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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1627 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Sticklebarn Tavern:
I used to frequent this place when it was a popular spot for mountaineers and hikers. I have fond memories of enjoying great evenings here after long days on the hills. However, upon returning after several years, I was disappointed to find that it has transformed into yet another cake and coffee shop, with beer as an afterthought. It appears to cater to a different clientele now, but it seems to have lost its origin... View all feedback. What lampers likes about The Sticklebarn Tavern:
Spent the wkend in the langdales and ended up in lantys slee's twice. The staff all really friendly and the food superb. Between 3 of us we had the ribs, the burger and the stroganoff. All very good, my stroganoff was superb. The Guinness was very good and the tall guy behind the bar with the beard had no issue bringing it over to the table after pouring. Nice touch. Yes the prices are possibly slightly higher than m... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.8 ★ from 26 reviews
Alex
12.08.2024 - 14:23

This place was always lovely, but could you believe that it could get better? Well, it has. The National Trust run pub was good, but you could tell it was run b...

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Richard
12.08.2024 - 14:23

Excellent tapas served in a great location by friendly staff. We ate out at various local pubs and restaurants but this was the highlight of the week. Try the K...

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Trudy
12.08.2024 - 14:23

Stickle Barn has become my favourite place to visit when we are in the Lakes. It has everything. The attention to detail inside makes the atmosphere magical. Th...

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Cumbriaprice
12.08.2024 - 14:23

Popped out for lunch and decided to take the scenic route. Music was lovely Buena Vista Social Club. Food was great had the hot dog but a chilli hot dog option...

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Gillian
12.08.2024 - 14:23

Attended a wedding in Stickle Barn on Saturday and is was absolutely perfect. The pub and the the outside area made a lovely meeting place the night before with...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 841 reviews
RPK39
22.03.2024 - 17:43

I really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere was great, and as other reviewers have mentioned, it offers something unique compared to the m...

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Slippermate
22.03.2024 - 17:43

The atmosphere at this restaurant is stunning and it's a place we always love to visit when in the Langdale Valley. However, our experience today was extremely...

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martinN6292QC
22.03.2024 - 17:43

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, which I stumbled upon by chance during a walk from Chapel Stile. I tried the Avocado and toast and was very imp...

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Andrew
22.03.2024 - 17:43

Offers something very different to the New and Old Dungeon Ghyll Inns. Spacious and nicely appointed pub, food was very nice and plenty of drink choices. Highli...

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Craig
22.03.2024 - 17:43

Google said it closes at 9pm, so I got there at 6 assuming the live music would therefore start around 7, it started at 9pm by which time I was ready to leave....

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Menulist
2.5 ★ from 2 reviews

I used to frequent this place when it was a popular spot for mountaineers and hikers. I have fond memories of enjoying great evenings here after long days on th...

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We trekked from Elterwater to Dungeon Ghyll over Stickle Tarn in challenging weather conditions, leaving us soaked, cold, and hungry. Despite the busy atmospher...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 786 reviews

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