Bistro At The Distillery - Allerdale

Amazing place. We were an hour early for a tour of the distillery , and popped in for lunch. Very friendly staff, varied menu of local produce. We both had salads, one Thai beef and one pulled chicken. They were amazing. Table next to us had the open sandwiches which looked just as delicious. We were expecting much, but this place totally surprised us with the quality of food and the service.

Having read all the reviews we decided to visit, had 2 pieces of cake and a cup of tea over £15 with a service charge added. Had to wait for a while to pay, when final got the attention of a waitress she seemed put out and put the bill on the table and left, had to wait again to get the attention of another waitress to pay!

Each year dear old Grandma visits the lakes for a couple of weeks to spend some time with my parents I live just down the road. As a small and random treat, my partner and I took Grandma to lunch after a previous visit to the distillery. The service was efficient and friendly, being sat at a comfortable table and being very accommodating for Gran. The drinks order was taken and arrived in good time. The food menu had a good variety and waiters worked well as a team to ensure that the experience was smooth, enjoyable and well orchestrated. The food arrived in good time and was very enjoyable. What more can I say on this front? We loved it! One point I will comment, as someone who has waited silver service, I enjoyed the waiting staff's professionalism and flow as a team. The atmosphere was spot on!

We promised we would return here after our last visit prior to the pandemic and we did. It’s a great restaurant with a full menu to suit all tastes. Service is great and the price very competitive. Facilities great to cover the age range if our party 14 -90. We will call again.

We visited the distillery for a tour and thought we'd get a spot of lunch in beforehand.The setting of the bistro is crisp and clean. An enjoyable environment.The menu was quite spartan. We both chose the same main and the same dessert, owing to a limited choice. Whether this their menu or a covid thing I don't know. We had the chicken schnitzel followed by the whisky caramel. Both were tasty, well cooked and nicely presented. However, the schnitzel came with mayonnaise which they had decided to smear all over the top. I would have much preferred the flexibility of the sauce on the side. Wife was happy though probably just a personal choice.Service was friendly and attentive.