The Belle Vue, Papcastle
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About The Belle Vue, Papcastle
In Papcastle, The Belle Vue is a British restaurant serving Sunday roasts with beef, turkey, and a large Yorkshire pudding. Fish and chips also appears on the menu, with a gluten-free batter option for those who need it, and meals across the board are served in large portions. The dining room includes a fireplace, and dogs are welcome at the table. It opens Tuesday to Sunday, closing Mondays, and reservations are required, with tables booked or phoned ahead. A large car park sits opposite the pub for anyone driving in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, steak and kidney pudding, large portion sizes and gluten free fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, steak and kidney pudding, large portion sizes and gluten free fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most repeated praise, with reviewers singling out the sirloin of beef, turkey dinner, and the massive Yorkshire puddings alongside generous veg and gravy described as "to die for." Close behind, the steak and kidney pudding, Cumberland sausage and scampi, and the Sizzling Duck Platter get named as standouts, and a Coeliac diner notes that anything battered, including the chips, is gluten free. Portions are repeatedly called large and good value, with one couple paying £74 for two mains, two puddings and four drinks. Staff across visits are described as friendly, attentive and helpful, and the fireplace-lit, decorated interior earns steady mentions as clean and welcoming. The only recurring gripe is a wish for more real ales on the menu, and one visitor found the place surprisingly quiet despite feeling it deserved to be busier. Several reviewers say they plan to return, one making it their family's new Christmas tradition.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most repeated praise, with reviewers singling out the sirloin of beef, turkey dinner, and the massive Yorkshire puddings alongside generous veg and gravy described as "to die for." Close behind, the steak and kidney pudding, Cumberland sausage and scampi, and the Sizzling Duck Platter get named as standouts, and a Coeliac diner notes that anything battered, including the chips, is gluten free. Portions are repeatedly called large and good value, with one couple paying £74 for two mains, two puddings and four drinks. Staff across visits are described as friendly, attentive and helpful, and the fireplace-lit, decorated interior earns steady mentions as clean and welcoming. The only recurring gripe is a wish for more real ales on the menu, and one visitor found the place surprisingly quiet despite feeling it deserved to be busier. Several reviewers say they plan to return, one making it their family's new Christmas tradition.
Featured reviews
- S B
“We had a wonderful experience here! The staff were very pleasant, polite, and attentive. They communicated so well with each other and were genuinely respectful and friendly, it was lovely to see. The food was excellent. We had the steak and kidney pudding, and it was traditional heaven, served with fresh, delicious chips! The place is clean, beautifully decorated, and has such a lovely atmosphere. A big shout-out to the owners and the whole team for creating such a welcoming place. Music was also great, just the right volume, so you could comfortably have a conversation while still enjoying some great hits! Overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!”
- Gary Williams
“Went here on Sunday with my family ( 9 of us in total). The Sunday dinner was amazing. Would definitely go back the next time we are in the area.”
- Geoff Ward
“I chose this pub because it was a good half way meeting place for me and my cousin, who happened to be in the Lake District at the same time. I had no idea what the pub was going to be like but it wasn't central Cockermouth, which was …”
- Lawrie White
“Absolutely fantastic!! Well worth a visit, been a few times. Food always good and atmosphere is great.”
- Jacqui Jewell
“Thank you for the outstanding service, beautiful food and lovely welcome that made our 80th birthday party for Dad fantastic. We all left very very happy.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
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Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Highlights· 8
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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- The Honest Lawyer4.21280.9 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Belle Vue, PapcastleGood for kids · Reservations | 4.7649 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, steak and kidney pudding, large portion sizes |
| Shills of Cockermouth Restaurant & DelicatessenOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.7543 | 0.9 mi | £10–50 | hummus sharing board, salmon tacos, sunday roast |
| The Honest Lawyer | 4.2128 | 0.9 mi | — | double cheeseburger, fish cakes and chips, homecut chips |
| The Dovenby ShipWheelchair accessible | 4.3638 | 1.5 mi | — | large portions, mixed grill, roast dinner |
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