Food and drink

Lake Road Kitchen is the perfect place to stop for a special meal.

'Special' Michelin star restaurant in the Lake District that is a must-visit

The Mortal Man, Troutbeck, is up for sale

The Mortal Man, Troutbeck, is up for sale

Grade II listed Lake District pub with iconic valley views hits market

A new restaurant is coming to what was The Olive Tree

A new restaurant is coming to what was The Olive Tree

Former private chef for Tony Blair recruited at new restaurant set to open in Furness

Sticklefest is being planned for September at Lanty Slee's Stickle Barn

Sticklefest is being planned for September at Lanty Slee's Stickle Barn

'Something exciting' coming to Lake District with new beer and music festival

Simon Ulph, head chef at Rowan at Rothay Manor

Simon Ulph, head chef at Rowan at Rothay Manor

‘I went from a cook to becoming a chef’

Jeremy Clarkson with the new Hawkstone IPA & Beef Pie, plus a pint of Hawkstone IPA

Jeremy Clarkson with the new Hawkstone IPA & Beef Pie, plus a pint of Hawkstone IPA

Jeremy Clarkson beer stars in new pie at these four Cumbrian pubs

The Royal Nawaab

The Royal Nawaab

The Royal Nawaab Pyramid: Is buffet worth £31.99?

The Easy Breeze in Bowness

The Easy Breeze in Bowness

Lake District restaurant aims for 'biggest street party' for 10th anniversary

The three new chocolate bars have been inspired by iconic sweet treats.

The three new chocolate bars have been inspired by iconic sweet treats.

Supermarket releases three new chocolate bars that customers ‘need to try'

The Mission, in Windermere, is the town's highest rated café on TripAdvisor

The Mission, in Windermere, is the town's highest rated café on TripAdvisor

The five best cafés in Windermere, according to TripAdvisor

Have you visited the Bengal Rose?

Have you visited the Bengal Rose?

Cumbria's highest rated Indian restaurant with 'unreal' food and perfect reviews

Trenchers Bowness opened its doors on July 11

Trenchers Bowness opened its doors on July 11

New Lake District fish and chip shop cooking up success after opening

Double scoop of glory for Lakes Ice Cream as new flavours win Great Taste awards

Scott Fairweather, chef and author of BAIT.

Scott Fairweather, chef and author of BAIT.

Award-winning chef publishes debut cookbook of 86 Cumbrian recipes

Michelle Scrogham, MP for Barrow and Furness

Michelle Scrogham, MP for Barrow and Furness

Barrow MP praises PM's 20% cut to business rates for pubs and clubs

Here's the drinks you can get hold of at Kendal Calling this weekend

Here's the drinks you can get hold of at Kendal Calling this weekend

From Madrí to mojitos: Kendal Calling unveils drinks line-up for 2026

Have you been to the Old Dungeon Ghyll pub in Great Langdale?

Have you been to the Old Dungeon Ghyll pub in Great Langdale?

'Timeless' Cumbria pub that 'shimmers with magic' named fourth best in the UK

Marco Pierre White at Rothay Manor Hotel in Ambleside

Marco Pierre White at Rothay Manor Hotel in Ambleside

Marco Pierre White

Here’s what Marco Pierre White said about afternoon tea at this Lake District hotel

Sharing Menu Beef September Menu credit Cristian Barnett Photography

Sharing Menu Beef September Menu credit Cristian Barnett Photography

Farm to table at home as Simon Rogan launches monthly £180 sharing feast

Heft is loved by the Michelin guide and could be a great place to stop after a hike.

Heft is loved by the Michelin guide and could be a great place to stop after a hike.

Cumbrian Michelin-star restaurant that offers ‘out of this world’ experience

Chef Adam Wright (left), Forestry & Deer Manager Sam Thompson and Chef Ben

Chef Adam Wright (left), Forestry & Deer Manager Sam Thompson and Chef Ben

Holker Hall’s Wild Venison Week offers tastings and safaris with sustainable deer

A dish at Aroma Indian Dining

A dish at Aroma Indian Dining

Cumbria misses out on Asian Restaurant Awards shortlist – but these five still shine

The Brewers Fayre restaurant in Barrow-in-Furness will close from September 7

The Brewers Fayre restaurant in Barrow-in-Furness will close from September 7

Closing date of popular restaurant in Barrow revealed as chains shut all 195 UK sites

Chocolate recall issued as customers told 'do not eat' & shops urged to stop selling

Simon Rimmer, co-presenter of Sunday Brunch, will be at Cartmel Show

Simon Rimmer, co-presenter of Sunday Brunch, will be at Cartmel Show

TV chef Simon Rimmer to appear at popular Cumbrian agricultural show

Have you visited the Fellpack?

Have you visited the Fellpack?

