165 Restaurants near Windermere

We found 165 restaurants within 29 miles 29 miles of Windermere

Home of the largest natural lake in England, Windermere is a beautiful spot in the Lake District to enjoy nature and eat some delightful dishes. As a popular tourist destination, Windermere contains tons of holiday homes despite the fact that there is only one official village on the waterfront-- aptly named Bowness-on-Windermere. Nevertheless, nineteen islands occupy the lake, meaning that the geography of the area provides a comfortable place to fish, boat, and swim.

 

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The Cottage in the Wood

The Cottage in the Wood

Keswick, CA12 5TW
19.9 miles
What we think
"Dramatically situated in the heart of mountainous Whinlatter Forest – an area of the Lake District that drew superlatives from author and fell-wa ..." Read our full review
Mark Greenaway at the Haweswater Hotel

Mark Greenaway at the Haweswater Hotel

Bampton, CA10 2RP
11.4 miles
If you're looking for the ultimate Lake District experience, let us introduce The Haweswater Hotel, and in particular, Mark Greenaway's self-titled in- ... Find out more
The Albion - Milnthorpe

The Albion - Milnthorpe

Milnthorpe, LA5 0HA
12.5 miles
Nestling on the shore of the beautiful Kent Estuary, The Albion boasts stunning views over the water – it’s the perfect spot to unwind and maybe ... Find out more
Hawkshead Brewery & Beer Hall

Hawkshead Brewery & Beer Hall

Windermere, LA8 9LR
5.0 miles
What we think
" ‘Beer from the heart’ is the slogan of the Hawkshead Brewery, where Alex Brodie began brewing commercially in 2002 – after 40 years’ of sampling myr ..." Read our full review
The Crypt

The Crypt

Lancaster, LA1 1JG
23.1 miles
Located at The Royal Arms Hotel in Lancaster, The Crypt is a stylish cocktail lounge and eaterie for lively weekends of drinks, food, and live music. Aptly ... Find out more
The Pheasant Inn - Cockermouth

The Pheasant Inn - Cockermouth

Cockermouth, CA13 9YE
23.6 miles
What we think
" This charming 17th-century inn close to Bassenthwaite Lake has pretty much got it all, from a cottage garden for summer cocktails to a chintzy loung ..." Read our full review
Tower Bank Arms

Tower Bank Arms

Cumbria, LA22 0LE
1.9 miles
What we think
" Just a ferry ride across Lake Windermere, Far Sawrey is the essential port of call for thousands of Beatrix Potter fans who make the trip to the Lak ..." Read our full review
The Ivy House Restaurant

The Ivy House Restaurant

Keswick, CA12 5SY
18.8 miles
The Honest Lawyer dates all the way back in the Cockermouth history books to the Tudor period, when it served as the cells of the town’s old Court Hou ... Find out more
The Cross Keys Inn

The Cross Keys Inn

Penrith, CA11 8JN
21.5 miles
Located on the out skirts of Penrith in Carelton Village along the old A66 road The Cross Keys Inn sits fields and views of the lake district and Pennines. ... Find out more
The Gaddum Restaurant

The Gaddum Restaurant

Cumbria, LA23 1LJ
1.9 miles
The Lodge Restaurant at Tweedies

The Lodge Restaurant at Tweedies

Grasmere, LA22 9SW
6.8 miles
With friends, family, your trusted four-legged companion or simply a cheeky quiet pint on your own. Tweedies bar is the perfect setting for you to enjoy y ... Find out more
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At the risk of sounding pretentious, we think William Wordsworth summed up Windermere best when he wrote ' With exultation, at my feet I saw / Lake, islands, promontories, gleaming bays, / A universe of Nature’s fairest forms / Proudly revealed with instantaneous burst, / Magnificent, and beautiful, and gay.'

Beautiful, isn't that? A much better summation of the natural Windermere territory than most SquareMeal editorial team members could muster up.

Windermere itself truly is worth the high praise, as a stunning natural territory boasting of food as exiting as its geography. Though most visitors probably don't visit the Lake District purely because of the food, we are sure that it comes as a welcome surprise that such delicious cuisine can be found here. Windermere boasts of a variety of very quality restaurants, including Michelin star winning Hrishi and Gilpin Spice.

Many of these restaurants take advantage of the fertile land and rich water habitats in the area, favouring the fresh produce and the delicious fish that nature produces. Nevertheless, you won't find only fish shops in the area-- diners in Windermere can enjoy cuisines such as Modern European, Japanese, Thai, or even South African. Though British and seafood places dominate the selection, there are a wide variety of options available within these classifications, and you'll find a castle to dine in as much as a neighborhood chippy. 

It may be difficult to find a place to eat when the nature is so captivating, but don't worry-- SquareMeal is here to help, and we've compiled a list for you of restaurants in Windermere.