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Eating and Drinking

Cumbrian food and drink has experienced a remarkable renaissance in recent years. Organic local farms selling directly and at farmers markets, small scale production across the county of a wide range of distinctive prepared foods, ever-expanding Cumbrian produce retailers, and over twenty micro-breweries and specialist drink producers.
Increasingly this trend is reflected on the menus of the area’s many pubs and restaurants, and on the shelves of our food shops.
Food writers now put Cumbria right at the forefront of the local food revolution – for many visitors making the most of this is one of the priorities of their stay.
We include here the main establishments, all within a 25 minute drive, to tempt you to explore what is on offer more fully.

The Old Crown

Co-operatively owned by villagers, including ourselves. The pub food complements the beer brewed at the co-operatively owned brewery next door.

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North Lakes Hotel

Enjoy a Cumbrian inspired meal at the restaurant adjacent to the Spa to which you will have free of charge membership during your stay.

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George and Dragon

A country estate inn with restaurant serving and promoting local Cumbrian foods where, according to The Independent ‘the food is as delectable as the surroundings’.

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Dog and Gun

Mouthwatering pub food in a class of its own in unpretentious surroundings at nearby Skelton.

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The Oddfellows

A pub and restaurant that welcomes children in the local village of Caldbeck – popular with locals and visitors alike and can accommodate larger groups.

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Overwater Hall

An AA 2 Red Rosette restaurant in a lakeside setting, Gold Winner of The Taste of England Award at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2013.

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The Lakes Distillery

The Lakes Distillery is a new and exciting venture near Bassenthwaite. Its bistro has a contemporary feel with a daytime and evening menu to match.

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Upfront Gallery

Gallery with changing exhibitions by artists from Cumbria and beyond, seasonal puppet theatre and popular vegetarian restaurant.

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Sharrow Bay

Reputedly the country’s first country house hotel, set alongside Ullswater. Ideal for that very special lunch, afternoon tea or dinner – booking is essential.

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The Pheasant

An Inn with character and charm which offers the choice of a formal restaurant, casual Bistro or private dining for larger parties. One of our favourites.

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Cranstons

BBC Radio 4 Food & Farming Awards Finalist. Buy a wide range local produce including from a full butchers counter. and enjoy delicious breakfast or lunch at their Café Oswald.

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Armathwaite Hall

The Lake View formal restaurant in this grand building offers fine dining, whilst the Courtyard Brasserie offering contemporary and informal cuisine.

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Rheged

Enjoy a meal at local TV celebrity chef Peter Sidwell’s café and buy local Cumbrian food at the Taste shop

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The Snooty Fox

A welcoming country pub dating back to 1624 in Uldale, a short drive away, with a reputation for good food and well-kept ales

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Quince and Medlar

A multi award winning vegetarian restaurant that has been described as cosy, homely, intimate, romantic and even quirky, with a friendly atmosphere.

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Farlam Hall

An AA 2 Red Rosette restaurant that has featured in The Good Food Guide for 35 years. A formal restaurant (with smart dress code ). Ideal for a special occasion.

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The Square Orange

Unique amongst Keswick’s numerous pub food offers – cafe bar atmosphere, real ales and the best pizzas this side of Naples make it highly recommended.

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