Bar: Noon - Close
Food Served most Lunch & Evenings
Subject to change (please see “what’s new” below)
It’s a constant challenge keeping on top of maintaining this fine old gem of a building. 400 years of Lakeland weather takes its toll! Most of our roof has now been re-slated, putting paid to the days of dashing round with buckets in every downpour, to catch the drips. We are always looking to upgrade the rooms and public areas, whilst keeping the character of the place intact. William Wordsworth, once our neighbour, would surely still recognise the historic interiors, whilst current visitors love the fine beers, fine food and fabulous staff.
Posted: November 14th, 2023
Cosy up in a country pub whilst the weather does its things outside. And when the storms clear the air is sparkling clean and the views are amazing. The fells have had their first dusting of snow, and the trees still have some some of their Autumnal colours. Fancy a last minute getaway? check our bookings page for some fabulous last minute prices.
Posted: November 2nd, 2023
Thankfully the storms aren't really affecting us up here, so come and visit and see the trees with their lovely autumnal colours. The badgers are coming out anytime after about 7pm. So whilst you wait for them, make your selves comfortable with a hearty steak and ale pie, and a nice pint of Raven Red bitter, perched in front of one of our open fires.
Posted: October 22nd, 2023
The Autumnal mists and seasonal colours are resplendent. But just in case you get caught in a shower, come inside the cosy Badger Bar, log fires ablaze. We have space for everyone, though there might be a wait for food at peak times such as 6.30-7pm but we can usually fit everyone in. The badgers are coming out anytime after 8.30 at the moment.
Posted: September 14th, 2023
We are busy in the evenings now after 6.30pm. Arrive earlier for food if you can, to avoid the queues. Then stay around to watch the badgers. They are quite punctual at the moment, arriving around 9 to 9.30pm.
Posted: July 21st, 2023
6 badgers were out at 10.15pm on 20th July. They are out every night in good numbers at the moment.
Posted: June 26th, 2023
5 or 6 badgers are out every night, anytime after 8.30pm. Come along and watch them
Posted: May 20th, 2023
| The forecast is looking pretty spectacular for the rest of the month so come & enjoy a locally brewed pint in one of our beer gardens! Badgers! 4 are coming out every night at around 11pm. Don't miss them.
Posted: May 15th, 2023
Monday 15th May: pub quiz at 8.30pm. Teams of 4. Free entry. Badgers! 4 are coming out every night at around 11pm. Don't miss them. Watch on the badger cam or come and visit here.
Posted: May 3rd, 2023
The bluebells have flooded local fields, the sun is warming up and the lambs are playing in the fields. After a fabulous walk along the shores of Rydal Water come and relax in our large beer garden. In the unlikely event that the weather is not perfect, then call in for a pint and a tasty pie in front of our open fires. Very cosy. See you soon...
Posted: March 26th, 2023
The daffodils and crocuses are out, the sun has a bit of warmth and the lambs are playing in the fields. After a fabulous walk along the shores of Rydal Water come and relax in our large beer garden. In the unlikely event that the weather is not perfect, then call in for a pint and a tasty pie in front of our open fires. Very cosy. See you soon...
