Pheasant Inn

Keswick


A short drive along Bassenthwaite Lake is this fine-dining pub. Hunting prints and pewter tankards cover the old bar, stocked with vintage whiskies and Lakeland ales, and the two restaurants (informal bistro and very formal restaurant) serve superior country food. The afternoon tea's done in the proper English fashion too, served on a tiered cake stand with scones and cucumber sandwiches.


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