The Smithy Inn in South Lakeland

Traditional cuntry pub offering great reasonably priced food. Welcoming, friendly staff and locals alike.

Went here for lunch today. Amazingly they were serving their regular extensive menu and daily specials alongside a Christmas pre-order menu. We chose to eat from the regular menu and had the best roast beef dinner either of us had ever eaten. The beef was plentiful and literally melted in the mouth, the Yorkshire pudding well-risen and the vegetables perfectly cooked. Although the portions were generous, we still both managed home-made bread and butter pudding for dessert, served in a pond of creamy custard. The pudding was just like my Mum used to make and was absolutely delicious! Washed down with Thwaites Festive ale….a perfect pre-Christmas lunch.

Have been to lunch with my sisters and brother in-law today .had a fantastic meal , service was excellent and staff very warm and friendly.would recommended to everyone.merry Christmas to you all

Fabulous place for food and drinks, well worth a visit.

Very busy so have to book. Great food, good value and excellent service from the staff.

Being new to the area we thought we would try this pub again as it’s now our local. Been in Twice before and was met with the same rude attitude from a female member of staff not even letting me finish what I’m saying before interrupting me in a not so nice or professional manner. She advised me that they are full and not taking anyone else for food. But that is not what I was even asking. So just finished our drinks and left. If your passing through I would give this pub a miss. There are plenty of others around to choose from. We will certainly be getting in the car and going else where from now on…

Friendly fast efficient service,good food,large portions and all at competitive prices and good and varied menu

Good food and always made welcome

We love this pub/restaurant and regularly enjoy eating here with friends. We can always rely on a warm welcome and consistently excellent home cooked food, served by friendly staff. It never disappoints, we have never had a bad meal , and highly recommend it to anyone looking for value for money.

We can always guarantee a warm welcome and excellent home cooked food at the Smithy Inn. We regularly visit with friends to enjoy a meal from the varied menu, served by friendly and attentive staff. It never disappoints and we can highly recommend it to anyone who wants a tasty meal and value for money.

Food was great and staff were friendly

Food was delicious, generous portions. Staff were friendly. We hadnt booked but managed to get a table but I would think at weekends & summer months booking would be necessary

Called for lunch, nice food, good beer, very happy.

Very nice place for a nice meal it's well worth a visit

Lovely traditional village pub with a warm welcome. Very friendly and engaging staff. Sunday lunch was superb and great value too! Highly recommended!

As per usual the roast dinners were fabulous 👌 Steak pie is the best.

Spot on. Fantastic food, the staff are very attentive and the beer (Thwaites gold) is now my favourite.

Lovely staff, pub is comfy and good atmosphere. Food was amazing and very good value for money. Easy to find, with plenty of parking. Well recommended

Lovely place, food delicious and service excellent. Close to M6, so a nice break away from our north to south motorway journey. Recommended.

Lovely place, friendly staff, excellent food,A1 experience

Very nice friendly pub, the staff friendly and helpful

Great food and great atmosphere with excellent service

Couldn't have asked for anything more. Friends recommended The Smithy and it didnt disappoint us. We took our two small dogs and they were made welcome. A great atmosphere with friendly staff was just the start. The quality of the food and the top service added to our lovely evening. Great service, great food, beat that! Don't hesitate to try it!

Never had a bad meal Food always hot home made and freshly cooked The Chicken kiev is amazing. Love this pub.

Decided to stop here for lunch on route from Glasgow to Cornwall rather than use a soulless motorway service station. Seeing as It's only a 5 /6 min drive off the M6. So glad we did, food was excellent as was the service, the young guys behind the bar couldn't have been more helpful. Would highly recommend it to anyone travelling on the M6. We'll definitely use it anytime we're heading north or south again.

First visit here Lovely staff and great service Plus there's a lovely beer 🍺 garden around the back 👍

Nice food and at reasonable prices. Good selection of drinks. Not much more you could want from a nice country pub.

We will be coming back, popped in for a drink. Busy with sunday lunch, but the staff made sure everyone was served promptly, and from conversations with those eating, food was of the highest standard.

We come here fairly often and it's always a good meal and great value. Tom and his staff are great hosts, the beer and cellar are well kept and you can always rely on them for a tasty no-nonsense meal at a fair price

Just been to The Smithy for lunch and it was super. The service was excellent, nothing was too much trouble and we were well looked after

Lovely, helpful staff and a welcoming atmosphere

Proper old-school English pub good beer and great food and service with a smile just the off chance passing on my way back from the lake district me and my partner left reluctantly haha

Good selection of beers. Food was good, quick service and value for money.

