Location: Kendal
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Best British food near Kendal, England, United Kingdom
Best British restaurants nearby. Discover the best British food in Kendal. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for British restaurants near you.. Kendal /ˈkɛndəl/, anciently known as Kirkby in Kendal or Kirkby Kendal, is a market town and civil parish within the South Lakeland District of Cumbria, England. Historically in Westmorland, it is situated about 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Windermere, 19 miles (31 km) north of Lancaster, 23 miles (37 km) north-east of Barrow-in-Furness and 38 miles (61 km) north-west of Skipton. The town lies in the valley or "dale" of the River Kent, from which it derives its name, and has a total resident population of 28,586, making it the third largest settlement in Cumbria behind Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness.
Things to do in Kendal
10. Corner 124
Overall Ratings
4 based on 811 reviews
Contempory, european style food & drink Fresh & exciting changing menu Same owners since 2002 Open 7 nights a week from 5.30 pm and saturday lunch times 12 - 1.45 pm All dishes are freshly prepared in our own kitchen
Reviewed By Kazza9173
I'd visited the previous incarnation of Corner 124 - Deja Vu - several times. I'd always found it a bit dark and dreary. However the new decor is a winner.We visited for a birthday meal. The menu had a great selection of meals for all kind of appetites. I had the seabass on risotto and my friend had steak. Portions are good and food is piping hot.
9. Baba Ganoush
Overall Ratings
4 based on 462 reviews
Coffee shop, sandwich bar and Deli with tables to sit in or takeaway. Additional seating is available in the Canteen located a little further down the yard.
Reviewed By steveissy
Fantastic cafe restaurant with delicious food. It was a struggle to choose as everything looked delicious. We had cauliflower frittata & three salads all were tasty and moorish! We managed to find room to share a lemon shortbread which was amazing too. Highly recommend this place. Behind beales store, dog friendly too.
8. The Wheatsheaf
Overall Ratings
4 based on 385 reviews
The Wheatsheaf is in the heart of the charming hamlet of Brigsteer, between the parishes of Helsington and Levens, and only three miles from Kendal. Snugly settled under the limestone escarpment of Scot Scar, charming lanes ad path ways leads to the Lyth
Reviewed By Cholomley
Arrived on a Monday evening without a booking and we were admirably looked after. Very good food and excellent service.
7. The Moon Highgate
Overall Ratings
4 based on 752 reviews
Family ran restaurant set over two floors in the heart of Kendal. Seasonal contemporary food. Open for lunch, pre-theatre and dinner.
Reviewed By Howi58
Visited several times during my current break in Kendal. The food is consistently excellent and the owners and staff are a joy - so friendly, helpful and welcoming. Highlights have included tangy and delicious mackerel pate, wonderful, melt-in-the-mouth chicken and a sublime fresh fruit trifle. All the ingredients in the cooking are first rate and the value is excellent.
6. Cottage Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
Traditional cafe
Reviewed By Chris M
Do you need gluten-free? This is the place for you. Practically the whole menu is gf. Take the pies, for instance: so good that non-gf diners compliment the pastry, without being aware that it is gf. And the cakes... The cooking is excellent, the quantity is plentiful, and the service is friendly and swift.Just - go there.
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5. The Black Labrador
Overall Ratings
4 based on 543 reviews
The Black Labrador is a traditional country pub serving home cooked food with all ingredients being locally sourced along with local real ales.
Reviewed By AnitaT947
We booked a table for a Sunday afternoon and were initially seated on a very small table so asked to move as we were planning to share starters. The starters we chose were really good, especially the mezze platter with guacamole, hummus and feta salad - but please serve an adequate amount of pitta bread for the volume of the dips! The haloumi sticks were delicious with the cheese still soft - just lovely. Three of us had the Sunday roast - pork for me and beef for two - this is probably where we went wrong as nothing was particularly hot, and the beef was overcooked - it was 6pm so maybe that was the issue as my husband chose a steak with peppercorn sauce off the main menu and his dish was very good. Service was good and we sat in a nice, light dining room. I would eat here again but unless I came actually at lunchtime on a Sunday would eat from the main menu.
4. Greenhouse Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
Two rosette awarded restaurant, offering a contemporary menu with a strong emphasis on local produce. We offer three different menus; a daily changing three course menu at £34.00 per person, an individually priced main menu and Cumbrian Tasting Menu. Gues
Reviewed By oscinio
This was fine dining with plenty of food. Great service by all staff and the quality of the food was exceptional. Well worth a visit as they have offers on the menu for 2 or 3 courses from a set menu and the food is still freshly prepared.Thank you for your fantastic review of The Greenhouse Restaurant. I have shared your kind words with my teams in the restaurant and kitchen. See you again soon.
3. The Joshua Tree
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
The Joshua Tree is a delightful fully licensed Cafe & Bistro in one of Kendal's oldest buildings. Coffee Shop by day & our 'Famous' Starter & Pudding Club held monthly in the evening Tucked away in one of Kendal's historic yards - a lovely sunny courtyard
Reviewed By YorkshireCol
We initially missed this place as it's tucked away behind the shops in Kendal. It's a sweet little place with great service and super food!
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2. 2 Sisters Cafe at Plumgarths
Overall Ratings
4 based on 632 reviews
Reviewed By 551SteveN551
Just stopped here on the way back down south, meeting family for breakfast. The full English was excellent; meaty sausages and good bread to tip my beans and egg on top of. Great farm shop next door too which sells a million gins and lots of yummy things. Would definitely stop here again when meeting the Lake District branch of the family.
1. Yard 46
Overall Ratings
5 based on 113 reviews
Charming courtyard cafe, oozing with historic character, serving a modern light cafe menu. You can catch Yard46 at The Factory Tap serving sourdough pizza on Tuesday evenings too ;)
Reviewed By realjamil2019
Visit Kendal with my wife on a sunny weekend, and had a lunch! I would recommend this place as its lovely food and service is how it should be! The owner came to our table and ask if everything was okay, our answer was YES! So if you're in Kendal and want a good not average lunch, go to Yard 46,and you will definitely NOT disappointed!
