Lake District Restaurants with a View

Lake District Restaurants with a View

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Lake District Restaurants with a View

Are you looking for the most incredible dining experiences at Lake District restaurants with a view?

There is no doubt that 16 million tourists a year visit the Lake District because of its breath-taking scenery. Take advantage of our convenient dining and drinking guide, which includes recommendations for the best bars, restaurants, pubs, and cafés.

And with so many fantastic restaurants, you’re spoiled for choice with an array of incredible scenic dining options. Do you go for a Michelin-starred Lake District restaurant, a quaint gastropub with an open fire, or a welcoming tearoom with scrumptious cake?

The Lake District is a paradise for foodies. This national park is responsible for some delicious treats, including Cumberland Sausages, Grasmere Ginger Bread, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. With all the local dining and drinking options, everyone can find something they like.

Since most of us treat ourselves to restaurant meals while on holiday, we’ve rounded up some of the best lakeside dining experiences with spectacular views.

Enjoy views out to glistening lakes and striking fells as you settle in for a romantic dining experience. Choose from Rampsbeck Restaurant for a spot of local fare, or, treat yourself to a tipple at The Drunken Duck Inn.

Check out Lake District restaurants with a view below…

  • Allium at Askham Hall, Feature

    Allium at Askham Hall

    Askham Hall
    Askham
    Penrith
    CA10 2PF

    01931 712350

    An unforgettable dining experience awaits at Allium at Askham Hall. The sumptuous restaurant enjoys a Michelin Star status with 3 AA Rosettes, and is where you can savour a unique, six-course menu.

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    Blue Smoke on the Bay

    Road, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
    Ambleside Road
    Windermere
    LA23 1LP

    01539 433338

    A brand-new and highly elite dining experience that is located on the banks of Lake Windermere. Featuring South American-inspired dishes prepared over a one-of-a-kind wood-fired grill with a touch of smoked barbecue flavour.

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  • Kat’s Kitchen of Keswick

    135 Main Street
    Keswick
    CA12 5NJ

    017687 72211

    Discover brunch and lunch selections at Kat’s Kitchen, a 100% plant-based cafe, along with a variety of beverages including Matcha and Beetroot Lattes and mind-blowing High-Octane Coffee.

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  • L’Enclume

    Cavendish Street
    Cartmel
    Grange-over-Sands
    LA11 6QA

    01539 536362

    L’Enclume use fresh and contemporary local ingredients, ensuring their menu is a seasonal delight and every visit is more unique than the one before. This two Michelin star, five AA Rosette restaurant is located in a beautiful setting along the River Eea, with beautiful views out to the countryside.        

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  • Rampsbeck Restaurant

    Rampsbeck Restaurant

    Rampsbeck Grange
    Watermillock
    Penrith
    CA11 0LP

    017684 86442

    A casual restaurant in the Another Place Hotels, set on the banks of Ullswater with an open kitchen and views of the lake, providing course-style menus based on Cumbrian ingredients.    

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  • The Drunken Duck

    The Drunken Duck

    Barngates
    Ambleside
    LA22 0NG

    015394 36347

    One of the most popular watering holes in the Lake District, the Drunken Duck Inn boasts a picture-perfect vantage point over the surrounding landscape.

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  • The Forest Side, Grasmere Feature

    The Forest Side

    Keswick Road
    Grasmere
    Ambleside
    LA22 9RN

    015394 35250

    The Forest Side is a fabulous restaurant tucked away in a Gothic mansion near Grasmere. Come here to savour Michelin Star dishes in a tasteful environment.

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