Discover Cumbria's highest rated restaurant with more than 2,000 'excellent' reviews

Inside Ambleside's highly rated Copper Pot Café

Inside Ambleside's highly rated Copper Pot Café

Inside the top rated Lake District café serving food 'to die for'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham drinks a beer during a visit to the Hare pub in Harlow, Essex, to highlight the work the Government is doing to support the industry

Prime Minister Andy Burnham drinks a beer during a visit to the Hare pub in Harlow, Essex, to highlight the work the Government is doing to support the industry

‘Doesn’t go far enough’: Furness pub figures react to PM's business rate cuts

Golden Rule in Ambleside

Golden Rule in Ambleside

Why visitors swear by this Lake District pub for a post-walk pint

The Town Hall Coffee Shop will be closed on Saturdays until September

The Town Hall Coffee Shop will be closed on Saturdays until September

Why Barrow’s Town Hall Coffee Shop is shutting on Saturdays this summer

Dhaba restaurant in Barrow

Dhaba restaurant in Barrow

Restaurant closed down amid environmental health inspection

Hope Ryall-Thurlow, demi chef de partie at Henrock by Simon Rogan

Hope Ryall-Thurlow, demi chef de partie at Henrock by Simon Rogan

‘My plaits got tangled up in the pot washer’

Example performed at last year's festival

Example performed at last year's festival

Amy Winehouse Band to headline Coast Roads Festival this weekend

Here is a round-up of some of the most popular spots for tapas in south Cumbria - according to Tripadvisor

Here is a round-up of some of the most popular spots for tapas in south Cumbria - according to Tripadvisor

Five tapas spots in south Cumbria that diners can't get enough of

Have you visited the Drunken Duck Inn?

Have you visited the Drunken Duck Inn?

'Wonderful' Lake District restaurant tucked away from crowds named among the best

The Brown Cow Inn to open new campsite in orchard from next week

The Brown Cow Inn to open new campsite in orchard from next week

Pub to open new lost-cost, dog-friendly campsite in orchard

Take a look at our round-up of some of the best fish and chip shops in south Cumbria, including Fish-over-Chips (pictured)

Take a look at our round-up of some of the best fish and chip shops in south Cumbria, including Fish-over-Chips (pictured)

Eight must-try south Cumbria fish and chip shops that diners say you need to try

This Cumbrian hotel's bistro has been named among the UK's best local restaurants for 2026 by the Good Food Guide

This Cumbrian hotel's bistro has been named among the UK's best local restaurants for 2026 by the Good Food Guide

The Good Food Guide

The Cumbria restaurant dubbed the county’s best and loved by food critic Grace Dent

Tourists call this Lake District ice cream spot a holiday highlight

Planning bid would confirm chippy’s hot food takeaway status

The Milk Hut at High Roosebeck Farm

The Milk Hut at High Roosebeck Farm

'Busiest weekend ever' for family-run dairy business in south Cumbria

The market at Ulverston Canal, organised by Viking Ice Cream

The market at Ulverston Canal, organised by Viking Ice Cream

Popular food market returns to south Cumbria with more vendors than ever

The community fridge was first created in 2022

The community fridge was first created in 2022

Community fridge reopens despite 'large amount of food' being taken

Jess Manley, Georgina Keighley-King and Peter King from The Yan

Jess Manley, Georgina Keighley-King and Peter King from The Yan

The Good Food Guide

Lake District restaurant 'with 'best mash' named among Britain's best

Ross Bowman, head chef at The King's Arms

Ross Bowman, head chef at The King's Arms

'Seeing my uncle's pride inspired me'

Lake District restaurant named among Britain's top 100

The luxury fish and chip restaurant offers 100 seats inside and a takeaway service

The luxury fish and chip restaurant offers 100 seats inside and a takeaway service

New 100-seat chippy officially opens at the heart of the Lake District

Co-owners of Industry Kitchen Mohammed Ali and Ellie Nicholson

Co-owners of Industry Kitchen Mohammed Ali and Ellie Nicholson

Barrow 'gem' café earns top Google rating with globally inspired menu

The Brewers Fayre in Barrow

The Brewers Fayre in Barrow

Brewers Fayre pub in Barrow on the market as Premier Inn owner Whitbread exits

Boot is a village in the Lake District that visitors say you must visit - here's a guide for things to do and places to eat

Boot is a village in the Lake District that visitors say you must visit - here's a guide for things to do and places to eat

'Hidden' Lake District village with 'dramatic landscapes' you need to see

Robert Stacey, head of hospitality at Levens Hall

Robert Stacey, head of hospitality at Levens Hall

‘Becoming head chef was a turning point’

Plans for a kebab shop in the Lake District have been turned down

Plans for a kebab shop in the Lake District have been turned down

Wordsworth would have eaten my kebabs, says man as locals rage over takeaway plans

The Force Café offers visitors great views of the surrounding countryside.

The Force Café offers visitors great views of the surrounding countryside.

Family Days Out

‘Utterly perfect’ Lake District café with ‘stunning’ views of the countryside

England fans celebrate following the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico

England fans celebrate following the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2026

Early morning joy in South Cumbria as England beat Mexico in World Cup thriller