The Kellbank - Carte

The Strands Inn

➤ Nether Wasdale, CA20 1ET, Copeland, United Kingdom

Carte • Pizza • Cafés • Asiatic • Seafood

---

"This lovely pub/hotel had several vegan options all of which sounded amazing! I went here with my husband (also vegan) for starters I got the cauliflower bites which came with a delightful mint mayo dip my husband ordered onion bhajis which came with a tangy mango chutney and was also lovely! For our main, we both initially ordered banana blossom fish and chips but they only had enough for one portion so my husband ordered the vegan lasagna. Both mains were brilliant! They allow dogs inside and were so accommodating for our female dog who can be wary of strangers (training ongoing). Staff were so lovely,the atmosphere was nice and the beer even better! Will definitely make a return trip here. Updated from previous review on 2023-06-10"

The Harbour Master Coffee House And

➤ Copeland, United Kingdom, CA28 7UW

Carte • Cafés • Pizza • Seafood • European

---

"Edit: Thursday 9th November 2023: Still excellent. AND their toilet paper is QUALITY! Edit: Tuesday 8pm (20:00) Guinness and bacon butty, ideal. Lovely staff and great service, level access and outdoor seating may well suit wheelchair users. Dog friendly, and with fitting and interesting decor (pointing towards some of the history of Whitehaven it's harbour with it's links to Ireland), Excellent views across the harbour, level access, nice food, selection of beers (Guinness, Stella, others), better hot chocolate than Greggs or McDonalds, also their lemonade on tap and cordial are both ok for those like me who cannot stand the taste of Aspartame, a snacks menu for people and a snacks menu for dogs (waterbowl for dogs outside near the entrance). Has tables and seating inside and out front on the harbour most of the day early evening. A lovely place to watch the sunset. And they have a pub quiz 3rd Wednesday of the month. And they sell bacon butties. And their own-branded Spirit (available in bottles) is quite a tasty warmer-upper... And they stock XL Cheese crisps, locally very popular and with good reason. Photos are from five different visits."

Bower House Inn

➤ Eskdale I-CA19 1TD, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

---

"This is a fantastic pub restaurant and hotel, firstly the staff and owners are fantastic great service always with a smile on thier faces, the pub is just so welcoming it's like sitting in your living room with friends,it's the most dog friendly place I've ever been to our Rosie loves it we just let her off her lead she just flops in front of the log fire and has a sleep then she goes and says hello to all the other people and dogs in there its brilliant, then their is the food which is simply outstanding every meal I've had and it's quite a few has been restaurant quality my highlight is the steak and ale pie all I can say is wow desserts are also fantastic and they cater very well for gluten free which is a godsend for my fiance, breakfast is very good plenty of fruit cereals juice tea coffee and a fantastic full English although their are also plent of other things to have on the menu you even get a sausage for your dog,the rooms are clean tidy could do with a bit of an update but the beds are comfortable and they are warm the hotel caters for walkers and they don't mind if you come in the pub with muddy boots, their is also a drying room and electric charge point and ample carparking, I cannot recommend the Bower house enough and can't wait for our next visit 11/10 Rooms: 4 Service: 5 Location: 5"

Bridge Inn Eskdale

➤ Holmrook CA19 1, United Kingdom

Carte • Coffee • British • Ice Cream • Sandwiches

---

"We visited as part of the Brit Stops program. The parking lot across the street isn't entirely flat, but we managed to find a decent spot and had a pleasant night. The food at the hotel was excellent—I particularly enjoyed my steak pie with fresh vegetables. Although the drinks were pricey, which increased our bill, I understand that prices have to cover costs these days. The hotel itself looked fantastic, and the location is ideal. The Wi-Fi was also good. Overall, the highlights of the hotel include its quiet atmosphere."

The Santon Bridge Inn

➤ Santon Bridge, Copeland, United Kingdom

Carte • Pizza • Cafés • Mexican • Asiatic

---

"Had a lovely lunch here two years ago when we were last in the Lakes and we were looking forward to our return. We were very disappointed. I went to the bar to order, the bar manager (Humphrey? did not greet me, did not ask what I wanted and generally looked totally fed up that he had to put himself out serving me. The food was merely average When I went to settle the bill all Humphrey did was put the bill in front of me and proffer the card machine. There was no enquiry as to whether we enjoyed our meal, no thank you for our custom, once again I felt that it was all too much trouble. In addition when we were there two years ago the lock on the disabled loo was faulty and the door could not be locked. Two years on and it is still not fixed. I can assure you that it is bad enough being disabled without worrying that someone may barge in while one is using the loo."