Three Shires Inn in South Lakeland

Superb food and excellent serice from Tom this evening. All the food was delicious, especially the braised belly pork. Highly recommend.

We had dinner bed and breakfast at The Three Shires. I cannot recommend this hotel enough. Excellent food, exceptionally clean and really helpful and friendly staff. We will definitely return, we had an amazing 2 days in Langdale and Little Langdale.

Our family of three dined here during a long weekend in the Lake District. The owners and staff were warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived and we had a good discussion about the merits of the different local beers on offer- all the ones we sampled were in perfect condition. We moved to the restaurant for dinner and the excellent service continued- top quality, locally sourced food that offers something different from the norm without being overly fussy. My steak was the best I've enjoyed in a long time, a view endorsed by my generally 'difficult to please' teenage son. We rounded the evening off sitting next to a roaring fire with one of the 40 single malt whiskies on offer. Only just off the beaten track, the Three Shires in is perfectly situated for some spectacular walks too- we're already planning our next visit- highly recommended!

Lovely pub in a fairly remote location in Little Langdale (although easily accessible from Ambleside or Grasmere). Excellent food - a cut above standard pub fare - and friendly service. I had an excellent cheese soufflé followed by a venison burger. Dog friendly in one of the main rooms. Efficient but friendly service. Recommended.

Had a fabulous meal here, fish and chips was amazing. Service was great and never rushed. Child friendly by the looks of it. I highly recommend the food

We stopped for a nice drink during a walk, the staff were friendly and the loos were nice and clean. Although we didn’t have anything to eat, it smelled lovely.

Excellent food and service. Great fresh produce and excellent value local ales and larger. Nice to see local ales and larger.

A return two night stay at The Three Shires and it didn't disappoint! Such a great location with very comfortable rooms and best shower! The evening meal is really something to look forward to, although I did think the menu was a bit short on choices this time, perhaps a seasonal thing.... Breakfast is a delight, lots of choice, beautifully prepared and really sets you up for the day! I highly recommend and will definitely be back for more!

This was our second stay at the Three Shires unfortunately it was only for one night on our way back from Scotland. There is only one word for this place and it is WOW . Exceptionally clean beautiful decor and food to die for. The staff are welcoming and attentive. The beds are very comfortable breakfast was tasty and hot. Our evening meal was fantastic and good value for money. We can not fault this hotel and will definitely be returning many times. We'll done to everyone who works there

We have visited for many years, the food has always been great and the staff so friendly, we will continue to stop here for lunch every year.

You won't go wrong staying at the Three Shires, the rooms are lovely, really well decorated and fitted out, seemingly with no expense spared. The food at both breakfast and dinner was lovely and the bar area and reception are both very cosy. The Three Shires is also perfectly situated with walks on the doorstep, we did Lingmoor Fell one day and Cathdral Caves the next and didn't need the car. I would say though that the best thing about the Three Shires are their staff, they couldn't do enough and did everything they could to accommodate us. I would definitely recommend, thankyou for a lovely stay, we'll definitely be back

Just returned from a lovely weekend in Little Langdale. The Three Shires Inn is lovely. Big comfy bed. Extremely clean. Good quality furnishings and decor. Really well placed for this part of the Lakes. We did Lingmoor Fell and Cathedral Cave. The evening meal was nice but the breakfast was excellent really good quality. Lovely, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

One word sums up our visit. Fabulous! After a long trip from the US and a hair raising drive on the paved path to get to Three Shires Inn, we were greeted warmly by Gary who checked us in and took all our luggage to the room. Then he appeared at the bar and served us some well earned drinks. If you like cider , you definitely need to try the Somersby Cider. We skipped dinner and slept comfortably. We stayed in Old Man. Wonderful views, extremely comfortable beds, all of the people who work there were smiling, cheerful and friendly. Dinner was excellent. Do try the twice baked cheddar soufflé and the warm sun dried tomato Camembert for an appetizer. And if you don’t order a hamburger or fish and chips, well shame on you. This spectacular inn may be off the beaten path, but if you like friendly, warm service, great rooms, and delicious food, then this is the place for you. And make sure you tell Julie we said hello.

