Wheatsheaf Inn — Restaurant in England

First visit for an overdue catch-up with a friend. Drinks in the sun out in the ample beer garden, located to one side between the pub and its carpark. We decided to have a bite to eat so the bar staff booked us a table inside. Opting for the smaller portions was ideal for us. There were a good range of dishes to choose from, and a specials board. The food was perfectly cooked and served on nicely warmed plates. I chose the Cumberland Sausage, egg, beans, and homemade skin on chips. I will have to go back at some point as I spotted Salted Caramel Brownie on the dessert menu. There were plenty of tables in this busy village pub, a lot like ours were reserved, so I'd definitely recommend booking ahead if you want to eat. There was some seating at the well stocked bar, too. There are stone steps from the beer garden down into the side of the premises. I would suggest using the nearby front entrance if you have mobility difficulties. The toilets facilities are small, but clean and well serviced. All the staff were friendly, super helpful, and polite. We were made to feel very welcome. You can pay by...

❌ Not LGBQTIA+ FRIENDLY

I'd like to give The Wheatsheaf the benefit of the doubt and believe I'd caught it on an off day but, being the second time I've been in and had the same experience from staff and punters alike, the conclusion I arrive at is that this is neither an LGBQTIA+ or Disability friendly establishment.

A pub, I reckon, is the center of a community, a place of hospitality for the "public" which means anyone and everyone irrespective of class, age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and disability.

If you're reading this review and thinking "just the opinions of an incomer", I'd just like to underscore that I am Cumbrian, born, bred and raised. And Whilst this may not be the village I grew up in, or the city I lived in for another 8 years, it is where my family and friends live.

Whilst it upset me to be treated with hostility and derision in my home county, it upsets me more to think that others visiting and passing through could experience that kind of prejudice and frostiness I did at The Wheatsheaf. Do...

Staying in Cumbria for four nights and The Wheatsheaf was recommended by the owners of our Airbnb. We popped in for lunch after busy morning walking Hadrian's Wall with our dogs and never have we been more welcome. The food was fabulous, tasty, locally sourced and plentiful. The dogs were welcomed with big bowls of water, a couple of treats and lots of fuss. We enjoyed our chilled experience in a great atmosphere so much we went back the next for lunch and booked in for Sunday lunch. The following two days did not disappoint, again delicious food and lots of it. Sunday lunch was a particular wow, the roast lamb was so tender. Definite must-try meals are Cumberland sausage with Chef's delicious mash, Steak pie, Steak and Cheese open sandwich and, of course, the wonderful Roast Lamb. The food, atmosphere and staff are an absolute credit to the owners, we found a little gem with this place. My only disappointment is that we are headed home to Ross-on-Wye tomorrow so won't have a chance to try...