The Tilly Bar and Kitchen in South Lakeland

Alot of the local eateries seem to pride themselves on the atmosphere they have. This one seems to be no different, as it does have a very homely, warm feel. The food is good without being spectacular. The drink selection is quite good and is probably what will keep you here longer than expected.

Got to Windermere.. hungry. So we popped in. Pint and a great meal. Staff were lovely.

Great food, good service, friendly relaxed atmosphere.

We hadn't booked but were quickly accommodated, nice varied menu, dog friendly, food served quickly all lovely and hot and served on hot plates. Pork belly was delicious.

A brilliant restaurant in the middle of Windermere. The food is excellent, very generous portions, so much so that we couldn't manage a dessert! A big menu with plenty of choice. Great cocktails, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.. Definitely recommend. Not sure if you can book in advance, we didn't and we were lucky to get a table... Will definitely revisit.. Need to try the desserts!

Pure chance and what a find, we are staying in a very expensive hotel. The chef could do with visiting Tillys. We had sea bream. Superb. Belly pork, delicious. Our little dog was welcome too. Service was 5* too. Congratulations everyone. Its a great venue.

Outstanding. Excellent selection of gluten free options. Swift service from staff and food being served. Generous portions and delicious to boot, so much so, we we went two nights running.

Beef sandwich was excellent, the gravy was amazing. Would be a five on the food if it was proper beef chunks and not the deli style beef slices. Crushed ice in the drinks was a nice touch, too. Would return.

Friendly staff. Good atmosphere. Party of 5 who each had a different dish and everyone enjoyed it.

Food amazing, couldn’t fault it, would definitely come back

Great meal! Outside service was excellent... a happy end to a long hike!

A lovely place to dine,our meals were delicious, highly recommended 👍🤓

I came to this place 3 years ago when it was called The Pig and had to come back. I was initially sad that it had changed hands but actually it is still really nice. I had pork belly, delicious. Was able to get seated straight away. Service was quick. Ambience was chilled and classy. Another great experience

Great quality british dishes: steak pie, fish..., vegetables simple, but fresh and cooked to the perfection, service very friendly and good. Great pub for a cosy dinnner. Two evenings on a row.....

The staff were lovely and the bar is dog friendly and well located. I'd go for a drink no problem but the food was a real let down. It tasted suspiciously like Tesco frozen meals and was very disappointing.

Great food great service and dog friendky

Welcoming and great food. Reasonably priced for Windermere.

Very nice atmosphere and delicious food, packed for good reason.

The food was great. The service was efficient. A dog-friendly place with friendly staff.

Wonderful food! Service could be nicer….

I came here the other day and I was really content when I left, food was amazing specially the goat's chesse salad(best one I ever had) service was really good and friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed, 5 out of 5 stars no doubt.

The fish and chips plate was a letdown on all fronts. The lack of flavor in the fish, combined with an overly heavy batter, made for an unenjoyable meal. It's a classic dish that should never be this forgettable. If you're looking for a satisfying fish and chips experience, I'd strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

Yep. This place was fine. Came in here for a drink before my restaurant reservation was ready.

We were promised the first available table, but when it happened it was given to 4 people who came in directly from the street even though we had waited 20 min. when we complained we were told it was a 4 person table which was logical was their explanation 🤬🤬🤬🤬 we have never experienced this before and funnily enough not since

I’ve been staying locally for a week and decided to pop in for lunch. Best food decision I’ve made all week! Super chilled vibe, many happy people, and great food!

Amazing food well worth the money. Staff brilliant thankyou x

Great bar in the centre of Windermere, great staff, outside seating

Alex is amazing, food fantastic!!! Can't recommend the sea bream enough! xx

A nice little fine. Glad I came in here. It is dog friendly. Would recommend coming in.

Delicious food, big portions and a great vibe

Had a great meal out during our weekend away. Service was quick and friendly and the food was brilliant. Would definitely come back again!

Great welcome from the team food excellent worth it 👌

The food was nice, however we found 5 bones in the fish, and after bringing it to their attention, we were offered no discount or any other way to make it right. It’s the first time I’ve encountered something like this, and they were very happy to take full price for the food. What a shame.

First meal in the lakes. Staff friendly, food nice and lovely setting

First meal in Windermere, and we came here because of the positive reviews. Food did not disappoint and my son commented that the sea bream was as good as what he had in Portugal. The sharing platter and fish and chips were excellent too. Best part is that it is located right in the centre of town.

Lovely to sit outside in the sunshine and have a super meal. Great menu choice. We both opted for the sour dough pizza and they were absolutely delicious. Prompt and friendly service too

Went here a year ago still great catered well for my wife who is coeliac

Went for food tonight , just wondering passed and it look good , we went in and got served by Emily B , she was amazing so nice and very professional, food was delicious we had a pizza and a burger and then deserts , everything was spot on and amazing for the price of it , very good portions , would highly recommend if coming to Windermere ❤️

Went here for my daughter's 12th birthday as we noticed she has the same name as the restaurant and it didn't disappoint fast service and the food was great. We will definitely be visiting again next time we're there.

