In reply to both:
Nowt wrong with Jennings. We'll give one of them a try.
I'm pretty new to the Lakes and haven't orientated myself yet with regards to post-climbing dinner, except the obvious in Langdale. Kendal (home) seems to be notorious for having shite pubs, but I haven't tried yet (eaten out in the excellent restaurants). Many of the pubs I pass - particularly in the Wordsworth theme park area of the South East of course - seem a bit snooty at a glance.
Any gems to seek out or horrors to avoid? I quite like the look of the Kirkstone Pass - a bit bikery and weird perhaps, but in a good way?