The best places to eat and drink in Bowness
Bowness is one of the most popular Lakeland towns, meaning there are plenty of places to grab a quick lunch and a pint or a homely evening meal with a glass of wine, there’s something to suit every taste here…

  • The Magic Roundabout

Open everyday 8:30am-11pm

A great visit any time of the day, The Magic Roundabout is situated on Queens Square, Bowness and is a coffee shop, café, restaurant and bar all in one! Pop in for a breakfast and coffee on your morning stroll and return in the evening to pick dinner from the smokehouse themed menu. The bar has an extensive range of beers and gin and cocktails, keeping everyone happy no matter what your taste!

  • Hyltons Restaurant 

Open everyday 12pm-9:30pm

Placed on the quaint cobbled lane of Ash Street, Hyltons Restaurant is open for a daytime coffee and lunchtime snack as well as a relaxed evening meal. The restaurant serves traditional English cuisine along with their in house speciality Pulled Pork, which is smoked on the premise.  The restaurant doesn’t take bookings, so just walk in and the friendly staff will find you a table.

  • Urban Food House 

Open everyday 10am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm, Saturday & Sundays 10am-9pm

Formed in 2018, Urban Food House is a unique eatery ran by two close friends who aim to introduce a new style of food to Bowness. The restaurant has a strong ethos on recycling, using British materials and local suppliers. The owners aren’t only conscious about where their food comes from, the buildings interior is also made up of 90% recycled furniture and fixtures. Passionate about producing a simple menu, the restaurant serves morning brunch, lunchtime favourites including burgers and sandwiches with evening mains ranging from pizzas, burgers, loaded fries and chicken and steak mains. The menu has a range of Vegan and vegetarian options too!

  • Boardwalk Bar and Grill 

Open everyday 12pm-10pm

Set on Gilly’s Landing right on the lakeside, the Boardwalk Bar and Grill is a beautiful, contemporary eatery with tables offering wide-open views of lake Windermere and beyond hills. The bar and grill is an ideal place for meat-lover with popular signature dishes at the restaurant including Roasted Lamb Rump, Philly Cheese Steak and the Boardwalk Burger.

  • Boaters Bar 

Open Monday-Friday 12pm-10pm, Friday & Saturday 12pm-12am

A premium venue set directly on the shore of Lake Windermere, the Boaters Bar opened in 2019 and is a hit with locals and visitors. The bar serves a huge selection of craft beer including locally brewed ales direct from their own microbrewery. The bar serves tasty homemade pizzas to wash down their fabulous selection of drink! The venue comes alive on a weekend with live music, comedy stand up acts plus more fun entertainment. 

  • The Flying Pig 

Open everyday 12pm-11pm, food served 12pm-9pm

A traditional Lakeland pub in the centre of Bowness, the Flying Pig offers a fantastic selection of seasonal food, local real ales, world wines and premium lagers and ciders. Enjoy a lunchtime snack and pint beside the bars cosy fire or a relaxed evening meal with a glass wine in the restaurant area. Classic dishes include fish and chips, pie of the day, burgers and beef and chicken dishes. The pub is popular on a Sunday for its traditional Sunday Roasts! 

  • Hole in t’Wall 

Open Thursday- Monday 12pm-11pm, food is served 12pm- 8pm (Sundays 12pm-3pm) 

The oldest pub in Bowness, Hole in t’Wall is a quirky bar dating back to 1612 serving historic figures including Charles Dickens. The historic buildings original charm and character remains today with the pub attracting as many visitors now as it did throughout history, serving a wide selection of award-winning Robinsons’ ale and great British home-cooked food. Favourite dishes include steak & ale pie, fish and chips and curry which can all be enjoyed inside the pubs cosy interior beside a roaring log fire.

  • The Bluebird Café on the Bay

Open everyday 10am-5pm

A cosy little café on the bay, The Bluebird Café is the ideal daytime rest-spot to grab a breakfast before for a long hike or have a mid-day break from exploring Bowness. The café offers stunning lakeside views serving light lunches, sandwiches, tea & coffee, cupcakes and scones.

  • Bodega Bar & Tapas 

Open everyday 11am-12am

If you’re in the mood for something different, Bodega is the place to go for some Spanish themed tapas alongside a traditional Spanish bar serving homemade Sangria! Enjoy a taste of Spain set amongst the picturesque town of Bowness during lunchtime or evening.

  • Jintana Thai

Open Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm

Another Bowness restaurant offering something a little different, Jintana Thai is nestled in the centre of the town and serves freshly prepared, authentic Thai Cuisine. The building is decorated with furniture imported from Thailand including artwork and artefacts. Enjoy a wide selection of meat, seafood and vegetarian Thai dishes set amongst a cosy, authentic atmosphere.

  • Seafarers Chippy

Open everyday 11:30am-8:30pm

If you fancy a quick, on-the-go takeaway meal, Seafarers Chippy is the ideal spot. The traditional, British fish and chip shop is popular amongst locals and visitors serving classic cod and haddock dishes plus sausage, pies and burgers to enjoy on Windermere’s lakeshore.