Lago in South Lakeland

The best cocktail bar in the area by far, the skilled and friendly staff are happy to create any of your favorites even if it's not on the menu. We live locally and recommend this place to anyone visiting Bowness, the drinks really are a step above any other cocktail bars in the area.

This is a great place to have a drink, comfy decor and attentive staff. Regrettably doesn’t get 5 stars as we managed to select a wine from the list that they had run out of. I got the impression the staff were a little embarrassed as how can a wine bar run out of wine. That said we would go back but please order more stock to avoid customer disappointment.

Slightly hidden away but very much worth a visit. We had the combined charcuterie and cheese board, a nice bottle of wine and some cocktails. Stayed for 2-3 hours. The food was great quality, although it possibly wasn't substantial enough to count as 'dinner' which is what we'd hoped. Hubby had to eat when we got home 🙈 Cocktails were divine 👌 Guitarist/singer was an unexpected but nice source of entertainment.🎸 Sean our server definitely deserves a special mention, attentive without being overbearing, kept our glasses topped up, excellent attention to detail, he really put the effort in. Will definitely go back for cocktails and nibbles 👏👏

Lovely spot. The cocktails are hard to beat in Windermere, my fiancé had the espresso martini and it was one of the best ones he’s had. Great atmosphere and the staff are so attentive. Definitely worth a visit!

We were here on Sunday a fantastic little bar off the main street , The bar staff were really friendly made us feel at home and there cocktails and wine are amazing so I would highly recommend to Bob in and we will be differently coming back and thank you for your out standing service x

2 young chaps couldn’t do enough for us. Great cheese board and vino really made our Sunday night, would highly recommend x

First time visiting here. Lovely place friendly staff great cocktails !! By the lakes gallery and the hole in t wall, well worth a visit

Alex made the best cocktails and made our night ☺️☺️ Thank you for making our engagement so special 💍 We also had food which was amazing too ☺️☺️ Well done Lago

Our 2nd time in Bowness and our 2nd time in Lago… I honestly cannot speak highly enough about this place 😍 The quality of products on the charcuterie and cheese boards are exceptional, the smoked duck being exquisite 👌🏻 Also the cocktails (made by Alex) were unreal. This place really is a gem and I cannot recommend it highly enough 5 ⭐️

We had a lovely experience eating and drinking at Lago wine and cheese bar. The service was fabulous and the food was delicious. A dog friendly, gorgeous hidden gem! We will definitely be back.

A hidden gem. Super cool place with great interior design, love cocktails, top service and great cheeses! Lago is situated close to Easy Breeze, you must seek out this place.

Alex makes the best Sours cocktails ever!! We came in on new years eve and the atmosphere was amazing and Macauley the server looked after us all night making sure we had drinks all the time

Lovely wine bar great cocktails and service with a lovely atmosphere will definitely be back ,next time for food too

Brilliant place to visit in Bowness, great atmosphere and really friendly and professional staff who know their onions. Even on a busy New Year’s Eve we were well looked after and supplied with excellent cocktails. Highly recommend.

We popped in on New Year’s Eve, no booking but not a problem, table sorted and Alex begging the bar provided 2 beautiful Pornstar Martinis and an exquisite Mojito, looking forward to returning soon.

Best Pornstar Martini I have ever had. So smooth and tasty made by Alex!! Definitely worth a visit just for this drink alone!!

Lovely place, we highly recommend for great atmosphere/music just the right level. Wonderfully warm, great cocktails and wines and fabulous grazing boards, cheese or charcuterie or mixture of both. We had the charcuterie and it was enough for the two of us.

Great atmosphere and nice staff. Sensibly priced too considering the great location! Great place for before or after a meal!

Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience. We visited on our anniversary for a pre-dinner drink and had the most wonderful time. The manager is so passionate and knowledgeable about food and wine. He recommended a food plate and some natural wine to us and the wine in particular...

Called here for after dinner drinks after being invited by, I believe, the owner earlier in the day. On a very wet November evening we received a warm welcome and were served beautiful cocktails and wine. We were also entertained by a very young but...

Loved this place- really warm welcome from staff which put us at ease straight away with having baby with us. Stunning wine in a proper wine glass! Would recommend a visit.

Very disappointing, the old staff are back, and one of the awkward owners is working there now; I heard a few people say that the spirits in the cocktails didn't quite taste right! have to agree, something doesn't add up in that place. New Deco...

Great to see Lago rid of the many facets that was bringing it down - no more horrid window ‘art’ and the place is fresh and clean again. Owner Lee smashing out cocktails and making everyone feel special. New team a breath of fresh air...

