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Carlisle
Town Centre
The Old Bank
The Old Bank Reviews

The Old Bank

European, British

Dishes priced around£14

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Reviews of The Old Bank (125)

Read what people think about The Old Bank. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Old Bank before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Old Bank and book a table with confidence!

5.2/6

125 reviews

5.2/6

125 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Caron N.6 years ago · 1 review

Tasty food and not too pricey. Would definitely recommend and will be back some time in the near future. Menu different from the usual fare.

"Very good"
5/6
Alison R.6 years ago · 1 review

Had the Sunday Roast which was Beef it was delicious, quick service and pleasant staff,nice atmosphere so will defo be returning to try other dishes.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katie P.6 years ago · 1 review

Our lunch was absolutely delicious (mia mama wrap and ham slab- i've not stopped thinking about it!) and the staff were friendly too. Will be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline W.6 years ago · 1 review

The service was excellent , food was top notch , I can highly recommend the pancakes for brunch! Great value for money, large servings. Lovely modern place.

"Very good"
5/6
Christopher S.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food.good service and not too expensive. We went for my wife's birthday and had a great time.ignore the negative review's and give it a go.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa G.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic !! Really exciting food with a twist , most enjoyable meal/evening I’ve had in ages. Service 100% food 100% drinks selection 100%. This is a tiny treasure , you must visit x

"Very good"
5/6
Tracey A.6 years ago · 7 reviews

The food was wonderful and the staff couldn't be any more helpful.

"Good"
4/6
Sarah R.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely starters and mains, puddings dissappointing . Fantastic variety of gins. Service wasn' t great. The lady looked bored, the man was better but much more attentive to another couple that arrived. We were seated in the corner by the door although there were empty seats available. My husband ordered a beer that they didnt stock at present but at no point was told by the waitress and was given something different but was passed off as what he'd ordered. Not likely to return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather B.6 years ago · 2 reviews

We had a lovely meal and great service. Nice wine too. Menu gave us plenty of choices, we had the Pork, plenty on your plate, the spicy chips were spicy and the food was hot when it came to the table.

"Average"
3/6
Malcolm L.6 years ago · 1 review

This was my fourth visit and I was expecting to have your excellent roast beef lunch. the only roast on offer was chicken. The music was too loud, the new menu was disappointing and so was the choice of beer. As a result we had a drink and went to another venue. It was such a shame as it was our wedding anniversary and we were looking forward to it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian H.6 years ago · 1 review

Friendly efficient service ..lovely good quality food. Plenty of choice on the menu. Love the lunchtime offer of a main meal and a glass of wine £10.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rosie H.6 years ago · 1 review

Had the Sunday Roast and it was beautiful! and great service!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenny A.6 years ago · 1 review

Good service. Huge plateful. Nice food. Planned to have a pudding but too stuffed to tackle one. Good selection on the menu. Would visit again

"Not good "
2/6
Rachel O.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was not cooked property the burger was still pink apart from the outside of it. Waited 40 mins for the meal even though only 6 people in. Paid with a £40 voucher for £30 meal and was told no change/credit note given for the £10 overspend. Partner said it was awful to the girl and she said nothing. In all fairness we have no intention of returning! Very disappointed as it was a birthday treat!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kelly G.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food as always! Great atmosphere & attentive staff! Love the background music too! The lunch special menu was amazingly good value. One of my favourite restaurants!

"Not good "
2/6
Lisa L.6 years ago · 1 review

Having heard such good reports about this we decided to give it a go. The place wasn't fully booked so would have expected the service to be great. It was very slow, there only appeared to be one member of staff working the room for the first hour we were there. Drinks came in reasonable time but the food took about 40 minutes and was not very pleasingly presented. It lacked any presentation whatsoever. One of our party said their food was good, one gave an ok and two of us said it was awful! - The halloumi was the saltiest halloumi I have ever tasted, the sundried tomatoes resembled prunes and there was no evidence of the sweet chilli sauce which had been mentioned in the menu. A few lettuce leaves fired on the side and that was it. Very disappointing. The room was also very cold so we ate and left for a warmer environment. Would maybe return for drinks but would not be rushing back for food. It was a shame as the décor, etc is very pleasing.

"Very good"
5/6
Mikaela L.6 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was absolutely delicious and the manager was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back, in fact I plan on taking my parents when they come to visit the country!

