eS Bar, Keswick in Allerdale

Returned here after a great meal last time. We were allocated the downstairs dog friendly room. Not a problem for us as we’ve had dogs for years. But I do object to other diners having their dog on the seat and feeding it. This room is very small with a corrugated ceiling nd it felt like being in a cluttered shed. 3 of the dishes we had were excellent. We also had the gambas pil pil, which were cooked in oil, lacked seasoning and had no taste whatsoever. The patatas bravas were ok but the bravas sauce was bland with little heat. We gave our comments to the waitress who immediately took these dishes off the bill. Excellent customer service. A large glass of house wine was £9.25 which I consider over the top. So good and bad points. Would we go back for a 3rd time? We doubt it.

Great spot, great drinks and food, friendly staff. Perfect for families, friends or couples! Would recommend and will visit again

Lovely restaurant with pleasant staff and the food was very good. Really enjoyed trying all the different tapas. Had the Peppers stuffed with cheese, patatas bravas, Meatballs, Chorizo, Quesadillas, Mexican Slaw. The patatas bravas were lovely covered with a spicy tomato sauce and aioli and the stuffed peppers. Would certainly recommend eating here if in Keswick.

We come to Keswick 1/2 times per year on holiday and always book in at eS Bar. Consistently great food and service. Would 100% recommend.

This is a great little spot. Great atmosphere, lovely staff and amazing food. It's brilliantly decorated, giving it a lovely feel. They have a great menu of delightful foods and drinks. And their tequila list is mind boggling. We've been a few times and it's always incredibly delicious and the staff are really helpful and nice. You can easily book a table online through their website, which I love. There's a little room at the back which dogs are allowed. And they have a separate vegan menu so they cater to a variety of diets. There's also a handy council car park a short walk away. It's always on our places to eat list when we're in The Lakes.

We decided to visit for our wedding anniversary whilst staying in Keswick. I was so pleased to find it had a dog-friendly room - it was perfect! The service was great, loved the ticking system, although we did over order and maybe should have seen how we got on first and then ordered extra. I had a lovely tequila cocktail and my husband had a beer. The food was really good, we particularly enjoyed the quesadillas, meatballs and patatas bravas. It made a real change from the usual pub food, and was very dog friendly. We ate early as we could only get an early table and it was a Friday, so you definitely need to book.

On a friday this olace is rocking with all the best tunes. Didn’t try the food but the drinks were very tasty. Plenty of soace & the staff were friendly

Popped in without a reservation but managed to get a high stool table for 2. V busy so would recommend booking if you want a specific time/date. Ordered 2 tapas and nacho meal and taco-all fresh and tasty! Staff so lovely - relaxed and friendly. Great cocktail to start! I had pecan brownie which was ok (needed more ice cream) and my husband had Crema Catalana which could have done with being a bit more set but this wouldn’t put us off going again. Really enjoyed our meal and atmosphere, go-you’ll enjoy!

Went here for the first time on the recommendation of another Tripadvisor review and was very glad to have done so. The system is to tick the tapas that you want allowing for maybe 2-3 per person depending on how hungry you are. We went for 10 dishes for 3 hungry/tired people and it was plenty. Chorizo was really well cooked and tasty in a red wine sauce with a little chilli, patatas bravas were crispy and not too much tomato sauce (also good) - actually some of the best I've had anywhere to be honest. The crispy squid was excellent and highly peppered and other lovely dishes included the spare ribs (have these), the chimi chicken, and really good galicky gambas. Everything comes when it is cooked which is much better than waiting for specific things. It's a dig-in and share sort of a place and one of Keswick's best places to eat. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service (we went on a Sunday).

What a great evening we had at Bar ES on Wednesday night. We have been to the sister restaurant in Ambleside and we hoped this was as good. We weren't disappointed. Absolutely fabulous food and incredibly friendly and helpful staff - it really makes a difference to an evening, so thank you. As we came out of the restaurant we met an older couple looking at the menu and they asked us what we thought, we told them it was really fab and what we had eaten. I hope they booked. We will definitely be back to this restaurant.

