Westmorland

Campaign for Real Ale

Westmorland Pub Guide with Accommodation

This is a guide of those Pubs in Westmorland that are thought to offer Real Ale and Accomodation.

Westmorland Branch real ale pubs

  • Ambleside
    • Ambleside Inn Telephone(015394) 93333 Market Place Ambleside LA22 9BU

      Town centre hotel with a large bar and dining area, re-furbished and renamed in 2022 by the Inn Collection Group. Popular with dogs and their owners - especially walkers - for its location in the centre of the Lake District. Buses run to several villages and towns with tourist attractions and fine walking opportunities.

    • Lakeside Bar Ambleside YHA Telephone0345 371 9620 Waterhead Ambleside LA22 0EU

      Lovely youth hostel next to Lake Cruises landing stage with stunning views over Windermere to the distant hills. Bar open to non-residents. Reasonable bar prices and for food, coffee and homemade cake. Picnic tables beside the lake and swimming from the pier. Different from the tourist experience in the town.

    • Salutation Hotel Telephone(015394) 32244 Market Place Ambleside LA22 9BX

      Now an independently run hotel with a choice of luxury accommodation, leisure facilities, restaurant, bar and our Waterfall Spa by Clarins. The hotel is exclusively open for residents only, however are welcoming non-residents for pre-booked dinner and for spa packages. Availability of cask ale uncertain.

    • Temperance Inn Telephone(015394) 33192 33 Lake Road Ambleside LA22 0BH

      The Temperance Inn, formally known as The Churchill Inn, is an old temperance establishment from the 1800s that is now a pub, restaurant and has accommodation. There's loads of character and many original features have been retained. You can find up to four cask ales served on handpump sourced from local breweries, and a good range of other drinks behind the bar. Walkers, cyclists, families, and dogs are all welcome.

    • Unicorn Inn Telephone(015394) 33216 North Road Ambleside LA22 9DT

      Cosy pub on the original main North road to Keswick. Value for money meals and accommodation. Regular live music.

    • Wateredge Inn Telephone(015394) 32332 Borrans Road Ambleside LA22 0EP

      A popular Inn, whose large garden has stunning views down Windermere and its own jetty. Regular live music, dogs allowed in lower bar area, meals served all day.

      Now reopened after a major refurbishment.

    • Waterhead Inn Telephone(015394) 32566 Lake Road Ambleside LA22 0ER

      Posh lakeside hotel, the bay café bar has access to the garden with good views. Beware of the prices.

    • White Lion Hotel Telephone(015394) 39901 Market Place Ambleside LA22 9DB

      Busy town centre pub with large main bar and smaller adjoining dining areas, popular with locals and visitors. Large outside seating area overlooking the bustling town centre and main road. Small rear car park for residents only. Live Sports TV of most major events, also juke box and weekly quizzes. It is very handy for buses from Kelsick Road. Open for breakfast and serving food all day. Monday and Thursday Cask Club all ales £2.99 pint.

  • Appleby-in-Westmorland
    • Crown & Cushion Telephone(017683) 51595 2 Boroughgate Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XB

      Historic inn built in the lower town cloisters that underwent a Robinson's Brewery major re-fit early in 2020. Smartly furnished with two bars, both with screens for live sport - but they are not too obtrusive. Tables are inviting to sit at away from others in various corners of the two bars. The pub also has its own tea-room for those who just require afternoon tea and cake. The sunny enclosed back 'garden' is astro-turf, not grass, but pleasant enough all the same on a dry day and is secluded from the bustling outside town movement of traffic and people.

    • Midland Hotel Telephone(017683) 51524 25 Clifford Street Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6TS

      Opposite Appleby railway station in the Eden Valley between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, the Midland has two handpumps showcasing mainly local ales with interesting additions from further afield including Worcestershire; cider and perry usually available. Two rooms with a light modern decor and wooden floors. The upstairs accommodation is popular all year round especially with steam train fans. The publicans are cask beer enthusiasts who have won several CAMRA awards.

      The pub is a family-owned free house providing well-kept ales and quality accommodation.

    • Royal Oak Inn Telephone(017683) 51463 Bongate Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6UN

      Stylish former coaching inn on road east out of town. Splendid tap room resplendent with oak panelling and a separate lounge bar that also serves as a dining room. At least one local ale on offer. Prices reflect standards.

      Plenty of tables with a sunny aspect in front of the pub. Large covered area with own TV screen for outdoor sports.

      May close Mon-Tue in January and February - suggest you check before travelling.

    • Tufton Arms Hotel Telephone(017683) 51593 Market Square Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XA

      Elegantly furnished, very traditional but cosy bar in town hotel, located on the market square. Genteel and friendly atmosphere. Mainly used by residents, the bar will stay open later if required by guests.

  • Arnside
    • Olde Fighting Cocks Telephone(01524) 761176 Promenade Arnside LA5 0HD

      Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is a historic hotel owned by Thwaites Brewery and serves their award winning ales. Up to four cask ales are available at any time and may differ from the list of regular beers shown.

      Large L shaped bar room divided between dining/bar (no dogs) and games/bar areas. Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Arnside, it has amazing views over the estuary.

  • Askham
    • Queen's Head Telephone(01931) 712225 Askham CA10 2PF

      Re-opened in April 2019 after a major refurbishment by the new owners, The Queen’s Head is a picture-book estate village pub with history dating back to 1672 close to Askham Hall. It is the sister pub to the George & Dragon at Clifton and offers hearty, healthy food made with produce from the Lowther family estate. Tables in front and a garden behind. Six large bedrooms are decorated in country-house style.

  • Bampton
    • Mardale Inn at St Patrick's Well Telephone(01931) 719202 Bampton CA10 2RQ

      A typical white-washed Lakeland pub overlooking the Bampton valley, situated in a small hamlet close to Haweswater. Now a Community Free House offering a very warm welcome to everyone. The 2023 refurbishment is to a high standard, with flagstone floors and open fires. Cumbrian pictures and photos fill the walls including features about the red squirrels. Open every day for beer and food as per website. Booking is recommended if eating and the kitchen may close early if there are no reservations.

      Three hand pumps serve local ales with Loweswater Gold a fixture.

  • Barbon
    • Barbon Inn Telephone(015242) 76233 Barbon LA6 2LJ

      A cosy two room village local. Good food served in the bar or separate dining room.

