Derwent Walker cocktail bar and restaurant in Allerdale

Came for a birthday date night. Absolutely amazing all the way through. Very attentive and friendly service. Brilliant drinks and Amazing food which came nice and quickly too! Will be recommending this to all our friends!

A great little spot, and one which is easily passed by because it isn't clear that there is a really nice restaurant part upstairs. Looking in the window from the outside, it looks like a tiny little cocktail bar. However, there is a good sized eating area upstairs, nice and cosy and nicely lit. The tapas style food is very well presented and very tasty. In the afternoon I also had a very nice coffee, about which I am quite fussy, this was very good.

Amazing cocktails and great service that's all you need to know. Will definitely be back for an old fashioned cocktail on the next visit to Keswick.

We had a fantastic meal at the Derwent Walker Cocktail Bar or Restaurant. The food was amazing - imaginative, tasty and piping hot. Having just got back from a month in Spain, we have had our fair share of tapas recently, but the food here was the best we've ever had by a long way. Every dish was delicious

Had the steak bites, the sliders and the duck pancakes. The pulled pork slider was good, the other two sliders were not great. The duck pancakes were…not pancakes. It’s a pot of hoisin sauce served with huge chunks of green onion and cucumber and some very sad dry duck bits. The steak and asparagus was good and had a lovely sauce.

A creative tapas style menu in a cozy cafe/bar restaurant. Can be very busy but it's worth it!

Great place , fantastic cocktails...pay them a visit and enjoy

Great food, tapas with a twist and great cocktails

Amazing meal last night. Food was brilliant, staff were lovely and the cocktails were unreal. Lovely little restaurant to go to if you are visiting Keswick.

This is my absolute favourite place to go for food & cocktails. By far the best cocktails I've ever had! The food is also very good, and its great that they cater for vegans & vegetarians. They change the menu regularly - they took my favourite the 'vegan burgers' off but when I asked about it, they made me one especially :) The staff are so friendly & attentive which makes for such a lovely atmosphere. Looking forward to my next 'date night' a Derwent Walker! :)

Fabulous, service, food and atmosphere superb

The food here is amazing. The best by far 🙌 the cocktails are beautiful. Staff are friendly and attentive. Definatly a must if your in keswick x

Great place for a decent selection of proper cocktails. Downstairs space is limited but there are additional tables upstairs. Food is served here although we only went for the cocktails. There is only 1 toilet which did mean an occasional queue but the busy staff were helpful and attentive and did there best to get us a table when we called for a second visit. The cocktails are top quality and worth the price. Other mainstream drinks are also available. Definitely worth a visit for something different.

We’ve been coming since they first opened and they’ve got better and better. They’re now doing a tapas-style menu to include Spanish and British dishes. Friendly and relaxed, great atmosphere.

Amazing cocktails with a fantastic choice served by friendly staff. The seating and table situation is a little odd - short seats and high tables! Cocktails are amazing though. Really amazing taste. Range from £10-12 but worth it for a treat.

Great place, though very busy. Definitely book a table before you go.

Very welcoming bar, with lovely staff. Only stopped for drinks but good choice of cocktails as well as beers. Highly enjoyable

Absolute gem of a place. Gorgeous food and the staff are just lovely. Fabulous atmosphere. All the ingredients for a perfect night!

I came here for an evening coffee and ended up coming back for evening cocktails. The customer service is excellent. The food though we didn’t have it looked really amazing if not somewhat expensive and the seasonal cocktails we ordered were exquisite. Atmosphere is warm and cosy.

Went here for our anniversary dinner, staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming the food was good with a great cocktail selection we will be going back next time we visit!

All the staff were lovely and the cocktails were nice but unfortunately the food just wasn't up to scratch.

Highly recommend this small, friendly restaurant. The food, drinks and service were amazing

Good choice of food, great service: deserves to be busier. Give it a try.

Amazing food with very friendly knowledgeable staff and Amazing cocktails.

Wonderful spot for tapas and cocktails. Great selection of high quality tapas, friendly and professional service, nice atmosphere in the restaurant area

We are fairly local to Keswick and I decided to bring my daughter up on the bus, for a day out. As soon as my daughter spotted this place she said she would like to eat here later in the day. I booked a table via the app. She certainly picked well. The food was amazing, the staff lovely and the cocktail & mocktail were fab! Next time I’m bringing my husband or my friends to properly get stuck into the cocktails!!

Place looked stunning, service was lovely but unfortunately food was not great. Overpriced, dry and somewhat pretentious. Very disappointed. 😞

Our favourite bar in Keswick. The cocktails are the best around, made with fresh ingredients! Always busy and lively, staff always amazingly friendly and welcoming

We visited here twice. Once for cocktails and second time for food and drinks which we booked. Both visits were exceptional and the food was great. Service was brilliant and made to feel special. Staff attentive.

