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Pooley bridge inn, Penrith, Cumbria

Pooley bridge inn

4.3 (886)
£25 and under
British
Finkle St,, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NN

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7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
This wonderful inn is located in the centre of the pretty little village of Pooley Bridge, only moments from the edge of Ullswater Lake. Our spacious, traditional bar features open fires, free WIFI and a relaxing ambiance, which welcomes both dogs and children. On warmer days, enjoy our pleasant outside tables both in our beautiful front garden, and the peace of the Stable Courtyard away from the village bustle. Call us or pop in and say hello!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Searl
  • Neighborhood
    Penrith
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 886 people are saying

Pooley bridge inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Ambiance

  • Cumbria

    Great for brunch

  • Cumbria

    Kid-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Lively

  • Cumbria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pooley Bridge Inn offers a "lovely atmosphere" with "friendly staff" who provide "quick and efficient service." The pub is "dog friendly" and features a "great selection of beers and wines." While some dishes, like the "slow-cooked lamb," are praised, occasional inconsistencies in meal preparation have been noted.
886 Reviews
  1. Glyn

    Cumbria1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was reasonable but drinks are very expensive, I’m not used to paying £6 for a pint of beer

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  2. Kelly

    County Durham2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always tasty but menu options have changed and prices seem to have gone up, the waitress put incorrect items on our order for another table which they did sort but I also had to ask for someone to take a drinks order as they have a little cove that is cute and private but this means you are a little forgotten, it’s the second time we have been in that seating and the same thing happened.

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  3. Donna

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good value for money. Staff are always friendly and welcoming and always look forward to returning on every visit to Pooley Bridge

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  4. Samantha

    Cumbria1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved outside seating for my husbands birthday this lunchtime (just two of us) as it was forecast nice weather. Ordered starters and mains at the bar and paid cash, was seated quickly, bar staff were friendly. Outside courtyard was lovely with heated booths, nice atmosphere. Food order was Soup of the day, Halloumi Fries to start and Chicken Kebab and Steak for mains. However, both starters and main course came at the same time. Was difficult to eat both starter and main course at the same time without any of the food getting cold. Halloumi Fries and Soup were piping hot but the Chunky Chips and Steak were not hot when served to the table. Garlic and Tomato Butter for the steak was lovely. No member of staff came to the table to ask if the food was OK whilst we were eating. We left the Chunky Chips, some Halloumi Fries and half the soup as we didn't eat them fast enough and they were cold. When a member of staff came to clear the plates we told her what had happened. Her response was to blame it on the member of bar staff that took the order as it was "policy to serve both starters and mains at the same time when sat outside". There was nothing stating this on the menus that we saw and had we known we would have gone inside to eat as there was plenty of available tables. I've been in the catering industry for 35 years and have never known anywhere to have such a policy. We were really disappointed as it took the shine of the birthday celebration.

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  5. Natasha

    Cumbria2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely delicious food, well presented, very generous portions, and the staff were attentive and friendly. Pleasant ambience, warm and welcoming, and quite quiet. Would definitely return to try the other options!

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  6. Diane

    Cumbria1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was awful chef put pepper on my fried eggs I hate pepper the ham didn’t look or taste like ham also had a little pepper on mushrooms was soggy will not be back again use to love coming here what a shame I won’t be back

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  7. DIANNE

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat in Pooley Bridge with live music on the Friday we visited

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  8. Jackie

    London76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very beautiful pub and the food is very nice, very generous portions.

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  9. Lesley

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food with great service, thoroughly enjoyed

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  10. Nicki

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my birthday and I had the Lamb Henry. It was delicious, along with the accompanying mash and veg. All of us (8) had a lovely meal, all a different selection. Unbeknown to me, my Mum had baked a cake and taken it with her. The staff kindly added candles, lit them and sang Happy Birthday to me. A lovely place, lovely food and atmosphere. We’ve been many times over the years.

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Finkle St,, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Penrith
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Searl
  • Additional
    Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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