This is going to be a long one! We’d booked online for a Sunday at 9 pm for 4 people. Decided on the Saturday that this would be too late for us, so we cancelled. Popped in at 4 on Saturday to ask if they could fit us in earlier on the Sunday. We were told no, but that the 3 tables in the front bar and the tables outside were kept for walk-ins. We arrived fairly early on the Sunday and asked for a table for 4. They said they were full! I pointed out to the Spanish lady that she’d said that they kept tables for walk-ins and asked if we could have the empty table in the front bar. She said yes but told us that the kitchen closed at 9 pm and that we’d need to wait at least 45 mins for our food. How can the kitchen close at 9 when we originally had a booking for 9? We said that this would be ok as we’d have some drinks and would happily wait. This was at around 7.30. We ordered wine and beers and ordered our food promptly as we thought we’d have a long wait. The food came out less than 45 mins later - around 8.15 pm. By this time the restaurant was almost but not completely empty. The next thing that happened really shocked us! The 3 waiting on staff appeared on the next table and proceeded to open and eat their Chinese takeaway. This was completely unprofessional behaviour. They could have quite easily taken it to the back room or outside. But instead they ate it in full view of paying guests. On a positive note, the tapas we had was of a good standard and tasty. This place could be so much better. We felt that the staff didn’t want customers! We felt we were a complete inconvenience and that all they wanted to do was close up and go home! Can’t imagine how this place is surviving when the business is being run like this!

Fabulous food and atmosphere - despite booking there was a little wait as tables didn't seem prepared (not being used just not prepared), I'm not sure why as the table set up is simple (but lovely). Drinks very slow to come out as food was served first even though there was a wait for the food But 100% will be going again as minor things which could easily just be a slight blip on that particular evening

We have been here many times when visiting Keswick but never got round to reviewing. Been with my husband in the past but was with my mum this time. Absolutely favourite restaurant in Keswick hands down! The food is just fantastic and reasonably priced. We usually get 5 dishes between two but we always have to leave a bit!! The staff are lovely. They are friendly and helpful. I also love the fact that that they sell desperados my favourite drink and it seems to be the only bar in Keswick that sells it!! If you decided to visit you will not be disappointed but book in advance

After the booking was made I got dog. I tried to ring to see if they could accept dogs but they only take emails and promise to reply within 24 hours aaagh (the meal was that night). However, within minutes they replied saying they do but the room was full but I could eat in the outside dining area. (My own fault for checking so late!) however 2, they emailed again saying they had found room in the dog friendly room. Fantastic staff!! Fantastic customer service! (obviously fantastic food - as always). They did not stop there. Part way through the meal, Ammie got a bit fractious with 3 other dogs. The staff took her outside for a few minutes until she calmed down. Amazing food Amazing service Staff are dog lovers Prompt replies to emails.

Really good tapas. They make a good fist of mexican food. Too often places serve bland versions but this place is the real deal. No wonder it is so popular. Good selection of beers and tequilas (if you're feeling brave and aren't doing any tricky walks the next day!). We actually went here twice in a week as we loved it so much. Best dishes: nachos, ribs, calamari , patatas bravas. Staff always efficient and smiley, even when under pressure. I would say that the kitchen struggles when the restaurant fills up and some dishes take a while but you know it's being freshly cooked and can forgive them taking a few extra minutes as its always worth the wait.

Really nice and friendly staff. Very accommodating to my weird and wonderful food allergies and intolerances. We made a mistake but ticking a different item and although it was our fault, they didn’t charge us for it. Great for couples, friends and large groups and best of all dogs!!! But it is Keswick so of course dogs are welcomed. Great food and helpful staff 👍

Absolutely fantastic. Didn’t book,but they where so obliging they fitted us in The Tapas where brilliant,well worth the run from Carlisle Great Tapas

Our second visit to Keswick, and our second visit to Es Bar. Great vibe, dog friendly and delicious food! Amazing vegan options at great value for money - you can't go wrong. We'll definitely be back!

I don’t usually leave a review, however we were so impressed with this restaurant. We came on a busy Saturday evening, so the atmosphere was great. The mezcal margarita was incredible - I had 3. There was plenty of choice on the menu without being too overwhelming and fairly priced. The staff were hands down some of the most attentive and friendly we have encountered in a long time. Overall we had a fantastic evening and would highly recommended to couples and families and solo travelers alike.

