Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cartmel
6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Went for a meal here on Friday night ,it was excellent,one of the nicest meals we have had in the village,and proper homemade chunky chips,all served..."
Susan Leonard
"Had a lovely meal on Valentine's, couldnt fault it. Thoroughly..."
"Didn't stay over, just took advantage of the setting in the square and the sunshine. Had a couple of hours people watching with a lovely lunch and a..."
Diane Dubbleyew
"Great welcome today, we only popped in for a beer before the..."
Robert Ellershaw
"Lovely room and friendly staffs. Will be back...."
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"Situated in Cartmel the Priory Hotel is absolutely highly recommended. The room we stayed in was stunning and one of the most comfortable beds I have..."
Nick Ashton
"A lovely hotel right in the middle of Cartmel. We haven’t stayed there but we’ve had breakfast a few times. Staff were friendly & helpful. They..."
Becky
"Spontaneous couple of night break in single room. Lovely owner/staff. Can't do enough for you :-) luckily timed it for Cartmel show which was..."
jacqueline may
"Such a lovely hotel , perfect location in the lovely village of Cartmel. The best thing about this hotel is it’s staff, oh and the food. The staff..."
Carmel Davis
"Bathrooms are gorgeous. Beds comfortable. Can't wait to go back. Each room is very different. One has no windows only windows in bathroom with a..."
L B
"Nice enough, could be a little posher for the price, room was far too hot and couldn't turn radiator off. Breakfast was..."
Rachel Tate
"We had a absolutely delicious lunch at the Priory today, my wife had a tuna sandwich with side salad which she loved. Our son and I has the steak and..."
Trevor Turner
"A great hotel right in the centre of Cartmel. Friendly, helpful staff and a spotlessly clean, comfortable room.
The breakfast was excellent, lovely..."
Paul Derbyshire
"Whooshed off up to Cartmel the other day and stayed here on a whim...as meeting up with some other people the next day
I was very lucky indeed as..."
Joanna Cikara
"Room spacious, very clean and very comfortable. Nice bar area and cocktails delicious. Breakfast was very good and super hot, staff were very..."
"The best Sunday lunch and very friendly staff loved the..."
Beverley Stowell
"We went here last night on our tour of pubs in South Furness peninsula and had a really goodnight. A simple menu beautifully executed. We had the..."
Alan Greig
"Super village local, excellent food, great beer and good company, nothing more..."
Tony Entwistle
"Lovely pub setting and the food is superb. Nice night..."
John Woodhouse
"Great pub, and restaurant. Nice feel about the place. Friendly staff. Good menu and not too expensive. Had a lovely meal. Would love to stay or..."
Miriam Barlow
"What a great bar in Cark just 2 minutes from the station. The welcome was fantastic, the beer, the location even the weather was perfect, we got an..."
Alan McEwan
"Such a cool pub, really really good service, great staff, super friendly and sometimes cheeky! The pub itself is a pretty standard affair but it has..."
Lewis
"We had a wonderful stay at the Engine Inn. Jonathan was very accomodating and cooked us a wonderful English breakfast. Great pub atmosphere with..."
Poppy Varley-Clapp
"Friendly , professional clean and totally enjoyable.
Decided to take break away and wanted to see what somewhere like here would offer as we usually..."
Melissa Goodman
"Lovely little cosy pub in Cark. Very friendly staff and locals. Dog..."
Marc White
"Fantastic pub. The food was excellent. The gammon I had was one of the best I've ever eaten. The flat iron steak was incredible, with perfect onion..."
Lee Hughes
"Superb! A lovely, traditional English pub serving excellent food. Nesetled in the centre of the village of Cark. We visited for an evening meal..."
Sonia Crawford
"Visited whilst on holiday, food was lovely. Proper home cooked quality grub, nice friendly atmosphere. Would definitely recommend popping in if..."
Joe Walls
"Lovely pub, been in many times, only marked down as no food was..."
Margaret Wright
"Went for food on chance without booking but told they was full by the staff which was fair enough so we sat in the beer garden for a beer. 10 minutes..."
STEVE
"Our second visit in 2 days, wishing we were staying longer, would happily work my way through the menu! Food is delicious and enough to satisfy the..."
carol Lewis
"We stumbled across this quaint pub after trying several in Carmel that where on reduced menu or menu to fussy, if you want good honest home cooked..."
