The Sun Inn, Hawkshead

Food is the best in the area - and it's got some competition. The beer lives up to the grub and it's got a nice friendly atmosphere. Gets very busy as it is only a small pub, but a stand-out boozer in an area that can be proud of its boozers.

19 Feb 2005 21:13

The Black Bull Hotel, Coniston

One of the greatest pubs in the universe. Solid food, faultless beer, friendly staff and even its own micro-brewery. Its Old Man bitter - brewed onsite - is worth a three hundred mile round trip on its own.

19 Feb 2005 21:09

The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale

Stunning scenery, a great pint. The Bluebird is (was) to be commended. Remember a fantastic black and white collie - might have lived there - that used to catch beer mats and made sure everyone in the boozer threw one for him. Cute.

19 Feb 2005 21:04