The best Dinner in Grasmere | Sluurpy updated in April

"We go back to Grasmere time and time again and never venture further than Tweedies for food and drink! Great bar, great food, great staff and great..."

Kate

caroline pitman

"Very tasty, recommend to try. The boss is very..."

wang xin

"Lovely home cooked food made to order, piping hot, good portions. Chef is super friendly and..."

stuart morris

"Good solid classic fare. I had an excellently cooked slab of sirloin steak with chips, salad and excellent onion rings. A good hearty dessert too. A..."

Peter Davis

"Visited this restaurant with family (5 adults) for dinner on the 25th February 2022 and we are so glad we did... it was a fantastic meal. The food..."

John Buckley

"Awesome (fellow) Scottish chef (except he actually sounds Scottish unlike me). He somehow made a vegetable broth taste as good as a Scotch Broth (it..."

Ser Angus the Mad

"Absolutely delicious home cooked food. Everything is so fresh and cooked to perfection, me and my partner came here two nights out of the three we..."

Mollie Thompson

"Fantastic food and excellent service. Great menu choices and small select wine list. Simple but very effective. Chef’s special (ostrich) was..."

Don McAll

"Chicken stuffed with haggis in whiskey sauce was delicious, finally found proper Cumberland sausage on a menu and it didn't disappoint. Thanks, will..."

Karen Richmond

"This place is great. I would have oven this place a beyond 5 stars if I could. The food is home cooked and reasonably priced. My family and I..."

Matthew Kang

"Fantastic food and service, great experience for the second time will be back for..."

Daniel Kellachan

The Good Sport

83/100 (6999 ratings)

Beef Chilli Con Carne

"Cocktails here are very nice. Place looks great and is in a great location. Place was kept clean and has great views of the..."

Gurpz M

"Went here twice during our short break in Grasmere. Lovely staff, very tasty food and good (very) local beers. Best pub in the village as far as..."

Marcus Beard

"Hummus with crusty bread was good. I would have enjoyed a spice or splash of interesting flavor to make the hummus great. Cask lager was very..."

Jim Lumsden

"Found this place as I was staying in Grasmere and was delighted to see they had a local brewery. Spent a good few hours sampling all they had to..."

Sam Wood

"The good sport offers completely local sourced food with great dishes. For starters I recommend the Dirty fries. For main dishes the spaguettis with..."

Diego Vásquez

"Food was super (burger, chips, onion rings). Beer is great and overall very..."

Gal

"Absolutely fabulous meal with lovely attentive staff. We had the ham hock to start, which was fabulous. I just wish I didn't agree to sharing it with..."

Katy Squires

"Lovely little pub, stopped for a drink and some food after a hike. Met a lovely lad called Elliot who lived nearby, had a cup of tea and a chat with..."

Elliot Chapman

"Great friendly pub with sound grub and a nice selection of local ales. Had a lovely lunch basking in the sunshine..."

Paul Callaghan

"Pretty perfect eating experience. On-line booking, quality food, plenty of choice, local ingredients, friendly and helpful staff and ‘quite..."

Dai Davies

"Great place to stop & eat or drink (better if both) in Grasmere. Local craft beers 🍻 very good. Plenty of inside & outside seating. Dog friendly..."

Gavin McLusky

"I stopped in at 10.30am to reserve a table for that evening, and they were already almost full, but the hostess moved some things around and said she..."

'Jack' Frost

"The perfect place for pub grub after a long walk. Lovely atmosphere, great staff, and everything we ordered was delicious! Highly recommend the..."

Jake

"A good selection of beers and food all delicious and..."

Sus Luna Ferriols

"Love this place and now one of our go to pubs in Grasmere. Had a lovely pint by the river, another lovely two pints by the bar and a really nice..."

Kev Sutton

"Swung by after getting some Gingerbread - both of us are fairly familiar with the lakes but had never been here. An excellent selection of local..."

