The Wheatsheaf Inn in Allerdale

Really lovely atmosphere with great food and service. It's a small place with families, couples and friends dining. Dog friendly but small so only one dog when we were there. We went two nights in a row!

Fabulous food that was massive in portion size and really tasty - we all ate off the special board and it didn't disappoint. Dynamite prawns were the only things off the main menu and after a rainy day it was nice to get out and dine in pleasant surroundings with a dog too.

What an unexpected gem of a place this is. An unassuming country inn from the outside. A calm, creative and welcoming gastro pub inside. The staff are friendly, the service was excellent and the food is outstanding. A wide and imaginative menu with a great range of really interesting starters and mains. Fusion food without being pretentious. Everything was spot on and it was excellent value for money. Approx £40 per head for 2 courses with drinks & service. Highly recommend. Check opening times before you travel.

This place is such a little gem that just gets everything right! The food is amazing, friendly staff with excellent customer service, decor lovely and chilled ambience. Last night was our second visit to the restaurant and didn’t disappoint after we thoroughly enjoyed it the first time. We both really like that they have a smaller main menu and then a good number of specials so that there’s something different when you visit and really nice to have something that isn’t the usual pub grub. We arrived early last night to enjoy a drink out in the beer garden overlooking the nearby fells before moving inside for our meal. Yesterday we shared the fried cauliflower with curry dip to start. Who knew cauliflower could have so much flavour! I had Greek style fries with lamb rump skewers which were perfectly cooked and so tender. My partner had ribs which were so flavourful. We then both shared the apple crumble tart which was a perfect end to the meal. We will definitely be back again soon!

Excellent quality of food in a calm & friendly atmosphere & service . Excellent value for money. Has a car park around the back

Incredibly friendly host. There's a South African - Greek fusion going on here which is intriguing. Lamb rump skewers with a fab Greek salad followed by a Malva (S.African) pud. Everything perfectly prepared. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would live to revisit with family and friends.

Very nice burgers and the cheesy chips were fantastic. The staff were very friendly and helpful and helped my disabled wife into the pub. I would recommend this place its very nice

The food, service and ambiance at this establishment are exceptional. High quality ingredients deliciously crafted. The Eton Mess was a particular highlight! This was undoubtedly the nicest meal out I’ve had for a long time. Can’t wait to return.

The welcome was fantastic the food was excellent would definitely recommend. It’s also dog friendly which was good for us. Will definitely go back.

Lovely country pub with a twist. We had an absolutely beautiful meal, sat in a pub but not what you'd consider traditional pub food, and I had the best eton mess i'd ever tasted. It's a gastro pub but not at all pretentious. A lovely experience.

Booked a meal for the Nite after valentines arrived early so we could have a drink before eating and were warmly welcomed. Shown to our table and we ordered our food it arrived promptly and was well presented we both had lamb koftas which were very nice. If in the area again we would definitely eat here again The staff were really lovely too

Lovely freshly cooked food, which was enjoyed by everyone. Potion sizes were hugh! I really don't think chips were needed with the veg curry (we ordered as an extra). Staff were extremely polite and inside was decorated lovely. Will definitely be back soon.

Great menu, a little more creative then others locally. Lovely staff and a great atmosphere. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. Perfect.

Excellent as always. Can’t fault the service or food. If you like a different bar food menu it’s a must try.

Food was stunning, there are loads of wonderful specials to supplement the online menu. Our table had aromatic lamb, baked cod and scallops in gruyere, steak skewers and a burger and everybody was delighted. Mains were so good we knew we had to go for deserts and they were gorgeous. Service was super slick and friendly as well, even the playlists were spot on. The place looks a bit like the sort of place you would pass by from the road, dont, its brilliant!

Fab food in a cosy bistro type room, can't really call it a pub but a pleasant dining experience , the food was superb.

