Best Bars & Pubs in Kendal

5 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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98 Highgate
98 Highgate
88/100 (20 ratings)
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Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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"Absolutely delicious find! On a family trip to lakes and stumbled across this place, would definitely come again if in the area. Everyone commented..."
Siobhan
"Food was excellent. The waiter was also serving drinks behind the bar but still took time to explain what was on the menu. There were several..."
Robert Huckle
"Alex and Cam on bar are incredible, great drink knowledge! And the art on the walls as a changing feature is..."
Abi Wharton
"Good place to drink a beer. The barman was kind. I didn't try the..."
Gauthier Gradel
"Great service, lovely staff, great quality food and drinks, superb..."
Jessica Wolley
New Inn
New Inn
88/100 (71 ratings)
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Stella Artois
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"Where to start with the new inn!! Cosy but spacious charming 16th century accommodation. A fantastic, welcoming and well-groomed host. Sadly the pub..."
Andrew McMorrow
"We visited to see The Thieving Magpies. We were made very welcome and we had a really nice time! The band were great as always..."
Linda Wade
"It's a traditional pub. The new owner has made an effort with music on Saturday night. Only popped in for one drink, the lad behind the bar was very..."
Ashley Magean
"Superb pub, friendly staff, great pint they looked after us through the snow. Looking forward to heading back up to Kendal soon and will defiantly..."
Gareth Vickers
"The New inn has become a great friendly place I was put off with the last landlords with there attitude towards me and some clients I support.But..."
Simon Raw
"Great Pub,friendly, cheap beer,what more do you..."
paul robert
"Amazing place to go and listen to live music the stable garden is a credit to..."
Jeffrey Steggles
"Excellent homemade pie and chips!! Friendly staff and a nice shaded area at the..."
Mi Drewly
"Brilliant pub great beer and friendly welcoming..."
clare whitehead
"Top barman the night we were in there, nice pint of..."
David Martin
"Top venue with some great local entertainment on at the..."
stephen bailey
"Lovely food and reasonably priced. Great..."
Clare Mackenzie
"quaint little place in the centre of Kendal....Lovely bar manager /..."
lesley horn
"Good atmosphere- friendly..."
SJ .Bellairs
"Friendly welcoming pub. A must visit..."
Raymond Daley
"Freddie Mercury aka (Bailey and cream) absolutely..."
Ray Gornall
The Shakespeare Inn
The Shakespeare Inn
88/100 (772 ratings)
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Steak
english breakfast
Cajun Chicken Burger
Beer
Steak and Mushroom Pie
Fish platter
Steak Onion Rings and Chips with Mustard Sauce
cold brew
Neck Oil Real Ale Lager and Blackcurrant
Guinness
Sausage Mash and Root Vegetables
PUDDING
Cumberland Sausage with Mash
Beef burger
Just a Light Breakfast for Me
Prawns
Festive Roast Turkey Dinner
Fish and Chips
Roast Beef
Roast Beef
Puddings
Yorkshire Pudding
Lamb
Fish
Fish and chips
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"Called in for a drink ended up booking a room for next year having a meal which was first class and we can’t thank that bar manager enough can..."
Brenda Temple
"Absolutely fabulous food. Just how it should be. The staff were a benchmark others should strive to match. If you love home cooked food this is the..."
Andy Lee
"The staff and the patrons made us feel so welcomed, it was exhilarating. We got a bit of local flavor when the staff and patrons had do much to share..."
Patricia Ann Washington
"Great friendly pub in the centre of town. Highly recommend for food drinks and a game of pool. Five star for sure..."
Debra Jones
"Food was divine, we all tasted eachother's and all loved each and every dish. The staff and service were excellent, really friendly and were willing..."
Katy Tearle
"From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome. The staff were friendly and helpful and made our short stay very relaxing. The room..."
Mike Reeve
"Popped in today for Sunday lunch and didnt disappoint. Top food (and generous portions) friendly staff even when it was really busy. Lovely..."
