The Miles Thompson - South Lakeland

First visit to Kendal so called in here for a quick lunch as we used our own local Wetherspoons 2/3 times a week so know what we are getting. Ordered a large house Rose wine to be told I can’t have it as they have a broken line! Suggested I try a bottled white wine instead which was for me. Ordered a Katsu grilled chicken breast curry which arrived as a breaded chicken curry which tasted awful. Also our server was very abrupt when my Husband asked for the salad dressing (which usually comes with the salad) saying I told you the condiments are over there! Kendal is lovely but I would suggest you give Wetherspoons a miss as there are plenty of other nicer eating places in town with better trained staff.

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this impressive pub in Kendal on a couple of occasions. I stopped in for afternoon drinks and snacks, which were delicious and reasonably priced. I came back the next day for breakfast, which was once again served hot by friendly and helpful staff. The tables were clean and tidy, and I found the layout of the pub to be varied and interesting.

My sister and I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant. We went on the Steak night and also participated in the drink club promotion. The atmosphere was great and the service was excellent, with attention to detail.

The food wasn't fantastic. The lemon chicken tasted awful! We had travelled to Kendal from North Cumbria for my husband's birthday and didn't want to spoil his birthday so I joked that it tasted more like floor cleaner! The chicken barely tasted of lemon more of neat alcohol and there were no herbs in it. The chicken tasted mushy! My husband tasted it and agreed it was awful! The apple crumble was full of cinnamon which was not stated on the menu. I have a food intolerance to histamine and cinnamon is a spice to be avoided to avoid a reaction. I ordered custard which I gave to my husband and he said tasted like plastic! There was not an option for sweet potato fries on the menu either, so I had to order white potato chips and give them to my family! The member of staff who took the order at the bar was in such a rush in a bid to sound professional and efficient and there was noone else waiting. However, it felt very impersonal and rushed. Another female member of staff failed to smile when I asked for help. However, having said all that, my husband and 2 daughters had enjoyed their food and the young gentleman who cleared our table was very friendly. Sadly we will not be returning!

Worst breakfast i have ever had i know i asked for a small breakfast but a teaspoon of beans , all of it was barely warm i asked the question if they probe the food before it is served !! The answer dont know i will never go in there again kendal)