The best Drinks in Bowness-on-Windermere | Sluurpy updated in April

"Came here with my fiance for the first time last night & what a lovely experience we had. We both had the ploughmans platter as with the weather..."

Christie Lambert

Gal

"Tasty food. Nicely decorated. Attentive staff. Plus even though it did not say on menu or at the door. The food prepared with chicken, duck and beef..."

Naseer Khan

The Magic Roundabout

88/100 (1869 ratings)

Baby Back Full Rack Ribs

Tortilla Chips with Melted Cheese

Full english breakfast

"Went for dinner with my husband the staff are excellent and catered to our plant based diet, Loads of vegetarian and vegan option even vegan..."

Georgina Melia

"Absolutely amazing food, the veggie sharing platter is to die for! Fantastic range of gins and all at a fabulous prices! Service was also fab! Would..."

Charlotte Plant

"Absolutely amazing place. Staff are super helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Couldn't decide on the ribs or the brisket so me and my partner..."

Chris Dear

"I came here yesterday, first visit, lovely little place to sit with a nice cuppa watch the people go by & daydream, food was top notch! Had the Cajun..."

Zara Jackson

"Spent two nights at this place first was just drinks, second was food and drinks then had breakfast the morning before we left nothing at all to..."

Kerry-anne Dumbell

"Fantastic gin menu, great food, relaxed atmosphere! What else do you need whilst having a trip away to the lakes!! Would definately recommend to..."

Melissa Cooper

"Dined here last night , staff really friendly , food was really good , highly recommend the chefs panacotta , fab decor and great location , will..."

Jane Bailey

"Popped in unsure how good it would be but it was so tasty. We both had meals off the smoke house menu. They do a children’s menu although not shown..."

Zoe Louise Astle

"Absolutely great!! So happy I booked as the food was great and were really good portions! The staff are lovely and always happy to help with..."

Amy Kerr

"Fantastic little place...sat in the window watching the world go by...and also Magic Roundabout was my fave tv programme back in the day..."

Jenny Childerson

"We found this little gem on Tuesday. We were in the Lake district for 3 days and ate there EVERY night! Wonderful ambience , food and staff. It was..."

Ann White

"Gorgeous food and great staff. Lovely place and very reasonable..."

Linsey Baker

"Found this great little place early this morning. Just had breakfast , absolutely..."

Darren Izzard

"Veggie breakfast was fantastic & staff very friendly & helpful. Would head here any day of the week! 5..."

Helen M Charles

"Had a birthday breakfast here, and it was amazing 👏 and was made a great morning by the lovely waiter Alex 😊he made us laugh the whole time..."

nina dobson

"Truly outstanding! 5 stars really isn’t enough for this place! Great location, beautiful quirky interior, amazing food! As a self proclaimed fry..."

C Jason

"Popped in here for some lunch. Quite busy but managed to get a table from the young man who served us. I ordered the dirty fries and my husband got..."

Dionne Lamb

"The sticky toffee pudding was very moist. Friendly staff and service, but I'm not a big fan of eating food with dogs..."

Michelle Chen

"Super nice service and this is my favourite lamb shank. It's my first time seeing this way to cook carrots and they are extremely delicious. Cannot..."

Hugh Duan

"Delicious light breakfast, good value and portion size for the smaller breakfast. Quality ingredients. Would recommend for breakfast in..."

Sarah Lloyd

"The staff were excellent catering to our needs and the food was spot on too. 5 stars. We ordered the sharer board for two and it was more than..."

Ryan Holdsworth

"The famous magic roundabout lives up to its name with a brilliant staff and excellent..."

Harley West

"Really enjoyed our meal. The nacho starter is more than enough to share, really big portions! Reasonably priced too for the amount of food you..."

Marie Lloyd

"Quirky little place, but great ambience. Our food was..."

Mark Davidson

"Wow...absolutely stunning....we had calamari for starters then chicken kebab and the apple smoked chicken which is how chicken should be cooked melt..."

Loz Sheffy

"Great little place, they do also have an upstairs area. We had a small breakfast (light) and that was enough(so nice we went back again the next day)..."

Emma mck

"This was a great place for a family meal, priced well and food enjoyed by..."

Diana Boyd

"We pre-booked a table of 12 for a special birthday and what a night it was! The staff are absolutely amazing and made us feel so at home and..."

Amie Bentley

"We spent a very magic moment in this place! The hot chocolate and the cakes were very nice, but the best thing of this place is the amazing waiter,..."

chiara de santis

Boardwalk Bar & Grill

88/100 (2717 ratings)

Rack of Baby Back Ribs

Broad Walk Burger and Fries

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is just spot on - Great location, great staff, great menu which delivers on everything it promises, and it won't break the bank like some..."

Ben Mcloughlin

"Every dishes were really really good. I ordered the salmon salad just because I want to have some veg plate but it was beyond my expectation. Salmon..."

shoyu kung

"Boardwalk is an outstanding restaurant that sets the benchmark for all others in Bowness. Excellence throughout from food to service. Truly..."