Fantastic place as always and superb food, drink and staff - great Gluten Free options highly recommend

We popped in here for early evening drinks in May before tackling the spectacular Hardknott and Wrynose Passes. They were very welcoming and friendly and it was a lovely spot to relax for a while. It looks like a gorgeous place to stay and to have a meal. We must remember this for future visits. I liked that they had dandelion and burdock - my favourite and not one you find in a pub often! It would have been a glass of wine but for the drive ahead!

What a beautiful place. Spotless, 5 star, food amazing. Service wonderful nothing too much trouble. Pack lunch great on our mountain climb.we can not wait to return. Thank you

Having recently returned from a 2nd visit to the Three Shires, (the 1st being Oct 22) I thought I would put a few words together of my visit. I very rarely review Establishments that I visit, but I would highly recommend the Three Shires as...

My wife and I spent two nights at this beautiful inn. The accommodation was fantastic, the rooms were lovely and clean and appeared recently refurbished with an amazing bathroom. The staff over the two days could not have been more accommodating. We had breakfast and...

Having previously stopped off here for a pint and a bar snack and been impressed I thought it would be ideal for a mid hike snack. Not being overly hungry we opted to share a ploughman's and a bowl of chips. When the food came...

Appreciating there’s a cost of living crisis and this is the Lake District, to be served an Eton Mess @ £8.95 that was a dish more suited to kindergarten standards was more than disappointing. It arrived in a small glass, contained what appeared to be...

This is a lovely spot and a common watering hole for walkers and travellers alike. The only thing is if you decide to eat here, make sure your bank balance is topped up. Small chicken burger and equally small french fries £16 and £5 respectively.....

Called in on a wet and blustery lunch time after a 4 mile walk. They were just putting the fire on and showed us where we could hang our coats and boots to dry. There was a good menu with lunches and sandwiches and a...

Getting here involves a drive some challenging narrow roads but it's well worth it. Comprises a bar area (dog friendly) linked to two slightly more plush lounge rooms but the whole pub is a warm and cozy place to be. We ate here on the...

We stumbled upon The Three Shires pub in Little Langdale whilst doing the Tilberthwaite Gill circular walk, the pub was about half way through the walk. After trying the burger (beef or venison) for lunch which was absolutely delicious, we decided to book a table...

Beautiful location, beautiful food. We were a party of 8 but all courses came out together and the food was divine. Staff were very attentive. Good selection of ales and wines which we sampled throughout our week near the pub.

Stopped here for lunch after clambering around in the local caves. We sat outside, lovely view across the hills. Plenty to choose from on the menu, we all had butties and would definitely recommend!

One of the best things about going on a walk to little langdale is always the stop at the three shires. Great food, free Wi-Fi and lovely friendly staff. When you’re sat down with a lovely cold drink outside in the sun what more can...

A busy Saturday evening – I hitchhiked to the Inn after a minor car accident on a very narrow mountain road without any form of mobile phone coverage. The Inn keeper was extremely friendly and helpful and spend time on saving the situation for us....

We've frequented this place over the last 30 or so years, either to stay, to eat or just to drink, under the previous owners (the Stevensons) and in the last four years James and Tony (the current owners.) Through both those incarnations it's delivered on...

Great location for walking, Little Langdale is a bit off the beaten track so although stayed on a Bank Holiday it was pretty quiet. The Three Shires Inn is easy to find and has parking. The room was comfortable. Best shower ever!! I enjoyed dinner...

Stopped here on a circular walk to Cathedral caves. Sat outside on and admired the fantastic views from the elevated position. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Don't miss this one out if you are in the area.