This was our first time at the Wheatsheaf and it didn't disappoint. Friendly welcome, followed by a seat by the fire and plenty of space and a specials menu so varied it covered two sides of the blackboard. Lovely traditional pub atmosphere, it was a Wednesday evening and every table was full. I had baked cod, a hearty dinner baked in a creamy sauce with scallops, prawns and bacon lardon mash on the side - wonderful. Moroccan Lamb stew with a huge pitta bread for my wife and a kids burger later and we were all full and very happy! Good beers with a local IPA and the prices were great for such great quality food. We'll be back and congrats to the Wheatsheaf for a great menu and service.

Absolutely brilliant food and friendly service as always - such a lovely, relaxing place to go for excellent food. Thanks Tash, Sam and team :)

A very warm welcome, the cosy fire made sure it was. Staff were so friendly and kind, welcoming our family. Specials board is worth a visit alone, so many wonderful dishes to chose from. Food was fresh and tasty, just a great evening meal. Thank you!

Had a fantastic meal today. The prawns to start with were outstanding. Curry to follow was really really good. Home made fresh Naan bread was great. I was too full to have a pudding but saw an Eton mess and it looked amazing. Service was spot on. Can't wait to come again.

Had a family meal here and we quite liked the ambience of the place. The beef burger and mussels courses were really enjoyed However the traditional Moussaka meals we had were quite bland and tasteless so would not recommend these At nearly £17 each they should be spot on

Having read previous reviews about The Wheatsheaf, my husband and I were fortunate when we telephoned 24hrs previous to get a table at 5pm today. Our whole experience has been very enjoyable, from the initial welcome by staff, the ambience, and the food. The Specials Board is the best, and it was difficult to make our choice of what to eat. Everything was "a cut above" and we hope to be back soon! :-)

The food was beautiful. Loved it. We had the spicy prawns as a shared starter. For mains the southern African curry and moussaka/ Greek salad/ garlic bread. Very generous portions and reasonably priced too. I would be here all the time if I lived nearer. Great service. Lovely relaxed, friendly ambience. Felt like a traditional pub setting, but doing something way better than the standard.

Amazing restaurant. we stayed in lakes for 4 nights and ate out here on 2 evenings! amazing menu, fresh ingredients. huge compliments to all staff . Will definitely return. thank you.

We visited on 27th August, and both had a lovely Malay curry. Lovely little venue, with an attentive kind owner. Excellent value less than £45 for 2 mains, 2 sides & 2 drinks!

Visited for evening meal, the meal was exceptional and all staff very friendly. I have no issue in stating if your in the area whether lunchtime or evening then make sure you give it a visit, you will have a job to beat it and prices are very competitive.

Absolutely amazing, not an opinion it’s a fact, if youve eaten in as many gastropubs as I have this is up there in probably the top 2. Don’t be fooled by the shabby sheik of the pub the star is the food as it should be. Out of the 4 things we chose from the menu we all agreed it was just excellent, cooked very well by an accomplished chef and all freshly made to order . Don’t believe me? Go find it and try it for yourself.

Excellent.....a warm welcome. Quick service. A lovely lunch....fresh, tasty and beautifully prepared and presented...... definitely recommended.

Excellent, great food, great service. Not the regular pub food for the area. Well worth a visit. We have been quite a few times now ne we fails

What a great find! Our second visit to the area and not sure how we missed this beauty first time around. Lovely setting, friendly and a great menu. A sense of Greek added to every dish, even the desserts 🙌. This was the malva pudding...

A great find,great service and the food was spot on,we had starters and a main meal,specials board was amazing,will be trying again,

Called in without booking, staff couldn’t be more accommodating for us and our young puppy. The food was delicious! We could have chosen many options from the menu and will definitely come back whenever we’re visiting the area.

Whilst staying in the area we visited the restaurant after seeing it on Trip Advisor. The restaurant is in a very scenic location and we were seated outside to enjoy the views in the sunshine. The staff are very friendly and customer service was great....