Adam Weldon

"We’ve just got back from a lovely evening at the Boardwalk (table 54) We’re in the lakes for 1 night with our 2 girls and this was the best..."

Tina Hevingham

"We arrived much earlier than we'd booked but without fuss Jamie found us a table on the first floor with a fabulous view of the lake. We were very..."

jan stephenson

"We was seated quickly by a lovely young man and was introduced to the girls who would be serving us. The view from our table of the lake was surreal!..."

Millie Rae Turrell

"We really enjoyed our meal at the Boardwalk Bar and Grill! The food was delicious and throughly enjoyed by everyone, whilst the staff were friendly..."

Sophie Anderson

"Great staff, vey friendly. Starter squid not the best but chicken wings- perfectly cooked. Steak cooked to perfection but peppercorn sauce lack of..."

Zuzanna Marchand

"Booked after a full day out in the lakes for me and my partner, when I booked I left a note asking for a nice table with a view for us and they..."

Brandon Haigh

"Had dinner here on the last night of our Lake District holiday. Food was excellent, good steaks, loaded fries, and some different starters. Staff..."

Garry Whitmore (Dagdabear)

Stags Head Hotel

88/100 (1191 ratings)

"Love this pub,staff very friendly. Have stayed at the pub quite a few times and have had some good nights in here. Entertainment good as..."

Gaye Worrall

"Had a nice light bite for lunch a few pints of real ale and the manager was very accommodating and changed the SKY channel so that I could watch the..."

Nigel Foster

"1st time staying ere and it was great, the staff you couldnt fault anyone they were all lovely, the room was a lovely size and very clean and the..."

Fiona Emery

"Absolutely loved it stayed 24 March will deffo be back never been windermere before .thanks to all..."

Ali Parry

"Really friendly welcome - lovely warm cosy room with lake view - just lol- excellent location great breakfast and for value for money in its location..."

Michelle Davies-Noble

"Well worth staying nice room and great Staff, they cannot do more for you,..."

Carl T Humphries

Hole In T' Wall

87/100 (8336 ratings)

Egg Mayonnaise – with Salad and Coleslaw

Lasagne

Lamb Henry – Chips Minted Gravy Vegetables and Mint Sauce

Nearly Eaten Ham Sandwich

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Fish & Chips

Ploughman's Lunch

Curry

Beef and Ale Pie – Puff Pastry Lid Chips or New Potatoes and Vegetables

"I love proper old style pubs. This place is fabulous. Visited a couple of times. Very helpful friendly staff. Robinsons beers are not my favourite, ..."

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"Lovely pub, the staff were so lovely and accomodating. The food portions were generous and tasted great. The pub itself is well preserved and clean...."

mogs tau teta tau

"Lovely welcoming pub. Very traditional and decor is brilliant. 6 of us visited for lunch and the food was excellent. Portions were huge and really..."

Hannah CT

"A trip to Bowness would not be complete without a visit to this pub - great character and delicious food. Generous portions especially the steak..."

Em H

"Lovely old world pub, quite small in the main bar, but it makes for a cosy, relaxing environment. Very friendly, helpful team. Something for everyone..."

Roger H

"Best pub in the Lakes! Their awesome Scottish bartender really looked after our 11yr old birthday boy, the food was excellent, historic atmosphere..."

Tuk Tukuogo

"Definitely thee best pint and pub for me in Bowness.. Friendly staff, quaint surroundings, perfect quality ale. A must visit for ale lovers in..."

Craig Bowness

"This place is a fantastically quirky experience in the heart of Windemere. We stopped by for a quick drink before hopping on a boat across the lake...."

R Hooke

"Beautiful old pub in the heart of Bowness! Lots of beers, amazing food and friendly..."

Shiralee Lewin

"Great place to go for food and drinks. Really efficient and friendly service with plenty of inside and outside tables. Good prices..."

paul stott

Urban Food House

86/100 (1962 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"We ordered Calamari with sweet potatoes, Spicy Chicken wings and a Shawarma. Food tasted good, the mojito was 6/10. It seems the menu changes quite..."

Ellen Aba McDonnell

"Great food, excellent service, and a pleasant environment. I had a wonderful evening with my friends and..."

KenKar

"Excellent food with amazing service. Would highly recommend. We enjoyed the Classic Pizza, Buttermilk Chicken burger and Moules et Frites. All..."

Shona Catto

"Our family of four (all vegan) thoroughly enjoyed each dish, eating everything brought out, service was friendly, attentive and even humorous! Not..."

Ben Brampton

"Nipped in for some lunch on a rainy Sunday. Great atmosphere (loved the tunes). Food was a decent size and reasonably priced. They even swapped out..."

John Nickson

"Coped well with 8 of us and a dog. We enjoyed the atmosphere and food. It was busy but we didn't feel rushed. Nice to have something a bit different..."

