Good quality pub, inn type place to stay, Lake District?

[Inspectorclueso]

As per title, heading there with 3 mates in October, just need one nights accommodation. Fancy a place with either great food and beer, or at least places with such within walking distance. Will need 4 rooms so I guess, needs to be a decent size place.

Any recommendations ?

[otolith]

Haven’t been there in 25 years, but this place used to be good.

https://masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk/

[mattyprice4004]

A friend of mine has repeatedly recommended The Coniston Inn - I’ve yet to try it however he insists it’s wonderful.

[Lotobear]

otolith said:

Haven’t been there in 25 years, but this place used to be good.

https://masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk/

It's not the same unfortunately since it was taken over by a Pub Co a while back and has become a bit 'formulaic', still worth a visit though if only for the magnificent view from the beer terrace. No longer brews it's own or has the massive range of continental bottled beers it was famous for.

OP - it would help if you could give a rough approximation of the area you want to be in. There is a better choice outside of the honeypot areas and prices are much more agreeable.

The Watermill at Ings might be one option and it's within walking distance of the Hawkshead Brewery at Staveley (their Beer Hall has their full range on), and also the Eagle and Child. There is a superb chippie at Staveley too

https://lakelandpub.co.uk

https://www.hawksheadbrewery.co.uk/blogs/news/hawk...

https://eaglechildinn.co.uk

Edited by Lotobear on Wednesday 31st August 08:30

[Muppet007]

Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
http://www.odg.co.uk/

2 other pubs within walking distance. New Dungeon Ghyll and The Sticklebarn.

Gosforth Hall Inn (not been in a while so not sure what its like at the moment. It use to do great pies )
https://www.gosforthhall.co.uk/

Actually there are 100s, what else are you looking to do?

[otolith]

Lotobear said:

It's not the same unfortunately since it was taken over by a Pub Co a while back and has become a bit 'formulaic', still worth a visit though if only for the magnificent view from the beer terrace. No longer brews it's own or has the massive range of continental bottled beers it was famous for.

That’s a shame.

[andygo]

The Drunken Duck.

Expensive but used to be very good indeed. Not been for a few years, but was always a preferred lunchtime stopover. i'm sure someone with more up to date info can comment.

[otolith]

I remember the Drunken Duck fondly too.

[thebraketester]

andygo said:

The Drunken Duck.

Expensive but used to be very good indeed. Not been for a few years, but was always a preferred lunchtime stopover. i'm sure someone with more up to date info can comment.

V good.

[Mr Squarekins]

ODG as mentioned above. Great location.

[Inspectorclueso]

Thanks all, a few asked where, to be honest we don’t mind as we can plan a walk or activities pretty much anywhere once we’ve sorted the hotel. At the moment I do have a place reserved as back up in Ambleside.

I’ll check out some of these though as well. 👍

[Lotobear]

andygo said:

The Drunken Duck.

Expensive but used to be very good indeed. Not been for a few years, but was always a preferred lunchtime stopover. i'm sure someone with more up to date info can comment.

The Drunken Duck is stupidly expensive for what is actually pub or perhaps 'Hampstead in the Lakes'. It used to be a great Lakeland pub 30 or so years ago but now sells champers by the glass at the bar.

I have a £100 voucher to spend there from a recent birthday (we are local) and me and the missus thought we might add to it and stay the night and put it towards an evening meal - the room we were quoted for B&B was over £400, no thanks!!!

[Lotobear]

Another option:

https://theblacklabrador.co.uk/

Stopped here for lunch on a MTB weekend last year and was impressed - lovely place and tucked away from the honeypot areas

Oops, just realised no rooms!

..worth it anyway though for lunch or dinner

Edited by Lotobear on Friday 2nd September 10:44

[a311]

Personally I'd look at a YHA and spend the saving on food and beer. If you want to start and finish your walk in the same place and/or with minimal driving Grasmere wouod be a decent shout. Decent walk over to langdale, taxi back.