Pubs & Bars
Keswick boasts a wide variety of dining and drinking venues to suit every taste. Whether you are seeking the warm atmosphere of a traditional pub, the contemporary flair of a cocktail bar, or the inviting charm of a speciality coffee shop, there is something for everyone.
Many places in Keswick are especially welcoming to dogs, making it easy for pet owners to relax and enjoy their visit without worry.
Local restaurants and cafés cater thoughtfully to both hikers, who might be seeking a hearty meal after a day exploring, and families looking for a comfortable spot to dine together.
The Bank Tavern - Main Street
A traditional Lakeland Inn serving Cask Marque quality real ales and an extensive, quality food menu. Dogs are only allowed on the stone floored areas.
(One of our favourites!!!)
Bar Es - New Street
A large range of drinks – craft beers, cocktails, and spirits. With an extensive range of Mexican inspired tapas dishes, cooked using fresh ingredients, with plenty of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Dogs are welcome in the downstairs area.
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Craft Beer Keswick - Packhorse Court
Keswick has been introduced to craft beer! tucked away in Packhorse Court, Craft Beer Keswick stocks some of the best local beers, beers from across the country, ciders and spirits!
You can sit in or takeaway too!
The Dog & Gun - Lake Road
A cosy little pub with an open fire – several real ales and is very popular, so get there early for a good table.
Home of the famous Hungarian Goulash!
The Fox Tap - Brewery Lane
Enjoy a beer at the Brewery’s Fox Tap bar. Up to 6 cask and 4 keg beers available along with bottled and canned beers, spirits, wines, ciders and soft drinks including Vegan, Gluten Free and low alcohol.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 2 – 7pm.
The Packhorse - Packhorse Court
The Pack Horse is an old fashioned traditional pub in Keswick, which stocks a fantastic range of draught beers, lagers, ciders & fine wines. Great quality and range of local food.
Quiz night on Wednesdays and music most Friday & Saturdays.
The Pheasant - Crosthwaite Road
10 minutes walk across Fitz Park from here, a traditional pub serving high quality food and local ales with indoor and outdoor dining options.
Booking for food is recommended – which speaks for itself!!! (Dogs only allowed in bar area.)
The Pocket - Lake Road
The Pocket makes (in our opinion) some of the best pizza in Keswick!
Selling real ales and local craft beers alongside many from Belgium!
Live music and events every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
The Square Orange - St John's Street
The “Squorange”, is an unexpected gem found with a full bar, speciality coffee menu, freshly made stone baked pizzas, tapas and live music evenings.
The Wainwright - Lake Road
Opposite George Fisher – quality real ales and good quality food. Proudly providing up to eight real ales, including from Cumbrian breweries!
Can often get quite busy (and for good reason!).
