Bistro at the Distillery in Allerdale

We visited this bistro as we were staying nearby. We prebooked a table on two occasions, but there was plenty tables available while we were there. This would be different at peak season. The food selection is good, and well cooked and very tasty. The food is plentiful on the plate. Service was a bit slower on our second visit but did not detract from the meal. One thing to remember is to take your receipt as you get a discount in the distillery shop.

As a birthday treat my partner booked us on for a distillery tour and tasting session. As we needed to drive up, check in at the place where we were staying and then walk over to the distillery, she'd also booked us in at the Bistro for lunch. The reason she did this was simply because we'd be ready for food at this point and we weren't expecting anything beyond pretty standard fayre. How ridiculously wrong can you be? I have absolutely no problem in holding my hand up on this one. The food, the service, the place, the environment was absolutely outstanding. We were only saying yesterday how much we both want to return. We've done the distillery tour and the tasting (both informative and excellent) but we're now looking to return to the area just to eat at the Bistro again. Seriously - that good.

Extremely disappointing experience. Took half an hour to be served with a carafe of tap water (they don't serve bottled water). After waiting a further 30 minutes for our order we decided to leave, watched wordlessly by a couple of staff members.

Having been disappointed at a Michelin Guide and a One Michelin star restaurant this week, our expectations on arrival were low. Make no mistake, the set up here is impressive, from the car park to the location on the banks of the Derwent (and a field of Alpacas thrown in), not to mention the fantastic building and facilities. The food definitely matched up to the surroundings. I had a tomato soup starter with bread and butter. The taste was great - not overly creamy, so the taste of the tomatoes was sufficiently strong. The main, a mushroom tagliatelle, was cooked to perfection with plenty of seasoning and lots of mushrooms. The perfect portion size as well- plentiful without being too much. My partner had the beef stew, which was also excellent. Finally, the vanilla cheesecake was exquisite. Sometimes, you find that they undercook or overcook the taste, but this was spot on. Fresh strawberries and strawberry ice cream accompanied, with the ice cream seemingly homemade. Unfortunately, the chef is leaving this week, having been there for 15 years, but we were reassured that he will be handing over to competent colleagues who trained under him. All in all an excellent experience, and we will be back.

We each had a cappuccino followed by a hot chocolate. Both fine. Also asked for some biscuits. Disappointingly, only one shortbread biscuit each was brought, the size of a hobnob although slightly thinner. The bill for the 2 biscuits was £3.40 - a bit excessive!

My partner and I having travelled for 2.5 hours to the Lakes from Cheshire arrived cold and hungry and an hour early for our booking. The staff were friendly and accommodating, despite our arrival at 11.00am, seating us in a lovely section of the Bistro with drinks (a few warming GnTs from the distillery even at the hour of the morning was felt necessary!), whilst we waited for the menus to be printed out. It was worth the wait. The food was simple, honest and of exceptional quality and value for money, exceeding other Bistros/Brasseries in the area. A must visit!

Amazing place. We were an hour early for a tour of the distillery , and popped in for lunch. Very friendly staff, varied menu of local produce. We both had salads, one Thai beef and one pulled chicken. They were amazing. Table next to us had the open sandwiches which looked just as delicious. We were expecting much, but this place totally surprised us with the quality of food and the service.

After reading all the reviews we booked afternoon tea…and we weren’t disappointed. The afternoon tea we received was very good and with a few small changes could be excellent. Firstly I would have cut the sandwich into half from corner to corner, then I would make the afternoon tea suitable for two as the amount of food is just too much.We mentioned this to a member of staff and he said this was not the first time this had been said.. All this said we will go back again..

We ate here before doing the whisky tour. We have been to the distillery before but have never eaten at the bistro. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Good quality ingredients and very tasty. Service was quick, which was great as we didn’t have a lot of time before our tour started. Would definitely go back to try other items on the menu.

Amazing experience to learn about the story of lakes whisky Excellent guide. Sorry can’t remember your name Food in bistro highly recommended

Visited Bistro at the Distillery for a morning snack seated outside. The range of cakes and drinks on the menu were good. Drinks were nice and cool and cakes were fresh and delicious.Service was outstanding. Server was very helpful in helping us choose what to order.It was a shame that due to the time we arrived, main food was unavailable. Make sure to arrive 12pm onwards for food.Overall, would recommend and likely to visit again.

