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The Cavendish Arms
Price: Expensive•British•4.7(1,969)Please note we cannot guarantee specific tables when booking on line or at busy times.
The Cavendish Arms is a 450 year old Coaching inn set in the heart of Cartmel. With Simon Rogan and his famous Lenclume restaurant we have some very high standards to maintain. Our food is fresh and sourced locally to ensure the freshest ingredients are on your plate at all times. Our menu changes often and is always being developed by our very talented Head Chef and his team. Along with a great food offering, we are challenging boundaries with our selection of 25 gins, 10 whiskeys and many more superior sprits, we always try to have an alternative rather than using main stream brands behind the bar, ensuring our guests receive the best possible value for money we can provide whilst experiencing a better than expected product. In short our aim is to make sure you leave having had a memorable time and be wearing a huge smile.The Highland Drove Inn
Price: Moderate•British•4.7(52)We’re a 17th century dog friendly coaching inn run by husband and wife team Tom and Claire. There isn’t a straight line in the place and we’ve kept the old character of the pub while injecting some more contemporary charm of our own. Our monthly menu showcases the best the local area has to offer featuring things like hogget reared in the village and wild garlic picked from local woodland. Our bar is stocked with locally brewed hand pulled ales, a wide variety of spirits and a good selection on tap with bar snacks alongside at the weekend. New for this year we now have a beautiful outdoor seating and dining area where you can catch the afternoon and early evening sun.
DOGS
We are dog friendly in the restaurant but we do have to limit the number of dogs per table to 2. On busy days we may have to limit the number of dogs in the restaurant completely to ensure all our customers are comfortable so please let us know if you are bringing a dog as we may not be able to accommodate you.
The Ivy House Restaurant
Price: Moderate•British•4.7(683)Located in the centre of Braithwaite village, within the Holiday Property Bond Hotel, Ivy House Restaurant offers its guests contemporary Cumbrian classics, in a breathtaking Lake District setting. From succulent Cumbrian classics to modern European delicacies – the team have designed their daily changing menu to delight and inspire. Just 2 and a half miles from Keswick and 10 minutes from Bassenthwaite Lake- the elegant restaurant and peaceful village of Braithwaite, is the perfect location for a relaxing evening meal out, after a exhilarating day in the Lakeland Fells.Merienda
Price: Moderate•British•4.6(418)Keswick is one of the most scenic parts of the Lake District – which in itself is up there with the most scenic parts of the United Kingdom – and in the very heart of the town, you can find Merienda on the Main Street, whose food is about as beautiful as the surroundings. We offer wholesome, uncomplicated food in a homely ambience, and you can enjoy it any time of day, from a quality morning pick-me-up (We are serious about coffee and use quality Merienda's exclusive espresso blend from Darkhouse Coffee Roasters, Keswick) and hearty breakfast, to a range of delicious cakes and filling sandwiches, to a scintillating evening dinner menu accompanied by a range of fine wines and quality beers. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are the focus of a menu filled with British classics and dishes inspired from around the world – reserve a table and head on down.
Number 11 Market Place
Price: Moderate•Tex-Mex•4.8(1,106)Welcome to Number 11 restaurant and bar,
You will be treated to delicious locally sourced home cooked food in a relaxed and chilled setting where you can wash down your food with a fantastic choice of wines (including our own Number 11 label wine), locally brewed beers and hand crafted cocktails.
Huge range of Gluten Free options and we are always more than happy to cater for all dietary requirements.The Pour House
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.8(52)The Pour House is a tapas and cocktail bar with a relaxed atmosphere and chill music. Established by Luke and Robert in 2023, we are a relatively new experience within the town of Whitehaven, offering cool and fresh ideas to the cocktail and tapas industry.
We offer a range of traditional Spanish and English tapas dishes from Thursday to Saturday and Sunday lunches on Sundays. We have a range of approximately 60 signature cocktails, including call cocktails you may desire, in addition to an extensive range of mocktails.
We have a chilled atmosphere, so we're perfect for lunch, a quick bite to eat or a longer stay with a few drinks.
Cheers
Luke & Rob
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- MMargaretCumbria •3 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoService was better than the night before. Food was better. Service was intermittent.More infoPooley bridge innPrice: Moderate• British• Penrith•4.3
- JJenniferCumbria •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoLovely welcoming atmosphere. Clean and tidy appearance. Food was beautiful. The bar staff were friendly and funny.More infoTJ’SPrice: Expensive• Home cooking• Penrith•4.3
- GGavinCumbria •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFriendly and polite staff. The food was beautifully prepared and cooked.More infoMeriendaPrice: Moderate• British• Keswick•4.6
- SSandyYorkshire •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoExcellent food. Excellent friendly service. A good experience all round!More infoThe Ivy House RestaurantPrice: Moderate• British• Keswick•4.7
- SSamLondon •1 review4.0Dined on 7 May 2025Beautiful views over the Lake, as it was a lovely day I would have preferred to sit outside (nobody else was dining, the lady serving did give us the option as I asked but she persuaded us that we’d love the indoor option so we felt a bit obliged. Overall it was good, just felt it lacked something. Disappointed that the tea came as a teabag with a pot of hot water, would have expected loose leaf tea at a big hotel.More infoRegency Restaurant at Macdonald Leeming HousePrice: Expensive• British• Ullswater•3.2
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Dog friendly restaurants in Cumbria include Greenhead Hotel, The Cavendish Arms and Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant
Child friendly restaurants in Cumbria include Greenhead Hotel, The Cavendish Arms and Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant
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