Watermill Inn Restaurant in South Lakeland

We rang on the spare of the moment and wasn't disappointed. The food was very nice and the staff extremely accommodating. Such a pleasant and enjoyable experience. We will definitely call again. Thanks again for the delicious food..

Decided to go for lunch, we have been before and it's handy to where we live. The pork chop was absolutely delicious, my wife really enjoyed the Watermill Chicken.

Brilliant location on the Kendall to Windermere road,has an adjoining micro brewery with 11 ales served in the bar for the restaurant. Top quality food.

The food was really nice and I liked the way ‘after ordering at the bar’ that they then came and gave you your cutlery and reconfirmed your order, a simple thing but helps to avoid any order errors….nice touch. Fish chips & peas was filling and lovely whilst my lad thoroughly enjoyed his steak baguette. Reasonably priced and a nice little waterside pub.

Found the restaurant on our way to Windermere. It was very busy, which is always a good sign. It's a good we were first to order because we had to wait over an hour. That was the only negative. The food was good and the service was excellent. Definitely well worth a try, as long as you don't mind the wait.

This is a very comfortable, beautiful and cozy inn. I would highly recommend this slice of heaven to any and all. I myself had a steak. I have had many steaks from many excellent places but none come close to the standard of this place! The people are very kind and the prices are amazing! You can also buy real ale and take it home- I personally love the dog references on each drink. It has a modern and old feel which adds to the overall vibe of the building. I also understand that the rooms you can rent are of excellent quality. Whether it’s for a family meal, a romantic dinner, meeting with your mates or even just by yourself, come here. Thank you for reading and I hope that you too have the wonderful experience I did.

I can't understand all the bad reviews. I often go camping at a nearby site and come here for my dinner. I always get the same - garlic mushrooms starter but I just eat it as a main as the portion sizes are huge! I once got that and onion rings and I couldn't finish it. The food was delicious, was served by a bloke behind the bar and then a young lad who brought me my food, both friendly. In my opinion, a proper pub serving decent food. I don't drink so didn't sample the ale which they brew in house but I'm sure it's lovely.

Long wait for for food , even though the place was empty. price increases on food , portion sizes very small compared with a couple of years ago . Food ok . Staff came across with a couldn’t be bothered attitude . What a shame for this great place in a lovely location .

We called three times for dinner within a week, as The Watermill was convenient to our holiday accommodation. Each meal we had was well-cooked, good portions and reasonable value. There was one slight issue with our order on one evening, which was resolved without fuss, and did not impact the enjoyment. Some of the beer is brewed in the associated micro-brewery, and is as good as the food. Well worth a visit!

I had haddock and chips. The fish wasn’t too bad but the chips were dried up. I sent the food back and was given some more chips which were equally as bad. It was as if they had been cooked previously and then re heated. As I was hungry And could see that I was going to get nowhere, I ate the meal. At the end , I pointed out that the second lot were no better, and the retort was , “but was the fish ok?” All in all, a very poor experience. I won’t be going back, despite living locally

Extremely overpriced. Ordered 2 tuna sandwiches and a blt, 3 drinks came to just shy of £50, the sandwiches were bog standard, nothing fancy, no side salad, I mean what can I say, it was a tuna sandwich, you can't really go wrong, but talk about ripping people off, for a tenner I could made a full load of sandwiches. Won't be rushing back

Got to stay in this fabulous little place so homely the rooms are beautiful quirky little place the staff are exceptional and the food well what can I say amazing the breakfast was excellent we will definitely be returning thankyou for a wonderful stay

As pub grub goes, this must be some of the best in the area. The setting in the cosy bar area with roaring fire is lovely for a start. They even have some tables outside but this was December and the weather certainly wasn’t suitable!There is nothing complicated about the food, just good quality old-fashioned English cuisine. I had the turkey with all the trimmings and it was fantastic. Imaginative and tasty with really great produce I just about managed to finish it.The steak and ale pie was also very good indeed and we both left feeling full and satisfied. We nearly treated ourselves to a dessert but just couldn’t have fitted it in.All this supported by their homebrew beer makes it a great place for an evening out.