We ate at the Three Shires restaurant on two occasions with rather differing results. The first was a Friday evening and we felt that the food was reasonable but not great (prawns in a sauce with the shells still on?). It was a different story...

We absolutely loved our dinner at the Three Shires on Sunday, we were welcomed, the room was very cosy, and the food was outstanding. My starter of spiced parsnip soup was velvety and perfectly seasoned. We both had pheasant for our main and it was...

The Three Shires enjoys a unique position as the only place to stay in Little Langdale. We looked forward to our first visit last week and were not disappointed. The room was clean and comfortable, with two easy chairs and a luxury bathroom. The guests'...

We stayed at the Inn for 3 nights for which I have done a seperate review and it was fabulous. This review is for the bar and food we had each evening whilst staying at the Inn. Real Ales - good choice and we enjoyed...

Enjoyed a sandwich lunch outside in pleasant surroundings. Good immediate service, a pretty place to stop, friendly staff and spotless loos.

We visited on a very wet day . I mean very wet . Our party included 4 small children . We were accommodated without any fuss and given space and time to settle in . The staff who served us took their time to take...

Had a one night stay at The Three Shires this week - this is not the first time we’ve stayed here; and again it didn’t disappoint. We had other plans for dinner so didn’t get to to eat in, but breakfast was super. Great, friendly...

Booked for a meal on the Saturday night of a family mini break and it did not disappoint. The burgers - one chicken and one veggie - were tasty, as were the fish and chips and the butternut squash and feta salad. None of it...

Four of us ate here on our last night of a week long holiday in Chapel Stile. The food was excellent and the waiter was very friendly. Would highly recommend it,

Brilliant location and excellent service from staff. We had the beer battered fish and chips and it's the best we have ever experienced.

Really lovely little pub, super cosy and the food was to die for. The staff are all so lovely and friendly, will recommend to everyone!

Visited for 2 lunches, varied menu, we ate excellent fish and sausage sandwiches, then v tasty fish cakes, served with a pint of excellent Swan Black. Staff cheerful if a little harassed at times by organising all the outside tables. Overall v good in these...

Such a lovely waitress. The first night(Friday)we randomly stopped by for a drink and asked to book a table for Saturday but it was all booked. Just before we left they told us they could squeeze us in so that was very nice already. On...

Visited twice in Oct 20 for lunch. Food was great, mostly pub classics (pie, burger, etc) but a surprisingly good Chinese dish that my wife had on both visits. Service was perfect; friendly and quick. Really well kept beer, that even at lunch demanded a...

The Three Shires is a welcoming place, surrounded by fabulous scenery in little langdale. A great place to stay and plan your lakeland adventures. The Cathedral cavern is only 15mins walk away and slaters bridge not far again. Food is lovely and the atmosphere is...

Hemos estado aquí muchas veces y hemos disfrutado de las mejoras realizadas por los (bastante) nuevos propietarios. Antes estaba bastante bien (y no hay otra opción en el encantador Little Langdale), pero ahora es realmente bueno. Servicio amable y eficiente, incluido el propietario. Buena comida. Gran elección de cerveza. Un par de opciones vegetarianas / veganas más lo redondearían.

Viajando hacia Ambleside, saliendo del Wrynose Pass, esta bonita posada al costado de la carretera era un lugar ideal para tomar un refresco. Una terraza exterior cubierta con unas 4 mesas es agradable cuando hace buen tiempo, aunque justo en el aparcamiento. Bien cuidado y limpio, sin duda más que adecuado.

Tomé una gran bebida aquí para dar un paseo. C 19 arreglos muy impresionantes y hacían que uno se sintiera seguro. Mientras no comía, la comida se veía bien.