Great atmosphere. Tasty food. Friendly staff, nice wine choices. No complaints at all! We had a lovely evening. Thank you!

Fantastic food great staff and a brilliant atmosphere in a great setting. We both enjoyed it. Thank you for a great night.

Great for food and a catch up over a beer after a long day mooching around the western lakes and coastal roads. Food and service top notch

Fantastic meal and fantastic service, can’t fault it. We went down to the bar afterward for the DJ, great laid back tunes and fantastic drinks. Our only disappointment was after seeing the ribs for other tables we didn’t order them too. Thanks for a great night 👍

Having spent over 36 years visiting Keswick this was our first visit to eS Bar and I don't know why we've delayed so long! It was a fantastic experience and the tapas was delicious. Staff were so welcoming and accommodating to us and our two children, offering up some alternatives for our two year old to eat. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will most definitely be visiting again!

Love eS Bar, always book when visiting Keswick. Fantastic food, lovely atmosphere and really lovely staff. Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent food, friendly efficient service, lovely quirky restaurant, reasonable prices. What more could you ask? This is our favourite place to eat out in Keswick.

When we visit Braithwaite a few times every year this is the first booking we make. The food is always good and great value. Service is laid back. Enjoy 😉

Accommodated a group of 8 with 2 dogs in a lovely private snug at the rear of the bar. Good knowledge from the waiting staff who were friendly, dressed smartly and helpful. The food and drink was high quality, very tasty and enjoyed by all. Reasonably priced.

Great choice, delicious dishes. Great service. Happy, friendly staff. We took a dog so we’re restricted to back room but this wasn’t a problem. Lived the retro video game in there!

Favourite place in Keswick for eating out. The food is consistently great, and the staff consistently lovely! Everyone we bring here loves it!

Having eaten here a couple of times, we were dissapointed with our visit last night, everything felt rushed from the minute we entered the building. We ordered food and everything arrived all at once, not the usual relaxed bringing out dishes as they were ready,...

What a find! Great menu selection, also plenty for vegan-vegetarian diners.Deliciou food,husband had the prawns and the meatballs, I enjoyed olives and the mushroom tacos,we both had the delicious brownies and ice dessert. Good atmosphere, couples and groups. Would recommend, and will definitely visit again...

First visit here - it was brilliant! Took a chance on New Year’s Eve - they were able to squeeze us in even though they were busy. The food was excellent and the drinks/ cocktails were great too. The service was friendly and efficient. There’s...

Myself and a few friends booked to have tea at Bar Es. It was early on a Saturday, 5.30pm. We were welcomed on arrival and all the staff were friendly which helped us feel relaxed. Our waitress Gee was professional, helpful and friendly. Other guests...

A warm welcome, cosy dog friendly room, great service. Food was good and the recommendations on the number of dishes was spot on. Good selection of beers and cocktails. We will definitely visit again.

Great food , great service . Group of 7 and were advised on how many dishes to order ,all food was delivered quickly .

I don’t give 10/10s so Bar es gets a 9.5! There isn’t a better tapas place in Cumbria. Great place for any group or couple.

Cool place very quirky decor! Tapas was yummy. Very good mezcal margaritas this was definitely the highlight along with the festive espresso martini!

Great food and good atmosphere. The people working there are very helpful and help create a good vibe for the place. Would definitely recommend

Came here ordered 9 tapas. Very good food would’ve been a 5 on food alone but few minor issues such as cuttelery and side plates arriving quite late on into our meal and being charged for wedges when we didn’t receive them. (Our fault we...

What a great choice, Had a really great meal and every dish was amazing, our server was helpful and friendly, all food piping hot and full of flavour, would recommend and will visit again.

Came one cold, wet, November evening and couldn’t have been greeted with a warmer hello. The food was fantastic and fresh - we had a food lover in our group and she ordered so well!! The food came quickly and the wine that accompanied it...

Visited twice while in Keswick for a week. Visited many times before and has never disappointed. Will be in Ambleside in Feb and will be visiting its sister restaurant whilst their. .

We were a party of 8 and were well looked after by our server Mason. Food was hot tasty and plentiful. The sangria was good too! Would definitely return if visiting the area again.