First impressions are a quaint country inn whose lovely setting was somewhat spoilt by COVID restrictions at this time. The staff are friendly & doing their best in these difficult times. Beyond the bar area and into the hotel it’s a bit dated and shabby the rooms are adequate and the shower room is very good. The food on the first night was good big portions no real complaints. Good choice of real ales at reasonable prices. Breakfast on the first day was ok but the 2nd morning it was awful ... huge lump of cold smoked salmon with dry scrambled egg ... inedible. this was not prepared by a chef... avoid this option is my advice.

All the family enjoyed our meals (good variety of pub grub) and husband liked the beer so much he bought a crate! Relaxing ambience with warming woodburner. Very attentive and polite staff. Would definitely go again.

Pub rural muy popular con una microcervecería. Buena cerveza, pero eso es todo, hay que hacerlo. Si te gusta la comida ruidosa, el piso desnudo, el techo con vigas oscuras, la comida estándar de pub y te gustaría que te sirviera una mesera que no te importa, ya que estamos ocupados de todos modos, gracias, entonces es un lugar para ti. Los camareros más jóvenes fueron amables y atentos.No aceptan reservas ni Amex. No volveremos a visitar este establecimiento.

Stopped for food on the way to the motorway. Found the details in the Good Beer Guide. Not disappointed. Lovely pub with a good atmosphere despite the Covid systems in place

Went to this lovely pub a couple of times, food and real ale delicious, Downside was the que to get in, but understand it necessary in these uncertain times.

Lovely food, yes there is a limited menu due to current circumstances but really nice and tasty food.

Vinimos al Watermill anoche y debido a Covid 19 han incluido algunas precauciones, no estar parado ni órdenes en la barra, por lo que el personal viene a tu mesa para tomar todos los pedidos. Disfruté de la cerveza que se elabora en el lugar y mi esposa disfrutó de algunas ginebras, ambos pedimos pescado y papas fritas de su menú limitado y llegó rápido y estaba muy fresco, el restaurante estaba lleno pero no tuvimos que esperar mucho cualquier cosa. Había muchos asientos disponibles afuera si es necesario, una experiencia muy agradable.

Vinimos aquí la última noche de nuestras vacaciones y no nos decepcionó.Después de ser recibidos en la puerta por la increíble Alisha, nos atendió un personal igualmente increíble (incluida Sue).La comida y la bebida fueron excelentes. Cervezas caseras y amplia selección de ginebras.En estos extraños tiempos de distanciamiento social y Covid, ¡estos tipos están haciendo lo correcto!Gracias.

Lovely Inn and setting, great food and friendly helpful staff. Had a delicious veggie chilli. Would recommend.

Excellent ales - very welcoming staff who also made such a fuss of our dogs - we will return & thank you .

Was made very welcome by the Staff on entry who were very friendly. The food and beers were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Paré un domingo lluvioso a la hora del almuerzo con nuestro perro. Encantadora bienvenida amable del personal y conseguí una mesa al lado del fuego que era encantador. Solo queríamos un bocado ligero, pero estábamos tan impresionados con el menú sin gluten que fue difícil apegarse a algo pequeño ya que mi compañero quería pedir todo. Fuimos por la fuente de pescado y el pan de ajo con queso sin gluten. Ambos fueron fantásticos y mi compañero declaró el mejor pan de ajo sin gluten que había probado. Gran selección de cervezas, vinos, etc. y a un precio razonable. Pub es muy amigable con los perros y el personal llegó con una gran caja de galletas para todos los perros residentes. Definitivamente, volveremos pronto listos para una comida más grande y ya estamos ansiosos por hacerlo.

Cosy place with great food. Staff really friendly and polite. Plenty of parking to the rear. Will definitely come back again.