  • Beetham
    • Wheatsheaf Hotel Telephone(015395) 64652 Stanley Street Beetham LA7 7AL

      Set in the heart of the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the inn stands in the centre of the quaint village of Beetham beside the lovely listed church and en route to the famous Fairy Steps. The welcoming bar offers three hand pumps serving local beers on rotation, alongside a good selection of craft beer, cider, and lager. Food is served all day, everyday from 11am until late. A tempting Sunday Special Roasts menu includes a tasty vegan roast. Lunch is part of the Special Sunday night accommodation package. The pub welcomes dogs, muddy boots and - families. Excellent horse riding opportunities around Silverdale.

  • Bowland Bridge
    • Hare & Hounds Inn Telephone(015395) 55549 Bowland Bridge LA11 6NN

      A very Welcoming 17th century coaching inn nestled within the tiny hamlet of Bowland Bridge in the beautiful Winster valley. It lies between the shores of Windermere and Kendal. The bar is an eclectic mix of old and new, with log fires and black slate floors. As well as having consistently good beers, it is also popular for the quality of bar meals and is very much part of the local community.

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
    • Albert Telephone(015394) 43241 Queens Square Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BY

      Town centre pub owned by Robinsons, which is well situated for both the lake and shops. A selection of their own ales are available on handpump along with the occasional guest. Food is served all day every day with a traditional and seasonal menu.

    • Angel Inn Telephone(015394) 44080 Helm Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BU

      Situated just off the town centre but still close to the shops, this is a lucky find for tired tourists. Although a hotel, the bar is a welcome rest from the bustle of Bowness and it's a great place for a tasty bite. The various rooms have different feels and the entrance area has a large fire and comfy seating with lovely views. The outdoor terraces overlook the rooftops to Lake Windermere and beyond to the distant hills. Two changing cask ales are served, mainly from local breweries.

    • Boathouse Telephone(015394) 22785 Windermere Marina Village Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JQ

      Overlooking the enclosed Windermere Marina and adjacent to the Hawkshead ferry, this modern bar complex is a calm haven in the tourist maelstrom. Enjoy excellent beers and a tasty plate on the sheltered suntrap terrace with great views of the yachts, the lake and the hills beyond that are reminiscent of the Italian Lakes or the South of France. A wall of windows provides protection from the elements if the weather is more 'Lake District'. The generous upper floor function room can be booked for meetings and private parties. Live music and themed dinners. Wonderfully appointed disabled facility and access all areas by wheelchair. Special taxi rate to Windermere station on request. Easy walk from Bowness Pier.

    • Royal Oak Telephone(015394) 43970 Brantfell Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DB

      This traditional town pub is just a street or two back from Bowness Pier and the hustle and bustle of Windermere tourism. The sheltered outdoor terraced seating is a welcome escape and the lower terrace is covered. Table service throughout by efficient staff. Well-kept local ales feature on the bar with a couple of regional ales and one national pump.

    • Stags Head Telephone(015394) 43132 Church Street Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DG

      Hotel with an upstairs lounge bar and tap bar, with TVs showing sports. Up to four cask ales are served on handpump. Food is served from midday, seven days a week.

    • Westmorland Inn Telephone(015394) 44078 Lake Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3AP

      Popular inn on the Windermere road, very handy for the Royalty cinema

  • Brigsteer
    • Wheatsheaf Inn Telephone(01539) 266026 Brigsteer LA8 8AN

      Traditional village inn with great real ale, delicious food and superior accommodation. Extensive outdoor seating has been added at the front and around the stream to the side. Parts of the pub date back to 1762 and it retains log fires and cosy corners, but has been tastefully extended with a conservatory and modern toilet facilities. Recently taken over by Robinson's as part of the Individual Inns Group, the Wheatsheaf serves regularly changing local beers alongside the house list.

  • Brough
    • Wilding Hotel Telephone(017683) 41252 Main Street Brough CA17 4AX

      A 300 year-old coaching in set in the heart of the Eden Valley. Hotel specialising in functions and food, although operating as a bed and breakfast. Locals bar with local ales often available.

      The bar is open from 3pm every day, although food service is from noon.

  • Burneside
    • Jolly Anglers Inn Telephone(01539) 732552 Burneside LA9 6QS

      Comfortable village pub dating from 1650

  • Burton-in-Kendal
    • Kings Arms Telephone(01524) 960010 Main Street Burton-in-Kendal LA6 1LR

      The Kings Arms is situated in the quaint Cumbrian village of Burton-in-Kendal, and was an old coaching inn dating back to the 1700s. Following refurbishment the pub reopened in November 2023 under new management and is now a family-run tavern, offering a warm and friendly service with a strong focus on food prepared using local ingredients. Burton in Kendal is a short distance from the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Trough of Bowland, so is a great base for walkers and cyclists. Up to four cask ales are served on handpump from the Thwaites range.

  • Casterton
    • Pheasant Inn Telephone(015242) 71230 Casterton LA6 2RX

      Eighteenth century traditional coaching inn with bar, lounge, restaurant and accommodation including rooms for disabled guests. There is a large car park to the rear with a back entrance to the bars.

  • Clifton
    • George & Dragon Telephone(01768) 865381 Clifton CA10 2ER

      An 18th century coaching inn with a reputation for well-kept local ales and excellent locally sourced food. There are three handpumps served from an L-shaped bar. The design is sympathetic to the Georgian period with stone-flagged floors, bare wooden tables and sofas in quiet alcoves. Hops are hung from the ceiling and there is a hearty log-burning fire. The pub has a welcoming feel to it and has ample parking and outside seating. There are ten bedrooms.

      The village is of historic interest as the last battle on English soil was fought in a field across the road from the pub and there are prehistoric burial sites close to the pub. The village is of historic interest as the last battle on English soil was fought in a field across the road from the pub and there are prehistoric burial sites close to the pub.

  • Cowgill
    • Sportsman's Inn Telephone(015396) 25282 Cowgill LA10 5RG

      Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty this 17th century inn has fabulous views of Dentdale. The Grade II listed building has been in the same family for thirty years. Natural Gold from Pennine is the permanent beer of choice with two additional changing local ales. The pub sits on the Dalesway route and is close to Dent station on the Settle-Carlisle Line so making it an ideal base for touring the Yorkshire Dales. Famed for it's hospitality and 'the best ale in the dale'!