Booked in to eat at the bistro as the distillery tours didn't fit in with our plans.The bistro was clean, modern and relaxing. The staff were out of this world and their passion for the distillery was brilliant. Our waiter was so helpful and knowledgeable and certainly went the extra mile. The food was delicious. I can recommend the Sunday dinner (with huge Yorkshire puds) and the delicious cheese soufflé.As we were staying close by we had the gin and vodka flights. The manager explained these with passion and a high level of knowledge. The whole experience was just brilliant. If you are staying close by, walk or get a taxi as it's an experience you do not want to miss.The shop had a great selection and was cheaper than purchasing in other stores around The Lakes.I can highly recommend.

We visited to eat at the Bistro having eaten there a few times before. Food was tasty but very expensive for what it was. I had chicken schnitzel with fried egg and thin cut chips. It was £17.50 for essentially chicken and chips. I like to think that the chicken was free range and British and that the egg was free range but probably wishful thinking and wasn't described as such. Suspect the chips were frozen. No veg or salad on the plate so all looked a bit sparse. My husband had a burger with the thin cut chips. No side salad or anything and that was £16.50. A side salad would have been an extra £4! And then they add a voluntary 10% service charge onto your bill - but this can be requested to be removed (which makes you feel awkward). Such a shame as this used to be one of our favourite places but unlikely to go back now as is just too expensive. Staff all friendly.

Having read all the reviews we decided to visit, had 2 pieces of cake and a cup of tea over £15 with a service charge added. Had to wait for a while to pay, when final got the attention of a waitress she seemed put out and put the bill on the table and left, had to wait again to get the attention of another waitress to pay!

We promised we would return here after our last visit prior to the pandemic and we did. It’s a great restaurant with a full menu to suit all tastes. Service is great and the price very competitive. Facilities great to cover the age range if our party 14 -90. We will call again.

Each year dear old Grandma visits the lakes for a couple of weeks to spend some time with my parents - I live just down the road. As a small and random treat, my partner and I took Grandma to lunch after a previous visit to the distillery. The service was efficient and friendly, being sat at a comfortable table and being very accommodating for Gran. The drinks order was taken and arrived in good time. The food menu had a good variety and waiters worked well as a team to ensure that the experience was smooth, enjoyable and well orchestrated. The food arrived in good time and was very enjoyable. What more can I say on this front? We loved it! One point I will comment, as someone who has waited silver service, I enjoyed the waiting staff's professionalism and flow as a team. The atmosphere was spot on!

We visited the distillery for a tour and thought we'd get a spot of lunch in beforehand.The setting of the bistro is crisp and clean. An enjoyable environment.The menu was quite spartan. We both chose the same main and the same dessert, owing to a limited choice. Whether this their menu or a covid thing I don't know. We had the chicken schnitzel followed by the whisky caramel. Both were tasty, well cooked and nicely presented. However, the schnitzel came with mayonnaise which they had decided to smear all over the top. I would have much preferred the flexibility of the sauce on the side. Wife was happy though - probably just a personal choice.Service was friendly and attentive.

We had lunch at the Bistro before the distillery tour. This was really very, very nice. The weather was on our side so we sat in the courtyard, and we were treated to some excellent dishes sourced locally (and you could tell!) which were very much enjoyed. I enjoyed a whisky flight after a lovely dessert. Everyone else raved about the food, it was faultless.I had a gyrocopter flight just an hour before and this was a very welcome spot of relaxation!

Booked a meal before the tour and we were both so impressed! Great service, friendly staff and fabulous food!! Highly recommend the Rhubarb and crumble custard tart with ice cream..

Booked a table to enjoy a full meal, before then taking a tour. Lovely food and service. Even though we went on a Monday definitely glad we booked, as some folks were being told of long wait / turned away. Would recommend.

We came here as a couple with our one year old son and were pleasantly surprised with the service we received. Always slightly nervous turning up to a smart restaurant with a baby but the staff were amazing. They had plenty of high chairs and provided us with some crayons and paper for colouring. They also had a children’s menu. We found the menu very difficult to choose from as so many delicious choices and an extensive drinks menu too! We went for the truffle burger and halibut, both of which we can highly recommend. We also had to have a rhubarb and custard crumble which was melt in the mouth. We paid around £35 per head for two courses and an alcoholic drink. Very smart surroundings and attentive staff. We popped into the distillery shop afterward and received even more exceptional customer service there too.