A very relaxing and enjoyable out of season lunch with dog.We found ourselves a corner and settled down. The staff were professional and friendly. Sadly I was driving, so didn't get chance to sample the ales - although my friend assured me they were very nice - after a 4th pint just to make sure.Amongst us we had the chicken, steak and ale pie and chilli. Even as someone who enjoys their food, the size of the 3 main courses could probably have fed 5. The chicken (sourced from a local butcher) was very good - tender and full of flavour. The pie was excellent as was the chilli (although not in the same league as a bowl of Texas Red from my favourite TexMex in Albuquerque ...)All in all; very nice. Honest, genuine food. Full of flavour. Very dog friendly (just check out the drip mats and names of the ales ...)

Mick and I went for meal first evening here. We are staying at Meadow Croft guesthouse. We are going again tonight not because it’s on the doorstep because it’s quality food and feels like home from home.

This is really a lovely pub and great place to eat. As good as ever this time. Had to wait a bit because it was half term and busy but well worth the wait and such a great bar to wait in.

Relaxed, warm, welcoming with good food and drink. Called twice during our short break and can highly recommend.

We were recommended to try the Watermill by friends. They have their own microbrewery on site and the beer they produce is pretty good. The food is average and the service a little disinterested despite going there on a quiet night. The menu is extensive but formulaic and the food had a slightly re-heated feel about it. Decor in the place wasn't helped by an excess of cheap Halloween themed decorations which detracted rather than enhanced the atmosphere (But there again I am no fan of Halloween so might just be me. And my wife!). If looking for a simple pub meal in the area the Eagle and Child in Staveley is way better and more atmospheric.

He comido en el molino de agua varias veces, pero después de nuestra última visita, puedo decir honestamente que la comida se ha ido cuesta abajo. Rosbif espléndido, pero mi pollo Watermill muy seco, casi sin salsa, sin salsa y bastante insípido. Tuve que esperar mucho tiempo para que el servicio de comida sea muy lento, no lo recomendaría.

Meal out with work associates, good variety on the menu, healthy and not so healthy options all delicious. Little room for a pudding but we struggled through. service was good and great variety of beers available here.

Very cosy, nice meals and attractive little pub, good staff the setting was nice set outside of the hustle and bussle

We went for a birthday meal .The service was excellent .The meal was and hot tasty and there was plenty of it .

Whilst staying at the local B& B, we enjoyed 2 meals here and both were excellent. The range of beer is also good, as they have their own micro-brewery. Even though it is a village pub, it clearly has an excellent reputation as on each occasion we visited, Sun and Wed evenings, it was very busy.

We stopped here today after a weekend in the lakes for lunch and I can only describe as amazing 12 people out of the blue was no problem a good selection of beer on sale and not one person left a bit of food. I will definately be returning here soon you need to try it

If you want a real ale or even a rather nice selection of fruity gins, this is the place to visit. You can even view the copper barrels where the beer is made. Lovely staff and very very funny signs in the walls. ‘If you want a sign, this is it.’

Really enjoyed our meal here. Absolutely stunning pub, with lots of outdoor seating. Our dog was offered a bed and biscuits, along with a bowl of water. Nicely placed, with good views.

We enjoyed a lovely evening meal at The Watermill, one of the best steak and ale pies my partner has ever eaten, and he's eaten a lot (could have been the tremendous collywobbles ale!) I enjoyed the Watermill Chicken, a lovely comforting dish of mustard mash, cabbage with bacon lardons and succulent chicken. The portions are large and the prices low, fantastic!

Like some of the other reviewers I was very disappointed with my lunch. Have eaten here in the past but will not return.

He comido en este lugar muchas veces a lo largo de los años, pero probablemente no más ahora. La última comida fue francamente decepcionante. El pastel de carne y cerveza estaba muy seco y nunca solían tener que servir ollas de salsa con él. En cuanto a los chips, estaban secos, sin sabor, demasiado grandes y dejé todo lo mío. Nadie preguntó siquiera el hecho de que no se habían comido cuando los camareros despejaron la mesa. Mis compañeros tenían comidas igualmente decepcionantes con tragos horribles.

Easy parking and easy to find just off main road. An exceptional pub with wide range of local beers. Good choice of food and good quality at reasonable prices

Parecían tomados por sorpresa al estar tan ocupados en un feriado bancario. Una larga cola en el bar, una larga espera para encontrar un lugar para sentarse y comer, una larga espera para comer.

