Explore Top Keswick Restaurants
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, the charming town of Keswick is not only known for its stunning landscapes but also for its vibrant culinary scene. Keswick restaurants offer a diverse range of dining experiences, from traditional British pubs serving hearty fare, to sophisticated eateries offering gourmet cuisine. Whether you're a foodie seeking innovative dishes, a lover of classic comfort food, or someone looking for vegetarian and vegan options, Keswick's restaurants have something to satisfy every palate. With a backdrop of breathtaking scenery, dining in Keswick is not just about the food, but an experience to be savored.
The bank tavern
4.4
(1787)
This traditional, low-ceiling pub offers Lakeland real ales and comfort food, plus a beer garden.
Reviews:
Excellent pub on the high street. Great selection of Cask Ales, lagers, ciders & other alcoholic drinks. Service was excellent & the lady in charge ran the place like an army major (compliment). She knew which table number people were sat at & ran the evening like a military operation. Food was top class & very reasonably priced. Fully recommend this place.
Simon Tomlinson
The Bank always has great options on the Specials board additional to their menu. The veggie burger and sweet potato fries were excellent. The Olives, Pepper Hummus and Flatbread was a really nice sharer and pretty big. Good value for £7.49 I think. Pub is traditional Lakes style with classic old pics of Keswick and good selection of ales and lagers
Paul K
Absolutely stunning food presentation and taste. We dropped in hoping for a meal this place exceeded any expectations of just pub grub. Very friendly atmosphere place was packed Saturday night
Beverley Johnson
Great traditional pub just off main Keswick shopping area and market. Stopped for lunch, good beer selection, nice selection of tasty sandwiches and baguettes. Sandwiches came with a portion of chips each which we didn't expect. Good service and quick with it.
Garry Whitmore (Dagdabear)
Lovely meal on a Saturday lunchtime. You can't book ahead and on a Saturday lunchtime it gets full so don't leave it too late to arrive! The food was delicious. We had the steak pie, Cumberland sausage and chilli con carne. All good sized portions, very tasty and served with much better veg than the usual Pub fare. Good choice of beer too. Lots of tables but comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Recommended. The menu to download on website is out of date but a recent one has been uploaded 8 months ago in a review so best to look there.
Donna
47 Main St, Keswick CA12 5DS, UK
Brossen steakhouse
4.3
(154)
Reviews:
A nice evening meal out. The decor and ambience of the restaurant was welcoming, light and open. You certainly felt like you were walking into a nice place. We were quickly escorted to our table and drinks ordered which came within 10 minutes. For starters we had ‘tempura’ sea food and chicken parfait. Unfortunately the batter was way to thick to be called tempura which was a shame because I ended up leaving over half the batter due to it being too thick and uncooked on the inside. I ended up taking out the shell fish. Which I will add. Was cooked beautifully. Very well cooked. Just a shame on the batter. The chicken parfait was very smooth and full of flavour with thick cut bread and sweet and tangy onion jam/marmalade. For mains we ordered 2x 10oz rib eye medium rare and 2 x 7oz fillet with 5 sides being 2 x chunky chips, ‘seasonal’ veg, onion rings (warning coming up) and creamed spinach. The steaks were delicious and cooked perfectly to our liking which were accompanied by a roasted tomato and shallot. The sauces again were very nice. Chunky chips were fluffy and crispy. The creamed spinach was amazing and had a nice thick layer of cheese on top. Now, the onion rings, came with a thin cheese (maybe Parmesan) sauce drizzled on top. Which wasn’t stated on the menu. Unfortunately my partner doesn’t like strong cheese so this was a big no for her. Big shame. The seasonal veg, isn’t what most would class as seasonal, more like steamed/boiled standard broccoli cauliflower carrots peas swimming in a shallow pool of water in the bottom of the cup. Overall, I would recommend and I would come again!
Tom
The food is really great and highly recommended the chateaubriand. Only let down is the service. We expected more knowledgeable staff, and at times staff were oddly slightly rude or not well trained for finer dining.
