Leading Restaurants in Cumbria

Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria

Boasting breathtaking views over Lake Windermere and the Lakeland Fells, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Restaurant and Health Spa is nestled amongst acres of natural beauty... more

College Road, Windermere, Cumbria

Husband and wife team Chris and Jo Blaydes' passion to marry food with wine comes through loud and clear in their Windermere village centre restaurant that housed in a lovely... more

Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria

During its twenty year history this small immaculately run Victorian hotel with gardens has increased its kitchen brigade from just one chef to nine. But despite the extra... more

Brampton, Cumbria

Large picture windows frame a view overlooking Farlam Hall’s garden and ornamental lake allowing light to spill into the formal dining room. With its white marble fireplace... more

Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria

These days, you've got to have a philosophy, even if you're a pub. But if yours is a credo of “sustainability, simplicity and taste” that taps into the 800 year culinary... more

Sharrow Bay, Howtown, Penrith, Cumbria

This lakeside hotel has gained an outstanding reputation for excellence since opening in 1948. The restaurant offers classic fine dining in plush surroundings overlooking... more

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria

This elegant stalwart overlooking lake Windermere continues the longstanding tradition set by its former chef-patron John Tovey’s by offering a set menu served at sunset in... more

Cowan Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

Hidden by towering trees and draped in wisteria, Hipping Halls is an impressive 17th century building set within three acres of walled gardens on the Cumbria/Yorkshire border.... more

Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria

The centuries that have passed since the Rampsbeck first opened its doors overlooking Ullswater have done nothing to dampen its grandeur. While the hotel has retained its... more

Barngates, Ambleside, Cumbria

With the lakes below and fells above, The Drunken Duck occupies one of the most romantic locations of any restaurant in Britain. Although it feels like you're in splendid Lake... more

Nr Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria

The simply dressed dining room gives stunning views over the nearby Esthwaite Water in Georgian hotel which was once Beatrix Potter’s holiday home. Ees Wyke serves a daily... more

Grange Road, Newlands, Keswick, Cumbria

At Swinside Lodge Hotel great pride is taken on the quality of the food served, created by the award-winning AA 2 Rosette Chef, Clive Imber. Recommended by Michelin as a very... more

Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

There's no better place to savour the tranquillity of the Lake District than over a plate of Cartmel Valley smoked salmon on The Terrace at Linthwaite House. There are even... more

Burrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

The Highwayman was originally an 18th century coaching inn close to the borders of Yorkshire and Cumbria. Today, it is a very different place which has been lovingly restored... more

Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria

The pretty village of Cartmel used to be known as the home of sticky toffee pudding. Now thanks to this former 12th century blacksmiths (L’enclume is French for anvil) it’s... more

Langdale Road, Grasmere, Cumbria

The menu at the Jumble Room provides an eclectic mix of mostly European dishes which reflects the exuberant interior. This quirky restaurant oozes vibrancy with its... more

Crosthwaite, Lyth Valley, Kendal, Cumbria

From its stone exterior, the Punch Bowl looks like a typical Lake District inn. Inside things are rather different. High-backed chocolate brown leather chairs, sparkling white... more

Rydal Water, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria

The former residence of the poet William Wordsworth offers gourmet dinners to those hiring all five rooms in the 18th-century house providing an intimate and unique dining... more

13 Castlegate, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Simple wooden tables furnish this rustic vegetarian restaurant which has been decorated in warm ochres. A vermillion carpet gives a cheerful but cosy feel. The menu is... more

Canal Foot, Ulverston, Cumbria

The bright Conservatory restaurant in this former 18th-century coaching house affords fantastic views across the Leven estuary to the Lancashire and Cumbrian fells. The Bay... more