Nice place and staff, good atmosphere and tasty food. Can recommend.

The food was delicious and the portions were large. The only imperfection was the bad attitude of the male waiter. The four of us ordered 3 main meals, and he gave us 3 plates to share. When we asked for another plate, his attitude was bad ☹️ Perhaps due to different customs, we can only give 3 small plates for 3 main meals, but it's okay Tell me not to give too many plates and don't have a bad attitude.

We popped in today, late afternoon and were so warmly welcomed. Lovely cozy atmosphere and great decor too. Seating inside and out. Excellent.

We didn't eat here, we just had drinks. The staff are lovely and friendly, service great and great modern feel to the place.

We came here for lunch. Ordered the shared platter. Enjoyed it very much! The fries were a bit too salty but the rest of it was spot on. The atmosphere was great as well. All of the bi folding doors were open so on a hot day it was very comfortable. The music also made it a very chill place. We will be back!

Amazing food, staff and chill atmosphere. What else could you want?

Had a lovely meal. A sharing platter that left us both replete. Staff were very friendly and the service was very quick especially considering how busy it was. Would definitely go back again.

The two waitresses at the entrance were very aggressive, but very aggressive. They wanted to take away my food and were discussing behind our backs. If you want to enjoy good service, please don't come. Waitress is impolite and rude, don't come if you want good services

The shrimp curry was super delicious

We visited The Tilly Bar twice during a recent visit to Windermere. Our first stop was with our dog and we chose to come in as it was advertised as dog friendly. This was mid-afternoon so we had two smaller dishes- I had loaded nachos and my wife had the Chorizo and prawns. On the second visit we came in the evening (without our dog) and decided to have the large sharing platter. All our dishes were decent portions and of good not great quality. We found the service and atmosphere to be friendly and relaxed both times. Overall this seems like a nice place to eat lunch or dinner, with or without a four legged friend.

Amazing all round...food, service, staff, atmosphere all great,would 100% recommend

The food was lovely and service very good. Food and drinks a little pricey, but then many places in the Lake District seem to be expensive. Definitely recommend the steak and ale pie as a main and apple pie for dessert.

Good food with big portions , staff were a bit rude and acted like they didn’t want you in there ? Wouldn’t come back again because of the overall vibe

If I could give zero stars I would. Worst service I have ever witnessed. Food was so bland and after we told the server the service completely changed. So unprofessional discussing guests behind the bar. No manners, shoving the bill down, horrible stares. We were so polite after being asked why we hadn’t eaten the food and still paid for the overpriced tasteless meal we had. We came for a birthday and it was completely ruined by the service, especially by the last server who took our payment. Stared at us horribly whilst taking the bill and whilst leaving, with no thank you or apology. Awful, unprofessional service. Do not go here!

Great eatery and the shared platter and drinks were awesome

Really great place. Reasonable prices for the delicious food!

My wife and I ate dinner on two consecutive evenings here. We were very happy with the relaxed environment, the reasonable prices, and the variety of meal options. Our only real critism is that the chips were disappointing enough to drop my score from five stars down to four.

Roasted pork belly is now a square slab (no longer rolled as in the other reviews from 2023). Looked well enough but the top portion was not crispy at all and the meat was completely flavourless. The broccoli had nutritional value, completely unseasoned. Others at the table had fish and chips and salad, which seemed to be a bit better than my meal.

The most amazing GF fish and chips! Bit pricey but totally worth it for the amazing food and service. Great menu that caters to all, very friendly staff, beautiful venue.

A weird smell inside the restaurant, no knowledge of the taste of food.

Amazing dinner, and they allow bogs in, fantastic service. Highly recommended

Good food and beer were both on the table quickly

This is quite average food and quite expensive for what it is (e.g. fries are £7)

The fish & chips where amazing.

We came here three times during our four-night stay in the Lake District. All the food we had was delicious - no complaints at all. Staff were all friendly and helpful.

Absolutely amazing food!!! Very Dog friendly as well as Celiac friendly. They had loads of gluten free and vegan options. Every single thing we got was absolutely delicious 😋 If we lived closer we would go every day !! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

The food was very delicious, I don't recommend the sausages in the blanket, but everything else was perfect

Great place, food and service was great

We were recommended this place by a local, the food ,drink and staff were excellent 👍

Decent sized, dog friendly bar. Location is excellent and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Good choice of food and drinks reasonably priced. Would recommend :)

First day in the town, First time at the Tilly. , good place to have a 🍺. See you next time 😊🙏

The food was ok, but the service was abysmal. A blonde waitress served us. She was extremely rude. Was rolling her eyes and chatting about us at the bar.

