The best restaurants serving Other international-cuisines food in South Lakeland North West

Popped in here for a cocktail- stayed for 2. Lovely little place with friendly staff and brilliant cocktails. Breakfast martini was the nicest cocktail I’ve ever had. So sad we don’t live locally or this would be a regular haunt. Will definitely visit again the next time we’re over this way.

We had a fantastic evening at Gilpin Spice, the food was exceptional and the service warm and attentive. A special thank you to the lovely blonde waitress who looked after us so well (apologies for not being able to name) friendly, accommodating, and exactly how I would love all service to be, brilliant. We really appreciated being moved to the kitchen bar so my boyfriend could watch the chefs at work. The atmosphere, the food, the whole experience was fab. If only we had a Gilpin Spice in London!

All I wanted was a bowl of soup and some bread. Not much to ask… I am gluten free and pleased to see lots of gluten free options including the soup. I chose the spicy cauliflower but was told I couldn’t have the bhaji or croutons, which is absolutely fine, but then was told they do not offer gluten free bread and never do!! Humm ok bit strange. I asked was it because of the cross contamination and she said no. They just don’t offer it! Plus they do gf cakes and other times so it couldn’t be cross contamination. Ok so when I asked do I have to still pay £7 the normal cost for croutons bread and bhaji she said yes very bluntly. Very disappointing in a vegetarian, whole food cafe! Plus the soup was very watery and over spiced. Sadly I will not be returning!

Fabulous spot. Very welcoming staff! Would be nice if, during colder months the fire could be lit. Went to a fab 50th party too here last year!

Popped in here a couple of times over the weekend for drinks. The place has a new owner who was telling us of his future ambitions for the place and it looks very promising. He had an artist on Saturday evening and the place was packed which was good to see and the atmosphere was great. Hope this is a sign of things to come and wish him all the best. We will be back later in the year.

Booked this place for a dinner for 4 people Friday 28th Feb 1900hrs. I received an email from themThursday 27th Feb to confirm we were still honouring the booking. Turned up for the meal on the Friday only to find the place closed. I phoned the restaurant and a bloke answered it. He explained that the ovens were broken and he had informed all bookings that he was closed. I informed him he had missed me to which he offered me a bottle of wine on a next booking. If you look back on tripadvisor he has done the same thing May 2023 and Jan 2025. Book with caution.

Charged £13.90 by blonde lady behind the bar for half a pint of alcohol free san Miguel and one 330ml bottle of GF Peroni disgusting! Lovely pub setting inside BUT no signal no guest WiFi would avoid if just wanting a drink, would look elsewhere such a shame as looked very nice when driving past