Simplemente se quedó en la calle, así que hizo caca para tomar una copa, y luego escuché sobre el Venison a pesar de que la cena estaba en casa que estaba tan tentado que les preguntó si tenían una mesa libre.La camarera fue muy servicial y desapareció por un rato haciendo malabares con las mesas y reservando y regresó triunfalmente para poder meternos.Me alegro de haberlo hecho ya que la cerveza, el viejo Coniston era excelente, pero la carne de venado con puré / zanahorias / apio nabo era realmente excelente, y el pescado y las papas fritas de mi esposa estaban deliciosos, y perfecto para las papas fritas. Tan agradable sorpresa al final del día después de un largo paseo por los langdales. El servicio y la configuración de COVID fueron muy buenos y bien organizados.

Comimos aquí un par de veces en paseos fuera de Elterwater. La bienvenida, la cerveza y la comida fueron excelentes. Los perros eran bienvenidos.

Great spot for a drink in the pub garden overlooking the hills. Would recommend for people to stop in mid-walk

Lovely homecooked food. Restaurant with great views if seated outside or by windows. Plenty of outdoor eating space. Super local beers.

Después de haber tenido una mala experiencia recientemente en la que la gerencia se apresura a culpar a sus clientes y colorear la realidad de su servicio y provisión reales, solo podemos aconsejar que se advierta a los futuros clientes que buscan buena comida. ¡Lea entre líneas las respuestas en los comentarios de baja calificación! Nos dejamos la mayor parte de la comida que nos sirvieron, ya que era más que mala. Como ex chef antes de explorar otras carreras, conocemos la buena comida. Esto no lo es. ¡Es muy triste que los nuevos propietarios no tengan humildad ni apertura a las críticas! Tenga cuidado, buena gente. Esta es una joya de lugar perdido para el gerente llamado James.

Pasé 2 noches en el Three Shires Inn mientras mi marido hizo un desafío de 8 picos. Cálido y acogedor. Cómoda habitación con baño limpio y fresco con alta presión, ducha súper caliente. Bar rústico con estufa de leña hogareña. Buena comida, excelente desayuno. ¡Volveremos!

Lovely food in evening and. Cracking breakfast The walkers bar is Lakeland and stone and simple and belies the lovely rooms for an overnight stay

After nearly 40 years, this is no longer our favourite Lakeland pub. Miss the old management who were fantastic. Terrible food. Rude staff. Won’t be going again. Gutted.

My friend and I had an excellent sausage butty on a fresh roll with salad and chips. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

Terrible customer service from the manager. Cold and uninviting and also rude at times. Do not recommend. This is such a shame as it is a beautiful location. Not impressed.

As mentioned by others the Three Shires fully abide by the Govt's track and trace procedures, every group has to fill in a form before placing an order, sanitised menus are handed out and you place the order and pay at the counter outside the entry door. Now onto the food, the ham sandwiches were excellent, good thick cut real ham and thick sliced quality bread, the ploughmans was also very good, great ham, good cheese and a home made sausage roll

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying here for three nights last week. We were made to feel very welcome by all the staff. The safety features in place, due to covid make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Our room had a wonderful view, it was super clean and had everything you require, including a flask of cold milk for your tea and coffee (just ask one of the staff for this ).We will definitely be staying again, oh and nearly forgot, the food is delicious.Many thanks to all the staff. Carole and Michael.

Stopped for a snack and drinks but the menu only lets you order chips etc as part of a meal so we just ordered drinks, we watched people coming and getting their drinks but ours didn’t arrive. We enquired as to where they were and we’re told someone would check it out.. they still didn’t arrive but other new arrivals drinks came out... in the end we had to ask for our money back as we had sat for 40 minutes with kids and we were all ready to go!It’s a shame as it would have been a nice stop off but I feel it could have been handled differently the first time we asked where they were.

Only stopped off for drinks mid walk and a couple of bowls of chips bit this is a lovely pub in fab surroundings food that was coming out the kitchen looked amazing and the ploughman's looked awesome and we will be getting this next time

My wife and I called in for a midday drink and were impressed by the safety measures in place. We were greeted by a member of staff seated at a table outside the entrance who took our contact details and our order (which was paid for there). The tables both inside and outside were well spaced. We chose to sit outside. Our drinks were brought to the table. When needing to use the inn's facilities (or the inside seating), patrons must enter by one door and exit by another, the route being clearly signed. There are the necessary opportunities to sanitise hands.