  • Crook
    • Wild Boar Telephone(015394) 45225 Crook LA23 3NF

      A famous popular family friendly coaching inn near Windermere, set in tranquil surroundings. There is a public bar serving real ales from its own brewery situated alongside the adjoining lounge, both have open fires. The hotel is named after the last wild boar killed in Westmorland by Sir Richard de Gilpin. The oak beamed grill and smokehouse restaurant has a regular seasonal changing menu, bar meals are also served in the lounge. There are interesting walks in the adjacent woodland.

  • Crooklands
    • Crooklands Hotel Telephone(015395) 67432 Crooklands LA7 7NW

      Crooklands is a family-run hotel, restaurant and bar. The central, brick-floored bar serves several, mainly dining, areas. Function/dining room upstairs. Sunday lunch carvery. Up to three locally sourced cask ales are served on handpump including the house beer, Crooklands Ale from Kirkby Lonsdale brewery.

  • Crosthwaite
    • Punch Bowl Inn Telephone(015395) 68237 Crosthwaite LA8 8HR

      This outstanding dining pub is ranked in the top 50 gastropubs in the UK. It combines old charm with new luxury in a country-chic style. A traditional pub atmosphere, complete with log fires, blends with contemporary dining in a stunning rural location overlooking the Lyth Valley. The pub boasts a traditional bar, informal lounge/dining areas and a formal restaurant.There is an outside terrace with bar snacks, BBQs and hog roasts in fine weather- a perfect place for summer time eating and drinking. Lovely old village church next door with sheep grazing the cemetery.

  • Dacre
    • Horse & Farrier Telephone(017684) 86022 Dacre CA11 0HL

      Welcoming old Cumbrian pub saved from closure and lovingly re-furbished by friendly young enthusiasts. In the bar a woodburner has been cleverly housed in the original black range. Good craic from friendly locals; wholesome food; interesting and varied styles of guest beers. Unusual range of keg products including local real lagers. Beer festival around Mayday weekend. Booking advisable Dacre is a lovely quiet village on the new Ullswater round-walk. The pagan stone bears are a unique attraction.

  • Dent
    • George & Dragon Telephone(015396) 25256 Main Street Dent LA10 5QL

      Grade II listed building situated in the centre of Dent Village overlooking the famous Adam Sedgwick Memorial Fountain. Set on the cobbled main street of this attractive village the pub has two bars with mahogany panelled walls. It has a separate games room and downstairs dining room. There is a local bus service twice a week but details need to be checked before travel.

    • Sun Inn Telephone(015396) 25208 Main Street Dent LA10 5QL

      A lovely local pub in the heart of Dent village this 300-year-old inn sits on the cobbled street near to St Andrew's Church. It has wooden floors, traditional bench seating together with wooden stools and armchairs. In the winter, the coal fires are welcoming for weary walkers. There is a beautiful peaceful garden to the rear, perfect for the summer. Serving two ales from Kirkby Lonsdale and up to two Yorkshire beers.

  • Dockray
    • Royal Hotel Telephone(017684) 82356 Dockray CA11 0JY

      Remote hotel serving widespread local communities in Matterdale. Separate bar with flagstone floor and open fire, more formal lounge and dining room. Very sheltered, well-kept garden - a rarity in this area of the northern fells. Much improved and more varied beer range. Welcoming to locals and walkers from the higher level Ullswater roundway which passes by the door. Locally sourced food on a changing blackboard menu. Lack of mobile signal attracts discerning customers!

  • Eamont Bridge
    • Crown Hotel Telephone(01768) 892092 Eamont Bridge CA10 2BX

      Former coaching inn with restaurant specialising in Thai food.

  • Ecclerigg (Windermere)
    • Briery Wood Country House Hotel Telephone(015394) 33316 Ecclerigg (Windermere) LA23 1ES

      Briery Wood Hotel is close to the shores of Lake Windermere, set in seven acres of gardens and woodland in-between Windermere and Ambleside. The food offering champions local produce and the Benson Bar is a nice place to relax and enjoy our wide range of gins, wine and beers, including one cask ale served on handpump. Always open.

    • Cragwood Country House Hotel Telephone(015394) 88177 Cragwood House Ecclerigg (Windermere) LA23 1LQ

      This is a fabulous Lake District Country Hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere. It caters for all tastes, from fine dining to afternoon teas, and is also a dog-friendly hotel that serves "Doggy Afternoon Tea" with all the trimmings! One cask ale is served on handpump sourced locally. Open 7 days a week.

    • Langdale Chase Hotel Telephone(015394) 32201 Ecclerigg (Windermere) LA23 1LW

      Splendid art nouveau masterpiece on the shore of Lake Windermere that underwent a full refurbishment before reopening in November 2023. Built as the holiday retreat for Daniel Thwaites - a local lad made good - and doubtless designed for entertaining on a grand scale. Visit for the views and to soak up the opulence but perhaps not as a flagship outlet for the brewery. The beer is not the business here! However a pint is no more expensive than any pub in town so it's a car park par excellence - allowing for frequent weddings and private functions.

    • Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa Telephone(015394) 33338 Ecclerigg (Windermere) LA23 1LP

      The English Lakes Hotel Groups flag ship, very posh with prices to match, there are unrivalled views across Windermere.

      Food hours and availability differ in the various areas of the hotel.

  • Elterwater
    • Britannia Inn Telephone(015394) 37210 Elterwater LA22 9HP

      A shining beer beacon in the Langdale valley especially for walkers on the heights of the stunning surrounding fells! Unsurprisingly popular, the five rooms around the small bar fill quickly and the plentiful outdoor tables are equally busy in summer. Great atmosphere and great beers - featuring Langdale Brewing (the sister business) and other local ales. Hearty Lakeland food for hungry hikers. Residents can recover after their exertions in the nearby spa with large indoor pool. Autumn beer festival.

      The Langdale Brewery takes it's water from a well 90m below the pub and this water can be tried from a tap outside the main door.

    • Eltermere Inn Telephone(015394) 37207 Elterwater Elterwater LA22 9HY

      Friendly upmarket hotel with non-residents bar offering coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, and one local ale - usually from Bowness Bay. Classy interior and panoramic views of the surrounding fells and Elterwater, especially from the well-kept gardens. Dogs welcome and muddy boots too. There are fires and stoves to dry out beside over a pint.