Excellent Bistro restaurant. Fantastic range of delicious freshly prepared food and desserts. The staff are so friendly, helpful and professional. Patient service with a smile.

We had a lovely lunch here after doing the distillery tour. As it was sunny we sat outside, I had the prawn cocktail salad and my fiancé had the distillers lunch (ploughman’s). Food and service was great, a little on the pricey side but worth it as a nice lunch :) and you can drink more of the lovely gin!!

My 2nd visit to the bistro, visited mid week both times and made a reservation beforehand. Good CV19 protocols in place, beautiful setting, food excellent quality both times. For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the usual busy lakes towns the distillery and bistro are well worth a visit.

Amazing little place, food was lovely, cocktails were amazing and spent a little too much in the shop after as I’ll be recreating them at home. Staff were lovely and friendly and all Covid measures were in place. Lovely touch with the blankets for outdoor seating and huge parasols should it rain. Thanks again, definitely worth a visit if your in the area.

Despite all the restrictions during Covid there was still the usual great atmosphere. Warm and cosy on a very cold day. Had been previously for coffee. Staff are very welcoming and efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed our choices for lunch, except we really wish where a meal came with a sauce it was served on the side and your meal wasn't swimming in it. Will remember that for our next visit. Other restaurants are happy to provide little sauce jugs. Definitely recommend. It is in a nice location not far from Keswick.

Tour was fascinating - thanks to Sarah who was a great guide. Lunch at the bistro also excellent - shout out to Matthew for our fantastic service!

Friendly welcome and nice food. I had the local equivalent of a ploughmans lunch which I would recommend - though it is not cheap!

Great meal in great atmosphere. Food excellent quality very tasty. Staff helpful and efficent. Good choice menu at fair price. Definitely worth a visit.

We booked the bistro before our tour and the food was brilliant, along with our server Matthew. We got the Setmurphy hash, smoky fishcake, orange and rosemary posset and the chocolate whiskey fondant. The best meal we've had in a long time!

Nos habían dado cupones para excursiones como regalo de cumpleaños, así que llamé para reservar una excursión, seguida de una comida. La gira estaba reservada para 11; 30 al día siguiente y por recomendación de ellos se reservó la comida para 12; 45.Llegamos a las 11; 10 al día siguiente solo para que me digan que no había ningún tour reservado. La comida estaba reservada a las 12:45 de hoy, pero el tour se había reservado para las 11:30 AYER. ! ! ! Se llamó al gerente y se nos pidió que habláramos con ella por teléfono, no en persona. Nos dijeron que podíamos comer a las 12:45 y luego hacer un recorrido a las 5:00. No hubo disculpas por no haberlo hecho correctamente. Solicitamos un reembolso, pero nos dijeron que solo podíamos reprogramar o tener un reembolso solo en stock. Después de ser tratado tan mal, no tenemos ganas de volver a reservarlo.Arruinó totalmente nuestro día. No lo recomendaría. El único punto positivo es que perdieron ventas e ingresos del bistró de alrededor de 100 a 150

We came here on Christmas Eve 2019 but only just getting round to reviewing it now. We only wanted to order drinks so sat in the bar area. The drinks were expensive and my mocktail didn’t really taste of much. A bit disappointed.

Increíble almuerzo ayer con mi hermana y mi abuela.Chaz y su equipo no podrían haber sido más atentos y serviciales si lo hubieran intentado.Comida fresca encantadora. Ensalada de tomate Heritage increíble. Postres para morirse. . prueba el posset de naranja y romero con shortbread, muy recomendadorecomendado. . . ¡delicioso! Bebidas bien presentadas.Definitivamente estaremos deseando volver. Gracias de nuevo por un delicioso almuerzo.

Myself and my wife came here for Sunday lunch whilst on holiday. Service was excellent and the restaurant was really nice but the food was a little disappointing. I've had better roasts at most gastropubs and my wife picanha steak was quite chewy.

