When it comes to visiting Keswick, one thing you will never be short of is fantastic places to eat.
In fact, the real issue may be choosing exactly where it is that you want to eat because Keswick is home to an incredible range of eateries from restaurants to bistros, pubs to cafes.
There really is something for everyone in this beautiful part of the country.
After a day of wonderful fresh country air you are sure to have a fantastic appetite so no matter what type of cuisine you are looking for, or even the setting you would prefer, there is every chance that you will find it here in Keswick.
Here is our guide to restaurants in Keswick and some of the Cumbrian cuisine it is well worth looking out for.
Cosy pubs
If you are looking for a meal in a more relaxed informal setting, then one of the many cosy pubs in Keswick is the perfect setting.
There really is nothing quite like sitting in a traditional pub near a roaring fire eating a well-cooked pub meal to warm you up at the end of a long day out walking.
In addition to the usual pub meals you would expect you should be able to find some more gastropub style offerings as well.
Dishes that highlight local produce and highlight them are very popular additions to the menus in a number of the pubs in Keswick and offer an incredible dining experience.
Don’t forget to look out for local ales on offer as well.
Italian restaurants
Whether you are looking for authentic wood fired pizza or pasta to rival any Trattoria in Italy then you will find plenty of restaurants that will suit your requirements in Keswick.
It is worth noting that many of the restaurants in Keswick are on the smaller size due to the nature of the buildings in the town.
The Italian restaurants are no exception to this, so check if booking is possible to avoid disappointment.
Lake view restaurants
If you are looking for that dining experience that will offer you a little more than there are a number of restaurants in Keswick which offer lake views which are a great choice for a perfect romantic meal.
Steakhouses
For those times when only a steak, a good steak, will do then a steakhouse is a great choice, and you will find a range of different steakhouses in Keswick offering a comprehensive selection of cuts with a superb range of sauces and of course those all-important side dishes to compliment your beautifully cooked steak.
When this selection can be paired with a comprehensive wine list what could be better to complete your dining experience.
Cumbrian foods to look out for
Cumbria is proud of its local produce and rightly so. Look out for things like Cumbrian sausage, locally raised Cumbrian lamb, including salt marsh lamb, Cumbrian Herdwick hogget (a combination of tender lamb and fuller flavoured mutton, Hogget is the meat from a young sheep between 1 and 2 years).
Local cheese (there are a surprising number made in Cumbria) is also something to look out for on any menu and, of course, locally smoked Salmon.
Due to the nature of the region you are also more likely to find a range of game meats on offer on many restaurant menus which make an interesting and delicious alternative for those food lovers who are looking to try something a little different.
Damsons in any form are also a good choice on a menu as the valleys between Windermere and Kendal are well known for their Damson production – the Westmorland Damson has a subtly unique flavour thanks to its growing conditions.