Toby Carvery Carlisle

Hartleys

➤ 51 Market Street, Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom, LA15 8AP

Cafés • Steak • Pizza • Pasta

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"We visited our old favourite Hartley’s again this evening for only the second time in 2023. We always have a lovely time here but we are guilty sometimes of forgetting just how good the food is! To put it into context we have become “foodies” over the last few years having been spoiled by annual trips to France and a few Michelin Star experiences in the UK. Tonight we went back to the fabulous friendly and laid back experience that epitomises our favourite local restaurant, Hartley’s. From the minute we walked in, it was the usual friendly welcome and banter and wow was the food “on point”. Mrs D had the bruschetta freeing me to have the Squid and both were fabulous. Let’s be honest I don’t really like salad, but the one they do with the squid I could happily just eat on its own and with the pickle it so complements the subtle taste of the squid. For mains I had the sublimely balanced gammon with cream sauce, poached egg potatoes and cabbage. How well each element complements one another, The better half enjoyed the Seabass, which from my shared forkful was equally lovely. I had the delicate rhubarb and ginger crumble for pud while the missus had STP. All washed down with a lovely Chilean Merlot! What a fabulous evening! I said to JD “sometimes we do forget just how good this place is” 5 stars tonight only because I couldn’t give 6!"

The Brown Cow

➤ 10, The Green, Dalton-in-Furness I-LA15 8LQ, United Kingdom

Pub • Cafés • Seafood • British

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"I just had an amazing three-course Sunday lunch that included a delightful sweet soup, tender lamb, and the best chocolate fudge brownie I've had in a long time. The service was excellent as well! While I usually enjoy breaking bread, I couldn't resist leaving any of the food behind. I highly recommend this place!"

The Ship Inn

➤ Yarlside Road, Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

Pizza • Steak • Seafood • British

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"Arranged a delivery from here during the coronavirus situation, came before predicted time. We ordered the homemade pies, chicken, ham and leek and meat and potato, both came with mushy peas and we asked for chips rather than fries. All were piping hot, excellent...chips and an accompanying tray of gravy. The chips came in their own tray and, in retrospect one portion would have easily been enough for both of us. Pies were tasty, the chicken being the nicest, the meat and potato probably needed a bit more seasoning. Quite a range of choices on their restricted Covid menu but we are very grateful to be able to get meals delivered, still being in isolation. Would certainly book from here again."

Oscar’s

➤ Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom, LA13 0PA

Soup • Cafés • Steak • Cheese

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"On entering the building I had high expectations, the bar and dining areas were lovely, unfortunately neither the food or service lived up to its surroundings. I had to ask for a wine list and ask for water on the table. We were served another tables main courses, before we received our starters and my main course arrived cold. I sent it back, only to return with a hotter plate but the duck was still cold. After finishing our mains the table was cleared, but we then sat there for over 30 minutes essentially invisible; no one asked us if we wanted dessert or if we wanted another glass of wine having sat with empty glasses for some considerable time. Overall, a very disappointing experience. I’m I would avoid…."

The Red Lion

➤ 5 Market Street, Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

Bbq • Steak • Seafood • British

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"Clean, welcoming, safe, quiet, little lounge area to eat drink and watch TV, TV in the rooms also, comfy bed mid form mattress. Crisp white fresh cotton bed sheets. Lovely quant County pub down stairs. Fridge in the room. Breakfast in the room. Tea coffee in the room. Cosy, heated and warm."