  • Glenridding
    • Rambler's Bar & Candleroom Telephone(017684) 82444 Glenridding CA11 0PA

      The Rambler’s Bar & Candleroom offers an inviting dog-friendly rendezvous where you can catch up with loved ones whilst enjoying a refreshing pint or a delicious meal. The Candleroom is a bright and lofty, oak-beamed room featuring a stunning glass frontage offering views to the fells and beyond. Cosy up by the log burner in Rambler’s Bar with a pint of real ale and enjoy a hearty menu of fresh, homemade food; the perfect combination after a day on the fells or a drive through the lakes. Now showing live sports, you can visit us to catch the latest games on the big screen in a relaxing, community atmosphere. You can also expect a variety of events throughout the year which includes live music, themed nights, and lots of fun in this local bar

    • Ullswater Inn Telephone(017684) 82228 Glenridding CA11 0PB

      Basement beneath the hotel (which also has a bar) internet access, big screen, separate dining room and riverside garden. Owned by the Inn Collection Group, the pub reopened after a period of closure for refurbishment in February 2024.

  • Grasmere
    • 1769 Bar @ The Inn at Grasmere Telephone(015394) 35456 Red Lion Square Grasmere LA22 9SS

      In the centre of the tourist-packed village of Grasmere, the rustic hotel bar has a stone-flagged floor and separate dining in Ye Olde Stables rooms resplendant with life-size horse - not for nervous diners! The four handpumps are mostly local ales as are some of the keg taps. Pleasant outside seating in front of the hotel with parking.

    • Good Sport Telephone(015394) 35572 1 Stock Lane Grasmere LA22 9SJ

      The Grasmere brewery tap is a youthful addition to the tourist buzz and offers interesting house craft beers, scrumpy and fruit ciders including the delicious rhubarb. There's fun for all the family with live sport, tasty food - starting with hearty breakfasts (served from 9.30-10.30) - good coffee and cakes, light bites and evening meals. Special Sunday roasts. The extensive outdoor seating has river Rothay views and dogs are welcome. Live music on Saturday. Accommodation at the nearby brewery.

    • Lancrigg Hotel (Poet's Bar) Telephone(015394) 35317 Easedale Grasmere LA22 9QN

      Luxury hotel in rolling gardens overlooking Grasmere and the surrounding fells. Non-residents are welcome for drinks in the Poet's Bar and lunch can be taken in the bar or on the terrace. One handpump usually serves Grasmere beer plus cider in cans. Occasional live music events including afternoon performances outside. There are seasonal opening times, so call ahead to avoid disappointment.

    • Swan Hotel Telephone0344 649 6693 Keswick Road Grasmere LA22 9RF

      18th century roadside coaching inn, now a 38 room hotel. Non residents bar facilities, popular with walkers. Three cask ales are served on handpump from local breweries.

    • Travellers Rest Telephone(017687) 73331 Grasmere LA22 9RR

      Busy roadside inn with a roaring fire next to the compact bar. Beers are from Jennings or Marston's many takeovers. Good food. Separate dining room. Close to the coast to coast walk and the start of the path to Helvellyn. Up to five cask ales are served on handpump.

    • Tweedies Bar & Lodge Telephone(015394) 35300 Red Bank Road Grasmere LA22 9SW

      A legend in these parts. The bar is a must-go attraction for regular visitors who seek advice from the knowledgeable bar staff on the wide-ranging selection of excellent ales. The beer list is updated daily on their website and in addition to the cask ales will also feature a number of craft ales. Ideal for walkers with muddy boots and even muddier dogs. Incredible number of outdoor tables and seating in the garden and a real pleasure to sit down and relax in. Very busy pub indeed.

    • Wordsworth Hotel (Williams Bar) Telephone(015394) 35592 Grasmere LA22 9SW

      The quiet, stone floored bar is now called Williams Bar. No juke box, pool, machines, TV etc. Conservatory dining area and up to two local cask ales on handpump.

  • Great Langdale
    • New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Telephone(015394) 37213 Great Langdale LA22 9JX

      A popular hotel in one of the busiest dales in the southern lakes, purchased in August 2021 by the emerging RedCat Pub Company. Originally a farmhouse, the hotel takes its name from its position at the foot of the deep Dungeon Ghyll ravine with an impressive 40ft waterfall.

      The walkers bar, with wooden floor, has a practical interior for those who arrive wet and muddy. It is furnished with tables and wooden chairs along with a few church pew style benches next to a traditional fireplace. A large TV shows sport or other entertainments and it is used for live music and other events. There is also another carpeted bar area along with a lovely dining room. Residents have the use of an elegant lounge with views over the garden to the countryside beyond.

      There is plenty of outdoor seating in front of the walkers bar.

      Fell Ghyll (golden ale), Crag (bitter) and another from Fell are often on the handpumps along with a wide selection of canned Fell Beer in the fridge.

      The menu (served in all areas) is extensive, features locally sourced produce and including vegan, gluten-free and children’s options. Breakfast is served from 8 till 9:30am (book in advance recommended) and again from 10am. Full meals are available all day from Noon except during winter (Sep-March) when no food is served between 2.30 and 6.30pm.”

      NOTE: Alcoholic drinks are served from 10am.

    • Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Telephone(015394) 37272 Great Langdale Great Langdale LA22 9JY

      The Climbers’ Bar is famous as a timeless watering hole for generations of weary walkers, and the atmosphere and the beer always hits the spot. It is in a stunningly beautiful location beneath the surrounding fells and is naturally popular with walkers. Local ales are featured on the bar with occasional outsiders for variety. The fare is limited yet enjoyable, as are the facilities. Plenty of tables in the garden give the best views. The bus from Ambleside is an added bonus for the less-active visitor.

      Note, the bar has been known for many years as The Hikers Bar, and there was a sign over the door to this effect. The operator now refers to this as the Climbers Bar - and who are we to argue.

  • Great Strickland
    • Strickland Arms Telephone(01931) 712238 Great Strickland CA10 3DF

      Easy to find on the main road through the village, this is a large pub with two rooms served from the bar. A food-led pub it has a varied menu and a specials night once a week. The bar has three hand pulls with regularly changing cask ales from local breweries. There is a large car park and extensive garden with seating and play area. The pub is closed on a Monday and Tuesday in Autumn/Winter months.

  • Hartsop
    • Brotherswater Inn Telephone(017684) 82239 Hartsop CA11 0NZ

      The Brotherswater Inn is located next to Sykeside Caravan Park on the shore of Brothers Water, in a superb location for exploring the eastern fells (Wainwright baggers, take note!) the likes of Dove Crag and Fairfield present their most dramatic sides to the walker and drinker here. If you like pub walks, then alight from the 508 bus (Easter-end October) at the Kirkstone Pass Inn and enjoy a pleasant walk to the Inn with cracking views of the Patterdale area. Sitting in the bar with your beer you can enjoy these views through the large windows. A roaring log fire is very welcoming when the weather is bad which it can be in this area at times. They're keen to support local breweries as well.