Delicious food, great atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff. Super pleased we got a reservation the day before as they only had the one table left; clearly the place is popular, and after visiting I can see why. Thanks to the team for a lovely last...

Visited this place twice for lunch during our week in the lakes. Food was superb with my wife and myself choosing from the specials board on our first visit myself having the lamb chop while my wife had the rack of ribs. The second visit...

We have now had several visits to this quite amazing restaurant. It has the advantage of being affordable and different with Sam and Tash bringing an eclectic mix of ideas for very interesting meals. The welcome is always warm and the food is always excellent.

We have visited this superb place several times now and cannot find any faults, the food is carefully crafted and delicious with many exceptional specials as well as the normal menu,nice selection of beers again kept in excellent condition. The combination of great food, a...

We popped out for dinner with in laws and got the last table! When we got there we were just about last in. We had a selection of starters Dynamite wings, Chimichum steak skewers, and cauliflower specials. For mains it was Baked cod, Dirty burger,...

Been my taken here by local friends, with Hanna the Border terrier, we were in agreement with their recommendation of it being rather good. Not on the beaten track and away from the village, it is a destination gastro pub. The decor is a contemporary...

We visited this evening and it was truly delicious. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and most importantly great food. Tash made us welcome and we would recommend and will hopefully get to eat here again when we can. Loved it. X x x

Another excellent meal, thank you ! Four of us shared three starters and enjoyed a different main course each… all excellent. Portions are generous so if using the menu as “ tapas “ style I would order less than you might want, and order more...

Staying nearby and thought we’d try the nearby pub….. Well this is a gastropub and a half. Whilst the menu wasn’t huge, the place was busy when we arrived, the staff very efficient and friendly and it was a welcoming, homely layout Inside. The food...

What a great experience, we dropped in after a wet and windy walk, and wow were we welcomed with open arms and spoilt. The lady on the bar was a credit and we are so thankful for her warm nature and help. We will definitely...

What a glorious find. A welcoming open stove, friendly and helpful staff and superb food! I am vegan and my choices were brilliant, above and beyond the usual.

Small restaurant but nice ambiance & staff very pleasant. The menu is very limited, some starters, curry & various burgers. It is listed as a gastro eating place but there is minimal choice. My wife had a curry which we were informed was mild but...

Always consistent, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and some of the tastiest food for the price. The steak skewers are our favourites but no-one leaves disappointed.

Excellent food visiting for the the second time in four months. This place is worth a visit if your staying in the area. The menu is amazing with some really exciting options. I'd recommend booking as its not a massive place. The staff are lovely...

The whole place probably sits 24 people in total but wow the place is amazing. Starters tasty and big portions. Main menu is a small selection with specials board showing seasonal chunky meals. Curry was fantastic, burgers in point, ribs were massive and pie was...

Having tried most of the establishments in The Lakes, we booked a table at The Wheatsheaf at short notice on a wet and windy night. What a fantastic find. Described as a Gastro Pub, the food was a very pleasant surprise. Really good cooking and...

Great food in a cosy but modern establishment. Nice variety on the menu and everything we had was lovely and fairly priced. Staff were helpful and friendly.

What a great place. We stayed at the nearby hotel and decided to walk to the Wheatsheaf and sample a beer and look at the menu. The atmosphere was lovely and although busy we were welcomed and a table was found. Looking at the food...

Delicious food with a varied specials menu. Lovely cosy atmosphere inside with an open fire. Dog friendly too which was a bonus for us. Would definitely recommend!

Thoroughly enjoyable evening. Lovely small pub serving delicious food. The meals are generous and flavoursome.

Another great meal .. with great service, fabulous menu, with different dishes offered elsewhere, lovely environment and ambiance….thank you

We visited The WheatSheaf for a family meal - alongside the menu were a number of delicious specials including a Greek feta and spinach pie and Lamb cutlets. The service and knowledge of the dishes Was outstanding and the food was delicious. The wine menu...