So, the food was well presented and came quickly, but the Guinness really wasn't good in here. I'd recommend drinking something else. It was warm and flat. Mostly meat too, that was fine for everyone in the group but me. I was very limited on vegetarian options. Its not what you expect these days.The group seemed to enjoy the cocktails - one party member ordered the one with chili in and it was too much for her, but that's her own daft fault. I'm sure I already reviewed this place a few years back, but it was called something different. I only remembered Id been in when my memory was jogged by the tiled wall upstairs. Fun decor anyway.

This was such a great night out! The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Our waitress was extremely sweet and funny and made our experience even better!! The food was lovely and the atmosphere was great! The music wasn’t too loud and the lighting was beautiful. Would definitely come here again next time we come up to the lakes! Although we did not have a cocktail, they looked stunning and woulr definitely try them next time we came.

Came to Keswick for the weekend got my fiancé's 30th and this place came highly recommended. I can see why, the food was incredible and the waiting staff were very attentive and polite. We went for the mains as we'd already had tapas the night before elsewhere, but all of the food looked amazing

Excellent Drinks and Service, Average Food. I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Derwent Walker Cocktail Bar, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The bar offers a fantastic range of drinks and boasts exceptional service. However, I found the food to be average compared to the stellar drinks and attentive staff. Let's start with the highlights—the drinks. The cocktail menu at Derwent Walker is truly impressive. The mixologists are skilled craftsmen who take great pride in their creations. Each drink I tried was expertly crafted, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable, recommending unique combinations based on my preferences. The attention to detail and creativity in the drinks definitely deserves commendation. Furthermore, the service at Derwent Walker Cocktail Bar was top-notch. The staff was attentive, professional, and always ready to provide recommendations or answer any questions. They created a warm and inviting atmosphere, making me feel welcome throughout my visit. The level of service was consistent and added significantly to the overall enjoyment of my time at the bar. While the drinks and service were exceptional, I must admit that the food was a bit underwhelming. The menu offered a decent variety of options, but the execution didn't match the same level of excellence found in the bar's libations. The dishes I tried were satisfactory, but they didn't quite reach the same heights as the drinks. I found them to be lacking in flavor and originality, leaving me somewhat disappointed. Despite the average food, the Derwent Walker Cocktail Bar remains an excellent choice for those seeking a memorable drinking experience. The creative cocktails, combined with the exceptional service, make it a destination worth visiting. If the bar could elevate its food offerings to match the same caliber as its drinks, it would undoubtedly be a five-star establishment. In conclusion, the Derwent Walker Cocktail Bar is a haven for cocktail enthusiasts and provides an enjoyable evening with its superb drinks and attentive service. While the food may not have been outstanding, the overall experience remains highly recommended. I look forward to returning for another round of innovative libations in the near future.

A very, very cool vibe with exceptional food, drinks and staff…

Just had drinks..service great 👍

Disappointing. I ordered the vegetarian tagine which you could only taste cinnamon and spicy, absolutely terrible. Had to order something else, so I went for the vegan mini burgers. Very dry, the vegan meat not great. Staff was really nice but we never got the birthday candles on the desert that i asked through the phone booking !

The cocktails here were so good. We had tapas and baked Camembert which was equally amazing. With the chorizo being served on a bed of fire which was cool but also gave it an amazing taste. Great atmosphere and such friendly staff

Surrounded by beautiful scenery we accidentally found this little gem of a cocktail bar. They served food however you need to book a table in advance. ( we will be doing this upon our return). So we sampled a couple of the cocktails and as they served French Martinis my evening was already a success. Prices were around £9 - £13 for drinks however we did spend a couple of hours here. Staff of Jack (barperson) Katie ( server) and Sally (Restaurant) were fantastic in their welcome, knowledge and charm. Customer experience for all of them were second to none. If you do visit Keswick keep an hour in the afternoon spare, opens at 4 but go early to get a seat as soon fills up but doesn't feel busy or overcrowded Definitely will be returning ☺️- Thanks from Kendra & David

Lovely little bar for cocktails sat in the sunshine. The staff were so welcoming and very friendly. The cocktails were amazing and the presentation was different compared to the usual bog standard style. Definitely recommend a stop off 🍸 🍸

Had another great meal before going to the theatre. Staff so welcoming and grateful for your support. Well worth a visit.

Tapas is from frozen not fresh They charge for fresh but that’s not what you get

The food and service was awesome. I was brought here for a birthday treat, and wow. Tapas selection and sharing plate were both delicious and very filling. The presentation was really interesting, especially the "pig on fire"🙈🙈. I wanted to put pictures with this review, but google wasn't allowing me. So I will post separately. Thank you to the staff.

