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1. Pooley bridge inn

4.4

Awesome(856)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Penrith

Booked 24 times today

This wonderful inn is located in the centre of the pretty little village of Pooley Bridge, only moments from the edge of Ullswater Lake. Our spacious, traditional bar features open fires, free WIFI and a relaxing ambiance, which welcomes both dogs and children. On warmer days, enjoy our pleasant outside tables both in our beautiful front garden, and the peace of the Stable Courtyard away from the village bustle. Call us or pop in and say hello!

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2. The Cross Keys Inn

4.4

Awesome(285)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Penrith

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to The Cross Keys Inn, we look forward to serving you!

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3. The Highland Drove Inn

4.7

Exceptional(45)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Penrith

Booked 2 times today

We’re a 17th century dog friendly coaching inn run by husband and wife team Tom and Claire. There isn’t a straight line in the place and we’ve kept the old character of the pub while injecting some more contemporary charm of our own. Our monthly menu showcases the best the local area has to offer featuring things like hogget reared in the village and wild garlic picked from local woodland. Our bar is stocked with locally brewed hand pulled ales, a wide variety of spirits and a good selection on tap with bar snacks alongside at the weekend. New for this year we now have a beautiful outdoor seating and dining area where you can catch the afternoon and early evening sun.DOGSWe are dog friendly in the restaurant but we do have to limit the number of dogs per table to 2. On busy days we may have to limit the number of dogs in the restaurant completely to ensure all our customers are comfortable so please let us know if you are bringing a dog as we may not be able to accommodate you.

4. TJ’S

4.1

Excellent(547)

££££Price: Expensive

• Home cooking • Penrith

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to TJ's Bar and Restaurant.We are located at Parkfoot Holiday Park by the shore of Ullswater Lake, a short walk from Pooley Bridge.We serve fresh home cooked food, burgers and steak from the grill and also have a busy takeaway service serving homemade pizzas and other tasty alternatives.Please NoteWe only reserve our restaurant dining area, the bar area is a first come basis and will not be reserved for entertainment.We operate on a card only basis, cash will not be accepted. Food and drink from the Restaurant is ordered separately.

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5. The French Quarter

4.8

Exceptional(2550)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 28 times today

The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!

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6. Blackfriars Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(6453)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 28 times today

Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.

7. 21

4.8

Exceptional(5344)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 18 times today

21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings. Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.

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8. Whitbarrow Village

4.6

Exceptional(66)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Troutbeck

Booked 1 time today

Whitbarrow is located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, at the foot of the Blencathra Fell. The resort setting located between Penrith and Keswick Escape the ordinary, rediscover luxury and start enjoying unforgettable experiences with the ones who matter.Within being 15 minutes from the Famous Ullswater what a better way than to end the day in the Lakes than to relax in our cosy Bar & Restaurant, When the sun goes down enjoy the atmosphere of the Acorn lighting and the terrace over looking the Fells.

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9. Regency Restaurant at Macdonald Leeming House

3.4

Very Good(18)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Ullswater

Booked 2 times today

For the finest in Cumbrian Lake District dining, this beautiful restaurant in Waterwillock comes complete with 22 acres of gardens, a helipad and private access to the shores of Ullswater. In other words, this 200 year old retreat is the James Bond of country house hotels, and therefore a popular choice for weddings and private parties. The acclaimed Regency Restaurant is just another reason why Leeming House is such a desirable destination. The dining room – decorated with plush carpets, garden-fresh roses and theatrical drapes – enjoys panoramic views of the gardens and lake, and the modern British menu includes favourites such as the pan-fried coley with crushed potatoes, and the glazed lemongrass tart.

10. The Broad Chare

4.8

Exceptional(3239)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 20 times today

We’re big on warmth, low on fussiness: stripped wood floors, high bar stools, painted brickwork and comfy leather banquettes. Sup your pint beside our polished-oak bar or tuck yourself away in the Snug behind the frosted glass partition. You can hear yourself talk, concentrate on the crossword or nod off quietly in the corner.To help keep everyone safe, our teams will continue to wear face masks and we'd love you to do the same when nentering and moving around the pub and dining room.Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you.

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From verified diners like you

M
Marie
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely atmosphere, friendly helpful staff and superbly tasty food
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The French QuarterPrice: Expensive• French• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.8
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Jan
Durham/County Durham •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It's a while since we have been here and it has changed so much for the better. Immaculately clean & has been refurbished. Lovely lady welcomed us at thd door and showed us to our table taking our drinks order. She then came back for our food order. We both chose pizzas and share sides of salad, which was fresh & crisp, coleslaw and fries. All cooked to perfection & delicious.
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Pooley bridge innPrice: Moderate• British• Penrith
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4.4
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Anna
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Delicious food and pleasant service. Really enjoyable
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The Highland Drove InnPrice: Moderate• British• Penrith
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4.7
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Frank
Cumbria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Just another nice evening had in a friendly place, with great staff and eating delicious food - hard to fault anything so I won’t.
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The Cross Keys InnPrice: Moderate• British• Penrith
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4.4
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Dorothy
Cumbria •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
Our first meal at this restaurant and we were really impressed. So much so than rather than go into Pooley Bridge we have booked another two nights meals here
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TJ’SPrice: Expensive• Home cooking• Penrith
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4.1

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