Michelle Andrew
"Had a fab 2 days at The Engine, the room was cosy with all amenities, food was very tasty and catered for GF too. The landlord Jonathan was a ..."
Lynne Smith
"We ate here twice during our holiday. First night was burgers all round. All very good. Second night was as a couple & the dog. Lancashire Hot Pot..."
"Stayed for a weekend, greeted with a warm welcome showed up to our room to which was stunning with a luxury four poster bed, plus lots of extra..."
Daniella
"We visited on a Friday night, my husband wanted to try the fish Friday but unfortunately that had sold out of fish 🙈. I was a chef for many years..."
Suzy Mullett
"By far our most favourite pub in the Lake District we are never disappointed. We spent the weekend in one of the lovely rooms. The food was excellent..."
Alan Walmsley
"Spent best part of Sunday evening in the King's (April bank hol weekend). They had a singer on who was really good and the atmosphere was superb. All..."
Nick Ashton
"Stayed for 2 nights to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a great time. The room was spacious and very comfortable with a four poster bed and roll..."
Chris L
"An absolutely delicious meal, with really exceptional friendly service. Gorgeous location, we were lucky to over look the water. Really good value..."
Melanie
"What an Amazing place! The kings arms is a gem of a country pub with accommodation and the food is to die for. I stayed with my wife for a couple..."
Daniel Stenson
"Dining standards are obviously high in this village but the King's Arms did not disappoint...."
James Pettecrew
"Always good atmosphere. Food home cooked, hot and great portion. Plenty choices on beer (not the cheapest pub) . Super clean everywhere and staff so..."
Paul Howarth
"Fish and chips for lunch was excellent. Some of the best batter I’ve had around lovely delicate soft white..."
04tow01
"A nice cosy pub off the village square with some decent real ales. We didn't eat here but the food we saw looked..."
Tim J
"We have had a wonderful weekend at the Kings Arms the room was lovely and everything was catered for. The breakfast was excellent and the meals were..."
Ann
"Just had a lovely roast dinner.
Service was amazing and staff were very friendly too. 100%..."
G Stevens
"Neil and his Manager Fi could not do enough and made my husband and his friend’s birthday celebration very special!
The rooms are presented to a..."
Mrs Mayers
"For me, this pub does the best pint of Guinness in South Lakes. We visit fairly regularly; food is decent, but I’m mainly visiting for the..."
Jon Dalton
"Had a fantastic Saturday night. Food was fab and the room was absolutely amazing. 4 poster bed and large rolled top bath.
Lovely friendly staff and..."
"Posting following a lovely weekend break here in February. What can I say....I absolutely couldn't fault anything. We were greeted by Sue and Alan,..."
Sadie Shuttlewood
"Had the pleasure to stay at this beautiful hotel as their evening entertainer. What can I say? The room was stunning, the view was breathtaking,..."
Lily Kenny
"A fantastic stay at Uplands Inn cartmel. Staff were friendly and couldn't do enough. Was made to feel very welcome. Dylan went above and beyond,..."
wendy Green
"Alan and sue were brilliant hosts. Rooms . Food. We're brilliant also. We are definitely going back early next year. Views are..."
Peter Bryan DIY
"Had a wonderful stay for two nights while going to the races at Cartmel. Friendly helpful staff, food lovely and plenty of choice. Not to far to walk..."
Claire Ryman
"This place is a beautiful gem! The rooms are absolutely stunning and very clean, they also are dog friendly which is good to know for next time! The..."
Evie Seymour
"Excellent place. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Uplands Inn Cartmel. The staff were really helpful and friendly. We got stranded in Cartmel as..."
David Meehan
"Fantastic place to stay! The owners and staff are all very welcoming and friendly. This place felt like a home away from home. There isn't anything..."
Yasmin W
"A lovely place to stay. Our Hosts were very welcoming. I would recommend it..."
Gillian Boyes
"A lovely place to stay. Our Hosts were very welcoming. I would recommend it..."
Gillian Boyes
"What a fantastic weekend at the Uplands. The management and staff had arranged for Eric Bell, founding member and the original guitarist of the rock..."
David Chadwick
"Very homely and cosy hotel run by a great family of perfect hosts and dog..."
Gerald Unwin
"Just returned from a wonderful New Year's Eve party and 4 day stay in the Lake District.
Uplands at Cartmel was excellent lovely clean rooms and..."
Neville Hulland
"Lovely clean room ,tea coffee,water milk well stocked.