Great, not posh but welcoming and food is good. Be warned, don't order too too much! - but too much is ok.

Great food! Great staff, just love the atmos of the place - I have, and will continue to recommend Es Bar

Fantastic place to eat. Great atmosphere. Make sure you book or you won't get in. Food is tapas style and comes out as ready. There is a lot of choice for lots of people with various tastes.

We wanted something a bit different, and you didn't disappoint, the food was great and there was a great atmosphere, deffo go back again, thank you...

We had a fantastic Birthday celebration meal, lots of tapas to choose from and the margaritas really hit the spot. All the staff were friendly and really helpful. We'll be back when next in the Lakes.

Nicest restaurant ever!! Staff were so friendly and service was excellent. Was a good way to order and food came out at different times which was lovely. Food was delicious! Will be returning

This is our 3rd visit here and as usual it didn’t disappoint. The food is delicious, plenty of choice, the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, great atmosphere. We will always eat here when we come to Keswick.

Nice atmosphere and great food as usual. Somewhere you can just rely on - a consistent great night out👍😀

Great little tapas restaurant in Keswick, Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great food, would definitely recommend

Hidden gem. The food was superb. Plentiful and flavorsome. Good wine list. Staff attentive. Well worth a visit.

Bar Es is a favourite of mine and my partners we visit everytime we go and it's such a good little menu and spot! We have been going for about 8 years and the menu has just got better and better. They have really good...

Our third time at eS Bar in Keswick. Another wonderful dining experience and excellent service especially from Cynthia.

Staff were friendly and very helpful,service was spot on ,table was ready on time,food was amazing as always,can not wait till my next visit.

Great Food. Need to Book. Service was a little slow but nothing major. Good selection of beers. Highly recommended

Great food, great service, what more could you ask for & my wife & I always love visiting Bar eS when we're in Keswick.

We received a warm welcome in this Mexican Tapas/craft beer bar which carries the Mexican tapas theme with passion. I didn't see any craft beer on tap but that's not to say there wasn't an excellent choice of 5 or 6 beers on pump. Is...

I would absolutely recommend the enchiladas and the soft tacos they were top drawer, but everything we had was amazing if I'm honest, great value for money and the prickly pear margarita special was delicious. We were also able to bring our dog in, which...

We visited due to recommendation and the staff were welcoming. Taken upstairs to our table and it was explained how the food orders work. The food was brought out quickly and it was hot and tasty. My disappointment was it just felt cool in the...

We never miss a visit to Bar Es when visiting Keswick. Great service, outstanding food, fab drinks choice.

We and my Wife went here on the off chance during a midweek spa break to Keswick, best Tapas I’ve eaten ever. We’ve travelled all over the lakes over 10 years and this place rates as the best restaurant we’ve visited. Service and Food were...

Excellent food as usual and staff very friendly. Tried a couple of new dishes, the meat balls were Spicer than we remembered but nice.

We was recommended to visit Bar Es from a family member, we were not disappointed one bit, great food and service.

Visited on 7 October and we had the back room to ourselves. The food was fab as was the service, can’t wait to come back. There is so much choice it’s hard not to pick everything on the menu!!!

We loved all of our tapas, especially the ribs and squid. The waitress was new but very attentive and friendly. Food was hot and brought to the table in a timely manner. We would definitely go back if we were staying in Keswick again.

Good food, great service and a relaxed ambience. A lovely experience on a wet and windy evening. Very welcoming.

2nd visit for me and the 1st for the rest of the group. We really enjoyed it! Excellent food and service and a nice atmosphere! I always recommend this spot for people visiting Keswick and will continue to do so!

Great food, service attentive and spot on, atmosphere perfect... love coming back every time we visit Keswick. Highly recommend this little gem!

Very popular place, thankfully we had reserved in advance. Service is very friendly and attentive. The food was really good - we had ample choices as vegetarians across the starters/tapas (the cheese stuffed peppers were terrific!) and large plates. Great vibe too.

I always make a point of calling in whenever I'm in Keswick. An excellent range of tapas, all of which are really well cooked and super tasty. So good that we went back the following night to sample a few more things on the menu....

Great place for a different cuisine with plenty of choices, very friendly staff and very reasonably priced. Will definitely return when next in Keswick.

