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About Twa Dogs
Twa Dogs is a pub with rooms on Penrith Rd in Keswick, serving food and drinks and offering overnight stays, open daily. Dogs are welcome, so guests can bring their own dogs along when they visit. The food menu runs to fish, burger and chips, and a roast dinner with turkey and lamb. Tuesdays bring a burger and drink deal. Gluten free options appear on the menu for guests who need them.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, burger, chips and no hand soap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, burger, chips and no hand soap.
Customer Review Summary
Food draws the most praise. One diner calls the roast dinner, turkey and lamb, the best in a long time, and another names the chips as the best they have had, alongside the fish and the burger. A burger and drink deal on Tuesdays is called good value. Reviewers repeatedly describe a friendly welcome from the landlady and bar staff. They also note that the pub accommodated young children, catered well for gluten free and took a dog on a last minute room booking. The rooms draw the complaints. Reviewers call the accommodation old, dated, small and run down, and one says it needs a full revamp, though another found the bed comfy. Two guests report that staff told them hand soap is never supplied in the rooms, and one says this made them question the hygiene practices. One reviewer also describes being sworn at by a male voice when entering after 11pm, with the lights on and the blinds open. The same reviewer had been welcomed by the lady behind the bar earlier that day.
Customer Review Summary
Food draws the most praise. One diner calls the roast dinner, turkey and lamb, the best in a long time, and another names the chips as the best they have had, alongside the fish and the burger. A burger and drink deal on Tuesdays is called good value. Reviewers repeatedly describe a friendly welcome from the landlady and bar staff. They also note that the pub accommodated young children, catered well for gluten free and took a dog on a last minute room booking. The rooms draw the complaints. Reviewers call the accommodation old, dated, small and run down, and one says it needs a full revamp, though another found the bed comfy. Two guests report that staff told them hand soap is never supplied in the rooms, and one says this made them question the hygiene practices. One reviewer also describes being sworn at by a male voice when entering after 11pm, with the lights on and the blinds open. The same reviewer had been welcomed by the lady behind the bar earlier that day.
Featured reviews
- Andy Bamford
“Everything about twa dogs accommodation is very old and dated and desperatly in need of a full revamp. Keswick is such a beautiful place and for the price of £100 per night this accommodation should be of better quality.”
- Dean Gerrard
“What a Place this is.. . So friendly the service is 1000% the FOOD WELL WAHT CAN SAY ........ ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. We came here today to visit Keswick were still in here . Everyone is so friendly”
- KCtimeflies
“7 of us Popped in for a lunch on route to an event. Lovely welcome and a good lunch at reasonable prices. Also good timing, all food was prepared in a comfortable 15-20minutes. Enjoyed it all, no issues and would definitely visit again.”
- Sean Conlon
“Popped in on the way home, from a long hot day on the paddle boards & a hunger / thirst to kill. The pub look quiet unassuming and had a mix of tourist & locals, we decided to eat and glad we did, probably the best chips we've had bar none. The fish was amazing, along with the burger, all served by a friendly land lady. Will definitely be a regular stop off on future trips to Keswick 👌”
- Amy M
“We approached the Twa Dogs Inn after 11pm on Saturday 6th June. The outside lights were on, the bar and inside of the pub was fully lit, and a table of 4 people could clearly be seen through open blinds. I entered the Twa Dogs at 23:13 exactly, as I didn't have the specific opening times to this establishment to hand, and the appearance of the pub was one of a place that was open. The door opened without issue. As I entered the bar area the words "for 'effs' sake" and "just 'eff' off" (obviously a swear word was use but i cant type that) were clearly audible, both phrases spoken by the same male voice. I would assume these terms were directed at me, a potential customer, innocently entering a pub that blatantly appeared to be opened. I refer you again to the open blinds and lights all being on. Very very poor. A quick "We're closed" would have sufficed. Or maybe closing the blinds so people could not see anyone inside, or, I dont know, maybe turning the outside lights off, or even locking the front door? Something common sense would suggest that the place is closed. Maybe its just me. I prefer visual indicators, or locked doors rather than being sworn at. This is very disappointing considering we had a lovely experience there earlier in the day, and the lady behind the bar was running the show seamlessly. I'd say her being so welcoming was the reason we thought to try and pop back, but the bloke who thought expletives were acceptable is the reason we won't be back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“What’s better than gathering around the table with great food, and drinks flowing as freely as the chatter? After all, it’s what the pub is all about, and with our friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, that’s exactly what you get every time you visit.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Twa Dogs
- Bar eS Keswick4.71,0590.6 miWheelchair accessible
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- Dog & Gun4.43,3800.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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- The Bank Tavern4.42,2480.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
lamb shoulder, steak pie, sausage and mash
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twa Dogs | 4.1777 | — | — | roast dinner, burger, chips |
| Bar eS KeswickWheelchair accessible | 4.71,059 | 0.6 mi | — | patatas bravas, goats cheese nachos, cocktails |
| Dog & GunReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.43,380 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | hungarian goulash, steak and ale pie, buttermilk chicken burger |
| The Bank TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,248 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | lamb shoulder, steak pie, sausage and mash |
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