Pooley bridge inn

Name: Pooley bridge inn
Address: Finkle St,, Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom, CA10 2NN
Telephone: 017684 86215
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

68 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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This wonderful inn is located in the centre of the pretty little village of Pooley Bridge, only moments from the edge of Ullswater Lake. Our spacious, traditional bar features open fires, free WIFI and a relaxing ambiance, which welcomes both dogs and children. On warmer days, enjoy our pleasant outside tables both in our beautiful front garden, and the peace of the Stable Courtyard away from the village bustle. Call us or pop in and say hello!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

23 May 2022

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19:30

Booked 20 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 12:00–22:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–20:30 Dinner Daily 12:00–20:30
Phone number
017684 86215
Website
http://www.pooleybridgeinn.co.uk/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kevin Searl

Location
Finkle St, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NN
Area
Penrith
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Homemade Soup
With warm bread and butter
- each£4.95
Black Pudding & Peppercorn
Bury black pudding, bacon and peppercorn sauce
- each£5.95
Halloumi Fries*
With sweet chilli dip
- each£6.95
Tempura King Prawns
With sweet chilli dip
- each£7.95
Chicken Liver Pate
With caramelised onion marmalade and toast
- each£5.95
Bread and Hummus*
Warm ciabatta and hummus for dipping. perfect for nibbling on while you wait
- each£4.95
Nachos for Two
Nachos topped with Mexican salsa, jalapeños & cheese
- each£8.95

Mains

Steak & Ale Pie£13.95
Chunks of beef and mushrooms slow cooked in real ale with a puff pastry lid, chips and vegetables
Beer Battered Fish & Chips*
Crispy battered with mushy peas, chips and tartare sauce
- each£13.95
Sausage, Mash and Veg£12.95
Cumberland sausage, mash and veg
Whitby Wholetail Scampi£12.95
Golden crumb wholetail scampi, chips and peas with tartare sauce
Ham Eggs N Chips*
Hand carved ham, free range eggs and chunky chips
- each£10.95
Chargrilled Cornfed Chicken Salad£12.95
Bacon, pesto dressing, sundried tomatoes, Red peppers, olives and green leaves
Halloumi Super Salad£12.95
Grilled halloumi, roast cauliflower, hummus, Cous Cous, green leaves, peppers, Sundried tomato, olives Grilled halloumi, roast cauliflower, hummus, Cous Cous, green leaves, peppers, Sundried tomato, olives
Truffled Macaroni Cheese*
Pasta baked in rich cheese sauce finished With truffle oil, served with garlic bread
- each£11.95

Grill

Sauce: peppercorn sauce (link) £2.50; garlic butter£2.50

8oz Sirloin Steak* **
28 day aged sirloin With tomato, mushroom, chips and onion rings
- each£19.50
14oz Gammon Horseshoe*
Fried egg and pineapple, chips and peas
- each£14.95
House Kebab* **
House Kebab. Piri Piri 6oz of marinated chicken skewered and grilled with peppers and onion, served with skinny fries and leaf salad
- each£13.95

Burgers

The Bridge Burger£12.95
7oz beef burger topped with cheddar, bacon, onion rings and fries
What's All the Hummus about Burger£12.95
Our 7oz beef burger topped with hummus, caramelised onions and fries
Piri Piri Chicken Burger£12.95
Marinated cornfed chicken breast, grilled with jalapeños and salsa
PBI Rustic Hotdog£11.95
A 10" smoked Bratwurst in a rustic roll, fried onions, fries and coleslaw
Hunter Burger£12.95
Chargrilled butterflied cornfed chicken breast topped with bacon, BBQ sauce, cheddar and fries

Vegan

Vegan Nacho£8.95
Tortilla chips coveredin Mexican salsa, Jalepenos and vegan cheese
Vegan BBQ Fries£5.95
Topped with BBS sauce and vegan cheese
Vegan Mexican Fries£6.95
Topped with Mexican salsa, jalepenos and vegan cheese
"Moving Mountain" Burger£12.95
A delicious plant based burger patty with relish and burger sauce
Plant Dawg£11.95
A 10" plant based vegan hotdog, served on a rustic roll, fried onions, fries and salad
Vegan Meatball Arrabiatta£12.95
Penne pasta and vegan meatballs in a rich tomato and chilli sauce

Sandwiches

Fish Finger Sandwich£7.95
Crispy fish goujons with tartare sauce
Steak & Onion Sandwich£8.95
Hot strips of steak with caramelised onion jam
Chicken Bacon & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich£7.95
Hot chicken and bacon with melting cheddar cheese
Hand Carved Ham Salad Sandwich£7.95
& grain mustard
Hummus & Sundried Tomato Sandwich£7.95
With peppers and leaves
Cheese Ploughmans Sandwich£7.95
Mature cheddar, ale chutney and salad