Tom Brandford

Harley's Bistro & Cafe Bar

Cumberland Sausage Sandwich

Full breakfast

Sharing Board and Halloumi Fries

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"Brilliant cafe to visit if you're ever in Grasmere! Stumbled across Harley's and wasn't sure what to expect but really pleased we did! Staff were..."

Edd Chappell

"Really nice little cafe. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Food and drinks were really good and came out..."

Chloe Turner

"Dog friendly. Loved the breakfast, I could have eaten more the only downside was toast not included so imo not a full breakfast. Went back for..."

Mike Cooke

"This food is beautiful. Scotch broth and such amazing bread to accompany it. I’m a strong believer if they can get the basics right the rest must..."

Heather Hill

"Just came in for a coffee, but returned an hour later and had lunch. Staff very friendly, welcoming and accommodating. The food was off the specials..."

David Wilcox

"Good option in Grasmere. The soup was delicious. Coffee with invisible milk was so..."

Andrew Short

"Really Nice food, most decently priced restaurant in Grasmere. We had the dirty fries with duck and the Pulled pork on flat..."

Jack Holmes

"First place we jumped in after getting off the bus from bowness and was pleasantly surprise. Delightful service, ordered two children’s meals along..."

Y S

"Great little restaurant the service delicious food at good..."

Richard Shears

"Lovely converted church for lunch ate there a few times as catered well for my allergies. Staff very helpful and welcoming to both us and dogs. Food..."

Kim N

"A very nice full English in a lovely converted church, it's a nice place to sit and relax, if it wasnt for their choice of music which I will get to..."

Jennifer

"Staff seemed nice enough, had a clean bathroom and baby changing which is great, the building is lovely and the place is clean. I had a latte and my..."

Robert Allen

"We went here after a big fell walk and their hot chocolate hit the spot perfectly. A lovely place for a hot drink and food though we didht have time..."

Fay Gregory

"We were offered the soup of the day which was potato and cheese soup. It was amazing. Desperate to get the..."

Chris Kennedy

"We visited Harley's during our trip to the lake district, and what a lovely place it is! Situated in Grasmere, and while there are other..."

James G

"Popped in today for some food and a pint. Absolutely lovely place with first class service. Dog friendly, nice decor, great range of drinks...."

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Poet's Cafe Bar At Helm Crag

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a lovely restorative late lunch after a rainy hike. Delicious soup and crusty bread served by cheerful and attentive Serene. We really enjoyed..."

Jennifer Wall

"Relaxed and friendly cafe at end of our Helm's Crag Hike. New girl, learning the ropes, was super friendly and accommodating despite it being her..."

siobhan lyons

"Tucked against the hill, don't miss this tearoom and bar! Love the view and they have yummy baked goods to fuel your walking..."

Erin Urban

"Good spot to get coffee or a pint before a walk! They provide oat milk for vegans, and the coffee was..."

salamander

"We had a delightful rest at the Poet's Cafe in June 2023 after a long hike. It is about 15 minutes walk from Grasmere town center and very quiet,..."

Subhas Ganguli

"Friendly service & a great pint after a long trek around Grasmere..."

Rhys Battrick

"Super cafe for the end of a hike. You can park for £6 and redeem the parking charge for coffee and tea. Brilliant! Watch out for Pebbles the cat..."

Rossen Roussanov

"Weee made really welcome by wonderful staff today. So friendly and gave great..."

Clare Hazlewood

"Stopped here today for food and drinks, the food was outstanding they have a small plates menu which is new, and what can I say... wow best food in..."

Dan Mc

"Fantastic location. Child friendly. Perfect for a drink on the return from Helm..."

Mark Craven

"Very much enjoyed our visit. Great..."

Alistair Braidwood

"Enjoyed a delicious lunch here on our way to Helm Crag. The hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome. We sat in the bay window and the view..."

