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Merienda
Keswick market square café renowned for legendary breakfasts, globally inspired menus, and exceptional specialty coffee.
In Keswick town centre
Good food is part of the day
Eating in Keswick can be as simple as coffee after a walk or a long evening meal with nowhere else to be. Cafés, pubs, restaurants and little food shops sit among the streets visitors already wander.
Look beyond the menu, too: Cumberland has its own food stories, and the town’s independent places each add something different. Start with a little inspiration, then use the listings to find the right table, takeaway or treat.
A taste of Cumberland
There is more to local food than a familiar sausage. Discover the dishes, ingredients and trading history behind some of Cumberland’s distinctive flavours.
Places to eat in Keswick
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The Round
Keswick's Market Square venue celebrating Lake District adventures with burgers, cocktails and local ingredients.
In Keswick town centre
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Brossen Steakhouse
AA rosette steakhouse on Keswick's Market Square, known for locally sourced steaks and a sharing chateaubriand.
In Keswick town centre
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Bagheera
Kerala-inspired South Indian streetfood in Keswick with curries, dosas and cocktails.
In Keswick town centre
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Casa Bella
Family-run Italian restaurant and gelateria in Keswick town centre with homemade pizzas, pasta and traditional gelato.
In Keswick town centre
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Barua Street Food
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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
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Fellpack Restaurant
Eclectic, seasonal restaurant in Keswick with innovative British and Japanese dishes, outdoor seating and walk-in welcome.
0.2 mi from Keswick town centre
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The Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden
British café in Keswick's walled garden serving breakfast, lunch and Afternoon Tea with dog-friendly seating.
1.1 mi from Keswick town centre
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The Covey Restaurant at Lyzzick
Cumbrian restaurant combining traditional British cuisine with global flavours, open daily from 5pm.
1.9 mi from Keswick town centre
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Ivy House Restaurant Braithwaite
Contemporary Lake District dining in Braithwaite village with daily changing menus featuring local, seasonal ingredients.
2.2 mi from Keswick town centre
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Falls Brasserie
Hotel brasserie on Derwentwater serving contemporary British dishes, with lake views and a walk-in wine cellar.
2.9 mi from Keswick town centre
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Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant
Award-winning pan-Asian restaurant beside the Lodore Falls waterfall, with a cocktail bar and riverside terrace.
2.9 mi from Keswick town centre
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The Restaurant & Wine Cellar
Borrowdale Hotel's dining room, with fresh local produce and an extensive wine cellar.
3.4 mi from Keswick town centre
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The Yew Tree
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Historic Borrowdale Valley pub serving Cumbrian classics, welcoming walkers and dogs, with ample parking.
6.2 mi from Keswick town centre
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Bassenthwaite Lake Station
Restored railway station café with replica steam train, afternoon teas, dog-friendly facilities and woodland activities.
6.3 mi from Keswick town centre
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The Dining Room at Armathwaite Hall
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Oak-panelled lakeside restaurant serving seasonal Cumbrian cuisine with expert wine pairings.
6.7 mi from Keswick town centre
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Lake View Restaurant
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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- 1. Merienda
- 2. The Round
- 3. Brossen Steakhouse
- 4. Bagheera
- 5. Casa Bella
- 6. Barua Street Food
- 7. Fellpack Restaurant
- 8. The Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden
- 9. The Covey Restaurant at Lyzzick
- 10. Ivy House Restaurant Braithwaite
- 11. Falls Brasserie
- 12. Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant
- 13. The Restaurant & Wine Cellar
- 14. The Yew Tree
- 15. Bassenthwaite Lake Station
- 16. The Dining Room at Armathwaite Hall
- 17. Lake View Restaurant
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