Location: Hawkshead
Top Restaurants in Hawkshead
Top 10 British food in Hawkshead, Ambleside, England
Reviews on British food in Hawkshead, Ambleside, England. Hawkshead is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, which attracts tourists to the South Lakeland area. The parish includes the hamlets of Hawkshead Hill, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the north west, and Outgate, a similar distance north. Hawkshead contains one primary school but no secondary school and four public houses.
Things to do in Hawkshead
10. Swallows and Amazons Tearoom & Restaurant at Bank Ground Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
The Swallows and Amazons Tearoom & Farm Shop/Restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. We serve light as well as hearty keep warm meals, homemade cakes, luxury ice cream and hot & cold drinks. We also have a great selection of wine and local
Reviewed By Ros S
We visited for an evening meal with Grandparents, parents and grandchildren. Craig the host was brilliant, explaining the menu and ethos of the farm perfectly. Nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful food in beautiful surroundings. Would defiantly recommend and would love to go back.
9. Steam Bistro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 747 reviews
Reviewed By andy b
We booked this before our trip from Jersey, very glad we did on the night all tables where full. The food was exceptional good my wifeâs vegetarian was Devine also my none meat free meal. We got a cold bottle of wine from the pub next door as thereâs no Licence. Not a problem just take it with you or beer. The staff open it not a problem. Recommend this five star eating house to all. The menu is for a mind blowing problem to choose all local food. And very freshly cooked. The staff where fantastic. It made our last night in the lakes.
8. The Kings Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
A truly traditional Lakeland inn. Good food, real ales, bed and breakfast accommodation and self-catering cottages. A arm welcome awaites at the Kings Arms, Hawkshead, which lies in the heart of the English Lake District in the beautiful. The Inn, on Hawk
Reviewed By PeterReigate
We were in Hawkshead all day for an evening concert in the church so we actually had three visits to the Kings Arms during the day. First up was our arrival in the village, meeting up with family and enjoying some lunchtime refreshment. Excellent food if a little on the top side for price (but this is the Lake District).Good selection of local beer.After an afternoon walk we enjoyed a pre-concert snack. Again excellent. Good sized portions.Then finally after our concert we enjhoyed a relfective drink.If visiting Hawkshead again we would head straight for the Kings Arms
7. The Red Lion Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By michael m
arrived a little early at the Red Lion soaking wet because of the storms but they wouldn't let us into our rooms until 3pm, bit bad we thought. We had a drink while waiting and noticed that the wrong meals kept coming out for other guests this happened four times while we sat there. Next morning at breakfast they got our order wrong and we had to reorder the lady blamed the kitchen staff, they forgot my Wife's breakfast and she had to wait nearly an hour to be served very poor indeed. the evening menu was very limited with not a lot of choice for meals. The rest of our stay was ok with a nice room and a huge tele, the bed was fine but the en-suite was tiny and we only managed to use it once. All in all not a bad stay but I don't think that we shall be returning. micannemac
6. Kings Arms Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
A truly traditional Lakeland inn. Good food, real ales, bed and breakfast accommodation and self-catering cottages. A warm welcome awaites at the Kings Arms, Hawkshead, which lies in the heart of the English Lake District in the beautiful. The Inn, on Haw
Reviewed By stressedoutdad
Visited on a Tuesday lunch. Typical homely pub as you would expect here. No airs and graces, just good ale and good pub food. Nice roaring fire, reasonable prices, fast service, allows dogs in the bar area. Not much else I can say. Hits the spot for us and would have no hesitation in going back again.
5. Queen's Head Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1056 reviews
Reviewed By alisdairt
We were actually stopping in another hotel in the village, but we were walking around and called in here to have our evening meal. The place has recently had new owners. The menu choice was not massive, but something for everyone. The meals we had were gammon, pie, and chicken burger. All meals were very good, and they realised they missed the cheese off the burger, so brought a complete new one out... but we were happy with just a slice of cheese. Desserts very nice also. Nice range of beers, and a lovely friendly service all evening.Hi AlisdairtThank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your experience here. We hope to welcome you back to The Queens Head in the future
4. Outgate Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 401 reviews
Reviewed By John W
For our rather damp week in The Lake District - but nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable - we took a cottage in Outgate. Opposite, across a small paddock with sheep is The Outgate Inn. After a long drive in heavy rain the line of least resistance was dinner there. A decision well rewarded. Excellent beer and food to match. More 'homely' than 'fine dining' the portions are more than ample with a varied menu plus specials. Such is the size that we did not dip into starters or puddings but going by what we had thwy will be top rate too. Between the two of us over our three evenings we sampled six dishes. Not one disappointed but in particular the Duo of lamb Chops were delisiously succulent and the Beef Hotpot stunningly good.That we went three times speaks words; added to which it was comfortably full each time.Service was swift, friendly and efficient.Loved it!Thank you for the great review and we are glad that you enjoyed your visits with us and we look forward to seeing you again.
3. Sun Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 783 reviews
Reviewed By 99Boxster
We stopped by the Sun for dinner whilst camping in Hawkshead. Very friendly welcome and good selection of real ales. We ate the mushroom risotto and the veg curry, both of which were really tasty. Would happily return next time we visit the area.
2. The Hillthwaite Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
The Hillthwaite restaurant in Windermere offers creative English cuisine with a modern twist.With home-cooked Lakeland food using the freshest Cumbrian produce. Meat from Lake District farms has a leaner, tighter texture, a slightly darker colour and a un
Reviewed By TrishFB138
Excellent in every way: lovely location overlooking the lake in the distance, pretty terrace garden to sit in the sunshine, beautifully furnished, clean and beautifully decorated, relaxing, excellent customer service, lovely afternoon tea, and family owned for fifty years (we met the owner, Marjorie, who still pops in to keep things running smoothly). We had a lovely, relaxing time sitting in the bay window overlooking the terrace with the lake in the distance, followed by afternoon tea in the dining room with the same view. It has a swimming pool, steam room and sauna which we didnât use as it was so nice just sitting and relaxing in the sumptuous lounge. And the bonus is that they welcome dogs. I can thoroughly recommend it - you must go!
1. The Gaddum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Set in the very heart of the Lake District at the beautiful 19th-century Brockhole House, The Gaddum Restaurant is renowned for amazing seasonal lunches and the best afternoon tea in the Lake District. Think attentively created locally inspired dishes, th
Reviewed By Alan0806
The Gaddum is situated in the main building at the Brockhole National Park Visitors Centre. At the moment they are only open from 1100-1600 which is a shame as the menu seems to be more aimed towards fine dining and not the usual lunch menu you will find in the majority of Lake District restaurants. Unfortunately my wife and I were the only customers which is a shame as the food was excellent and very reasonably priced. My had a main course and a desert each plus drinks and it was just over £50. My wife had Bream Blackened cauliflower, pickled cauliflower, capers, seaweed. Followed by Banana ParfaitBanana jam, elderflower, summer berries, caramel .I had the Pan Roasted Duck BreastCrispy figs, fig & liquorice puree, Roscoff onion followed by the Brockholeâs Moss Covered WallDark chocolate creÌmeux, pistachio, caramelised white chocolate .If we had been to a high end restaurant anywhere in the Lakes in the evening and eaten this meal we would have been more than happy and would happily have paid twice the amount.I hope that the Gaddum becomes a success as the setting, service and food are wonderful.
