Our recent trip to Coniston was ruined by the attitude and prices of beer in this pub, where they found it acceptable to charge £7.60 for 2 pintsof Fosters larger. We were going to stay for a second night but decided to move on after this disgusting example of taking the pi** out of good honest people, Shame on you... more

Went into this pub initialy to enquire about local campsites. However after being charged £7.37 for one pint of coniston local bitter and a glass of house white we decided not to bother with coniston after all. more

our third visit .....no change still excellent food top class beer and the room was spacious clean and an oh soooooooooo comfy bed after a long day.the staff are very good but the breakfast is th best ive had in any other hotel in cumbria....we will go back when ever in that area... more

We have just returned from doing the cumbria way ,our first stay was the Black Bull in Coniston .The Great beer and food after a long day's walk was very welcoming The accomadation was also axellent .It wasn't our first visit and it won't be our last . more

Just back after a stay at the Black Bull Inn in Coniston. All i can say is that the staff are wonderful particuarly the owners. The hotel is comfortable and in a great position, only 10 mins from the lake. The breakfasts are fantastic. In addition they have their own brewery which is attached to the pub. Genuinely, the Bluebird... more

Stayed for 1 night to climb the Old Man. Nice welcome, good selection of food for a Sunday night. Nice Bluebird bitter. Room was in the annex. Nice size, warm, clean. Staff very friendly & helpful. more

Just returned from a wonderful weekend here. We were looking for a dog friendly pub as we own a Chocolate Labrador and this place exceeded our expectations! We have stayed in pubs/hotels where dogs are welcome before but never like this. Although Meg (our dog) wasn't allowed in the restaurant, she was allowed in every other area of the bar... more

First visit to the Lake District. Chose the Black Bull due to the brewery. Room was a cottage out back. Woken at 7am every day by brewery workers. Room was clean and comfy. Shower was strong and hot! Breakfast was the best we've had anywhere. Plenty of it. Bar. Good, well served, selection of real ales. Evening menu was a... more

Arrived at the hotel soaking wet from a day's walking, and it was just what we needed. Comfortable room with much needed hot water in the bath and radiators. Real pull is the lovely beer which was well deserved and received after a long day on the Cumbria way! Food in the pub was good. more