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Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant, Crooklands, Cumbria

Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant

4.8
4.8
801 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:30
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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

Experiences

  • NYE Celebrations

    £95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    The biggest party of the year! Get your glad rags on because this is going to be a good one. Start the evening with a complimentary arrival drink enjoyed in our bar and lounge area. It’s then time to take your seats across our Skylight and Inn restaurants to be looked after by our superb front of house team. They will serve a fabulous four course dinner expertly prepared by head chef Gareth and his team. Following dinner you will be taken upstairs to our Hayloft and Westmorland suites for Tea & Coffee. This is when our live 3 piece band, Duke Box, will start to entertain with classics such as Sweet Caroline and I’m a believer. Duke Box will count us down to the new year and you can keep dancing through to 1am.
    NYE Celebrations photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 801 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Best Ambience

  • Cumbria

    Best Value

  • Cumbria

    Child-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Great for fine wines

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

  • Cumbria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Crooklands Hotel's restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience, with "excellent service" and "fabulous food" consistently praised by patrons. The menu is varied, with generous portions and well-cooked dishes. The "friendly staff" and "cosy atmosphere" enhance the overall experience. While occasionally pricey, the quality and attention to detail make it a worthwhile visit. Be sure to book ahead due to its popularity.

801 Reviews

  1. Alice

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful welcoming ambiance. Excellent food and service. A great start to the festivities of Christmas.

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  2. Helen

    Lancashire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly staff as always. Food plentiful and piping hot. Very busy but food came quickly. Drinks delayed but soon sorted out.

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  3. Sharon

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal, as usual. Crooklands never disappoints. Food was scrumptious, staff were professional and the table was perfect. Thank you

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  4. Amy

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the first time I have been unsatisfied with this place. We waited over 30 minutes for our food and there was no apology once the food arrived. This has never been the case before-we have come as the same group for the part 3 years at the same time of year.

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  5. Jane

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crooklands Hotel has a rustic country feel! It’s warm and inviting with an overall friendly atmosphere. The food is sensational, tasty & well presented with very generous servings. The staff were very attentive and the overall service was exceptional! ☺️👍

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  6. Geoff

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Here with my 97 year old mother and my wife who has her birthday today. Busy on arrival as there was a function in a different area which was just arriving at the same time. We were spotted quickly and efficiently looked after, Staff were lovely. Food was great. Mum couldn't manage all here Steak Pie as the porton was just a bit big for a 97 year old!!! A good value menu too. We were really happy and thank you.

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  7. Aimi

    Cumbria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, nicely done for Christmas. Lots of choice on the main menu, several specials and desserts to choose from. The staff are friendly and the right amount of attentiveness. Usual price for mains, desserts more pricey but worth it as they're delicious.

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  8. Diane

    VIP

    Lancashire

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been here a LOT of times and it's normally very nice but for the past 3 times it's not been good. I have mentioned this before but got no response We have sweet and sour chicken and tonght it was awful, we are going to give it a miss for a while!! Sorry

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  9. neil

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We allways get great food lovely service well looke after by all staff

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  10. Jenny

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in the bar area as we were with our dog & loved the new tables & chairs! The staff are so friendly & welcoming. The food was delicious.

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FAQs

Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 801 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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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