After a protracted day climbing, crusing or typically exploring the Lake District, what higher method to unwind than with some scrumptious foods and drinks within the snug environment of a comfy Lake District pub?
For these of us who stay and work within the Lake District, we’re actually spoilt relating to selecting a pub to go to. So we thought we’d give attention to Windermere and the encompassing space to offer slightly inspiration. Listed here are ten of our favorite cosy pubs, someplace to whereas away a lunchtime and afternoon, or spend a night, having fun with the high-quality firm of household and buddies.
The Artful Baa
Located within the coronary heart of Windermere, the Artful Baa is a household run pub and former AA Pub of the 12 months. In case you’re a craft beer fan, this quirky pub is a should go to for any beer connoisseur, with over 100 bottled craft beers from all over the world accessible, on prime of the true ales, stouts, porters, IPAs and lagers. Meals is served all day (from 11am to 10.30pm) and it’s positively value making an attempt. Whether or not it’s nibbles, platters or scorching sandwiches, there’s one thing to fulfill most appetites.
The Artful Baa is baby and canine pleasant.
The Watermill at Ings
Simply a few miles out of Windermere in direction of Kendal is the village of Ings and The Watermill Inn, a multi-award successful, household run pub and brewery positioned on a peaceable lane simply surrounded by wonderful countryside.
The pub has gained an enviable repute for brewing its personal beers, twelve in whole, and plenty of of them have some type of canine reference within the identify, resembling Golden Retriever, a Bit’er Ruff or Collie Wobbles, a nod to the dog-friendly nature of the pub.
The Watermill Inn affords all day, informal eating in a relaxed ambiance, reasonably than restaurant eating. The primary menu options seasonal dishes, in addition to chef’s specials. That is hearty eating and presently of yr, we completely suggest the meat and collie wobbles ale pie.
The Punchbowl Inn, Crosthwaite
On the outskirts of the village of Crosthwaite, about twenty minutes by automobile from Windermere, is the Punchbowl Inn, a captivating and rustic seventeenth century pub within the coronary heart of the Lyth Valley.
The Punchbowl has turn into synonymous with incredible meals, incomes two well-deserved AA rosettes alongside the way in which. It affords an intensive menu, accessible at lunchtime from Monday to Saturday (12.00 – 3pm) and each night between 5.30pm and eight.30pm (Saturday and Sunday 6pm – 8.30pm). The Sunday Lunch menu modifications on a weekly foundation and is served from 12pm – 3pm. And you may select from a standard bar or formal and casual eating places.
The bar serves a number of regionally brewed ale, in addition to an intensive vary of malt whiskies and gins, together with native damson gin. There’s additionally a superb wine listing.
In case you do resolve to e book a desk, be sure you attempt the twice baked cheese soufflé. It’s wonderful.
The Black Labrador, Underbarrow
The Black Labrador is positioned within the village of Underbarrow, a couple of minutes up the street from the Punchbowl. Because the identify suggests, your canine companions will probably be given a heat welcome on the Black Labrador.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday (on the time of writing), this 16th century pub offers a heat Lakeland welcome, not least as a result of roaring log burner within the bar. It additionally affords scrumptious meals and a high-quality number of beers and wine.
The Hare and Hounds at Bowland Bridge
Nestled deep within the Winster Valley to the east of Lake Windermere is the Hare and Hounds at Bowland Bridge. And in case you’re on the lookout for incredible meals with out the fuss, that is the right place to be.
You’ll discover traditional pub dishes right here, resembling beer battered fish and chip or steak and ale pie, in addition to each day specials, lighter meals and vegetarian dishes. For one thing actually particular, be sure you e book a desk for Sunday lunch, notably in case you’re keen on a Yorkshire Pudding.
The Masons Arms, Strawberry Financial institution
In case you take a brief (however steep) stroll up the hill from the Hare and Hounds, you’ll come to the Masons Arms, a 16th century inn boasting spectacular views throughout the Winster Valley. The Masons Arms has been described as a “true Lake District gem”. Right here you’ll discover a cosy bar, uncovered beams and roaring log fires, to not point out beautiful meals, a high-quality number of ales and a heat Lake District welcome.
Eating here’s a should. Individuals come from miles round to attempt among the gastronomic delights on provide. Get pleasure from something out of your pub classics to internationally impressed dishes, cold and hot sandwiches to vegetarian choices. And in case you’re a pudding lover, be sure you attempt the regionally made connoisseur ice cream.
The Brown Horse Inn, Winster
Nestled within the stunning Winster Valley, the Brown Horse Inn is cosy and welcoming in all seasons, however particularly presently of yr. The attractive décor of this 1850’s former teaching inn provides it a heat, conventional really feel. And because the nights attract, get pleasure from consolation dishes made with a contact of class, together with slow-cooked meats, Stornoway black pudding or Thai inexperienced curry.
The homeowners attempt to maintain the menu as native and as near nature as potential. And you’ll positively obtain a heat welcome.
Tower Financial institution Arms, Close to Sawrey
When the ferry is operating, why not head to the west aspect of Lake Windermere and Beatrix Potter nation. Or extra exactly, why not pop to Tower Financial institution Arms, just some yards up the street from the creator’s former Hill High residence.
These days, it’s a standard nation pub with a roaring log fireplace and flagstone flooring. It has three common ales on faucet, whereas an additional two visitor ales are normally sourced from native breweries.
The meals is taken into account to be among the finest meals within the space, so it’s fairly in style. It’s additionally earned a repute for catering extraordinarily effectively for these with meals allergic reactions and intolerances. So in case you’re planning on having fun with a meal there, be sure you e book upfront.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If you’re studying this text anyplace apart from on A Luxurious Journey Weblog, then the possibilities are that this content material has been stolen with out permission.
Please make an observation of the net deal with above and contact A Luxurious Journey Weblog to advise them of this subject.
Thanks to your assist in combatting content material theft.
The Queens Head, Troutbeck
The Queen’s Head at Troutbeck is a seventeenth century teaching inn that lies on the foot of the Kirkstone Go, nestled on the aspect of the fells which overlook the Troutbeck Valley. The inn has just lately undergone an intensive restoration and the consequence oozes class with ornate wooden carvings, giant stone fireplaces and uncovered beams.
The Queens Head has turn into famend for serving up some nice dishes, with a variety of tasty choices, together with a full cooked breakfast accessible for visitors and non-guests. The proper method to begin your day. The primary menu modifications with the seasons and is served from midday till 9pm every day.
Gap in t’Wall, Bowness-on-Windermere
We’ll spherical up favorite pubs not removed from the place we began – on the Gap in t’Wall in Bowness, simply over a mile from the Artful Baa. In addition to being the oldest pub in Bowness, it was additionally named the cosiest pub in Britain in a survey carried out earlier this yr.
Whether or not you’re on the lookout for a pint of award-winning Robinsons’ ale, a craft gin or a healthful meal, a heat welcome awaits you at Gap in t’Wall.
There are such a lot of wonderful pubs in and round Windermere, so narrowing it down to simply ten was a problem. However in case you’re within the space, these are ten cosy pubs you actually ought to go to.
Rachael Thomas is Managing Director of Matson Floor Property Firm Restricted, which has quite a few Lake District vacation cottages, together with Birkdale Home. Birkdale Home is a luxurious Victorian residence on the coronary heart of a privately owned property within the English Lake District.
If you need to be a visitor blogger on A Luxurious Journey Weblog to be able to elevate your profile, please contact us.