Ian Ward

"We had: bread and houmous; duck; mussels and drinks. Staff were friendly, location was good and good was excellent. Food was on the upper end of..."

Nik Humphries

"Food was amazing, service was great. Would definitely recommend the lamb shank and the sticky toffee..."

Hayley Short

"Really lovely place with good options (including vegan) - we had a delicious dinner and the overall experience was excellent. Everyone we encountered..."

Rosanne Kinder

"Absolutely good vibes. Love the decorations and lights. Place is very cosy, staff nice and helpful. Food Was amazing. Beef croquettes with sauerkraut..."

Katarzyna Urbaniak

"Nice modern but cosy restaurant, the inside is well laid out and decorated. The menu has a good variety of dishes to choose from. The halloumi and..."

James McClelland

"Wonderful gem in Windermere. Amazing service and very welcoming staff. The food was immaculate never fault it. It’s extremely delicious. Make sure..."

Amjad A

"Visited here whilst on a weekend away with my husband. I had heard such great things so reserved a table in advance, although there was no need as..."

Gemma Harris

"We stopped by the Urban Food House for some brunch on our last day hiking the Lake District. The restaurant is beautifully presented, feeling very..."

Holly McNamara

"The atmosphere is cozy, warm and welcoming, staff were really nice, and the food arrived very quickly! Food was great, would definitely try some more..."

Sara N

"Lobster for breakfast was amazing! Great coffee. Dog friendly. Lovely friendly service. Relaxing..."

Heather Hill

"Found this restaurant near the guesthouse we were staying. Ordered classic pizza, chicken burger & calamari. Food was delicious. Service was..."

Suat Chiu Lim

The Fizzy Tarte

85/100 (4598 ratings)

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Illy Black Fresh Coffee

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of my favourite places to go when we come on holiday is this place the fizzy tart , the staff are always so happy to help and we can bring along..."

Rachel Atkinson

"Went last Saturday for my birthday and had the luxury afternoon tea. Service was spot on, afternoon tea was gorgeous and the fizz and cocktails where..."

Jen Bullock

"Amazing bar came here for a quick drink but turned into staying all night. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and the service is amazing. Highly..."

Catherine Barker

"Called twice whilst up in bowness. Fabulous place, the cocktails are to die for. Had a few pornstar martinis in several different places but I can..."

Beverlie Crowther

"Went here for my husbands 60th birthday and it was amazin.. ultimate afternoon indulgence is just to die for... staff amazin and friendly and nothing..."

Laura Beaston

"Amazing food & awesome service,would highly recommend going there for afternoon..."

Mike Ward

"Great bar...friendly staff...great selection of drinks....lovely outside space.....incredible heaters....a ‘must go to’ bar if you’re in..."

Martin Green

"Brilliant place and customer service was excellent! We had the non alcoholic strawberry daiquiri and a brandy Alexander and one of the best cocktails..."

Katie Doyle

"Had a wonderful experience here for mum and daughter time out. The cream tea was very nice. The balance between warm and friendly staff whilst..."

Janine Bainbridge-Daniel

"Excellent place, would definitely recommend going there..."

Ajie Williams-Jones

"High quality and high prices! The afternoon tea is £28 per person. It’s beautiful and fresh, nothing pre-packaged and presented beautifully. The..."

Helen Flanagan

"Absolutely 100% recommend The Fizzy Tarte for an Afternoon Tea. The Service was friendly and attentive and very welcoming. We hadn’t booked in..."

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"A little on the pricey side but I really do believe you get what you pay for and these cocktails are by far the best I’ve had. Up there with..."

Laura Winstanley

"Food was amazing. Lovely place. Very slow on service and a little bit of an atmosphere created with the table next to us as they moved a chair. Apart..."

Ste Wilson

"A lovely place but I have to say very expensive when you can get just as good of cocktail at other establishments just as good. But been there done..."

Claire J

"This was a great find. Love the Decor and atmosphere. The staff are really friendly, helpful and attentive. We stopped for a lunch and shared a board..."

Nick Baker

"We visited here on a Saturday Lunchtime to use up a afternoon tea voucher we had been given. Everything was amazing from the service to the food. We..."

Michael Humphreys

"Came here for a couple of cocktails.. excellent service and lovely new and modern vibe (cocktails are expensive but worth..."

Peter Farrugia (Frag)

"We found this place by chance just walking around Bowness on Windermere. The host was great, the cocktails were amazing, good balance between flavour..."

Betsa M

"Had an afternoon tea here for our anniversary and it was absolutely lovely! The staff was very attentive and the food was delicious. Very well priced..."

Jennie Cresswell

Baha

84/100 (1921 ratings)

Tennessee Brioche Bun

Wheelchair Accessible

"Definitely not for the cheapskates of the world, from the outset the place looks sleek and elegant,on arrival we were pleasantly greeted and sat..."

