TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Cakes all top class and made on premises. Hot food from£7 up to £12. Dog friendly outside patio with glass screens and overhead infrared heaters...."

Rebecca Adamson

Shefali Saxena

"Mars Bar slice that's a must! We were here for Coniston Powerboat Speed Records Week, so it was busy all the time. The staff were amazing, friendly..."

Cath Lovell

Steam Bistro

95/100 (5638 ratings)

Slow Braised Blade of Beef

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Full Veggie Breakfast

Pasta

Cakes

Fig Blue Cheese Roasted Walnuts and Palma Ham Salad

Salad

Lamb

Jubilee Victoria Sponge

Chicken Wrapped in Bacon with a Olive Oil and Pesto Mash

"We were lucky to get in here after a cancellation because it's defo the place to eat if you want something special in Coniston. By the way, did I..."

Philip S.

"We love Steam. First visit since they opened up again after covid. They are not licensed, so you take your own alcohol and are only open Thursday,..."

Sarah Cork

"Amazing food!!! Chris was welcoming and attentive giving recommendations off the menu but I suspect it was all amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed all our..."

Anne O'Neill

"I can keep this review short... The best 3 course meal I have eaten (and I eat out a lot) in the UK for as long as I can remember!!! The decor,..."

Martin Roberts

"A Very Special Thank you to the Staff at The Steam Bistro, who were so Very Helpful and Accommodating in helping me out with a Table for 2, Despite..."

Russell Nicholson

"Absolutely amazing food! Such a nice chill vibe and really nice pleasant staff. Best meal we’ve had out in a long, long time and everything is so..."

Lauren Jade

"A wonderful and cosy place. The food and coffee were excellent. The staff are friendly and patient. They helped customise our order. Their patty with..."

Bhavana Peri

"5 stars are not enough to rate this amazing little family run bistro. We went for one of their pop-up evneing openings andI can honestly say that..."

Brendan Hassett

"Top quality food which was very reasonably priced. The bang bang chicken burger was incredible. By far our best meal in the Lakes so far and..."

Laura bond

"chefs across UK shoud come here to see how sunday roast should look and taste. best roast i ever had and it's only..."

m k

"A wonderfully unique menu, a wide range of choices all sourced locally. Very friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Book ahead as they are very..."

Zoe Horseman

The Terrace - Coffee House And Restaurant

94/100 (1158 ratings)

Fruit Scone & Americano Coffee

Peach Cake

Toasts

Sandwiches

Beetroot and Carrot Cake with Chocolate Truffle

Burger

Cumberland Sausage & Black Pudding Sausage Roll

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"A beautiful place with amazing views, plus an extensive vegan menu! Had sausage and rosemary mash with a rich and deep gravy and Greek salad. Some..."

Peter Murphy

"Lovely place for cuppa and a scone or a scone...however you pronounce it locally (and I know you just did both..."

steve wallace

"They bake everything onsite. I gad a great pasta dish for lunch. Giant scones come out of the oven around 11 am. The man who helped me was..."

Nettie Atkisson

"A terrace with a wonderful view of Coniston and offering equally good food making it one of the best places in the lakes for lunch. If the weather is..."

Stuart Williams

"Really wet day, couldn't cook for myself but they were open. Amazing pizza and I know my pizza. Lovely service so welcomed, fantastic food. When I..."

James Jones

"Have visited this coffee shop nearly every year for the last 20 years. Recently renovated a back room for more space. Good cakes and coffee. Great..."

Paul Wigan

"Beautiful views from the terrace (my pictures don’t do it justice) of Coniston Water. The staff were accommodating and the food was more than..."

Piyush Patel

"We love it here and visit whenever we go to the lake. The staff are always so friendly, service is speedy and food/drinks are delicious. Incredible..."

Lydia Houghton

"Such a brilliant place! Fab menu, great service, lovely atmosphere. We can for some festive Christmas crafting which was wonderful, kids loved it,..."

Sally D

"Absolutely stunning view. Swiss like vibe. Definitely a recommendation. Getting there is quite a challenge the roads are extremely..."

Tommy Piyatamrong

"Called in today as rare to find cafe open in lakes on a monday have to say it was sooo nice, staff lovely and food good and nutritious, window seat..."