We just stopped for drinks after a days walk. Would like to say how nice the staff were and well kept the beers. Did not eat at the 3 Shires this time but will be sure to eat there next visit.

Booked in here to stay for 2 nights in July 2020 for our walking trip and we couldn’t be more impressed.Being that there has been a global pandemic it was great to see a place as rural as this take it so seriously. The bar, restaurant and hotel had all adapted very well and it didn’t feel strange or clinical. Great job! The service was excellent. Friendly and welcoming. Nice selection of local ales and a vast selection of whiskeys.To the food. Rarely have specials but the pheasant sounded so delicious and inventive in its flavours we both had it as mains and it was nothing short of astonishing . The following night we opted for the steak, which was required after walking and seeing some of the amazing scenery in the area. The steak was incredible. In my top 5 of all time. I was fortunate enough to meet the chef and have a chat. Lovely bloke who is very charismatic about his trade, ingredients and service. It’s neither pub grub nor too pretentious.The rooms were very clean, well kept and of a great standard.If you’re looking for a rural get away I couldn’t recommend this place more. If you’re looking for a superb meal book yourself a table.

Excellent food. Fresh local produce. Very polite and helpful staff!! Beautiful location. Couldn’t recommend it more!!

The food was great. We ended up sharing all our starters and mains as we wanted to try the different plates. I truly believe the locally sourced ingredients such as the dairy, butter and beef were amazing and clearly stood out in the plate. The staff was very friendly, hope to visit again soon.

Stopped here half way through a long walk. Lovely fresh bread sandwiches and perfect chips. Didn't want to leave!

The staff are so rude here that after a couple of visits I won’t be going back. Plenty of decent pubs nearby so don’t waste your time here.

Great country pub, excellent service, warm and inviting despite the weather. Had the sausage roll which was excellent. My wife enjoyed her soup and sandwich. Great ales.

Three of us went to the Three Shires for a drink after a walk on Friday late afternoon. The pub was totally empty and we were greeted by a very unwelcoming bar maid. We ordered 2 beers and a gin and tonic. The bar maid looked totally fed up and as if she couldn’t be bothered - considering the pub was empty apart from us this seemed odd. Once we ordered the drinks, I walked to the table next to the bar with our dog and after I sat down a pair of tongs from the cakes on the bar fell onto the floor. The bar maid looked at me and just said ‘oh cheers’. This seemed incredibly rude to say to a customer - I apologised in case it was me that knocked into it, but was met with total ignorance. No wonder this place is empty on a Friday afternoon. We have recently built a property in the local area and are even told by the locals who have lived in the area for generations to stay away. Will certainly not go out of our way to return to the pub unfortunately.

La peor pinta de Becks o cerveza que he tenido (ver foto). Muy ocupado, así que me senté en una mesa en el comedor que no estaba preparada. Nos pusimos más ocupados, por lo que un hombre extremadamente grosero nos pidió que nos mudáramos a la zona del bar para que otro grupo pudiera sentarse donde estábamos (también sin comer). Cuando se le preguntó si había espacios, el hombre dijo que sí, una mesa cerca de la puerta que acababa de estar disponible. El mismo hombre criticó a otro grupo que tuvo que pararse como estaban en el camino. No estoy seguro de dónde quería el hombre que estuvieran, ya que no había espacio aparte de donde fuimos por primera vez. Servicio al cliente repugnante, la única mala crítica que he escrito pero estaba absolutamente horrorizado por este lugar. 3ª vez que hemos estado aquí, pero lamentablemente no volveremos. Es una pena, ya que pasamos por allí en muchas ocasiones.