Jonny Slater

"What a beautiful restaurant! � We visited Baha last night, Located just by The Fizzy Tarte, from start to finish, this place was perfect, from..."

Natalie Duval

"Stayed in Bowness for two nights and absolutely loved this place. We had such a laugh every time we visited ...... which actually turned out to be..."

Harry Barker

"Amazing night last night at Baha bar, the female singer who player piano/guitar was truly amazing. Joe the bar server made me the best cocktail ever..."

Theresa Green

"Found this place whilst wandering around bowness today.. came back this evening for dinner and the live music... Myself and the Mrs were blown away..."

Pat Pearse

"Visited with my husband yesterday for Sunday lunch & we weren't disappointed. It was very busy but the staff were still attentive & service was..."

Sarah Morris

"10 of us went for a meal last night for my birthday and we all enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food was great .A really..."

Tara Marie Lamb

"Fantastic service, food, atmosphere and drinks!! Would highly recommend this place and we will definitely be returning!..."

Emma Bolland

"Visited Baha today for a familylunch! It was lovely, very relaxed place, lovely food and friendly staff! Our little girl loved it! Service was great!..."

Julie Dickson

"Food is gorgeous and a great place to drink.... Coolest led lighting in the..."

Warren Drake

"I ordered the truffle fries and chicken skewers, which tasted good. The chicken was a little plain but had a nice texture. The service was..."

Sarah Kay

"It was quiet when we went in, but the staff were very friendly. Nice few vegan options but we both went for the burgers. Cant complain about the..."

Cee Ry

"Our friend was throwing us her b’day party and wanted to enjoy the night life of windermere. I never knew a vivacious pub like this do exist in..."

Nitin Srivastava

"Our first visit whilst staying in Bowness, food was absolutely amazing. Me and my husband love a good burger 🍔😍..."

Jessica Pennington-Byram

"We came for our the bottomless brunch and I could not recommend this enough! Wow! So much great food, attentive team and great drinks. Well worth the..."

Rachel Stavert

"Great food (good vegan options) attentive staff, beautiful interior, all round a nice experience and glad we visited. The staff all seemed very hard..."

Tyler H

"Went for Sunday roast with my daughter it’s an awesome place the staff were cheerful and just the right amount of attentive. The food was awesome..."

Jonathan Bartlett

"Awesome quirky place. Interior design is really cool and unique, kind of jungle vs Rorschach vibes. The food was great too, I had the duck leg and my..."

Daniel

"Very nice place, very delicious food, and great service specially the girl who lead us to the our table, and the guys upstairs. But the girl was a..."

Ab Y

"Booked a table for lunch after seeing so many great reviews and pictures on social media. The menu had suddenly changed from the images we saw on..."

K Brown

"We had a lovely meal at BAHA, we were tucked away in a corner upstairs on a big table which was perfect for our party of nine, which included..."

B “Brunettebabe”

"First time at Baha and really enjoyed it. Great service, friendly staff, excellent cocktails and a good variety of dishes on the menu. Loved the..."

Julia Aspinall

"Lovely place I felt a little tucked away in a corner so didn't feel any real atmosphere. The original seats we was meant to be seated in we're not..."

Dave Green

Bryson's Tea Room & Bakery

84/100 (1889 ratings)

Apple and Cinnamon Pie

Quiche

Vanilla Sponge Cake

Welsh rarebit

Baked Beans Hash Brown and Chips

Cranberry and Raspberry Tea

Traditional Afternoon Tea for Two

Signature Sandwich

Toasts

Warm Scone with Jam and Clotted Cream and Special Hot Chocolate

Coffee and Walnut Cake and Latte Flavoured with Vanilla

Wheelchair Accessible

"Classic Lake District tearoom with a great selection of cakes and pastries to go with morning coffee or afternoon tea. Visited early in the morning..."

Andrew Thomas

"A slice of lakeside Britannia. While not quite at the level of a patisserie or Viennoiserie, they manage a decent selection of calorific carbtastic..."

Charles Miranda

"We had the most amazing sandwich from this lovely little bakery. I was going to take a picture but unfortunately I ate it too fast! We were going to..."

Gemma Handley

"I rang to see if they where still doing breakfasts and had they got those fantastic Viennese whirls, it just rang. To my surprise later that day my..."

Lloyd Maidment

"We've made Bryson's a regular stop for lunch in Windemere after receiving consistently good service and great food. The prices are reasonable and..."

Goster GetGoing

"Small bakery ,nice atmosphere,food fresh and delicious 😋 . We had the most amazing sandwich from this lovely little bakery,Grill breakfast and..."

Agnes K

"My wife and I both had a lunchtime sandwich one was mozzarella ham and pesto on brown cob bun which was toasted. Other sandwich was chicken with..."

