Oddfellows Arms Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The staff running the food out were lovely and polite."
• "Staff were lovely and the service was good."
• "The staff were very friendly and accommodating."
• "Lovely staff too even when there was an issue with the kitchen they made sure we were well looked after."
• "Barman was super friendly and very efficient (served 3 people at once)."
• "Friendly bar staff too."
• "Friendliest and most accommodating bar staff."
• "Lovely friendly staff and atmosphere, lovely pub."
• "Fantastic dog friendly pub and lovely bar staff who made us feel very welcome and paid a lot of attention to my dog."

Cons:

• "Waited almost 1hour 30minutes for 2 meals."
• "Like other reviewers we (3 adults, 2 children and a dog) waited nearly 1 1/2 hours for substandard food."
• "The food overall was disappointing and took a long time to come out."
• "Waiter didn't know where menu's were kept."
• "After 40 mins a replacement meal hadn't arrived, on chasing it up was informed, oh didn't realize you wanted a replacement."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Had a superb rump steak for a great price."
• "Both me and my partner got the ultimate chicken burger and we sat in silence it was so so good."
• "Food we ordered was steak and I had gammon with 2 egg's. This is typical pub food but this arrived quickly and clearly freshly cooked."
• "For pub food it was excellent quality, and the first pub that has served 'hot' food which remained hot until the last mouthful."
• "The food was really nice."
• "Fantastic steak and very well priced along with the beer."
• "Simple menu and food that was delicious."
• "Food was also great, and delivered quickly by friendly staff."

Cons:

• "When it arrived the chicken was dry and could hardly cut through it."
• "No food poisoning if that’s an upside."
• "Food freezer burnt."
• "Portion of chips minimal (about 12 in a small serving bowl, even table next to us were laughing)."
• "Lettuce limp."
• "I'd hate to see the macaroni cheese starter as the main course was minuscule."

Atmosphere & Amenities

Pros:

• "A Keswickian institution, best known for its long, covered, beer garden out the back."
• "The atmosphere is spot on and it’s a nice place to come to for a pint after a day in the mountains."
• "With the biggest & best beer garden in Keswick and access straight from the lake-ward car park, this is a very popular pub."
• "A huge rear beer garden and superb warm welcome by father and son who run the pub."
• "The pub still retains its olde world charm and still provides a convivial atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Its insides are smaller and the bar not easy to access - being effectively also the corridor in the centre of the pub."
• "Sadly diminished post Covid. No food and the beer was just on the turn (Cumberland)."
• "Changed hands, all the horse racing pictures have gone. New seating but few customers."

Management & Ownership

Pros:

• "The new owners are doing a great job improving all aspects of this pub."
• "The new owners are keen to develop the Oddfellows reputation and the engagement from the owner certainly offers a friendly welcome that would entice you back."
• "Under new management and what a difference, great welcome and cask ales cared for lovingly."

Cons:

• "Absolutely gutted to see this pub decline since throwing out the family who had it so long."
• "Not what it was. It now has a rather poor Wetherspoons type menu so didn't eat there."