Sadly we only stopped in for a drink whilst out waking. Were told quite abruptly that we would have to stand if we were not eating. Place wasn't really busy and there were lots of tables free. Quickly drank our drinks and left. Staff behind the bar were friendly, and it is also dog friendly
We've been eating here for over 20 years and probably will for another 20 years. On our last visit though there was much room for improvement where the food was concerned. Creamed Mushroom starter tasted like it hadn't been seasoned at all, it was very bland and the roux - I felt I could still taste the flour lightly. It was trying to be tasty and I think I kept hoping that with each spoonful it would improve but it didn't. Second course, which arrived literally within 2 minutes (but felt like 2 seconds) of our starter plates being cleared, was pork loin. A colossal portion of food which looked very impressive but at the same time really overwhelming. Again there was problems with seasoning and sadly my pork was overcooked, unlike the 2lb of carrots underneath the 5lb bed of sweet potato. I like my veg with a bite but I couldn't get my knife through the chunky carrots. Head waiter was superb with his chat and lovely and friendly but service during the meal did feel somewhat rushed. We'd laughed at the speed of our main arriving and commented upon this to the waitress. This did not alter the speed at which dessert menus were offered after our half eaten mains were cleared. We're hoping it was just an off night in the kitchen and do hope to return.
Great place to stay, we were put in their sister pub, The Salutation Inn, just up the street. Room was big and comfortable, although the bathroom was very small ( which we had a laugh about!)Food was one of the best bar meals we've had for a long time (liver and onions and cumberland sausage) .The breakfast was just as good. All the staff went above and beyond to make our entire stay special. Highly recommend visiting this place.
Popped in whilst en route to Keswick, just off the A66. Both the steak pie and the fish and chips were very tasty, and so was the ale. Worth a visit, it's only about 10 mins further than the end of the Keswick railway path which is a lovely walk and would be made better with a visit to this pub. Recommended 👍🏼
Stayed just 2 nights but from the second I arrived a very warm welcome from Keith who showed me to my beautifully equipped room. My evening meal excellent so was breaky. Really impressed from the polite prompt service to the beautifully presented meal served very hot. Well done to everyone at H&F 🥰 This hotel was recommended to me and I will be telling all my friends the same.
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Threlkeld, Keswick, CA12 