Hicimos el recorrido por la destilería y luego almorzamos en el Bistro.La comida fabulosa y el servicio fue excepcional. Tom nuestro servidor fue muy educado y servicial. Hizo que nuestra visita fuera muy agradable y nos ayudó con recomendaciones de opciones. Recomendaría mucho este lugar. Alta calidad en cada etapa.Muchas gracias de nuestra parte

Almorzamos aquí después de nuestro recorrido por la destilería. En primer lugar, quedamos realmente impresionados con la manera profesional pero discreta en la que se establecieron las reglas de COVID con todos los clientes, luego nos impresionó igualmente el personal joven y finalmente la comida; sí, ¡eso también fue muy bueno!Lamentablemente, era demasiado fresco para comer afuera, pero las mesas estaban bien espaciadas en el interior, con un sistema claro de sentido único.Disfrutamos de salchichas, puré, cebollas y salsa con una guarnición de verduras crujientes. Luego choc fondant y posset de naranja para el pud. Comida deliciosa, bien preparada y presentada.Estábamos un poco nerviosos por venir aquí, pero gracias por hacernos sentir completamente cómodos.

Visited for lunch. Very pleasant and knowledgeable waiter who explained the menu. Food was freshly cooked. Range of vegan,vegetarian and gluten free options. Enjoyed the visit very much and will make an effort to return in the future Good value option.

We started with the distillery tour with tasting of whiskey, Gin and Vodka. Nicely organised. Lunch after in the Bistro was excellent. We could not fault the food and the service was super friendly. I would recommend this place. Great half day activity.

Very impressed. Visited as we had a visit with the Alpacas booked and had some spare time. Friendly welcome and prompt professional service. Lovely coffee and cake . Highly recommended.

After the tour and tasting, we had a meal here. It was very good, great service. I had the dish of the day (fish and chips) and my wife had a ham and cheese toastie. Including a medium size glass of wine and an alcohol free bottle of beer for me it was just over £40

We ate her after seeing how great the food looked when we were enjoying the Distillery tour the day before.We were served by Matt, who was really engaging and offered an excellent level of service.We thoroughly enjoyed the Steak & Kidney pudding - which was delicious and served with perfectly cooked vegetables and potatoes.We then enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir with the local cheeses.Would highly recommend a visit!

On our last day of the holiday in the lakes, we decided to come to the distillery and do the tour, followed by lunch at the bistro. The tour itself was excellent and really interesting, followed by a bit of tasting of the vodka, whiskey and gin which was great! What I loved was the food in the bistro though. I had one of their own gins and a toastie, my mum had the eggs and mushrooms on toast and my dad had the chicken schnitzel which was topped with fried eggs and truffle mayo and served with thin fries. Every dish was delicious - I shared half and half with my mum and her eggs were out of this world! Would definitely recommend both things there - tour and bistro to follow. Reasonable prices and an enjoyable day.

Visited today for my partner’s birthday for afternoon tea and from the second we arrived the service was second to none. Bearing in mind the team were relatively young they have been trained really well and were fantastic. The afternoon tea was just the cherry on the top. Will absolutely be returning for Sunday lunch next time we’re in the area. Thank you

I have eaten here on numerous occasions and always been impressed by the quality of the food and service. The price is quite high but not too expensive for the Lake District. I have recently been there and took advantage of the Eat Out to Help Out deal, giving 50% off food Mon to Wed. My family and I had really nice meals and great prices to match. And now comes the gripe. Receiving the bill, the total cost seemed great and I paid using my card. However, when looking more closely, a few minutes later, it seems that the restaurant added an "Optional Service Charge " which amounted to 10% of the bill before government discount! Surely if it's optional I should have been asked if that charge was OK? I was not asked! We then queried the payment and told that the charge would be refunded to the card. I think that this makes for an uncomfortable moment and this charge should not be added without consultation with the customer. Still a great place to eat but tarnished the experience.

Lovely food, confidence-inspiring precautions and helpful staff. Distillery gin aperitif of course, and steak was really excellent. Well worth visiting from Keswick even if not doing the tour. Bonus was £10 discounts.

Really good lunch - coping really well with COVID restrictions - albeit the shop was still confusing Fast and friendly service - thank you

We've been to the bistro many times and each time we really enjoyed it. We loved the food and the service hand in hand however... Today was not as enjoyable unfortunately.It felt like a mixture of the current climate, dislike for "non-locals", ageism or a cocktail of everything.It was a super quite late afternoon with an abduances of staff available but none wanting to actually provide service to us. However a table of elderly local folks next to us were regularly checked up on and offered drinks and further courses.We did not receive such attentive care unfortunately which was a real shame because we used to love visiting the bistro and spending a few Bob in the gift shop. However for our future visits we will be giving the distillery a miss.Very disappointing.

