Food and Drink in the Lake District

The perfect place to enjoy your time in Keswick. Located in a bustling pedestrian street, close to the busy Keswick Market Square and the shores of Lake Derwentwater. Café Bar 26 is a relaxed and stylish wine bar, serving great Illy coffee and a superb range of beverages. Perfect after a day on the fells or simply a stroll around the shops. Feeling peckish? We offer delicious continental style lunches between 12.00 and 14.30, freshly prepared, using only the finest ingredients. Join us in the evenings for interesting wines, continental beers, a wide selection of champagnes and cocktails in our unique ambience. Finally, what better way to end the day than to stay overnight in one of our contemporary en-suite bed & breakfast guest rooms conveniently located above the bar. Keswick is a great destination and Café Bar 26 a great location.

Stylish & contemporary restaurant-bar with rooms mixed with the charm and character of a 19th century inn. Fantastic food, great service, a warm welcome awaits and... Just 2 minutes walk to Lake Windermere, promenade and attractions!

Swinside Lodge Hotel is a small luxury hotel with seven rooms, personally run by owners Mike and Kath Bilton. Set in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District at the foot of the mountains and yet within easy access to Keswick, the hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Wildlife, including red squirrels, can be seen in the gardens. Four course dinner is served each evening, complemented by an extensive wine list, earning the hotel a prestigious two AA Rosettes. Other recent awards are Lakeland hotel of the Year: Good Hotel Guide, and Small Hotel of the Year: Cumbria Tourism. All rooms are ensuite, individually designed and maintained to a high standard. Swinside Lodge is ideal for walkers, with many breathtaking walks starting from the door. Other activities in the area range from Lake cruises, historic houses and castles, beautiful gardens and quaint villages and craft shops.

Located in the heart of England’s beautiful Lake District, set amid 14 acres of private grounds, Linthwaite has spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Award-winning 3 Red Star (AA) Linthwaite offers modern British cuisine using the best of local produce in the 3 rosette restaurant. Recently awarded Johansens Most Excellent Country House Hotel 2007 award. All 27 individually decorated bedrooms are en-suite some with lake views. All are equipped with satellite television, CD Hi-Fi, direct-dial telephone, radio, trouser press, tea and coffee-making facilities, bathrobes and hairdryer. In the grounds there are many peaceful seating spots to take maximum advantage of the views. There's fly fishing in the private tarn, 9-hole putting green and croquet lawn, mountain bikes for hire. Guests have complimentary use of a nearby leisure spa (including swimming pool and sauna). Unstuffy and relaxing, Linthwaite is the perfect place to unwind.

The Herdwick Inn is a charming, traditional 18th century Lakeland restaurant, dining venue and pub, set in the quiet Cumbrian village of Penruddock, just off the A66. With stunning views over towards the Northern Fells of the English Lake District, including Blencathra and Carrock Fell, this is a wonderful place to spend time. Situated midway between Penrith and Keswick, and only 4 miles from Ullswater, the Herdwick is the perfect base for exploring all areas of the Lake District National Park. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the Herdwick offers a very warm welcome to all their customers Our restaurant is well known for the quality and imagination of its food and our bar serves some of the best kept Jennings real ales in the Lakes - we are Cask Marque accredited - the benchmark for quality beers.