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Poppi Red
90/100 (3340 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Afternoon tea
Local Ham
Souffle
Rolled Lasagna
Cake slice
Breakfast Waffles with Maple Syrup Bacon and Banana
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
Toasts
Sharing Platter
Carrot Cake
Game Casserole
Cakes
Beef Sandwich
Paninis
Victoria Sponge
Pork Belly
Salad
Seafood Laksa
Pulled Pork
Tuna
Orange and Raspberry Cake
Iced tea
Salmon
Mayo Panini
Full english breakfast
Cranberry Juice
Café
Café
British
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious gluten free cake in a gorgeous shop . Friendly and cheerful staff . We will definitely be..."
Kat Dickinson
"Just had theee best chocolate and orange cake ever. Lovely spot , quite lovingly quirky with wonderful lovely friendly staff. Hmm..."
Duncan Beattie
"Popped in while we were waiting for the bus so didn’t hve time to sample all the lovely food that was in offer but the sausage rolls and cake was..."
Kim Foster
"Every time I come to the Lake District I have to come here. Lovely food, great coffee and amazing cakes. Everyone who works here is so friendly and..."
Alison Grant
"Homely atmosphere, lovely friendly people and fantastic food. Visited 2 days on the run, had a delicious lunch, followed by an even more delicious..."
Karen Evans
"Great food. Great value. Thanks Olly for the tip on the road home via Esthwaite Water - we loved that..."
Vee Baker
"Amazing as always � the leek and potato soup was delicious..."
Hayley Morley
"Lovely lunch today and gorgeous cakes, love Hawkeshead and your fabulous cafe, thank..."
Caroline Bottomley
"Amazing food, great portions, friendly staff. Slightly pricey but not ridiculous. Highly recommend the Beef Ribs and the Citrus drizzle..."
Steven Nathaniel
"Excellent friendly service. We had a delightful mushroom and garlic soup with foccacia and butter with a pot of tea. Highly..."
Steven Goldthorp
"We had a delicious breakfast today at Poppi Red. The food was extremely good and the service was both friendly and efficient. The Bistro setting is..."
Ann Conroy
"Special Anniversary Dinner, we were not disappointed! Friendly helpful staff, great service and delicious food..."
Jane Welsh
"Excellent food and service. Would recommend..."
Simon Oddie
"Had a lovely evening sitting out on the terrace, with my nephew and his fiancé. Pizza was delicious a lovely crisp base and tasty toppings. A very..."
John Connolly
"Really nice people. The sun, pub booked us in and were pleasantly surprised. The place had been busy all day, but were full of beans about their food..."
Myles Penny
"Decided to call in here after we saw that the pubs in Hawkeshead seemed quite busy. We were so glad that we did, the food was fabulous as was the..."
Ian, Jac, Wispa & Hugo
"An amazing little bistro restaurant. Beautiful decor inside with one of the best food we have had in Lake District. I will highly recommend this stop..."
Ayo Akinmolayan
"Amazing ambience. Great food. Great hospitality. Best to try — Tiramisu Thanks to Charlotte and Jane. Loved her hospitality. (Missed you..."
Shreya Prasad
"This was our 2nd time to call in for lunch. Even though the staff were clearly busy with lots of folk arriving they were friendly and accommodating...."
Christine Scott
"Had an amazing evening meal here with friends after finding everywhere else in the area to not be serving food! The girl with the heart glasses who..."
Beth
The Red Lion Inn
81/100 (1619 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Burger and fries
Pasta
Soup of the Day
Fish & Chips
Guiness
Chicken Pot Pie
Roast Beef
Homemade Steak Pie
Fish Chips and Ushy Peas
Lasagne
Typical Sunday Roast Pork
Patatas Bravas
Seafood Pie
Sirloin Steak
Timothy Taylor Landlord Bitter
Burger
Lamb
Pesto
Tea and Coffee Facilities in the Room
Fish
Sticky Toffee and Custard
Fish and chips
Beer
Beef
Full english breakfast
Chicken and chips
Fish & chips
Beef burger
Bar
Pub
British
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely local pub with board games to play while you wait for your food. The Partridge supreme was delicious. Everyone else enjoyed their meals..."
Jennifer Wright
"Stayed here with my partner while visiting friends. A cosy pub, our room was part of the attic, spacious bedroom, but not high enough for me (no..."
Super Fink
"A Great Stay at The Red Lion Hawkshead. My recent visit near Ambleside to The Red Lion Hawkshead was fantastic. The blend of modern comforts and..."
Michael L
"We arrived at the red lion shortly before out check in time but they let us check in early which was great! We had dinner in house for 3 of our..."
Matthew Thatcher
"Great pub, we have eaten here many times over the years and for lunch and dinner this week on several occasions. The food is always well prepared,..."
Cara
"Two friends and I stayed here for a Saturday after climbing Scafell Pike. It’s is a beautiful location and there is a large car park about a 3/4..."
Oliver and Amy Evans
"Lovely food, nice pint and good service..."
Andrew Collier
"It's a nice pub and the food was OK. They are short staffed unfortunately, so quite a few things on the menu not available but what we had was..."
Rosanna Park
"Superb. Lovely querky room, the bed was comfy and the bedding was great. My had family room with extra beds. We had water bottles and tea/coffee..."
Elizabel Escudero
"Staff were warm and friendly, and more than accommodating. Food was excellent and the room was lovely. Couldn't be happier with my stay..."
thomas garrod
"What can I say about this place, firstly the hotel itself is set in a charming and beautiful village of Hawkshead, rich with personality and culture...."
