The best restaurants in Allerdale North West

The Lake Road Inn is a bit noisy, even on a Sunday evening, but it's still a very friendly pub. The food was a mix of fantastic (the beef burgers) to somewhat disappointing (the over- cooked chips), but all in all a great experience!

We had been recommended Bryson's by a friend so decided to give it a go. We came in early morning for a tea/coffee before we had a look around Keswick. while we were there we decided to come back for lunch. When we came back at lunch it was obviously busy but we managed to get a table. We did wait a while for our food but we were told that there was only one chef on so it was understandable. The food was delicious and presented well. Really good portions too. Would definitely recommend you go here. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful.

Visited the Royal Oak after they were closed for refurbishment and we were amazed at the fresh new look of place, we had there meat and fish platter with some Parmesan fries amazing quality and value for money staff as always very polite and engaging, we recommend anyone to give it a go while in Keswick also now have outside seating were enjoyed a drink in sun.

Excellent sushi the chips were charcoaled beautifully haven't had any as nice since I went to that chippy opposite the spoons about 4 years ago

Just returned from a family weekend at all saints rooms Cockermouth. And would recommend zucchinis catering who did a first-class Bbq for my 70th birthday thank you girls for your fine food and knowledge of the local area. Hope to see you again in the near future .

Stumbled upon this excellent cafe during our trip to Keswick on a cold and wet February day! We only planned on having a pot of tea but when we saw the cream tea for £6.50 each we couldn't help ourselves! So for £13 we had the tea and some really nice scones with cream and jam. Excellent service and immaculate customer toilets!

Amazing find! Ate here last night after staying in Rosthwaite and having limited options as we had not booked anywhere in advance. We were greater by really friendly staff, a cosy informal atmosphere and a great menu. I am usually a bit dubious about pub fish and chippy, usually preferring to go to an actual chippy, but WOW! They were amazing! We were both really impressed. Great portions after a day walking in Borrowdale and so so tasty. Good range of beers on tap too.

The Ladore Falls is a lovely old hotel which we have enjoyed a number of times over the years. My wife and I are an elderly retires business couple and booked a three night stay from September 8th 2020. Jane is recovering from major abdominal surgery and the trip was her first few days away after many weeks. We arrived after a 120 mile trip at 5pm tired and parked my wife’s modesty sized red sports car outside the main entrance while we unloaded our luggage. we queued at the reception desk and I asked if someone could help with 2 suit cases and 2 suit bags. A member of staff said she would try to accommodate us. At this point we were unfortunate enough to meet the General Manager although he did not introduce himself as such. “No we cannot help with luggage it may be contaminated” was his response. We moved towards the lift and he said “ I hope you are not going to leave your car there too long”. He was not impolite, just cold and totally disinterested. I asked how would people with more serious disabilities would manage. His response was “They simply wouldn’t come here”was his response. The lift holds 2 people and with luggage is very difficult especially as I have a chronic back condition. We arrived at room 331 and as we opened the door found another flight of narrow stairs to the room. By this time we were both exhausted. The room was comfortable but a little dated and there was a magnificent view over the lake. We found no soap in the bathroom and the shower tray had black mould around the edges. We found the bar area comfortable and the staff friendly and attentive if a little over familiar. As we sat there over a bottle of wine it was obvious that there was a training program. A number of people complained about wrong orders and excessive waits. Dinner on the first night was excellent. Food quality was good and the restaurant manager was first class. Dinner on the second night was also good but we waited 40 minutes between courses. Breakfast on both the mornings of our stay was first class. When we arrived back to the hotel after our first day we found dirty towels, dirty wine glasses, still no soap and an unmade bed. I tried for 10 minutes to contact reception with no response. We were eventually told that that because of COVID rooms were only serviced every third day. It was at this point we decided to go home and forego our final nights stay. We asked to see the manager and eventually a gentleman called Ritchie interviewed us and agreed to refund £320. He said COVID had presented great difficulties, which of course we understand. East European staff had returned home after lockdown. New summer staff had been recruited on the hotel reopening but with little or no time to train them properly. Government and head office policy was changing daily which was causing difficulty in running the business. Our conclusion is one of understanding, but also disappointment. £960 for a three night stay under these conditions is not acceptable. Had the general manager been more understanding and informative at the start we would probably have stayed the three nights. Our 6 star hotel in Beverley is the place we will remain for the foreseeable future. We did get one night refund for £320 for the night we didn’t stayRead lessDate of experience: September 2020

My partner and I took our two dogs to the Swan Inn and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the owners were an absolute delight! The next time we come up for a holiday, the Swan will most certainly be visited.

Having visited Grange River Cafe, I am at a loss to reconcile the poor reviews which I have read. I have visited this beautiful cafe on several occasions over a number of years both with my family/ children and as a solo walker, at the end of many a walk in the Borrowdale area, I have always looked forward to ending my walk sitting having tea and scones on a fine day or one of the excellent homemade soups on a wet one. I have spent many a good conversation with both the Lady and Gentleman owners who have always been not only courteous, but engaged in good conversation.

Have visited this cafe previously and had no complaints and had a good experience. Unfortunately when we visited today it was disappointing. We both had the Sunday Roast dinner we have had before on other occasions but this time it was lukewarm even the gravy and it was not enjoyable. The roast potato was watery and looked insipid, the mash potato watery and lumpy. The peas served were out of a tin and the meat which was turkey was cold. The person who served us at the till was not engaging and since we paid £27.45 for the two dinners I feel it was poor value and would be reluctant to go again.

Went to the pub for the first time as a party of 5 to celebrate my mam's 88 birthday. The service was exceptionally good, the food was even better and the drinks flowed. Very well priced and definitely recommend this place to eat.

Very good food from imaginative menus. We ate from the Tapas and the Main. Veal escalope from the Main and the spicy meatballs plus patatas brava from the Tapas menus are highly recommended. Generous portions.

Purchased a Cumberland hot dog. Absolute rubbish. Mystery meat sausage with a few burned onions un top. When I enquired about the origin of the sausage he was adamant it was Cumberland Sausage from a reputable local supplier. NO CHANCE! Cheap crap chip shop sausage, out of the freezer into the fryer. Won’t be going again, Keswick is full of eating shops and non can be as bad as this place.

Yet another meal from pearl city, always delish, usually try a different meal along with all the usuals (stuck in our ways) will return again and again