Fantastic service from the young lady from New Zealand. The food was amazing too. Great atmosphere even in mid week in October. Been before and will definitely be going again.

This was my second visit and this time I brought my daughters and sister. All went very well and we enjoyed the range of tapas food provided. It's great to have a separate vegan menu. In fact, we ended up ordering one dish too many...

Love this place. Excellent food and service. A must if you can get a table. Great vegetarian options too.

Nice feel to the place. Service was fast and friendly and the food was good. We liked it so came twice during our week in Keswick. Only minor criticism was that our first time we ordered 5 tapas and they pretty much all came at...

Food was very tasty, decent portions for tapas, and the staff were all welcoming and polite. I would highly recommend this restaurant and bar to anyone.

We loved this place for the excellent service, really friendly staff and absolutely delicious vegan food. There was a full vegan menu to choose from and everything we ordered was very tasty especially the brownie for dessert. We will most definitely be back.

Brilliant meal. Food excellent. Staff went through choices and explained everything. Food and drink was delivered quickly and we will definitely go back.

Fantastic food, first class service and a great venue. A well priced tasty menu, given the size of our group I think we tried the whole lot. Highly recommended.

This was our third time visiting this year. The food was excellent as usual, served by great staff in a great location. We enjoyed cocktails with our food and shots at the end of the meal. The service was welcoming from the beginning till the...

Relaxed freindly vibe great service and great food very tasty, we both commented on how fresh the food tasted and we could smell the herbs and spices. We have visited the lake district for many years and Bar ES is a firm fixture on our...

Brilliant little bar & restaurant. Great tapas (substantial portions as well) and lovely bottle of white wine (False Bay Sauvignon Blanc). Very busy even though we visited mid-week which helped give the place a nice, lively vibe. Recommended!

A favourite for our family as great atmosphere and something very tasty for meat eaters veggies and gluten free and we have all 3. Super service fully recomend

Loved it! I’ve been here about 6 years ago and I always said I’d come back when in Keswick. I came on Sat 23rd and it’s still just as amazing. The staff were so warm, welcoming and helpful. Food was unreal too! :)

Great night at Bar es food was fantastic and the service top notch loved our little dining room ! Would highly recommend

We paid a visit to Bar eS after seeing a film at the fabulous Alhambra Cinema in Keswick. We’d booked, but arrived a little earlier than planned, so our table wasn’t quite ready. We were still made to feel welcome and had a drink whilst...

Good quality food. Dog friendly restaurant. The room was a little snug as there were three couples with three dogs. However there were no issues with the dogs. Good variety of tapas dishes and gluten free options. Friendly service and ordering explained in detail. Very...

Thoroughly enjoyed our tapas and drinks, attentive staff and lovely atmosphere, food was delicious, we will be back

We had a wonderful meal - the food was fantastic, the atmosphere great and the staff welcoming. I really appreciated the range of drinks too, including some fun non-alcoholic cocktails!

Learned from previous experiences in trying to get lucky with walk-ins and booked ahead so not to be disappointed. Food, drinks and service was exceptional and can only fault that I didn’t have enough space for a tequila cocktail. Waitress was personable and recommended some...

Quality, friendly service. Delicious food once again. Would recommend and we have booked again for a few weeks time. Great food and drinks!

Absolutely gorgeous food and great service. Staff were brillant and very helpful. All at a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend bar es and will be back. Loved the little private room where we could enjoy our time without worrying about being too loud laughing.

Quirky and friendly place, relaxed atmosphere, great food and drinks. Great value for money too, highly recommended

Right call to reserve a Saturday night table as was busy. Food and service excellent, some confusion over one dish but no fuss to change and order another.

Another excellent night at Bar Es, great food served with excellent service. Friendly staff nothing too much trouble. Love that the smokers in our group could enjoy a drink and cigarette under heaters keeping them warm whilst outside. We all had tapas and had nearly...

Relax atmosphere. Food is consistent each time we go. Tasty small sharing plates, fun and interactive. Great selection of drinks and cocktails. Stuff is very accommodating y simpati@s. Make sure you book in advance if you are going after 7pm.

This is THE place to go for great food and great service in Keswick. Make sure you book ahead though as it is very popular.