Sally Stanford

"Superb spot for lunch. Stopped here on the way back from Helm Crag (when we were still around 20 mins away from Grasmere). Quiet, idyllic spot with a..."

K Brown

"Enjoyed a Sunday roast in the beer garden before heading up Helm Crag. Really fast and friendly service even though there were a lot of people..."

Chris G

"Lovely setting and beautiful gardens next to Wordsworth's Woods with access footpath to Helm Crag (The Lion and The Lamb) - a great walk for the..."

charlie rose

"Idyllic setting and scenery. Enjoyed my liquid lunch. If approaching from Keswick watch your sat nav does not take you off to early down some very..."

RoGer

"Stopped for tea and scones after a walk up Hell Crag. Lovely views and very..."

Karl Odgers

Dove Bistro

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Burger

Popcorn Cauliflower

"Probably one of the best places to eat dinner in Grasmere. Lovely bright space with a decent menu and well presented plates. Our meal was delicious!..."

Erin Urban

"Food and atmosphere was fantastic. Scampi and chips were cooked very well and the venison and pork sausage roll was very flavourful. The man serving..."

Alexander Baxter-Brand

"Good food! And a wonderful attentive service! It’s also nice that it’s possible to mix dishes from a casual menu and a signature (fine dining)..."

Liat Weinstock

"The food was great, very tasty, everyone in our party agreed. The service was quick. Only a few snags such as quite a rigid drinks menu (no..."

Jay Fitzhenry

"Incredible dinner. The room is lovely and spacious and was cosy near Christmas time with candles and fairy lights. Staff attentive and the food was..."

HLS

"Top class waiters and lovely food. Excellent experience..."

Diane Bathgate

"A great alternative for an evening meal while in Grasmere. Food is prepared in the kitchen of the Wordsworth Hotel. Same time food and attention to..."

Daniel Pike

"Very friendly staff, nice food although could be improved here and..."

Gosia Rebelo

"Really nice cosy place to have an evening meal. Menu isn't huge, however I really enjoyed the risotto I had for my main and trifle for pudding. Food..."

R J Roberts

"Amazing little find. Beautiful food and great service...."

Ulrika Jonsson Swinburne

"Food and drink is impeccable!!! Service with a smile and a chuckle. More than happy to shuffle you to a better table..... Would recommend..."

PJM

"Good service, fresh fish..."

蔣靜雯

"Professional and friendly people. Reasonable wine selection and good..."

Ralf Weber

"Fantastic food. Tasted delicious and good selection. Perhaps a little pricey but is grassmere. Nice selection of beers and great service..."

M17el M17el

"Really impressed with this. Some of the best service from staff that we've experienced in the Lake District, and some truly lovely..."

Pocket Creatives

1769 Bar & Restaurant

Cheese Burger and Chips

Cheese Pizza Margherita

Apple pie

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Fell Walkers Pale Ale

Chicken and Spinich Pizza

Stack Bacon Cheeseburger

Wheelchair Accessible

"Couldn't fault our experience here. Good selection of drinks and food. Pizzas were clearly made on site and fresh out of the oven. Staff fast and..."

Matthew Calvert

"This bar & restaurant provides a comfortable environment & quality food. The staff were really approachable and efficient. My meal was spot on!..."

sherridon lysons

"The service is very quick and the food is very tasty and well presented. The decorations of the pub are really..."

Sus Luna Ferriols

"Food was very good, we shared the Artisan Bread and chipolatas which were delicious, then had a prawn cocktail which came with lots of prawns. Main..."

Ian

"Food is simple yet so tasty...freshly made with seasonal veggies and the meat too is very tasty. Service is a bit slow though for a pub but overall..."

Madhurima Talukdar

"We had a fantastic family meal here. This pub has a really nice atmosphere and the staff were great. Food was really good across the..."

Adam Walker

"Very much enjoyed a home made pizza and some great..."