  • Ings
    • Watermill Inn Telephone(01539) 821309 Ings LA8 9PY

      A multi award-winning inn with up to 12 handpulls owned and run by the same family for nearly 30 years. It has consistently maintained CAMRA aims and objectives. As the name indicates, it's a former watermill with several rooms – one with a window into their brewery – all served by a central bar area. Windermere Brewing Company beers all have doggy themes - regular canines have their own webpage and menu!

  • Kendal
    • Alexanders Bar (Castle Green Hotel) Telephone(01539) 734000 Castle Green Lane Kendal LA9 6RG

      Set in the grounds of the Castle Green Hotel (a former electricity board headquarters), Alexanders occupies an older barn/stable block. As a free house it serves up to four different Cumbrian beers including Bowness Bay and Kirkby Lonsdale. A large conservatory offers comfortable seating, dining facilities and fine views over the pub and hotel grounds, Kendal castle and the distant fells. Well-spaced outside tables.

    • Carus Green Golf Club Telephone(01539) 721097 Burneside Road Kendal LA9 6EB

      Modern glazed and terraced clubhouse with stunning views. Open to the public. Quality food and accommodation. Rates for visiting golfers.

    • Greenhouse Bar (Castle Green Hotel) Telephone(01539) 734000 Castle Green Lane Kendal LA9 6RG

      Small cocktail bar next to the Greenhouse restaurant open to non-residents. One real ale from Bowness Bay. Thursday special offer only £3 a pint all day. The restaurant is known for it's fine dining. The spacious hotel has extensive grounds with views over Kendal past the castle and also up the valley towards Kentmere and the hills. Woodland walks

      Between Oxenholme Lake District and Kendal railway stations. Probably a mile either way.

    • Horse & Rainbow Telephone(01539) 724178 32 Highgate Kendal LA9 4SX

      An old coaching inn opposite the Town Hall with one long bar with pool, live music and sports TV.

    • Olde Fleece Inn Telephone(01539) 731115 14 Highgate Kendal LA9 4SX

      Revitalised traditional coaching inn close to the market place that retains its historic character. Three upstairs function rooms including a large private dining hall that serves as a weekend restaurant. Tables to the front and side alley.

    • Riverside Hotel (Tannery Bar) Telephone(01539) 734861 Stramongate Bridge Kendal LA9 6EL

      Large refurbished hotel bar in a mill conversion on the banks of the river Kent. Attractive terrace overlooking the river. First floor restaurant and adjacent function room. Swimming pool and gym complex offers day membership. Usually both hand pumps serve beer from Hawkshead brewery.

      Kendal rail and bus stations are close by.

    • Romney's Telephone(01539) 720956 72 Milnthorpe Road Kendal LA9 5HG

      This popular Kendal pub has a large selection of quality real ales. The interesting range of beers is always a temptation. A welcoming hostelry for weary travellers and locals alike with wide choice of food including a carvery and beer tapas plus full a la carte and weekly specials. Self-catering apartments with up-to-the-minute facilities. Excellent childrens' adventure area. Summer suntrap garden. All seasons, all tastes, all welcome - something for everyone!

    • Shakespeare Inn Telephone(01539) 724069 78 Highgate Kendal LA9 4HE

      Refurbished in a style sympathetic to the name, the pub has three separate drinking areas, two served by a central bar with the third one underneath accessed by a spiral staircase. Food is served throughout. Close to the town hall, the letting rooms have car parking facilities in the original cobbled courtyard behind the pub accessed through the narrow coaching archway. Reached by a raised entrance under the archway, there are five handpumps on the bar, and you're likely to find three cask ales including the house beer, Shakesbeer and a still cider at this popular town centre pub.

    • Stonecross Manor Hotel Telephone(01539) 733559 Milnthorpe Road Kendal LA9 5HP

      Small hotel on the southern side of Kendal.

    • White Hart Hotel Telephone(01539) 724109 Yard 2, Highgate Kendal LA9 4SX

      The White Hart is a vibrant pub in the centre of Kendal, with etched Hartleys windows, accessed through Yard 2 which is one of many lanes in Kendal leading to a wide variety of pubs, restaurants and boutique shops. The White Hart provides food all day and a large range of drinks. This is a late night opening pub with discos every weekend. Up to three cask ales are served from the Robinsons range.

  • Kings Meaburn
    • White Horse Inn Telephone(01931) 601085 Kings Meaburn CA10 3BU

      This 17th century inn was extensively refurbished in early 2023 and has resurfaced as, and is marketed as a gastropub. A varied menu made from local produce is offered and initial reviews are good. One real ale is served, but the emphasis is very much on dining.

  • Kirkby Lonsdale
    • Kings Arms Hotel Telephone07444 279695 7 Market Street Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2AU

      The restored long bar features up to four cask ales on handpump. The inglenook fireplace features in the large bar, and an the upstairs dining room doubles as a private function room. Occasional live music. Bijou back garden beside the self-catering cottages. An old pub for the young-at-heart. Food served daily from midday.

    • Orange Tree Telephone(015242) 71716 9 Fairbank Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2BD

      A cosy old pub by the church that serves as a second tap for Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery - but with food and rooms. The central bar offers five cask beers including Jubilee Stout as a special. There are meal deals during the week and the pub rapidly fills up including the separate dining room behind the bar. Accommodation in six en-suite rooms with occasional offers. The specially-woven carpet featuring orange trees is unique and definitely out-rivals those of a famous pub chain.

      Always a warm welcome.

    • Plato's Telephone(015242) 74180 2 Mill Brow Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2AT

      Modern village centre bar, which is popular for its quality local ales and food.

    • Red Dragon Telephone(015242) 71205 59-61 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2AH

      Traditional Robinsons pub with a spacious lounge at the front and dining area to rear. Three cask ales are served on handpump from the Robinsons range.