Ayo Walters

"Vegan cauliflower curry was excellent, 10/10. Oat milk available for coffees and a vegan cake option which was choc orange and absofruitly delicious...."

Jessica Wood

"Perfect location and perfect food. I was a bit worried about the lack of options on the menu, however , I shouldn’t have worried. The food was..."

Jackie Lambert

"We were there on a very wet day which was a shame as the views were lovely. Limited menu with some interesting food which was very nice...well mine..."

Christine Phillips

"Lovely place, lovely peoples, free car park, tasty foods, and beautiful surrounding. I love..."

Jozsef Matrai

"This is not your average museum cafe. Amazing mains and freshly baked cakes on one of the best terraces in the Lakes, with a good selection of drinks..."

Moray Macdonald

"Nice Korean chicken and lakes IPA..."

Antony Beaumont

The Green Housekeeper Cafe

94/100 (2808 ratings)

Tomato and Pepper Soup

Ham Cheese and Tomato Toastie

Sylvia Special

Toasts

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Ham and Cheese Toastie

Jacket Potato with Tuna Mayo

Welsh rarebit

Cheese Salad Sandwich

Cakes

Vegan Raspberry Cake

Jacket Potato with Cheese and Beans

Toast

Hot Chocolate with Cream and Marshmallow

Salad

Cream tea

Coffee and Bakewell Slice

Chili

Vegetarian quiche

Giant Scone

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"A very warm welcome, every item on my breakfast was delicious. Latte was perfect. The toast portion was large and came with nice butter I think the..."

garry inglis

"Absolutely amazing full English with gorgeous views! We had our lab so couldn’t sit inside but got the best of both worlds and got to enjoy..."

Sophie Thompson (Star Spa)

"Such a lovely place to eat! The staff are so kind and friendly. We stopped to have soup on a cold day and it was perfect. The gave us the perfect..."

Halima M

"Lovely little spot in Coniston with divine views all around you. Really lovely staff, and even more wonderful customers - the card machine wasn’t..."

LiziiBear

"Lovely little coffee shop which I stumbled across by accident walking into the village from the YHA. Both the staff were so friendly and the homemade..."

Emma

"Had a nice meal here today, food was very nice. The staff were polite, the prices about average for what you would expect and they don't rip you off..."

Jamie Titchener

"Quite disappointed I haven't stopped here sooner to be honest.. what a place! I'll be dropping in regularly moving forwards. The food is beautiful,..."

Kyle Henderson

"A really lovely atmosphere here. The two girls working here were straight to the point but friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed a lovely pot of tea with..."

Luke

"We visited this cafe on a trip in August 2023. We visit loads of cafes on our family adventures but always refer to our visit to this place. My..."

Barry Jones

"Wonderful home made scones with a hot cup of tea on a cold wet..."

CT S

Swallows & Amazons Restaurant And Cafe

Scone with Butter & Jam

Coffee

Paté with Apple&Raisin Chutney

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"The place was very cute and the scone with the clotted cream was delicious! Service was friendly and parking was easy to get to. Family..."

Malgorzata Mical

"Wow, wow & more wow. The most beautiful setting for a cafe EVER!! The views were breathtaking over Coniston Water to the Coniston Old Man. Super..."

Becky

"Absolutely loved this place. The location is stunningly beautiful. We went in half term when the weather was 22 degrees and not a cloud in the sky...."

Laura Fernandes

"Stunning views from a quintessential period property where Peter Rabbit could easily peep out of at any time. Well-kept gardens with homegrown..."

Alyson Mitchell (at.morecambewieners)

"Driven out of Brantwood by the crowds. Peaceful oasis just down the road lovely food and charming friendly ladies in charge. Step round the far..."

Nic Hallam

"Absolutely gorgeous setting. Food 💗💗 the pate is just the best I've ever had. Need to time better for the scones . They looked amazing..."

lynsey baptie

"Enchanting buildings, wonderful welcome, great views, superb menu with the very generous servings of well prepared local ingredients. I cannot..."

