Top Places to eat in the Lake District
With a multitude of Michelin-starred restaurants (the most outside of London), cosy country pubs serving up top-notch grub, chintz-free quirky cafes and bistros, artisan bakers, pizza makers and brewers, it’s no wonder food lovers are flocking to the Lake District for the food as well as the fells these days.
The Lakeland Retreats guide to the food of the Lake District
The Cumbrian food scene has never been tastier – and with an abundance of incredible local ingredients on the doorstep, our region is in the premier league when it comes to eating out. Have a read of our Lake District restaurant guides to whet your appetite for your next visit.
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 Restaurants
Staveley offers plenty of food and drink options but, with no restaurants in the village, eating out in the evenings is bit more limited
Pubs in Coniston
For a place that’s not very big, Coniston punches well above its weight when it comes to welcoming hostelries.
Staveley cafes
Are you a coffee connoisseur, a lover of fine food, a seeker of cosy? Staveleys cafés have something special for everyone
Staveley Pubs
Staveley’s pubs have their own unique characters, whether it’s the rustic charm, crackling fires, or tasty beer, you’ll want to stay longer
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!
Best Restaurants in the Lake District
We’re your go-to source for discovering the hidden gems and must-visit spots nestled within the picturesque towns and villages of Cumbria
Our pick of the pubs in Ambleside
Here’s our pick of the best pubs in Ambleside to relax, unwind, eat and have a drink before you head back to your holiday cottage.
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.
Grasmere Pubs
When you’ve been gadding about in Grasmere, hiking the fells, mooching round Dove Cottage you’ll be ready for a drink
The Best Pub Food in the Lake District
Fancy a pie and a pint? Or something a bit more sophisticated? Either way, the Lakes has something to suit all tastes. Tuck in!
Hidden treasures in around Troutbeck and Staveley
Hidden treasures in around Troutbeck and Staveley. It could be argued that the real hidden gems are the villages themselves.
Bowness & Windermere Nightlife
If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain, then you couldn’t be in a better place – you can get both in abundance in the Lakes
10 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?
Discover more of the Lake District
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6 Walks from Ambleside town centre
If you’re staying in Ambleside, you don’t have to get in the car to start enjoying the jaw-droppingly beautiful Lake District scenery.
6 Walks in Coniston
Lakeside strolls, challenging climbs, scrambles, serene valleys, industrial remains, vast caverns, flooded quarries… Coniston has them all!
Ambleside boat trips and water sports
You can’t visit the Lakes without taking to the water at some point. And, one of the best ways to see the spectacular scenery is from a boat!
Events in Ambleside
There’s always lots going on in bustling Ambleside – it is one of the most visited places in the Lake District, after all!
Ambleside Outdoor Shops
Over flowing with outdoor shops, whatever brand you’re looking for, whatever piece of clothing or equipment you need, you’ll find it!
Hawkshead Parking – 4 top places to find a space
Hawkshead village centre is a car-free zone, however there are still a couple of car parks and ways to get into and around the village!
