31 Best Restaurants in The Lake District, England

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Lakeland restaurants increasingly reflect a growing British awareness of good food. Local sourcing and international influences are common, and even old Cumberland favorites are being creatively reinvented. Pub dining in the Lake District can be excellent—the hearty fare often makes use of local ingredients such as Herdwick lamb, and real ales are a good accompaniment. If you're going walking, ask your hotel or B&B about making you a packed lunch. Some local delicatessens also offer this service.

Tweedies Bar & Lodge

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One of the region's best gastropubs attracts many locals as well as visitors for delicious updated British classics including beer-battered haddock, braised ox cheek, and an 8-ounce burger with roasted shallots. Everything is served in a smart, cozy, wood-filled contemporary pub with mellow music, flickering candles, a slate floor, and a fireplace. Several of Cumbria's best beers are on tap alongside a good selection of world beers. The attached Lodge next door provides a cozy, informal place to stay.