David Palmer

"Beautiful little tearoom- stopped for Coffee+ cakes- + a few wines! View is spectacular across Coniston Lake- so relaxing + peaceful- nice little..."

Karen Kennedy

"Fabulous location for sitting outside, traditional lakes farm house, food is expensive however we felt the quality of what was served was worth it,..."

Lynn Veitch

"Stunning restaurant on the banks of Coniston Water. It’s famous for appearing in the Swallows and Amazons film. Food was superb. We had sandwiches..."

John Livesey

Meadowdore Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place to stay. Despite arriving very late because of the train strikes, the owner was waiting up and gave us a nice warm..."

Gareth Taylor

"The Meadowdore is a wonderful place to stay. The accommodation is roomy and comfortable. We were given a suite of rooms and a bedroom each which as..."

Mbrierley144 Brierley

"Lovely touches, fresh milk for tea, Yorkshire tea bags, lovely towels and robes. Great location, breakfast and areas to sit and relax. Fantastic..."

Adam Dring

"We've recently stayed here and can't give enough praise. Beautiful room (Swirl How), imaculately clean, friendly and helpful hostess, and the most..."

Heather Beckett

"Hosts Paul and Frances went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect, highly..."

Darren McSweeney

"A 3 to 4 star rating. Good points you got a pot of hot water to freshen your tea pot which was good. Breakfast was okay, nothing fantastic but..."

Terri Jones

"Paul, Sharon and Alecia/Alesha were the most lovely and accommodating people we have met. The bed super comfortable with a spotless bathroom. Very..."

Dale Leggoe

"Great place to refuel after a long walk or just to enjoy an Ice Cream on a hot day. They offer a good range of sandwiches, toasties and baguettes. It..."

Stuart Williams

"Cute B&B and a lovely hostess! I usually don't like eating a (vegetarian) English breakfast, but this one was really good..."

Elise Van Oosten

"Prices are good for a tourist spot in the lakes however, my meal wasn't the best. The fish batter was very greasy. But the soup we ordered was very..."

Daniel McTigue

"Great breakfast. Two of us had the veggie breakfast and the other full English. Very nice and was filling. It's not cheap, but nowhere in Coniston..."

Dave

"Friendly staff, made anything we wanted with no fuss. Cheese and ham salad sandwich , bread was lovely . Would recommend the blackberry scones..."

Sarah Green

"Great cafe in Coniston, we placed our order and were given a tag, which buzzed when our order was ready so we could go and collect it. The food and..."

Helen Johnson

"Had a 2 night stay here on a B/B basis. Rooms beautifully clean. The choice of breakfast was very varied with something for everyone. A thoroughly..."

Margaret Wallwork

"Absolutely brilliant. Café serves wholesome food; breakfasts are top class and the family suite we are in is fantastic. Owners are attentive. If..."

Peter Walker

"Stayed in b and b. Very clean and well set up. Breakfast is at set time each day (8:30-9:30) and was always delicious. High quality ingredients and..."

Martin Loughbrough

"Friendly cafe that does a great breakfast. It's a good place to set yourself up with a good breakfast before heading out for a days walking. The food..."

Geoff Spain

Holland's Coffee & Eating House

"Best cake and coffee in Cumbria, relaxing and friend,y environment and free..."

Debbie Roosa

"Nice, dog friendly cafe with good service. Not a huge variety of hot veggie options which is why it's a four from me. I enjoyed a panini and a dairy..."

Katie Mansell

"Great staff. All the food you need in the morning before going on a hike, and it's delicious. Coffee is good, try the cumbrian..."

Sophie London

"Best coffee in Coniston I reckon. Very friendly lovely people. You'll need to go into training if you have the wonderful full English..."

Phil Lister

"Spacious and light atmosphere. Great Full English. Scrambled eggs on toast just perfect. Staff friendly. Best place for breakfast in..."

Sue Scrivener

"Had breakfast here for two days and was absolutely lovely! You can see that their products are fresh and locally sourced! So tasty and full of..."

Jade Singh

"Good café, coffee fine but only one size. Food quality is..."

Nigel Dykes

"Called in for breakfast, good food and polite staff. Been twice while in Coniston and recommend a..."

