Wheatsheaf Inn, Brigsteer

Interesting menu and delicious food - starters, mains and puddings. We hadn't eaten there for years as the food standards had really gone down, but the new tenants have really turned this place around. Polite and helpful staff, and quick service. Would highly recommend the cheese souffle, and the beef and Guinness suet crust pie.

Food is really nice. We went on a Sunday and I would advise you book in advance. Lovely setup, nice and spacious. Can recommend the Shellfish Chowder! Didn’t stay so can’t comment on the rooms. If you’re in a wheelchair, everything is on one level and you can definitely get in from the rear, be advised though, doors are narrow in places and you might find it difficult without help.

A great pub/restaurant in a lovely setting. The food was well presented and very tasty. It caters well for all dietary requirements and we were told "if there is nothing on the menu that suits you the chef will make something for brought with the ingredients in the kitchen". The service was a little slow at times but they were busy. I would happily go again. The prices were not cheap but fair for the quality of the food.

Went on recommendation and wasn’t disappointed. We all had starter and main and they both came out together and were hot. The soufflé was really well done but the venison and mash was superb. Cooked to perfection and really tasty. |The staff were really friendly and attentive.|Overall I can’t fault it and if I was local would definitely go back.

The wife and I chose this pub for food based on reviews, and even though it was a 6 mile drive down narrow, twisty lanes, it was well worth the effort. The wife had just conquered the Coniston Old Man in the cold wind and rain. She was very hungry so we ordered the Steak Pie to share. Wow! More like family sized. Everything about that meal was delicious, the cabbage was cooked to perfection, the gravy was dark and rich and full of flavour. The pastry was perfect in texture and taste. The meat was so soft and tender and tasted divine. Even the humble roast potato's were sublime - perfect. You wouldn't think chefs could mess up a roast potato but most do. This chef at the Wheatsheaf is second to none. Don't let them go - ever - because you'll be hard pressed to replace them with equal talent. We have a couple of regular haunts who produce consistent, exceptional food but the Wheatsheaf in Brigsteer is now our all time favourite. its 140 miles from home but all I need to do is take wife to conquer another mountain, no, come to think of it, its worth the drive just to experience a meal of that quality, the mountain becomes secondary, and I don't say that lightly. If I could give this pub 6 stars I would. A word of warning. If you order the steak pie, you better be very hungry, its huge. Wonderful staff too, friendly and helpful. Even the beer is great. Just can't fault the place. Already planning another visit soon as possible.

My partner and I stopped here for dinner as we were staying locally. The pub is nicely decorated, clean and serves great food. Dog friendly and a nice atmosphere on a Friday night. Highly recommend.

This place is just fantastic. We visit for lunch regularly and have had evenings meals 4 or 5 times in the last few months. The staff can’t do enough for you. Always welcoming and happy to help. The food is thoroughly wonderful. This evening for instance one of our party had the fish and chips - I’d not ordered this before and witnessed a giant piece of cod in golden batter surrounded by home made glassy crisp chips. Halfway through the orderer (well into his 70s) said it was up there with the best fish and chips he’s ever had. I had the burger (again, I had it last week as well!), perfectly cooked moist thin double patty in a perfectly soft yet textured brioche with glazed onions and pickled gherkins - every bite a dream. The dark chocolate mouse dessert - just wow. I could eat this all night. In previous weeks my wife and I have loved the folded flat bread sandwiches at lunch - such flavourful combinations and ingenuity, these sandwiches seriously wouldn’t be out of place at street food locations in any major city. If I had to find issues it would only be with the range of cask ales on - they had two great Robinson beers tonight and regularly. These are kept in great condition - though I’d love to see a few rotating guest casks on as well. Alas, I know not everyone drinks cask.

Having booked a table for evening meal 3 months in advance for a nights stop off on the way home to Scotland. We were really looking forward to our meal, having stayed and dined here in the past. |However all was not good. |The food was first class, but it took 3/4 of an hour after our table booking time of 7:30pm. |When the food arrived at 9:30pm it was very good. |There seemed to be a lot of inexperienced staff with little or no training. |We were led to believe that it has changed ownership recently so hopefully the service will improve