The Flying Pig

3.8 (47)

£25 and under

British

Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BZ

About this restaurant

Dog-friendly
Good for groups
Great for craft beers

The Flying Pig is a traditional family-friendly Lakeland pub, offering fantastic seasonal food, made using only the finest freshest locally sourced ingredients.
We also serve a fantastic selection of local real ales, fine wines from around the world, and a selection of premium lagers and ciders.

We’re lucky enough to be positioned close to several popular walking routes, making us the perfect place to fuel up before a hike or to rest up after a hard day's trekking in the Lake District fells.

Dogs are welcome in our restaurant and bar area.

We also have a deliciously tempting children’s menu with colouring activities to keep your little ones busy.

So whether you’re stopping in for a pint or enjoying a three-course meal with your family, The Flying Pig in Bowness-on-Windermere is your number one choice for a true British pub experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://theflyingpigbowness.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BZ
Area
Crook
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace

Welsh Rarebit£8.95
Posh Cheese on Toast, Homemade Red Onion Marmalade
16hrs Smoked Brisket£9.95
Beer Onions, Melted Monterey Jack Cheese, BBQ Sauce Dip
Homemade Fish Fingers£8.95
Tartare Sauce, Mushy Peas
Cumberland Sausage£8.95
Hand Cut Chips, Jug of Gravy
Breaded Chicken Cutlet£8.95
Crispy Streaky Bacon, Lettuce, Gherkin, BBQ Mayo

Starters

Pitta Bread£7.95
Mixed Olives, Hummus
Homemade Soup£6.95
Bread & Butter
Chicken Liver Parfait£8.50
Red Onion Chutney, Sourdough
Crumbed Whitebait£7.95
Cayenne Pepper Mayo, Lemon
Fresh Mussels£9.95
Peri Peri Sauce, Fresh Herbs, Crusty Bread
The Scotch Egg£8.95
Cider Braised Reb Cabbage, Sharp English Mustard Mayonnaise
Camembert to Share£12.95
Honey Rosemary Baked Camembert, Homemade Red Onion Marmalade, Crusty Bread

Pub Classics

Fish & Chips£16.95
Homemade Beer Batter, Hand Cut Chips, Marrowfat Mushy Peas, Lemon, Homemade Tartare Sauce ~ Gluten Free option available
Beef Burger£16.95
Hand blended by our chefs using high-quality Beef cuts dry-aged in salt chambers for 28 Days. A duo of 4oz patties, served in a Glazed Brioche Bun, Tomato, Lollo Rosso, Monterey Jack Cheese, Dill Pickle, Skinny Fries, Special Frie Spice & House Burger Sauce
Buttermilk Chicken Burger£15.95
Butterflied Chicken Breast marinated for 12 hours in our own spiced buttermilk, Guacamole, Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Fries
Pie of the Day£16.95
Hand crafted Shortcrust Pastry, filled with locally sourced produce, make our pies the "Best in Cumbria" - ask your server for today's selection. Served with Gravy, Mash or Chips, Mushy Peas
Cheese & Onion Pie£15.95
Affectionately hand crafted & packed with a blend of Cleggs Lancashire & Mature Cheddar, Potato & Onion. Served with Mash or Chips, Mushy Peas
Traditional Lancashire Hot Pot£15.95
Baked with Potatoes. Served with Charred Sourdough
10oz Cumberland Sausage£14.95
An award-winning Cumberland Sausage made from Prime Pork Shoulder from our local supplier Cartmel Valley, Champ Mash, Gravy, Butter & Fresh Herb Glazed Root Vegetables
½ Rotisserie Chicken£16.95
All our Chicken is marinaded for 24 Hours & then slowly cooked on our rotisserie for 4 hours, giving you the best juicy & delicious dish. Served with Salad, Fries, Homemade House Slaw
Traditional Baked Lasagne£14.95
Ragu & Creamy Bechamel Sauce, topped with premium Parmesan Cheese. Served with locally produced Ciabatta Bread baked with Garlic Butter
Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry£14.95
Spinach, Coconut Rice, Mango Chutney, Cucumber & Mint Yoghurt
Fresh Mussels £16.95
Peri-Peri Sauce, Fresh Herbs, Crusty Bread, Fries
"Flying"Fish Pie£15.95
Haddock, Smoked Haddock, Prawns, Salmon, Spinach topped with Mash & Mature Cheddar. Served with Buttered Greens
Slow Braised Lamb Shank£17.95
Red Wine, Rosemary & Root Vegetables. Served with Creamy Mash