Este lugar sirve comida fantástica con productos locales en un entorno realmente genial de Lake District. Elija entre comer en el bar informal o en el acogedor restaurante, ambos ofrecen el mismo menú de delicias.

We ate here half way round a walk. We all had sandwiches with various fillings. The bread was lovely and fresh. Only one complaint regarding the ham in one sandwich which was a bit chewy. Everyone else was happy!

A pesar del aviso bastante amenazante a los no clientes en el estacionamiento, decidimos parar para un almuerzo rápido después de una larga caminata mojada. El personal era amable y la comida era deliciosa, solo teníamos sopa y un dedo de pescado pero noté algo de comida muy buena en la mesa de al lado con porciones generosas para niños. El fuego rugiente y la cálida bienvenida era justo lo que necesitábamos. Definitivamente volvería otra vez, quizás en un día más agradable.

El personal super amable y amigable con los perros, pero la verdadera sorpresa es la calidad de la comida y la selección de cervezas. Está un poco alejado pero vale la pena visitarlo. Hemos estado varias veces en los últimos dos años y seguro que volveremos. Vaya por la hamburguesa: alterna entre venado o pato de origen local. Soberbio.

Nice place for a drink after a walk around Catherdral Quarries. Covered outside seating (luckily as it chucked it down).

We stayed for two nights in the Deluxe Suite room 8, absolutely perfect it has a separate lounge with tv a tv in the bedroom and the bed is one of the best we have had, the bathroom is huge and has a roll top bath and large shower and top products, the whole place is spotless definitely the cleanest place we have stayed at in the lakes and we have stayed in many hotels, the owner and staff make you feel very welcome and can't do enough for you, the food is great and we could eat in the bar or restaurant, a great stop off for walkers there is also a residents lounge which was really relaxing, it also has a well stocked bar, without doubt this place is highly recommended and we will certainly be returning

Having read all the great reviews we were keen to try the restaurant. Sadly we had an evening meal that was very poor indeed. Soufflés that were liquid egg- not risen at all, gnocchi like hard dry pebbles. When we asked for the steak to come without chips but instead with either salad or veg we were told it’s not possible to change on the booking system! Lamb was dry and chips were all over cooked.

We arrived here by chance after travelling over hardnott pass then onto wrynose pass , This inn is welcoming ,warm, country ambiance. The young lady who served us was lovely . I wasn't hungry but my husband decided on the rib eye steak . Which was served perfect , hot crispy chips, mushrooms etc . Excellent value for money ,Thank you we will be back .

We stopped for lunch and could not fault the food we ordered. My son's burger was juicy and the twice (or triple?) cooked chips were awesome. My ham hock salad hit all the right spots, a very decent portion of ham with a crisp piece of sourdough and a side of tangy chutney. The homemade sweet potato soup my wife ordered was also delicious and my daughter really enjoyed her sausage, mash and gravy.

The food was good. We ordered the vegetable soup to share, then hubby ordered the potato gnocchi while I ordered the Cumbrian lamb. The lamb was very tender and juicy. Well recommended! To finish the meal, we had the crumble of the day with a very nice homemade vanilla custard. We will never forget that vanilla custard, it was really good. Nice ambience and friendly staff, though there was only one chef during our visit so the service was slow. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal.

Couldn’t fault this at all. We arrived about ten minutes before they stopped serving food for lunch and they didn’t mind us ordering so late.

Our first visit to this area and the Three Shires Inn and if we return again it will definitely not be our last. The meal was delicious, beautifully presented and the service excellent from start to finish. Thank you

Nice beer but expensive .called in for two pints on walk from Langdale kiwi Jeff great lad made the visit all that better .going back next week two couples to try food

WOW WEE what a perfect place. We had drinks in the garden and wow we weren’t disappointed at all. The inside was clean and tidy and the menu choices were perfect and such good choices. Food looked awesome and delicious and just a pity we didn’t have time, as the food smelt so fabulous and looked well presented. So would we go again! Yes, most definitely and counting the days to eat as well and have a drink

Booked here for a meal after a wet day walking. Really delicious food, tender pink lamb, excellent ribs and the best ever Sticky Toffee Pudding. Manages to be a good pub and a nice restaurant too

We visited the Three Shires Inn whilst holidaying in the Lake District. We sat in the bar, which welcomes dogs (a huge bonus) and enjoyed our delicious pub grub. The service was great, drinks reasonably priced and food was brilliant. Perfect for a midweek meal!

