was a bit messy to eat but tasted great

10 out of 10...what a gem of a pub/hotel..we had 2 nights there..the rooms were spotlessly clean,the TV takes some working out but had all channels and add ons..the food is very nice and plenty of it..Breakfast was superb.The barmaid/waitress/host Lauren is worth her weight in gold..nothing was to much trouble for her,she told us what was worth visiting in the area and made us feel really welcome.

Had a Sunday Roast, today, it was absolutely delicious , it was our first visit, thoroughly enjoyed it, Well worth a visit.

Perfect weekend getaway. Friendly. Clean and lovely breakfast. Comfy bed. Great little find.

We stopped here in our motorhome great find service and food spot on thanks 😊

Stumbled upon The Tavern after not being able to find many places open on a Monday in the area. I'm glad we did though as the food was tasty and hearty, just what you need on a cold and rainy night. Very friendly and cosy, suitable to take children and dogs. Everyone is well looked after.

Only went here to deal with a patient for the ambulance service, so no idea about rooms, food or drink

This restaurant is fantastic. Great quality food, beautifully made. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Can't comment on rooms because we didn't stay there.

great food and outside space to relax and even watch some crown green bowling or take part! excellent carpark to rear.

Very nice place to stay in a superb location , facilities were top notch and good night sleep would definitely stay again.

Went to eat and have to say it was faultless, lovely clean pub and restaurant area. Food was top notch, we both really enjoyed it and the staff were really friendly.

Amazing food and puddings to die for.

After asking twice, still couldn't get our room serviced.

Wir haben 2 Nächte auf der Durchreise hier verbracht. Zimmer Nr. 1 geht nach hinten raus, so dass der Verkehr von der Hauptstraße nicht stört. Das Frühstück war super. Der WC-Sitz war leider so locker, dass man sich kaum setzen konnte.

Lovely friendly helpful staff and the food was gorgeous! Will definitely be back. Thank you!

The staff are very friendly and their food is wonderful. I was slightly disappointed bt the noise from the road. The windows could be opened, but the noise from traffic was too loud. I thought it was too bad there wasn't a sitting area in the room, as it was big enough.