Tweedies Bar in South Lakeland

Always a perfect spot to stop after a long walk to get well earned pint and amazing food. The team are knowledgeable and the selection of food and drinks allows for a good variety for all who stop by.

Lovely stay mews rooms where fab when you have dogs. Room service for breakfast was great meaning we didn't have to leave dogs while we went for breakfast. Food in the bar on the evening was great and fab value for money. Will definitely be back

Very dated bar area which wasn’t great, staff are friendly but I wouldn’t go again. There are far better places in Grasmere to go.

Staff are the worst I have witnessed. Walked in and was abruptly told that we could not sit down as all tables were booked. No real issue with that but it was not the welcome you would expect. One of our group pointed out that he could be more welcoming and was told ‘don’t tell me how to do my job’. Fair enough we stood for a moment to decide what to do whilst some of our group ordered drinks. Then another member of staff rudely shouted as us to move. We really had not choice where to stand and did not even notice that they wanted to pass. We just thought let’s get our drink and stand outside and said to the waiter that the staff are rude, to this she replied shut there f@ck up! We are not easily offended and never leave bad reviews but unfortunately we just found the whole thing unacceptable. We drank our drink outside and left. I felt I needed to leave the review so that the owner is aware of the situation.

A really good meal with nice staff and good ambience. I don't usually write many reviews but having read some poor ones on here I thought I'd give an honest appraisal. Table booking was moved forward for us on request and ready on time. Staff pleasant. Food very very nice. Smoked salmon starter nice mix and decent size. Bouillabaisse was excellent. Not your traditional pub grub but done very well with loads of good fish. Needed a side of veg but the broccoli was amazing. Would have gone down well with some crusty bread but ordered chips and they were cracking. In all main cost over £30 but I didn't feel short changed. Wine list limited but Sicilian white was v good. We couldn't manage a pudding! We were at the Yan the previous night and I have to say we enjoyed both meals.

Been here a few times for a drink decided as we saw the food to try what an absolute find food 5 stars what a great place we will be back and tell everyone about it

Great Sunday lunch. Food is delicious and well cooked. Staff are 100% better than they used to be. Friendly and helpful and polite. Second Sunday dinner we have had over our holiday and would highly recommend.

Excellent food and the service.

Very pleasant garden for a rest & a drink, right in the centre of Grasmere

I think the staff must have been that the first one of them who smiles has to buy everyone a drink.

The best thing about the place is the garden. Here it is nice to rest for a while during the walks past Grasmere. So the garden is what I value most. Otherwise, I don't know.

Well what an experience had the rosti... Or what it was supposed to be. So salty it would have pushed your blood pressure through the roof, it was soggy and grey... 🤐 Chicken wings cooked in old oil so it had that weird taste and no amount of honey and mustard is going to cover that up. Poached eggs like rocks. Over all poor cooking go across the road.

Nice pub with large garden Drinks pricey but probably same in nearby pubs However, the ladies toilets are poor and pongy! Nothing else to say

Friendly staff Spacious gardens

Always a great place to stop for a pint and a bowl of chips in the beer garden. Been here loads of times, stayed here, eaten inside and out, and just stopped for a pint mid walk. Always a welcoming face.

We have been going in Tweedies Bar at lunchtime every day of our monthly 5 day visits to Grasmere. After our morning walks, we always go into Tweedies for a pot of tea followed by their local beers. All the staff (Chris, Andy, Aide, we don’t know all their names) are exceptionally friendly and helpful with us. There is always a great selection of beers to choose from and you can always have a taster first. We have also had lunch which was also wonderful. We absolutely love our visits.

Whenever we stay in Grasmere we always book our dinner here at least one night - book early during your stay for dinner as always full. The food and service are always excellent and you will always leave very full and with a smile on your face. Come very hungry if you intend eating more than one course, as choices on each course are very tempting, and never disappoint. The staff are very friendly but professional at all times. Great place to go also if you like your beers!! Friday nights are particularly great as there is music on at 9pm encouraging you to stay out that bit longer! The vibe/atmosphere in the bar/restaurant is always good. For example on our recent visit everywhere else we ate although good, the atmosphere was dull/lacking. However when we entered Tweedies for our dinner it was as though we came alive. The place was very busy and the vibe/atmosphere promised a great dinner/night. We were not disappointed 😀 We have also stayed at Tweedies several times and would certainly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

Popped in for a couple of drinks on Friday night. The band (Run for Cover) were setting up and it felt like we were just in their way. The beer was very average and the prices are high; eye wateringly so for the food. I really wouldn't bother.

