The Royal Barn / Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery — Restaurant in England

Simply the best place in town!

It’s difficult to find fault at all with this relatively recent edition to the drinking and eating scene in Kirkby Lonsdale. Converted from an old barn, and with many original features still present, this stylish and hip brewery-styled barn really hits the spot as something special. The atmosphere inside is buzzing, and it always seems to be well populated with locals and visitors are like. The offering is based around the local brewery’s beers and spirits, all of which are excellent, and the long bar, with informal seating and upstairs mezzanine is perfect to spend a few hours sampling the drinks they offer. Try the beer sample planks to enjoy their full range! The food is limited but absolutely delicious when available. There is also occasional live music at weekends which really showcases local talent and is well worth looking out for. The staff for cheerful, energetic and knowledgeable. The range of beers is absolutely staggering, highlighted on the board above the bar and including many of the locally brewed offerings. You can also buy their spirits to take away – something I always do myself.

Please don’t miss the chance to pay a visit here when you are next in town. You...

The best panuozzo sandwich this side of Naples in fact anywhere . Alongside the pub is their "little hole in the wall" pananuozzo servery where either for takeaway or eat at one of the simple tables they serve the most delicious panuozzo ...pita cross pizza toasted sandwich . Made on the spot , served in a simple recyclable box with one of the best rocket salads ever and the finest pickled veg ...all this on a UK sidewalk ...street food at its very best . The young staff that serve you are professional articulate and patient . Did I mention they are so dog friendly there is even a Bonio jar for your 4 legged companion . Much of Kirkby Lonsdale seems rather twee dare I say middle England so to find such a gem which could easily compete either in Franklin Square NY or Balboa Street SF is nothing short...

Called in on a few occasions when passing through Kirkby Lonsdale and always had good beer and service. Unfortunately today was a different story, I asked for my pint topping as the head on it was touching the circular brewery logo on the glass, I was sharply told "that is how it's supposed to be served" and "would I like it with no head on at all?". I calmly told the girl I had over 40 years experience in hospitality and the head doesn't constitute part of the pint, that I just wanted a collar on the pint not a shirt and tie. I pointed out if she wants to leave such a large head on the beer use oversized glasses. She very begrudgingly did as I asked. According to trading standards website anything more than a 5% head is a short measure and any a request for top which it says 'should be received...