The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge

Called this charming pub in idyllic location in the centre of the village, always busy with walkers and tourists. I’m always wary of these places as they have guaranteed custom all year round and sometimes standards aren’t that good. Very pleasantly surprised 👌 staff were absolutely brilliant and so friendly and quick to service. Really great atmosphere as well. We ordered some loaded fries and halloumi fries which were fine but not the best otherwise this would have been a 5 star review. We’ll definitely be back which sadly can’t be said about other venues in the village. Well done 👏

Just popped in for a pint while staying locally elsewhere and was served the best pint of Guinness I've had in a long time by Mel. Just look at that head and dome! MrsP had a large Shiraz and found it really nice as well. Overall, a really good visit!

Great location and very dog friendly,this cosy pub makes an excellent base to explore the lakes with your dogs or just relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The staff are really friendly and nothing is too much trouble,Aimee and her team are always on the ball to help out and enhance your stay. There are picturesque views from the rear terrace of the pub over the river eamont and the large comfortable dining area has a nice atmosphere.The food is lovely pub fayre and the breakfasts are excellent with lots of choice. The rooms are clean and cosy and well appointed this pub is highly recommended for a relaxing stay you won't be disappointed.

A lovely inn with very spacious rooms. Very comfortable beds. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Walking distance to Ullswater Steamers. Lovely location on river. Really quiet in our room even though the Inn was crowded with people. A really nice evening meal and a lovely breakfast each morning.

Very scenic and a lovely location near Ullswater. The staff were brilliant and it all made for a fantastic stay in village surroundings. The bar downstairs is a cosy space for a drink and there are plenty of places to visit and great scenery on the doorstep

Overpriced poor quality food made with what seemed like frozen ingredients. Complained about one dish ( it was dried out & felt like it had been reheated a dozen times) & got a shrug of the shoulders. Waiter clearly couldn’t have cared less. Last big issue was dogs allowed to sit in chairs at table & were eating from plates on the table

Great setting on the riverside and enjoyable food and really welcoming staff. We had the fish and chips and chicken burger. The fish was especially fragrant and tasty. We’d definitely eat there again. It was busy on a Sunday night and we weee only just squeezed in. Probably worth booking.

Nice setting by the river, just called in for drinks. The place was packed but the queue at the bar went down quick. Didn’t try the food but looked decent. Friendly service, three local cask ales on. Plenty of spaces to sit, inside or outside. TV screens outside showing football if that’s your thing.

This is a wonderfully smart, well-kept hotel in a terrific location in the centre of a picturesque Lake District village. The walks and access to Ullswater are very convenient, and the restaurant area has outside seating on the riverbank. The room was actually in an adjacent outbuilding next door, but it was stylish, clean and comfortable. What I liked most about the Crown Inn is how well we were looked-after. We had to arrive at 1.30am due to unforeseen circumstances, yet the night porter was kind and helpful. Because of our late arrival, we slept in and almost missed breakfast but they knocked for us to remind us. I liked the fact that instead of the usual buffet, we had a table reserved and we ordered off a menu. I'm very grateful for the care taken during our stay, and our only regret is that we were there for only one night. For what we paid, it was a bargain. We've decided to come back to Pooley Bridge in the future and book a room at the Crown Inn!