Kirkstile Inn

I feel compelled to write this review. I today visited the Kirkstile Inn for lunch with my mother. We had the most perfect lunch 😋 Mum had the roast turkey and I had the steak and ale pie. Both meals cooked to perfection 👌 I returned an empty plate. My mum said her turkey was perfect. Vegetables cooked perfectly and tasty gravy. We both had a desert Christmases pudding and mince pies. Christmas on a plate amazing 👏 🤩 The staff are really friendly and attentive. Very good at what they do! Complements to the chefs 👏 If your looking for the most perfect afternoon lunch with family we definitely recommend 👌 Stunning location. Cosy warm open fire. Thank you all at the Kirkstile Inn for a perfect lunch with my Mam today! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

Superb inn within walking range of Loweswater, Crummock Water, and a short distance from Buttermere and many great peaks. The food here is great and the rooms are lovely. The inn is over 400 years old and situated in a beautiful hamlet. Highly recommended. We had a great stay here.

Absolute amazing find on our walk around Crummock water. Stopped in for a coffee, ended up staying for lunch after a table became available. Very helpful and friendly staff, cooked food was very wholesome and proper winter food, pie and chips, sausage and mash. Great atmosphere, with a cosy open fire, definitely worth a stop

We went as a party of 3 for sunday lunch. Absolutely stunning location with traditional decor inside and the food we had was excellent. The beef was lovely and tender. I would definitely go back here. Probably one of the most stunning pubs in Britain.

Called in for a meal while walking in the area. Parking was great, the food was even better. Loved the Sunday roasts. The crumble (with 'proper' custard) was fabulous. We'll definitely be back!

We arrived on a very busy day, having book well in advance. Do remember to book if you want to eat. We were seated immediately and had plenty of room to park the dogs out of the way. Drinks order from the table then an extended wait to make the food order. The menu is pub standard but with a hand made feel. Ordered food then went to the bar for the drinks, which took so long the food had arrived before I got back. Pie chips and veg. I'm diabetic so I wasn't eating the pastry. Which is good as it was soggy... The pie was a slice of a plate or tray pie... The veg was absolutely perfect for my. Carrots leeks cauliflower and broccoli. Sadly I didn't eat much, due to being overcooked (leeks) and undercooked to the point of being almost raw for the carrots. Honestly it felt that everything was just rushed. The pie had sat in the gravy too long The veg was par boiled and then reheated. But not quite long enough. I think I will try again... But this time mid week in the off season, then they can give the food the attention it deserves, and me the time to have a relaxed meal.

We paid £165 per night to stay two nights at the inn. The situation is spectacular. We enjoyed the two evening meals we had in the pub and the bar staff were great. However the room was very basic definitely not 4 star or even 3. We were in the twin room. One of the beds had a nice view. There was no tv which we didn't mind, but the description of the room said we had a clock radio which we had to ask for. The decor was very dated with some areas, for instance the bathroom door unfinished. The welcome tray was skimpy and no better than a budget hotel with uht milk. We expected to hear noise from the pub but as other reviews mention the noise from the fan is constant. The breakfast was good. We wouldn't stay again at that price for such basic facilities.

Went for a last minute meal, the staff were super accommodating and friendly as we hadn’t booked (would recommend as it got busy). Food was incredible, really good portion size. Such a cosy pub atmosphere, will definitely be back!

The Kirkstile is a gem, both as a pub and as an inn. The food is a really high standard--very fresh and often very creative, and local. The rooms are so nice, clean and comfortable--and quiet--I had several fantastic sleeping nights. There are so many fine walks from the doorstep there is truly no need to get in your car. The staff is incredibly nice. And honestly...I can't see how it is possible to top a summer evening sitting at a picnic table on their lawn with an ale in front of you watching the light on fell change. I could park myself there for a week!

This is the best food I had in the Lake District! A large group (11) of us showed up just before closing time and the staff was very accommodating. Everyone was helpful and kind. I had the Steak and Ale pie and it was just delicious. The mashed potatoes were perfect and the vegetable medley was just what I needed after all the fried food I had been having on the trip. I tried my friend's lamb and it was to die for. The only complaint I heard was about the chutney for the vegan curry. Save room for dessert. The sticky toffee pudding was one of the best desserts I've ever had; I'll be thinking about it for a long time.

Visited: October, 2015. We got a little lost trying to find this place, but, the views were breathtaking, so, who cares... This is a most charming English pub to visit. Cozy room with fireplace. Cheerful clients. Salads to start were good. The steak pie with chips, as well as sticky toffee pudding were both excellent. Finally, they feature a solid selection of local ales, and their European wine list is short but sweet. Most definitely, worth the drive to the Kirkstile. Recommend getting a little lost, too.

Kirkstile Inn at Loweswater is situated in a magical place, nestling amongst the stunning fells in the heart of the North West Lake District just mile from the Lakes of Loweswater and Crummock Water. Providing food and shelter since Tudor times, Kirkstile now offers very comfortable accommodation with quality rooms, log fires, oak beams and a wealth of history With first class food, comfortable rooms and with one of the most famous bars in the Lake District, Kirkstile is a hotel of unique character The pub has just been named CAMRA Western Cumbria PUB OF THE YEAR 2008 Fabulous place in a magical location - hidden gem

Probably my favourite pub in Cumbria! Great food, great atmosphere! How a traditional country pub should be!