Address: B5343, Great Langdale, Ambleside LA22 9JU, United Kingdom
Phone: +441539437356
Rating: 4.5
based on 191 reviews.
Location & Scenery
Pros:
"It is situated in beautiful location."
"What an amazing place. Great time climbing up the river but so picturesque and the views are amazing."
"One of the most beautiful spots in the Lake District."
"Beautiful place to visit. Sat outside in the sun and took in the lovely views."
"The scenery is fantastic and it's an ideal place to start a hike to Scafell and other routes."
"Stunning views from the top, with a great tarn to dip in too."
"Fantastic views of the mountains and small car park. Well worth a visit to this quaint barn!"
Cons:
"Drive to the area to visit this specifically. Unfortunately was disappointed. Expected a country pub with decent food but is basically a national trust cafe with nothing attached to it."
"Lunch menu pretty poor and for the love of God make sure you follow the sat Nov properly to get there or will have the most terrifying journey."
"Be warned if you continue along the same road it reduces to single track with difficult terrain!"
"It is hard to get there, as you have a huge parking just behind, but no signs for the parking."
Food Quality
Pros:
"A delightful place to relax and eat, the Stickleback Barn serves the best food we had in the Lake District and at reasonable prices."
"Food here is delicious. Recommend the loaded fries."
"The Lamb and Damson Hot Pot was sweet-tart-savory and perfect for a chilly evening."
"Good food (my pulled beef chilli was excellent)."
"The lamb burger was incredible… full of flavour and it just became the best meal ever when I upgraded my fries to their loaded fries."
"The food was delicious, lovely sourdough toast, loved the peacamole idea."
"The shashshuka, lamb burger, chicken pancakes and loaded fries were absolute standouts."
Cons:
"The food here doesn't seem as good as it used to be before the National Trust took over."
"There's too many vegan options tbh, takes up most of the menu- there was only one non-vegan burger option, and it was rather expensive."
"Small portions and expensive for what it a toasted sandwich £11 each (served with a portion of coleslaw)."
"Food menu is extremely limited."
"The food was a total disappointment. Very expensive £11.50 for sausage and chips very small portion looked like a kids meal and not very nice."
"Since The National Trust took over what you get on the plate is a mixture of cold soggy ingredients put together by someone who never knew what a stove or a cooking pan are, nevermind the spices..."
"The choice of food on offer is truly awful since the national trust took control."
Service & Staff
Pros:
"The staff were all very pleasant and helpful."
"Great atmosphere, the staff are very friendly and welcoming."
"Staff were friendly. :-)"
"The staff there are probably the best around the area - customer service was impeccable!"
"Very friendly, efficient staff."
"They are always really friendly and helpful."
"Really friendly, great atmosphere and delicious food."
Cons:
"It was closed due not being able to get enough staff."
"After waiting for about 20 min, table 21 gets their food before us."
"Beer hadn't shown up 20...30 minutes despite prompting same guy who took our order."
"Opening hours are poor and very limited, the tables are crammed in, not much staff."
"Sadly staff were rude, distracted and generally poor."
"Customer service is not up to standard at all."
"Due to short staff meals stopped being served after 3pm on Sunday, but you could still get cake and ice cream."
Ambience & Facilities
Pros:
"Great pub at the bottom of Dungeon Ghyll."
"Lovely pub, lovely people in even lovelier scenery."
"Gorgeous pub in a breathtaking setting."
"Fab place, lovely fire and friendly staff."
"Cosy National Trust pub in the heart of the Langdales, excellent place to start a trek or hike."
"An absolutely lovely pub right next to a classic walk up to stickle tarn."
"Great pub with a superb ambience."
Cons:
"National trust took this pub over some years ago. The investment was needed, but sanitised the pub of its character somewhat."
"Tables too close together, so not the most relaxing of places."
"The only negative was the car park ticket machine only accepts coins!!"
"Pub Car park used to be free for customers, was walking there this week, but large carpark also attached is not and requires payment so just be aware."
"It's all a bit too 'nice' now that the National Trust owns it."
"First time here since it was taken over by NT. Lost a little of its atmosphere."
"Daytime menu to 17:30 is still not great for hungry walkers."