The Kings Arms Hotel

OK, we stayed at the Hive and went for a quick drink at the Kings, ended up staying all evening. Given a warm welcome by all the locals and staff, joined the quiz night, all in all highly recommended, loved it .

Nice pub, just nipped in for a drink didn’t eat. The barmaid only spoke to say the price of the drinks. Sat near the bar and this seems to be the experience everyone is getting. Both barmaids look so unhappy and not a smile between them. Beer expensive as well

We've just got back from our stay here. Everything was excellent! Lovely staff, who worked hard to make sure we were taken care of and had everything we needed. The rooms are cosy, clean and tidy, the food and drink was delicious and our dogs, Dougal and Alfie were very grateful of the treats they were given. We can't wait to stay here next year! Thanks again for our lovely stay.

Lovely old style welcoming pub with 4 great ales, generous food (have the pie!!!!) and we booked a table easily enough just by booking a day in advance, you can just buy a beer and sit outside at the covered heated tables if you want. Definitely going there again. Made our stay in Hawkshead really fabulous. (unlike the rest of Hawkshead's pubs where we couldn't get in even for just for a quick pint! They only served pub guests apparently)

A very pretty pub in beautiful Hawkshead. Had lunch there and we were so disappointed. Cumberland sausage was not proper traditional Cumberland, just cheap pork sausage, lumpy mash and cold peas swimming in gravy, we felt £30 was very steep for such basic food. Staff also need to give their customers the odd smile too!

Nice food, and good option of vegan burger. Very tasty!
Prices are probably too high for what you get. Maybe more salad on the side?
Good family atmosphere, allowing dogs even indoors.

Managed to get a table outside but fully booked inside. Took our order, no issues. A small choice of food but seemed to accommodate most people. A nice little location in the square but didn't think much of the food unfortunately. Couldn't taste the food, just the oil it had been cooked in. Left half of it as I really couldn't eat anymore. Perhaps just a bad day judging on the reviews but I won't return.

Food expensive but appalling. Two meals for £30 and both went back virtually uneaten. Waitress asked how meal was but must have mistaken my 'pained grimace' for a smile as she didn't hang about for any comments. Thai green fish curry was full of new potatoes with a scattering of fish and prawn crackers must have been baked in the oven as they were brittle and hard and a bit of an odd colour. Haddock and salmon fishcake was like cardboard and have no flavour. Waste of money- most plates were going back mostly uneaten - hopefully they take note of that and learn from it

The cheesy fries on the menu outside, is what brought us inside, CURIOSITY.

The small tavern/hotel was cozy and friendly. We weren't very hungry, so just had the Cheesy Chips. They were small potatoes, cut in pieces then probably (I'm guessing) oven-baked with white cheddar cheese melted on top. Quite delicious try with ketchup. The seating was rather low. The establishment also has rooms to rent. I think it would be a nice place to stay.

What a great little place!! It's a pub, a restaurant, and a hotel all in one. I can't speak for the hotel portion (as they were already booked out when I tried to make reservations) but the bar was great. Bartenders Andy and Jamie were friendly and attentive. A great selection of beer - lots of local stuff to try which is awesome. At dinnertime we were greeted by the owner, Ed, who politely inquired about our experience at the Kings, which felt very welcoming. The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious - mushrooms stuffed with cheese, bacon, and walnuts preceded the lamb henry

I have been going to hawkshead since i was a tot and now that i am older i still return at least twice a year! the kings arms has been my favourite pub since i can remember; food, atmosphere and the owners are great so cant wait to return :-D