Very happy children after a walk up sale fell excellent service even better food 🥘 5star thank you 😊

This was our first visit to the Inn for a party of five. What a delightful surprise situated just down the road from us! The service was first class and the food was delicious. Such generous portions and all so tasty. We even came away...

We were pleased to see the atractive interior of the pub and were welcomed in an efficient and welcoming way. We chose the spnach and feta filo pie and the chicken caesar salad. Both were copious and flavoursome. It was a pleasure to discover this...

Food is just bloody gorgeous. All of us cleaned our plates. Service is outstanding. Been before and will be returning soon.

This is a friendly Inn with a lovely atmosphere particularly on a wet evening.The food was excellent with a slighlty unexpected menu. I had curry with naan bread - delicious. My husband had chicken caesar salad which was exceptional it even had anchovys. We would...

We visit twice a year when on holiday. I wish I could dine here weekly, the food is amazing and have never been disappointed.

Another lovely meal. Never disappoints. Our eating place of choice with visiting friends or to treat ourselves. Had lamb skewers greek style. Beautifully cooked and served with lovely greek salad, tsatsiki and pitta.

Visited Keswick many many times and never knew about this venue until given a recommendation. Definitely not disappointed. Lovely meal. Will be returning.

Really original and tasty food - definitely not your usual pub grub! Friendly staff made it a very nice atmosphere to dine in. Will be back

Visited twice last week. This is not your normal pub food. Very imaginative particularly the specials. We always eat here when we're in the area

Fantastic food. We shared several starters. All were delicious but the potato skins were fantastic. Huge portions. The Eton mess was amazing. Lots of quirky cutlery and the decor is fabulous. Absolutely fabulous. A true hidden gem.

We find that the food is always freshly prepared, cooked with passion and served with pride. We have dined here several times pre & post covid the marquee is areal win on a pleasant spring, summers or autumn day/ night. Good friendly staff to round...

Fabulous food and a lovely interior to this pub. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. A warm welcome given. Will definately be visiting again

One of the best pub restaurants in the area for casual but excellent dining. Great staff, exceptional food, wonderful scenery, and a good selection of beers and wines. Our “go to” place. If this sounds like one of my previous reviews that’s because the place...

Myself and my family had a fantastic meal there. Staff are really friendly and food is superb!!! If you staying in the area defo make a booking in advance.

Unique menu with many specials on offer. Generous portions. Exceptional quality of food. Friendly efficient service. Quirky and comfortable inside. Quiet location between Keswick and Cockermouth. Worth making the effort to get here.

Our second visit to de Brito. We were there for 7pm thinking we'd be the first there and there were 2 tables free! What a popular place. Hot smoked salmon pate and lamb skewers were shared with some Moretti and Maltsmiths IPA. All delicious and...

This is a gem of a place and a fantastic dining experience. Exceptionally great food and far from ordinary. Think we chose nearly all the starters on the menu between the 6 of us as well as 5 mains. Truly delicious, unusual food and cannot...

We were visiting the area to view a holiday caravan and my daughter suggested eating here afterwards as she had been before and loved it. The food was amazing, the staff friendly and helpful but not pushy at all, and the decor was lovely. Glad...

Lovely location. Food was really excellent. Every aspect, right down to the accompaniments and sauces, were packed with loads of flavour. Highly recommended.

Last minute decision to go for a meal and so glad we did. They were not busy when we arrived but all tables were reserved. We were just going to have a drink but told we could haveatable for an hour or so. Result!! Beautiful...

We called into this local pub for a drink whilst staying at the nearby hotel. When we saw the menu we had to book for an evening meal. It didn't disappoint. There are only 7 tables, so a lovely cosy atmosphere and the staff are...

Booked here for our last meal before leaving the next day and we are so glad we did , service friendly and welcoming and food was amazing great quality and tasty. Portion size .. initially thought large but as it was such high quality I...

