The best restaurants in Eamont Eden North West

My expectations were far exceeded when we just stopped off by chance for a meal on the way back from Leighton Moss to Gretna Green. The starter I chose was baked Brie with bread and olives, there was enough for 2 people to share and it was delicious and beautifully served. Both of us chose steak for a main and it was tender and juicy, with huge homemade chips and a lovely salad. Would definitely eat here again if I was in the area.

Had an excellent early supper, starters were beautiful, good selection, tasty and well presented . The mains, steaks and a roast dinner were equally good. Substantial portions and cooked exactly to our specifications. We had delicious desserts and everything was complemented by some very good wines. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The chef obviously uses quality ingredients and is extremely competent . Lovely ambience, delicious supper.

Wonderful food (may be a little too salty) We spend the evening delightfully enjoying a Friday night business meal. Starters were wonderful. Mains were excellent but slightly too salty for the price paid. That said, happy to try again.

What a delightful pub with such a warm welcome from all the staff. Rooms were very modern for such an old pub and exceptionally clean with everything we needed. Dinner by the log fire was excellent - service was very efficient and so friendly. We slept very well and enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the morning - I would highly recommend this pub, also great for a stopover as it is only a few miles from the M6.

If you like ice cream, you will love this place. Excellent range of superb ice cream at a very reasonable price. Great to be able to sit and enjoy it whilst looking over to the Pennines with the production team (Jersey cows) chomping away. Very friendly staff.

The Bee Hive is a great pub for families , there are loads of toys inside for kids to play with, child friendly Tv and a great playground outside for them. It can be quite stressful going out for meals with children and this pub really caters for them , both the men’s and women’s toilet have changing tables with nappies there to use and lots of toiletries for ladies. There is lots of outdoor seating for nice days and a pool table indoors . Good range on the menu and the food is tasty and home cooked , really good chips and portions are a good size . Friendly staff , welcoming atmosphere and we will all be going back again!

Friendly staff, good selection of food and drink, handy sport tv and pool, plenty of theme and disco nights. Sunday lunch is superb.

The food is reasonably priced and was so nice. The staff were lovely and it is dog friendly here too. I would recommend visiting.

Stayed at the Westmorland hotel on the way from Aberdeen to NW England to visit family and friends. Clean. The lounge area has been refurnished and well set out. Rooms clean and basically furnished. May need to rethink showers vs baths during any upgrade of rooms? Latter can be trial for anyone with disabilities and I’m not sure how many people luxuriate in a bath these days. As usual the evening meal was excellent. I always have their lamb offering as it is from their own farm and always excellent. Modest wine choice. Local beers to try. Pleasant staff and good to see young local people working in and being introduced to the hospitality business. Breakfast good. Bought local Lakeside gin and fudge for our hosts. Several other local items on offer and several other quality goods from UK suppliers. Returned for a coffee stop on the way back. Not over busy. Excellent coffee. A bit overpriced. Food offering was not needed but looked a reasonably varied options. Salad looked great. Might try to be more imaginative with cooked food offerings but have to look at practicalities from a cooking and keeping fresh perspective against what the general public ask for. I am usually content with soup and a roll or sandwich for lunch when travelling. After all one is not exactly using a lot a calories sitting behind the wheel of a car! Had this at Cairn lodge and good it was too. Food outlets employ local people many of them young being introduced to retail. Well done to the Dunnings for doing so and bringing local jobs to local youth with prospects of moving on to greater things. No need here for cheap immigrant work force. Bought a butcher dept pie, vegetables and Cartmel sticky toffee pudding for supper that evening. Pie full of steak and tasty. Keep up the good work.