So pleased to see Lago back to its very best. The refurbishment, new team and menu are all incredible - we will definitely be back 😊

Our absolute favourite bar in the lakes! Mark and Niamh are incredible, so friendly to us and giving treats to our dog. I’m vegan but they tailored the drink I wanted to make it suitable for me. My husband said it was the best amoretto...

Awful - the two bar staff sat there eating, no beer available, filthy glasses piled up everywhere, the whole place is as disgrace, whilst these two members of staff are sat around being paid to do nothing at all

A lovely place. The barman was really knowledgable and creative making the best cocktails! We had some lovely little nibbles too.

We had seen reviews of the restaurant and had tried to visit previously, but unfortunately it was closed on the day we were free. We managed to get there this lunchtime and had a fabulous lunch. The meat and cheese boards were well presented and...

Amazing meat and cheese board but over priced not so good wine. They did do a good espresso martini and very friendly staff but watch the bill... very expensive drinks!

This is a wee hidden gem with friendly staff, and a great choice of drinks. (Especially cocktails) We only managed to go once but we had a lovely time and the cocktails were fantastic. Looking forward to another visit soon to try their cheese and...

Excellent place. Went with my kids...they loved the mocktails. The ambience, friendly staff and the local sourced cheese were brilliant! Great place to spend time with friends and/or families. All the best Gareth and team.

Such a lovely bar with amazing cocktails - Marc will make you a cocktail from scratch based on flavours you like! Great music too

Never been a cocktail fan but Marc explained them all and offered to make a special that wasnt on the menu. Absolutely fantastic, i am a convert! Definitely worth a visit.

I really can't recommend Lagos highly enough. The cocktails and theatre are incredible, Marc is so passionate and talented and creates the best cocktails I have ever tasted. A great night, thank you!

Fantastic charcuterie and cheese, cocktails and service. I'm Gluten Free and Marc literally went out of his way, or the restaurant to get some GF bread and crackers for me. He was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. A must visit place.

Marc who works here, was very knowledgeable about the cheese and charcuterie boards that we shared - and the cocktails he prepared were excellent. A definite highlight of our trip to the lakes.

Spent all our time being harrased by some drunk local who seems to hang around quite a bit. Staff mostly outside smoking.

Fabulous cocktails last night with a friend. One Cocktail specially made to flavours we liked, then we selected from the menu for the rest. The best cocktails in the area by far!! Great service too.

We'd read Lago's so knew we'd be onto a winner. There was a very knowledgeable restaurant manager who designed a cocktail for me around my favourite flavours. We then had a sharing charcuterie /cheese platter. They then went through where and how each meat/cheese was...

What a fabulous little bar! Great service, great cocktails and a lovely atmosphere. Brilliant custom made cocktails if there’s nothing on the menu you like. Would highly recommend x

We found this place by accident as we were exploring Bowness but can't recommend it enough. The knowledge of staff on the products they sell is exemplorary and they seem enthused to tell you all about the cheeses and cocktails they have. That brings me...

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Bowness, is this little gem of a place. With a very relaxed atmosphere, we tasted the most amazing drinks and gourmet style charcuterie and cheese sharing boards. The staff and co-owner Gareth, are very knowledgeable on their...

Amazing and quirky little place. The two chaps who worked here knew absolutely EVERYTHING about the produce that they served. We had an amazing cheese board and the detail in the explanation of what we were about to devour was incredible. The cocktails rivalled anything...

Based on the reviews decided to give it a try, WOW! We were not disappointed, sharing platter divine, completely cleared up. Cocktails unusual and delicious. Perfect spot for people watching on a rainy day in the lakes. Staff very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Do not...

A hidden gem. Quality cocktails made with a difference. Attention to detail impeccable. A must try if you like a cocktail off piste. Staff were attentive, more than accommodating and most welcoming. Give this place a go you will not be disappointed. 5* from us

Me and my wife recently visited the lakes and came across lago, set back off the main road which is perfect as its quiter than the hussle of bowness. Great concept of championing local produce and creating in house cocktails. We shared a “sharer” board...

I can say that without a doubt this is one of the best bard I have ever had a drink in. From the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff it's an amazing experience from stepping in the door to paying your bill. Gareth the main man...

Had drinks here for my friend’s birthday celebration. Everything from email correspondence, arrival and seating and especially the aid of deciding on new drinks to try was impeccable. The service was literally more than I had ever experienced. The waitress was very intuitive and prompt!...

Visited here with my husband, we were not disappointed! Gareth & team are so friendly and welcoming. The drinks are super with some original and creative ones too! The food was equally as delicious. One of the best places we’ve visited when staying in Bowness,...

Visited this Lago June 10th '23 . We can honestly say this place is truly amazing. Cocktails are definitely the best we have ever had. We tried around 5 different ones each through the day and evening. Everyone was a work of art and made...