Very disappointed with the size of my main course I ordered the plaice but didn't even get a whole fillet, the portion was tiny, if I hadn't ordered a side of potato's I would have been starving

Had dinner here last week with a friend the food was lovely, I had cod witch was on the specials ,it was amazing ! My friend had lamb she said it was lovely , the staff are very nice and helpful 😀

Great service and experience. Cocktails were spot on served with conversation. The food was really well presented and tasty..

Just had the most delicious meal at Derwant Walker. I always respect an establishment that treats it's side dishes with as much care as the main course. The lamb was to die for but so were the veggies. Not only was the food beautiful but the service was first class. The manageress deserves an award for her service and compassion towards customers. We will definitely be back on our next keswick trip.

Last minute booking for everywhere else was full. What a find !! Super Friendly hospitality, great cocktails, the tapas starters and Guinea fowl main meals were just excellent to say the least. Not forgetting the Bar staff. Memorable evening. Well done all.

Lovely food, great cocktails, exceptional service

A small restaurant, booking a must. Great cosy modern atmosphere. The food was delicious. Choice of a few main meals or tapas style dining. There could have been more options on the tapas menu, but what they do they do very well. The blonde girl serving us (I didn't get her name) was fabulous, she was attentive, and let her wonderful personality show through, being very personable and joking with us. Gave us recommendations for desert which did not disappoint.

Welcomed by a smiley face fantastic cocktails can't wait to try food next time we are in keswick

The espresso martinis are absolutely gorgeous, however the old fashioned was terrible. It just tasted completely watered down. Definitely recommend for the range of espresso martinis though!

Good food, good service, good value

Arrived on a snowy March evening to be greeted by Jessica and shown to a lovely candle lit table next to a blazing log fire. The food was amazing, choice of cocktails & mains plus desserts. Great cocktail menu too. Cozy & wonderful ambience. Will definitely be returning.

Another lovely meal, staff as always professional and attentive. Huge bonus is that dogs are not allowed upstairs in the restaurant. Thank you.

Good Food Wonderful Staff Would Definitely Go Back

We went to the bar back in October and it was amazing. The food and drinks were great, but what really made the trip was how lovely all the staff were. We will be visiting again when we're next in Keswick!

We were a party of four and we opted for 4 tapas dishes to share as starters...olives, tempura prawns, cheese balls and sticky sausage, all of which were OK. We chose the duck, the hake, the lamb and mini vegan burgers as mains. I was told the hake, duck and lamb dishes were nice, 4 out of 5 as a score. My 3 mini vegan burgers were poor, the meat substitute was ok but there was not much garnish and they were a bit dry. I think it would be better if they just offered a larger vegan burger. There was just too much bread with the 3 mini ones. Also if you wanted chips with them you had to order a separate side dish. The mini burgers didn't really present as a main course. The rioja wine was fine, 3.5 out or 5 as a score. Two of my fellow diners shared a baked camambert for dessert which would have been better if the bread with it was toasted. I tried some of the camambert and it was a good cheese. The staff were friendly but the restaurant and cocktail bar would benefit from being in larger premises as it was busy (it was Saturday) and the cocktail bar downstairs was crowded. There is only one unisex toilet servicing the bar and restaurant so again, larger premises would be better if the opportunity arises for the business.

Lovely food and staff all v friendly. Just had three tapas. V nice.

Excellent tapas and cocktails, and great service too. Highly recommended 👌

5 of us went tonight and it was excellent. Great service and great food. We will definitely be returning.

We only visit once a year, but we were greeted like old friends! The food as always was fantastic 😋 Katie and her team, looked after us really well. See you next year. Angela & Jeff Xx

Excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly helpful staff and you must try the espresso martini cocktail.

We ate here on the evening of 5th November. We were looking for somewhere to get a meal and walked in on the off chance as the restaurant opened at 4pm. We were lucky to get in because it started to fill fairly quickly. The meal and service was top notch. Lovely atmosphere too.

Top notch in all aspects. Food service staff. All lovely.

We had a great experience here. Food delicious. We had a bottle of rose wine from Bardolino which was divine. Staff and service spot on. Really good value for money.

Wonderful service, excellent food and cocktails.

Best dessert I've ever had in a restaurant. The staff were really friendly, great service & such a warm, cosy place. Would highly recommend!

Wonderful food, fantastic service and a great atmosphere. Thank you!

Food was very delicious but portions are tiny. The mains were the size of starters so was left a bit hungry at the end. Service was really good

Great food, lovely atmosphere and most importantly, friendly attentive staff!

