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Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant, Crooklands, Cumbria

Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant

4.7
4.7
827 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Restaurant
Our main restaurant is modern with a lantern light ceiling which allows in plenty of natural light to flood in. A great piece of real architectural design. The restaurant boast some wonderful bespoke ironwork along with a vintage industrial feel . This restaurant offers a modern ambiance an ideal place to catch up with family and friends and enjoy our mouthwatering local dishes.

The Inn
The Inn is full of old world charm with little hidden nucks for dining. This restaurant is full of character and is used at lunch times primarily, but in the evenings, it offers a cosy ambiance lit by candle light ideal for a more casual approach to dining.

The Inn also offers an afternoon tea which is simply divine. Served between 2pm-5pm by prior bookings only.

The Bar and Snug is a relaxed and super cosy space sticking with the old charm of the Inn which this part of the building offers. It has an impressive wood burning stove and is dog friendly.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 07:30–23:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–23:00 Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–09:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–10:00 Brunch Mon–Fri 09:30–11:30 Sat, Sun 10:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    015395 67432
  • Website
    http://www.crooklands.com/the-restaurant/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gareth Taylor
  • Catering
    Set menus and buffet menus available for various events
  • Private party facilities
    3 function rooms available to book for private dining parties. Check our website for details or ring/email us and we would be happy to discuss your requirements.
  • Location
    Crooklands Hotel, Crooklands, Cumbria LA7 7NW
  • Area
    Kendal
  • Parking details
    Large customer car park
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 827 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Best Ambience

  • Cumbria

    Best Value

  • Cumbria

    Great for brunch

  • Cumbria

    Good for business meals

  • Cumbria

    Child-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Healthy

  • Cumbria

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Great for fine wines

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

  • Cumbria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Crooklands Hotel's restaurant offers a welcoming and cozy atmosphere with exceptional "friendly service" and a wide variety of dishes. Guests praise its "delicious food" and "generous portions," perfect for both regular dining and special occasions. The staff is attentive and professional, ensuring a consistently delightful dining experience that inspires repeat visits.

827 Reviews

  1. A

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After the soup, I chose the beef roast. A good choice as the food was fantastic. The portions were very generous - so much so, I failed to eat it all! ( I should have gone for the small roast beef and left some room for dessert) A varied menu with the expected options, plus some more unusual dishes available. The service was efficient without being intrusive or hurried. All in all, a most enjoyable evening in a cosy setting. Thanks to the friendly staff and, although I am not local, I'm sure it won't be long before I'm back.

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  2. Helen

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and excellent service from very welcoming staff . Highly recommend

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  3. Jane

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food freshly cooked, reasonable selection in mains for vegan/vegetarian, light bites only four and very conventional. Ambience pleasant, staff courteous. Only 0% alcohol options well known brands no nod to local brewers for this option though offer full strength beers. A good place for family meals, and a week night treat.

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  4. Allison

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large helpings but smaller portions available. Lovely food.

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  5. nina

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always top quality food. service exceptional. great location. free parking Roast turkey fresh veg prefer not to have sweetcorn and mange tout on a roast but otherwise spot on.

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  6. Jenny

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was gorgeous especially the vegan gf burger. Big portions. Staff are always lovely and friendly

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  7. Lesley

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Crooklands is exceptional, plenty of it and really good value. The roast potatoes were some of the best we’ve had. The service was friendly, efficient and there was a very pleasant ambience.

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  8. Valerie

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food good quality too much for me. Good selection.

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  9. Jenny

    Lancashire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a family of two adults and two children who booked for the inn. We were put in the restaurant and felt very out of place. We ordered two roast dinners, one beef and one turkey with all the trimmings and were slightly dissapointed to find only one of them came with a Yorkshire pudding as this was not advertised. The children had sausage which were so spicy they couldn’t eat them and one ordered a. cheesy garlic bread but it came without any cheese. Staff were wonderful but it wasn’t the most enjoyable way to spend so much money.

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  10. John

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent all together a very good experience

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FAQs

Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 827 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant

Crooklands Hotel, Crooklands, Cumbria LA7 7NW

Additional information

  • Area
    Kendal
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 07:30–23:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–23:00 Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–09:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–10:00 Brunch Mon–Fri 09:30–11:30 Sat, Sun 10:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large customer car park
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gareth Taylor
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.crooklands.com/the-restaurant/
  • Phone number
    015395 67432
  • Catering
    Set menus and buffet menus available for various events
  • Private party facilities
    3 function rooms available to book for private dining parties. Check our website for details or ring/email us and we would be happy to discuss your requirements.
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