Fantastic service from Gareth & Raoul. Great wines and the most amazing dirty banana cocktails. A must if you are in the area and want a great chilled night. Thanks guys, we will be back.

Fantastic cocktails One of the best Charcuterie boards we’ve ever had Very nice vibes and great music Staff beyond helpful Everything sourced locally and tasted unbelievable A must if you’re in the area!

Nice looking place inside and decided to pop in for lunch. Went with the meat and cheese option and was very nice. Slightly over priced at £35 for the amount of food actually provided but very tasty. Cocktails were very nice. Service was good and...

Really good vibe, great cocktails and playlist, will definitely return. Staff were really friendly and had good knowledge of drinks, we picked any cocktail we wanted even if it was not on menu.

Found this gem wondering around Bowness. Super chilled when I called in the afternoon. Staff super pleasant, loads of cocktails. Wife loved her Mojito, with plenty of mint. Dog friendly. Amazing play list also.

Beautiful great food. Went off a recommendation from a friend.... Will definitely go again lovey guys.

Excellent place cocktails and wine with the most delicious chees and meat selection! Lovely atmosphere and fabulous service… what more could you ask for ? Kind regards, Eric and Debbie Osborne

Brilliant new bar in Bowness, well worth a visit. They do the usual drinks but also some that are pretty unique. The chili and honey cashews are divine and addictive. Don't miss it - give them a visit!

Lovely place excellent service and great quality ingredients. Def worth a visit if you just want nibbles and a lovely cocktail

Fabulous place! Really welcoming, amazing cocktails and fab menu, will definitely be back when we're next in the Lakes. I would highly recommend a visit.

Incredible cocktails and charcuterie board. Attentive, friendly staff and perfect ambience. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spotted Lago by chance and decided to treat ourselves to a new experience, charcuterie. We had the big sharing platter between 4 of us, 2 separate boards of delicious local artisan meat and cheese with gorgeous dipping sauces. The portion overall was generous, maybe a...

This place was right up our street- wine, meat and cheese! What more could you ask for! They also do cocktails which we didn’t sample but can imagine would’ve been good. A great little gem of a place just off the main stretch, definitely worth...

Amazing cocktail and charcuterie bar just off the main high street and away from the tourist spots of Bowness. We visited Lago for lunch and we weren’t disappointed - I’m gluten free and so they swapped out the bread for gluten free crackers and checked...

We were in Bowness looking for something to eat and drink but fancied something out of the ordinary - and boy did we find it! After a quick scout around we spotted Lago down a side street (St Martins Parade) just off that crazy little...

We dropped in for pre dinner cocktails and were greeted by with a genuinely friendly smile and welcome. They have delicately put their own twist on the cocktails they offer and all six (there were six of us) did not disappoint. Although we did not...

Four of us visited on 12/3/23. We had sharing boards, cocktails and wine, all excellent. Head of house was very attentive but discreet. Other staff brilliant too. A return trip is due very soon!

Excellent charcuterie board, great wine and beer, a knowledgeable barman and a lovely, clean environment. We will return!

Loved this bar, the cocktails were a creation, then had a sharing platter which can only be described as delicious Staff so friendly People need to go find it

Gareth, is a cracking mixologist, and a great curator of locally sourced cheese and meats. It was a wet dreary afternoon, with not a lot of people in town, but the fact Gareth stayed open and made us feel so welcome is a credit to...

The staff were so friendly and chose us the most amazing cocktails! The cheese and meat board was also amazing. Really lovely business and we will definitely be back if we return to the area.

Another brilliant visit here, it’s become a must for us when we visit bowness. The staff are welcoming and friendly, the guys behind the bar are excellent too. The cocktails are beautiful and the best we’ve had. Original and creative cocktails that taste delicious! Deffo...

Couldn’t recommend enough- we visited both nights on our trip to the Lake District! On the first night- we had wine & a cheese/meat board followed by cocktails! The quality and care put into the ingredients of these boards was second to none. The wine...

The most amazing bar in Bowness/Windermere. My husband and I nearly worked our way through the cocktail menu! Every single one was perfectly created - delicious with a touch of finesse. On a second visit, we also ordered a sharing cheese board and as with...

Incredible little place! The cocktails are insane! The choice is superb but they said they can also make other cocktails not listed, which they did for me I had a cherry bakewell tasting cocktail it was amazing!! We also had a bread board and that...

We had noticed Lago a few times coming to the lakes and never been in as it always looked quiet. We decided to give it a try on Friday 10th February and it did not disappoint. The cocktails we tried were to die for! The...