Sallie Potterton
"Excellent menu choice - fantastic food and service - well worth a..."
Tracey Ediss
"Exceptional food and really good price. Lovely staff too worth dropping in if ur visiting..."
Sue Thompson
"For real ale drinkers this is a must great selection of the best beers fantastic staff and a very warm..."
Mark Turner
"We got married in Kendal registry office and chose the Shakespeare for our stay....we couldnt have wished for better hosts, David and Lynne made us..."
Mike Johnson
"Great family meals on Friday, there were 7 of us and not one complaint, friendly staff and we didn't feel rushed to finish and..."
Sue Marsden
"Lovely meal, welcoming staff, wish there had of been a high chair for my 2 year old but other than that we enjoyed our lunch here..."
Cheryl Claire Dunham
"Excellent room and breakfast i would recommend a..."
Erica Hunter
"Nice and central, lovely staff. Just be aware that the parking is through a narrow passage from the main road. Very tight if you have a large car...."
Gary Sharp
"Great service and lovely food. We walked in as a party of 7 and it was no trouble at all. One member of staff on shift but he saw to us all without a..."
Carl Rees
"A lovely little pub in Kendal, we ducked in to get out of the rain and enjoyed a fantastic meal with great service. We will definitely be back the..."
Liv Whittle
"I am a professional musician and I work with megastars. My wife and I were in Kendal to see and meet world class international concert pianist and..."
Jonathan Roberts
"Have had a fantastic experiences at the Shakespeare Inn. We booked for 15 people, which included various dietary requirements and allergies, and they..."
Eve Lightfoot
"Great service, wonderful food, very kind and attentive staff. My family and I were welcomed, and looked after so well. Even our little doggy got a..."
Desislava Spencer
"For my 80th birthday my family arranged a surprise weekend away in Kendal at the Shakespeare Inn which was idyllic. We had a fantastic time and I..."
Peter Pennington
"Nice rooms, clean and spacious. Decent pub. Breakfast excellent. Would..."
Andrew Dennis
"Nice little bar. Reasonable price. Good atmosphere. Very busy little bar as it was Kendal music festival. We had our drinks listening to a great sax..."
Camille Duesbury
"Pub restaurant based in the centre of Kendal doesn’t look much from the entrance but inside it’s a very clean and tidy pub. Staff were friendly..."
Matthew Rodwell
Ring O Bells Pub
Ring O Bells Pub
83/100 (279 ratings)
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pepperoni Pizza
Fish of the Moment
Steak and ale pie
Fish & Chips with Mushy or Garden Peas
Bell Burger
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Chocolate Brownie
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"What a wonderful pub, warm welcome and a fantastic selection of cask beers. The pint of Aurum I ordered was possibly the best pint I’ve ever..."
Dezolaar
"Food all done in house and is stupidly good for the price, atmosphere incredibly friendly and a good range of local ales served in some nice..."
Calvin Yo
"Friendly staff great food. Went in because it was raining and delighted we did! Staff were wonderful and we really enjoy our visit. Highly recommend..."
Sid Grant
"Excellent food, fantastic and friendly customer service, great range of local ales, very reasonable prices. A real fire on chilly days if needed and..."
Carole Morris
"Fantastic pub with great home made food, cozy and superb staff. The owner is very friendly and sociable. I had the gammon and my friend had a..."
Lyndsey Whittle
"Old school pub serving great beer. Came here following a long run and in need of a cold pint. The Ring O Bells was the perfect spot - an excellent..."
Nic Douglas
"We were staying overnight in Kendal after a long drive from North is Scotland - we were walking past and checked the menu and decided to stop for..."
Cath Pearson
"We visited 19/2/22 Nice little pub full of olde world charm, with a warmth of character from the building and from the friendly landlords from..."
T B
"After a hectic day, all we wanted was some good food and nice beer, and that’s exactly what we got, and some more! The service was friendly and..."
