The Lake District Restaurants

Lakeland restaurants increasingly reflect a growing British awareness of good food. Local sourcing and international influences are common, and even old Cumberland favorites are being creatively reinvented. Pub dining in the Lake District can be excellent—the hearty fare often makes use of local ingredients such as Herdwick lamb, and real ales are a good accompaniment. If you're going walking, ask your hotel or B&B about making you a packed lunch. Some local delicatessens also offer this service.

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  • 1. Lake View Garden Bar

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    This eatery has one of the best views in Bowness, thanks to its outdoor terrace overlooking the lake that is drenched in sunshine for much of the summer and has quite a party atmosphere. There's often live music and an extensive drink menu that includes signature cocktails, plus a tasty selection of sourdough pizzas, burgers, and shared plates.

    Lake Rd., Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DE, England
    01539-277965

    Known For

    • Fantastic lake views
    • Casual atmosphere
    • Live music in summer
  • 2. Queen's Head

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    This unpretentious 17th-century inn in the pretty little village of Troutbeck is in a superb location. The menu showcases local ingredients and there's a traditional Sunday lunch with roasted meats and all the trimmings. The intimate dining rooms have oak beams, flagged floors, and log fires. If you want to stay overnight, the 10 ensuite guest rooms have splendid views, and the spot is well positioned for walks in the beautiful Troutbeck Valley. The Queen's Head is owned by Individual Inns, a small group of properties in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. 

    Town Head, Troutbeck, Cumbria, LA23 1PW, England
    01539-432404

    Known For

    • Historic building
    • Plenty of cask ales
    • Weekly fish-and-chips night
  • 3. Sticklebarn

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    The National Trust now owns other pubs, but Sticklebarn was the first. With its own water supply and hydroelectric power, the pub's aim is sustainability; the kitchen uses as much produce as possible from the immediate area and makes its own gin and vodka. Most of the menu is traditional pub fare—burgers, macaroni and cheese, and lamb stew, for example—aimed at the Langdale walkers who fill the rustic, wood-beamed dining room. Tables spill out onto the terrace in sunny weather. There's also a wood-fired pizza oven.

    B5343, Great Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9JU, England
    01539-437356

    Known For

    • Real ales on tap
    • Family friendly
    • Wood-fired pizzas and other standard pub fare

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner
  • 4. The Tap Yard

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    Situated in Ambleside’s old mill yard, the Tap Yard serves craft beers fresh from the tanks. It's a lively spot in the evenings, popular with locals as well as visitors, and there's a wide menu of wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, and antipasti to share. Dogs are welcome, and there's a separate children's menu.

    Rydal Rd., Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AN, England
    01539-423234

    Known For

    • Laid-back atmosphere
    • Great for families and dog-lovers
    • Beer from local breweries
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