Excellent hosts and staff, very welcoming nothing is too much trouble.
Would definitely book..."
Nicky Russell
"Fantastic experience as always at Uplands Cartmel, Allan and his team are great and can never do enough for you, the views are unparalleled looking..."
Ben Sheridan
"A brilliant little hotel. The room was incredibly comfortable with a stunning view. The bar/restaurant area was very cosy and irresistibly inviting...."
Chris B
"Lovely and friendly, a bit of a tricky drive up to the hotel, but then it was worth..."
Jackie Purnell
"A Hidden gem just 2 mins drive outside cartmel village. A very warm welcome from Alan the new manager/owner, and exceptional service from all the..."
"Lovely meal I had salmon my partner had haddock. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and very friendly staff would recommend this for evening..."
Susan Gray
"Lovely little place. Lovely food. Lovely friendly staff.. having lovely little birthday meal.,cosy sitting by the fire with a gin......"
Julie Hennelly
"Came across this little gem whilst lost. Beautiful home cooked food and the New Zealand Sauvigon blanc was to die for
Afer a long motorway journey....."
Luisa Pouchie
"We ate there yesterday 1st April after a Great walk in the surrounding countryside..
Very busy area with the Duck Race etc but they managed to..."
Andrew Wilson
"Had a lovely meal here for our anniversary. Gorgeous food, lovely staff and great service..."
Leanne Humphreys
"A warm welcome from a busy country pub. It's everything it should be-fantastic staff, great customers, lovely wine... the food will be judged..."
Katy Sutcliffe
"Just had a lovely meal at the bistro. Great fresh food, great portions and lovely friendly staff...."
Alex Van Parker
"Great atmosphere in the bar, we had a good laugh with the locals and their very entertaining dogs. In the Bistro the food was absolutely superb. And..."
Elaine Williams
"Lovely place, very friendly staff & delicious food..."
Marie Bird
"Fabulous staff, great quirky restaurant pub with a delicious..."
Rachel Smith
"Friendly staff and just a lovely atmosphere especially in the beer garden, fabulous views as..."
Sybil Cundall
"God's own bar snacks. Simon Rogan has recently bought the village pub in Cartmel, meaning he has a trio of restaurants that mirror Bray exactly ie..."
Helen B
"The marinated mackerel with radishes and dill was a very pretty plate of food although the breeze in the beer garden played havoc with the..."
ToasttoRoast
"The Pig & Whistle in Cartmel is Simon Rogan’s local (in the sense that he lives around the corner and it’s his). After a recent meal at..."
Hungry Hoss
"Just got home from dinner here, and wow! Restaurant was clean, warm and a nice surrounding. Food was absolutely top notch, is very obvious the chef..."
Jean-Pierre Jacquet
"Went to the excellent Pig and Whistle a couple of weeks ago and have been meaning to leave a review ever since.
Great atmosphere for food or drinks..."
Phil Bruce
"What a little gem of a pub! Had a great pint followed by a delicious charcuterie board(only available Mondays and Tuesdays). Under new management,..."
Glen Duclos
"Best of luck to new owners. Nice to see all the usual locals and some great new menu and drink..."
Jackson Taylor-Smith
"food was fantastic and service was good. Only disappointment for us was that they didnt have any high chairs for the..."
Jonny Firth
"Quaint pub in gorgeous Cartmel. Proper cosy, country pub feel. Bar staff were lovely and welcoming, and so were the locals! Only had a drink here but..."
Pip Gregory
"Visited on pie Wednesday. Good selection. Had beef/guiness, crammed with meat, very tasty, choice of potatoes, selection of mixed veg, followed by..."
jacqueline may
"Gorgeous Sunday dinner, in a warm & cosy environment
Host was amazing, will be back.
Beautifully ran..."
Drew Williams
"Loved this place, walked over from Grange which took us about an hour and the sun had decided to come out which was welcomed. A real local rural pub..."
Vincent Wells
"We just went for dinner, didn't stay. The food was lovely. Bit short of vegetarian options but accommodating with requests. Service was good. We went..."
Nan Neeson
"Called in for a drink here on the off chance due to breaking down nearby- the staff couldn't do enough to help! Very very friendly and helpful- I had..."
Megan Campbell
"We came across this lovely little country pub last night on our way back to where we have been staying over the Easter break. Food was fantastic!..."
amy sant
"Great bar, great views, missing out on food, should have the beef barms on every night, not just quiz nights, as the rest of the pub food prices are..."