Mike Johnson

"The place was lovely and so inviting.lovely staff and the best Viennese swirl I’ve ever had hands..."

vik kainth art (VIK KAINTH ART)

"Lovely little cafe and the scone with clotted cream was delicious as was the pot of tea. Lady that greeted us was slightly scary barking at us that..."

Kirsty Turner

"Lovely cream tea, good value, Arrived at a busy time, although would have been nice to be acknowledged while waiting to be seated. Lovely scones and..."

Julie Szczepaniak

"Cute Restaurant. Ordered a Cappucino and the Ham, mozzarella, pesto and tomato sandwich. Sandwich was delicious, coffee was good. Lot's of options..."

Sara Patil

"I have been to two branches one in Bowness and the one in Keswick. We had coffee and desserts. Coffee and walnut cake was not to our liking but the..."

Hanan Wadood Sheikh

"Wonderful place. The staff were really friendly and diligent when helping me to select some dairy free snacks. The cranberry and raspberry tea was..."

John

The Easy Breeze - Street Food & Cocktails

84/100 (2622 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went here as a last minute change of plans and although the staff were dealing with a private party for over 100 people they managed to provide us..."

Paul Scott

"Incredible food, amazing service and the kids menu has great options! The chicken tacos are out of this world, best I've ever had. Will definitely be..."

Tony Pires

"Our favourite place to go in Bowness. We had a great night listening to the amazing young girl on piano (sorry didnt catch her name). What a..."

Loz Sheffy

"This place was beautiful! Family run we found out - lovely service, such a kind friendly young girl working there! My husband had one of the specials..."

Liz1610

"We went here for a few cocktails during a visit to Bowness after it was recommended to us. Cocktails were lovely and there was plenty of seating..."

Louise Durham

"Amazing street food just off the main road in Bowness on Windermere. Popped in for lunch and no need to book. Jerk Chicken taco was..."

Ian McCutcheon

"Everything we took was excellent inc Cocktails. The waitress was super nice. Great ambience with Live..."

Lyron Wahrmann

"Such a fun night at The Easy Breeze! The staff were so incredibly helpful and friendly. And so attentive too! We booked in at 8pm for dinner and had..."

Sally Lawrence

"Service was great, happy, smiley, welcoming. The food was top notch, small menu but well selected items on the menu giving something for everyone...."

Kym Davies

"We stumbled upon this place by accident and I'm glad we did, it's now our favourite bar in Bowness. Wonderfully friendly staff, great selection of..."

Emma Nolan

Bodega Tapas Bar

82/100 (4421 ratings)

"After reading the reviews I was a little unsure about this place .... however , Absolutely THEE best tapas I’ve had in a long time ... service was..."

Danny Davies PT

"Our 3rd time here and have yet to finish a meal, they never disappoint with quality and portions of food. Great atmosphere made to feel so welcome..."

Brian Bonner

"Lovely little find, great atmosphere and music played was a good mix! Chuffed that my partner could have tapas too from the gluten free section and..."

Grace Redmond

"Its a great place to both eat and drink. Central location. Outside heaters. Good choice of beers with happy, friendly staff. Tapas taste authentic..."

Martine Middleton - Fall

"Hands down best tapas we have ever eaten and being avid travellers to Spain we have sampled quite few! Sangria was lovely and the service was..."

Claire Jones

"Awesome place. Great food. Good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Great selection of beers and..."

Ant Redmond

"Fab place never been to a tapas restaurant before very busy but staff were attentive and service quick. Loved the food..."

Karen Sinden

"We visited on the off chance of getting a table after another restaurant we planned on going to was closed. We were told that it was full but that..."

Becks Carthy

"Fabulous food, really friendly, helpful staff, would recommend to..."

Marion Scott Butler

"Had a great jug of Sangria with tapas on a visit to Windermere. Food was lovely and good sized portions of tapas. Would recommend you..."

Diane Morley

"It has a lovely, friendly atmosphere. The menu was amazing. So much to choose from. We chose 7 dishes between two people. Every dish so full of..."

Roscoe Rocks

"This is a must visit if you’re in Bowness. The staff, the drinks, the food, the vibe; everything is simply on point. We’ve been many times now..."

Sarah Hayes

"My absolute favourite place in Bowness for midday tapas. The staff are so welcoming and the food is fantastic. There is something for everybody in..."

Drew

"Amazing food, great selection of beers and lovely atmosphere. The service was also..."

Hayley Short

"Absolutely amazing tapas bar with plenty of choices! The pork ribs were also especially tender and very tasty with the sauce, as were the garlic..."

Harrison Lowis

"Great selection of tapas plates. Reasonable prices and very tasty too. Can't book so may have to wait (we waited around 30 mins at 8pm). Would..."

Robert Winter

"Ate here for dinner tonight. Walked in and expected to wait for a table as other reviews said, however got a table for 2 straight away. Staff were..."

Jessica Lee

"Could give it more than 5 stars if that was an option. Service was warm, friendly, and swift. Was quiet when we came, so the food was quick to..."