Un montón de ale real - grandes opciones - bien impresionante.

Cadre agréable, chambres très correctes . Cependant le restaurant est très loin de ce que l’on pourrait attendre. (Nourriture de type fast food (surgelés) )

Loved this pub. Great dinner, great lunch, great selection of ales and friendly staff. Lively and busy obviously very popular. Service excellent both days. Can't wait to visit again.

Ate and drank here many time over the years as I drive past daily.

We ate there twice as it was the only pub in that area. First time we had chips. Not again very dry chips with no taste. Second time we had mash much better.

Reservamos una mesa para Nochevieja ya que estábamos alojados en Windermere cercano. El fuego de leña estaba encendido y muy acogedor, agradable ambiente. Pedimos fish & chips x 2, pastel de carne y cerveza y una salchicha y un puré para niños. Este fue el mejor pescado que he tenido, sin exagerar. Los tamaños de las porciones eran buenas. Solo pedimos dos postres, uno para compartir ya que estábamos llenos, estos también eran sabrosos.

Llamado para almorzar como lo recomendó un colega, estábamos en camino al parque de vacaciones. Muy agradables y amables, estaban muy felices de permitir que los perros en realidad recibieran un tazón de agua y galletas para perros. El menú era variado y nuestra elección del bistec era la correcta, ya que todos disfrutamos de su generosa ayuda, el personal servicial y agradable, y todo el lugar estaba muy limpio, lo recomendaría a cualquiera

Habitación un poco demasiado pequeña pero limpia y bien equipada. Muy amigable para perros. Buena ubicación. Grandes desayunos y buena comida de la noche también. Me hubiera gustado tener un cómodo salón para sentarse después de un duro día de caminar con una taza de té, pero en lugar de eso, nos sentamos en nuestra habitación. Bonito lugar aunque

Pasamos tiempo en este agradable y acogedor pub / restaurante en seis de las siete noches de nuestras vacaciones. Tres veces comimos la deliciosa comida que estaba bien servida y presentada y tres veces solo por un par de copas en el cálido y cómodo bar. Encontramos que tanto el personal como la gente local eran amables y acogedores, y nos ayudaron a mejorar las vacaciones.

Tuvimos una comida aquí en nuestra primera noche de llegar a una casa de alquiler. La comida estaba bien, muy caro para lo que es, tuve el lambrack, pero tuve que esperar un rato, pero no me importó demasiado ya que estaban muy ocupados, siento que nos olvidaron cuando el camarero pasó por delante de nuestra mesa y parece que De repente nos dimos cuenta de que no habíamos conseguido nuestra comida y regresamos directamente con ella. El cordero era encantador, poco cocinado para raras ocasiones, y tuve que pedir un cuchillo para poder comerlo. Mi marido tenía el pastel que estaba bien. Muy caro para lo que obtienes pero eso es vida.

A friend and I visted this beautiful Inn for lunch, the food was great and reasonably priced. I had the vegetarian falafel burger and she had the gammon. They are also I micro brewery and brew their own excellent ales and beers, I can recommend their Black Labrador a great stout. They are also dog friendly and spoiled my dog with treats. The staff are warm and friendly and if you are in the area put them on your "must visit" list.

We were staying at a B&B; opposite, so the Watermill Inn was a perfect choice for eating without having to drive. That said, once we'd eaten there on our first night we immediately decided to also eat there on our second (and last) night, as it's a really good find.

This is pub with rooms and their own brewery so offers the perfect place for a break. The pub is dog friendly and offers a number of rooms downstairs to relax after a long walk.

Well what a great find this old hotel and restaurant was for us on our lakes district tour. We have travelled the UK and this pub and restaurant rates up there with the best. Set alongside a stream and in an old converted mill the restaurant offered a wide variety of meals at reasonable prices. The service was 5 star and the food as well. Lovely old pub.

We had a lovely meal and drinks on the evening of 9th August. It is a busy pub and very welcoming to well behaved dogs. I had the steak pie and the beef was very tender and tasty and the pastry crisp. The chips were OK. Service was fine and I would recommend for value for money.