    • Royal Hotel Telephone(015242) 71966 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2AE

      Imposing hotel overlooking the Market Place owned by Bowland Brewery, this lovingly restored Georgian exemplar provides luxury hospitality and quality beers. The bar is light and airy with the bygone feel of Bath Spa in a Jane Austen novel. Comfortable sitting rooms and a cosy snug complete the picture. Little wonder that Kirkby Lonsdale is favoured by film crews for period surroundings (Doctor Doolittle, Jamaica Inn, Poirot). The town is steeped in cultural history and John Ruskin declared ‘I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine.’ His favourite view beyond the fascinating church was painted earlier by JMW Turner. The annual Victorian Festival successfully recreates a romantic past. The two house beers are from Bowland Brewery with one changing beer from Bowland plus another handpull featuring beers from Westmorland, Lancashire and Yorkshire. An excellent base for exploring the quirky town and the surrounding countryside of the Lake District, Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales. The fields, fells and valleys are home to hundreds of specialist food producers, organic farms, micro-breweries and even the odd spring water bottler.

    • Snooty Fox Inn Telephone(015242) 30960 33 Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2AH

      Imposing building next to the town square. Oak panelled bar with four hand pumps and normally three cask ales available. Open fires in the main rooms. Several dining rooms connect to the back bar. Meals all day.

    • Sun Inn Telephone(015242) 71965 Market Street Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2AU

      Pub with historic facade, although refurbished inside with a blend of traditional and contemporary features. Up to four cask ales are served on handpump with regular local ales available.

  • Kirkby Stephen
    • Black Bull Hotel Telephone(017683) 72803 38 Market Street Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QW

      Early 18th century building with recent renovations. Interior has been altered over the years with a single lounge and an attractive modern dark wooden bar. There is an enlarged outside seating area in the enclosed rear garden with picnic style seating at the front.

    • Pennine Hotel Telephone(017683) 74997 Market Square Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QT

      With a prominent position in the market square, the hotel has a central bar counter to serve the open plan front bar. There is seating to the right and a rear bar, mainly used for dining. Two handpumps serve local ales and a third with a national brand. Comfortable rooms, popular with walkers and railway enthusiasts.

  • Levens
    • Gilpin Bridge Inn Telephone(015395) 52206 Levens LA8 8EP

      Family run pub noted for its food, sourced from local produce with a function room available. You'll find a couple of Robinsons cask ales on the bar served on handpump.

    • Hare & Hounds Inn Telephone(015395) 60004 Church Road Levens LA8 8PN

      Cosy village inn that is going from strength to strength! This community local has great attention to detail and does everything well: good beer, tasy food, quality accommodation. Full menu available all day including the best pizzas in the area (take away at 20% reduction). A popular hostelry serving five well-kept casks plus craft ales covering a range of styles from local Cumbrian breweries. The pub offers a very friendly welcome and hosts a number of community groups and charity fundraising events including 'Westmorland Red Squirrels' - also a 'Charity Pizza of the Month'. Great views of Morecambe Bay and Lyth Valley from the top terrace.

  • Little Langdale
    • Three Shires Inn Telephone(015394) 37215 Little Langdale LA22 9NZ

      The Three Shires Inn is in a stunning location in Little Langdale near Ambleside and surrounded by Lakeland fells with splendid views and many walking opportunities - the much-photographed Slater's bridge is nearby. The two-room bar has a slate-flagged floor and a log burner; adjoining restaurant at the front. The homemade food is prepared from locally sourced ingredients and the bar stocks quality local beers; also a good selection of malt whiskies.

  • Lupton
    • Plough Inn Telephone(015395) 67700 Lupton LA6 1PJ

      Refurbished roadside inn, with play area in garden. Meals are served all day at weekends and you can expect to find up to three cask ales on handpump, generally sourced from local breweries.

  • Lyth Valley
    • Damson Dene Hotel Telephone(015395) 68676 Crosthwaite Lyth Valley LA8 8JE

      County Hotel, featured in the Channel Four documentry "The Hotel". The hotel's Heron Bar has magnificent views over the grounds including a well stocked duck pond.

  • Milnthorpe
    • Bulls Head Telephone(015395) 62684 Beetham Road Milnthorpe LA7 7QL

      Two room, split level pub with strong local following. Large screen TV, pool etc. Good reports on accommodation and food.

  • Nateby
    • Black Bull Telephone(017683) 71588 Nateby CA17 4JP

      Well appointed, split-level inn overlooking the village green with flagged floors, pew seating in the lower bar and tables/chairs in the upper bar. There is a separate dining room at the back. This is a popular bed and breakfast stopover in the Yorkshire Dales National park, located close to the Wainwright Coast to Coast and Pennine Journey walks. Within hiking distance of the Settle-Carlisle railway at Kirkby Stephen station. Early Bird breakfast and packed lunch on request.

  • Orton
    • George Hotel Telephone(01539) 303015 Front Street Orton CA10 3RJ

      Attractive village hotel with good beer garden.

      Popular with Coast to Coast walkers and visitors to the Farmers Market on 2nd Saturday monthly and close to the Chocolate Factory.

    • Westmorland Hotel Telephone(015396) 24351 Orton CA10 3SB

      Surrounded by dramatic Cumbrian fells and set on the edge of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Whether you’re staying the night, stopping for a taste of local food in the restaurant, or hosting a meeting, you’ll find the tranquil and secluded location is convenient, just off the M6 motorway at Tebay Services.

  • Oxenholme
    • Station Inn Telephone(01539) 324018 Oxenholme LA9 7RF

      Welcoming, family friendly country pub close to Oxenholme station. Separate bar and lounge areas plus conservatory annexe with dining throughout. Pleasant open aspect beer garden with large children's play area. Four handpumps offering local ales. En-suite accommodation plus camping and caravan facilities. Extensive menu with daily specials using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Wood burning stoves offer winter comfort. On one of the coast to coast cycle routes and opposite the Helm for hill walkers.

  • Patterdale
    • Patterdale Hotel Telephone(017684) 82231 Patterdale CA11 0NN

      Comfortable bar in large hotel with a large garden. Good walking country, lake steamers and hire boats nearby. On the Wainwright Coast-to-Coast route.

    • White Lion Inn Telephone(017684) 82214 Patterdale CA11 0NW

      Stone flagged bar where food is served all day, parking is across the road. On Wainwright Coast-to-Coast route.

  • Plumgarths
    • Gateway Inn Telephone(01539) 724187 Crook Road Plumgarths LA8 8LX

      A country inn, offering good food and delightful views from the outside seated terrace with a separate children's play area. A selection of Thwaites ales are available on handpump and expect to find the occasional guest ale too.

      Despite many buses using the nearby A591 there is no local bus stop, and it is an uphill country walk from Burneside which is the closest railway station.

