The Horse and Farrier Carlisle

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Came here for my birthday meal with four adults and two children and we had such a lovely evening. The staff were so accommodating, especially Sophie who gave a drink on the house for my birthday, and they couldn't do enough to help throughout the evening. Thank you very much and we will def be back x”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We stayed a few nights here. When we parked in the carpark there was no sign saying reception which would have been handy as we were carrying suitcases and we went 2 other ways before we realised we had to go round to the main entrance. Staff were young and still learning the ropes. The room was nice. Lovely comfortable very large bed and really good pillows. A little kitchenette and it had a fridge which was very useful could do with some tea towels. There was a chair to sit in in the bay window but 2 chairs would have been much better to both watch the city go by. The shower door was slightly built into the eves so it didn't open very wide for the slightly larger person and also I recommend a door stop near the shower as the door handle does bang against the glass only a matter of time before it breaks. Tv reception a little flaky. Other than those little tweaks a good stay. All in would recommend”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Amazing!! The decor inside and outside was beautiful. Really stylish and comfortable. Staff were professional and pleasant and the food was delicious. Dog friendly area. Great prices too. We will definitely be back”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Large group for food. Service excellent all staff very happy and efficient. Carvery was good, but would pick something different on return. Playback good for the kids on a lovely day. Looking forward to trying more in the future.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Absolutely brilliant. We did book a table with it being Easter Sunday. Brilliant atmosphere. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive. I’ve read recent reviews and I wonder if the negative reviews were down to it being newly opened. We had an amazing dining experience and won’t hesitate in coming back. Three of us had the carvery which was very tasty. Another party member had the steak burger which again, very tasty. Four clean main plates and 3 clean dessert plates. Would definitely recommend.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “The place inside and out looks stunning. I went in on a quiet weekday night and it was quite empty, with most diners having finished and left or were finishing their meals. I was served a couple of well kept Carlisle 'Magic Number, ales. The charge, £5:50/pint was quite pricey. I believe the Guinness is £6:25/pint too. The manager was very professional and clearly enjoys his role. He took time out to explain the pub's refurbishment, the business model and their aims/hopes for the future. The staff weren't particularly chatty or helpful, often standing behind the bar ignoring me or waiting for others to serve me. It is clearly aimed at those eating but will cater for off-the-street drinkers. Hours appear open to change, dependant on footfall. I arrived just after 9pm and was told they would be stopping selling alcohol at 9:50. I would suggest that this would not be a place to go drinking and expect (or afford) to spend the whole night in. There appears to be a no smoking on the premises - which may extend to the entire property as I could not see a smoking area or ashtrays on the outside tables. It's early days for the newly re-opened H&F I will call in again in the near future to see how it's progressed.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Only recently opened. Decor and premises were excellent. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. Service was rather slow. Of three meals two were adequate, steak pie with only puff pastry on top not proper short crust pastry, and fish and chips served on a too small a plate making it difficult to eat. And then as a retro dive back in history, a liver and mash with peas was actually inedible, the meat being tough and tasteless like a piece of shoe leather, not to be recommended. We think the management needs to up their food provider to a higher level to match the prices charged and to match the wonderful decor that they have achieved.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Enjoyed our first evening at H & F although food took over an hour to be served at our table. Husbands steak was tiny but the steak pie was delicious. Bread and butter pudding and custard was a hit as was jam roly poly. Our waitress, Paige, was an exceptionally nice young lady and Richard the Manager was extremely affable. There are bound to be teething problems with any new business and we wish them all the best. The decor is beautiful as ever are the grounds with a play area for the children.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Highly recommending this place - even my little frenchie approved! Big shout out to Jo and Faith for looking after us so well. Food, service, decor and surroundings all immaculate! Lush to bump into some old friends and made some new ones whilst there as genuinely everyone is just really friendly. Great for kids with the amazing secure play area outside and also (as mentioned!) dog friendly. The menu is really extensive so there’s something for everyone. The 1920s one is absolutely fab though! Bit of nostalgia. Parking also really great and access for disabilities was really good! Seriously, if you’ve not been…go! 💕 this may just be a new fav place - The Horse and Farrier 💕”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Absolutely beautiful food! Had read the reviews and was worried at first but could not have been proven more wrong. Sophie was an absolute delight! Great customer service and cracking banter! Food was brilliant, great quality and good choice. Thank you, will definitely return”