Andrew Stringfellow

"Great breakfast and reasonably priced ...much better than the food on offer in nearby pubs and pleasant..."

Michele Ryan

"Excellent chilli and delicious cake! Friendly service. Just what we needed after a cold wet..."

Edward Rogers

"Only really had coffees and ice cream here, can’t really fault it although the ice cream was expensive (was delicious..."

Lloyd Smale

"Lovely little cafe/tea-room. Friendly staff...dog friendly..."

Nigel Monckton

"Lovely cafe with a tasty menu. Dog..."

Rick Warren

"Very nice food, pleasant staff, dog..."

A J

"Fantastic breakfast served here all local..."

Alan D

"Good coffee, we got a takeaway for the bus to..."

Bridget moody

Herdwicks Cafe

89/100 (9218 ratings)

Brie and Bacon Toastie

Fruit Scone with Clotted Cream and Jam

Yewtree Farm Herdwick Lamb & Mint Burger

Baked Potatoes

Casserole Mash in a Giant Yorkshire Pudding

Scrambled eggs

Sausage and Bacon Bun

Fish Finger Sandwiches

Chili

Cheese and Onion Toastie

Wheelchair Accessible

"I forgot to take photos of the Bacon and Egg baps before they were gone !! Suppose it says it all. Four large bits of bacon and runny egg ! To nice..."

Matt Hart

"We have been in here a few times for drinks in a morning & decided to have a spot of lunch in here today. We went for toasted sandwiches which were..."

Louisa Smith

"Come here for food instead of the hotels on the high street. Lovely service, great food and amazing views. Not to mention the fact that it's off the..."

Crystal H

"Wonderful Dog Friendly Cafe Absolutely fantastic coffee shop in Coniston. We had teacakes and coffee and both were excellent. The coffee and walnut..."

Helen K

"First walked in me with polite welcome Seems nice friendly place mixture of people Just had a coffee bought to you with table service some table and..."

Dean The Drone

"Nice cosy little cafe . Very welcoming with dogs. Definitely recommend. Came on the bikes from coniston..."

SCHULTZY

"Very dog friendly cafe - amazing tea and cake on a drizzly day. Black pudding sausage roll was lovely. Staff came straight over with a dog treat for..."

Kelly Black

"This was a nice cafe. We didn't have a meal, just a coffee and cake. The coffee was really nice. The cafe itself has plenty of indoor and outdoor..."

Louise Green

"Service was superb, very friendly on a cold and wet day. Very accommodating and engaging with our little boy. Food and drinks were spot on. Thank you..."

Mike

"Called in for 2 coffees, a cheese scone & a huge black pudding & sausage roll. The sausage roll was bloody lovely!! Great service with a smile...."

Colin Burn

The Yewdale Pub

86/100 (1477 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best bar service I’ve ever had, would highly highly recommend. Top food, ordered the mezze platter to start followed by the ballotine chicken and..."

Tom Bradfield

"A great place for a drink and good food. Food is not served all day so watch the timings. Thomas the bar man is so friendly and will recommend a..."

Karen Lupton

"we really enjoyed our stay here.such a lovely place with very friendly staff.our room was very clean & comfortable & the meals were delicious, I can..."

Chel Priest

"Stayed in Coniston Village for couple of nights. We stopped at Yewdale Inn for dinner and then had breakfast in the cafe the next morning! Great..."

Bea Panczyk

"The service in this place was amazing. Tom the chap behind the bar went above and beyond our expectations. So much so we booked in for dinner that..."

Vanessa Hubbard

"Very friendly and excellent food I had a couple of gins which I had not tried before . The food was well presented and very tasty. I would recommend..."

Julia Brown

"Fabulous little place with very friendly staff and absolutely delicious food at a very reasonable price...will definitely return in the..."

Karen Turner

"Excellent food and wonderful staff! Highly recommend a visit after a long day in the..."

Elizabeth Main

"We had a one night stay. The staff were incredibly helpful, kind and welcoming. They advised us on which walks would suit us the most. Our evening..."

Bernard Muldoon

"Amazing place to stay. Great food wonderful friendly staff. Clean luxurious rooms. Hope to stay again soon. Keep up the good work. Yours sincerely Mr..."

