Copeland
Stanley Arms

Stanley Arms

Calderbridge, Copeland, United Kingdom

Pub • British • Chicken • Breakfast


"really wanted to rate this hotel higher, but think it really fair to give an honest review. after the most incredible journey through the lake district, and both wrynose and hardknot pees, which are more adventurous in themselves, we reached our destination in the small village of the calder bridge. the hotel has a beautiful location over the bridge with its protected beer garden banking on the lively and picturesque river calder. they would never know that it was only 1 mile from sellafield, the nuclear reprocessing plant, but please don't let them put it out. during the week, the hotel offers first line to contract partners working on the above website. this steady trade in the week means that certain refinement that they might expect from a land hotel is lacking for this customer, so the well-respected pool table. good choice of home cooked food in the regular price, and the bar has a good choice of well-maintained speciality Ales. so good looking, the current faithful has guessed the good ale guide for the last 8 years. So here's the piece that allows me. concerning most restaurants post covid, planned renovation programs have stopped a bit. To be fair, the accusation we were given was a non-renovated room with the much less guess, but really saw this at least 15-20 years on what I expected. I have to emphasize that we have never seen the renovated rooms so that I can no longer comment. Apparently, short personal problems that they urgently attempted to correct also had an effect on the general budget side of the dinge, as the actual number of spaces that were made available to the public was reduced. the breakfast was plentiful and healthy, although I would suggest that this was again more focused on the weekday business trade than the weekday stay. I might have expected more traditional local products with a better selection of the cook selection. here is the most important thing that outweighs any critique. Current owners clive and mel are the best hotels. the most friendly and upcoming couple they could meet and make a point to keep on a first name, including introductions to more regular customers. that's what it's about. However, there is a slight envelope on how to turn after 10 years at the tax and around 70, clive recommended that he feel ready to go to rest and was looking for a buyer. the couple is curious to travel the next 10 years. we simply hope that the new owners have so much enthusiasm as clive and mel, and have also provided the additional money to bring this little jewel of a place back to the top of his game. many thanks to clive and mel for a pleasant stay and much luck forward."

Anna's

Anna's

Pears House Harbour Front, Copeland, United Kingdom

Pasta • Tapas • Coffee • Chicken


"I went to Anna's with my sister and nieces during the bank holiday weekend. We were unsure if we could get a table, but luckily a staff member managed to seat us. We ordered two kids meals (chicken strips and chicken nuggets) and four tapas dishes (couldn't decide on just 3). We tried Korean sticky chicken, salt and pepper chicken, chicken tandoori skewers, and Cajun spiced king prawns, with a side of salt and pepper chips. For drinks, we got a glass of water (the staff member asked what size glass as it was for one of my nieces, and brought it out in a cool glass she loved), a vimto slush mocktail, a glass of white wine, a half pint of Guinness (upgraded to a full pint with the tapas deal), and a hot honey margarita. The whole experience was fantastic. Despite the busy atmosphere, the young man serving us was attentive and kind, making sure we enjoyed our food and drinks. The food was delicious, and even though I thought we ordered too much, we finished it all! The drinks were also great, with one niece loving her slushy covered in sweeties, and another niece enchanted with her glass. My favorites were the Korean sticky chicken and tandoori skewers, while my sister enjoyed the prawns and skewers. We only had the table for a limited time, but considering how busy it was, it was understandable. We are grateful that the staff member was able to accommodate us because it was such a fun experience. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would definitely come back next time I'm in the area. Thank you for a great time!"

Dolly Blue

Dolly Blue

LakelaEnglandnd Village,Newby Bridge Cumbria,LA128PX, Copeland, United Kingdom, LA12 8PX

Tea • Pubs • Lunch • British


"An average mark is maybe slightly harsh as we ate in the Dolly Blue a few times and generally were quite pleased with both food and service, but on our last visit the staff, despite almost outnumbering the customers, just seemed disinterested we waited some time for a drinks order to be taken despite the waiter being completely unoccupied, we had to ask for cutlery as the holder on the table wasnt re filled, we had to ask for sauces etc., and we had to ask for the table clearing when we had finished. If reviewing that night alone it was a “poor”, but the other nights drag up the average. There are however a couple of other things that might make the Dolly Blue a better experience; firstly why not stock some local beers, preferably on tap but even bottled would be better than nothing which is the offer now. Most of the competition has a range of real ales to sample. The lakes are over flowing with small local breweries, why not support them? Secondly, why the big screen belting out music videos that nobody watches and which is largely annoying. It adds nothing to the atmosphere. But finally, and this may just encourage a bit more staff enterprise and engagement, why not pass on any tips to them? We asked on the first night if a tip added to the bill would go the waiter. The answer was no. Maybe some does, and legally may soon have to, but I find it quite poor that staff who are probably paid close to minimum wage dont even get the full tip. On the nights of good service we left cash instead which I hope they pocketed."