Emma Wheeler
"Lovely pub with traditional beams and oldy worldy feel! Great food, fish and chips were huge. Smashing staff. Particular praise to Craig our..."
Ruth Hart
"We had a lovely lunch here yesterday, sitting in the beer garden. The beers are great and the fish goujon and the hunters chicken baguettes with..."
Josie Pearson
"A lovely, well run and friendly pub/hotel. Food is good down to earth and tasty. Not a huge choice but certainly enough. Prices are, I would say,..."
Allister Morgan
"Popped in for lunch. Warm welcome, good service and lovely food. And an absolutely beautiful Siberian..."
Jean Bellinger
"I ordered chicken roast dinner, it was excellent. With 2 chicken breasts, 5 roasties and mash plus brocoli, carrots and red cabbage with a Yorkshire..."
Jan Murby
"Fabulous pub, had some lovely meals here in the past and always stop here for a pint at the end of a long..."
Steven Nathaniel
"Lovely, friendly staff and absolutely delicious food at the oldest hotel in Hawkshead. The loos were slightly tired and we could tell the team were..."
Tess Engelbrecht
"Lovely family run pub with home cooked victuals. Beer was kept excellently. Landlord prided himself on his..."
Ray Spink
Kittchen
93/100 (1350 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Cafe
Beer restaurants
Beer restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
corona
Cider
Nachos
Craft Beer
Bagels
Pumpkin
Cakes
Baked Camembert
Sharing Platter
Bagel
Coffee and Walnut Cake
croissant
Belgian Beer
Cream tea
Catpissed IPA
Charcuterie
Currywurst 'Dog
Irish coffee
hot chocolate
Hot Dog
Café
Bar
Beer restaurants
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"We popped into the town, just to have a look around and spotted this place. What a treat! I have always been very wary of "cat cafes" because I'm not..."
Tarryn Layla
"I have been coming to Hawkshead to visit family for 26 years & this beautiful cat cafe is just what Hawkshead needed a new breath of fresh air. The..."
Cheryl Parker
"What a great place to visit, we came across it whilst visiting Hawkshead, the kitties where very sociable and wanted lots of attention especially the..."
Andrea Fairley
"Fantastic new spot! Lovely natured cats! Such an interesting place in the centre of Hawskhead! Well worth a visit for the coffee and the..."
Jennifer Minnett
"My new found favourite place on this planet to sit and relax, it’s a shame I live around 3hrs away but I’d definitely make the trip back just to..."
Kerry Trown
"Had such a lovely time relaxing here meeting all the cats and owners. Can't recommend..."
George Breese
"My new favourite place in the world! Tasty treats, fabulous staff and..."
Megan Cavell
"Lovely place, fabulous service, yummy cake & cute cats 😁 can't ask for much more..."
Faye Hoggarth
"It's so relaxed and enjoyable having the cats walking round and coming for a cuddle when they want too, oh and amazing food too..."
Claire Tink Caldwell
"Friendly staff, lovely food and gorgeous..."
Christine French
"Lovely stop off for coffee and cats as we passed through Hawkshead. All the cats are beautiful, Daisy is such a..."
Jessica Bartholomew
"amazing unique venue great vibe and style and lovely hosts..."
Christine Renshaw
"Quirky little place with very friendly staff. Only had a drink so can’t comment on the food. Seemed to have some odd seating arrangements, they had..."
Steven Nathaniel
"I absolutely loved it, to the point where we spent the last 3 days of our holiday in here! The first day we obviously had to spend with the lovely..."
Toni Ross
"Loved this place! It was such a fab afternoon with the Cats and delicious beer. You can tell how happy the cats are and so well looked after. We met..."
Eleanor Bell
"Recently visited for the second time now with a year between visits and it’s been just as delightful as the first time. Although the only food..."
Simon Knopf
"Update (Sept 2022): Kittchen is still our favourite pub in the Lakes! Food is usually served from 12-6pm everyday except Tuesdays & Fridays, but can..."
Aurora
"Love The Kitchen cafe in Hawkshead. Great coffee, excellent beer and wine plus we had a tremendous sharing platter of local produce most of which you..."
Ian Patterson
"A great place to sit and have a drink with all of the rescue cats! We stopped in for a drink and snack, the staff and cats were all very friendly..."
Jacob E
"if you are allergic to cats then don't read ahead! Luke is a great host - warm and friendly ! The cats don't bother you at all... They are so cute !!..."
D B
"Centrally located craft beer bar with external seating which also has an indoor room which has cat roaming around. Over 18s only inside. The owners..."
John Unsworth
"My partner and I had a great time here! Very friendly owner who's knowledge of beers is fantastic and engaging! He picked out the perfect ale for my..."
John Stansfield
"Loved this place, the lady who works there is friendly and has a great relationship with the cats. Several gorgeous kitties playing and sleeping..."
Kim Kelsall
"Excellent selection of beers and great company..."
Matt S
"Good fun 😊 Dogs not allowed...."
Szabolcs Korsós
"Lots of tea variety. Really cute cats. Amazing customer service! The place looked very modern and aesthetic. Wished there were more cats tho as i..."
Kayleigh Atkinson
"Amazing cat cafe/ pub. Great selection of drinks alcoholic and non alcoholic and delicious food. Staff are so welcoming and friendly. The cats are..."
