October 2023 by richie quayle
Shame place is closed till 2025 just hope new owner was as brilliant as ed and his
July 2023 by Ian Dawson
Looking forward to it re-opening. On several previous visits to Hawkshead this has constantly been the best pub in the village.
October 2022 by Elaine Hendry
This place has closed down with no warning. We booked three nights in September and received a confirmation email. When we arrived, it was in complete darkness. Luckily, Vicky at the Red Lion was able to accommodate us.
October 2022 by Neil Gordon
A fine pint of Loweswater gold, pity the pub is closing and being sold to Greene King. Personally I'm not a fan of their beers but hopefully they won't destroy the buildings character.
September 2022 by settrington19
What a disaster. The bar staff were rushed off their feet with a big party of men dressed in morning suits, they looked like undertakers all having a great booze up. But the worst bit was the food. The meal was spoilt by excessive noise coming from the kitchen. When the burgers came, in spite of being cooked right through, there was just no flavour. They had obviously just been microwaved so there was no red inside but no attempt to add flavour by frying or grilling the outside. The "chef" had obviously seen the real chefs doing caramelised onions so the red stuff he put in the buns only made the buns more soggy. Along with so many other places, they just cannot cook chips. How can you spoil chips!!It's no wonder the place has been sold & is going to closed for a year. I hope that is enough time for the terrible reputation for cooking has died down.The rowdy lot in the kitchen were even calling out "Yes Chef" as though they were in a real professional kitchen. Very expensive for a meal my 13 year old grandson can cook with more flavour. You should be ashamed that you are serving up this kind of stuff to the unsuspecting public.
September 2022 by Carolinehargy
We had a room booked for the weekend at the end of the month for my sisters wedding. Our room has been cancelled less than 3 weeks to go with no apology and no reason. When you ring no one answers the phone, if you want guaranteed accommodation I?d book somewhere else.
September 2022 by Judith MacInnes
The service was a bit chaotic when we visited. Hopefully will improve.We had a drink, but decided not to eat as the we're struggling to take orders.
September 2022 by Debbie Wilson
Think the staff where having a bad day, seemed very unorganised but they did apologise for the lack of staff due to illness, and continued to welcome everyone with enthusiasm, after calling in two other pubs in Hawkshead- one very rude barman the other saying they couldn't let us have a table even though there seemed to be plenty of space !! we where happy to just be abe to order something to eat. we where made to feel very welcome and offered us a choice of three Sunday lunch options - I wasn't convinced the meal wasn't going to be any good - but it was a very tasty beef dinner and didn't have to wait long for the food. Hopefully they will get organised soon and have more food options - would definitely eat there again.
September 2022 by Cosmopolitangirl2020
Our arrival and check in was disappointing the young man on the bar had no idea about check ins and we were told the room wasn?t ready until 4 by a young girl. When we returned the same lad with no idea took us to the room. Minimal info given. One major point missed was that the pub locks it?s door after it?s closed so residents have to use a back door. We didn?t know this and it was quite a shock to be locked out at 10.30. The back entrance is extremely tatty you have to pass through service areas inside which quite frankly are a mess and not really suitable for guests to use. There were also a group of staff smoking weed there too which wasn?t very pleasant. There is a general unkempt feel to the place although our room was clean and pleasant. I think the management have a bit of work to do to get the place up to speed. They seemed very friendly and nice but some aspects need improvement. The food in the evening was slow but nice and the service also at breakfast very good. The poached eggs were awful. The chef needs to learn how to cook them I?m afraid. Dog friendly is a bonus and they seemed welcoming too. No charge either which was great.
August 2022 by Tour5151515
The change in management is very obvious and not a positive - we were there on the bank holiday weekend and the poor bar staff were doing their best but no glasses, no food, no ice, minimal beer meanwhile the landlady was sat in the corner feeding beef to her dog and the landlord then came in - danced in delight at the days takings and then disappeared leaving the poor staff to carry on with no assistance. Very unpleasant atmosphere and not nice to see. The 2 bar staff were doing their very best in very trying circumstances but such a shame as this was a really lovely pub and could be again.
August 2022 by Dibden
I hate to post bad reviews so instead I?ll make a couple of recommendations: 1. Charge less for beer, you?ll sell more and the locals should come back. 2. Sort your window boxes out. The pub needs to be appealing from the outside. Dead plants are unsightly. 3. Make the inside look clean. 4. Smile Best of luck.
August 2022 by Terry Kavanagh
The hotel is in Management transition, so not everything running as it should. However the staff were brilliant and obliging. The breakfast was good. Give them a chance!!!
August 2022 by John Wiffen
Mid week lunchtime sandwich tasteless and couldnt eat, chips nice but heavily salted. Salad basic and overall poor value for money
August 2022 by Fil1642
Great stay - Pete is a brilliant host and would assist in anything we needed. We needed a late booking and he was kind enough to accommodate us. Breakfast was ready for us in the morning and was delicious. Even a few sausages for our dog! Thanks Pete and family for a great one night stay, will be recommending to others who visit the very picturesque Hawkshead village Phil & Dishna
July 2022 by Travelledfar72
As you will see from others below - these people can cancel your booking made months previous last minute - giving you no time to book anywhere else for an important event. Do not use or risk Being Let Down! They never return your calls or emails