Just popped in here for a few cocktails and it was really warm and welcoming 😊

Lovely atmosphere, calm and casual with delicious food and friendly staff. Had a wonderful lunch that really hit the spot!

Great place, dog friendly, staff were great, food fantastic, lovely atmosphere, would definitely go back

What a breath of fresh air in Windermere. Quality. Food at reasonable prices served by very kind and helpful staff. The duck dish and salads were outstanding. Thank you

Never been before. Fabulous staff. Great food. Great atmosphere. Left bag behind and waiter came running after me!!

Lovely, the staff were warm and welcoming great value for money. Quick service. We shouldn't have had starters as we couldn't finish the main dish, so recommend you visit hungry! Fish was very crisp and meal was hot, platter was adapted to remove the cheese. Very accommodating Would highly recommend Thank you

Watch these, had to run my card with them to pay 3 times to pay, still need to check my account, What has happended to the Lakes, did not feel welcome.

My wife and I visited for an evening meal and drinks last weekend. We were so impressed with The Tilly. The staff were warm and friendly. The food and drinks were superb. Great vibe for an evening meal for two. Thanks!

Really generous food portions. I had the Cumberland sausage and mash. It was amazing. Mains are around 10-15 quid. Good beers and lager on tap. Staff are efficient and very friendly.

The food was tasty. Staff were friendly

Definitely a place to visit if you want good food at a sensible price, Tasty & Good service. It’s on the list to return too next time we are in the lakes :)

Fish finger sandwich..goats cheese sandwich..2 soups. Perfect Hot Lovely clean place

Came her while we were away in the lakes and we left very impressed, food was brilliant and service was great. Lovely log burner kept us toasty. Would definitely recommend and we will be back

Lovely place, great food & drinks, attentive staff!

Lovely little restaurant, had great lunch

Visited here for lunch, had brie bacon panni. Which was excellent, coffee and cake was good. I recommend visiting here if in the area. Dog friendly 👍🏻

Have eaten here 3 or 4 times each time food , service and staff have been great . Would recommend the pizza's. Good selection of bottled and draft beers .

The food is amazing and the atmosphere is comforting and lovely.

Great gluten free menu. Fish amazing, great duck and steak pie.

Searched on Google for somewhere to eat locally to where we were staying. This place had good reviews so decided to chance getting a table. We were not disappointed. The staff were friendly and welcoming. There was plenty to choose from on the menu. The food was excellent, well presented and very tasty. I had the prawn cocktail, real throw back to my younger days, followed by the veggie bean chili. It was so good and the portion sizes were really great too. Would highly recommend eating here. What a great find!

Superb food and atmosphere. Cosy and welcoming. Delicious, good quality food, generous portions and value. We had the steak and ale pie and goats cheese and chicken salad which was lovely and really great skinny fries!

Relaxed place lurvly delicious food definitely be returning to this nice place

Great choice menu,food excellent ,log burner fab ,especially on a cold winter night,! Romantic vibe!

Called here on the iff chance and were greeted by the friendly staff. The roaring fire next our table was most welcome, as it was freezing outside. Service was timely and the food was excellent. We shared the goat's cheese , caramelised onion and rocket pizza abd sone chips and it was gorgeous.

Food was very good but pricey. Nice little restaurant with a good menu

Had dinner here tonight with my partner, was expecting very good things after reading the reviews but we were left quite disappointed. Staff were nice and atmosphere was okay. We ordered our food (fish and chips and a curry) which came out within 5ish minutes which had me feeling a little suspicious as it was piping hot in the middle but a little cold in some places obviously meaning it had just been shoved in a microwave. The chips tasted quite stale and not very fresh just like they had been heated up. Then we got a desserts which were very disappointing again, my partners browning was absolutely piping hot, again seeming like it had been thrown into a microwave. Then finally we asked for the bill and it took our waitress forever to come back with a card machine! All in all it just seemed very slow in there and food is not fresh at all. Sorry for not so good review.

Amazing!!! The place is lovely the atmosphere is cosy and warm with it being sold Cold outside you could just stay in there all day if you could! Food was lovely the veggie bean chilli is delicious and drinks perfect too. What a way to end our trip in Windermere with this little gem!

Recently changed name and I believe ownership [used to be called The Pig] Thankfully the service and atmosphere has not diminished following the changes, lots of nice beers and ales to choose from and pleasant friendly staff, busy on warmer days with limited outdoor seating on Crescent Road but a good bar for a few pints.

The food was average (we had pizza), neither terrible nor amazing. The staff were polite enough but definitely lacking smiles and enthusiasm. The restaurant itself is nice enough but very, very cramped and it was too warm to feel comfortable even with just a T-shirt on. We went here because it had great reviews and was dog friendly, but tbh I’m not sure what all the hype is about. It was average in every way.