Colleen Thorne
"They had run out of cake at the end of the day but the drinks were nice. Delicious hot chocolate! The cats are super cute and friendly, all seeming..."
Emma Howard
"Cake and cats in my fave corner of The Lake District, what's not to love?? Had a fabulous Chai Latte (best since I had in India) and the slice of..."
Polly Walton
"The cats here are lovely natured. Bill is a character hehe, he head butted me a few times. Great tea selection, carrot cake was..."
Jenny Meyah
"Real ale heaven really friendly people too we had a game of scrabble cards and some very tasty brews thankyou, a must for the real local beer..."
Ali Nixon
Queens Head
90/100 (1350 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Halloumi
Steak and ale pie
Lamb Shoulder
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Salad
Beers
Lamb
Real Ale Battered Fish & Chips
Scallops
Sunday roast beef
Fish
Pizza Hawkshead Hotty
Duck
Pork
Tarny Tim Pizza
Risotto
Cocktails
Patterdale Dark
Mussels
Steak pie
Ribeye steak
Burger
Sunday lunch
Fish & Chips
Haddock
Sea Bass
Sunday dinner
Ribs
Wine
Lamb burger
Beef
Mimosa
cold brew
Roast Beef
Fish & chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely fantastic place. I’m rather late leaving this review as I thought I’d left one when we stayed in February 😂 But I’m leaving it..."
Lewis Connor Ryan
"Booked last minute so took last available room. Room 5; lovely room, very comfortable bed. Shower could have done with a little more power but aside..."
Lynn Dudley
"Lovely pub and bloomin tasty grub. Dog friendly. Staff were lovely and very friendly. Will certainly be visiting again! I had the vegan nut roast..."
Claire Saunders
"The friendliest staff, great refurbished rooms and gorgeous bathrooms, a very artistic chef who's food tastes as good as it looks. I chose this..."
Kirsty Bird
"Excellent lunch, great real ale and fantastic service with the children. Even provided a bowl of custard free of charge. Great atmosphere..."
Amy Wigley
"Amazing staff, very down to earth and easy to talk to. No worries about anything we might have wanted. Super accommodating, even with a young child...."
Emma Metcalfe
"The room, the dinner and the service were excellent. Great atmosphere in the bar and lovely setting. The bedroom was comfortable and the decor..."
Richard Thomson
"Comfortable hotel with great bar and very good restaurant in the picturesque village of Hawkshead. The refurbished room was really good with a..."
John James
"First class, dog-friendly pub with excellent food and comfortable, clean rooms. All staff super-friendly. Very useful to have use of a car parking..."
Anne Harrison
"Great meals served here. Staff really friendly and helpful with ideas for drinks. Centrally located, but book if wanting a meal on a night as gets..."
Karen Hickman
"The staff were accommodating and despite being extremely busy were on top of taking care of all customers. The food was equally exceptional to the..."
Carson Maiden
"Great service, gorgeous food, but can't comment on the rooms as didn't stay here. Dog friendly and was fine for my small dog, but not really big..."
Sarah Emery
"Really nice little pub with friendly staff. I'm typical British fashion, they're less accommodating to out-of-the-usual request (including unbooked..."
Phill Metcalfe
"We came here for a Lovely weekend away with our dogs and we where not disappointed! We had a very warm welcome by the manager Amy who gave us..."
Kim hoggarth
"Such a lovely place to stay, i would give more stars if possible. The staff are freindly and welcoming and the food is fantastic. The rooms are very..."
Stuart Butler
Sun Inn Restaurant
89/100 (1342 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Fish & Chips
Curry
Beef
Roast Beef
"What a great find in a beautiful village. Made to feel very welcome, friendly staff, even reserved us sofa's in the bar for us to sit and enjoy..."
Gillian Bailey
"Lisa and Andy are the best hosts a couple could ask for coming for a short weekend break away from home.. we have had an amazing experience here..."
jack j
"What a lovely place, all I can say we came for a 2 night break after being in fuerteventura for Family holiday. ( I wish we came here instead ) The..."
patrick mcnamara
"Great host, very nice and tidy rooms, perfect breakfast and great atmosphere with a love band. Prices are not to expensive and it's well worth the..."
Laurence Christie
"Just returned from a weekend at the Sun as a family of 10 celebrating a 70th birthday.Everything was perfect, the hotel is cosy and welcoming and the..."
Brian Foulds
"What a fabulous place! The staff were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. The lovely lady who booked us in said that they had some music..."
Tara
"Andy, lisa,shauna and the rest of the staff, thank you so much for making our short weekend break perfect.. you were all so attentive. Reserving us a..."
Chloe Cotton
"Only ate and drank there! So welcoming wished we were staying. We were staying a week in Hawkshead in a little cottage. Went to the Sun on the..."
Maria McNeil
"Jenny and Andy made us so welcome! Andy was an especially good host in the evening setting aside a table for us to watch the live music and chatting..."
James Griffiths
"Immaculately clean room and very well presented, as was the whole place. Great bar with some quality beers including Erdinger. Andy and the staff..."
Phil Gunn
"The owner Andy was brilliant, he booked us tables for the evening and really looked after us all, he was so obliging nothing was too much trouble...."
Hazel Jones
"Best pub and bar in the whole of the lakes, owner is amazing and great beer and live..."
George Brega
"Great pub and a lovely bartender, I’m British but I live abroad for ten years. Going in here and striking a rapport with the bartender was..."
chris spicer
"lovely food and drinks!! welcoming staff, would 100% recommend if you’re on holiday in the area..."
