For many years I have driven passed this pub,whilst on holiday this week We decided to try places we have never visited or eaten in. So last night we went to the blacksmiths arms,and am I glad I did. The food and the standard can...More

What a great pub restaurant. The quality of the food is amazing. The guinea fowl with white truffle sauce was wonderful and the special, beetroot cured sea trout, was superb. Highly recommended!

This pub is a must if you are in the area, the food is amazing and different from the usual pub grub. I had a quail's egg scotch egg then chicken and chorizo kebab. It was made from chunky pieces of meat and was accompanied...More

Booked for dinner at 8, arrived early, ordered only main courses. Dining room looked quiet but not served till 830. Lamb very good, pork belly slightly dry and crackling not crisp. Very good roast veges. Service well under par. Requested wine list didn't arrive until...More

We have called here for lunch a few times over the years so we decided to give the evening menu a try . It was excellent couldn't criticise any of the food the ribs came with a salad which wasn't just there for decoration it...More

We went for my friends 40th. 7 of us. Couldn't fault it. The food was excellent. Between us we tried a few different starters and mains. Squid, tempura prawns, duck salad, lamb henry, special ribs, duck and steak. Service was also good. Lovely pub. I...More

If not the best pub food in the Lake District, it is not far behind whatever your favorite happens to be. We especially liked the forest mushrooms and the lamb. Excellent beer lineup, and the desserts were great, too. Very friendly staff. The chef (and...More

We have often been warmly welcomed at this pub...being fairly local....so when my parents were planning a walk with friends (a large group) and asked about one which included a good pub we immediately thought of this one. Today, with my parents who are in...More

We were a party of 6 adults, 2 children (and 2 dogs), and we all thought our meals were absolutely delicious. In fact my son said that his lamb was the best he had ever tasted (and he's eaten in a lot of top restaurants)....More

We live locally and love to visit The Blacksmiths...great dishes, beautifully cooked and served by friendly staff...good beer pub too in a lovely setting...usual top notch food on Bank Holiday weekend...book though, always busy