FOOD AND DRINK
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Eating and drinking in and around Hawkshead Lake District
Whether you’re visiting for the day or staying in the area, you will find a great choice of places to eat and drink in and around Hawkshead.
Cosy country pubs offer hearty, home cooked fare in a friendly environment. Relax by the fire or soak up the sun and watch the world go by: no matter the time of year, they’re the perfect place to relax and refuel. There are also quirky options like a cat bar, for those looking for something a bit different!
Traditional tea rooms and cafes serve up delicious home cooked food, from breakfast and lunch to tea and home baked cakes. Whether in the village centre or on the shores of Esthwaite Water, there’s plenty of choice.
Take away food and drink offers the chance to grab a bite to eat as you explore, or create a picnic for your adventures. Delis and local shops are the perfect place to find everything from sandwiches to freshly baked pies. Explore the village with an ice cream from a local producer, or enjoy coffee and a slice of famous Grasmere Gingerbread®. Want to take something home with you? You’ll also find locally made jams, chutneys, and plenty more.
Not far from Hawkshead, towns and villages like Coniston and Ambleside are home to plenty of pubs, cafés and restaurants; Ambleside also boasts two Michelin starred restaurants. Make Hawkshead your base and enjoy the fantastic local food and drink offering in the village and surrounding areas. You won’t leave hungry!
Ginny's Teapot
Vintage vegetarian Tea Room, offering breakfast, light lunches and (pre-booked) Afternoon Tea.
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Sun Cottage Chippy
Family run fish and chip shop serving locally sourced produce. Homemade fish cakes, doner kebabs, half roast chicken, foot long sausages, burgers, pies and many more products.
07597 587521
collintrac@aol.com
Visit The Sun Cottage Chippy Website
The Little Ice Cream Shop
The Little Ice Cream Shop based in Hawkshead serves over 20 flavours of handmade gelato daily which is why it is the top of everyones best places to eat whilst visiting the Lake District.
info@thelittleicecreamshop.co.uk
Visit The Little Ice Cream Shop’s Website
Tower Bank Arms
This charming historic Lakeland Inn nestles between Hawkshead and Lake Windermere in the tranquil village of Near Sawrey, next door to Beatrix Potter's beloved Hill Top. Offering food, drink and accommodation, a small, warm and cosy retreat, free of distractions, restful and with charming simplicity. We create the 'Good Old Days' for you to remember with all the ingredients and the right recipe to make your visit truly memorable.
015394 36334
info@towerbankarms.co.uk
Visit the Tower Bank Arms website
Minstrels Gallery Tearoom
Traditional Lakeland tearoom serving sandwiches, cakes, quiche, soup, over 30 teas and local artisan coffee etc.
Berkeley Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NZ
01539436990
minstrelsgallerytearoom@gmail.com
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Sawrey House Hotel
Set next door to the once home of Beatrix Potter, Sawrey House is an 11 bedroom Country House Hotel with stunning views over the Vale of Esthwaite. Welcoming staff and peaceful bedrooms ensure guests leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LF
015394 36387
enquiries@sawreyhouse.com
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KITTchEN
KITTchEN is an independent Craft Beer Bar & Shop specialising in indepedent and Cumbrian Craft Beer. Ideal for beer lovers, we have 10 ever-changing taps and over 100 bottles & cans to enjoy!
We are an age 18+ venue, and Dog-Free (due to our resident rescue cats. Dogs are of course welcome outside).
The Square, Hawkshead, LA22 0NZ
015394 36920
info@KITTchEN.co.uk
Red Lion Inn
The Red Lion Inn is a Traditional 15th century Lakeland Inn (the oldest pub in Hawkshead), situated in the centre of the beautiful village of Hawkshead in the heart of the English Lake District. Our aim is to provide warm & friendly welcome to The Red Lion, where you will find comfortable & clean accommodation, excellent quality food, a wide range of wines & spirits and superbly kept cask ales from around the area. Each of our eight en~suite guest rooms have their own distinct character & charm. All retain many of the original features with sloping ceilings, uneven floors & oak beams.
Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NS
01539468184
info@redlioninnhawkshead.co.uk
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Queens Head Inn & Restaurant–AA 4****/VB 2**Hotel, AA 1 Rosette
The Queens Head is a great place for a relaxing drink or meal and its thirteen attractive bedrooms also make it an excellent place to stay if you’re visiting from outside the Lakes. Located on Main Street, The Queens Head is a perfect base to explore the surrounding area and take in our wonderful scenery. Dogs and children are most welcome.
Total Bedrooms (13), (2) Superior Suites, (8) Double, (2) Twin, (1) Family Suite (dog friendly), (13) en-suite.
Open all year
Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria. LA22 0NS
015394 36271
info@queensheadhawkshead.co.uk
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Local produce
Hawkshead Relish Company
The Hawkshead Relish Company is an artisan producer of award winning handmade chutneys, sauces and preserves. Founded in 1999, the small family business has grown to expand their range of over 120 products, and although the business started in the small village of Hawkshead, their products are now exported to over 10 countries.
Hawkshead Relish's flagship store, which was once a cafe, is now home to their full range along with a great selection of other local / award winning products.
Gifts and hampers are also available as well as a daily tasting table.
Open 9.30 - 5.00 monday to saturday and 10.00 - 5.00 sunday.
The Square, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NZ
015394 36614
info@hawksheadrelish.com
Visit the Hawkshead Relish website
Grasmere Gingerbread® at Hawkshead
The atmospheric Grasmere Gingerbread Shop at historic Hawkshead sells freshly roasted artisan takeaway coffee, delicious Grasmere Gingerbread® and a wide selection of unique ginger-flavoured foodstuffs and gifts, mostly handmade in Cumbria. The shop which is located in the Square is aching with historical ambience, with its smooth slate floor, bulging walls, original windows and friendly staff dressed in traditional Victorian costume evoke bygone times.
Grasmere Gingerbread® at Hawkshead, The 'Corner Shop', Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
015394 35428
sarahnelson@grasmeregingerbread.co.uk
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The Honeypot
Delicatessen and Specialist Gift Food Shop - Family run business for over 26 years.
Take Away Pies and filled rolls, Fresh meats, Artisan fresh Bread, Local cheeses, over 50 varieties of Honey, locally made Jams, Chutney and Marmalades. Local Gins, Beers and Spirits. An Aladdin's cave filled with sweet and savoury treats. Famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding and Wilsons of Kendal Mintcake.
2 The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NZ
015934 36267
fiona@honeypothawkshead.com
Cumbrian Ales
Cumbrian Ales is a craft brewery lying on the shores of Esthwaite Water at the southern edge of Hawkshead village in the English Lake District.
Established in 2003 our beers are all produced with care and pride using the wonderful Lake District Fell water.
Our beer range is a mixture of modern and classic. It includes the stunning Loweswater Gold, Champion Golden Ale of Britain in 2011.
We are proud of our brewery and we are proud to be supplying great beer to Cumbria (and increasingly beyond!).
Old Hall Brewery, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF
015394 36436
info@cumbrianales.com
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