The best restaurants in Hawkshead South Lakeland North West

Amazing Sunday dinner. Prob the best we’ve had in years. Really fresh, beef cooked to perfection (other half very fussy meat eater) - veggie nut roosts tasty and veggies really fresh. Good service. Lovely cosy decor. Would definitely come again.

This is such a great place to go after a hike or just a treat. We have been many times and this is the best ice-cream in the Lakes. Staying in Hawkshead we knew there was a shop near by for our ice cream needs. The ice cream shop was the only reason why we stayed in Hawkshead this time . The first time we went on this trip there was a queue but the young lad handled it very well. The ice cream is always so delicious and well worth the price( it's a great price to what you get in London) and you get a massive scoop. Always friendly staff and very clean and hygienic shop. Awesome ice cream even when it's raining

Got to the Swan Hotel and was gonna order a snack My wife looked out of the window saw the van What a result !!! Stunning fresh pizza with the best view in the world

Beautiful food and beautiful memories created for a special birthday. Simon was phenomenal from the very start. The communication to arrange this surprise private chef experience was super easy, he was so accommodating and created a beautiful menu to meet the fussiest of eaters needs. The food was delicious, the atmosphere Simon brings is relaxed and a real personal experience. We’ve already looked at booking him again for an evening at the end of this year. Thank you Simon!

We were so happy to see pizzas back at Low Wray campsite!! It is so nice to order after a day on the water. Nomads pizzas were great about adding vegan cheese and even gave me extra olives when I asked for no red onions. Our boys ordered a sweet pizza for pudding and lived that too. The staff were lovely to our boys.

Whilst trying to amuse my two young son's on a recent visit to Cumbria I took them to the vintage farm. And while that itself is great the real highlight was The Chicken Shed cafe on the site. The food is lovely with the homemade cakes being among the best I have ever tasted. The lady who runs the place is a great host and when my 9 year old cheekily asked for a beer she passed him a bottle of child friendly shandy that made his day. There's also a wide variety of homemade ice cream available which was music to the ears of my 6 year old (and me). Even if you don't fancy visiting the farm itself the food and hospitality at The Chicken Shed is worth seeking out.

Awesome try the Kimber beer !!!

If you are a Beatrix Potter fan and are in the Lake District, I highly recommend a visit. It’s beautiful and serene. She left all her many farms to the National Trust to preserve this area’s heritage. She was a true renaissance woman: scientist, artist, naturalist, and conservationist.

Outgate Inn is a gem of a find! Amazing customer service and food was homemade and super tasty. Have a great back area which is lovely in the summer too. Definitely one we will be visiting again such a freindly family feel to this pub. A lovley country pub and restaurant, where all are made to feel very welcome. Great value for money too.

We called here after a decent walk, we were staying in Hawkshead, about a mile down the road. We loved this pub. The minute we walked in we were made to feel very welcome. The food was delicious and decently priced. They have a wide selection of beers. IPA’s and other drinks. The staff can’t do enough for you, and was busy every day we were there with locals and visitors to the area. We made it our local for the time we were there and can’t wait to return. Already looking for somewhere to stay.

We found the Terrace by chance on a cycle trip around Coniston lake. We had lunch consisting of baps filled with Rarebit and vegetarian sausage. The quality of food and coffee are excellent and the waiting staff were exceptional. Stunning view from the outdoor seating area.

Called here for a takeaway lunch, used them several times before. Service was disappointing to say the least. Not a please or thankyou from the ladies working in the shop - even when I pointed out they'd only charged me for 1 flat white! Previous reviews also highlight the fact that the staff are miserable, they respond but do nothing to address the concerns raised. Also, I would've thought that as u was the only customer in the shop on a very wet day would have been positive for them - obviously not! Not sure I'll return here.

Opciones de comida fantástica tanto desde el menú principal y las ofertas especiales. El personal era muy atento y nada era demasiado problema. Estancia 2 noches en noviembre de 2016 y ya hemos reservado la cena aquí dos noches.

Stayed for New Year, a fantastic experience. Can not compliment the staff enough, a really well run hotel with staff who cares.

We visited last weekend to entertain wedding guests. The management here are amazing, they go the extra meter to ensure everything is in place as the happy couple planned. Great working with them - just love good organisation. The function room holds about 80 guests. It has a low ceiling, and the atmosphere is good. Loading is good with a trolley. Parking is very good and well managed.