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Buttermere Court Hotel, Cockermouth
Postal town: Cockermouth
CA13 9XA
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Will Larter left this review about Buttermere Court Hotel
When I cycled from Eskdale to Borrowdale on a warm and ultimately thundery day, I called in here for refreshment, somewhat surprised by the change of name from the Fish, but apart from a lick of paint and some new upholstery, nothing much seems to have changed - though I hope they've managed to complete renovating the floorboards in the year or so since my visit. The bar counter looked a lot like I remembered it, though the beers were from Cumberland Brewery of Great Corby near Carlisle and Allendale Brewery near Hexham: a pleasant change from Jennings. My well-earned pint of Allendale Pennine Pale was very good. The only downside of my visit, apart from the prospect of getting over Honister Pass on my bicycle, was the "jolly pop music" which my notes made at the time suggested was to make any day trippers from Blackpool feel more at home.
Date of visit: 12th August 2020
On 4th October 2021
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about Fish Inn
The dining room tables look less regimented than I recall, though I still prefer the "side-chapels" when I have the choice. There was no background music, which is always a bonus for me. The bar is still the handsome affair I described in my review of six years ago, but now sports eight hand pumps (one empty - see photos) with three from Jennings, plus Theakstons Old Peculier and three from Lake District micros. All the beers I tried were in excellent condition, though I have a gripe about the pricing: I paid £3.30 for a pint of Jennings Bitter, which is reasonable for the area, but in the evening when I came back I had two halves of Sneck Lifter and Old Peculier and was charged £4.35 - maybe it was happy hour before?
Date of visit: 5th June 2017
On 24th September 2017
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about Fish Inn
cant beat the place for location and it makes the most of it by having a spectacular beer garden.
Food was quick, good value and quality.
Ales were varied - with Castlerigg IPA and Thwaites Bitter in great condition.
Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2qE6XMg
On 20th May 2017
- rating: 8
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Will Larter left this review about Fish Hotel
The front part of the building is the hotel, with the bar being accessed from the car park on the left hand side. There is a large room with what I think of as side-chapels, as in a large church or cathedral. The bar itself is a magnificent example of the spindle-type and sports six hand pumps, with five ales available on my recent visit: Jennings Bitter, Sneck Lifter and Cumberland Ale, Hesket Newmarket Catbells and Keswick Thirst Blossom, all good local beers with a bit of variety to suit different tastes.
The tables are set out like a dining room, though not with the off-putting cruet sets, cutlery and menus that are seen too often in places that would rather you had something to eat than a drink. The pub has a slightly down-market feel to it, compared with the neighbouring Bridge Hotel, which is all to the good in my view. The Sneck Lifter at 5.1% and £3.30 a pint was slightly cheaper than the standard bitters just along the road, though still quite expensive even for the Lake District. It was quite quiet when I was here in early spring, but I expect those dining tables to be pretty full come summer, with cottages, hotel rooms and campsite all in and around the tiny village.
On 30th March 2011
- rating: 7
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Philip Carter left this review about Fish Hotel
Haven't been there for years, last time I was in the area, I broke my wrist, the then owners, John & Joan (I think) were very helpful and also signed my plaster. the food was very good and the room was comfortable. I won't give a rating as it was such a long time ago.
On 5th March 2008
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