Great visit! The bistro is to an amazing high standard and would defiantly recommend visiting, was greeted by a very warm welcome, all staff came across very friendly. We had our meal in the bistro, it had a great menu and our food was gorgeous- very high quality! Can not complain. Amazing experience and will defiantly be returning soon.

Had lunch at the bistro on this visit although the afternoon tea is also of a high standard. The staff are efficient and friendly from the local area which benefits the local community. The three course meal was to a high standard and well served with time to savour between courses. If you don’t fancy the distillery you should visit the bistro it’s very good and well worth a visit on its own

Booked in advance for lunch on Thursday, we are glad we did as the bistro was busy which is always a good sign. The staff were lovely and we had a great lunch. I had the ham hock terrine and the Cumberland sausage and my boyfriend had the Caesar salad and pork belly. All dishes were presented very well and were delicious. We look forward to visiting again.

Delicious food, with friendly staff. The rice pudding with white chocolate and passion fruit is to die for. Excellent quality food.

Great food in a great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, prompt service and a good choice from a set or a large carte menu.

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch at the Lakes Distillery Bistro. Would highly recommend and will certainly be returning. The food was presented in a manner where you could automatically tell there was a great deal of pride taken. We both had the pigeon breast for starter, looked amazing but unfortunately was a little tough, tasted great though. We both then opted for the roast beef, perfection on a plate, melted in the mouth, both thoroughly enjoyed every morsel.

Este restaurante sirve la mejor comida que he comido en mi vida. Fue pura ventaja que los camareros fueran tan cálidos y amables. Como una pareja más joven, es fácil sentirse intimidado en establecimientos de clase alta como este. Nuestro camarero Tom Steele, nos tranquilizó de inmediato y nos hizo sentir bienvenidos. Pasamos una velada encantadora en un ambiente maravilloso. La comida es cara, pero he pagado mucho más por las comidas, ni la mitad de esta deliciosa.

We have just got back from a week in the wonderful Lake District and just cant stop talking about our Breakfast with Santa. I am so happy we found out about it and booked. We booked for 10am on Monday 23rd December. The distillery itself is just lovely and was looking beautiful and festive. All of the staff kept the spirit throughout our breakfast and were just brilliant with our 3 and 4 year old. The breakfast choice was fab. I had the Eggs Benedict and it was perfect. Now, Santa! He is real! I'm 37 and I totally believe he is the real deal :) He spent so much time with the children, they were just awestruck! The gifts were amazing too. Hopefully we will be booking to come back to the lakes next chriatmas and if we do I will not hesitate to book the Santa Breakfast again. Worth every penny.

We love the distillery - looking glorious for Christmas - a quick shop and then the Christmas menu - the turkey was lovely and accompaniments just right - great place to go!

Had a wonderful 3 course special meal! The soup was flavoursome portion size just right my husband had calamari and it was so tender had to try it ! I had corn fed chicken which was very tasty with creamy mash an sac carrots and jus beautiful !!never tasted chicken so good !Even managed lemon posset and blackberries for desert ! Service was also excellent ?? I would love to return

Descubrimos que en esta época del año, aparte de las ciudades principales, varios lugares estaban cerrados para el almuerzo / almuerzo tardío los lunes. Esto estaba abierto todo el día y capaz de acomodar a 12 de nosotros sin reserva previa. El restaurante está dividido en 2 secciones: el bar finaliza con una chimenea y un mejor ambiente o el otro extremo, una sala básica. La comida es muy buena, pero el tamaño de las porciones es mixto e. sol. Plato de salchicha Cumberland bastante pequeño. Algunos platos bastante caros.

Booked day before as we live nearby..Thought it would be rustic Cumbrian old barn type cafe.Fabulous conversion .Hi spec.Very modern decor .Good food. Excellent service. GO you wont be disappointed nb and have the GIN FIZZ !!!

We highly recommend the Bistro at The Lakes Distillery.

So many people rave about the place so it must be me that thinks it is overrated for what you get no atmosphere and food not as good as the hype or the price. Sorry won't be back.