Salads

Salad Base of: Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Carrot

Baked Goat's Cheese£14.95
Beetroot, Pumpkin Seeds, Chives, Honey & Mustard Vinaigrette
Warm Pulled Rotisserie Chicken£14.95
Bacon & Black Pudding, Croutons, Ranch Dressing

Sides

all £4.50

Skin on Fries with Chip Spice
Hand Cut Chips
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Savoy Cabbage, Leeks & Sugarsnap Peas

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Flying Pig.

3.8

(47)

3.9Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

47 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner Gold
Yorkshire3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 28 August 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was ok, 😐, difficult to say more or less ……………………………..,,. Zxxzzxzzzzzzzzzzzxzzzzzzz
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cndiner Gold
London98 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We feared the worst on arrival because the pub was very busy in the evening following a sunny day and we were a party of 5. We needn't have done so, our young server was excellent looking after us and a large number of other customers and our food was very good. Difficult service is hard to find these days, so I would definitely recommend The Flying Pig.
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AlanO
Cumbria1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I dined here on our first night of a short break in Bowness. The service was quick, efficient and very friendly, we were seated within seconds. The food was prompt, very nicely cooked and good value for money. We will be back on our next trip to the Lakes.
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AnnaM
Manchester/Greater Manchester7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 April 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Welcome dinner to Bowness. The fish and chips was generous.
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AmandaB
Cumbria1 review
3.0
Dined on 11 April 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The food was pretty good but it was very busy, the staff did their absolute best but I think it needed more staff to cope with demand. The food came out very fast though. They allow dogs which was fab but it’s fairly basic inside and not cosy or that comfortable. The toilets were lacking. The menu was fairly limited.
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RuthC
Cumbria1 review
4.0
Dined on 5 April 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food, would go again.
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Scotty
Cumbria1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was Swift and efficient, the food, especially the homemade pies were amazing.
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Cath
Brighton26 reviews
2.0
Dined on 24 March 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Mix up with table booking, then forgot our drinks order, followed by having to ask for the black pudding which was supposed to have been part of the salad.
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JayAitch
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
2.0
Dined on 19 March 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not for me Although the staff were nice, the food lets TFP down. Poor quality roast dinners, with 2 of the thinnest pieces of meat I’ve ever seen on each plate. Very expensive for what we got.
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HelenG
Bath/Somerset2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 March 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our main course never turned up,therefore we left with only having our starter
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://theflyingpigbowness.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BZ
Area
Crook
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace

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Sandwiches

Cold Sandwiches

Eden Chieftain's Cheddar Cheese£7.95

Tuna£7.95

BLT£7.95

Hot Sandwiches

Welsh Rarebit£8.95

16hrs Smoked Brisket£9.95

Homemade Fish Fingers£8.95

Cumberland Sausage£8.95

Breaded Chicken Cutlet£8.95

Starters

Pitta Bread£7.95

Homemade Soup£6.95

Chicken Liver Parfait£8.50

Crumbed Whitebait£7.95

Fresh Mussels£9.95

The Scotch Egg£8.95

Camembert to Share£12.95

Pub Classics

Fish & Chips£16.95

Beef Burger£16.95

Buttermilk Chicken Burger£15.95

Pie of the Day£16.95

Cheese & Onion Pie£15.95

Traditional Lancashire Hot Pot£15.95

10oz Cumberland Sausage£14.95

½ Rotisserie Chicken£16.95

Traditional Baked Lasagne£14.95

Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry£14.95

Fresh Mussels £16.95

"Flying"Fish Pie£15.95

Slow Braised Lamb Shank£17.95

Salads

Baked Goat's Cheese£14.95

Warm Pulled Rotisserie Chicken£14.95

Sides

Skin on Fries with Chip Spice

Hand Cut Chips

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Savoy Cabbage, Leeks & Sugarsnap Peas

Dining areas

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