James Markland
"Excellent all round. The team are super friendly and very efficient, the menu is simple but packs a punch. The only reason we've dropped a star is..."
Charly Butler
"Booked ahead for first night of our stay in Cartmel and liked it so much, we immediately booked it again for our last night. Great atmosphere,..."
Peter Brooker
"Even though they were not serving food the Monday night, we went. We had an amazing time chatting to the locals and the two barmaids (Cat and..."
"Fantastic place, superb atmospheres good food and staff that can't do enough for..."
Angie Hetherington
"A great day of Vintage dance and entertainment at The Royal Oak, prior to the day of Bank Holiday Cartmel Races. Super food.. great owner and staff...."
Victoria Banyard
"Food was fantastic, wide selection of beer, friendly staff & a beautiful beer garden. Well worth a visit, we will be coming back..."
Gaz Pilkington
"Beautiful base for a few nights, beers and service excellent, great food in a market place with a fantastic atmosphere. Local brewery worth a visit..."
Andrew Boyes
"It's a great place to eat and they have a fantastic beer garden, the staff are very friendly we have now made the Royal Oak our..."
Olwyne Bowden
"Great food and lovely helpful staff
. Defo recommend..."
Hayley Jennings
"Had the best roast dinner here Sunday! Lovely pub with efficient and friendly..."
Kirsty Vince
"We had one of he best Roast dinners we have ever had in the Lake District and anywhere yesterday,Compliments to the Chef,excellent can't wait to come..."
Susan Leonard
"It has an amazing riverside beer garden and BBQ area. Great beer and good..."
Mark Lee
"Brilliant pair of pubs under the same ownership , food & drink fab , great staff..."
John Done
"This place is amazing staff were professional and attentive in every way. Food looked delicious however we didn’t eat here. We Did speak to a lady..."
Anita Best
"Always stop by in this pub when visiting Cartmel. The food is good quality and good value and the beer is very good. A nice pint of draught beer..."
Justyn barbery
"Went in quite late for a Monday evening and received excellent reception and service. Food was great- thanks chef for fitting us all in. Drinks were..."
D. C.
"Been in here a few times..superb range of local well kept cask ales, last visit we tried some food which was excellent...just wish we lived a little..."
STEVE HOWARTH
"Just had 2 nights stay included new year's eve, the evening meal was amazing staff very tentative, cannot fault it. Will definitely be returning..."
Heather Brown
"Weekend in the Lakes with friends and family...night out in Cartmel so booked in for a meal at Royal Oak. Food was excellent and so was the service..."
Ian Moffatt
"Popped in on the way back from a winter walk with two muddy dogs and got the warmest of welcomes from the staff. They made a fuss of our dogs, and..."
Tim Hardman
"Pub is really nice. Friendly staff. Only went in for a drink as the bus service doesn't run after..."
Steve Dainty
"Only popped in for a drink. They are dog friendly which is brilliant. They have a nice garden plus a sort of conservatory. They serve comfort food..."
L B
"Wheelchair access is tricky because of cobblestones and a pothole in front of the entrance. Loos are on a level surface but very small. A large part..."
Ginny Harris
"Great staff.
Great beer.
Great fish and chips.
Great to see the old place open..."
Ian Barker
"Really friendly staff. The kitchen took our order a few minutes before their scheduled end of dinner service which, having previously worked in..."
Jamie Will
"Stayed for one night in one of the rooms and enjoyed the pub as well.
The room was newly refurbished and extremely clean. The furniture and design..."
Vlad Borsan
"A decent village pub with an exceptional beer garden. The food was good without being spectacular. A year ago prices wouldn't have been as hiked as..."
Kev Rob
"Great wholesome heartwarming food, perfect after a wet walk. Great staff and excellent..."
Claire Hodson
"Came here for my 50th birthday. We had a lovely Sunday roast, which is the best I've had. Staff are lovely and friendly. There is a lovely stream..."
Janette Wright
"Regularly enjoy Sunday lunch here. Highly recommend a visit to anyone in the Cartmel area. Great food, beautifully cooked meats, imaginative..."
Jane Walton
"Fantastic pub, been here many times and their drink selection is excellent. Perfect place to sit by the roaring fire and enjoy the fell brewery..."
George
"An excellent stay, room was great, food and beer both outstanding. Will definitely..."
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