C Beee
"Didn't have food do can't rate. Really quirky little place. The only church/ cathedral to boast its own..."
Davina Buchanan
"Visited here in early June and had fish & chips. Lovely with the unique twists of wedges, salad, and slaw. Enjoyed sitting in the outdoor area to..."
Mark McKinty
"Monday 28th August 2023 This pub was visited This fantastic ale house not only served 6 excellent ales, but it also is an unspoilt gem with quaint..."
Darren Slingsby
"Great local traditional pub. Friendly staff and fresh food. The portions are huge and the food is delicious. It’s cooked fresh there and..."
K Dog
"Great pub great owners great location! Heart of Kendal, on a nice corner street :) the owners are absolutely lovely people and really want to make..."
abhijit tase
"Two young lads really trying hard we had a nice meal and a good time, the only slight negative is the decoration. Lol I’m sure they will sort it...."
Martin
"Lovely little pub, welcoming with some local characters. It's not a modern pub but what it lacks in modern furnishings it makes up with a friendly..."
Tina Stanier
"Lovely, classic, local pub that wouldn't seem out of place in the 1800s, 1970s or today! Great value with a friendly..."
David Edwards
Ye Olde Fleece Inn
Ye Olde Fleece Inn
71/100 (2982 ratings)
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British
British
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Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Puddings
Lasagne
Cocktails
Cake
Sirloin Steak
Onion rings
Soup
Calamari
Cumberland Sausage
Fish & Chips
Scampi
Halloumi
Beer
Haddock
Nachos
Sausage
Garlic bread
Fish & chips
Beef
Fried
Salted caramel cheesecake
Onion Rings
Espresso Martini
Steak Pie
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Baguette
Chicken Burger
Full Rack of Ribs
Lasagne
Cumberland Sausage
Classic Fish & Chips
Sirloin Steak
Pasta
Scotch egg
Steak and Ale Pie
Godfather Burger
Halloumi
Salad
Beef Burger Patty Chips
Cakes
Chili
Black Pudding Bon Bons
Lamb
Calamari
Sunday roast
Warm Ginger Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce and Coconut Ice-Cream
Pesto
Tuna
Sandwiches
Linguine
Roast Beef Lunch
Fish
Salmon
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
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Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Had dinner here, good atmosphere and great staff. The food was incredible and we all enjoyed our evening. There was a bit of a wait for the food to..."
Luke Sutherland
"We wandered down on Good Friday and were seated without a reservation. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, food and drinks both good. The..."
Abi Tinker
"Beautiful old pub, great atmosphere, music playing quietly. We popped in for a Sunday evening meal. Excellent service, delicious food. I'd recommend..."
Jac “Clickerjac” Townsend
"Lovely old pub done out nicely. Nice and spacious. Staff friendly and efficient. Nice selection of cask ales on for a nice afternoon..."
Justyn barbery
"Popped in for Sunday lunch while passing through Kendal. Choice of roast limited to lamb or beef. The meat (we got one of each) was a bit overcooked..."
Victoria Shepherd
"Lovely little Inn. Great service from Niall. The food was amazing. Dog friendly with biscuits & water bowls. Highly..."
Jessica Jaremczuk
"Great food, hot and delicious. Great place to eat and chill.......beer was good too..... excellent service what more can you ask for..."
Peter Kendall
"Me and my family had our Christmas dinner in here, and it was amazing. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, big, juicy, and extremely tasty portions of..."
Raluca Prisacariu
"Came in on a wet and windy day, as a couple to get a quick pint. Lovely old history which the pub is proud of. Usual higher prices of todays hard hit..."
J C (Jonathon)
"Loved it. Spent a week in Kendal. We’re from Bath so a long drive but well worth it. Any criticism? I would half the size of the menu. Too big and..."
Jack Simpson
"My partner and I ate here and I wasn’t expecting too much but we were blown away with the food and drinks; we both had the steak and ale pie and it..."
Di Gyal Dem Sugar