"Good"
4/6
Angela B.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Quite a long wait to get starters, another long wait for main course. Lovely steak though. Very disappointed with desert- ordered Eton mess and it was only a large glass of cream with mixed fruit mixed in. No merguine in site. Couldn’t eat it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Denise O.6 years ago · 1 review

lovely food and excellent service. best restaurant we have been to in a long time would recommend to everyone. large portions don't eat anything before you go.

"Very good"
5/6
Fiona M.6 years ago · 1 review

We had a great meal in lovely surroundings. The service was excellent. Everyone should try the chocolate brownie it is lush. Will defo be back.

"Good"
4/6
Louise L.6 years ago · 2 reviews

The Food was lovely but service was a bit slow, we could of understood if it had been very busy but it wasn't busy at all.

"Excellent"
6/6
Maria W.6 years ago · 1 review

Best place in the city for food and drink! Delicious food, brilliant choice of Gins, lovely Team of people who clearly love their job! Going back in February for my Birthday ♥👍🍷

"Good"
4/6
Sarah N.6 years ago · 1 review

Good pub food, had scampi and portion was small. desert wasn’t the best, Eton mess but was really a glass of thick cream. Best bit was the gin menu!

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma T.6 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful meal with great atmosphere! Great customer service, bistro steak was cooked to perfection and the chocolate brownie was to die for with the chocolate orange ice cream.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebecca N.6 years ago · 1 review

Very relaxed atmosphere, the food was delicious. The gin list was fantastic!!! The staff were attentive and very helpful. Overall we had a lovely night and would highly reccomend it to anyone looking for a relaxed night with great food and drink x

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa W.6 years ago · 1 review

Went to celebrate a birthday. Lovely food and plenty of it. Steak was cooked perfectly, homemade chips. I had the venison and it was delicious. Very attentive staff. Will definitely be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Joan B.6 years ago · 1 review

Will definitely be Back, loved the whole experience. Good was delicious. I had the beef and black pudding, melt in the mouth stuff, veg were delish. My friend has lasagne, loved the flavours. My hubby had Robert the Bruce burger, struggled to finish it but loved it. We will be back. X

"Very good"
5/6
Michelle D.6 years ago · 1 review

We all enjoyed our main meals, desserts were very sweet and lacked fruit and meringue Maybe need a few more options as for fussy eaters or run the full menu alongside the Sunday lunch one The staff could be happier as it did lack a bit of atmosphere!

"Good"
4/6
Dawn F.6 years ago · 1 review

We had the brunch breakfast which was very nice and good value. The food seemed good quality however sausages were barely browned. Very attentive waitress

"Excellent"
6/6
Jonathan N.6 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food as always. The venison fillet with chocolate and red wine sauce was out of this world. There was still room for a sticky toffee pudding.

"Very good"
5/6
Ian B.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Good food in a relaxed atmosphere, we both left very full. Value was also good and would recommend as a good place for lunch in Carlisle

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah B.6 years ago · 5 reviews

amazing food yet again, will definitely recommend and will return in the new year

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennie L.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent menu. Fantastic meal and brilliant server. Despite it being a quiet Wednesday night in the lead up to the busy Christmas period there was still a lovely atmosphere. Music playlist was perfect as well. We will be back very soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
amanda l.6 years ago · 1 review

4 of us ate sunday lunch and we all really enjoyed it. Very generous portions. I would highly recomend it. We will be back soon.

"Good"
4/6
Susie T.6 years ago · 1 review

Nice place with the type of menu which is quite common in Carlisle burgers, pies etc. Perhaps a more varied and extended menu would've given it more stars.

"Average"
3/6
Cathryn M.6 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful food and setting/decor is great. Poor service on a busy Saturday lunch time for drinks etc however food wait was not long. Brunch is very reasonably priced

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter C.6 years ago · 1 review

Great service and food. Burgers are amazing and probably the best in Carlisle. Would recommend The Old Bank to anyone out for a meal and amazing choice of food and drink.

"Very good"
5/6
Barry S.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food good atmosphere would definitely be going back would recommend that you book in advance especially at weekends and holidays thanks for a lovely evening

"Good"
4/6
Mel L.6 years ago · 1 review

Food was great although scallops were very salty. Service was slow - took a good hour to get our food! Otherwise great...would return but hopefully get fed quicker!

"Excellent"
6/6
Abby G.6 years ago · 1 review

Tasty food, good choice on the menu, friendly and helpful staff, relaxed atmosphere, nice decor! Will definitely be visiting again and will be recommending to everyone.