Going for a family meal, we ordered drinks and food. I asked if it would be possible for my daughter to have some pre-cooked pasta, we had brought with us, warmed. I was told it would be ok. Having sat back down with my wife and children, the landlord came and spoke across the room to me saying that we... More

We had been to the Kirkstile a few times for drinks and meals but this was the first time we had stayed. All I can say is that the experience far exceeded the expectation. We stayed in the fourposter bedroom, clean, comfortable and well proportioned with a nice ensuite that had bath with shower above (mind the 17th century beam... More

I have never felt the need to write a bad review before(usually put it down to a bad day which anyone can have)but after reading other reviews i actually feel better it wasnt just me ! i found this very rude and bad attitude like many others My family and i turned up today as part of a large group... More

Every time we visit the Lake District we cannot resist calling at the Kirkstile Inn for lunch, and every time we are not disappointed in either the food or the quality of ales available. The last 2 years we have been fortunate enough in that the mild weather has meant that sitting outside with our meal and drinks has been... More

The Kirkstile is in a fairly remote but distinctly delightful spot, about half an hour's drive from Keswick, and is well situated for spectacular walks in this area of the North Lakes - Buttermere for example is about 2 hours away. Our room was pretty basic and small but clean and comfortable, with a walk-in shower rather than bath, and... More

The Kirkstile Inn nestles in a remote part of The Northern Lakes in the small village of Loweswater. Remote as it is the journey is more than recompensed with what is offered by this establishment. The food is of very high quality, the dining room is golden in its warmth and the breakfast is a joy.The Inn brews its own... More

My family and I spent the Christmas week in Borrowdale and after hearing lots of good things about the Kirkstile Inn we decided to head over the Honister Pass and give it a go for lunch on 30th December 2011. We arrived just after 2pm and when we tried to order at the bar we were told that we had... More

Have eaten & drank in the Kirkstile several times as my wife is from Cumbria. As a wee girl, her family used to go there for Sunday lunch & the New Year's Day hunt. This is was the 1st time we actually stayed there for a couple of nights. In short, it's a fantastic place. Good food (huge portions!), GREAT... More

This was my favourite place I stayed at on a recent visit to the UK, situated near to Cockermouth in the Lake District, below the imposing Melbreak and between Loweswater & Crummock Water. It's a 17th century hostelry with low ceilings and stone walls, a tap for the Cumbrian Legendary Ales, and home to some fantastic tasty food. They have... More