  • Pooley Bridge
    • Pooley Bridge Inn Telephone(017684) 86215 Pooley Bridge CA10 2NN

      Open plan bar with wooden floors, with separate dining area. Large front patio and pleasant rear courtyard. Up to 5 changing cask ales available - from the Robinson's Brewery range.

    • Sun Inn Telephone(017684) 86205 Pooley Bridge CA10 2NN

      Busy pub with a panelled bar at the front, the large separate bar to the rear is popular with sports fans and locals, and a separate dining room. There is a large safe garden to the side. Up to four cask ales are served on handpump with local breweries often featuring.

  • Ravenstonedale
    • Black Swan Hotel Telephone(015396) 23204 Ravenstonedale CA17 4NG

      A Victorian inn, re-built in 1899, in a tranquil conservation village in the Eden valley. This family-owned hotel has a cosy bar serving three cask ales - mainly from local breweries. There is a comfortable lounge with a log fire and two dining areas, serving excellent and imaginative home-cooked food. Across the road is the garden area beside the village stream, with picnic tables and three yurts. In addition to the regular meal times, breakfast is available from 8-10am. A former branch pub of the year (2012).

    • Fat Lamb Hotel Telephone(015396) 23242 Crossbank Ravenstonedale CA17 4LL

      Front bar is cosy with wooden floor and an old black cooking stove that provides additional heating when cold. Look for the sheep cartoons to the left of the stove. To the right of the bar is a quaint small carpeted parlour complete with wooden writing desk. To the back, overlooking the large garden, are two interlocking rooms laid out for eating. Look into the room to the right and see evidence of the owner's love of vintage cars; there is a selection of memorabilia including dozens of model cars. There is a separate restaurant to the left of the hotel reception.

      Motorcyclists welcome. Less than half-mile from the start/end of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail.

    • Kings Head Hotel Telephone(015396) 23050 Riverside Ravenstonedale CA17 4NH

      Grade 2 listed, 16th century white washed inn on the edge of the village. Open plan bars and real fire welcome visitors to fine dining and up to four real ales from either North Yorkshire, Cumbria or Northumbria. 7 miles from J38 of the M6 the village is in a conservation area of the lower Eden valley. The pub has a landscaped beer garden alongside the river, where red squirrels can be spotted.

      New owners have completely re-furbished the whole establishment and offer quality accommodation. Excellent base for walking holidays. Sunday lunch a speciality.

  • Rydal
    • Badger Bar (Glen Rothay Hotel) Telephone(015394) 34500 Rydal LA22 9LR

      The badgers are real - just like the ale - and can be watched at night via the webcam! This quirky old inn overlooking Rydal Water near one of Wordsworth‘s homes is a long-time supporter of CAMRA and serves only local beers - including the specially brewed Badger Ale. In front of the hotel is a large garden with scenic views plus a sheltered side terrace close by the 555 bus stop. Unique loos built into the rock face. Informative website. This is just how a quaint old pub should be: good beer, good food, great atmosphere.

      It is an idyllic quint old inn overlooking Rydal Water near one of Wordsworth’s homes that meets visitor expectations of a typical Lake hostelry. There are unique loos built into the rock face too. In front of the hotel is a large garden with scenic views. The oldest room is especially popular with local walkers and their dogs who dry out round the blazing fire. In summer, the garden and car park will be busy - so take one of the many busses and it also has a sheltered bus stop. It is a long-time supporter of CAMRA and serves only local beers. The badgers are real and can be watched at night in the grounds or via the webcam!

  • Sandford
    • Sandford Arms Telephone(017683) 51121 Sandford CA16 6NR

      A converted farm house in a small hamlet which is very modern inside with all facilities. Refurbished several years ago with a tartan theme. Comfortable for drinking and dining. 5 en-suite letting rooms. It has a daily allocation of two rods along a stretch of the River Eden during the trout season.

  • Sedbergh
    • Black Bull Telephone(015396) 20264 44 Main Street Sedbergh LA10 5BL

      Large pub on the main street with a serious focus on upmarket food.. A warm welcome awaits from the friendly and knowledgeable staff. The bar area retains its original quarry tile floor. Various areas off have comfortable seating in which to enjoy any of the three local guest ales and local dishes from the menu. Refurbished accommodation make this an ideal place for exploring the Howgills.

      Food is limited to bar meals only on Mon-Tue, with A La Carte Restaurant in addition for the rest of the week. Breakfast is available for non-residents daily from 9-11am. See website for full details.

    • Dalesman Telephone(015396) 21183 Main Street Sedbergh LA10 5BN

      Award-winning, welcoming family-run pub in the book town of Sedbergh on the Dalesway Walking Route and the Cumbria Cycleway. Free house with frequently changing selection of well-kept ales in different styles. Large bar with wood-burning stove plus two separate dining areas suitable for families and groups. An imaginative 2 Rosette menu makes the best of seasonal local ingredients, and the cooked breakfasts are well worth experiencing. The guest rooms are stylish and furnished to a high standard, making a good base for exploring the Howgill Fells and the Lake District - or just reading books.

      Five cask ales are served, mainly from local breweries, reducing to the three regular beers during winter months. May close early if quiet, especially off-season.

      A sheltered Courtyard area serves casual BBQ and grill fare during the summer months and offers a pleasant outside setting.

    • Red Lion Telephone(015396) 20433 Finkle Street Sedbergh LA10 5BZ

      Town centre pub popular with the locals, opposite the parish church of St. Andrews, serving a wide range of beers from the Marston's group of breweries. The open plan bar area has several quite areas and a large open fire, complete with Wi Fi. Fresh local produce is used in many of the items on the good value menu.

      Not open Mondays

  • Shap
    • Greyhound Hotel Telephone(01931) 716718 Main Street Shap CA10 3PW

      A spacious former coaching inn dating from 1684 close to the coast to coast walk with meals served in both the bar and separate restaurant. Newly refurbished throughout with lots of quirky features. Look out for the old beer pump for water for dogs and bottom-filling lager glasses. Large decked outdoor area for those warm summer nights with separate outdoor smokers' corner. Superior accommodation. Worth a visit.

    • Kings Arms Hotel Telephone(01931) 716277 Main Street Shap CA10 3NU

      The Kings Arms is an 18th century coaching inn situated in the centre of the small village of Shap on the Wainwright coast to coast walk. This is an ideal base for adventurers and walkers with food served each day in the evenings and at lunch too on a weekend. Local cask ales are sold.