Lovely place great food and some unusual speciality cocktails which were really nice very friendly staff I would highly recommend it

Absolutely fantastic cocktails. Staff very friendly. Disappointed we never took the opportunity to eat here as food did look good. Hoping to Leave this review in the hope that others see this and make it their food or drinks stop 👍

After a tremendous day a wanderin' the fells it was a superb place to pop in & have a treat surprise cocktail made by Katie (first met her in another place in Keswick).. & the food looks absolutely delicious (thanx to the lads for letting me tek the pic's).. next time i'll stop for food.

This was our third visit to this cafe. We have had two amazing visits, but this week was not great, we were sat downstairs with a guide dog and told we could not go upstairs to the main tables and given the lunch menus. We had a coffee and left instead of dinner.

Absolutely amazing! The staff were extra lovely. The food was delicious. A small plate is enough for one person as long as you have pudding afterwards. We recommend : pork belly or the salmon. The crème brûlée with cappuccino mousse will blow your mind!

Great place, good food, joy after long day hiking...

Lovely atmosphere the staff are lovely.

Warm, welcoming atmosphere, very relaxed. A wide variety of dishes available including a fantastic choice of vegetarian/vegan options. I cannot find fault with the food or service. Everything was perfect! Also worth mentioning that the prices are very good.

What a wonderful restaurant. Stumbled across this with my two kids (5 & 8), shared three ‘small plates’ with them and was the perfect amount for the three of us. Fabulous food. ‘Best meal we’ve ever had’ was the kids’ verdict. Absolutely lovely staff. Well priced for the quality on offer. Faultless.

Perfect service by very professional and well trained staff. Delicious high quality food served in a lovely atmosphere. If I had to fault anything there is no vegetarian food and us veggies don't always want vegan! I had the falafels which were delicious. Good cocktails too.

Fantastic atmosphere, cocktails great, staff Fantastic put on a good show doing the cocktails

Nice food and friendly staff with a good atmosphere.

Friendly staff and very nice food. Great location, good atmosphere and nice decor

Delicious cake and good coffee. - Very cosy café.

Exactly what was needed 👌 Amazing coffee, atmosphere and friendly staff! A very welcoming environment for all!

Just order three courses. Friendly staff serve tasty food in nice surroundings. Some thought and skill had gone into squeezing lots of flavour into moderately sized plates. Where things get weird is that they insist these are "nibbles and small plates" and that you should order three of each between two people. The dishes are complete in themselves, unsuitable for sharing or paring with each other. Deserts like crème brulé with chocolate mousse were two perfectly fine deserts on the same plate. It is technically suitable for sharing, just eat one of them each, but what's the point? I wonder whether this place is apologising for not serving the fell runner sized portions that others around here tend to. Or perhaps they've never been to a small plates restaurant themselves and are just presenting a buzzword? It could easily be so much easier to eat here if they had more confidence in their view of what makes a good and adequate plate of food.

Really enjoyed the food and service. We ordered the fish sharing platter and breads which was very generous. The coffee creme brulé was delicious. Nice decor, music etc!

Great food and the staff friendly and helpful.

Have been in here a few times now. The staff are great, plenty of choice on the bar. Only had nibbles (which were great) so cannot comment on lunch menu etc.

Incredibly tasty and unusual menu. Great atmosphere and food.

Lovely cake & Coffee and wonderful staff

We stopped for tea and cake. Great choices with gluten free options. Very friendly and great atmosphere.

Excellent coffee and cake. Great service and spacious upstairs with plenty of tables.

We had an absolutely fantastic meal at Derwent Walker! We loved everything we ordered and the lovely woman helping us was so kind and helpful. We especially adored the sticky toffee pudding!

Food was amazing. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the fish platta was nice and fresh. The service was high standard and very kind. Highly recommended 👌.

Lovely cafe, nice atmosphere and gorgeous food! The toilets were extremely clean and tidy, staff were very welcoming and accommodating also. Would highly recommend the carrot cake!

Brilliant food amazing drinks. Customer service is outstanding! We will be back! Thank you

Lovely food very friendly staff, pleasantly surprised by menu cakun chicken really nice and the smoked cabbage is really nice I live locally and will be returning soon

Arriving late into Keswick for a weekend stay we were uncertain where to eat and when out for a stroll we discovered the Derwent Walker Cafe Bar and decided to give it a go and we are delighted that we did. The welcome by the owner and staff was fantastic, warm and genuinely friendly. The staff were brilliant, courteous, friendly and very helpful when choosing from the menu. The food was superb, everything was cooked to perfection. We would recommend this establishment very highly. Thank you for a beautiful meal and a very warm welcome.

Great food in cosy surroundings right in the heart of Keswick with very friendly & helpful staff.