Stewart Allenby

"Tapas was great and drinks were even better. Ordered baked prawns, paella along with coconut mojito and tap beer estrella damn. Highly..."

Mayank Kumar

"Ic and Flic have only been here once before. Good bar to try some tapas and wine. Has one real ale; Theakstone Summit on this visit. Very good. The..."

MADDOGLEP

"OK, so we were told straight away that it would take about 30 minutes for food as they were really busy. They were definately near capacity but we..."

Matt English

"Brilliant tapas....lovely friendly staff...our holiday wouldn't be the same without a visit here....never..."

Maureen Cowans

"Amazing food, amazing cocktails, lovely place! Would highly..."

Georgia Beal

"We had a great meal out here following reading some good google reviews. The four of us had a brilliant meal - we asked for some advice about how..."

Victoria Simmonds

"A lovely spot for tapas in Bowness. You couldn’t book so we came earlier around 5:30pm and got a table, the place filled up completely by 7pm. The..."

Imogen Grace

"Lovely cocktails, much cheaper than everywhere else in this area and was open the latest compared to every where we'd tried. Staff were friendly and..."

Rachel Simpson

The Flying Pig

79/100 (6878 ratings)

Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Curry

Beer

Local Brewed Beer

Bacon

Vegan Butternut Squash Curry

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Pesto

Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas

Wheelchair Accessible

"People complaining about the service in this place are either really are just picking for fault or dealt with very different members of staff. On a..."

Luke James Matear

"Great friendly and welcoming pub. Food looks great but a must are the pork scratching and apple pure dip, great with a pint or..."

Joanne Taylor

"Really great food, tasty and served hot. Staff were friendly and helpful, but looked like they needed a little more staff than what they had. Had a..."

Scott MacDonald

"Hands down one of the best burgers I’ve eaten in my life - thank you chef! The Cumbrian sausage is super tasty & plentiful. Loved the local beer of..."

tobi d.

"Fantastic pub, drinks and food. The service was outstanding from a male (unfortunately didn't catch his name) with ginger hair, he was brilliant We..."

Ellen A

"What can I say never in my life have I had a burger like that ever incredible flavour and the ginger lad that served us was great. Also the lovely..."

alanw1690

"Visited with my friend and our two cockapoos, and we had a delightful experience! We savored the scrumptious cheese and onion pie along with the..."

J Basra

"Great beer garden which does draw you in, as its all decked with flowers. Sat inside, got a table in 5 mins. They have a few different beers but not..."

Clare Maclennan

"Dog friendly pub, lovely staff, great atmosphere, our dog tried to go in everything we passed. Great little dog station of bowls of water & treats...."

Sami G

"Not a bad place. Food wax ok. Atmosphere was good. A hotspot for tourists which isn't a bad thing. Probably won't be back as its just a pud and there..."

Ajay Patel

"A traditional style pub, with a modern twist to its menu, located in the heart of Windermere. Staff is absolutely wonderful and will welcome you with..."

Oliver Singh

"Staff were very friendly, we only had a couple of beers, but they were great! Didn't eat, but the reviews are good..."

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Baha

78/100 (2946 ratings)

Tennessee Brioche Bun

Wheelchair Accessible

"Definitely not for the cheapskates of the world, from the outset the place looks sleek and elegant,on arrival we were pleasantly greeted and sat..."

Jonny Slater

"What a beautiful restaurant! � We visited Baha last night, Located just by The Fizzy Tarte, from start to finish, this place was perfect, from..."

Natalie Duval

"Stayed in Bowness for two nights and absolutely loved this place. We had such a laugh every time we visited ...... which actually turned out to be..."

Harry Barker

"Amazing night last night at Baha bar, the female singer who player piano/guitar was truly amazing. Joe the bar server made me the best cocktail ever..."

Theresa Green

"Found this place whilst wandering around bowness today.. came back this evening for dinner and the live music... Myself and the Mrs were blown away..."

Pat Pearse

"Visited with my husband yesterday for Sunday lunch & we weren't disappointed. It was very busy but the staff were still attentive & service was..."

Sarah Morris

"10 of us went for a meal last night for my birthday and we all enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food was great .A really..."

Tara Marie Lamb

"Fantastic service, food, atmosphere and drinks!! Would highly recommend this place and we will definitely be returning!..."

Emma Bolland

"Visited Baha today for a familylunch! It was lovely, very relaxed place, lovely food and friendly staff! Our little girl loved it! Service was great!..."

Julie Dickson

"Food is gorgeous and a great place to drink.... Coolest led lighting in the..."

Warren Drake

"I ordered the truffle fries and chicken skewers, which tasted good. The chicken was a little plain but had a nice texture. The service was..."

Sarah Kay

"It was quiet when we went in, but the staff were very friendly. Nice few vegan options but we both went for the burgers. Cant complain about the..."

