I come to the lakes twice a year and love nothing better than the steak pies. This one tasted fine but it has the lakes record for the smallest. About 2 inches square. The one from the Fox & Hounds at Ennerdale is 3 x the size. Had to go home and have something else to eat.
March 2024
Great pub to stop for food and a
January 2024
5 star as this is the only place in the bale and if this place wasn’t going what would there be? So fair play to those doing the shift and keeping this alive. Thanks. Shop near b, great walks round the back not just up Scafell. Campsite nearby too. Camp near the wall for wind protection.
Ritson's Bar is famous for its real ales and good food, catering for walkers and others who want to experience the remote beauty of Wasdale Head.
Indoor and outdoor tables, with some near the beck at the rear sheltered in case of bad weather.
New in 2021 is outdoor catering at the rear from our Bistro for those who want quick service, with our full range of food and drink available to order indoors.
Campers breakfasts (bacon rolls, tea, coffee etc) served in the mornings, full service available from 11am (noon on Sundays) to 11pm all year round.