There are plenty of great places to eat nearby and here are some suggestions of pubs and restaurants we enjoy in Keswick and the surrounding area. We recommend making dinner reservations at all places except The Round, The Square Orange and The Pocket which, at the time of writing, don’t take bookings but do get busy so get there early!
Within walking distance: (all in Keswick town centre unless described as elsewhere)
Pubs…
Pack Horse Inn, Pack Horse Court. 017687 71148
Pheasant Inn, Crosthwaite Road (near Keswick hospital, 5-10 mins walk away across Fitz Park). 017687 72219
Dog and Gun, Lake Road. 017687 73463
Lake Road Inn, Lake Road 017687 72404
Bank Tavern, Main Street. Walk in only.
Restaurants…
North Kitchen and Bar, Greta Bridge – bakery from 10am then open for lunch and dinner. 017687 97111
Meriendas, Main Streeet – small cafe by day, restaurant by night. 017687 72024
Fellpack, Lake Road – varied modern menu. 017687 74999
Inn on the Square – Brossen Steakhouse, Main Street. 017687 73333
Casa Bella, Station Street – Italian. 017687 75575
Asaya Thai Restaurant, Station Street. 017687 75111
Barua Street Food, Lake Road – Indian street food designed for sharing. 017687 85474
Bagheera in the Lakes, 20 Station Street – South Indian street food
Star of Siam Thai Restaurant, 89 Main Street. 017687 71444
Bars with food/ Cafe bars…
Derwent Walker, Lake Road – small plates and tapas. 017687 73275
The Round, Main Street – burgers. Walk in only.
The Pocket, Lake Road – pizzas plus live music some nights. Walk in only.
Square Orange, St John’s Street – tapas and pizzas. Walk in only.
Lake District Wine, Packhorse Court – wine shop, tasting room, wine bar, tapas. 017687 75799
A short taxi ride or drive away :
Restaurants…
The Cottage in the Wood, Magic Hill, Braithwaite (Whinlatter) – Michelin starred restaurant. 01684 588860
Mary Mount, Borrowdale – great menu and views across the lake. 017687 77223
Lodore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale – traditional restaurant and Pan-Asian restaurant ‘Mizu’. 017687 77285
The Old Stamp House, Church Street, Ambleside – Michelin starred restaurant. 015394 32775
The Schelly, Lake Road, Ambleside – fine dining without the faff. 015395 23154
Pubs… with outdoor seating and a good view. Can be incorporated into a walk
Coledale Inn, Braithwaite. 017687 78272
Horse and Farrier, Threlkeld. 017687 79688
Café for lunch / afternoon tea (we recommend booking afternoon tea)…
The Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden, Lingholm Estate, Portinscale (towards the foot of Catbells). 017687 71206
Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake. 017687 76599
Local taxi companies…
Dakin Taxis, Iain’s Taxis, Blencathra Taxis and DnK Taxis operate locally. Up to date contact information can be found on google.