Cee Ry

"Our friend was throwing us her b’day party and wanted to enjoy the night life of windermere. I never knew a vivacious pub like this do exist in..."

Nitin Srivastava

"Our first visit whilst staying in Bowness, food was absolutely amazing. Me and my husband love a good burger 🍔😍..."

Jessica Pennington-Byram

"We came for our the bottomless brunch and I could not recommend this enough! Wow! So much great food, attentive team and great drinks. Well worth the..."

Rachel Stavert

"Great food (good vegan options) attentive staff, beautiful interior, all round a nice experience and glad we visited. The staff all seemed very hard..."

Tyler H

"Went for Sunday roast with my daughter it’s an awesome place the staff were cheerful and just the right amount of attentive. The food was awesome..."

Jonathan Bartlett

"Awesome quirky place. Interior design is really cool and unique, kind of jungle vs Rorschach vibes. The food was great too, I had the duck leg and my..."

Daniel

"Very nice place, very delicious food, and great service specially the girl who lead us to the our table, and the guys upstairs. But the girl was a..."

Ab Y

"Booked a table for lunch after seeing so many great reviews and pictures on social media. The menu had suddenly changed from the images we saw on..."

K Brown

"We had a lovely meal at BAHA, we were tucked away in a corner upstairs on a big table which was perfect for our party of nine, which included..."

B “Brunettebabe”

"First time at Baha and really enjoyed it. Great service, friendly staff, excellent cocktails and a good variety of dishes on the menu. Loved the..."

Julia Aspinall

"Lovely place I felt a little tucked away in a corner so didn't feel any real atmosphere. The original seats we was meant to be seated in we're not..."

Dave Green

The Old John Peel Inn

77/100 (1145 ratings)

Not Often Seen Beer Mat

Lamb

Meeresfrüchte Mit Pommes

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Highly recommend! What a lovely pub � food is excellent and the staff are really friendly! They made my family (four small children) and our dog..."

Stacey Wood

"Really enjoyed our visits to eat and have a couple of pints. Very dog friendly with super pub food and a choice of three proper beers, all kept..."

Charles Galloway

"Gorgeous food me and my husband and family have eaten here quit a few time, food always home cooked and very tasty defo recommended give it a go :-)..."

Amanda Sharp

"I had the ploughmans lunch it was lovely , i would defo recommend..."

Pat Cook

"Great food, excellent service and music that gets the feet tapping. First pub on our way into Windermere proved to be a great..."

Denise Hodge

"Beautiful little pub with the cheapest drinks we’d experienced so far. We didn’t eat here unfortunately however the environment was wonderful and..."

Julie Anderson

"The new landlords are absolutely wonderful! So welcoming and the whole atmosphere is how pubs used to be. As tourists, the local were very friendly..."

Alex Harding

"The new hosts have only just opened this wonderfully traditional British pub after it’s been closed for 6 months. In just two weeks they have..."

Kevin Brown

"By Far the best Pub in Bowness! Myself and the Mrs absolutely loved this place, a 'home from home' pub, not your typical tourist white wash boring..."

Curtis Passingham

"Ic and Flic making their first visit here. I have only been a couple of times. Very traditional pub. Had a good pint of Theakstones Best. Very good..."

MADDOGLEP

"I loved this pub , just 50 yards off the main Street , if you want a drink without the tourist crowd then look out this place , it even has beer..."

Chris Scarth

"If you like wine bar, modern type pubs, then this ones not for you. But if you like propper pubs with character then you'll enjoy a few pints in here..."

Ashley Briggs

"Nice Inn next door to our campsite. Called for 1 last drink before heading home. Fairly quiet as not many there but can imagine it can fill up at..."

Darryl Cornick

"Proper local real ales and wholesome simple food. Food was piping hot and well cooked, staff very friendly and helpful. Traditional Ole styled pub..."

Barry “Chillibaz” Johnstone

"Went to blues festival. Brilliant atmosphere and brilliant service. Would definitely go to this pub for an afternoon..."

Roy Dearnaley

"Nice food and friendly staff, dogs are also allowed..."

Jake Finn

"Pleasantly surprised... you know I've lived in Windermere for 30 years and had never been to this pub. I guess I'd been put off by the outside..."

pete gorman

"Just popped in for a few games of pool on a cold February afternoon. Proper..."

DrBrighton

"Such a great find close to the centre of Bowness. After finding a couple of other places were full, the staff were rude or the venue was not dog..."

Helena Campbell

"Great food and friendly staff. The beef and ale pie was..."

Jane Cadman

"Only went in here for a pint sadly. Excellent well kept beer which was amazing given the appalling standard of ale in Bowness. The barman was busy..."

David Taylor

"Very pleasant pub in the lovely village of Bowness on the edge of Lake Windermere. Good quality food at reasonable prices. Service was quite quick...."

