Pubs & Local Restaurants

The Ullswater Chippy at the Ullswater Holiday Park serves great Fish & Chips and more.

Open: Tuesday - Sunday 17.00 - 20.00 (closed Monday & Tuesday)

Where: Watermillock, Ullswater Holiday Park

Distance: 1.5 miles

Website: The Ullswater Chippy

Get a takeaway pizza at The Quiet Site wood-fired pizza restaurant.  

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 17.00 - 19.30.  Friday & Saturday (and school holidays) 17.00 - 20.30

Where: Watermillock, The Quiet Site

Distance: 2 miles

Website: The Quiet Site

A Georgian mansion nestled on the shores of Ullswater in Watermillock, offering breathtaking views of Lake Ullswater.  You can enjoy refined dining at the Regency Restaurant and relax in cozy lounges with open fires.

Where: Watermillock

Distance: 500m walk through the woodland

Website: Leeming House Hotel

A charming 18th-century pub perched above Ullswater.  It offers sweeping views, roaring fires, and a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere perfect for walkers. The pub serves hearty, homegrown Cumbrian fare, from Sunday roasts to pie and steak nights, with live acoustic music on Fridays.

Where: Watermillock

Distance from New Lodge: 1.5 miles

Website: The Brackenrigg Inn

A contemporary country hotel nestled on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. Set within 18 acres of rolling parkland, dining options include the elegant Rampsbeck Restaurant, casual bites in The Living Space, and wood-fired pizza at the lakeside Glasshouse.

Where: Watermillock

Distance from New Lodge: 1.6 miles

Website: Another Place

A charming, award-winning dining spot nestled in the heart of Pooley Bridge housed in a historic building that once served as the village blacksmith’s and later the post office — offering seasonal tasting menus that showcase local and foraged ingredients.

Where: Pooley Bridge

Distance: 3 miles

Website: 1863

Pooley Bridge Inn offers hearty home-cooked meals, with an outdoor courtyard and garden. 

The Crown Inn delivers boutique style with a riverside restaurant and is dog friendly.

The Sun Inn, has a classic pub fare and friendly atmosphere.

Together, these pubs create a vibrant hub for walkers, food lovers, and anyone seeking a pint with a view in one of the Lake District’s most picturesque villages.

Where: Pooley Bridge

Distance: 3 miles

A beautifully restored 17th-century village pub nestled in the heart of  Askham — think roaring fires, copper-topped bar, and exposed stone walls. The pub offers cozy rooms and a seasonal menu centered around wood-fired pizzas and locally sourced ingredients. 

 With easy access to scenic walks along the River Lowther and surrounding fells its dog, walker and muddy boot friendly.

Where: Askham

Distance: 3 miles

Website: The Queens Head

An elegant dining experience with breathtaking views of Ullswater. The restaurant serves imaginative lunch and dinner menus that emphasize seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. 

Beyond the main restaurant, is the Lake View Lounge, The Orangery, and The Terrace, each offering relaxed meals, afternoon tea, and cocktails.

Where: Glenridding

Distance: 5.5 miles

Website: The Inn on the Lake

A charming retreat with several restaurants.  The Garden Room serves elegant à la carte dinners with locally sourced ingredients, while the Beckside Bar offers hearty pub fare and a wide selection of local ales. For a sweet break, Let It Brew Café serves hot drinks, cakes, and ice cream.

Where: Glenridding

Distance: 5.5 miles

Website: Glenridding Hotel

A beautifully restored country inn nestled in the heart of the Lowther Estate. With field-to-fork dining and seasonal menus crafted from produce grown and reared on the nearby Askham Hall Estate.

Inside, you’ll find a warm, stylish atmosphere with roaring fires, antique furnishings, and a copper-topped bar.

Where: Clifton

Distance: 9 miles

Website: George & Dragon