Top Things to do in Cumbria
Top Hotels in Cumbria
- 1. Riverside Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 6. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 7. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
The 10 Best Breweries in Cumbria, England
Discover the best top things to do in Cumbria, United Kingdom including Keswick Brewing Company, Tractor Shed Brewing, Appleby Brewery, Old Vicarage Brewery, Watermill Brewing Co, Hawkshead Brewery, Jennings Brewery, Unsworth’s Yard Brewery, Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery, The Ennerdale Brewery.
Restaurants in Cumbria
1. Keswick Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
Keswick Brewing Company is a craft brewery within two minutes walk of Keswick town centre. Visit our Fox Tap bar, Beer Shop & enjoy a Tour of the brewery. Brewery Socials on last weekend of month. Brewery Tours - Enjoy the brewery tour which includes sampling a selection of our beers. Discover how beer is made, how we use sheeps wool to brew great beers and what makes our beers green! Brewery Tours Tuesday - Saturday at 11.30am & 1.30pm. Tours can be booked on-line or by phone. Pre-booking recommended. The Fox Tap - Enjoy a beer where it is brewed in our new Fox Tap bar. Open Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 5pm (for extended hours see our website) Beer Shop - with cask beer to take away, bottled & canned beers, merchandise, local gins, cider & gifts. Open Monday - Saturday 10.30 - 5pm. There is no charge for entry to our beer shop or bar. Brewery Socials - Brewery fresh beers, new releases & great street food. Last weekend of month On-line Shop - with free Brewery collection available.
Reviewed By tonyhS3959WL - Salisbury, United Kingdom
My wife (Judy) and I have just enjoyed a fantastic tour of the Keswick Brewery and tasting. Our host, Nigel, was quite superb. So enthusiastic and informative and so welcoming. An excellent visit and the samples of the ales were delicious. Can’t recommend this tour more. Only regret is that the beer is only sold in Cumbria but understandable. Can’t wait to return and sample some more and see the new Fox Tap bar open. Thanks Nigel and good luck from Tony and Judy Hodge of Salisbury.
2. Tractor Shed Brewing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Appleby Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Micro brewery in the lovely Eden valley set in. Grade Ii listed former stables. Bar and shop available. Also brewery tours and workshops.
4. Old Vicarage Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By beccyb2014 - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
The brewery and bar itself is a real gem. A rustic coach house serving a range of drinks including their own ale which was delicious and very reasonably priced We also stayed in the BnB accommodation which is in the adjacent building. We couldn't have been made more welcome and comfortable. The hosts were lovely, chatty and friendly. Everything about the accommodation and the meals and drinks was spot on it really was a wonderful experience. We stayed whilst walking Hadrians Wall but I would recommend a stay or a visit to anyone. It really is worth the trip.
5. Watermill Brewing Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By 273davyd - North Shields, United Kingdom
Much needed chill out With my wife and our cocker spaniel we opted for a two night stay Wednesday and Thursday The room was small but perfect for our needs No 8 staff here are first class very polite and keen to assist . the bar has a very well stocked range of in house brewed ales and the usual lagers and spirits seating outside comfortable and pleasant and the table service is top notch ,the food they refer to as Bar Meals, Really? Not my interpretation of a bar meal, the food is a cut above the normal bar meal in my honest opinion freshly cooked and decent portions and a decent choice on the menu breakfast is another success full English freshly cooked and not tight on portion sizes either. what I like is the place has great choice of beers great food great staff, its just got this great vibe locals and visitors just enjoying the place its a really good location you could easily walk into bowness approx 2 miles via a path/cycle route that runs alongside the main road yes not ideal I get that but its easy for anyone wanting to cut out the need for driving round and round Bowness looking for a parking space you could also leave the watermill and take the first left before you get to the main road and follow the road up this leads to many different walking routes , again its easy even for a push chair you could easily do a loop without having to walk on rough terrain. Thanks to all staff and locals alike look forward to returning in 2021 Give this place people
6. Hawkshead Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
Hawkshead Brewery - The most successful Craft Brewery in The Lake District. Based in the heart of the UNESCO English Lake District, brewers of bold, innovative beers since 2002. Internationally, one of the most respected craft brewers, with highly innovative range of award winning beers. Our beer range is eclectic and includes thirst quenching session beers, big hopped pale ales, deep dark stouts and sours, available in Cask, Keg, Bottle and Can. Brewery Tours available daily at 1pm, please call to book your place.