Trevor Whitnall

Lake View Garden Bar

76/100 (1429 ratings)

Gummy Bears Holiday Cocktail

Wine

Halloumi and Pineapple Burger

Pepperoni Pizza

Corona on Draft

Full english breakfast

Non Alcoholic Guinness Stout

"What a spot! Called in at Windermere on our way back from Edinburgh and got a spot on the balcony at this fabulous venue. Brilliantly furnished and..."

Alison Bell

"Great bar, with a great view of the lake. We were lucky enough to go when they had live music on. Fantastic atmosphere. My partner and I decided to..."

Jsh Lei

"We attended twice this week, once just for drinks and second time had a pizza also. The pizza was delicious. Staff friendly and helpful. Quick..."

Hayley Biddiss

"Lovely surroundings. We sat outside as it was gorgeous. Good live music. Great views. Didn't eat there do can't..."

Clare McCool

"The staff were nice, and the food came really quick. Drinks were nice and made a change to find non alcoholic..."

Richard Coleman

"We loved this spot for a wee drink or two and a bite to eat. Vast range of beverages on offer and plenty of food options, too. The nachos were very..."

Robert Ferguson

"Lovely place, food was amazing! The pizza really is the best sooo cheesy❤️ great atmosphere! Lovely views and Dog friendly to which is..."

Samantha Mck

"Awesome setting, the most amazing nachos eaten, so much sauce 😋bit pricey on drinks (bottle of Prosecco) understandably a premium spot but just a..."

Joanne Bunce

"Amazing views across the lake! We got the nachos for two and let me tell you we tried our hardest to finish them but we failed 🙈 beautiful food..."

Kirsty Jane

"DOG FRIENDLY The live music can be questionable (we went there on a few after noons and some was really good, some less so) but the food was good,..."

Nat Nat

"Great bar/restaurant, the staff were all friendly and welcoming. I had their chips and chip shop curry sauce, it was delicious. My partner had the..."

Phil Morgan

"Called in while on a day trip. Prices were expensive £16 for a glass of wine and a pint of larger. Views over the lake were lovely good place to..."

ann cowperthwaite

"Food was really nice, however one dish was wrong that we sent back, came back still incorrect so we just kept it anyway, how nice it was is the only..."

Shaun Palmer

"Great place with a lovely atmosphere. Had nachos & they were excellent..."

Ruth E

"First ever visit. There is a large bottom terrace and bar which must be buzzing in good weather. Today in late November we climbed the stairs where a..."

MADDOGLEP

Lake View Garden Bar

76/100 (1419 ratings)

Gummy Bears Holiday Cocktail

Pepperoni Pizza

Burger

Halloumi and Pineapple Burger

Full english breakfast

"Amazing view of Bowness Bay and a great selection of wine and beers including cocktails on tap..."

Jonathan EN

"Excellent views and a great selection of..."

Nichola Hall

"What a spot! Called in at Windermere on our way back from Edinburgh and got a spot on the balcony at this fabulous venue. Brilliantly furnished and..."

Alison Bell

"Great bar, with a great view of the lake. We were lucky enough to go when they had live music on. Fantastic atmosphere. My partner and I decided to..."

Jsh Lei

"We attended twice this week, once just for drinks and second time had a pizza also. The pizza was delicious. Staff friendly and helpful. Quick..."

Hayley Biddiss

"Lovely surroundings. We sat outside as it was gorgeous. Good live music. Great views. Didn't eat there do can't..."

Clare McCool

"We loved this spot for a wee drink or two and a bite to eat. Vast range of beverages on offer and plenty of food options, too. The nachos were very..."

Robert Ferguson

"Lovely place, food was amazing! The pizza really is the best sooo cheesy❤️ great atmosphere! Lovely views and Dog friendly to which is..."

Samantha Mck

"Amazing views across the lake! We got the nachos for two and let me tell you we tried our hardest to finish them but we failed 🙈 beautiful food..."

Kirsty Jane

"Awesome setting, the most amazing nachos eaten, so much sauce 😋bit pricey on drinks (bottle of Prosecco) understandably a premium spot but just a..."

Joanne Bunce

"DOG FRIENDLY The live music can be questionable (we went there on a few after noons and some was really good, some less so) but the food was good,..."

Nat Nat

"Great bar/restaurant, the staff were all friendly and welcoming. I had their chips and chip shop curry sauce, it was delicious. My partner had the..."

Phil Morgan

"Called in while on a day trip. Prices were expensive £16 for a glass of wine and a pint of larger. Views over the lake were lovely good place to..."

ann cowperthwaite

"Great place with a lovely atmosphere. Had nachos & they were excellent..."

Ruth E

"Nicely furnished, great menu & fast service. Superb two tier view of the boating area. Good drinks..."

S Williams

"First ever visit. There is a large bottom terrace and bar which must be buzzing in good weather. Today in late November we climbed the stairs where a..."

MADDOGLEP

"First visit since it underwent a fabulous refurb and not disappointed the frequent visits we made during our 3 night stay in Bowness proved that,..."

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