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What to order
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
Recommended multiple times for being homemade, delicious, and a standout dessert that people specifically praised and would order again.
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Roast Dinner
Frequently praised in several reviews for being excellent, with mentions of tender meat, great gravy, massive Yorkshire puddings, and generous portions.
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Fish And Chips
Recommended for its tasty batter, non-greasy finish, and good value, with one review noting the gluten-free batter option as a big bonus.
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Sunday Roast
Highlighted as amazing and one of the best meals at the pub, with fresh ingredients, generous portions, and especially good gravy.
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Steak
Praised as 'best steak ever' and described as beautifully presented with amazing chips, making it one of the strongest main-dish recommendations.
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Roast Beef
Specifically recommended in the Sunday roast reviews for being pink, flavorful, and served with excellent gravy and Yorkshire puddings.
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Turkey Dinner
Recommended as part of the Sunday roast, with reviews praising the meat quality, fresh vegetables, and overall balance of the meal.
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Beef Burger
Mentioned as very nice and enjoyed by diners, making it a solid recommendation among the pub-style mains.
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Ham Hock
Recommended because it was described as tender and flavoursome, showing it was a well-executed main dish.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 5 PM |
About The Belle Vue, Papcastle
The Belle Vue, Papcastle is a British restaurant in Cockermouth, Cumbria. It serves lunch, dinner, and dessert in a casual, cozy setting with dine-in and outdoor seating. Reviews consistently praise the friendly staff, generous portions, and traditional pub food, especially Sunday roasts, homemade chips, Yorkshire puddings, and gluten free options. Guests also note the warm welcome, clean dining room, and good value for money.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is The Belle Vue, Papcastle known for?
It is best known for Sunday roasts, especially the sirloin of beef and turkey dinners with large Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, and rich gravy. Reviewers also repeatedly mention fish and chips, scampi and chips, and homemade chips as standout pub dishes.
What dishes are most recommended at The Belle Vue, Papcastle?
The most recommended dishes are the Sunday roast, fish and chips, scampi and chips, and the large Cumberland sausage, with the ham hock also singled out for being tender and flavoursome. For dessert, sticky toffee pudding and chocolate orange drizzle cake are mentioned as popular finishes.
What is the atmosphere like at The Belle Vue, Papcastle?
The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with a fireplace or log burner, a clean dining room, and a pub full of character and charm. It suits families, groups, and solo diners, and reviewers mention it as relaxed, peaceful, and welcoming for children and visitors alike.
Is The Belle Vue, Papcastle good value?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly call it good value for money, especially for the large portions and fresh-cooked pub food. The price range is £20–30, and one review noted two mains, two desserts, and four alcoholic drinks for £74, while another had gluten free fish and chips for £12 and said it was more than enough.
Does The Belle Vue, Papcastle have gluten free options?
Yes, reviewers specifically mention that anything done in batter can be gluten free, including the chips, which is a major plus for coeliacs. One guest ordered the gluten free lite bite fish and chips for £12 and said it was delicious and filling.
Is parking available at The Belle Vue, Papcastle?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Belle Vue, Papcastle have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Belle Vue, Papcastle offers vegan options.
Is The Belle Vue, Papcastle kid-friendly?
Yes, The Belle Vue, Papcastle is good for kids.