Izzy Williams
"Great live music and the owner was fantastic. Fantastic place to have a great night and a few beers..."
Pankaj Shah
"Looks a bit scruffy from the outside but DO NOT be put off. Beautiful rooms, lovely people, great breakfasts. A wonderful place to..."
lavrenti
"Stayed two nights, our first time staying in Hawkshead, but had been dozen of times as children when we lived in Cumbria. Really enjoyed our stay -..."
Gary Rowe
"Stayed here with friends for 2nights.rooms lovely, breakfast excellent,staff couldn't have been more welcoming would highly..."
Janet Taylor
"We have now stayed here twice and it’s where we’ll stay again on our next visit to the Lakes. The rooms have all recently been refurbished to a..."
Nino Constantini
Outgate Inn
89/100 (1242 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Kashmir Curry Chicken
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Lager
Salad
Burger and fries
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Venison
Risotto
Sloppy Joe Burger
Pepperoni Pizza
Salmon
Roast Beef Sunday Dinner
Full english breakfast
Scampy and Chips
Sandwiches
Burger and chips
Fish & Chips
Dizzy Blonde
Burger
gammon steak
Prawns
Fish and Chips
Sunday roast beef
Chicken Sandwich
New Beer
Hot Pot
Summer's Kiss Pizza
Waffle with Caramel Sauce & Ice Cream
Beef
Lasagne
Hopnik Citra IPA
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Arrived for a late lunch after a disappointing day in Hawkshead. We had 5 hungry travellers including a 6 year old who was getting ratty because she..."
Steph Bond
"Stopped here for lunch a Lovely pub, good service, hubbie had fish finger sandwich best ever he said and I had meat platter which was excellent ..."
Kath Heyes
"This is a top notch pub. Choice and quality of beers and spirits is first class. Food menu is varied and delicious. Nothing is too much trouble for..."
Mike Jones
"Always a must wonderful stop whenever we're near. Lovely place with great beer and friendly peeps on either side of the bar. We'll get..."
Mike Crossley
"Had the pleasure of visiting this pub on a few occasions during a recent trip to the lakes, the food was excellent, the staff were friendly and made..."
Debbie Short
"If you like good beer and great food then take a trip to this little gem in the lakes. We did and it was well worth the..."
Joe Spiers
"Great little pub. Stumbled on it and thought I would pay a visit. Service was spot on and my Fish finger sandwich hit the..."
Ste Lamb
"Excellent food and very friendly staff. I had lunch and dinner there several times. Highly..."
Joy Davis
"We stayed 2 nights here last week. It was lovely the rooms are simple but clean and comfortable . The food was amazing, the breakfasts very tasty..."
Keely Muggeridge
"Just had a lovely weekend at the Outgate. Fabulous food, lovely, warm welcome. Dogs welcome, wifi and coal fire. I would recommend this lovely Inn to..."
Yvonne Craig
"A bracing walk 'cross country from Hawkshead Campsite lead us to the Outgate ~ helful staff, a couple of good real ales and the people next to us..."
Mike Ollier
"Great meal last night for our daughter's birthday. Always getting customers in our tea room at Betty Fold asking where to eat locally. Will have no..."
Neil Salisbury
"We have just spent the weekend at this lovely Inn, The room was spotless and clean and very spacious and comfortable, Craig and his wife were great..."
Mel Burke
"Just back from here after a really good meal. Proper steak and ale pie (no daft exploding puff pastry lid!). Nice and..."
Chris Pope
"Had dinner last night. 😎 The Sloppy Joe Burger was the best I have ever had. The photos on the site do not do it justice. Chef, that was..."
NRW P
"Lovely little pub in a beautiful location. Food took a long time to come out, and miraculously appeared as soon as we enquired but these things..."
Jon Mallinson
"Local and only a 2 minute drive or 25min walk from hawkshead. Great food and very friendly staff, good service and a big beer garden out the..."
Karen Hickman
"Lovely pub with great food in a top location...."
Vicky Muir
"Fantastic friendly pub. Even the locals are all welcoming. And the food is exceptional, can’t ask for much more than that really. Keep up the good..."
Danny MacPherson
"Fantastic food and nice choice of local beers, dizzy blonde was very..."
Richard Taylor
"Been here several times over the last year and the food has always been consistently very good. Tasty & generous Sunday roasts too. Good sized beer..."
Andrew Gaffey
"Warm and friendly atmosphere. When we went there was live music on from a talented American keyboard player (never seen that before in any of the..."
Jamie S
"Food was really lovely from the main to the desserts. All our party enjoyed what was served. Decor was beautiful. Servers were brilliant and..."
Faith Holden
"Just returned from a weekend stay in Outgate. Visited this place twice for evening meal. Thoroughly enjoyed both occasions . Service with a smile,..."
Andrew Wright
"We had a really nice evening meal in the pub a few days ago. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere of the pub was very..."
Don Walker
"Great food and drink at reasonable prices; polite and attentive..."
Michael Price
"We popped in for some food last night and it was excellent, there was a shortened menu but plenty to choose from. The buttermilk chicken was..."
Jason Greenwood
"Excellent fish & chips with 🍺...Friendly and welcoming..."
Hrushikesh Padhi
"Haven't been for a while but the lack of evening food options in Hawkshead now meant we ended up here, and very glad we did. Food was absolutely spot..."