We only wanted to drink tea, and were happy that the bar was able to provide us with it. We sat in the garden. It was lovely.

Clean hotel in Grasmere, central location with lovely grounds and free parking. Somewhat thin walls. Sociable restaurant on the side.

Great place, really nice food at good prices. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Tweedies bar in Grasmere is a Lake District institution and one of the best places for decent beer in Cumbria. The range of beers is extensive and they're always well served. There's lots of local Cumbrian beers plus a few from further afield. The food offering is great. The Tweedies chip butty is to die for!

Always a great time really enjoy ourselves here

The bar has a good range of beer and cider. It was noisy and crowded when we visited but still very nice. On the next visit we had food, very good, the lamb flatbread and fish & chips are recommended.

Very upset with Tweedies Bar and Restaurant. I had booked a table for eight Sunday 30 June. This was a special meal with a group of friends. When we arrived there was no table available and our booking had been crossed out. I was told that I should have phoned to confirm the booking although this had not been relayed to me previously. I appreciate that the staff were very busy, but their complete indifference to our plight was profound. It was by now 8.15 in the evening. Fortunately things turned out OK. We walked to The Inn at Grasmere. They were able to accommodate us and we had a lovely meal with very friendly staff.

Great evening watching live music. Huge selection of beers.

Lovely place, visited after a hike, only downside was they don’t take cash, this is becoming more common and although I can see why it’s quicker etc I find it frustrating that legal tender is being refused.

Just a review of the bar and restaurant. Absolutely fabulous. We enjoyed it so much the first night we came back 2 more nights for dinner. Great menu, beautifully presented dishes, excellent flavors, terrific service. Probably the best pub we’ve been in.

Shared duck was bit dry for me. Nice and crispy fish&chips.

Great pub with a multitude of real ales on offer, great location with good beer garden.

Incredible food - we had the burger and the fish and chips (more like whale and chips!) it was absolutely delicious. Michelle was our brilliant server and made our evening so special - thank you for making us laugh so much!

A cozy pub in a green nook in Grasmere, Tweedies remains open till fairly late for those out of towners who want get into the village a bit late in the day. The service can be a bit slow if it's a full house but the food is served hot and delicious.

Very popular bar and pub dining. Good selection of draught beers, local and others plus cans in the cooler cabinet. Live music Friday nights.

The location and drinks were lovely. The bar staff, however, were rude and insulting out of nowhere. I wouldn’t recommend.

It was amazing to see so many beer coasters on all the walls in the bar. We also found the landlady very friendly and helpful.

We had a great stay, with amazing food and staff. Wonderful location 👌

Incredible food, excellent drink selection, and truly fantastic service! Every single member of staff went above and beyond; were extremely accommodating in getting our children's food out in no time, and were great interacting with my 13 month old. Highly recommend.

A very disorganised place. We called to book for dinner and have a dog. We’re told that you can only book the restaurant and not the bar where dogs are allowed, and that bar is on come first basis. We then show up and were able to sit at the bar when we were told that we had to move to make space for people at the restaurant. We were then moved to a small corner and tried to enjoy our dinner. The food was ok, but we were rushed by the staff to finish and they tried multiple times to remove our plates while there was still food on it. Unfortunately the staff behaviour and lack of organisation in overbooking the restaurant resulted in a poor experience. This place has a great potential, please be more organised and up up your customer service.

Waltzed in for dinner without a booking. We're served and sat quickly. Food was brilliant.

Decent food and beer. But disorganised staff. The restaurant was overbooked and the staff were moving people around in the bar to accommodate. We also had four attempts to remove our dinner whilst we were still eating. This is hardly the relaxed country pub atmosphere we were hoping for, rather it seems they were trying to rush us out to make room.

