The best places to eat and drink in Ravenglass

Ravenglass may be small, but there are plenty of places to enjoy a tasty lunch, an evening meal or a simple coffee and cake! Here are some of the best pubs, cafes and restaurants in and around Ravenglass… 

  • Ratty Arms 

The Ratty Arms is open daily from 11am until late, serving lunch from 12-2:30pm and evening meals from 5:30-8:00pm.

Under new ownership, this historic railway pub serves an excellent range of ales, lagers, ciders and spirits that can be paired with delicious pub grub!

View the menu and find out more here: https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/plan-your-visit/the-ratty-arms

  • Inn at Ravenglass

Open everyday 11:30am-12pm

Situated inside a 17th century inn building, the Inn at Ravenglass is a traditional pub overlooking a pretty village green providing views over to the seaside. Enjoy a refreshing pint of lager outside on summer days or a classic real ale beside the wood burning stove during colder months. This is a great pit stop for a pint however the pub focuses on serving quality drink and doesn’t serve food. The nearby sister venue The Pennington Hotel is less than a minute away and serves lunch and dinner. 

  • Pennington Hotel

Open everyday 11am-11pm

The Pennington Hotel is a historic inn combining classic, traditional food with a contemporary interior offering high quality meals made with locally sourced ingredients. The hotel sits just a stones throw away from the seaside, the western fells and Muncaster Castle, making it a perfect spot to relax at the end of the day.  The hotels Estuary Bar & Grill offer both light bites and homely meals which can be enjoyed either in the restaurant, courtyard bar or the intimate ‘Morning Room’. Local favourites on the menu include Cumberland sausage, steak & ale pie, beer battered Haddock and Wholetail Scampi. The hotel’s seafood can’t get any fresher, using locally caught fish right from the sea you eat beside! 

  • Bower House Inn

Open everyday 12pm-11pm

Nestled between Mitredale and Muncaster Fell in the Eskdale valley, the Bower House Inn is a charming, character-filled coaching inn dating back to 1751. The Inn is ideally situated for welcoming tired hikers who have been exploring the stunning surroundings. The pubs local ales and classic food dishes can be enjoyed beside a roaring fire in the cosy snug during wintertime, or in the splendid beer garden in summer. The pubs menu incorporates local ingredients as well as their own herbs and vegetables grown on site. The menu generally follows a traditional theme serving Cumbrian classics like fish and chips and burgers alongside some international twists including Mexican wraps and Cajun chicken.