Location: Kirkby Stephen
Top Restaurants in Kirkby Stephen
Most Popular Pub food in Kirkby Stephen, England, United Kingdom
Discover Restaurants offering the best Pub food in Kirkby Stephen, England, United Kingdom. Kirkby Stephen (/ˈkɜːrbi ˈstiːvən/) is a civil parish and small market town in Cumbria, in North West England which historically, is part of Westmorland. The town is located on the A685, surrounded by sparsely populated hill country, and about 25 miles (40 km) from the nearest larger towns, Kendal and Penrith. The River Eden rises 6 miles (9.7 km) away in the peat bogs below Hugh Seat and passes by, almost unobserved, on the eastern edge of the town.
Things to do in Kirkby Stephen
10. Te Belah Bridge
9. Golden Fleece
Overall Ratings
3 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By One_of_the_BOFs
We diverted here for a much needed pint when walking in very adverse weather conditions along Lady Anneâs Way from Kirkby Stephen to Appleby. We received a friendly welcome despite our rather wet condition and departed later back into the rain revived by a good pint of Black Sheep.
8. Golden Fleece
Reviewed By UkScore
We use the pub regularly its a traditional local that also does food. The food hours are a but limited 12-2 & 6-8pm but I suppose these are the times one normally eats! The food is good basic stuff with the occasional more exotic dish. The important thing is that the place staff and locals are friendly. PS The Golden Fleece also does accommodation.
7. The Black Swan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By jgbswiss65
Visited with 2 dogs & were made very welcome with a nice table in the bar.Ambience excellent,service excellent & staff bent over backwards to welcome everyone coming into the pub. We could see this as we were seated nearby the entrance.Menu is interesting & the food is superb.Scotch egg was perfectly cooked, cod tasty & interesting, apple crumble soufflé was brilliant. Canât wait to eat at this gem of a pub again.
6. Kings Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Pub with rooms and restaurant in Kirkby Stephen (by the way - type of cuisine above does not accept any entry)
Reviewed By Butsy19
After a walk we called in here, expecting it to be a old traditional pub, it wasn't.We went into the bar area, it was a bit quiet but clean and dog friendly.There was a limited choice of ales,, it was nothing special, so we quickly moved on elsewhere.Staff were friendly and helpful
5. Pennine Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Mark F
A warm and friendly welcome and the manageress and chef could not do enough to accommodate our needs. The venue was very clean and we were very pleased with what we ate, which was Steak and salad, we just wanted a quick one course evening meal on our way home from the Lakes. Although I've rated the restaurant as a 3 star, the service was was 5 star. I would recommend this restaurant highly, Wednesday night is teak night, Thursday night is pie night. Will be going again when in the area.
What to do and see in Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
4. Fat Lamb Country Inn and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By MancMan78
We came across here by accident during a country drive. We were glad we stopped off because this a friendly, characterful pub in a beautiful area. We ordered a very tasty lunch of fish and chips and burger and chips. Good portions and well cooked. The motor inspired memorabilia added to the atmosphere, and the service was super friendly and prompt.
3. THE BLACK BULL AT NATEBY
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Food at The Nateby Inn Kirkby Stephen Cumbria Fresh home cooked food is served every evening from 6:00pm until 8:30pm in the pet friendly bar you can choose to dine from our main pub classic menu, our blackboard of Head Chef's daily specials
Reviewed By sharps5
Visited Fri 20th sept and both had the sirloin steaks. Cleared the plate. Returned on the Sunday and both had the lamb Sunday lunch. Licked the plate clean! Love this pub, the location, the staff. Not forgetting the fantastic food and great choices of ales. You really won't find better in the area.
2. The Bay Horse Winton
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Beautiful Country Pub in the heart of Winton. Serving food every lunch time and evening from 12-2pm and 6-9pm with Sunday Carvery every Sunday Lunchtime.
Reviewed By Tony T
Having read the reviews I drove to Winton from Preston under Scar to celebrate my Wife's birthday accompanied by our daughter. We know Kirkby Stephen very well but Winton and The Bay Horse were off our radar until now. Yes it is a long way to drive at just over 50 miles round trip, but with the scenery, the shopping in Kirkby and the wonderful discover that was the Bay Horse, there were complaints. The standard of food from a Thursday lunch perspective was fabulous, the service in terms of being met on arrival and speed of food to table was very good given that there was only one person front of house. There were only three sets of diners including us, however, despite the lack of people, the characterful design, decor and overall aesthetics of the place was warm and welcoming. You are going to pay a little more here than you would for standard "Pub grub," but as I pointed out, the Bay Horse is far from standard. An important thing to point out which we thought a great idea. You can choose a 'Regular' or 'Small' main course which given the waste you see on some plates in pubs and restaurants is a cracking idea. My wife and daughter ordered the small Fresh Scampi, I ordered the large and wished later on that I had picked the former. Cannot wait to book an evening meal there as friends have said the food is nothing short of outstanding. Maybe, following that experience I will give the extra star.
Best British food near Kirkby Stephen, England, United Kingdom
1. Black Bull Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By NigelPittman
We ate on 27th April and the food and service were both excellent.My partner had chicken in Stilton cream sauce and says you can't get better than delicious. I had haddock and chips both of which were cooked to perfection. Best book as it is only a small dining room. The Black Bull is very conveniently situated on the High St and if you are lucky you can park in the street.