Beautiful hamlet, great staff, large selection of beers, huge beer garden, lovely old building. Great place to take the weight off and relax for a while. Thanks guys.

Great place to stop, eat and drink. Food was amazing and good selection of beers. Hotel was nice and comfy, bit warm but asked for fan which was delivered to room that day. Great place with great service

Very friendly bar staff and nice garden to sit out in

Had a fabulous meal, the service and staff were great. Good atmosphere in the bar as we had the dog with us. The bouiallebase and the lamb rump were delicious.

We didn't stay here but had a meal and drinks in the beer garden. The food was ridiculously overpriced for average food. We were served a cloudy beer that was neither replaced or refunded. The bar manager had no intentions of refunding g but wanted to replace it at the normal charge. DO NOT COME HERE .

Ridiculously expensive £50 for 2 fish and chips and 2 soft drinks ,then poured me a cloudy pint and wouldn't change it !! Avoid at all costs

Great grub, huge portions and excellent selection of ales. What's not to like.

Fantastic bar, plenty of outdoor space. Staff are helpful and friendly. They also have Budvar on which is the best lager.

Great food. Good service. Great selection of beers. Great location. Will 100% go back.

Lovely cosy hotel and an excellent Full English in the morning, can't fault it

Friendly staff, good atmosphere, you feel like you’re at home if you’re there. A plus if uncle carbunkle is playing!

Great Saturday afternoon vibe with good food and drink. Guys behind the bar were great 👍 although trying to charge me a million pounds 🤣 unsurprisingly it didn't authorise, thanks for a great afternoon all.

Food good soup homemade and delicious

So this review is only of the bar and restaurant area as that’s all we visited for. First impressions of outside were amazing, rly nice looking building, amazing large beer garden, food menu on wall near entrance (not cheap by any means but expected when you see the place from outside). Walking inside is a very different story, really old tables chairs and stools which are very uncomfortable, a very strange layout, place couldn’t decide whether it was an old fashioned pub (beer mats all over the wall etc and a log fire) or a family restaurant or even a church given the weird pews we hat to sit on. Next was the bar, lots of very young kids trying to be hip (the staff), which may be suited in a college area of a city but certainly not Grasmere. Listening to them try and push their over the top range of IPAs onto people was just cringeworthy. I personally love an IPA or a craft ale but this place has ridden everything else apart from its selection of lakes brewery brand ales, so many than it had a fridge full of cans next to the bar as well. Again I’m not saying this is bad but it’s limiting it’s audience, and the ones I tried were not nice at all. The first one I had was labelled as “pale ale” and was like water, the sign was turned around after my pint so I guess I got the dregs of the barrel. Wouldn’t hurt to have a Guinness or a common lager on the end of the bar. Next was the food, remember this wasn’t cheap, which was very disappointing when it came to the table. Fish and chips was £20, fish was soggy and smaller than average and there were 5 single chips lined up underneath it. 5 chips. There were more chips on my daughters children’s fish and chips!! Absolutely shocking value for money and the staff there were quick on their toes to collect the plates while you were still eating to hurry you out for the next mug that walked in. Also they had football on tv and signs advertising live music which again I found strange due to the layout and clientele sitting around us. The owners really need to decide what type of establishment they are running. So to sum up - if you’re 18-20 year old and fancy your first pint of IPA with bad advise from someone possibly younger than you this is the place to be. If you want shockingly expensive poor food this place ticks your boxes. If you have any sense of self worth and want a nice pint with some delicious food then drive ten minutes down the road to Ambleside giving this place a very wide berth!

We did not stay in the hotel but had evening meal in the bar. The staff, food and atmosphere was excellent. Fully recomend.

Great bar, excellent beer choice. Wonderful log burner 😀

Great bar in the centre of Grasmere. Very busy but good service and available seating. Worth a visit!

We stopped in the Mews over the weekend and it was very well presented and clean. Hot tub was big and warm. Views were spectacular. Food was to die for. We have the burger and the lamb and it was such a high standard. All drinks at the bar were great. The Friday night atmosphere was vibrant. Live band. All staff friendly and welcoming. We are coming back without doubt!!