Modern bar with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Bartender was passionate about the drinks he produced and nothing seemed too much trouble. We visited twice during our 3 nights stay in Bowness, on the 2nd visit the bartender recognised us and welcomed us back and thanked us...

We popped in here after arriving in Bowness. A lovely modern bar, good selection of wines, cocktails etc. We ordered the meat and cheese platter which was amazing - the smoked duck was stunning … nice atmosphere and really friendly staff .. will definitely return

The cocktails here are a step up from anything else I have had in Bowness. The range of handcrafted syrups and natural flavourings are a joy. Cocktails are balanced and nicely garnished. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about serving great drinks. What a...

Visited with my sister last Saturday afternoon. Lovely welcome, good background music created a lovely atmosphere, nice and warm too. Food and service were spot on. Live locally and will return

My wife and I visited LAGO last night, and were impressed with the ambiance, the staff and most of all the cocktails... It's a lovely little bar that's well worth a visit....LAGO also does cheese boards and charcuterie, which, had we not already booked a...

Stumbled across this place walking from our hotel. What can I say the cocktails were excellent, well balanced and perfectly presented. The premises are dry clean and the staff were excellent and very knowledgable. Well done guys .

I love this place! The decor is gorgeous, the staff are absolutely amazing and the cocktails are out of this world. I don't understand the complaints about price? Surely to sit in gorgeous surroundings, drinking freshly made cocktails (with home made ingredients) with impeccable staff...

Some of the best cocktails we have ever had and served with such passion and care. We were only in Bowness for 2 nights and went both. The sharing boards are to die for too. Not cheap, but well worth the money!

Lovely little bar on back streets of Bowness, very attentive staff, lovely cocktails with plenty of choice, prices reflect the local area and was a nice stop on Saturday night out in Bowness on a rainy January night.

Such a lovely place! The food was fantastic and very well presented. A lot of thought had gone into the cocktails and they were absolutely spot on. The staff are friendly yet professional and we're very knowledgeable. Overall a great experience and can't wait for...

Lovely bar, great location just down from the roundabout in the village centre. We popped in yesterday for an afternoon cocktail - Strawberry Mojitos and Bloody Mary's were our choices. Cocktails here are made with so much attention, the smell in the bar of mint...

Great bar in great location great staff and drinks but wow it’s cheaper to drink in Marbella than here . seriously staff owner everyone amazing but your prices i would certainly have a look at and make it more affordable for everyone to enjoy what...

Friendly staff were very accommodating when we arrived with large group. Good atmosphere and quality cocktails presented in nice glasses with all the trimmings!

Popped in here one afternoon for a quick pint lager and got chatting to two friendly lads behind the bar. The effort and attention to detail that goes in their cocktails was quite mind blowing. Really nice space to sit and relax in also

This is an amazing new bar in Bowness!! Visited this weekend, had brilliant cocktails on Friday. The owner and staff are so passionate about what they do and attention to detail on the cocktails is great. Returned on Sunday and had the cheese and charcuterie...

This place is fantastic! Really friendly attentive staff, amazing cocktails and a great atmosphere. We sat here for a good few hours sipping cocktails. The owner is so friendly, really passionate about what he does and it shows in the cocktails! Love this place and...

We visited Lago on Friday evening after a recommendation from a friend. What a great night! The cocktails were some of the best I have ever had, (my Old Fashioned had homemade chocolate on top!) And the staff were so friendly. To top it off...

Absolutely beautiful cocktails, some of the best I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a few 🤣). The staff were so lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. We had some sourdough with beautiful fig balsamic, wish we’d gone for a cheese and charcuterie board as they sounded amazing....

We came in here on a Thursday evening have been recommended it by our concierge at a hotel we were staying at. It was busy which was a good sign.. it didn’t disappoint either, we wish we had come across this sooner on our visit...

Had a lunch time visit on Saturday 12th. Had a charcuterie and cheese board. The cheeses were mainly amazing,. Wasn't so keen on the cheddar tbh. The meats were also very good. Had the pastrami, salami and another beef. I loved them all. Drinks were...

I visited with my girlfriend and friends. We all loved it and will definetly come back. The drinks menu was great and the staff gave excellent recommendations.

Lovely wine and cheese bar. Great selection of cheeses and smoked meats. Great service highly recommended if your in the area

Visited on a Friday evening, cocktails were quite honestly the best I have ever tasted. The two guys working when we visited were so friendly, and totally happy to recommend cocktails based on what our preferences were. My only complaint is that we didn’t sample...

So we called in for 1 cocktail and ended up staying for hours. The quality of the drinks is amazing, never tasted anything like it. The personal touches are just the icing on the cake. Homemade chocolate and maple bacon samples were to die for....