Called in for a light lunch just on spec. Absolutely knocked out with the staff, the food and the overall ambience. Shop and visitor experience as good. Didn't have time for the whisky tour but maybe next time.

Visited here as part of a Travelzoo deal which included a tour of the distillery followed by either lunch or dinner, we opted for the 2 course dinner. Staff were very friendly and extremely polite. The decor and ambiance in the bistro was lovely. We were bowled over by the standard of the food, the crispy squid was fantastic and the main course (fish cakes) was fabulous.

The restaurant is attractive and modern within the setting of a working distillery created in a renovated farm. The staff were welcoming and really helpful. The three course set lunch - using a Travelzoo voucher that included a tour of the distillery - offered brilliant choices of well presented, tasty food.

We booked for a meal in this lovely bistro, on a cold night it was warm and welcoming. The chef coped well with a difficult diet. The food was good and nicely presented.

Visited today for sunday lunch was really nice and freshly cooked, although a little expensive. One of my party had the sausage and mash which was really good. We ordered afternoon tea for four, this was disappointing, scones dry and sandwiches had been left out too long and had started to dry out (maybe wrap them in cling film). Also needed more savory items adding.

Warm and friendly welcome ..from the fixed menu we ordered fried squid and wood pigeon.. and the starters were divine .. lamb shoulder with black pudding mash which we amended to 1 plain mash ... amazing lamb melt in your mouth and a huge portion .. finished off with 2amazing desserts apple toffee cheesecake.... wow and stout sticky caramel sponge with ice cream topped off with excellent customer service we cant wait to go back

When our fish and chips arrived they looked the part, chips were good but the batter deteriorated before my very eyes like a time lapse film going from pristine golden to an unsightly mush, this revealed captain haddock’s long lost cousin who had not seen the sea for some considerable time, grey and unappetising.

We visited the Lakes distillery bistro as part of a deal. Tour of the distillery and a three course meal in the Bistro. We both opted for the scallops as a starter They were the best scallops we have ever eaten with a lovely celeriac purée. The main course was pheasant very much in season and seasonal vegetables beautifully cooked. The sweet was to die for a wonderfully light sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce and ice cream. All the dishes were beautifully served. We met Paul the chef who is extremely passionate about the food he serves and Ash was instrumental in the exceptional service.

We checked out the menu from outside the entrance and then Walked into the restaurant and was given a table by a member of staff. Menus were given, and time to chose. When waiter came over we decided to chose 2 choices of the Afternoon Tea options priced at £19pp.

Excellent food for my wife and I.They exceeded expectations by adapting my lunch to suit my Gluten Free Diet. Well worth a visit.

After a tour of the distillery we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Bistro. The food was excellent and our server Ellie was very attentive and gave us hints of other places to visit in Keswick.

We came here twice during our 4 day stay. The menu is a bit special and the food was very good. I had the Cumbrian Farmhouse Cheese and Spinach Soufflé which I loved. The fish, steak and chicken dished we had were all very good.

This used to be a must if in the area but has lost the edge it once had. The last twice we have visited now the food was just not 100%. The Distilers lunch was just not quite right the picallily was lacking the pork pie was too cold the apple described as a granny smith was red, only one pat of butter for 2 slices of bread and 6 crackers. Just little things but enough to take the edge of the meal.

Delicious food, well presented and extremely good service from all the efficient staff. Very clean nothing too much trouble for the waiters and waitresses

The reviews were too good to not try this place while visiting the area!! Wow I was impressed, the staff were amazing the food was even better :D... We will 100% be back xoxoxo p.s try the cheese Soufflé was incredible - GERT LUSH and love from Bristol

A varied menu (with a fixed price two/three course option) using fresh, local ingredients. Dishes are imaginative and very tasty with generous quantities of key items. Cooking is spot on with no hint of food being overcooked, dry or lacking in care. Salad items are very fresh and full of flavour. Desserts are delicious and all dishes are beautifully presented.

Very good food, decent wine. Excellent service and an all round pleasant experience in lovely surroundings Worth the trip

What a charming and lovely place to eat, good menu and decent prices for top notch food, prepared freshly for you. A superb atmosphere and being able to see the pass with your food being prepared is a bonus.