Así que después de tomar un desvío para alejarnos del tráfico cerca de Coniston, terminamos aquí. El pub se ve genial, las vistas son impresionantes. Estaba ocupado con caminantes, lo que tomamos como una buena señal.

Es muy agradable volver a este pub y ver cómo ha mejorado su comida. Hacen una buena variedad de platos principales, pero solo nos apetecía una sopa y un sándwich para 8. 50; Sopa de tomate casera, luego huevo, jamón, queso o atún. Sencillo, fresco, encantador. Hubo una buena selección de cervezas, y está merecidamente ocupado, dada su ubicación para los excursionistas. Volveremos más pronto que tarde!

I always try to stop here for lunch on a round trip from Skelwith Bridge to the Cathedral Cave in Little Langdale via Colwith Falls, returning to Skelwith via Oak Howe and the Langdale valley via Elterwater. Always a good selection of hot and cold snacks and excellent local beers

Nos detuvimos a almorzar después de un agradable paseo y, después de elegir nuestras comidas, mi esposo se dirigió al bar. Ellos respondieron: no hay peces disponibles. Mi esposo pidió 2 porciones de papas fritas, respondieron: no papas sin comida. Entonces mi esposo decidió simplemente comprar algunas bebidas. Dijeron que no hay cartas si son menos de 5. Sin disculpas, no amigos. Simplemente, no establezco las reglas. Dejó el lugar para no volver jamás.

We had a nice lunch stop here while on a walk from Tilberthwaite to Slaters bridge. Nice outside seating area,

Stopped here for lunch on a walk around the Langdales. We had the soup and sandwich combination. Lovely tomato soup and excellent ham sandwiches with mustard and chutney. Tried one of the local beers - great! Sat outside to enjoy the sun, warmth and Mountain View’s>

We have eaten at this lovely pub in previous years on visits to this delightful area but our recent dinner was just top class! Our starters were tasty lamb koftas and crispy duck rolls. The venison main course was succulent, tender and beautifully presented and the Herdwick lamb equally so (served with a delicious, well-balanced salse verde). The two gentlemen Front of House were really friendly and welcoming which made for a lovely informal evening out and a great end to our holiday. We may live 250 miles away but we can't wait to come back!

We've always enjoyed a visit to this lovely old Inn. Our fell-walking routes are sometimes planned around a visit here for lunch. Our most recent visit was for dinner, three of us sat in a cosy corner of the bar next to the log fire, with a glass of one of the variety of well-kept ales. Dinner was a delight. Bubble and squeak cake, venison steak and lamb were our three choices, and we all agreed that the dishes were superbly cooked, prepared and presented, with the emphasis on taste. Portion sizes were perfect (sometimes portions in these parts portions can be overwhelming). A nice touch was when chef popped out with little top-up jugs of our sauces. Puddings were just the right portion size and melted in the mouth. An excellent dinner in this charming Lake District Inn.

An excellent chef prepared 4 evening meals for us. The cooked breakfast was well prepared to order. The packed lunch was good.

Perfectly placed for our lunchtime stop, we've been here many times and the service is always warm and friendly. The stout was really gorgeous and we even managed to sit outside in the sunshine on a February day!

Half way through our walk in Little Langdale we came across the Three Shires Inn, a perfect excuse for some refreshments. A good selection of hot and cold food together with a range of alcoholic beverages. Friendly service and good value for money