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.
Just my kind of place. A family run freehouse in a lovely little village out on a limb. Full of character. Good beer and food and nice rooms too. The heart of the local community. I had the trio of fishcakes that were very tasty with equally good Hawkshead Ale!
Blacksmiths Arms – BramptonLove this place. Recently refurbished. real fires, dogs, good ale in the heart of a lovely village! My soup and a sandwich was spot on too.
Howard Arms Hotel – BramptonImmaculate modern Indian restaurant in Ambleside. Great food and service. Great to fuel up after a day in the fells!
Ishaas Indian Eatery – AmblesideGreat little pub in a lovely part of the world. We go there when staying in a caravan nearby.
Rose and Crown Cark Inn – Grange-over-SandsHad a wonderful couple of days here! Right in the heart of Cartmel in the square. Lovely room and we have a great meal on one night too! Highly recommended.
Priory Hotel – CartmelEnjoyed a lovely lunch at Skitby House. What an unexpected surprise the place was. Cafe, wedding venue, shop all with a very pretty look. The food was very good.
Skitby House – Carlislelovely little cafe in a very quaint spot!
The Eden Gallery Tea Rooms – PenrithRobinsons have done a cracking job on refurbing this pub. It looks great and immaculate. food and beer to match!
Hope and Anchor – Grange-over-SandsSimply the best pub restaurant in the area. Fantastic real ales, beautiful food and good craic all in lovely surroundings within the village of Wreay, home of St Mary’s Church
The Plough Inn – CarlisleA great village pub. I stayed here when in Dent for the weekend. The room was nice, the food was good and their beer was excellent. They own Dent Brewery up the road. Right in the heart of this historic village. We did a great 10 mile walk from the door up Yorkshires highest peak Whernside. They take dogs too which was a bonus.
George and Dragon – SedberghReally love pubs like this. Like stepping back in time. A proper historical Cumbrian pub. Great beer, food and atmosphere. We ate 2 days on the trot. The Village of Dent is just like the pub, its cobbled street leads to its door!
Sun Inn – SedberghDropped in here after a windblown walk on the fells above nearby Patterdale. It’s got the feel of a lodge in the Canadian Rockies with a huge panorama window making the most of the view and a barn-type interior. Only had a couple of drinks and sandwiches but the service was friendly and the food good. I think they have bedrooms here too and a campsite close by.
Brotherswater Inn @ Sykeside Camping Park – PenrithGorgeous little pub in Levens. Rustic yet modern. Rooms, pub and an atrium restaurant. Only had a light lunch but it was lick the plate tackle (I didn't). A great place to stay too.
Hare and Hounds – Kendalgorgeous pub with rooms. Had a great lunch by the fire in England's prettiest village!
Cavendish Arms – CartmelBest food in Ulverston from our own celebrity chef!
Craig’s Kitchen at Virginia House – UlverstonInnovative Italian cooking in their new restaurant Stella and a beautifully refurbishment. This has to be one of the top addresses in the Lake District now.
Henrock @ Linthwaite House Hotel – WindermereAll new Horse and Farrier! great spot right underneath Blencathra. Good food and accommodation.
Horse and Farrier Inn – KeswickHave often looked up at the Angel from the main street at Bowness but never quite made it up the hill. Big mistake! It offers something different from the other pubs, tearooms and restaurants in the town and judging by the crowd both outside and in on a miserable winter’s day, the word is out. I can imagine in summer it will be really busy with people enjoying the fab views out over the lake. Give it a try.
Angel Inn – Windermere3 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).
