Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 1638 reviews

What User likes about The Royal:
This restaurant is a fantastic spot to have lunch after visiting Aira Force. There is plenty of room to sit with your dog and the staff is very welcoming. We can't fault anything- we only had sandwiches and chips, but they were of incredible quality and tasted delicious. We would love to return to try the rest of the menu, which looked equally fantastic. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Royal:
Stayed here for one night our room was ok but the floors were very creaky so you could here the other guests moving around. Evening meal was nice, breakfast was very disappointing smoked salmon was hard and my partners breakfast was over cooked! Staff were...very friendly and welcoming. There is a nice beer garden and very dog friendly. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Nicole
01.07.2024 - 17:16

We booked at the Dockray after walking past it on the Aira Force walk. It looked good so we looked online for the menu which was varied. I e-mailed the owner to...

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Roundy
01.07.2024 - 17:16

We had dinner here when staying in a holiday cottage locally recently. We enjoyed all our meals. Mum had the rabbit casserole and enjoyed trying something diffe...

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Adventure437978
01.07.2024 - 17:16

Whereas many local pubs have just one vegetarian choice, the Royal at Dockray has five, meaning that even during a 3-night stay locally I was able to make a pos...

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294katiea
01.07.2024 - 17:16

An amazing spot for lunch after walking up from Aira Force. Plenty of outdoor space to sit with the dog and a friendly welcome. Can’t fault the food at all, we...

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imogenr252
01.07.2024 - 17:16

Where do I start, our visit to the Royal Hotel was perfect and I would love to go again. We wer greeted with a lovely Scottish lady who was our host for the ent...

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 10 reviews

Here in the middle of 11 miles to foot, lunch, lots of food and service was excellent and really good value for money. just what for the trek back to the websit...

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Good decor and one of the only restaurants around which had availability for dinner. Good decor, very helpful hardworking staff and good meal. Thank you

Located between the A66 and Ullswater we dropped in for lunch. We picked this as it was just slightly away from Ullswater and wouldn't be overcrowded. Plenty of...

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Stayed here for one night our room was ok but the floors were very creaky so you could here the other guests moving around. Evening meal was nice, breakfast was...

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We were in the area las Wednesday, and stumbled on this place by chance. Nice outdoor dining area. We went for lunch. I personally can vouch for the beef and on...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 349 reviews
Ian
27.12.2023 - 00:04

This is a fantastic pub/hotel where we did not stay overnight, but stopped in for food and drinks. The food and drinks were both excellent, with a good selectio...

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Mili
27.12.2023 - 00:04

The hotel was pleasant, but lacked in room options. However, there were many other positive aspects. Nearby activities included the Aira waterfall. The rooms we...

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sharon
27.12.2023 - 00:04

The restaurant has a fantastic beer garden with a giant chess board and a spacious car park. The menu offers a good variety of options. We enjoyed our food outs...

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Laurie
27.12.2023 - 00:04

Enjoyed a well deserved cold beer with friends in the garden after hiking to and from Gowbarrow Fell.

Chris
27.12.2023 - 00:04

Stayed for 2 nights in a room above the bar/restaurant. Nice and peaceful, attentive staff. Great breakfast between 0830-0930. Had a lovely cheeseboard after an...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 223 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 209 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 957 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 249 reviews

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