Paul Leighton
Sun Cottage Cafe
83/100 (1226 ratings)
Dessert
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Tuna
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
Sandwiches
Burger
Poutine
Toasts
Roast Beef
Beef
Fish & chips
Carrot Cake
Donna Kebab with Everything On
Cakes
Salad
Fish
Tuna Melt
Fish and chips with mushy peas
Mussels
Sit down
British
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Cash Only
Lunch
Mid-range
"My wife and I have just had a chippy tea at the sun cottage chippy. 2 x Pie Dinners, (chips, pudding, gravy and peas) the price was brilliant only..."
C H
"Great chippy, the batter on the fish was crispy and not at all greasy. The chips were cooked beautifully and the curry sauce was a Chinese style and..."
Steven Nathaniel
"What a great little chippy, food was really nice 👌 if your ever in the area you should deffo..."
Mark Taylor
"Popped in just before closing. Ordered 2 x fish suppers to take out. Assistance by Tracey down the steps as my mobility is poor. Thank you both for a..."
Janet Hynes
"Got dinner here tonight for a large group. The staff were really friendly and let us take a menu away to come back later when we were ready to order...."
T S
"One of the best battered fish I have ever had. Staff also very friendly and provided a sausage for the dogs and gave us half a dozen tea bags, as we..."
steve williams
"Great fish and chips. Ordered them and they bring them to the pub next door for you. Can't fault any of..."
Paul Muxlow
"Absolutely fantastic food. The best fish, chips and steak pie I've ever..."
Paul Houghland
"We travelled from Liverpool to stay local. This chippy was amazing. Best one ever and there are loads of them in Liverpool but not like this...."
Ruth Mckay
"Excellent little chippy, decent prices, and you can eat next door at the..."
Simon B
"Was really happy with the food, service and price. Great link with the pub next door so you can get a decent beer with the..."
chris spicer
"Pros: * Lovely fish * decent chips * friendly, fast service Cons: * they forgot one of the battered sausages we’d paid for (too far to go..."
Joe Huz (ZapperJet)
"Come here instead of Ambleside. Nice and Quiet, away from all the tourist rush, and some of the best fish and chips you’ll ever..."
Anas-ur-Rasheed Khan
"Amazing service, lovely atmosphere and good pricing in both pub and..."
Alfie Jones
"Great fish and..."
Mircea
"Visiting Hawshead for a couple of hours, I found this superb Chippy. I only had chips, but they were absolutely delicious - in all honesty some of..."
Robin Bramhall
"Good food and reasonable price for the area, 4 people fed for just over £20 and some of the chunkier chips I've ever come across. Unlike a lot of..."
John Crewe
Sun Cottage Cafe
87/100 (2959 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Chowder
Cod
Poutine
Sandwiches
Toasts
Burger
Roast Beef
Beef
Carrot Cake
Fish & chips
Salad
Donna Kebab with Everything On
Cakes
Tuna Melt
Fish
Mussels
Fish and chips with mushy peas
Tuna
British
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Cash Only
Lunch
Mid-range
"My wife and I have just had a chippy tea at the sun cottage chippy. 2 x Pie Dinners, (chips, pudding, gravy and peas) the price was brilliant only..."
C H
"Great chippy, the batter on the fish was crispy and not at all greasy. The chips were cooked beautifully and the curry sauce was a Chinese style and..."
Steven Nathaniel
"What a great little chippy, food was really nice 👌 if your ever in the area you should deffo..."
Mark Taylor
"Popped in just before closing. Ordered 2 x fish suppers to take out. Assistance by Tracey down the steps as my mobility is poor. Thank you both for a..."
Janet Hynes
"Got dinner here tonight for a large group. The staff were really friendly and let us take a menu away to come back later when we were ready to order...."
T S
"One of the best battered fish I have ever had. Staff also very friendly and provided a sausage for the dogs and gave us half a dozen tea bags, as we..."
steve williams
"Great fish and chips. Ordered them and they bring them to the pub next door for you. Can't fault any of..."
Paul Muxlow
"Absolutely fantastic food. The best fish, chips and steak pie I've ever..."
Paul Houghland
"We travelled from Liverpool to stay local. This chippy was amazing. Best one ever and there are loads of them in Liverpool but not like this...."
Ruth Mckay
"Excellent little chippy, decent prices, and you can eat next door at the..."
Simon B
"Was really happy with the food, service and price. Great link with the pub next door so you can get a decent beer with the..."
chris spicer
"Pros: * Lovely fish * decent chips * friendly, fast service Cons: * they forgot one of the battered sausages we’d paid for (too far to go..."
Joe Huz (ZapperJet)
"Come here instead of Ambleside. Nice and Quiet, away from all the tourist rush, and some of the best fish and chips you’ll ever..."
Anas-ur-Rasheed Khan
"Amazing service, lovely atmosphere and good pricing in both pub and..."
Alfie Jones
"Great fish and..."
Mircea
"Visiting Hawshead for a couple of hours, I found this superb Chippy. I only had chips, but they were absolutely delicious - in all honesty some of..."
Robin Bramhall
"Good food and reasonable price for the area, 4 people fed for just over £20 and some of the chunkier chips I've ever come across. Unlike a lot of..."
John Crewe
The Little Ice Cream Shop - Hawkshead
97/100 (2516 ratings)
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Key lime pie
Key Lime Pie
Kendall Mint Cake Ice Cream Cone
Cakes
Mint Choc Chip and Cherry Ice Cream
Icecream
Watermelon Ice Cream
Oreo
Cheesecake
Cheesecakes
Ice Cream
Carrot Cake
Sit down
British
Seating
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Cheap Eats
"Genuinely the BEST ice cream. The selection of flavours are incredible and they are absolutely huge. The girls serving were the sweetest, kindest..."