Matthew Treadwell

"It was lovely service and amazing food ...the best ploughmans lunch we'd ever eaten..."

Loredana Foulger

"Excellent welcome and outstanding food. Found space for us even though we hadn't booked. The food was of a really high quality and the fish was..."

Emma Walker-Palin

"friendly staff good choice of beers same for the food, great place to sit outside when the sun is..."

Kelvin Lewis

"Visited the Yewdale on a trip to Coniston …what a lovely find! Very polite and helpful staff guided us to a dog friendly table, and we were..."

Katrina Wilson

"Came here for lunch with my girlfriend, the food was really nice and reasonably priced. We later came back for a few drinks in the evening and were..."

Isaac Parker

"We were obsessed with the food at the Yewdale Inn! Went there for a bite to eat on our first night had the Cumberland sausage and a pizza. Both out..."

Sara Blackmore

"Wow. This has to be one of the best parts of our holiday. We spent an afternoon in Coniston as we were staying nearby and wanted somewhere for a..."

evie scarborough

"Went here after some paddleboarding on Conniston. Nice friendly staff and they are dog friendly. They have a wood fired pizza oven and we had pizza..."

Ian Taylor

"We were staying over the road at the Black Bull. Popped in for a couple of drinks, really good atmosphere and excellent friendly service. Booked to..."

Simon Pemberton

"Great location, pizzas were really good. Dog friendly, we brought ours inside and there were plenty of others too. Service was great - we were served..."

Katherine Rabey-Bennett

"Great food menu and service. We went in once for food and another two times for a drink (or two!) On our week in Coniston, it was lovely. Dog..."

Lee Teasdale

"We actually stayed next door and we all eat here. Really friendly, easy to book and we were all looked after with kids to do some colouring in. Food..."

Master Splinter

"We stopped off for food yesterday, and we were delighted with the food and the pub it's self. Staff were very friendly and professional, and our..."

Lee

"Came here for a meal on Friday, really nice atmosphere and good food. Could tell the staff where very busy but still gave us great service, really..."

Abigail K

"Can get really busy but I think the staff manage really well regardless. They are always friendly and do their best. Food is good too. It's the kind..."

Josie Channing

Crown Inn, Coniston

84/100 (1843 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Cider

Beer

Roast Beef Sunday Lunch

Crispy Fish and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"The bald welsh barman was very friendly and helpful. We stayed for three nights and the food and beer was excellent . All the bar staff were friendly..."

Julia Brown

"fab place, Gareth and Emily and all of the staff were brill, great food, great beer, fantastic location, cracking stay....what a beautiful..."

Tim Reynolds

"Really great food, lots of local ale choices, Sky Sports for the football, friendly staff, quick service! Couldn't fault it. Myself, my sister and..."

Clare Ydg Scammell

"Went for lunch there today as a party of 15,staff very friendly and accommodating,food was excellent and everyone enjoyed there mains and..."

Allan Roe

"Simple menu but the food is very nice, huge portions and I couldn't finish it all. Nice decor and warm welcome, would definitely visit again an I am..."

Gareth Jones

"Great pub in a fabulous location. Food was really good, Steak and ale pie and scampi and chips. Great quality and great portion sizes. Just what..."

Ali May-Watson

"Fabulous food. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Lovely room! Great range of Gins (We tried them all). Very dog friendly. Can't wait to go back in..."

Lynne Rose Chatterton

"First time here for my wife and i we had Steak and Ale pie totally amazing taste the Vegitables if they had been any fresher they would have been..."

Andrew Curtis

"Over night stay while we did the Lakeland Night run recce from Ambleside to Coniston.. Room was fab, food was excellent and Breakfast brilliant and..."

Steve Smith

"Can't rate the rooms as we only went for lunch. Staff were very friendly, good humoured and efficient. The pub was really nice inside, its cosy, with..."

Edward Palfreyman

"Popped in for a drink after a long walk with the dog. It was very busy, always a good sign. Had a look at the menu and booked a table for the..."

Lee Teasdale

"Lovely comfortable room with lots of nice touches (premium tea & coffee, fresh milk in room, excellent bath/shower). Very friendly and helpful staff..."

