The Lake District
The clue's in the name – the craft-beer revolution comes to Windermere, with a vast selection of brews: Czech pilsners, weissbiers, smoked lagers, even…
Must-see nightlife in Cumbria & the Lakes
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The Lake District
On Elterwater's village green, this classic whitewashed inn has been serving ale for five centuries: the current line-up includes brews from Coniston…
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The Lake District
Famously used as a headquarters by Donald Campbell during his fateful campaign, this trad boozer is a good place for a pint, with a fell-view beer garden…
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The Lake District
Eagle-eyed Potter fans might recognise this village pub, as it famously featured in The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck. Covered in climbing roses and with a…
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Cumbria & the Lakes
This brick-walled bar is a popular haunt for Carlisle's hipster drinkers, with craft beers and a bargain cocktail menu (with fun concoctions to try such…
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The Lake District
Coniston's main meeting spot, the old Black Bull offers a warren of rooms and a popular outside terrace. The pub grub's good (mains £8 to £18), but it's…
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The Lake District
This renowned craft brewery has its own beer hall in Staveley, 3 miles east of Windermere. Core beers include Hawkshead Bitter, dark Brodie's Prime and…
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The Lake District
This brewpub produces its own award-winning beers such as Cockermouth Pride, Lakeland Honey Beer and Cuddy Lugs. You can watch the vats at work through a…
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The Lake District
Right in the heart of town, this old whitewashed inn is the best pub in Ambleside, with hearty pub mains, good ales and a busy outside terrace. It's a…
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The Lake District
For something a little more upscale than Ambleside's trad pubs, head down to this slinky wine bar for a glass of wine and a spot of local music. There are…
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Cumbria & the Lakes
As its name suggests, this popular place is stylishly shabby, with scruffy furniture, a bar made out of old crates and a determinedly chilled vibe. It's…
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Keswick
A spit-and-sawdust pub that claims to be the oldest drinking den in town. It's owned by Jenning's Brewery, so you can sup on a pint of Cumberland or Sneck…
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Keswick
Benches, beams, hearths, rugs: the old Dog is the picture of a Lakeland pub. Look out for Thirst Rescue ale, which donates part of its proceeds to the…
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Keswick
A cosy corner wine bar that also serves good lunches and evening tapas (£4 to £10).
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The Lake District
With its sputtering fires and inglenook bar, this 16th-century coaching inn on the A591 makes a fine place for a pint and a simple pie supper.
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The Lake District
Pleasant cafe with views of the river and church – perfect for tea and scones or a slice of post-hike cake.
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The Lake District
Bowness' oldest boozer, dating back to 1612 and offering lashings of rough-beamed, low-ceilinged atmosphere.
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The Lake District
Traditional pub with plenty of local ales on tap, mostly from the owners' Robinson's Brewery.
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Cumbria & the Lakes
A less hectic alternative to Botchergate's pubs. There are DJs and comedy nights regularly.