Not to busy plenty of folk eating a large premises outside seating & play area for those requiring such

Came across this lovely old traditional pub while walking along the canal from Twetfield. First time visiting here and it certainly won't be the last. Friendly, welcoming and efficient staff throughout. Good selection of drinks available at very competitive prices. Busy too and quite a lot of people having something to eat. Menu looks good. Just check opening times before heading here, as times vary depending on day.

What a pleasant surprise, after walking along the canal tow path from Tewitfield. Lovely old traditional pub with loads of character. Friendly and welcoming staff. Made to feel very welcome indeed.

Me and my friend Darius came here for what we imagined would be a beautiful dinner but little did we know it would be the exact opposite😡!! Firstly we were greeted by an extremely zesty waiter and we ordered some bread for a starter but instead of bringing it to us the waiter kept on saying in the zestiest thickest Yorkshire accent possible, “there’s bread here,” and made poor Darius retrieve it from the stairs🤬🤬! Additionally the butter was oddly white, gloopy and incredibly sticky 🤢🤢🤮 For our main me and Darius shared the notorious davisons cheeseboard of the day 😁😆 but we were disgusted to find the cheese was really smelly crusty and a bit green when we questioned the zesty Waiter he replied by saying he hadn’t cleaned that area for a while 😳! To top this horror show off I saw this poor guy in the toilets getting pumped from behind by a bald man (see 👇 ) Won’t ever return 🤮🤬

Absolute horror ! Me and my boyfriend Kayden went on a date here and my goodness it was disturbingly bad we ordered the pie of the day which was creamy leek pie 🥧 we had never tried it before and wanted to give this local Holme delicacy a go 😋 however the pastry was green and stunk the leeks were hairy and there were odd yellow bits in the pie the cream must’ve expired 😳🤮 When me and kayden went to the bathroom to throw up we were met by two disturbing individuals ( see images ) who were sharing a cubicle and making strange squeals then kayden went to the ladies bathroom as he is accepted into both and was appalled to find what can be described as a revision session gone rogue with these three individuals 😳 Upon fleeing the cursed pub we stumbled across a waiter attempting to stomp on a helpless man 😞 Won’t return 👋👋

Amazing chicken in tarragon and lemon meringue pie. Warm, cosy and welcoming. I would definitely recommend.

Friendly staff, unpretentious and honest country pub. The food is amazing: fresh, tasty and good portions. We had the fish and chips which were top class and the roast beef special: beautifully cooked and plenty of thick slices. Cannot fault! We will be recommending and be back!!

Wow!! What an amazing place! We visited for a Wedding and popped in for drinks before we went to the Church! From the moment we walked in everything was perfect! Lovely staff brilliant beer and wine! Off to the Church then we returned to The Smithy Inn for the Wedding Reception. Tom and his amazing staff couldn’t do enough for us! Always smiling! The food was absolutely second to none Considering the amount of us all served at once beautifully presented and delicious! Thank you so much for making a special day even better! We will be back Xx

Not in Carnforth but rather in Holme, a village some distance to the north. No frills local. Lamentable choice of beers. Food unpretentious and good value. Interior of the bar area is dark and cavernous. We preferred the beer garden.

Brilliant as always...nothing too much trouble

Well well well% Heard such good things about this place LIES. got sat down and ordered a 50/50 loaf but the waiter wouldn't bring it to me and just kept shouting "there bread here" next to the stairs. For my main I had the davison deluxe cream cheese bagel and it was superb the salty texture really complemented the bagel 🥯 For desert I ordered meatballs but only 1 came out 🤬. For entertainment an oap choir came in and started singing the home alone theme tune. It was boring me and I went into the toilets and my waiter was giving somebody from the choir a cream cheese fountain. 5/5 won't be back

Dreadful !! Went in for what I thought would be a nice meal but was welcomed by a very violent waiter who threatened to whip me (see below) I ordered a burger and was shocked to find it was completely pink with splodges of strange sticky white patches smothered all over it 🤢. Then to top it off a man was using the ladies bathroom to tan which is creepy and utterly disturbing !! 😳

I was firstly greeted with such warmth by one of their youth staff which really edged me for what was yet to come. For one of my dishes I asked for the ‘Davisons Cheeseboard of The Day’ - and well I must say was absolutely mouthwatering! It was such an aesthetically pleasing moment when I placed it within mouth, the cheese almost just disintegrated via the touch of my tongue delicately and the texture, taste and comfort was tip top top of the tree! I will definitely be asking for that again for my next visit to The Smithy Inn (If they don’t run out lol). I decided to come with my beloved Joe (with an E), as we like to sing choirs together, we thought it would be a fantastic idea to welcome fellow customers with a sing song and offer them John 316 merchandise. The reception we received from this by the Holme community was exceptional. One downside of our experience is that a certain ‘D1’ and ‘D2’ were having a fight with each other inside the male toilets. This made me feel extremely uncomfortable and so I asked them to stop, in which they responded by touching me inappropriately. Overall, a brilliant trip to the Smithy Inn and I can’t wait to return another time. Thanks. Paul.

