Blacksmith’s Restaurant
44 Springfield Road
Bigrigg
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2TQ
United Kingdom

Tel: 01946 815800

Blacksmith’s is a well-known and popular restaurant in Bigrigg, West Cumbria. However, it carries less than a dozen tables, so it is a good idea to book in advance for this intimate dining experience. The menu comprises hearty traditional dishes made with local ingredients.

Drunken Duck Inn
Barngates
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NG
United Kingdom

Tel: 01539 436347

The Drunken Duck is a well-known traditional pub in the charming location of Ambleside. It is home to the Barngates Brewery, hence the beer on tap is excellent. The ale is complemented by an adventurous and tasty selection of meals in the elegant dining area.

Fellini’s
Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BT
United Kingdom

Tel: 01539 432487

Fellini’s is an innovation in Cumbrian dining. It is a contemporary but comfortable venue with a focus on Mediterranean vegetarian cuisine. It showcases delicious meat-free dishes with a focus on local and seasonal produce. It is worth a try and best to book in advance.

Glass House
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9AN
United Kingdom

Tel: 01539 432137

The Glass House Restaurant can be found in a former mill in Ambleside, affording a wonderful atmosphere in which to enjoy the cuisine, which is classic British with Mediterranean influences.

Holme Bistro
56-58 Denton Street
Denton Holme
Cumbria
CA2 5EH
United Kingdom

Tel: 01228 534343

Holme Bistro is a young restaurant with a fresh attitude, whose chefs have worked in premier hotels and restaurants around the world. Located in a quiet position on the outskirts of Carlisle city centre, this restaurant is a hidden gem.

Jericho’s
College Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1BX
United Kingdom

Tel: 01539 442522

Jericho’s is a celebrated restaurant set in the picturesque surroundings of Windermere. It is revered for its fine traditional cuisine and friendly atmosphere. The décor is refined and the two AA rosette awarded menu consists of modern British-influenced fine dining options.

The King’s Head
Thirlsmere
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4TN
United Kingdom

Tel: 01768 772393

This historic 17th century former coaching inn enjoys a great location at the foot of Helvellyn. The King’s Head is well known for its excellent range of ales, its mouthwatering selection of food and its warm Lakeland welcome.

L’Enclume
Cavendish Street
Cartmel
Cumbria
LA11 6PZ
United Kingdom

Tel: 01539 536362

L’Enclume combines refreshingly contemporary and inventive cuisine with the isolation and traditional elegance of the historic Lakeland village of Cartmel. The historic stone building has a stylishly updated interior, and the Michelin-starred menu evokes the natural delights of the countryside.

Luca’s Ristorante
High Hill
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5NX
United Kingdom

Tel: 01768 774621

Luca’s Ristorante is a well-established favourite for traditional Italian cuisine in Keswick. The restaurant is housed in a former art school, built in the 19th using local methods. The restaurant was completely refurbished in 2010, creating a fine ambience in which to enjoy risotto or a pasta dish.

The Old Ginn House
Moor Road
Moor Road
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 1TS
United Kingdom

Tel: 01900 64616

The Old Ginn House is located just outside the Lake District National Park. It is a curiously shaped building with a modern, light and airy interior. It is definitely worth the detour. There are sadly no cask ales available, but the excellent quality and sheer size of the meals make up for that, and the service is friendly and welcoming.

Queen’s Head
Townhead
Troutbeck
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1PW
United Kingdom

Tel: 01539 432174

In the centre of this Lakeland village stands the Queen’s Head, a timbered Elizabethan building with a curious and charming interior. The gastropub serves an excellent selection of pub meals and makes good use of local produce.

The Traveller’s Rest Inn
Keswick Road
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9RR
United Kingdom

Tel: 015394 35604

The same family has run this wonderful old pub for years. They take great pride in their excellent Jennings ales and extensive menu of traditional Cumberland fare, all served in atmospheric surroundings in a coaching inn dating back to the 1500s.