Great food and beer is the headline. Lovely gardens to sit in if the British sun is shining. Friendly staff, a gem in Grasmere

Lovely place to stay, gorgeous food. Definitely go back.

Everything in the hotel was excellent. The room was amazing and a bit quirky (in a good way), the bed was huge and comfortable, the staff were brilliant, the breakfasts were superb and the location was spot on. We even had brilliant weather!

Lovely people. Just had a drink in the pub, dogs welcome.

The food was amazing and they were very adaptive to my dietary requirements of gluten free. 10/10 deffo recommend.

Food here was decent, nice location in the centre of Grasmere.

Great vibes. Rotating craft beer selection 👌

Stayed in one of the mews rooms which have a loft bedroom ensuite bathroom and their own parking space.

Came for the beer garden, got two pints and a bill for £17. Give ya heads a wobble man. You're a 3 star hotel not a cocktail bar in Dubai. Tweedies, more like Greedies. Beer garden is nice though.

Great pub shame about the staff

It's a nice cozy bar area and the beer good. What I did not like was no clear displaying of prices, no change so would only take card, the less than friendly staff and lastly when you finish a pint, they swoop and almost snatch your glass from your hand. All most peculiar, as it could be an awesome place, but for me it was rather disappointing. I only went to the Bar and did not stay in the hotel.

Top service and quality as always

Good food, good service, great outdoor space for eating

What a find of a hotel. The rooms are so comfortable, spotless and lovely natural products in the bathroom. We had a lovely room over looking Grasmere. The food in the bar was lovely, would definitely recommend the smoked ploughman platter as a starter.

Ate a meal at Tweedies last night a few other diners and only 10 people in the bar . Really busy tonight far more people and an act on playing live but the managements behaviour was appalling towards diners that once they had spent money they wanted them out to get the musicians in , no we will move you elsewhere just get out Don’t patronise this place

One of the best pubs in Lakland! We called in at lunchtime with our two dogs after a very wet hike. Great selection of real ale and stout served by very friendly and efficient bar staff. We didn't eat here but the food looked delicious. Highly recommended 👌

Had a great couple of meals here. Service was friendly and fast. Puddings were amazing and their list of cask ales were impressive. Wish I could have tried them all. Highly recommend!

A three night break in Grasmere. Wonderful location. Lodge ‘quiet’ in off season. Very cozy. Friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfasts. Tweedies bar ‘lively’ great atmosphere, fantastic service and excellent food. Good news for drivers of EV’s. Two 22Kw chargers 🔌 in public car park opposite the hotel and even better news staff at Tweedies confirmed they are getting 2 x 🔌 installed in the not too distant.

Nice little bar, always has excellent beer on.

Very disappointed. Visited Grasmere yesterday and decided to try the traditional but rustic Tweedies Bar for a quick bite to eat. Both sets of doors front and side are locked so you have to walk around the back which is fine but potentially a hardship for less able visitors. We ordered 2 chip butties costing £14 for the 2, then we ordered one pint of draft cider and a glass of white wine so when the waiter totalled up to £34.05 I was stunned and he didn't give me a itemised bill so I asked for one. What was the extra £20 for I questioned... Basically they charged £5.50 for cider, £1.20 for a tiny bag of nuts and a massive £13.35 for a glass of wine which was a basic bog standard sauvignon blanc....The cider was flat and undrinkable and the wine tasted like it has been opened for a week. £13.35 is scandalous and my thought are of your going to pour a glass knowing its scandalous then have prices for all to see rather than plastering your walls with beer mats!!!!! To add insult the chip butty wasn't a butty it was a small roll which was dry and tasteless. A butty is slices of bread not a roll... Beware folks as we left there £34 worse off thirsty and hungry.

First rate pub and restaurant. Should be on everyone’s list when staying in Grasmere, just remember to book a table for food.

Amazing place to stay the decor was beautiful and the staff were very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was fantastic in a beautiful dining area with a wood burning stove. The beds were extremely comfortable and the bathroom was superb. All in the incredibly beautiful village of Grasmere. Highly recommend 👌🏼

Another great time at Tweedies. It's always friendly, with relaxed but attentive service. Cosy without being claustrophic.