It had its ups and downs ! I went with my family of 10 and it started off very well the waiters welcomed us very nicely and sat us down but then they didn’t take our order and instead fed us raw meat with a special white sauce sourced from the pub itself ! The white sauce was very sticky and tasted off and the raw meat was inedible! My eldest yao pong was violently ill and my daughter pang ying yao got impregnated ! Will not be returning

Terrible ! I came here for what I thought would be a pleasant, gourmet lunch but the first problem came when it was revealed there was no schnitzel on the menu !! so I reluctantly settled for soup with a side of cheesy mash however the soup had a strange salty undertone and the cheesy mash tasted and smelled completely off, when I questioned the staff they said the cheese came from the waiters themselves ! And to top it off when I went to the LADIES bathroom I was met by a disturbing MAN in the cubicle !! will never return !

Another dreadful experience 🤬. Ordered salmon and marzipan, the salmon came out still moving and the marzipan was moldy. I was disgusted so snuck into the back and was shocked when I saw a scene out of ratatouille, A MOUSE WAS MAKING THE FOOD. The kitchen was in dreadful condition random lakes of liquid everywhere (not sure what it was).

Recommend the beef and onion baguette. Supern

Wow Wow Wow what a horrible day. Firstly I was rudely greeted at the door by a male member of staff. When I was eventually sat down in the corner they took ages to get my drinks😠. Next I needed the toilet and on my way I saw inside the kitchen and I thought I was the cheddar man but this chef was collecting his own cheddar and grating it onto plates🤢. Then this guy kept looking at me strangely(see below)⬇️ won't be returning any time soon😒

We had a lovely meal. Great service and very friendly

Welcoming pub. No pressure to dress up as everyone there from dressy, casual, biking, wellies, child and pet friendly. Food is excellent as is the service and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend. You visit, advisable to phone and check if you need to book a table, very popular

Food is excellent and the staff were friendly and attentive

Amazing Food Five of us have been working at Burton Services and needed a place for our evening meal. Doing some online research I came across the Smithy Inn, Milnthorpe Rd, Holme, Carnforth LA6 1PS. What amazing food they do, we all had different items form the menu and everyone was happy with what they had ordered. I had the Steak pie, having eaten many pies over the years I can say this was the best ever !. Quit often you get lumps of fat and gristle, but the Smithy Pie was just solid perfect meat. On our next visit a few days later I had the Fish & Chips again cooked to perfection. Our team will certainly be going back a few more times over the coming weeks while we are working in the area. What a gem of a Public House and Restaurant, well worth a visit if you are in the area.

We visited the Smithy Inn after a recommendation from a couple we got chatting to in a local hotel.When we called in to look at the menu and have a quick drink we were made extremely welcome so we decided to book a table for an evening meal. The food was delicious ( so was the wine/ beer) the staff were extremely hard working and helpful. I had the chilli and my husband had the burger - all hot, tasty and excellent value. Will definitely be calling again

Always a welcoming smile, food is excellent,

Excellent service and food. Friendly staff.

Roast beef and the beef pie were so tender. Well worth a visit.

Good food good value Great atmosphere

Big portion of hot food. Nice building and local walks. Good beers. Variety of menu and special board. Best to book in holidays and weekends. 555 bus Lancaster to Keswick stops outside. Near to M6 junction with A65.

We really enjoyed our meal. It was brilliant.

This pub saved me today run out of fuel miles from home took me to garage get some fuel life saver thank you

Visited this traditional village pub and the interior wasn't disappointing either. Locals were all standing and sitting by the bar talking. Staff were very welcoming and shown to a table and took our drinks order. Let's get to the food.......we ordered lamb shank that came with mashed potato and a variety of fresh veg and homemade steak pie that was served with homemade chips and a variety of fresh veg (green beans, broccoli and carrots) portions were generous. There was a cake display cabinet by the tables and the cakes looked very tempting apple pie, lemon meringue pie, fudge cake, cheesecake, roulade and more........ unfortunately I was too full to manage a cake. Can't wait to visit here again!