Nicola Cooksey
"Gorgeous little cute place for an ice cream! Great choices with a variety that anyone would love! Friendly staff, good value for money. Small sitting..."
Emma Smithson
"Most incredible ice cream shop. Amazing range of flavours and cones, best service. Worth a visit everyday in the..."
Jessica M
"The best ice cream shop ever ! Loads of flavours and the biggest scoops. Our pups love it aswell as much as we do. Staff are always so friendly and..."
Lorraine Jermaks
"Extremely nice ice cream, loads of flavours to choose from, and the wallfle decoration is very..."
Spicy Noodles
"Best ice cream ever. Rich in flavour and huge scoops worth the..."
Natalia Kukula
"Looking for ice cream in the Lake District or in Ambleside do come here. You will see a small queue most of the time since they do a better job. The..."
Narada Balasooriya
"Had liquorice & blackcurrant Really nice not overly intense. Not 5/5 as had only limited flavours Hopefully next time will have more than half the..."
Rob Young
"Probably one of the best ice-creams I’ve had in the U.K.! The vegan Choc & Raspberry sorbet and Carrot Cake are two yummy flavours !! 😋 If..."
Carina Balbo
"The BEST ice cream in the lake district beyond a doubt! We come to Hawkshead often and always visit The Little Ice Cream Shop- highlight of the..."
Rachael
Grizedale Cafe
76/100 (653 ratings)
Quick Bites
British
Cafe
Sandwiches
"One of my favourite places in the world . I may have seen a few things in my time , spectacular buildings, coral reef and such but the lakes of..."
David Malone
"Great day out in the Ebikes. Nice trails for everyone to enjoy. The hire bikes some of our group had were well maintained and the staff were lovely. ..."
Scott Rawlinson
"Tramper was already hired out so decided to take my own mobility scooter around. Wasted a couple of miles of battery power following the wrong trail..."
gordon hindson
"Lovely place to visit for all ages and abilities. Beautiful forest with loads of different levels of walks, cycle paths and Go Ape is above part of..."
tracey axford
"Vast forest area with lots to occupy walkers, mountain bikers and families with the numerous..."
Darren Metters
"Fantastic mtb riding. Hired ebikes. Bloody..."
Garry Holgate
"Nice visitor centre with clean toilets to hand and a very nice cafe. The cafe had a small selection of cakes as well as plenty of sandwiches, snacks..."
Nick Baker
"Go Ape was frankly amazing. With a solid emphasis on safety, the team made us all feel very confident and raring to go. The tree top challenge was..."
Edd Scott
"Weather played it's part today, lovely walk, only short walk as young person was with us. Must have tired him out as he fell asleep 10 minutes after..."
Jasper Devine
"Loved the trails, uphill is mostly on nice wide fire roads and the downhill a mixture of rooty and rocky singletrack. The red wasn't massively..."
Neil Smith
"We took our grandson (4) to walk in the forest and we did the Zog trail, with lots of virtual reality features along the way. He also went on the..."
David Evans
"Lovely walk to the tarn, good..."
Gareth Busby
"Grizedale Forest and it's visitors centre are definitely with visit. The centre hasa fantastic children's play area and lovely cafe. There are 3..."
Tina Woodend
"Went on a wet drizzly day. Loved it. Did the long walking trail, tough in places but we'll worth it.so was able to see from all aspects, great views..."
Karen Eckworth
"Absolutely fab afternoon at go ape. All the instructors were amazing! Ensured everyone was safe & knew exactly what to do !! Would definitely..."
Sandra Woodbridge
"Went to go ape tree top experience, what a rush . Only downside tore a muscle in my arm , luckily near the finish. The staff were very concerned..."
Carol Bennion
"Did the Zog trail with 3 year old daughter. Absolutely brilliant. Uses an app on your phone (and augmented reality). Cost £4 for the pack which kept..."
Sully . Van
"Visited Grizedale forest just after the bank holiday. We did GoApe in the morning and hired mountain bikes in the afternoon. The setting for the..."
Thomas Hutchinson
Ginny’s Teapot
93/100 (1508 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Healthy
Cafe
Vegan Options
Healthy
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Coffee and Vegan Cake
Radish
Vegan Afternoon Tea
Cakes
Vegetarian Full English Breakfast
Espresso
Cake and Coffee
Cornbread
Vegan breakfast
Herbal Tea
Homemade soup
Vegan Full English
Mofongo
All English Breakfast
Latte
Focaccia
Vegan sausage roll
Bruschetta
Ploughmans
Scone Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam
Poughmans with Pork Pie
Sit down
British
Healthy
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Loads of different vegan cakes, such as carrot, Victoria sponge, biscoff, flapjacks, chocolate, banana & cinnamon. Delicious coffee too! Cute..."
salamander
"I went here in May 2023 and still remember how amazing everything tasted! We had the cheese and onion pastry, the soup of the day (butternut squash)..."
Aleks Vayntraub (Aleks V)
"A lovely little vegeterian/vegan cafe in the heart of hawkshead, I started off with just the vegan sausage roll and ended up with a second one, a..."
Sean Robinson
"Seriously delightful spot, so grateful we stumbled through Hawkshead today and could enjoy a delicious vegan pasty and vegan hot chocolate. It was a..."
