Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Rydal Water

"This lively cafe-bar seems to have become everyone’s favourite hangout in Keswick – thanks no doubt to its superb thin-based pizzas, excellent wine and craft beer selection, alongside a regular programme of live gigs. With its big wooden bar and packed-in tables, it feels rather continental – and the coffee is hands-down one of the best in Keswick."

"Café bar by day and live venue by night, this small venue is a great little find whatever the time of day. There is a good lunch menu for day time snacks or meals and the coffee is excellent in the evening this turns into a bar which often has live music playing. There’s tapas on offer along with stone baked pizzas."

"When we arrived in Ambleside, Zeffirellis was our first port of call. This Italian-inspired vegetarian restaurant is also owned by the same people as Fellinis & Ambleside Manor and is a little more casual than its sister restaurant. Their speciality is pizza and pasta dishes, with lots of vegan options available."

"Don’t be put off by being vegetarian- all menu choices are yummy!. Rainforest pizza is a favourite 😋. 01/06/2021: Amazing vegetarian restaurant, but you need to book early."

"Fellpack is a welcoming spot that prides itself on being a hub for adventurers, mountain lovers and daring foodies, providing a space to join together after a day around the lakes. Fusing worldly flavours and innovative cuisine, this trendy Keswick restaurant is sure to keep you coming back for more. Fellpack is one of the most popular restaurants in Keswick town centre, featuring unique comfort food, tasty cocktails and warming coffees."

"You absolutely must visit this little cafe while you’re in Ambleside. As the name suggests, apple pie is their speciality and they bake most items on site. We dived into The Apple Pie Cafe on an overcast day and enjoyed their famous vegan-friendly hot apple pie with an oat milk flat white by the fire."

"For a quick lunch stop, you won't go far wrong at this friendly little caff, which serves stuffed sandwiches, hot pies, baked spuds and yummy cakes (the apple pie is a local legend). Everything is available..."

"Probably the best option in Keswick for a sit-down dinner, Morrel's is an attractive restaurant majoring in British bistro-style food. Glossy wood, spotlights and glass give it a refined feel."

"Lake Road, Keswick (10 min drive) — Daily specials which run alongside the restaurant menu. They also offer a Table d’hote menu on Sundays with 2 courses or 3 courses. (£££)Visit website »"

"On the top floor of George Fisher, this attic cafe is great for a country lunch and one of the best places to eat in Keswick: try hot rarebit (toasted cheese on toast), mackerel paté or a classic baked spud. The space was once occupied by the Abraham brothers, early pioneers of Lakeland photography."

"2 Borrowdale Road | George Fisher Store, Keswick CA12 5DA, EnglandSeating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Free WifiCafe, British, Healthy, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsBreakfast, Lunch, BrunchHK$24 - HK$110+44 17687 72178"

"On the top floor of George Fisher, this attic cafe is great for a country lunch: try hot rarebit (toasted cheese on toast), mackerel paté or a classic baked spud. The space was once occupied by the Abraham..."

"05/06/2021: Overall the adherence to Covid regulations was the best we’ve experienced anywhere - sanitiser & antibacterial wipes everywhere (e.g. could wipe down toilet seat before & after use). Only gave a 4 because daughter had to change baby on a seat on the stairway & staff were unpacking boxes whilst we were there. Staff were lovely & attentive - wishing me a happy birthday & making a fuss of baby."

"With a restaurant, gin bar and cafe, The Magic Roundabout offers up good pub grub in a quirky setting. You could eat all your meals here, too, as they serve up breakfast all through to dinner, including afternoon tea!. Then there are evening drinks at their well-stocked bar and excellent vegetarian food."

"The Laura Ashley Hotel is an award-winning hotel, built in 1845. The property has amazing views of the lake and its gardens are immaculate and perfect for a refreshing trip away from home. The hotel is decorated with designer furnishings, so it has a luxurious, yet comfortable feel."

"Built in 1845, The Belsfield Hotel is an award-winning hotel that stands in 6 acres of gardens with unparalleled views over Lake Windermere. The hotel has been awarded 4 Black AA Stars and 2 Rosettes. The en suite rooms enjoy designer furnishings, and feature satellite TV."

"Follow this 5-mile (8km) circular trail through a wooded glen to view one of the most impressive collections of waterfalls in Yorkshire, including the dramatic 46ft-high (14m) Thornton Force."