Sides

Chips£3.00
Coleslaw£2.50
Side Salad£3.00
Onion Rings£3.00
Fresh Vegetables£3.00
Garlic Bread£3.95
Cheesy Garlic Bread£4.95
Skinny Fries£3.00

Loaded Fries

BBQ Dirty Fries
Topped with BBQ sauce and melted cheese
- each£5.95
Mexican Fries
Topped with Mexican salsa, jalapenos and cheese
- each£6.95

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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LucyS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was delicious and staff were friendly and attentive despite it being busy.
SC
SuzieC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food2service5ambience4
A nice pub with a good atmosphere but I thought the food was overpriced basic pub grub with no frills. The service was excellent though. Our fries came out cold but the waitress quickly replaced them with hotter ones.
B
Bekka
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience5
I always love coming here for food such a good environment and atmosphere but this time I was dissapointed by the food. Chips were just warm, it seemed very rushed and the food came out before the drinks. Such a shame because it is such a good pub normally!
KJ
KathrynJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, great service and superb surroundings
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Lod1
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was average, though we have been once before and food was better, think it might have been because of the busyness . We had to sit right at the door, constant stream of people going past but seems like a well organised place.
RJ
RJones
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Book in advance to sit outside in the lovely courtyard at the back. Staff can’t do enough to make your experience as pleasant as possible. Lots of food choices which arrives very quickly. Had a really enjoyable time.
M
Michelle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
The fish was very greasy and over cooked. It was busy and I know there can be a wait at busy times but the service slips massively which is a shame, we were left with empty plates on our table for quite a while, eventually the table was cleared and we were asked if we wanted a dessert, we looked at the menu however we left without ordering a desert as nobody came and took our order as they were too busy! The amount of flies was horrendous, I know you get flies when the windows and doors are open but it is not very pleasant when eating.
LD
LeeD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was lovely, we made last minute booking, staff were really friendly and accommodating. One of us was gluten and dairy free too, lots of choice. Not so much with dessert though. Service was great, it was really busy, Friday night, but didn't need to wait long for drinks or food.
HJ
HelenJ
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Friendly welcome Very busy with good atmosphere Good food
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justme
Richmond
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great food, nice staff, little bit of a wait but was a busy Sunday. Good choice of beers
CG
ClaireG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second visit and not disappointed - delicious food we tried the Sunday roast. Food was hit fresh and very yeasty. Lovely efficient friendly staff.
DW
DuncanW
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
We dined two nights running, mainly because the service from Molly on the first night was outstanding
HG
HannahG
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was great to find a dog friendly pub. The front of house staff asked if we wanted some water for the dog before we sat down. Our waiter wasn’t very attentive however. When taking our order, our waiter didn’t have a note pad. This meant he missed one of our side dishes off our order. This wasn’t even put through the till. Which is a shame. We also were willing to stay and have another drink and dessert, but after our plates were taken away we were ignored until we had to go to the bar to ask for the bill. Other than this, the food was nice and the other staff were friendly.
MR
MargaretR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really friendly welcoming staff. Food was plentiful and really good quality. Would definitely recommend a visit.
PW
PamW
Cumbria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great atmosphere and lovely food, the staff were very friendly and the setting was wonderful, throughly enjoyed our evening ( so much we returned on Sunday)
SG
SharonG
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great first impressions, great breakfast , comfortable bed. Lovely place to stay on our way to Scotland! 💖😀X
SB
SamB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely pub that welcomed us with a baby. Friendly helpful staff, even though the young lad said it was his first night. He did a great job. Food was lovely served quickly. Would definitely recommend. Only disappointment was the battered halloumi, I had there on the last visit, was no longer on the menu and it was delicious. Would highly recommend and will certainly visit again on our next trip to the lakes.
SS
SteveS
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
While visiting the Lakes 3 of us decided to take the boat form Glenridding to Pooley Bridge where we visited the Pooley Bridge Inn for Lunch. We were greeted and accommodated with the minimum of fuss. The food was fantastic and the staff were attentive without being intrusive. We were all very impressed and will return on our next trip to the area.
LW
LaurenW
Inverness
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent value for money, large portions and very tasty food we had the gammon and lamb. And a lovely gluten free brownie for pudding. Yummy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cheerful staff and good service. Glad we booked ahead they were busy but coping well.
LC
LouiseC
County Durham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very quick at delivering food , and it was very nice
RP
RosemaryP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Picked one of the busiest Sundays to eat. We phoned to say we'd be 30 minutes late but was no problem. When we arrived it was so busy inside and out but the staff were highly efficient and organised and so welcoming. My Sunday roast was delicious. Definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely looking Inn, very friendly staff who manage to get everyone served on extremely busy weekends . Food is lovely with a great selection
AF
AlexF
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Sunday dinner. Friendly, helpful staff. Would definitely recommend.
G
Grace
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall4food5service1ambience5
The food was great, atmosphere was lovely. Very dog friendly, asked us if we wanted to move to suit us and the dog better. The only thing that let it down was the service of our waiter. Other members of staff were helpful.
KW
KellyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful meal to end our holiday on a stopover returning from Scotland. the food was fantastic and despite being very busy the service. excellent team in EXCELLENT LOCATION.
DS
DeanS
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant atmosphere, scrumptious food. Staff fantastic, very friendly , efficient and customer service second to none. Lots of food choices. Thank you
C
Cass67
Cumbria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Beautiful restaurant n outside area amazing. Patio heaters would be good. Pity unable to buy Rioja by the glass..More disable bays required for parking..Food was excellent and staff were very pleasant and friendly
EM
EddieM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall2food4service4ambience1
Good basic food, good beer but being given a table next to an open entrance door and the main thoroughfare for customers and waiting staff to the garden dining area spoilt the whole visit. That was after we’d booked the night before.
RF
RosieF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really nice lunch with Mum & Dad at the Pooley Bridge Inn, it's our current local favourite as the "pub grub" food is well cooked, service is good and it's only 10 minutes from home. Mum & I had the chicken & bacon salad again - good sized sliced chicken breast, lots of crispy bacon, sun dried tomatoes, black olives, roasted peppers, mixed salad leaves and a really good pesto dressing (although mum's was rather drenched in the dressing today and it put her off a bit as it made the leaves a bit slimy). Dad & Himself had huge portions of fish and chips with lovely crispy batter (actually it would have doubled as a whale it was so big!!) Sadly no room for dessert but the ones going past our table looked really good
R
Roger
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 20 April 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
I was told it was dog friendly by the staff but, I didn't realise if you book with a dog you get squashed into a small section of the pub in front of the Tele with all the other dog owners. If I wanted to sit infront of the Tele to eat my dinner I would sit at home. Not pay over the odds for mediocre food and crap service (we had to clear our own table and get up to ask for drinks even though we had been specifically told it was table service).
EB
ErnieB
Cumbria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Service was good and the food was excellent. Lovely friendly atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cumbria
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal with the family. Great quality as normal. Can’t wait to come back
T
Trip2022
Manchester
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
Lovely food and nice venue. Very busy and lots of family groups. Service was quick but didn't seem to flow. Would go again though reasonable.
SD
ScottD
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food and lovely staff even during the busy period at opening
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service
R
Robbo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food (would have liked more of a selection of vegetables) but food, service and atmosphere was good, thanks
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oxford
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good service but felt the food was a little instant. We were out within 40 mins, so not somewhere we would look to go for an evening out. Would be great though for a quick bite. Burger was fab and great portions.
m
mariaf
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Go here often. Always guaranteed good food and service
TL
TracyL
Cumbria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Greeting was friendly. Food was gorgeous. Our waiter was brilliant. Really nice pub with a fab atmosphere. The staff were funny and friendly, very family orientated. Great selection of drinks including local beers and gin. Highly recommend