Nicky Thompson
Aug bank holiday weekend. We found this place on the main square and managed to get a last minute booking. The food is excellent!👌
carl Healey
Called here for dinner with friends one evening. A busy restaurant with a comfortable and relaxed feel. The menu has plenty of choices and options to cater to most tastes. The steaks were all cooked to perfection (fillet steak and a chateaubriand, both medium rare). What's not to love! The service was friendly and relaxed, and we didn't feel rushed at any point. Prices are reasonable. Booking is highly recommended. I would call here again. Recommended
Michael Graham
Went for my birthday, customer service and waiting staff were atrocious. My wife booked and mentioned we would like a special experience for my birthday. Whilst the waiter was taking our food order another waiter pushed his way through with the drinks, like something out of Fawlty towers. Sat us between 2 other couples so no privacy, as all sat on top of one another however the steak was great but the whole experience was ruined by the staff and the atmosphere which was like being at a wake.
Mike Lloyd
Inn on the Square, Market Square, Keswick CA12 5JF, UK
Asaya thai restaurant
4
(454)
Relaxed spot for classic Thai fare including sharing plates & veggie options with full bar.
Reviews:
Decent food with vegan options, outdoor seating, and good service. Stir fry dishes and noodle dishes can be made vegan, curries cannot. Food was good but not very flavorful. Thai veggie salad was very spicy and too many onions. Spring rolls were good.
Melanie Metz
Delicious Thai food in Stratford-upon-Avon on main busy road (can't recall street name) where all the buses travel. Had quick lunch here on way to visit Shakespeare sights. Looks like a lovely ambience for dinner too. Fresh tasty Thai food with Thai servers. I enjoyed a delicious Thai crispy duck papaya salad. Great for familes, couples, solo travelers, everyone 😀 Definitely recommend 👍
Andi August
Best Thai food I have ever had! Everything tasted amazing, was brought out promptly, and the staff were lovely
shadowtd1
Very welcoming and attentive staff. It was a very busy Saturday night but they took good care of us and even though the food took a while due to it being so busy, it was well worth the wait. Cooked to perfection. No faults. I had the veg spring rolls with a plum sauce to start with and they were delicious as was the chicken vermicelli main course. The waitress was really helpful and couldn't do enough for us, plus really friendly and chatty. Great atmosphere inside and very clean and well presented. Would definitely recommend. 😋
Dan Haynes
Beautiful atmosphere. Clearly very authentic. Staff were lovely and friendly. The waitress who served us recommended the Penang curry which was delicious. Lovely and spicy. I do think that the Green curry was a bit too liquid for my liking, but I suppose this is how it is served authentically. Prices were reasonable, especially for the area and I don’t think they applied a service charge. I’d highly recommend.
Ahmad
21 Station St, Keswick CA12 5HH, UK
Bar es keswick
4.7
(712)
Wood-accented locale with vibrant artwork, offering Mexican & Spanish tapas, craft beer & tequila.
Reviews:
Really good food the best ribs I've ever had and been able to eat with a knife and fork - so slowly cooked the meat just fell off!! Beautiful. Enchiladas also packed with the most tender roast beef. Waitress lovely and friendly as were all staff. Recommended by my son - we'll definitely be back next trip in September :0)
Amanda Herring
A great tapas bar close to the centre of Keswick, which we keep coming back to. Typically busy, so booking is recommended! Excellent food and great staff with a good beer selection, would definitely recommend!
Stephen Hornsey
Delightful tapas served in the heart of Keswick. A variety of decent sized portions and a huge range of tequilas /other drinks make this place stand out. I particularly liked the salt and pepper squid served with a smoky chipotle mayo dip and my crema catalana dessert option.
Andy Sidnell
Great food. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere with quiet music. Recommend booking if you have a large group although we did manage to get a table as walkins for 4 people. Dog friendly. Wish it was open earlier as would have been a lovely lunch spot! Definitely recommend. Even the fussiest eaters should find options they enjoy.
Emma
Bar eS is one of the best food restaurants in the whole of the Lakes! Incredible food with amazing quality ingredients used throughout. We ordered a bit too much but ate it all as it was just so nice we couldn't waste any. So reasonably priced for the quality you're getting. Staff are so polite and will answer any questions. They also stock some really nice local beers too. There's something for everyone! Will be back next time I'm in Keswick. Edit: Came back again and everything was as good as the last time! Beautiful flavours, great attentive staff. Can't be faulted.