Reviewed By CAP100 - Coventry, United Kingdom
We visited the hawkshead beer festival in July as a party of 4. This beer festival is held twice yearly in the village of Steverley in Cumbria, and in my opinion is a must do event for real ale drinkers with over 80 different beers on tap. We had a fantastic day at the festival, and managed to sample over 20 different beers, some nice and some not so nice!!. There were live bands playing throughout the day, adding to the chilled atmosphere. There was also various food stations around the venue selling a variety of cuisines. Great day out, this is the second time we have been and will try and return in 2019.
7. Jennings Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Em2205
We visited with a mixed age group (18, 30’s, 50’s and 60’s) and had a brilliant time. The tour was informative and the guide was happy to answer any questions throughout. It was nice to see a traditional brewery without heavy mechanisation. The tasting afterwards was friendly and you could go behind the bar to pull your own pint, which added a little something extra :) We were also able to sample Jennings port and chutneys, which helped when making decisions in the gift shop! All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with lovely staff and company.
8. Unsworth’s Yard Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Micro brewery with tap bar and shop. Open every day, we will always find time to show visitors the brewery and offer a taste of our traditional ales. Situated in our licensed courtyard with our neighbours, Cartmel Cheeses & Bakehouse, Cartmel Drinkshop & Wine Snug and The Mallard Tea Shop. Late opening Friday & Saturday for stone-baked pizza, beer and wine in the courtyard.
Reviewed By LFandJF - Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom
Amazing pizzas at the weekend, take away or to sit in the yard (heaters for cooler nights) with beer from brewery or wine from wine snug. Also recommend the sharing plates from the Wine Snug, really tasty especially when followed by the unbelievably yummy cheesecake. Just a really chilled place with every one of the small businesses complimenting each other.
9. Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
The latest offering from Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery Co. Ltd is the Royal Barn. A community-spirited beer hall with 20 pumps of cask and keg craft ale as well as a fully stocked world beer bottle bar (take-away available). With regular music and entertainment evenings Open 7 days a week. Newly installed the coolest COVID safeguarding you will see!
Reviewed By Rossergruffydd - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We searched the town for somewhere relaxed and open on a Monday and nearly gave up. This beer hall is coffee serving as well and was full of families, etc relaxing in a very comfortable atmosphere. A talented visitor was playing the piano and little ones were dancing to it. Coffee was very good as was the food, however the eating thing isn't their strong point, but 'so what' in terms of the overall experience. Watch out for the traffic wardens - a current story is of a warden who was told of a lady lying ill in a shop and fined here anyway. The disgusted owners paid her fine. Almost as bad a Penrith if you go there!
10. The Ennerdale Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Ennerdale brewery is a micro brewery located in Rowrah which produces fine craft ales. We can facilitate brewery tours of up to 30 people including a walk round our brewery, brewing demonstration and tasting session. We cater for private or corporate events. We have a Brewery Tap which can hold 120 people for a function and also serves bistro type food along with fine wines and premium spirits.
Reviewed By Shelleynoel - Gloucester, United Kingdom
Just popped in for a quick lunch with our 3 Golden Retrievers after a local swim in Ennerdale Lake... wow what a pleasant discovery! Really friendly and helpful staff who were happy to get a water bowl for our dogs, we sat outside and had an amazing lunch! I had Homemade steak and ale pie and hubby had a Cumberland sausage baguette... served with lovely fresh veggies inc a lovely cauliflower cheese and proper chips... yes real fried chips ????lashings of gravy too! Fabulous lunch and so unexpected! Well done to the team there for creating such a lovely environment and quality food ????