Madeleine Jane
"Lovely cafe called in Christmas Eve and it was quite busy. Lots of vegan options including a great selection of cakes. Ordered two foccacia open..."
JH
"The sweetest little cafe! My partner and I had the afternoon tea for 2 for £25 let's just say we would have paid £40!!! All made fresh and..."
madison watling
"Lovely little place. Nice food and kind staff. In common with every other business in the village, they are suffering from staff shortages so there..."
Ian Cooper
"Imagine my delight finding a vegetarian cafe after having a hard time finding decent vegetarian food at Ambleside! Didn’t have much expectation..."
Maithreyi Narasimha
"Lovely little café. Vegetarian/vegan based. I had houmous and roasted med veg with toasted seeds open sandwich on toasted homemade focaccia for..."
Rebecca Smith
"This is such a fairytale place ❤️ Is cosy, decorated with good taste and the coffee is the best coffee I had in a while. Also, the staff is nice..."
Alexandra-Gabriela Comandasu
Naturally Hawkshead Cafe
78/100 (939 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Orange and Raspberry Cake
Quiche
Mayo Panini
Cakes
Cranberry Juice
Pork Belly
Local Ham
Full english breakfast
Rolled Lasagna
Afternoon tea
Sandwiches
Breakfast Waffles with Maple Syrup Bacon and Banana
Cake slice
Burger
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Sparkling Water
Salmon and Spinach Pizza
Pot of Tea
Sharing Platter
Salad
Game Casserole
Beef Sandwich
Victoria Sponge
Seafood Laksa
Sit down
Café
British
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Amazing food, great portions, friendly staff. Slightly pricey but not ridiculous. Highly recommend the Beef Ribs and the Citrus drizzle..."
Steven Nathaniel
"Excellent friendly service. We had a delightful mushroom and garlic soup with foccacia and butter with a pot of tea. Highly..."
Steven Goldthorp
"We had a delicious breakfast today at Poppi Red. The food was extremely good and the service was both friendly and efficient. The Bistro setting is..."
Ann Conroy
"Special Anniversary Dinner, we were not disappointed! Friendly helpful staff, great service and delicious food..."
Jane Welsh
"Excellent food and service. Would recommend..."
Simon Oddie
"Had a lovely evening sitting out on the terrace, with my nephew and his fiancé. Pizza was delicious a lovely crisp base and tasty toppings. A very..."
John Connolly
"Really nice people. The sun, pub booked us in and were pleasantly surprised. The place had been busy all day, but were full of beans about their food..."
Myles Penny
"Decided to call in here after we saw that the pubs in Hawkeshead seemed quite busy. We were so glad that we did, the food was fabulous as was the..."
Ian, Jac, Wispa & Hugo
"An amazing little bistro restaurant. Beautiful decor inside with one of the best food we have had in Lake District. I will highly recommend this stop..."
Ayo Akinmolayan
"Amazing ambience. Great food. Great hospitality. Best to try — Tiramisu Thanks to Charlotte and Jane. Loved her hospitality. (Missed you..."
Shreya Prasad
"This was our 2nd time to call in for lunch. Even though the staff were clearly busy with lots of folk arriving they were friendly and accommodating...."
Christine Scott
"Had an amazing evening meal here with friends after finding everywhere else in the area to not be serving food! The girl with the heart glasses who..."
Beth
Minstrels Gallery
83/100 (360 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Cappuccino
Scone
Chocolate cake
Cheese and Ham Toastie
Afternoon tea
Victoria Sandwich
Latte
Cumberland Sausage BAP
Toasted teacake
Pastie
Sandwiches
Mayfair English Tea
Borrodale Teabread
Toasts
Carrot Cake
Café
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely cafe with tables outside. Great carrot cake and cappuccino (too milky for my taste so my next required an extra shot,..."
Steven Goldthorp
"Pleasant tearoom, with good simple food. Stopped for lunch had sandwiches, toasties, and drinks. Absolutely no issues, service was rapid and polite...."
Garry Whitmore (Dagdabear)
"Since my last visit in 2018, the Minstrel's Gallery appears to be under new ownership and has undergone a major interior revamp. The present staff..."
Jay C
"Love this tea rooms! First went many years ago while on holiday, and returned today as it is so good - cosy decor, lovely food and friendly staff...."
Deb Nevin
"Scrumptious scones - nowhere to hide with a scone, so always a good test of a baker imho. Soup and quiche of the day listed outside, along with an..."
Rachel Mulvey
"This is a lovely place we visited twice in one week! Great home-cooked food, warm service and a lovely atmosphere of people passing by and tourists..."
Dan Turner
"My wife & I must have been coming here on & off for over 40 years & the atmosphere of the place has never changed. Food & drink is always excellent,..."
Anthony O'Neill
"I think this place is definitely nice. Service was good, food was decent. Good price for food, don't expect a huge meal..."
Snibbles
"Popped in for a coffee yesterday & what a delight. Lovely brew & I consumed my first ever lemon & blueberry scone. OMG, if I had realised for one..."
Neil Mayes
"Really lovely tea rooms with a great selection of homemade savoury meals, light snacks and amazing cakes! Lovely..."
clive berry
"Excellent tea for two served in a large tea pot made from proper leaf tea. We had home made tea bread and a scone with jam and cream. The cream was..."
Julia Daintree
"Lovely place, very friendly staff, excellent toasted sandwiches and accepting of our use of masks and sitting outside in rain to avoid..."
ray brettle
"Great tea-room in the heart of Hawkshead with a wide variety of cakes and teas. Perfect after a days hike and friendly..."