Anna Watkinson-Powell

"We had a wonderful stay at the Crown Inn in Coniston. Diane and the team made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The hotel was busy and had a..."

Stuart McDonald

"We were on a coach trip in the Lake District. We had a short break in Coniston to have a browse around. We were on our way home and decided to go..."

Barbara Lysko

"Excellent bar area with varied seating for everyone. The rooms are spacious and well provided. The staff are all well trained and attentive. Great..."

Roger Ellis

"A great find in the heart of Coniston. Friendly and attentive staff, great food and drink and rooms that have everything you need. You can walk out..."

Andrew Rogers

"I was perhaps over expecting for an abundance of pubs and restaurants in Coniston (or maybe didn't look properly) However this Robinson's pub was..."

Brook Bracewell

"Stayed for one night whilst walking the Cumbria Way. Room was really practice and comfortable - fridge in room with cold water and fresh milk for..."

John Turner

"Stopped in for a few beers on a day where the rain never stopped. The pub was clearly newly refurbished, and as such was very nice. More importantly..."

Colin Burn

"Called in here after a long walk, not to busy, just right for us with 2 dogs. Had a drink each and some soup(£5 i think)and posh fish fingers(£9)..."

Dave Collinson

"Had a superb early evening meal, The Beef Pie, Barnsley Chop, Gammon, and Steak were all very well prepared and presented, all were delicious, the..."

alasdair chambers

"Only stayed 2 nights. Exactly what we were looking for. Excellent service by all the staff especially after a busy Christmas and new year. Rooms were..."

Darrell Cooke

"Booked for food the last two nights. Service was amazing, food great even though it was a new menu the staff were getting used to. Thank you so much..."

Maxine Cormack

"We stayed for 3 nights. The whole place was immaculately clean and our room was cleaned every day. The staff were pleasant, welcoming and..."

debra thompson

"I didn't stay over , just needed to use the carpark which is patron usage only, was quite supprised not to be ripped off by buying a drink, they..."

Stephen Millen

"Went twice in one week, food and service both fantastic each time. Clean and high quality interior that strikes a good balance between traditional..."

Ed Pearson

"Gorgeous 3 day stay over Christmas, the hotel is just beautiful, dog friendly rooms stunning, little extra touches, dog treat boxes, Christmas day..."

Sara Millar

The Black Bull Restaurant

83/100 (2098 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stayed last weekend and all I can say is what a lovely comfortable stay it was. The room we stayed in was great, clean, tidy and everything you..."

Brian Hern

"Stopped off here for a Sunday Roast. Initial impressions were that it hadn’t had a decor job for quite some time, although this added to the charm..."

Rickm2711 _

"Bliss little pub - I was refused a table in The Crown which is over the road even though I arrived at 4:45pm and the table wasn’t reserved until..."

L

"We thought we might be in for a good day when we got the last space in a public car park. Finding the Black Bull was the icing on a good day. Nice..."

Warren holt

"Dog friendly traditional pub right in the centre of Coniston, loads of beers/ales from the adjacent brewery.....perfect! We had a couple of bar..."

Lee Teasdale

"Stunning pub and a fantastic atmosphere. We enjoyed a simple pint of cider and some chips but easily could of stayed all evening if we weren't..."

Lauren Smith

"Had a 2 night stay, a very welcoming pub, a great selection of ales brewed on-site, outstanding food but above all, the service of bar staff and..."

Simon Pemberton

"Brief stop after climbing the Old Man of Coniston for a pint and some chips. The service was warm and friendly. The chips were spectacular and the..."

James Briggs

"Wonderful pub with a connection to the Coniston Brewery, so outstanding selection of well kept beer 🍻 Food was lovely too, I enjoyed a very..."

Simon Varney

"Fabulous selection of beers, brewed in the pub’s own microbrewery. We tried the Old Man bitter and Bluebird XL — both delicious. We had a cozy..."

Sue Carney-Gannon

"People leaving 4-star reviews for this place makes me despair. This is the best pub in the Lake District - maybe the world. I make a point of trying..."

Alex Garrido

"This was a return visit but about 7 years since our last one. Had not changed still friendly bar staff and they serve Coniston Blue Bird beer and..."

