I visited in Sept , my fiancee and I were walking with our dogs. The outside of the pub looks tired and grubby. I went to the very basic bar and waited, noone appeared, there was a bell but it had been taped over with the word 'no' written on the tape. I called, no reply. Eventually a very surly young man appeared. There was no greeting , no apology for my wait just a 'yeah'. I gave my order and suggested a bell may be handy , to which he replied he had one but he had taped over it as he didn't like to be disturbed. He said he was on his own and only had one pair of hands. His attitude was disgusting.I shall never ever visit this dump again. The Sticklebarn down the road is lovely, infact anywhere but The ODG

How do you find a place this spectacular! Rooms are good, clean, but the location is perfect!!
Excellent dinner and breakfast. Staff appears laid back, but very helpful and service was good!

This is good old fashioned, British B&Bing at it's best!! Step straight out of the door and into the the mountains...
I recently stayed at this well known B&B/Pub/Restaurant, recommended to me by die hard fell walkers and lovers of all things Lakeland. Situated in the Langdale valley and actually at the start of some superb Lakes walks, I was chuffed when I arrived and was able to use their patrons only car park instead of doing battle with the national trust parking. 7.5 hours later, it was a real pleasure to crawl off the hill and into a fantastic shower (piping hot, luke warm or freezing cold - whatever you prefer), munch on delicious bar food (homemade pie and chips - amazing), washed down with excellent beer before collapsing into a very comfortable bed. My room didn't have en suite but that really didn't matter at all. The next morning, breakfast was absolutely spot on and I was quite sad to be leaving!
If you're looking for molten brown toiletries, contemporary decor and croissants then ODG probably isn't your thing... but if it's proper home comforts, home cooked food and a warm welcome you're after then look no further. There's even a drier you can use for your wet clothes (but remember your 50p pieces for that one!)...I really can't recommend it enough.

My friend is a regular at the ODG and each time he bought a round of 2 drinks they charged him £4.80, but when I (as a stranger in the bar) bought the same round they charged me £5.35.

I am told that this is their usual practice ..................... one price if they know you and a higher price if they don't.

I do not know if it is the hotel policy or the bar staff making a bit on the side, but I do know it happens on a regular basis,