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The Pheasant, Cockermouth
Bassenthwaite Lake
Postal town: Cockermouth
CA13 9YE
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Pheasant
The Pheasant is quite an impressive old coaching inn tucked away down a lane, not far from Bassenthwaite Lake. To the right-hand side of the entrance was where most of the action was on my Wednesday lunchtime visit.
There are rooms to the front and rear, the front room having access to the bar. I chose the front room, where most people were eating or waiting for their food to arrive. But there were at least two old blokes discussing football and there for just a drink. The room has a fair amount of character, with plenty of wood, include a nice panelled wall pictures at one end. There are wood and glass dividers between tables to create a bit of privacy. There was a small TV on one wall, which was off for my visit, with background music playing instead.
With food being the mainstay here, at least at lunchtime, there were menus on each table, including daily specials.
A sign near the door I had entered pointed to the snug bar and lounges. I duly headed in that direction towards the toilets. A couple with their dog were in the room to the front, but it was a room to the rear that really caught my attention. This room was empty, despite having its own bar with handpulls. Decorated with red walls, a red ceiling and a multitude of pictures, it is presumably this room that earns the pub a 2* award for an "interior of very special national historic interest".
Back in the main bar, there were a couple of cask ales. The regular Cumbrian Ales Loweswater Gold was supplemented by a Westgate WB Bitter which I chose. Sharp's Atlantic, Caffrey's & Aspall's were amongst the keg options.
Unsurprisingly for such a location, this inn offers accommodation. In fact, there were signs for private lounges, of which I assume the room with the couple and their dog was one. There was also an area of outdoor seating to the rear with a hillside behind.
I really liked this place as a building, both inside and out. The location is also superb. As a drinking venue, it is more food-led than wet-led. The beer I had was fine, but with just the 2 cask ales, the choice could be improved. Service was also a bit too brusque for my liking.
On 8th September 2024
- rating: 7
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Andy Ven left this review about Pheasant Inn
An Inn with 15 rooms. The ground floor comprises a bistro, a lounge (with a serving hatch through to the bar), a 'reserved' room and a bar room. The bar room is compact with just 6 small tables but it is characterful and has a nice feel to the place. The walls have dark wood panelling on the lower half but the upper half is painted in such a way that gives them a worn leather look. The floor is covered by a red patterned carpet.
On handpull there was Jennings Cumberland Ale, Coniston Bluebird Bitter and Cumberland Corby Ale. Lunch of sandwiches was pricey to say the least but you pay for the surroundings. I would happily return if I was looking for a slightly up market evening out or overnight stay.
On 18th September 2012
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matt england left this review about Pheasant Inn
Got to be one of the best places to stay in the world. Wonderful, old fashioned bar, amazing setting. Marvellous
On 18th February 2008
- rating: 10
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