The Lunesdale Arms near Kirkby Lonsdale describes itself as a bar and restaurant and the owners have done a great job of turning this old public house into a modern venue that still retains its rural charms. But then again not everyone can boast an a ...more
There's been a bit of a buzz (you may be forgiven for missing it) about the newest environmentally-friendly restaurant in London Town. Curiously ignoring Acorn House and its kin who have been quietly beavering away for some years on the eco-front, th ...see the full blog and reader comments
Head chef Russell Plowman joined Gilpin Lodge in January 2009 from the Michelin-starred L'Ortolan Restaurant in Berkshire. Prior to that he was at the Relais & Chateaux three-Michelin-starred Waterside Inn at Bray. The three-AA-rosetted cuisine at Gilpin is modern English with an emphasis on the finest fresh seasonal produce - much from within the National Park - beautifully presented without unnecessary fuss. Russell has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Russell Plowman your question.Hi Russell, a couple of tomato-based pasta queries for you. What's the tastiest simple pasta sauce recipe you can recommend based on a tin of chopped tomatoes? Also, why do most recipes get you to remove the skins and the seeds -- what's the problem with just chopping the tomatoes instead of deskinning and deseeding? - Steve H
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Lake District & Cumbria restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
- The Riverside Restaurant, Newby Bridge
- The Dolly Blue Bar and Brasserie, Newby Bridge
- Borrowdale Hotel, Keswick
- Seafarers Fish & Chips, Bowness
- The Coach House, High Bentham
- The Ship, Dovenby
- Elephant & Camel, Windermere
- The Village Inn, Windermere
- The Hideaway, A Restaurant with Rooms, Windermere
- Fox Inn Ousby, Penrith
- Click here to see more
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Sharrow Bay, UllswaterYes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
Read What the Critics have to say.
Win an overnight stay, dinner including a bottle of wine and breakfast for 2 at the acclaimed riverside Washbourne Court Hotel set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, part of the von Essen hotels group
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Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Lake District & Cumbria restaurants.
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Order a Takeaway
It's simple and free to place your Takeaway order online. Just click on the link to browse places in Lake District & Cumbria where you can order online....more
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:S Restaurant, Kirkby Lonsdale
More information on S Restaurant"What a lovely restaurant. We visited on Friday evening 27 August 2010 and enjoyed a fabulous meal in a spotlessly clean and relaxed environment. The food was wonderful and the staff were really polite and friendly without being intrusive. We will definitely visit again and recommend this restaurant to our friends. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. "
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th September | The Riverside Restaurant
Ulverston Beer Festival Two night Dinner bed and breakfast £275 per couple. ...more
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- Friday 17th to Saturday 18th September | Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Folk Festival- Live Groups Perform For Charity ...more
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- Saturday 18th September to Sunday 3rd October
British Food Fortnight Now in its ninth year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. ...more
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- Saturday 18th September | The Riverside Restaurant
Ulverston Lantern festival and Market £135.00 pp ...more
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- Sunday 26th September | The Riverside Restaurant
Autumn Wedding Fair 12-4pm ...more
- Latest news for diners in the Lake District & Cumbria area.
- The Academy of Food and Wine (AFW) is now accepting entries for its front-of-house Annual Awards of Excellence. The closing date for entries is 10 September. Entry forms can be obtained from Helen Glen at the AFW on 020 8661 4646 or helen@acfws. ...more
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