Ryan Shaw
1 New Street, Keswick CA12 5BB, UK
Casa bella
4.4
(1552)
Italian restaurant, ice cream shop and coffee bar serving traditional and modern dishes.
Reviews:
Brilliant friendly service from start to finish! Management so friendly and servicing staff were very attentive and so friendly too!. Food was 5 Star! We will definitely be back! Thank you.
Craig Taylor
Coelia safe meal. Staff were friendly and multiple options on the menu were gluten free. I had a gluten free pizza which was really nice! They even had multiple gluten free dessert options.
Rebecca K
Had a great meal here this week on our visit to Keswick. The service was excellent. We had Rustica pizza, pollo carbonara, and garlic bread with cheese pizza. Loved the thin crust. Definitely recommend.
KP257
Amazingly tasty food served by incredibly friendly staff. One of the best Italians we’ve had in a long while - would definitely recommend!
Joseph T
Just great, tasty, no fuss food. Place was busy but seemed to be well staffed to cope with the demands. I had 4 cheese pizza but swapped the blue cheese for artichoke hearts and it was delightful, the thin base tastes better than it looks perhaps haha. My partner really enjoyed their sausage ragu and cheesecake. I had some gelato for dessert and it was really great. Would definitely recommend visiting if you are in Keswick. They also do takeaway Gelato all day.
Katie-Louise Wire (KatieLouise93)
24-26 Station St, Keswick CA12 5HF, UK
Parkside restaurant
4.2
(5)
Reviews:
Highly recommend this restaurant, we dined here last night, the guy that served us was really friendly and hard working. Our compliments to the chef too who really knows his/her stuff, the food was perfect (all three courses). Very reasonably priced too.
Jan Harris
Great food, friendly staff. Less than a fiver for a pint!
Dan Hurst
Lovely tasty food. Friendly helpful staff. Would visit again. 🙂
Donna Carson
Proprietor was asleep Literally. Nothing available 😕
Dorian Newton
Jeannette Rollet
33 Station Rd, Keswick CA12 4NA, UK
Sultan of keswick
4
(433)
Reviews:
Had a nice meal, I could've done with a tad more spice, but my wife was more than happy. Staff attentive without being over the top, service was good and prices were average by Lake District standards. Only thing I didn't notice, after reading the reviews, was any mention of service charge on the menu. I did leave a tip, as I do if I enjoy a meal, but wouldn't have done if I'd seen there was a service charge.
Tony Joe
Dined here on Saturday 15th July after a team build day with colleagues at GAP Group. Its the second time weve dined here after a fabulous meal the year before. Highly recommended and we will be back next year! Great service and excellent food. Looking forward to our next visit 😀
John Robinson
Wow amazing food, staff so friendly and so efficient and quick. They all work well under pressure. We were sitting in the two seaters by the window, and just felt very much like we couldn't talk privately, being so close to the other dining guests. That was the only thing that wasn't great. But we would definitely come again.
Hazel Somerville
Foods halal, so they say. Problem they serve drinks and alcohol seemed like same glasses. I didnt like that as I'm Muslim. Guy in charge was a brilliant host. Down side £10 service charge added onto bill (I like to decide my tip). Food was hot but nothing special, nan £3.50 was told would serve 2 it wouldn't do 1 and I'm not a big eater. Atmosphere was brilliant nice and busy. All in all was okay bait over priced won't go again but didn't regret it either. Thank you.
Jhonn Greenn
Absolutely delicious food. Dined in many many places of a similar style and have to say I was blown away by the quality, tasty, rich, and layered flavours served here. Just what you need after a day on the fells. Good service - quick enough but not rushed and a great bottle of house red wine which tasted like it could have been a much more expensive variety. All in all very good. One of us had the rajasthani (chicken) curry and one the goa pils chicken (yummy!!)….the children had chicken tikka (starters) each for a main and shared rice and chips with it. Even for these two usually fussy they loved it and even at the salad garnish!!Would definitely come back again, the carrot and lime pickle was the BEST I have ever had….and I’ve had a lot of chutneys!! Also good value. 4 of us eat comfortably for £108 incl. service with sundries, sides, beer, wine and soft drinks. 😊
Helen Hutton
5 St John's St, Keswick CA12 5AP, UK