Friendly local pub full of character with the accent on a raft of real ales, bottle beers and…read morewhiskey. It is also a micro brewery so there will usually be either a Tigertop or Foxfiield beer. They serve home cooked food from lunch time until 7pm. Beautiful sunset views of the Duddon Estuary and Black Combe from the front windows. If you are travelling by train Linda and Stuart will let you know when the last one is due so you can leave it to the last minute to depart. Alternatively you can take advantage of their bed and breakfast facilities. Outside seating area. Occasional speciality beer and theme weekends.

My husbands family lives in a walking distance to this Pub so whenever we visit them visiting this…read morepub is a MUST. Laid back atmosphere, very "homey", lots of brew and cider choices. I never like their beer or ciders, but its because I am not used to room temperature "flat" beer (i like it bubbly and cold) but my English husband LOVES their beer selection, which attracts big crowds as the pub is located next to the train station. Even though they don't have draft beer, I like they do have lots of bottled choices. When I visit I always find a bottled beer that suits my palette. They serve good food and do a great job with their cooking creativity. I once tried their peppered mushroom soup which was outstanding. We will be back next year:)

We ate in the river room and ate from both the river menu as well as the Swan pub menu…read more The bread and olive plate complemented our Malbec wine , Which was excellent We had The scallop appetizer which was tender and cooked perfectly I had the lamb, which was cooked exactly to my liking It was presented on a bed of mashed potatoes and a side of cauliflower It all tasted quite fresh The dessert berry crumble is pretty simple nothing special in creativity. But I was very happy with how unsweet it was (that's a compliment ) Ice cream tasted much better than your average store variety It would've held its own as a scoop in a cup. The young staff was fairly inexperienced and Service it seemed They were working hard and were pleasant and how they like refinement I love the atmosphere and the energy that they brought This is a great place to bring a date or a lover for a weekend

The Swan Inn is on the edge of Ulverston, but difinitely worth the walk…read more The landlord of The Swan is serious about real ales and how he keeps them. The pub is regularly in the CAMRA Guide. Last time I went in there were eight real ales to choose from. Access to the pub is via a ramp or steps, and the garden is reached by a slope to the side gate, but there is no disabled toilet.

Terrific pub , tons of seating , good beer selection and deserved reputation for good food & the…read morebest in the area pub quiz each Thursday

Ulverston has so many pubs, it can be hard to keep up…read more We visited on a Saturday night - turns out a Saturday night in Ulverston is hip, hop and happening at the Farmers Arms. It was packed to the rafters; not exactly the atmosphere we were looking for, but when last orders are 11-12pm, you have to stick it out. We managed to find a table towards the back of the pub, away from the speakers, and settled in for a few drinks. The music was ramped up in volume quite dramatically at one point, but when that means the whole pub (and I mean everyone!) joins in with Living on a Prayer, who cares? Group karaoke is the way forward. I've heard good things about the food and was happy to spend my time here, though it's not a great advert for a night out in the middle of the Lake District!

Really friendly pub, that offered advice on taxi's on a bank holiday weekend, and the ability to…read morecharge a phone, when a bus didn't turn up. It's a 'little' bit green ;) Great selection of beer - some from Sheffield, and a local one called Black Swan, that was enjoyed outside in the sun. Just around the corner from Ulverston train station :) Pop in if you're getting your Laurell and Hardy fix.

We loved Mason's Arms for the quaint building and gorgeous views. There is a spot inside next to…read morethe real fireplace that is a cozy sanctuary on a cool rainy day in the Lake District. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was just ok for us. The fish and chips batter did not stick to the fish. The mushroom soup was a puree with mild flavor. The hummus and pita was really good and had lots of garlic flavor. The fudge for sale at the bar was a real miss as it tasted more like a grainy carmel than fudge.

