Ally’s Favourite Places to Eat
Food scene
We are spoilt rotten when it comes to places to eat in Windermere & Bowness. We have nearly all the flavours of the world on our doorstep! These are a few of our favourite places to eat. I recommend booking during peak season.
Fabulous modern English food and great seafood dishes. Will cater for gluten free.
17 locals recommend
Francines Coffee House
27 Main RdFabulous modern English food and great seafood dishes. Will cater for gluten free.
Tapios
43 Crescent RdCracking Tapas restaurant!
Enough said... (booking advised)
Yep...it’s official, we have the best pub in England! 🏴 Over 200 craft beer to choose from and they offer sharing platters, baked Brie etc... it’s a quirky place & a pure delight.
30 locals recommend
The Crafty Baa
21 Victoria StYep...it’s official, we have the best pub in England! 🏴 Over 200 craft beer to choose from and they offer sharing platters, baked Brie etc... it’s a quirky place & a pure delight.
The Lamplighter Dining Rooms
High StreetSunday roasts don’t get much better than here!
The best Thai restaurant we have ever been to. The fragrant flavours are simply wonderful.
11 locals recommend
House of Siam
3 and 5 Grosvenor TerraceThe best Thai restaurant we have ever been to. The fragrant flavours are simply wonderful.
The Easy Breeze
Church StreetBest Mojito I’ve ever had!...
Urban Food House
Lake RoadMonkfish is AWESOME! 🤩Steak is pretty damn fine too👌
Hooked
Ellerthwaite SquareFancy Fish!
Quality pizza and pasta. Spaghetti Carbonara is my favourite. They offer gluten free too.
6 locals recommend
Rastelli's Pizzeria
Lake RoadQuality pizza and pasta. Spaghetti Carbonara is my favourite. They offer gluten free too.
Cedar Manor
Ambleside RoadThe best fancy shmancy afternoon tea I have ever had! It’s divine😍 🍡🍰🥂
I LOVE everything about this place. Taste combos are fabulous! High end fine dining from multi award winning chef, Ryan Blackburn.
6 locals recommend
Kysty
3/4 CheapsideI LOVE everything about this place. Taste combos are fabulous! High end fine dining from multi award winning chef, Ryan Blackburn.
Awesome breakfast / brunch place. There’s usually a queue outside so get there early!
51 locals recommend
Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
56 Main RdAwesome breakfast / brunch place. There’s usually a queue outside so get there early!
The Old Stamp House Restaurant
High end ‘Multi Award Winning’ Best in the world!… Enough said👌
The Westmorland Inn
Lake RoadExcellent pub grub & Sunday roasts at a reasonable price 👌
City advice
Getting around
Getting Around
Excellent open top bus network to central & Northern Lakes from Windermere Train Station