We were on a coach trip split into 3.groups of 12. We were unable to go into the Bistro area but were offered cakes / scones & drinks. The Bistro menu looked very expensive as were the cakes etc we had

This is a great venue which deserves to do well but our experience last night was not good. We waited a long time for food and when it arrived it had been standing for some time. The medium rare was medium and the fish was a very small portion. They generally seemed understaffed. Service was slow and not at all proactive. When presented with the bill an apology was given but that was it. A discount was eventually given after protest. Staff need to be better trained to deal with situations like this - the guy who served us was friendly but poorly supported. The menu was just ok but did not represent good value for money. In a competitive environment these guys need to sharpen their act.

We have purchased a voucher on Travelzoo for a tour and 3 course meal.

Whilst visiting the distillery we decided to pop in for lunch...safe to say we were not disappointed....it was amazing!

Our second visit to the distillery and on this occasion our main purpose was to visit the Bistro having good memories of our first visit. We were not disappointed, service was good as well as the food, soup and the anglers lunch, the mackerel pate was excellent.

This is am amazing place to go for lunch dinner or afternoon tea which we had Really nice place with beautiful presentation

After our distillery tour we popped in here for lunch. It was very quiet and our order was taken quickly. There was a bit of a wait for food but my homemade courgette and pea soup was worth waiting for. My partner really enjoyed his sausage and mash served with crispy onion bits. If you book a trip to the distillery I would recommend eating here after.

The service was efficient and friendly. The food was of a good quality and cooked well. It’s a bit overpriced. The interior is smart.

Booked via open table for our 3rd visit here.

Called in for a drink and snack 1 very rainy afternoon,nice warm inviting décor,friendly attentive staff,had the warm pork pie was delicious,would like to return for an evening meal.

Most of our dishes were very good, especially the soufflé. The only one that let the side down was the prawn and avocado salad which was decidedly average and there was obviously a severe shortage of avocado!

We did the tour of the distillery earlier in the day, liked the look of the bistro menu and so returned in the evening for dinner.

We promised we would return here after our last visit and we did. We were recognised too!! It’s a great restaurant with a full menu to suit all tastes. Service is great and the price very competitive. We will call again.

My family and I visited the distillery for the tour and the alpaca feeding, which were both excellent. We had an hour between the distillery tour and the alpaca feeding so we thought we’d have some lunch as we’d travelled 2 hours to get there that morning and hadn’t eaten much. We heard the waiter telling someone else that food would be a 45 minute wait which was fine as we had an hour and a half to kill. We then overheard that it would be an hour, which for us was still okay as we had nowhere else to be. The waiter then told us that they weren’t serving food but we could have a cake which agreed to as we were very hungry. As we ate our cakes we noticed that every other table around us were being served hot food. When we enquired we were told that the kitchen was at capacity and they will only honour those who had a booking with food.

We had booked a distillery tour in advance as well as feeding the alpacas and we had an hour or so to eat between our two activities. The bistro came highly recommended by a family member who was also part of our party, so we were looking forward to our meal at the bistro.

Great value lovely coffee and great scone jam and cream good service and value sitting a a pleasant coutyard

Excellent service and food. Our party of 9 all enjoyed lunch here. My nephew loved the fish and chips and the little touches of fresh lemon and a pot of tartare sauce to make it more grownup. Good selection of hot and cold beverages and alcoholic drinks with cocktails and mocktails on the menu. All staff were very professional and really helpful assisting my mam in her wheelchair holding and opening doors and moving tables n chairs for her so she could sit at the table comfortably. They open on a night too. I would definitely eat here again when I'm in the area.

Our experience was excellent, well cooked food with a great balance of flavours. The staff were very friendly and appeared to work well as a team. Will definitely recommend to others and book again when we are in the area.

We have been visiting the Lake District for the last 5 years. This was our first visit to the Lakes Distillery and couldn't recommend it enough.

The Lakes Distillery makes much of it’s awards for tourism as well as for it’s spirits. It’s also quite boastful of it’s Bistro. God knows why?

Tuvimos una reunión familiar aquí e hicimos el recorrido seguido de una comida de 2 platos en el Bistro. El primer plato de huevo escocés parecía ir bien, la ensalada y la sopa de remolacha también eran buenas. Unas pocas opciones diferentes en la red también se redujo bien. El personal era bueno