A lovely pub, out in what seems like the middle of nowhere, with a cozy bar area downstairs (and a…read morenice hot fire!) and delicious meals served upstairs. Friendly service, there seems to be a pub cat that wanders around, and you can buy local fudge from the bar. My husband and I shared the Three Little Piggies - black pudding and sausage rolls, a pork and leek scotch egg, a whole bunch of honey roasted chipolatas (which are sausages, I just learned that), served with bread, cheese pate, and apricot jam. A big portion for two, so of course we shared it with the others. Everything was great - you could build lovely little bites by putting the sausages in bits of bread and topping with some of the spreads. It's rustic Northern food, but really comforting and delicious. For our mains, my husband and I shared the stew pot of the day (rabbit), and one of the specials - lamb with lentil dahl on the side. All the meat was really tender and succulent, the lamb in particular had great flavor, the variety of accouterments alongside added texture and depth to the dish. The meal was hearty and homey, just how you want English pub food to be. Finished with a lush sticky toffee pudding, very rich. "Very treacley," apparently, as someone said, and I thought it was lovely with ice cream. Four of us split it, which was enough for us as the main courses are quite filling. A great place to stop for a meal in the Lakes, looks like they had lots of patio seating for warmer months when the weather is better - we'll have to return!

This pub has been open for about a month, it is at Carnforth Train Station and has one room. 5…read moredangerously drinkable real ales from small breweries, a jar of pickled eggs on the bar, no music and no fruit machines, a lump of pork pie for £2 and a friendly landlord. The best place to drink in Carnforth by far, it knocks the spots of anywhere else locally. already very popular and for the right reasons. Beers on this evening were Silhouette, a beer from Stroud, Manchester bitter (Marble brewery) and a couple of others. Fantastic. Miss this little gem at your peril. Opening 12-2 and 5-9 Tuesday to Saturday, closed sunday and monday

Having dined here on several occasions I have to say it is one of the best in the area, not only…read morefor food, but also the level of service is second to none and with value deals such as a free bottle of wine with two meals this is a firm favourite when it comes to eating out

The Crofters is very much a family pub situated on the outskrits of Barrow on the Holbeck estate…read more The menu is ok, but keep an eye on the specials chalked on the boards in the restaurant for some particularly good stuff. Very good if you have kids and looking for somewhere nicer to eat. Prices are probably in the moderate to high for the area, but the quality, portions and service is equally up there.

I went to Ritson's Bar for dinner after an epic over 6 hour hike up & down the terrifying and…read morebeautiful windy heights between Wastwater and Ennerdale. I loved the unusual design of big wooden booths, it helps stop a lot of disorganised chair moving too. We were obviously starving and watched in quiet agony as half the table's food arrived and was consumed before ours did. This was Bank Holiday Sunday though, so it was mega busy. When the food did come it was enormous and I couldn't finish it. I have never seen so much scampi and giant pieces too! Excellent. Fish and chips was also very well received, I thought the fish seemed like good quality. Meanwhile there was an ale on tap which both bartender & bf said was really excellent. I enjoyed a very tasty Virgin Mary, it's not often you get someone spicing it perfectly. For somewhere that could be lazy as it's the only game in town, Ritson's is especially impressive in its commitment to decent food and ale. Well worth a visit after your walk. Also btw if you are contemplating climbing down the scree as a shortcut to above-mentioned pub bear in mind it will be one of the most gruelling and exhilarating hours of your life, and you stand a reasonable chance of serious injury.

Ok, so we may have gone at the wrong time of day to see the beautiful scenery. Let's just say it…read morewas super dark and we couldn't tell where we were driving and sort of thought we were driving towards a cliff that we would soon plummet off in the dark. Not kidding. BUT behold the end of the road the glowing lights of Wasdale Head! It was very busy in the restaurant so we first sat at the bar (the only 2 stools) and chatted with the staff. Everyone was sooo nice to us and I loved it. After a few pints we decided to get some food. You order at the counter and they bring your meals to the table. We picked the seat by the fire and I enjoyed the chickpea chili and of course the onion rings and loved the spice and warmth during the cold night. I would LOVE to return during the day because I heard the view was amazing so I will just have to make a trip back.