The Best Lake District Restaurants
Looking for the best restaurants in the Lake District? Our handy eating and drinking guide divulges the best bars, restaurants, pubs and cafés to visit during your stay.
If you enjoy eating, the Lake District is the place for you. The Cumberland Sausage, Grasmere Ginger Bread, and Sticky Toffee Pudding all hail from this National Park. There are several restaurants and bars in the vicinity, so there is something for everyone.
Take a seat in front of a roaring log fire and tuck into some delicious and filling post-hike meals. The charming Punch Bowl and Drunken Duck Inns, in Crossthwaite and Hawkshead Hill, are perfect for relaxed yet high-quality dining. Gillam’s Tearoom in Ulverston is a brilliant choice for those seeking a cosy afternoon. The much-loved business has been serving afternoon teas to tourists and locals since 1892.
You’ll love the laid-back vibe and delicious meals at The Jumble Room, a colourful and eccentric restaurant. In addition, there are Windermere restaurants like Holbeck Ghyll, a 19th-century hunting lodge. Overlooking Windermere Lake, this trendy restaurant is known for its innovative, gourmet dishes with a French flair.
There are also lots of Ambleside restaurants and Keswick restaurants, as well as exceptional places to eat in Kendal and Grasmere.
Other types of Lake District Restaurants
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