Allerdale
Galloping Horse

Galloping Horse

95 Main Road, Allerdale, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Pizza • British


"As someone who enjoys dining out and trying new restaurants, I was extremely disappointed by my recent experience at The Galloping Horse. From the moment I walked in, I knew that this would not be a dining experience worth remembering. To start with, it was clear that the food at this establishment was not made fresh. Everything tasted as though it had been cooked from frozen, and lacked the depth of flavor and texture that comes with freshly prepared ingredients. The vegetables were limp and flavorless, the meat was dry and tough, and even the sauces lacked the vibrant, complex flavors that are characteristic of homemade cooking. I was thoroughly disappointed by the quality of the food, which left me feeling unsatisfied and wishing I had gone somewhere else. The chips were particularly bad. They tasted cheap and flavorless, like they had been purchased in bulk from a discount warehouse store. They were clearly not made fresh and lacked the crispy texture and salty flavor that makes them such a beloved side dish. I couldn't help but feel like I was eating something that had been thrown together quickly and without care. To make matters worse, the prices at The Galloping Horse were extremely high, especially given the low quality of the food. I felt like I was being ripped off, paying exorbitant prices for food that tasted like it had been sitting in the freezer for weeks. It's clear that this restaurant is more interested in making a quick profit than in providing its customers with a quality dining experience. Overall, I cannot recommend The Galloping Horse to anyone who is looking for a satisfying meal. The food is clearly not made with care or attention to detail, and the prices are far too high for what you get. Save yourself the disappointment and look for another restaurant that will provide you with a more enjoyable dining experience."

Oddfellows Arms

Oddfellows Arms

Caldbeck, CA7 8EL, Allerdale, United Kingdom

Full • Fish • Steak • Balti


"Do not eat here if you have allergies. Before we receive a reply like other reviews suggesting it is an Oddfellows elsewhere in Cumbria, yes this is the one in Caldbeck. And odd is right. We visited on Sunday 21 July at 6:15pm though didn 't get our food until almost 8:30pm. There were 9 of us, but it is just pub grub....The service was okay, not very attentive from certain staff, but this wasn 't a big deal to us. The food was extremely slow but we were happy when it arrived. Two of our group ordered 12 pieces of scampi with chilli and garlic glaze which cost extra. They received 11 pieces of plain non glazed scampi. There was just one option for vegan food (a burger... and two vegans ordered these burgers which were served with dairy coleslaw. They were not made aware of this until they asked....even though dairy is an allergen, which is concerning. To top it all off, despite informing the server at the beginning of the visit of my shellfish allergy, cross contamination occurred in the kitchen and I had an allergic reaction. I was patronised and told that I could put my mind at ease because they 're very good with allergens in the kitchen here....I was mid allergic reaction at the time.....Anyway they clearly realised this and took off the price of my food and added a small discount to the bill so that £23 was taken off of the £160 bill in total....as a solution to potentially giving three people an allergic reaction and succeeding in one case....SHOCKING. One star is generous."