Enjoy a bite to eat in one of the restaurants or cafés in the valley, a couple of which are in walking distance, or venture into the nearby town of Keswick.
Borrowdale Gates Hotel
Grange-in-Borrowdale, Keswick
CA12 5UQ
Tel. 017687 77204
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The Borrowdale Gates serves an excellent Sunday lunch (12:00–13:45) and evening meals, open to non-residents.
Grange Bridge Cottage Tea Shop
Grange-in-Borrowdale, Keswick
CA12 5UQ
Tel. 017687 77201
Riverside location that makes it a perfect lunch or afternoon tea stop on a sunny day.
Grange Cafe
Grange-in-Borrowdale, Keswick
CA12 5XA
Tel. 017687 77077
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Located in the Grange village, the cafe serves simple traditional snacks, sandwiches and homemade soups. A great place to stop during a walk.
Flock Inn Cafe & Tea Shop
Rosthwaite, Borrowdale
CA12 5XB
Tel. 017687 77675
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Homemade food served in the tea room at Yew Tree Farm. A haven to return to after rambling the fells or cycling the local passes. Open early February to mid November, 6 days a week 10am–5pm (closed Wednesdays).
Hazel Bank Country House
Borrowdale, Keswick
CA12 5XB
Tel. 017687 77248
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Non-residents are welcome for a set 4 course meal served with canapes and finished with coffee and truffles. Booking is essential.
Langstrath Country Inn
Stonethwaite, Keswick
CA12 5XG
Tel. 017687 77239
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Traditional with a modern, rustic twist, excellent quality Lakeland dishes using only the finest local ingredients.
Lodore Falls Hotel
Borrowdale, Keswick
CA12 5UX
Tel. 017687 77285
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Choose from their 2 Rosette award winning Lake View Restaurant for imaginative lunch and dinner menus, Mizu Pan Asian Cuisine, or coffee, lunches and afternoon tea in the Lake View Lounge and Terrace.
Mary Mount Hotel
Borrowdale, Keswick
CA12 5UU
Tel. 017687 77223
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The hotel’s restaurant has spectacular views across Derwentwater to the fells beyond. They offer an extensive lunch time menu between 12–2pm (4pm weekend and during the summer). Bookings are recommended for larger groups and for dinner in the evenings which is between 6–9pm.
The Borrowdale Hotel
Borrowdale, Keswick
CA12 5UY
Tel. 017687 77224
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The menu is prepared with the finest fresh ingredients and includes a traditional roast carvery from their silver serving trolley. Experience true tradition at the Borrowdale Hotel and enjoy a 4 course Sunday lunch which has been famous amongst the locals for many years now.