Very friendly staff Lots of different ales

We visited Tweedies to watch the Sunday football and have something to eat. The pub was full of people watching the game but the staff didn’t turn On the sound making it a strange vacuum of atmosphere. Drinks here are ridiculously priced. A glass of NZ Sauvignon was £13 + and a pint or Erdinger £7.20. Proper London prices. They have a great selection of beers but like many places are now card only and they dont tell you the price, just hand over the card machine. We had food here too. Fish and chips - good size and tasty and a burger was good too but at £18 + per meal, there are no cheap nights out here. I know that lakes is expensive but it seems to be tipping into unaffordable for many.

Only used the Bar. Extensive range of Beers but extortionate prices. As most businesses in the Lake District, it's a case of gotcha.

Excellent Camra Good Beer Guide venue..superb choice of ales many local brewed..friendly happy informative staff

So glad we found this place! The service by Michelle and Adie was very friendly and attentive and we felt well looked after. The food was delicious and good healthy portion sizes. We definitely want to come back. Thank you!

Excellent! Great service - friendly, helpful and speedy. Great food and beer. For example, I ordered cheese and biscuits. I was told that one cheese was not available but the chef would give me more of the other 2 cheeses. The platter was the biggest cheese platter I have ever had. It had 3 different cheeses all of which were very tasty. Homemade bread, crackers, damson chutney, celery and grapes all for £10.50! My only complaint was that I was too full to order the fruit crumble!

Warm, dog friendly restaurant pub. Tall guy behind bar was so matter of fact. Both times taking our order he was wrong, 2nd time put more through than wanted plus the wrong sandwich. Just needs to slow, offer friendly service and listern, or change careers! Great location. Food was great and good value.

Great stop for a drink and bite to eat while out walking Dog friendly

Felt compelled to review our New Years Eve dinner at Tweedies as it was so fabulous. We ate in the Lodge room which felt really festive. The staff were friendly and made us feel very welcome. The food was outstanding - the best focaccia I’ve had for ages and the Bouillabaisse and the Monkfish special mains were cooked to perfection. The kids had chicken wings and they were the best wings I’ve tasted. Thanks to everyone at Tweedies!

Sadly we live a long way from Tweedies but have visited it many times over the past 30+ years when we stay in the Lake District In mid 2022, when we previously visited, they were clearly struggling with staffing, due to the combined effects of Brexit and COVID. The staff remaining were obviously trying their best, but if you are short, there is only so much you can do. I'm delighted to say that over New Year 2023/2024 they were fully back to the welcoming, friendly and lively bar that makes Tweedies a must-visit in the Lake District. Great food (it's pub food+, not 'fine dining'), great beer, great atmosphere, what's not to like!

Warm cost place with great stafd

Went for lunch. They were very hospitable. Fantastic food and made our dog very welcome x

Ate in the bar, quite quirky with loads of interesting beer pump signs on the wall. Fabulous food and service

Great food, good value for money. Portion size is good. Food was 5/5, service 4/5, drinks 4/5 but overall definitely worth a visit if you are in grasmere.

Fantastic food and very hip waiting staff. Lovely people, very friendly.

Great bar- We ended up here on the weekend f the heavy snow. we managed to get food and it was stunning- the bar staff are a credit really friendly and go above and beyond, good bar for the match. will be back

As a party of 12 celerbrating significant birthdays we enjoyed some delicious food and exceptional service. Two excellent waiters working together to ensure that our evening ran smoothly . Birthday candles blown out , can’t wait to return to Tweedies . Thank you !

Delicious scrumpy cider. 'French Revelation', I think? Friendly staff

This has got to be the most delicious Sunday lunch ever! The pork loin with crackling and stunning array of vegetables was hot and beautifully cooked. You can even order an extra jug of gravey! 😋 The desserts of sticky toffee pudding and crème brûlée were also stunning. Certainly worth the walk from Ambleside and the walk back to digest 😊 The staff there are great. Nothing is a problem, great banter! Today was also great as there was live music. A great singer created a relaxed Sunday vibe 🎶 Thank you!