Pack Horse Inn - Allerdale

Went in with my partner for dinner, had a great laugh with the blonde girl and young guy about the weather and our plans for the weekend, great ribs sold there Will be coming back when we are next up

Went in for a drink,but would have stayed for food, we got told off for closeing the blindes as it was so cold and In no u setrms was told, open the blinds people will think we are closed. Did not eat here and never in my 40years of coming to Keswick have a ever been treated in this way. Stay away from the Pack hourse.

I have visited this restaurant multiple times over the years. It is a nice, cozy pub with a good selection of beers (although a bit expensive, as it is in Keswick). The service can be quite cold. For example, when a customer returned her empty glasses to the bar and said 'thanks', the lady behind the bar did not acknowledge her at all. The service I received was also quite chilly. While I'm sure she is very efficient and experienced, is it too much to ask for a simple smile from someone who is, after all, a paying customer?

Very poor quality, vegetables dry boiled to slush, chicken tikka was over cooked and dry-tikka well not as we know it, tasteless, staff miserable as way too many customers. Felt we were crushed and pushed in after making a booking for Saturday dinner. I recognise Keswick was busy with the Christmas Light Switch on but other places were too but had a smile and great service even though busy. We always thought Packhorse was a treat but the food was shockingly disappointing but the bill was shockingly high for what we had.

Great food and ambiance. Dogs are allowed and there are plenty of options on the menu. The staff is exceptionally friendly and accommodating.