Best Cafes in the Lake District
Many of our cafes offer beautiful views of the lakes, mountains, and surrounding landscapes. Prioritising using locally sourced ingredients, showcasing the region’s fresh and high-quality food.
And, each cafe has its own distinct personality, reflected in its décor, menu, and atmosphere. You might find cosy tearooms, modern coffee shops, or a greasy spoon to fuel you up.
Showcasing Independent cafes
Gathering places for locals and visitors alike, fostering a sense of community. Share in some delicious, fresh bakes homemade cakes, pastries, and other treats. Tuck in…

Coniston restaurants, cafés, & takeaways not to miss
Coniston is full of eatery’s, from cafés and restaurants, to pubs and even some takeaways. Which will you choose to try next?

Hawkshead’s delicious cafés and restaurants
If hunger strikes when you’re wandering through Hawkshead, you’ll be spoilt for choice with everything from cosy pubs to traditional tearooms

Staveley cafes – Explore, sip, and savour when you visit
Are you a coffee connoisseur, a lover of fine food, a seeker of cosy? Staveleys cafés have something special for everyone

Ambleside Restaurants, Cafes, and takeaways
We’ve rounded up our favourite eateries for you to try on your next visit to this hot spot of culinary delights!

8 Must visit Cafés and Restaurants in Grasmere
You don’t need to walk more than few yards in Grasmere village to find somewhere enticing to stop and eat.

11 of the best places to eat in Bowness and Windermere
There are so many cafes and restaurants that you could eat somewhere different every day. Sounds like our kind of holiday!

The 6 Best Afternoon Teas in Windermere & Bowness
Is there anything more quintessentially English than afternoon tea? And is there anything better than afternoon tea in the Lake District?

The 20 best Places to Eat in Keswick
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, you’ll find something to suit your taste in Keswick
Discover more of the Lake District
With weekly articles highlighting the very best of the Lake District, there’s always something to get you inspired for your next trip!
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More things to do in the Lake District

Film and TV locations in the Lake District
Film and TV locations in the Lake District. Explore the beauty of the Lake District through its iconic film and TV locations.

Visiting the Lake District in May
Look forward to warmer weather, longer days, fewer (hopefully) rain showers than April, and it’s the start of festival season.

Explore the shops of Coniston
Coniston can hardly be described as a major shopping destination, but you can find everything you need in this little Lake District village!

Museums in the Lake District
You may head to the Lakes for the fresh air and scenery, but, for those wet days how about a trip to one of the many museums?

Coniston Boat Trips
Discover the gems of Coniston Water on a tranquil boat trip. Glide across the shimmering waters, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery!

Wildlife in the Lake District
Come and see The Lake Districts whole menagerie of local creatures! From alpacas to otters, red deer to seals, and lots more.