One if not my favourite hostelry. The Landlord Tom and his wife Pam are stupendouse hosts. Pam looks after the food side in a strong and serious manner , whilst Tom is in control of the bar and hospitality second to none. The atmosphere is tremendous , and the warmth , unequalled.

Top Class, Christmas get together.

First time in really good service and meals.

We were recommended to try the Sunday Lunch at the Smithy Inn. The food was okay, no complaints, but it wasn't stunning as I'd been led to believe. The staff were very lovely though and we enjoyed the atmosphere. To improve my rating I would need a much tastier gravy......

Warm,friendly and welcoming and great service and food

Came her to do the pub quiz with my family, had a really great time. Didn't order any food so can't say anything about that, but there was a good selection of drinks and the staff was really friendly. We had a really fun night and can't wait to return to do it again.

Really good value good pub grub pleasant staff

Early evening meal on Sunday. Landlord super friendly. Meal served quickly. I had the small plate but this was an ample portion. Good value for money.

We popped in here on the off chance they would allow our 3 dogs. They were more than welcoming and the food was amazing.

Absolutely fantastic food staff amazingly friendly and atmosphere very welcoming

Great food here, no fancy nonsense just honest wholesome food with great ingredients. Very traditional British pub with very cosy, great for a drink with friends or family. Friendly owner and staff.

Loved it here I was very dubious when I entered as its very old fashioned and felt a bit intimidating cause everyone knew each other but we were made to feel welcome and the food was amazing I ordered Sunday dinner and it was perfect there was actually too much meat for me but not for my partner I dont say that often I hope this never changes cause it would lose that old school type pub but I got more for my money here than I would in a restaurant I was so impressed

Go here regularly food good and reasonably priced and friendly staff 😋

Managed to get a table at short notice, staff were very attentive, food good and piping hot, reasonable wait time and the beer was kept well. Highly recommended

Lovely staff and food. Very enjoyable, we will be returning.

Nice pub great service and tasty food , I had the Lamb shank and Anne the St George steak would certainly go there again 👍

Good food. Good atmosphere. Friendly staff

Drink choice ***** Ambience ***** Food ***** Price ***** Staff ***** Great traditional pub food at a good price, really friendly staff, how did I not find this place sooner?? If you're in the area it's a must visit, what are you waiting for??? (if carlsberg did reviews) Probably the best steak n ale pie I've had,

Really welcoming, warm and rural. Was very busy when I went in ( Tuesday evening) suggest if you want to eat there you book.

It's just objectively the best roast beef. It's amazing.

Found this place nearly a year ago and stopped over recently for food. Did not disappoint, good menu, reasonable prices. Cake fridge looks good. Food was hot and plentiful. When we placed our order we were told straight away it would be a while. The gentleman kept us informed about the order. Not too far a detour from the M6.

Called in on the off chance of a table for 4 at lunchtime. The pub was busy. I asked the 'gentleman ' behind the bar if they had a free table and his answer was 'No we havent' and looked away. I was taken aback at his rudeness. The food may be good but I won't be back to try it if this is an example of how potential customers are treated.

A nice treat with all the family

Called in on the off chance couldn't have been more helpful as they were very busy managed to get us a table for 4, not a long wait for the food to arrive and it was piping hot and real value for money 2 of us had hot roast beef baguette with onions and gravy melt in the mouth beef will visit again without a doubt.

Un hallazgo en nuestro viaje a Edimburgo. Restaurant típico, con gente local, comida típica y ambiente tranquilo. Yo quería tomar Prosecco y tenían botellas individuales así que maravilloso, buena cerveza local también. Platos contundentes y bien presentados. Atendido por jóvenes muy amables.

Lovely food and a nice varied menu, we all enjoyed the food

Good country pub, Guinness scored a 7.0.

Great food, staff friendly and helpful, landlord nice and talkative. Would recommend.

Exactly what a village pub should be.

Fabulous as usual,bistro steak fantastic

Fantastic building totally unspoiled. Food is excellent!

Went on recommendation, now we know why, food and drinks were excellent

Just had lunch here fab food staff cant do enough for you made our buster chocolate lab welcome to 😋😋👌👌

Found this place by accident and we were very hungry lol, the food was absolutely fabulous and very generous portions, we had the Sunday roast and would recommend it very strongly.

Fantastic village pub. Great beers and good pub food. Lots of staff and vibrant atmosphere.

Good ale, Good food, Good price & Friendly staff, Dog Friendly & right opposite to 555 bus stop what's not to like !