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Pooley bridge inn is rated 4.2 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

23 May 2022

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19:30

Booked 20 times today

Finkle St, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NN

Additional information

Area
Penrith
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 12:00–22:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–20:30 Dinner Daily 12:00–20:30
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Searl
Additional
Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.pooleybridgeinn.co.uk/
Phone number
017684 86215

Pooley bridge inn

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Starters

Homemade Soup

Black Pudding & Peppercorn

Halloumi Fries*

Tempura King Prawns

Chicken Liver Pate

Bread and Hummus*

Nachos for Two

Mains

Steak & Ale Pie£13.95

Beer Battered Fish & Chips*

Sausage, Mash and Veg£12.95

Whitby Wholetail Scampi£12.95

Ham Eggs N Chips*

Chargrilled Cornfed Chicken Salad£12.95

Halloumi Super Salad£12.95

Truffled Macaroni Cheese*

Grill

8oz Sirloin Steak* **

14oz Gammon Horseshoe*

House Kebab* **

Burgers

The Bridge Burger£12.95

What's All the Hummus about Burger£12.95

Piri Piri Chicken Burger£12.95

PBI Rustic Hotdog£11.95

Hunter Burger£12.95

Vegan

Vegan Nacho£8.95

Vegan BBQ Fries£5.95

Vegan Mexican Fries£6.95

"Moving Mountain" Burger£12.95

Plant Dawg£11.95

Vegan Meatball Arrabiatta£12.95

Sandwiches

Fish Finger Sandwich£7.95

Steak & Onion Sandwich£8.95

Chicken Bacon & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich£7.95

Hand Carved Ham Salad Sandwich£7.95

Hummus & Sundried Tomato Sandwich£7.95

Cheese Ploughmans Sandwich£7.95

Sides

Chips£3.00

Coleslaw£2.50

Side Salad£3.00

Onion Rings£3.00

Fresh Vegetables£3.00

Garlic Bread£3.95

Cheesy Garlic Bread£4.95

Skinny Fries£3.00

Loaded Fries

BBQ Dirty Fries

Mexican Fries

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