Peter Bentham

"This is an Inn in the real sense of the word. Real ale brewed in the adjoining brewery, all day food and rooms aplenty. The Black Bull is home to not..."

David Niner

"Great local English pub serving micro brewed beer from the coniston brewery next door. The ales were traditional English ales and were high quality...."

Nathan Eaton

Sara's Indian Restaurant And Takeaway

83/100 (4723 ratings)

Garlic Chilli Chicken Massala

Poppadoms and Chutney

"We had booked beforehand, but it wasn't full on the Friday night we went in here. Great food at a reasonable price. My friends had tandoori chicken..."

Dave

"Went here whilst staying in the area for a weekend. Didn't book but were accomodated very well and seated quickly regardless. Reasonable prices and..."

Ollie Gregory

"Fitted in our party of 8 at short notice, really great tasting food and very friendly service. They do get busy with their take-away service as so..."

Jools

"We have been using Sara’s Indian since it opened about 8/9 years ago. Every time the food is perfect and extremely tasty, very good value and the..."

Alison McArthur

"I don't normally leave reviews but I feel I have to with Sara's Indian.. I was staying on Coniston for one night and thought I'd try it. All I can..."

Ariana Sailing Team

"Vindaloo was excellent, just a touch salty but good. Wife had Tandoori prawns, she said they were fantastic. Lots of sides that were also equally..."

Justin Robinson

"Lovely food and great friendly service. We were really impressed with the tasty Onion..."

Anthony Gagola

"Some of the best food, of any kind, I've ever had, it is byob and cash only but as long as you know this in advance, the perfect place to eat any..."

Bob Cassidy

"Popped in to get a takeaway whilst staying in the area. Good Indian food at a very reasonable price. Would..."

Bethan Lloyd

"Food was very tasty, staff were friendly, welcoming and professional. When we visited the restaurant, it was BYO for alcohol but they were still..."

Jay C

"Great food - well balanced spices for flavor not just heat. Good range of really different dishes. Bring your own alcohol though and they only take..."

Dave Lloyd

"Absolutely fantastic food really polite and helpful staff A real..."

Scott Vickery

"Such a great spot! Amazing food and lovely staff. Pabz/Babz- is such a welcoming host and a great chat. Sorry if we got your name wrong..."

Holly Elizabeth

"Always good. Bring your own drinks. Staff great. Food also great. Naga Jalfry and South Indian Garlic chicken to be..."

Hebs

The Black Bull Restaurant

83/100 (2098 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stayed last weekend and all I can say is what a lovely comfortable stay it was. The room we stayed in was great, clean, tidy and everything you..."

Brian Hern

"Stopped off here for a Sunday Roast. Initial impressions were that it hadn’t had a decor job for quite some time, although this added to the charm..."

Rickm2711 _

"Bliss little pub - I was refused a table in The Crown which is over the road even though I arrived at 4:45pm and the table wasn’t reserved until..."

L

"We thought we might be in for a good day when we got the last space in a public car park. Finding the Black Bull was the icing on a good day. Nice..."

Warren holt

"Dog friendly traditional pub right in the centre of Coniston, loads of beers/ales from the adjacent brewery.....perfect! We had a couple of bar..."

Lee Teasdale

"Stunning pub and a fantastic atmosphere. We enjoyed a simple pint of cider and some chips but easily could of stayed all evening if we weren't..."

Lauren Smith

"Had a 2 night stay, a very welcoming pub, a great selection of ales brewed on-site, outstanding food but above all, the service of bar staff and..."

Simon Pemberton

"Brief stop after climbing the Old Man of Coniston for a pint and some chips. The service was warm and friendly. The chips were spectacular and the..."

James Briggs

"Wonderful pub with a connection to the Coniston Brewery, so outstanding selection of well kept beer 🍻 Food was lovely too, I enjoyed a very..."

Simon Varney

"Fabulous selection of beers, brewed in the pub’s own microbrewery. We tried the Old Man bitter and Bluebird XL — both delicious. We had a cozy..."

Sue Carney-Gannon

"People leaving 4-star reviews for this place makes me despair. This is the best pub in the Lake District - maybe the world. I make a point of trying..."

