Searching for a restaurant in Cumbria and the Lake District? There are lots to choose from in Windermere, Ambleside, Keswick, Kendal and throughout the county with a range of cuisines from British to Italian or Thai. The variety of places to eat in Cumbria with its restaurants and pubs is vast. Find the right place to eat in the Lake District and Cumbria with Sugarvine.
Quite honestly it is worth a trip to Ulverston just to visit Poppies for lunch or coffee and a cake. What a lovely place. Friendly staff, great food and drink. A real gem in a smashing little market town.
Poppies Cafe and Bistro – UlverstonMet a group of old friends for lunch here after hearing good reports. Glad I listened to the reports. Food was very good, service very friendly (even with a food throwing brat on our table!) and a great selection of beer. Will return. Only sorry the tight Scotsman on our table was left to give a tip and just left £2 a took the fiver for another round! Sorry about that!
The Stan Laurel Inn – UlverstonWe visit South Cumbria regularly and struggle for a good bar meal. Well we have found it today WOW great food service and surroundings. None of our party of 6 were diss appointed and it was all excellent. Good beer too. Be warned the Burgers are big, and also be warned you'll have to go back to try something else on the menu, we will certainly be back. Fabulous !!
Farmers Arms – UlverstonLoved the chowder and real homemade lemonade!
Fourpence Cafe – UlverstonGreat place eat in or takeout. Won lots of awards. Love the pies and quiches and the cinnamon twirls!
Broughton Village Bakery and Cafe – Broughton-in-FurnessThe Square Cafe is quaint with its roaring fire and its mis-matched furniture and art. The service from the young kids can leave something to be desired and you are better of sticking to old favourites like egg and chips.
Square Cafe – Broughton-in-FurnessThe family had a great meal here. The place is under new ownership and looks great. A very professional set up.
The Wheatsheaf Inn – KendalLast night, L'Enclume, gastronomy out of this world - you gotta go there...
L’Enclume – CartmelFriendly and good value for money. The wine wasn't great but overall ok!
Jintana Thai Restaurant – AmblesideLamb shank was excellent as was the wife's Haddock and chips. Good pint of Dent and friendly locals. A superior Cumbrian pub.
Blacksmiths Arms – Broughton-in-FurnessThe Crown Inn is a vibrant local pub selling a selection of good wines, spirits, excellent real ales, Italian style coffee and wonderful food. It is unusual in that you can combine an inviting English country pub experience, open fire, a warm welcome from hosts Tony and Becky with fantastic Italian food. Lovely pizzas, pastas are a speciality as well as the range of other delicious foods such as steaks, fish and specials. Try this spot. You will not be disappointed. One visit and you will be hooked. Be sure to book. They are busy but very keen to fit you in. They will serve you well. 01768 870 410
Crown Inn – PenrithFantastic lunch, not expensive, superb celeriac pear soup with croutons, homemade bread, interesting wine list available BY THE GLASS,lovely house, friendly people.
Davids – CarlisleEnjoyed my scampi, chips and salad at the High Cross. Friendly service and the beer was good too. Next time I will hog the roaring fire!
High Cross Inn – Broughton-in-FurnessA a wonderful time at this awesome lakeland pub last weekend. We plonked ourselves in front of their amazing real fire and ate and drank ourselves silly! A must if in Bowness on Windermere
Hole in T’ Wall – WindermereOur cafe of choice in Ulverston. Nice atmosphere, good quality food, decent portions and pleasant service. Only small gripe is the dark windows, covered with blinds that you cannot see the street out of.
Hot Mango Cafe – UlverstonSo glad this place has opened in Ulverston. We loved the place they used to own, The Hat Trick Cafe. They have brought their 'pleasantly odd' style and great food to our manor. We will be regulars.
Fourpence Cafe – UlverstonGreat fish and chips from this venue. Queue out the door for the takeaway which is always a good sign.
The Old Keswickian Restaurant – KeswickMust say best coffee for miles , well worth a visit if only for a coffee.
Cafe 11 – Kirkby Stephen3 small plates or side dishes for £23, valid Tuesday to Friday 12 noon to 5pm.
A selection of dishes sold at a fixed price of £11.50 between 11:30am - 1:30pm and 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Sunday Lunch: Main course, £16.95; 2 courses, £22.95; 3 courses, £26.95.
2 courses for £24 (roast and pudding).