Great food, lovely friendly people. Highly recommend this pub/restaurant. I understand they are extending to cater for more customers.

It was a lovely day so we enjoyed eating outside. Amazing food, as it has been every time I have visited. Very dog friendly. Can’t recommend the Watermill Inn enough.

Arrived after our time at the lakes on way back to LB airport. We stopped for lunch. We ordered various items from menu.; Some ordered the Steak and Ale pie and others ordered the pate and another member of our group ordered the black pudding. I ordered the Mushroom and Blue cheese soup. WELL it was just amazing. Taste and flavour was outstanding. Served with little mini loaf which was delightful also. All the food was amazing. Service at the bar area was swift and smooth and very courteous staff. Lads that came around with cutlery very nice and mannerly. Overall this place is excellent and well worth a visit. SOUP is a must!

A number of us popped in for a simple meal after a walk in the area.The food was generally ok (apart from a lamb stew wrongly described as Lancashire hotpot !) ,the young male staff were very pleasant and the beers available were excellent. Spacious and dog friendly.

We called in here for dinner and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We had Cajun Salmon Salad and Beef & Collie Wobbles Ale Pie, followed by Baileys Parfait and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Food was lovely, friendly service, great beer and wine - what more do you need? We wish we didn't live 230 miles away....

Watermill Inn is a great place to visit and food is served all day. The food is excellent, the staff are very helpful and friendly, everywhere is kept spotlessly clean and there is a very welcoming atmosphere. The bar has a fascinating selection of local beers and a small tot is offered if you are not sure whether or not you will like a particular beer. It can get very busy at weekend and then it can be a little tricky to find a place to park. The car park is small but it is possible to park on the approach road as well.

Questa birreria ha un buon mix di cucina inglese e straniera: informale, con spazi interni da pub, moquette e tavoli di legno, con un ottimo giardinetto esterno per godersi la cena al fresco, in un angolo riparato dalla strada.

Have just returned from a short break in Windermere and had two delicious meal each evening at the Watermill. The first evening had the added bonus of a Story teller who recites once a month. Very enjoyable. My husband highly recommends their award winning Windermere lager. The second evening we ate outside surrounded by beautiful hanging baskets.

This is a great option for food and drink on the way home or on the way in to the Lakes as they serve food all day.

I popped here just before the kitchen closed and they accommodated me for a main and dessert. I had the fish pie which was ok but the crumble and custard was absolutely delicious. Lovely selection of beers for those who like it.

Hyvää perinteistä Brittiläistä ruokaa ja ihastuttava olutvalikoima. Etenkin baarin omat alet olivat löytöjä! Ja palvelu nopeaa ja ystävällistä.

We often visit the lakes and have been meaning to drop by for food and drink on our way home. We finally got round to it recently and we were not disappointed.

Been several times, each time the food is under cooked, and cold. I have never spoken to anyone who has enjoyed the food here. Even our Dog would not eat the steak and kidney pie.

Great food and selection of local beers and ales... enjoyed our 1st nights meal so much we went back a 2nd time 👌

The menu and food was fantastic, but a little too dog friendly for our liking - your meal or conversation disrupted with the odd "dog confrontation!"

Having been here over 15 years ago I always wanted to return but everytime we had other places to go,but I was so glad we stopped the other day for lunch. We both had the steak and ale pie and it was delicious and so...

The heading says it all! Extensive and very reasonably priced menu plus exceptional real ales brewed on the premises. Accommodation is available at the inn or at several local B&Bs;.

Went back to The Watermill for the first time for quite a while, and once again was not disappointed. Excellent...

Delicious home cooked food that was tasty, hot and filling. The staff were extremely friendly as were the locals and...

Lovely place in the small village of Ings . Good food, great local beers and gin and opens its door...

We were staying just down the road from this pub. The food is amazing, we couldn’t fault it. The open...

My wife and I stopped off here for lunch on the way to Windermere. The Stone built Inn is in...

Was at the Watermill Inn last week, had delicious meals here for four nights. It was really friendly and relaxing....

