The best restaurants serving British food in Kendal Highgate South Lakeland North West

Visited many times before and always given a tip but I will not be visiting Brew Brothers again! Whilst ordering at the counter, I found the young lady to be obnoxious and not friendly. She then asked me to select an option on the card machine regarding a tip, I selected "no thank you" I noticed a jar for staff tips and thought, if I change my mind, I can leave something in there. She then bought our coffees and cutlery to our table, we thought our coffees were going to land in our lap and she literally dropped our cutlery down on the table. I was out for lunch with a friend and we were both shocked with her behaviour. I said to my friend "I think it's because we didn't give a tip when we ordered and she agreed. We eat our lunch and drank our coffees. I then returned to the counter to pay for two cans of drink that I got from the fridge. She was so rude, everything was too much trouble, she didn't want to give me any glasses to drink from, then I asked for ice, which I have been offered before, and she seemed to have a hissy fit. Then when I went to pay she said "oh yes, you don't leave a tip" and pressed the " no thank you" option on the card machine. I have visited Brew Brothers many times before with two of my friends on separate occassions for monthly catch ups and my husband and I go in with our dogs regularly. All I hear is support your local businesses, sorry no, not if this is how you are going to be treated. There are plenty of eating places in Kendal, some as good as Brew Brothers, some better value for money. Unfortunately, they have lost a loyal customer who will take there custom to someone who appreciates customers.

Went with my mother and stepfather. Starters were fine as was the wine. When mains came, my stepfather was brought a pizza instead of pasta. When we raised this the server turned and took a deep breath as if containing his anger. The staff were generally polite but condescending tones were prevalent. I won't go back again.

Came here after reading the reviews. Really enjoyed what we had (full breakfast and bacon barm), excellent coffee and friendly service - would visit again.

Habiéndome alojado en un hotel cercano donde mis solicitudes vegetarianas fueron atendidas con una mirada desconcertada o totalmente ignorada, fue genial encontrar este lugar en el Crooklands Hotel. Mucha variedad, comida bellamente presentada, ingredientes frescos y un personal encantador que sirve. Regresamos la noche siguiente porque estaba muy bien. ¡Ojalá nos hubiéramos quedado aquí!

Spent three nights here, lovely accommodation great staff, great food, recommend to anyone. Owners and staff couldn't do enough to help.

Don’t seem to stick to opening times or opening days. maybe time to update opening times, absolute joke!

Stayed overnight with breakfast. Fifteen minute walk downhill into Kendal where we attended a gig. Location just the job and an £8 taxi on return at night was good value. Room was spacious clean and a king-size bed was great. The room was in a separate building directly at the rear of the premises so absolutely no noise. Great set up. Quality cask ales served when we got back which finished the night off grand. Breakfast was just what the doctor ordered and when we asked for well done bacon, that was exactly what we got. Constant smell of the wood burner in the bar area suits us but someone in the bar was moaning. Overall great value and will come again when the next gig is identified.

Came here for quick family breakfast before heading into Windermere. Waited over 30 minutes for 2 meals to arrive. Breakfast wrap looked like it had been dropped and was minus the hash brown and the additional black pudding, no butter with the toast for large breakfast and then when asked only 1 portion delivered for 4 bits of toast!. Dirty cup brought for the coffee. It wasn’t busy when we arrived but we definitely won’t be coming back again.

A smart little country gastropub. Nicely decorated with efficient friendly service. We had two sandwiches for lunch with a bowl of chips. The sarnies were really tasty and well presented. I'm afraid the chips were less good, some being quite hard. That didn't detract from a lovely lunch. Recommended for travellers on your way up to the Lakes.