Merienda
Keswick market square café renowned for legendary breakfasts, globally inspired menus, and exceptional specialty coffee.
In Keswick town centre
Eat well in Keswick
Italian, Indian, pan-Asian and steakhouse kitchens in town, and hotel dining rooms by the lake and in the valleys.
Most of Keswick’s restaurants are in the streets around the market square, close enough to walk between after a day out. There is Italian, Indian street food, pan-Asian cooking and a steakhouse, alongside kitchens making the most of Cumbrian produce.
Outside town, hotel restaurants in Borrowdale, at Portinscale and towards Bassenthwaite make an evening of it, with the lake or the fells close by.
Every restaurant here is a member of the Keswick Tourism Association. Open one for details and how to book a table.
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Keswick market square café renowned for legendary breakfasts, globally inspired menus, and exceptional specialty coffee.
In Keswick town centre
Keswick's Market Square venue celebrating Lake District adventures with burgers, cocktails and local ingredients.
In Keswick town centre
AA rosette steakhouse on Keswick's Market Square, known for locally sourced steaks and a sharing chateaubriand.
In Keswick town centre
Kerala-inspired South Indian streetfood in Keswick with curries, dosas and cocktails.
In Keswick town centre
Family-run Italian restaurant and gelateria in Keswick town centre with homemade pizzas, pasta and traditional gelato.
In Keswick town centre
Indian street food and bar in Keswick's heart, serving dosas, wraps, curries and Indian cocktails. Dog-friendly with Saturday lunch service.
0.2 mi from Keswick town centre
Eclectic, seasonal restaurant in Keswick with innovative British and Japanese dishes, outdoor seating and walk-in welcome.
0.2 mi from Keswick town centre
British café in Keswick's walled garden serving breakfast, lunch and Afternoon Tea with dog-friendly seating.
1.1 mi from Keswick town centre
Cumbrian restaurant combining traditional British cuisine with global flavours, open daily from 5pm.
1.9 mi from Keswick town centre
Contemporary Lake District dining in Braithwaite village with daily changing menus featuring local, seasonal ingredients.
2.2 mi from Keswick town centre
Hotel brasserie on Derwentwater serving contemporary British dishes, with lake views and a walk-in wine cellar.
2.9 mi from Keswick town centre
Award-winning pan-Asian restaurant beside the Lodore Falls waterfall, with a cocktail bar and riverside terrace.
2.9 mi from Keswick town centre
Borrowdale Hotel's dining room, with fresh local produce and an extensive wine cellar.
3.4 mi from Keswick town centre
Historic Borrowdale Valley pub serving Cumbrian classics, welcoming walkers and dogs, with ample parking.
6.2 mi from Keswick town centre
Restored railway station café with replica steam train, afternoon teas, dog-friendly facilities and woodland activities.
6.3 mi from Keswick town centre
Oak-panelled lakeside restaurant serving seasonal Cumbrian cuisine with expert wine pairings.
6.7 mi from Keswick town centre
Fine-dining room at the Inn on the Lake with seasonal menus and views over the gardens to Ullswater.
8.5 mi from Keswick town centre
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Visit Keswick lists 17 restaurants, all members of the Keswick Tourism Association. 7 are within half a mile of the town centre; the others are around Keswick, including Portinscale, Braithwaite and Glenridding.
Merienda, The Round, Brossen Steakhouse, Bagheera, Casa Bella and 2 more are within half a mile of the market square.
Yes. One of the 17 welcomes pets: Barua Street Food. Check each listing for its own rules on dogs.
One of the 17 lists parking: The Dining Room at Armathwaite Hall.
The Yew Tree says it is family friendly.

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