The best restaurants serving British food in Staveley-in-Westmorland South Lakeland North West

So I’m not normal one to leave a review, that being said overall I was hugely disappointed with the meal I had at the Knipe Grill at Gilpin Lake House. Firstly - we were show to our table and and iPad dropped on the table. Yes this is a menu and yes I can work and iPad. But with the hotel boasts 5 stars I expect a little more interaction. -With an experienced chef David with many an accolade, unfortunately I was underwhelmed. You quote “My food is fun, there’s always a bit of a story behind it, a bit of nostalgia and playfulness” Sadly there was no story no fun. This was primarily down the the service and the lack of engagement, talking us through the menu, championing and highlighting locality, seasonally and recommendations. The level of service we received for the price paid just wasn’t up to standard. - and finally whilst I know this is a hotel with a hot tub, there is something about having a group of people in bath robes walking through the restaurant heading to the hot tub a little strange. I wouldn’t expect this from a restaurant in a 3 star Spanish hotel, let alone a 5 star very expensive hotel/restaurant in the lakes In summary the restaurant's inexperience staff led to poor service, which significantly impacted the dining experience. The lack of knowledge and attentiveness resulted in frustration and dissatisfaction. While the food showed potential, it ultimately fell short of the expected standard considering the price paid. Overall, the combination of what seemed like inexperienced staff and underwhelming food quality makes this restaurant a less than satisfying choice. Sorry for this review but unfortunately this is a true reflection of my/out experience.

We visited late September 2024 to celebrate my father’s birthday. Was not disappointed! Greeted by extremely friendly and welcoming staff (who also made a lovely fuss of our cocker spaniel) and we all had Sunday dinners. Food was exceptional. I had the lamb which was cooked to perfection by Clare and incredibly tasty too. Will certainly be returning!

Another fab stay at the brown horse. Three course meal was absolutely amazing like always. Breakfast, again amazing standard and included in with our stay. Will return again and again and again.

Charming location. Great service. Wonderful food with distinct flavors, excellent presentation and many options. Full bar and wine list. Not noisy. Good parking. Highly Recommend.

Unfortunately it has now been permanently closed since 9th September 2024 by the owners so don't make a special trip there. The Eagle and Child pub in Staveley is a great alternative if you're in the village.

Once you get past the dumping ground at the rear entrance into the cafe the interior is very nice. The cafe was not too busy but we had to wait quite a while for our drinks to arrive and then a further wait for our food which was ok, but nothing special.

Great food, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Homemade food really hit the spot after a long day walking and they even welcome dogs in their dining area! The lady behind the bar is lovely and stopped for a chat as I was checking out the lovely, quaint little pub. The food is amazing and homemade, especially the specials! Really delicious. Not far off the main road from Ambleside and Windermere. We will definitely be back! The desserts are a must!

We are staying nearby and visited the sun on two occasions and both times we were made Rod eel welcome and the staff really friendly. On our second visit we ate and the food really good. I had the steak and ale pie and I must say it is probably one of the nicest I have had. My partner and our friend both had the Lancashire Cheese and Onion Pie and both said it was fantastic. The waitress was attentive and chatty and overall we had a great experience.

Ate here on a Tuesday evening. The bar staff said there would be a 40 minute wait on food which was fine but ended up being 55 mins. The food wasn’t the best. I had the game burger and my father had the lambs liver - not what you’d expect for the price. Really disappointed.

We visited the pub on the off chance while looking for a late lunch. After reading the reviews I was slightly concerned and wasn’t sure what to expect however we were not disappointed. The steak pie was delicious and the flavour of gravy was wonderful. Would definitely recommend

We had a delicious breakfast at the More? Artisan Bakery. We sampled porridge, a bacon and egg bap and a pain au chocolat. All the food was made with first class ingredients and tasted great. The tea was a lovely big mug full. The cafe has a nice lively atmosphere and is well decorated. We will definitely make a return trip!

09/05/25: staying in Staverley for wedding tomorrow! Enjoyed a beer by the river! Perfect location, great pub, dog friendly!