We visited the Watermill once before when we called in for a drink and really enjoyed it. We were back...

had dinner here two night of our week of holls in the lakes, watermill chicken was lovely a plenty of it a so was the beef pie a good value for money, good friendly service allround we will be back when in the area again

We had two meals here during our stay and both were excellent. Really good hearty English food. Beer selection was really excellent as well. The staff were welcoming to us and our dogs. Would highly recommend the beef and ale pie.

Very popular with good food and choice. Good range of drinks at fair prices. Clean and friendly good service and quick. Easy to park nearby or on site but can be busy at times but worth a try as they do not take table bookings. Their steak pie is the best pub pie I have had in 40 years of eating out but that is a small part of their menu

We were staying in a local B&B; and were so impressed on our first visit we used the Watermill for dinner all four nights of our stay.

14 real ales, lots of their own brewed next door

Called in on our way back from Windermere. 2 adults, 2 children. Got seated easily however the restaurant soon filled up. Pork chop, Pie, children's chicken nuggets ( real chicken, none of this processed rubbish )and Burger meal ordered. Food was delicious, good quality meat, home cooked chips, fresh great tasting vegetables all devoured. Desserts for the kids, chocolate brownie and sticky toffee pudding, again devoured. Best meal of our holiday. Staff friendly and attentive. Craft beer sampled by one and took some home also. Would recommend this if your near by and will definitely call again when we are this way. The only reason it has not scored 5 is there were a couple of annoying little fruit fly type of things buzzing round.

Just across the road from where we stayed. Lovely cosy pub, obviously a favourite as it was quite busy. Easy to order food and not a long wait. The meal was beautiful (Watermill chicken) but just couldnt eat it all...much as i wanted to :)

Ate here for 2 nights and really enjoyed it. Food was tasty and service good. Bought some of their own brewed craft beer in gift box as a present.

We arrived at 6pm , it was very busy but found a table . Pate & tempura prawns to share both very nice . 2 collie wobble pie , 1 chicken & 1 fish & chips . Big portions but average . There was to many dogs oneperson bringing four in . Could not get by one table for a dog lying full length . A bit disappointed.

Excellent service in this pub restaurant. The chicken liver pate was absolutely delicious, whilst the hamburger, unfortunately, was one of the toughest, driest, cardboard-like that we have encountered. Fish and chips was very good, so was the steak and ale pie and the Cumberland sausage. Curry was not bad either and the nachos were excellent. Nice environment though the restaurant can get very uncomfortably overheated as there doesn't seem to be much in the way of ventilation. Scrumptious puds. Good selection of home-brewed ales and excellent gin menu too.

Found this wee place going accident - what a find! Dog friendly, quaint, really lovely staff and really lovely location. Food was absolutely beautiful; couldn't eat all my fish and chips! Totally recommend this place. I will be back!!

when been out walking a great place to end up,drinks,food very good,service also very good no need to book the will find you a table most of the time,if not sit outside under the covers in the pleasent garden area,look at the views,cheers have a good one.

What a quaint place to visit.Good variety of food.Big choice of ales.Delicious food.Only downside for us was the amount of dogs in the dining room.My husband gets affected by dog fur/ dander & I think pubs that allow dogs should also have a no dogs area for those who have allergies.We were seated by two badly behaved dogs & then another one on the other side tried to fight with any dogs who passed his table. From helpful staff.

Dans un ancien moulin très bon, brasse ses propres bières (la guiness hummm avec modération bien sur) repas excellent vous ne serez pas déçus.

We had been looking for somewhere to eat close to our holiday rental that was pet friendly. Having found the Inn and read the reviews we decided to eat here. Table for four and one pet. We had scampi, venison burger, game casserole and a childs pizza. It all had the feeling that they were bought in rather that cooked fresh. Not very exciting or making you want to come back for more. The game was a bit dry and the venison burger was over cooked. Although we didn't partake in any of the local beers it did seem to be a nice pace to enjoy drinks with friends.

Easy walk from Staveley. Good selection on the menu. Can sit in or out. Dogs welcome. Has music nights.

Lovely food with lots of gluten free options if needed. Huge range of drinks including local beers and summer specials such as Pimms and Sangria.