Felicitas Rockawaythedays
"We just called in the village and it looked so welcoming .the food was brilliant and the cakes were delicious ..."
sandra hindley
"Most satisfying mustard and ham sandwich with a cup of soup on a wet and misty day. Provided the perfect respite from the weather in a warm and cozy..."
Mariah Wedemeyer
"Really nice spot for afternoon tea. The savoury one is amazing, and all the options I saw looked fantastic. The staff are really friendly and it’s..."
Helen Woods
The Honeypot
88/100 (418 ratings)
Speciality Food Market
Deli
Cafe
British
Cafe
Deli
Lunch
Sandwiches
Ice Cream
Deli
Café
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Lunch
Mid-range
"Good for where it is. My only sadness was that all the cheese was pre cut and sealed in quite small pieces. I prefer to buy my cheese in larger..."
Ian Ward
"Great little deli with lovely selection of good quality specialist foods, much from local producers. They have arrangements with the best of local..."
Simon Butterworth
"Absolutely love this shop. Local produce. Great range of meat, cheeses,pies. The bread is delicious. Great..."
chris whitehead
"A really nice little shop in a gorgeous village, we really enjoyed the fresh pies and homemade sandwiches made by some friendly..."
Harry Hodgson
"Lovely variety of local pate and cheese we liked..."
Valeria Ryadinska
"Such a wonderful shop with a wide variety of goodies. I love Lemon Cheese, and I was delighted to be able to stock up on a couple of jars. What..."
Julia Lawley
"Never disappointed in anything I have bought from here, whether it's treats for myself or to take as pressies back home. Also have tried the freshly..."
Julia Barnard
"Great place lovely bits to..."
Matt Tarrant
"Brilliant shop with specialist produce. Good selection of cheeses, honey, teas and coffees among other things. Found a very reasonably price loose..."
Nick Baker
"Great place to buy most things for yourself or as gifts. Great own blend coffee and chutneys/pickles. Offer take away food such as pasties which were..."
Katie Fleetwood
"Love this shop. Has everything from the traditional Bluebird bitter to more of the Hawkshead beers. Loads of lovely foodstuffs, you can certainly..."
Andrew Taylor
"It's a lovely little shop. Perfect for fresh bread, got a great selection of cheeses. Fantastic for quick lunch on the go as well as sorting out..."
Joanna Stefaniak
"Wow wow and wow! Great shop and the best produce and range of goods I have seen on my travels. We bought a lovely few treats and local..."
Simon Doderer
"amazing place!!! A truly titanic ambit of commodities fit for all occasions. a hearty store lead by a harmonious family of warm, loving and happy..."
steve gardiner
The Old Cobblers
91/100 (195 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Flapjack
Café
Café
British
Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The Old Cobblers Cafe outside catering provided us with a fabulous 5 star lunch. Delicious sandwiches, sausage rolls, amazing cakes and cream scones...."
Julia Porter
"Lovely little cafe. Small inside, with only 3 tables, but such a great welcome. Best pot of tea in the..."
Craig Docherty
"Lovely cafe in Hawkshead. We stopped for lunch and had the soup and sandwich combo. Home made marmalade on sale..."
Andrew Short
"These ladies know how to make a sandwich and keep you entertained with a welcoming smile and demeanour. Great food and very reasonably priced..."
Kung foo Panda
"Delightful little cafe with good quality food which is extremely good value. Its a little gem of a place that could be easily overlooked. Go find..."
Tracy Capuano
"Lovely lunch, great coffee and friendly service. It was our first visit, but definitely coming back when in..."
Raphael Healy
"Delicious cakes and tea in a very nice..."
T Green
"Such a great little cafe! My husband and I got a sandwich and pastry for takeaway and they were delicious. The prices are spot-on and the staff were..."
Aurora
"Lovely little cafe, do fab bacon and sausage baguettes, my husband favorite is their pasties which we have brought each morning for our lunch when..."
Jacx Appleby Tonks
"A lovely lunch in a quaint tearoom. Bagettes were delicious and warmed in the oven before being served with a smile. Even saw them serve the binmen..."
Karyn Ballard
Los Lagos
88/100 (60 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Pizza
Mediterranean
Spanish
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Tapas
Spanish
Mediterranean
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"An absolute gem in the heart of Hawkshead been open just a few weeks. The food was outstanding best tapas I have ever had. The puddings is a must and..."
Donna thompson
"Fabulous meal here last night. Food was amazing , lovely wine and really friendly staff and it turned out to be the cheapest meal we’ve had this..."
Susan Teggert
"Visited this lovely restaurant last night. The staff were helpful and attentive, and there was a nice buzzy atmosphere. The menu has a wonderful..."
Jennifer Hodierne
"Lovely restaurant, classic and real Spanish food. I couldn't recommend it more ! We had a lovely evening with Alhambra reserva !! Little gem in the..."
lili G
"The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was exceptional and a perfect variety of wine and beer. Definitely recommend..."
Andrew Law
"Would definitely recommend the takeaway pizzas on Sunday. Looking forward to dining inside when we head back to Hawkshead next..."
Jonathan Slater
"Lovely little tapas and pizza restaurant. Great food and friendly staff made the experience..."
Ian Smith
"Tried for the first time tonight lovely food great service would definitely..."
Ian Moore
"Really nice meal, great staff and nice atmosphere. Would recommend..."
Steve Platt
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