I had not been in this pub for probably 35 years but WOW, what a dining experience, service and the food much much more than 5 stars, some of the best pub food we have ever had, much Kudos to the great host's for the...

We attended when staying in the Lakes last November, we were not disappointed with the food or the service. I had Mussels which were really nice, lovely sauce, we had rustic bread for the table, my wife had the bruschetta to start. My son had...

First visit here under recommendation from a local bnb owner. We had the burgers which were unbelievable. This is a small friendly restaurant with fabulous food. We will return.

We stumbled upon this place by chance, Googling a beer after a hill walk and have gone back several times now. The food is tasty and reasonably priced, the owners are friendly and the staff attentive. What’s not to like?

Had such a terrific time at our daughter-in-law's birthday party. Couldn't have been bettered! Tash, Sam and the girls went the extra mile and food was excellent. Recommend to anyone. Thank you all so much. X. J n L, Scarborough

Out of this world! Great pub but this is not the usual “pub grub”! The owners are Greek (also the chef) and South African so the dishes originating from these lands are must tries and very authentic. We are still working our way through the...

We held my wifes 40th here and are so glad we did! It was the obvious choice, knowing how amazing the food and service is, but they pulled out all the stops. Couldn't fault anything. Tash, Sam and the ladies behind the bar made everyone...

After a long morning walking we arrived without a booking to ask if we could have lunch. There was a private party going on and the kitchen was not opening to others until 2pm. That suited us fine but in fact our order was taken...

Great Food and excellent Service. Nice little pub with a great food and drink offering . Friendly Staff and clean and tidy venue. Would recommend

Eclectic menu belies very good tucker. Calm atmosphere, attentive service, a chef that knows his onions, good for coeliacs and vegetarians, pleasant prices. Just go!

We were a party of 6 adults and 2 children and had dinner here two nights ago. All the food was freshly prepared and we just want to say it was amazing. Service staff were all really helpful and it turned out to be the...

So good on our first visit to the pub we had to book a second visit immediately. Very popular. Fabulous friendly welcome and service. Extremely accomadating regarding mixing and matching of menu choices. The food is truly delicious and affordable. Wish it were our local!

An extremely warm welcome, an amazing menu (the curry is highly recommended!) and child friendly too! We will most certainly be back. Thank you for a wonderful start to our short break in the Lakes.

I came for my first visit today to the Wheatsheaf, Embleton and it was amazing! After being recommended this place it certainly didn’t disappoint. All homemade food what was absolutely delicious! Cannot wait to visit again! Living in Keswick was lovely getting out of it...

This is a truly wonderful place to dine. We called in hear a few months ago and was impressed by the meals coming out of the kitchen but we were too late to order food so we made a point of calling in early this...

We visited The Wheatsheaf twice last week, while staying in a local holiday let within walking distance. Small pub with excellent, reasonably priced food. The food is so much more than typical pub grub! We have one vegan in our family and the food choices...

What a great find, had dinner & drinks with colleagues at the Wheatsheaf and it was simply awesome! The food was pre ordered due to the size of the group, but it was presented and delivered to us hot and in a very timely manner....

Booked our evening meal following a recommendation from our nearby guest house, we enjoyed this so much we managed to get a booking for the following evening to return. Our food on both visits were of very good standard and the service was exceptional. Would...

Lovely place. Nicely decorated and good atmosphere inside. Good outside area. Friendly and welcoming staff. Food was great, a bit different to usual pub food.

Another lovely meal could not fault the food or service just so good. The menu is varied and they always have extra specials on which are always seasonal and interesting different to the normal that can be on offer at similar restaurants.

What an amazing place. Can’t get over how good the food is here! Would really recommend the Malay curry for main and the dynamite prawns for starter. If you have room, you have to go for the Malva pudding! Great friendly staff too!

Fabulous! Brilliant food and great service. Lots of outside seating so ideal for a drink in the sunshine if you are passing by. Brilliant food - very tasty with generous portion sizes. Hard to fault really.