I doesn't get much better than this for history, food and service. Established in the 1500s and fully renovated in the 1700s the pub takes you back in time. But nothing old world about the food which was hearty and excellent.

Excellent service, all new restrictions were handled professionally but felt completely comfortable. The menu is small but extremely well done and is great value for money given the quality. Every dish tasted as good as it looked. Definitely worth a detour from any of the...mains walks or towns.More

Having been exposed to very good but also quite monotonous "gastro-pub" style offerings in some parts we were looking for a non standard pub menu dining in a traditional environment and the Blacksmith's Arms exceeded all our hopes. The pub internal rooms are very old...and excellently conserved with original open fires and the friendly no fuss staff were a delight. The menu and food was great and we will be back!More

Just back from another excellent supper at The Blacksmiths, our favourite night out in the area. Lots of choice on the menu and excellent cooking as ever. Considered and safe on all aspects of covid precautions. Thoroughly recommended.

We popped in for a drink after a long walk and the young lady who saw us gave us a really lovely,friendly welcome and then continued to provide excellent, professional service. She observed all C19 rules and kept the tables and chairs spotless. We sadly...couldn't eat there as they were fully booked (unsurprisingly) but we went back for another lovely drink the next day.More

Our first time, recommended by a friend. Starters of soup and spicy potatoes very nice. However the mains were delicious. Guinea Fowl cooked two ways was delicious and cooked very well. I had minted Lamb Henry which was perfect. Unfortunately so much meat we couldn't...eat a dessert. would definitely go again.More

Arrived at 12.30 and left 2 hours later after a warm welcome and a delicious and leisurely lunch! The precautions being taken due to COVID are sensible with booked tables only, staff in masks and good spacing between the tables but it isn’t obtrusive. The...menu was reduced as explained on the website but that wasn’t a problem and the food was beautiful. As a birthday treat both adults had three courses, all of which were fresh and really tasty. Our daughter was equally well looked after from the children’s menu. A really charming pub and well worth the short but slow drive from Coniston.More