Becky
Lovely traditional Cumbrian pub serving lots of local beers & spirits, particularly local ‘Cumbria/Lake District’ Gins.
There was A beer festival this weekend offering a good range of real ales & live music.
Good selection of outside seating on patio or in the garden area.
Dogs welcome inside & out.
Helpful & friendly staff.
Every time we’ve eaten here we’ve had a lovely meal, great selection of delicious dishes on offer.
Ashleigh King
Food enjoyed by 4 people with very digger tastes. Everyone enjoyed. Good quality food and portions. Staff friendly and helpful.
Kim B
Lovely, well kept, very old pub!
Excellent pub food, very generous portions, very good prices.
Excellent staff.
In perfect location in the middle of lots of easy walking routes, therefore very popular with families and weekend walkers. We got a table easily at 3pm at the end of October, but would book if we wanted to eat earlier, or on a summer day.
Grace R
Great pub. We had a the vegetarian pie and the pie of the day (chicken, basil and sundried tomatoe), both were fantastic and very clearly homemade which made them even better. It was a Thursday night; I'm glad we booked because it was quite busy. The staff were great, very nice and attentive. Dog friendly in doors and outdoors which made it even better.
Alexandra-Gabriela Comandasu
I will start by saying the place looks run down, but I think it gives a mysterious look and I loved it. We were heading to Sizergh when we saw the place by accident and decided to stop and eat. They have a good size parking and many outdoor and indoor dining areas. Even if the service wasn’t 5🌟 and is not something I would have expected anyway, because at the end of the day we are all humans and some days are better than others, there was one thing that impressed me, the food! Had the best chicken sandwich and sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup and I mean it, the best. The menu is not impressive with a limited selection of food, but believe me, anything you will choose will give you a different perspective of good food and what to expect in the future when eating out. Will definitely go back.
Darren Weatherby
Lovely food, friendly staff, excellent service. Never had pigeon breast before. Pie of the day was delicious.
thea meardon
Haven't read any reviews but called in for quick lunch on way from Sizergh....enough choice on menu but not too many....pie of the day was just wonderful with excellent fresh veg n chips.....fish n chips was perfect too....great value and lovely service
Gemma Megson
The best proper country food with an elegant twist served in a relaxed atmosphere and free from any pompous nonsense. From toddler to 60's, our whole party thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. Absolutely recommend the chicken with the fondant potatoes, stunning!
Steve Haskew
Had a fantastic meal out, really good options for both dairy and gluten free, which is really hard to find! Normally vegan or gluten free but rare to find good options for both allergies in one. Despite being clearly very busy the staff managed to make us feel looked after. Highly recommended.
Tara King
Definitely worth a visit went to sizergh castle and popped in they managed to serve 10 ppl no booking, wow, food was amazing I would definitely recommend this place.
Norma Hamriding
We have been the the Strickland Arms quite a few times now, on different days of the week and at different times of year too. The menu never changes, its printed out on sheets of A4 paper that are all mixed up, creased and dirty. The food is nicely cooked, but lacking in choice. If you like chips with your food go elsewhere they are counted onto your plate. 9 chips for a burger and 7 chips for fish because that is the length of the fish, so you get 7 chips with the fish on top. not very appetizing when they bring a nearly empty plate. Be prepared for the prices when all said and done it is a pub with not a great choice of food, but the prices are restaurant prices.If you are expecting to call in for a few drinks be prepared not to be able to stay, you will be expected to drink up and go after one drink because you are taking up a table. The strickland only wants eaters to stay inside, however you also have to eat and go. Despite the money that the pub must take the toilets are a disgrace. There are not toilet roll holders so the loo roll is on the floor next to the loo usually in some water. There is only one working toilet in the ladies. The light does not work so if someone is in the only cubicle you have to stand in the dark until they open the door when they have finished. You also won't be able to check your good looks in the mirrors because they are only the size of a large tile and are nowhere near eye level. From the outside it looks like a great country pub. On first impressions of walking in, it looks like a great country pub, with stone floors and a nice fire but that is were the warm welcome ends. As I say it is eat drink and go, someone else wants you table.
Billy Ballard
Had a fantastic meal with my wife and son while on holiday in levens Cumbria. The staff were very friendly and the Cumbria county side was stunning. The food was absolutely delicious if a little pricey for lunch. But would highly recommend a visit to the Strickland arms.
Mandy Smith
Can't believe we haven't eaten here before with us only living a few miles away! The food was absolutely delicious, couldn't fault it and the staff were courteous and obliging. We will definitely be returning sooner rather than later.
Subash Chellaiah
A great place for delicious food, stunning view, friendly staff and child friendly place. We will definitely come back again. Highly recommend this restaurant..
Malcolm Barclay
Came across the pub by chance , great food good service would recommend it
Keith Haines
Stopped off for something to eat on our way back home to Somerset from Keswick, wow what a lovely surprise when we walked in. Very welcoming and friendly staff and an excellent meal, couldn't fault it
Steffan Jones
After a long drive from Cornwall last Wednesday evening we received a very warm welcome from two young women, they were very busy and remained attentive and friendly throughout. Thank you! The atmosphere is perfect in a beautiful old building. The food was awesome (hotpot) and just the whole experience left us buzzing. Congratulations on great service and very happy and professional staff. It was the first night of our honeymoon and we wouldn't hesitate to come again.
Jodie Leech
Fantastic place to recharge your batteries after spending time on the woodland trail at sizergh castle ... very family friendly !
Jane Mark Williams
What excellent service the staff were so organised .we were in a large party with the MX5 Club all the orders were perfect and the food well presented and plenty of it 😀 lovely afternoon .
Sarah Booth
I firstly want to point out I am never one to complain however when you massively get it wrong or the service is amazing you need to comment. We have just been to the Strickland arms and I must say I'm shocked at both the service and the staff. Rude and unhelpful spring to mind. After been passed over at the bar four times by a very inexperienced member of staff we eventually ordered our drinks, found a table to watch a random dog wandering around eating off of the floor and to listen to a waitress ask if a couple who had just finished their starters wanted to see the desert menu, mind boggling. Most of the tables were reserved and ours was for 6pm, however it was after this time and a couple had just left so we thought we should be ok. We were asked if we wanted to order food but were not ready so carried on with our drinks. After deciding that we didn't fancy anything we were then advised by the same gentleman who had asked if we wanted to order, that if we hadn't booked we couldn't sit there as it was reserved we decided to finish our drinks and leave. Trying to pay created another problem as no one wanted to take our money choosing to once again serve customers who pushed in. In the end I stopped someone and pointed out we had been waiting 10 minutes to pay and did they want to take our money. Both me and my husband work in jobs that revolve around customer service and needless to say we felt let down and will most definitely not be coming back any time soon. A 5 minute drive found us at the Masons Arms where the staff and the service are polar opposites. On this occasion we were happy to drive further away from home to be treated better.
Being local we have used the Strickland Arms on numerous occasions in the past, after today, we won't be in a rush to return. Shame considering we live less than 5 miles away.
Darryl Phillpots
Lovely country pub. Great ales and nice beer garden sat in the sun. Food looked fabulous and very busy for it.
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