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Welcome to our recipe section. We will be featuring flavours from the Lake District, Cumbria for you to cook up yourself at home. We will be hearing from Cumbrian food producers and chefs to whet your taste buds, ready for when you can visit us again.
We will be featuring recipes from fine dining Michelin starred restaurants alongside cocktails using local ingredients and family recipes for the kids to enjoy. Keep checking back every week through lockdown for a new recipe to try.
Don’t forget to share your efforts with us. We love to see your photos. Email us at website@visitlakedistrict.com.
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Ambleside Rd, Windermere
With stylish decor overlooking the lake, Blue Smoke is the perfect place to catch up with friends and family.
Ulverston
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…
Grasmere
Our elegant Signature Restaurant is famed for its excellent wine list and award-winning fine dining, awarded an AA rosette for culinary excellence.
Make time to drink in the beauty of Grasmere and the surrounding fells as you indulge in a…
Keswick
Our restaurant has a warm and modern appeal, for either a romantic meal for two, or a family meal. if you are hosting a special occasion, private dining can also be arranged in one our of our function rooms. Set beneath some of England's highest…
Staveley
The Beer Hall, is open every day to bring you the freshest core range and small batch beers. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Penrith
At the George and Dragon, our commitment to exceptional food has garnered us numerous awards throughout the years. We attribute our success to our field-to-fork philosophy, where we prioritize home-grown ingredients and showcase the culinary…
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1041 reviewsThwaites Ln, Windermere
Whether you're looking for the perfect spot to take a break from shopping or needing some fuel for the fells, The Café at Lakeland is just the place.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Join us day or night for delicious American Soul Food oozing with flavour right in the heart of Bowness. Combining small plates and sharing dishes, as well as lighter options at lunch, means we have something for everyone.
Church St, Ambleside
Restaurant located in the former work place of William Wordsworth, serving food inspired by Cumbria, specialising in Cumbrian sourced produce.
Keswick
Nestled in the corner of Borrowdale Valley, the Borrowdale Hotel is the perfect place to indulge in an exquisite Afternoon Tea experience. Indulge in delectable treats and savoury bites as you sit back and relax among friends.
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149 reviewsAmbleside
Our licensed Yan Bistro promises a delicious seasonal menu inspired by our farm’s history - rustic Cumbrian classics, nostalgic British favourites and exciting modern dishes - all made from the outstanding local ingredients.
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642 reviewsCartmel
L'Enclume is Simon Rogan's iconic flagship restaurant in the Lake District, where culinary creativity harnesses the powerful connection between food and nature.
Known for its truly unique offering in the UK restaurant scene, both for its warm,…
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3168 reviewsBraithwaite, Keswick
Our Michelin Star restaurant offers a delicious tasting menu, created by Chef Jack Bond using the finest ingredients from Cumbria and further afield in creative, sustainable ways.
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808 reviewsPortinscale, Keswick
Open every day, The Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden has quickly become a popular Lakeland destination for Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea.
Keswick
Join our Head Chef Chris Lyon and our restaurant team for an experience you wont forget.
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2335 reviewsMilnthorpe, Near Kendal
Enjoy a quintessential English Afternoon Tea at Crooklands. A selection of sandwiches, mouth-watering individual cakes and fruit scones with jam and cream, all served with a choice of Farrer's Speciality Tea or Coffee. For an extra indulgence, we…
Ullswater
Dinner at 1863 will no doubt generate conversation around the table on the night, but (we hope!) will also give you something to talk about long after you’ve left for the evening.
Windermere
Discover 200 years of Windermere’s boating history and the stories of the people involved - from wealthy owners to boat builders, inspired writers to ordinary Lakeland folk - at the Lake District’s new all-weather museum.
Newby Bridge
The Swan Inn, nestled within The Swan Hotel, is a charming pub that serves as the heart of our wonderful establishment, providing a warm and inviting space for both guests and locals alike! It's the ideal cosy hub where you can unwind and reconnect…
Bowness-On-Windermere
Brand new Free house British pub, serving home made classic British pub food, real fires, real ale and dog friendly.
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