Dave Wilson

"A great couple of evenings spent here. The food while a little expensive,was delicious. The staff were brilliant and it is dog..."

Michelle Slater

"Fabulous, welcoming and dog friendly place. We stopped by for lunch and the food was incredible, prompt and piping hot. Beer battered onion rings..."

Kelly Thompson

"Just dropped into here after a very wet low walk taking in Rydal and gramere lakes from Ambleside (about 2.5 hours). Close your eyes and imagine a..."

Chris Lawrence

"Daniel was the epitome of the perfect host. Taster beers were offered followed by 5 swiftly but perfectly drawn pints. 1769 recommended if you visit..."

Phil Harris

"Had fish and chips, it was piping hot and delicious. The staff were very helpful in finding a table and moving us when there was a space, as we were..."

Belinda peters

"Very nice atmosphere and delicious food. I hope to one day visit..."

Solaris Blackburn (Sol)

"Pleasant large country pub with a stylish modern finish. Reasonable selection of..."

Alan Wilson

"Didn't have a reservation but the staff were amazing at finding us a table and fitting us in We had artisan bread and oils for starters, which was..."

Christopher Sullivan

Food At The Wordsworth Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

"Probably one of the best places to eat dinner in Grasmere. Lovely bright space with a decent menu and well presented plates. Our meal was delicious!..."

Erin Urban

"Food and atmosphere was fantastic. Scampi and chips were cooked very well and the venison and pork sausage roll was very flavourful. The man serving..."

Alexander Baxter-Brand

"Good food! And a wonderful attentive service! It’s also nice that it’s possible to mix dishes from a casual menu and a signature (fine dining)..."

Liat Weinstock

"The food was great, very tasty, everyone in our party agreed. The service was quick. Only a few snags such as quite a rigid drinks menu (no..."

Jay Fitzhenry

"Incredible dinner. The room is lovely and spacious and was cosy near Christmas time with candles and fairy lights. Staff attentive and the food was..."

HLS

"Top class waiters and lovely food. Excellent experience..."

Diane Bathgate

"A great alternative for an evening meal while in Grasmere. Food is prepared in the kitchen of the Wordsworth Hotel. Same time food and attention to..."

Daniel Pike

"Very friendly staff, nice food although could be improved here and..."

Gosia Rebelo

"Really nice cosy place to have an evening meal. Menu isn't huge, however I really enjoyed the risotto I had for my main and trifle for pudding. Food..."

R J Roberts

"Amazing little find. Beautiful food and great service...."

Ulrika Jonsson Swinburne

"Food and drink is impeccable!!! Service with a smile and a chuckle. More than happy to shuffle you to a better table..... Would recommend..."

PJM

"Good service, fresh fish..."

蔣靜雯

"Professional and friendly people. Reasonable wine selection and good..."

Ralf Weber

"Fantastic food. Tasted delicious and good selection. Perhaps a little pricey but is grassmere. Nice selection of beers and great service..."

M17el M17el

"Really impressed with this. Some of the best service from staff that we've experienced in the Lake District, and some truly lovely..."

Pocket Creatives

The Waggoner's Restaurant

"Very clean, friendly staff, great food. We will come back. Thanks a..."

Игорь Рыбаков

"The swan is wonderful! If you're visiting Grasmere I'd 100% recommend a visit, it's a regular for my everytime I'm in the central lakes! The location..."

Lee

"Absolutely superb place! Location is undeniably beautiful. Happened to pass it on our to Ambleside and thought, wow how great. And it absolutely..."

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Gareth Edwards

"This place has great potential now that the Inn Collection Group have acquired the place. Lovely pub..."

Con O'Brien

"Nice place to stay. Staff go out of their way to help . Very friendly and..."

Andy Taylor

"Hotel and staff as good as ever food even better than it..."

Phillip Woodrow

"Great hotel with a great..."

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Thomas Thompson

Walkers' Bar At Macdonald Swan Hotel

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