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From down-to-earth dining to venues with a touch of luxury, the Western Lake District and coast boasts a plentiful selection of eateries to suit all tastes. Whether fish and chips on the beach, an ice cream on the prom, or a cosy cafe in the Lakes, you'll never go hungry.
Refuel with hearty dishes in friendly local pubs and inns - many even allow your four-legged friends to join in the fun, so if you’re looking for a dog-friendly place to eat in Cumbria, you’ve come to the right place. Wash it down with a local ale or gin, brewed at an independent microbrewery or distillery. There are some fantastic restaurants to choose from, making the most of ingredients sourced from within the area.
Recharge after a hike along the coast or up a mountain with a visit to one of the area's many welcoming cafes and tearooms. Whether it’s a cosy haven tucked away in the corner of a tiny village, or right in the heart of a bustling town centre, it’s the perfect chance to enjoy a brew and a slice of home-made cake.
Follow Cumbria’s spice trail from the bustling harbour at Whitehaven where spices were traditionally imported into the region and used as ingredients in our famous local delicacies such as Cumberland sausage, Rum Nicky and Grasmere Gingerbread®.
Add one of the area's food and drink events to your calendar: from agricultural shows and farmers' markets to the popular Taste Cumbria food festivals, there's plenty of choice.
The Stables Café opens to the visiting public daily in the main season serving a full range of…
Set in Loweswater village between Loweswater lake and Crummock water. Rural setting with…
Our Michelin Star restaurant offers a delicious tasting menu, created by Chef Jack Bond using the…
Portobello brings simple, delicious wood-fired dishes to West Cumbria, where life is good anyway.…
You’ll find this delightful café & farm shop beside the River Irt in the beautiful Wasdale valley –…
Our restaurant is open to residents and non-residents alike, serving a delicious 3 course meal made…
Moresby Hall is an historic Grade 1 listed building offering fantastic food and accommodation on…
Ravens Nest is a specialist tea, coffee, and cocktail bar. It’s a fun, friendly venue, with…
Guests at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa can enjoy a full afternoon tea service from 12:30pm-5pm.…
The Orient Express Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station and Carriage Cafe offers a unique…
Award winning Fish and Chips by the sea including licensed restaurant.
A charming seaside tearoom serving tasty food and drinks, decorated throughout with vintage…
Country pub located in the heart of Bassenthwaite Village. Large beer garden with views of Skiddaw.…
We are an independent cafe situated at the ground floor of the Beacon museum
Designed by award-winning Scottish Architects, Silecroft Beach Café on Silecroft Beach offers an…
The romantic ambience and art-deco features of the stunning train carriages make this a truly…
Located at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Fellbites Café serves everything from hot and cold…
The Coffee Kitchen Bakery produces quality bread and baked goods from their Bakery in Market Place,…
Express Bar & Lounge serving International cuisine, ranging from pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches…
Enjoy delicious meals and afternoon teas in our restaurant, The Conservatory at the Melbreak. Open…
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…
Quaint little coffee and ice cream house selling local handmade ice cream coffee and cakes. Also,…
The family-owned café offers a welcoming atmosphere with hearty portions, delicious pies, and a…
The Bistro at the Distillery aims to embrace the spirit of the Lake District, which is achieved by…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Great Clifton, Workington
Enjoy delicious meals and afternoon teas in our restaurant, The Conservatory at the Melbreak.
Open between 12pm - 2pm, 5pm – 9pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm – 9pm Saturday and Sunday.
Afternoon Teas served between 2:30pm and 4:30pm daily –…
Ravenglass
The Stables Café opens to the visiting public daily in the main season serving a full range of options from light snacks to main meals plus delicious homemade cakes and a selection of hot and cold drinks; something for everyone!
Cockermouth
The Orient Express Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station and Carriage Cafe offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a selection of delicious food in the most elegant of surroundings. A fine selection of finger sandwiches, savoury and sweet treats…
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will find much to appreciate at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa. Chef takes full advantage of a wealth of local seasonal produce and Cumbrian specialities to create a variety of gastronomic delights.
Cockermouth
Unspoiled traditional inn with every modern comfort in understated luxury.
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
Guests at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa can enjoy a full afternoon tea service from 12:30pm-5pm. Diners can choose from a selection of savoury and sweet treats, including sandwiches and filled mini brioche rolls, quiche, homemade cake, biscuits,…
Ravenglass
Located at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Fellbites Café serves everything from hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and homebaked cakes, to full meals made to order.
Ravenglass
The Ratty Arms is located on the platform of Ravenglass station on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line, which runs past the main terminus of our narrow gauge railway. Guests can sit back and unwind with a drink, while watching the trains go by.
Whinlatter Pass, Keswick
"Cafe Ambio at Whinlatter Forest is set in the beautiful location of Whinlatter Forest, nestled in the treetops. We offer modern cafe food, and brilliant coffee. We use local suppliers to showcase the best food that Cumbria has to offer. Everything…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Our Michelin Star restaurant offers a delicious tasting menu, created by Chef Jack Bond using the finest ingredients from Cumbria and further afield in creative, sustainable ways.
Cockermouth
The romantic ambience and art-deco features of the stunning train carriages make this a truly unique experience that is not to be missed by locomotive lovers, film enthusiasts and foodies alike! Breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas are catered for…
Nr Bassenthwaite Lake
The Bistro at the Distillery aims to embrace the spirit of the Lake District, which is achieved by using regional ingredients where possible and having a key focus on freshness, flavour and simplicity.
Cockermouth
Set in Loweswater village between Loweswater lake and Crummock water. Rural setting with picturesque views.
Barrow-in-Furness
Express Bar & Lounge serving International cuisine, ranging from pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and a range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and coffee.
Ravenglass
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the Eskdale Room. Your cream tea includes a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese, egg mayo and tuna mayo), home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam and…
Silecroft
Designed by award-winning Scottish Architects, Silecroft Beach Café on Silecroft Beach offers an idyllic setting to relax, recharge and enjoy some great food.
Ireby
Our restaurant is open to residents and non-residents alike, serving a delicious 3 course meal made from freshly cooked local ingredients. We pride ourselves on the selection of local food producers and supplier who we work with to bring you a…
Whitehaven
Moresby Hall is an historic Grade 1 listed building offering fantastic food and accommodation on the outskirts of Whitehaven.
Whitehaven
Ravens Nest is a specialist tea, coffee, and cocktail bar. It’s a fun, friendly venue, with exclusive cocktails, quality hot drinks, and an exciting array of vegetarian food, to suit every guest.
Allonby
The Ship Hotel is a 17th century coaching inn. Centre of a village community, in a pleasant seaside holiday village overlooking the Solway Firth and across the road from a big play park.
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