Alex Garrido

"This was a return visit but about 7 years since our last one. Had not changed still friendly bar staff and they serve Coniston Blue Bird beer and..."

Peter Bentham

"This is an Inn in the real sense of the word. Real ale brewed in the adjoining brewery, all day food and rooms aplenty. The Black Bull is home to not..."

David Niner

"Great local English pub serving micro brewed beer from the coniston brewery next door. The ales were traditional English ales and were high quality...."

Nathan Eaton

The Ship, Coniston

71/100 (1756 ratings)

Cumberland Sausage Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Amarillo Pale Ale Hand Pulled Real Ale

Homemade Steak and Ale Pie

Sunday Dinner with a Trio of Meats

Beef

salt and pepper chips

Steak Fries with Cheese

Prawn cocktail

Beef and Chicken Sunday Lunch

Chicken Goujons with a Sweet Chilli Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"My wife and I stayed here at the weekend with our two children and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The new owners (Jean and Peter) made us feel very..."

Carl Bromilow

"What a cracking meal , love coming to Coniston. But have never visited the shop inn before . Huge genourous portions . I had the steak and black..."

Paul Harris

"Food was spot on...brisket pie....mmmmm deffo recommend this..."

Mick Bullock

"Great little pub in a beautiful spot. Jean and Tony are so hospitable, plus good beer, delicious food and I will definitely be coming here..."

Cheralyn Bratley

"A hidden gem on the outskirts of Coniston, A great selection of local craft beers, my favourite being the Dizzy Blonde. The manager is one of the..."

Paul Campbell

"We had a great traditional pub meal here... excellent lover in onion gravy. Really friendly staff and lovely..."

John Howley Ruth Howley

"Called in and had a wonderful meal .Lovely friendly atmosphere aswell. Would..."

Phil Baden

"Just returned from a weekend in Coniston. We ended our travels in The Ship Inn both nights, a few well earned pints and fabulous food. Very welcoming..."

Emma Burgess

"Came in throughout the week for drinks and food during our stay. The food, drink and atmosphere is lovely and the bar staff are very friendly lead by..."

Chris Millett

"Good local ale, I tried dizzy blonde and loved it. Good food i had lamb shank very nice, the wife had lasagne and said it was very good. The staff..."

Mick Brown

"Excellent place to eat , food lovely , lovely atmosphere Jean and Peter are very friendly..."

Karen Baden

"We called in for a little drink whilst camping at Coniston Hall, lovely warm welcome and fantastic owners and staff, will definitely be back again..."

Lisa Maden

"Absolutely love this place when we visit coniston, the owners are lovely people who make you feel more than welcome with a great sense of humour and..."

Jodie Louise Burns

"Called in at this lovely little, dog-friendly, pub on the outskirts of Coniston for a latish lunch on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Recently..."

John Carter

"Lovely food, lovely beer, lovely location, friendly staff. A well-priced pub for the location with everything you’d want from a traditional pub..."

Damien Baxter

"What a little gem ! So clean and welcoming. Fast service beautifully kept Robbi's pint 😋 Deffo recommend and visit again. 💟 baby George..."

Wendy Bagshaw

"Excellent well managed pub. Old world charm mixed with an up to date decor. Good food and drinks. Cosy fire if it's cold, and tables outside if it's..."

Cathie Mackenzie

"Took a booking last minute for a family of four as we had been on the lake and needed some food. I can imagine you'd need to book usually as it was..."

James Bull

"What a great find! A very welcoming place with lots of atmosphere. Menu is classic pub food and nicely done, service was prompt, good selection of..."

Stuart

"Lovely welcoming atmosphere, real log fire and great food. All newly refurbished, the pub looks amazing. A credit to the new..."

Natasha Clements

"This pub is a brilliant place iv been going here for many..."

Craig Green

"Lovely recently refurbished pub. Stylish interiors but cosy. A delicious lunch was had for 2 at the best table and cosiest chair. Tasty, honest food,..."

Susan Davies

"Super friendly place! Food was quick and delicious and reasonably priced, and they let us camp in the car park 👍🏻 dog friendly..."

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