The best places to eat and drink in Windermere

Windermere is one of the most popular Lakeland towns, meaning there are plenty of places to grab a quick lunch and a pint or homely evening meal with a glass of wine, there’s something to suit everyone here…

  • The Pig

Open every Sunday Thursday: 12pm-10pm, Friday & Saturday 12pm-11pm. Food is served from 12pm-3pm then 5pm-8:45pm

A café and bar in the centre of Windermere High Street, The Pig is the perfect respite from a day exploring to enjoy a light lunch, afternoon drink or a home cooked dinner. Dishes are prepared using fresh, local produce with a changing, seasonal menu. Popular meals include classics such as fish and chips, burgers, pork belly, Cumbrian sausage and mash and the café’s unique ‘Pig Platter’ consisting of a range of pork nibbles.

  • San Pietro Windermere Restaurant 

Open Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-9pm

An authentic Italian restaurant situated in Windermere’s centre, San Pietro is home to exquisite dishes prepared by former Marco Pierre White chef Jason Turner. Professionally cooked favourites include wood-fired pizzas, fillet steaks, classic pastas and fresh seafood such as mussels, scallops, giant king prawns and Dover soles.  The beautifully cooked food can be enjoyed amongst a contemporary styled restaurant; an ideal place for a date night.

  • The Crafty Baa

Open Monday-Sunday 12pm-11pm, food is served 2pm-9pm

A unique, quirky bar and eatery in Windermere and Keswick, The Crafty Baa is an award-winning bar showcasing over 100 different craft beers including 2 of the world’s strongest beers; Snake Venom at 67.5% and Beithir Fire at 75%! Try if your brave enough, or you could just stick to the classic cask ales and ciders washed down with a bit of the pubs own street food. Snacks include everything from pork pies and scotch eggs to chilli and hot dogs. The bar also host regular live music sessions from 8pm on Sunday-Thursday nights with a variety of music from local acoustic players to jazz nights.

  • The Smith

Open everyday 5pm-11pm

Nestled away in an old railway building close to Windermere Station, The Smith is a cosy pizzeria and bar selling delicious pizzas, locally sourced coffee and a large selection of tap beers. The bar has a pretty outside terrace decorated with fairy lights for summer nights and a snug corner inside with seats beside a roaring log burner for winter evenings.

  • The Lamplighter 

Open everyday 12pm-3pm-then 5pm-9pm

A family run bar and restaurant, The Lamplighter is set in a beautiful stone built venue in the heart of Windermere. The restaurant is ideal for both a lunchtime snack or an indulgent four course evening meal, serving classic homemade food such as fish and chips, burgers, steaks, curry and ‘the best Sunday lunch in Windermere!’  Enjoy food and locally brewed ales amongst relaxed yet contemporary surroundings.

  • The Elleray 

Open Monday & Tuesday 12am-10pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12am-11pm

A cosy pub in the centre of Windermere, the Elleray is a hotel and pub with a traditional yet modern feel. Guests can enjoy local cask ales beside a real log fire washed down with some tasty pub grub home cooked with locally sourced ingredients. The pub also hosts regular entertainment including quiz nights and live music.

  • Prince of India 

Open everyday 5pm-12pm

For a taste of India in Windermere, a trip to the Price of India is sure to fix your curry cravings.  Situated beside Windermere’s railway, this classic Indian restaurant serves high-quality, authentic dishes within a comfortable and stylish dining environment. Enjoy your meal with a glass of wine or an Indian Cobra lager.

  • The Little Chippy

Open Wednesday- Monday 4pm-8pm. Fridays 12pm-2:30pm, then 4pm-8pm.

If you fancy a quick takeaway lunch or dinner, you can’t go wrong with traditional, British fish ‘n’ chips. Windermere is home to a classic fish and chip shop ran by a local couple serving sustainably soured fresh fish and chips made using British potatoes. The couple prides themselves on only using the freshest free-range cod and haddock with owner Mark coating the fish in his secret recipe batter!