    • Shap Wells Hotel Telephone(01931) 716628 Shap CA10 3QU

      Large hotel in very pleasant surroundings but somewhat remote and awkward to find. The trade is mainly tours and functions although it's location just off the M6 near Tebay Services makes it a useful north/south stopover. Usual hotel facilities and large public rooms with comfortable furnishings. The old lift casing is most attractive.

  • Skelwith Bridge
    • Skelwith Bridge Hotel (Talbot Bar) Telephone(015394) 32115 Skelwith Bridge Skelwith Bridge LA22 9NJ

      A comfortable bar forming part of the hotel, closed from mid Dec to new year. Three local cask ales are now served in excellent condition according to recent reports.

  • Staveley
    • Eagle & Child Hotel Telephone(01539) 821320 Kendal Road Staveley LA8 9LP

      Note - opening hours are reported as changeable over the Christmas holiday period and we recommend you check before travelling. We will try to get some definitive hours for you. (note added 24.12.23)

      Attractively located by the confluence of three Kentdale rivers, this traditional village pub with rooms offers a good selection of Cumbrian ales and hearty dishes. The gardens back and front are popular in all weathers and a large function room caters for private parties. Regular events and occasional beer festivals are advertised on the pub’s website along with out-of-season offers. The Central Lakes 555 hourly bus service stops outside and the railway station is a pleasant stroll away.

  • Tebay
    • Cross Keys Inn Telephone(01768) 639109 Tebay CA10 3UY

      Well situated in a quiet village close to junction 38 on the M6 this 16th century coaching inn is located in the Howgills on the much older east/west route between the Lake District and North Yorkshire. The pub garden overlooks a narrow valley with the fledgling Lune at the leafy bottom. Ideal as a north/south stopover, the accommodation includes rooms and lodges. If calling in for refreshment, there are outside tables and an adventure playground to keep the kids amused. Regular events include sports fixtures on wide screens and occasional live music.

      Visitors can enjoy cosy fires in the winter and the sunny garden in the summer.

      Private functions are catered for.

  • Temple Sowerby
    • Kings Arms Hotel Telephone(017683) 62944 Temple Sowerby CA10 1SB

      This is a fabulous newly refurbished old fashioned hotel at the west end of the village adjacent to the A66. It has a strong local clientele who use the bar as a social centre. Food is served seven days a week, and two regularly changing cask ales are served on handpump.

  • Tirril
    • Queen's Head Inn Telephone(017683) 98984 Tirril CA10 2JF

      Traditional 18th century village pub with large real fires and a cosy atmosphere serving a selection of up to four well-kept Robinsons ales on handpump. Food is served seen days a week.

  • Troutbeck (nr Penrith)
    • Troutbeck Inn Telephone(017684) 89145 Troutbeck (nr Penrith) CA11 0SJ

      Two rooms with split bar, with one room with an open fire. Both rooms serve bar meals, with a separate restaurant area. Locally sourced produce used. Well behaved dogs welcome in the bar areas.

  • Troutbeck (nr Windermere)
    • Mortal Man Telephone(015394) 33193 Troutbeck (nr Windermere) LA23 1PL

      This scenically located pub is a particular favourite of walkers enjoying the many varied routes and spectacular views of Windermere and the Troutbeck Valley. A main bar with side rooms serves food throughout the day, also an excellent function room very suitable for meetings. The garden seating and view is among the best in the area.

    • Queen's Head Hotel Telephone(015394) 32404 Townhead Troutbeck (nr Windermere) LA23 1PW

      Part of the small group of Robinson's Individual Inns, the eight pubs can now sell local beers alongside the house regulars from the parent company. Sensitively refurbished following a major fire, this hotel has a charming old bar at its heart that features a four poster bedhead. Cosy and historic, the focus is local food and quality accommodation. Popular with walkers and cyclists, there are splendid views of the Troutbeck Valley and surrounding hills. Plenty of outside tables.

  • Troutbeck Bridge
    • Sun Hotel Telephone(015394) 43274 Troutbeck Bridge LA23 1HH

      The 18th Century Sun Hotel has reverted back to the original name after a period as a Pedro's restaurant. Now serving real ale again.

  • Watermillock
    • Brackenrigg Inn Telephone(017684) 86442 Watermillock CA11 0LP

      Large inn with outstanding views across Ullswater to the Northern Fells which can be enjoyed from the sunny terrace. Large bar, separate from the hotel, with open fire and range of mostly local ales. All food is local and its origins displayed on a map in the bar. The hotel is close to the Ullswater round way and serviced by the Penrith to Patterdale bus route.

      A change of ownership occurred in Summer 2023 and the on-site Brack’N’Brew brewery is not currently operational. We understand that the long-term plan is to re-establish the microbrewery and taproom in the converted stable block.

  • Windermere
    • Elleray Hotel Telephone(015394) 88464 Cross Street Windermere LA23 1AE

      A friendly pub close to the town centre, with a large main bar and a separate restaurant. Three real ales are available throughout the year, with a stronger guest beer usually on offer during the winter months. Live music is performed most weekends, while the large beer garden is a sun-trap during the summer.

    • Lamplighter Bar (Oakthorpe Hotel) Telephone(015394) 43547 High Street Windermere LA23 1AF

      Family-run hotel for the last 35 years with a public bar adjoining the hotel, which is situated in the middle of Windermere close to the railway station.

  • Winster
    • Brown Horse Telephone(015394) 43443 Winster Winster LA23 3NR

      Traditional rural pub with a main bar with open beams and a log fire, there is a separate restaurant area but meals are served throughout. The bar has several large tables, and up to four real ales on handpump. The outside seating area offers fine views of the surrounding countryside.

  • Witherslack
    • Derby Arms Hotel Telephone(015395) 52207 Witherslack LA11 6RH

      Once a busy dinner-dance venue for charabanc parties, the new road bypasses the village so the old coaching inn is now a hidden haven for walkers and cyclists on the coastal route. The excellent selection of well-kept beers changes regularly but always features popular favourites from Bowness Bay. The large main bar has a real fire with a large dining room and two small rooms leading from it. Separate pool and games room above the bike store. The X6 bus stops nearby.

      Breakfast is available for non-residents but bookings are advisable. An outstanding local village pub on every level. Westmorland Pub of the Season Spring 2019. CAMRA Accredited for serving consistently well-kept real ales. Locals loyalty card - drink 8 pints get one free.

      NB - The pub is closed on Monday and Tuesday from early November through to spring.