Lake DistrictEntertainment

Entertainment in Lake District

  1. A

    Café 26

    Knightsbridge comes to Keswick at this groovy wine-bar, decked out with leather bench seats, burgundy paintwork and plenty of velour cushions. Oenophiles will appreciate the extensive wine list, and if you enjoy yourself just a little too much, there are several contemporary rooms above the bar.

    reviewed

  2. Mint

    Sleek and very chic, this designer bar oozes urban style, from its deep chocolate-coloured sofas to its shiny chrome fixtures and pared-back decor. There's free internet access and an early evening happy hour, but the real club action kicks in at weekends.

    reviewed

  3. Black Bull

    Quality pub grub right in the middle of Coniston village: the Cumberland saus­age is particularly noteworthy, as are the house-brewed ales, including Bluebird Bitter, Old Man Ale and Winter Warmer Blacksmiths.

    reviewed

  4. Travellers Rest Inn

    This sturdy 16th-century pub on the A591 road from Grasmere has all the trappings of a quintessential Lakeland inn, including slate-fronted fireplaces, oak-beamed ceilings and a bevy of real ales.

    reviewed

  5. B

    Brewery Arts Centre

    Excellent arts complex with two cinemas, gallery space, cafe and a theatre hosting dance, performance and live music.

    reviewed

  6. C

    Dog & Gun

    With its low ceilings, tobacco-tinted walls and wooden booths, this old Keswick boozer makes a fine place for a swift pint and a plate of nosh.

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  7. D

    Theatre by the Lake

    Lakeside theatre showing drama, music and other live events.

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  8. E

    Royal Oak

    This old whitewashed inn is the best pub in Ambleside, with hearty pub mains, good ales and a busy outside terrace.

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  9. F

    Zeffirelli's Cinema

    A two-screen cinema next to Zeffirelli's Restaurant, with extra screens in a converted church down the road.

    reviewed

  10. Ring O' Bells

    For more traditional drinking, try the the Ring O' Bells, which stands on consecrated ground.

    reviewed

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  12. G

    Olde Fleece

    For more traditional drinking, try the traditional Olde Fleece.

    reviewed

  13. H

    Burgundy's Wine Bar

    For more traditional drinking, try Burgundy's Wine Bar.

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  14. I

    Royal Oak

    This old whitewashed inn is the best pub in Ambleside, with hearty pub mains, good ales and a busy outside terrace.

    reviewed

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  16. Traveller's Rest

    With its sputtering fires, deep seats and inglenook bar, Grasmere's 16th-century coaching inn still makes a fine place for a steak pie or a hotpot, accompanied (of course) by a pint of Jennings Bitter or Cockerhoop.

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  17. Ring O' Bells

    Another reliable town boozer where even the beer is blessed: the pub stands on consecrated ground next to the parish church.

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  18. K

    Burgundy's Wine Bar

    Don't be put off by the wine bar tag – this is one of Kendal's cosiest places for a drink, whether you're after a quality Pinot noir or just a pint of ale.

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