It's free which is always a plus and it was lovely to visit. The view is lovely but we went on a day where the weather turned so it was largely grey and rainy, but still very atmospheric. It's not far at all to the local town as well as the nearby lake. There were quote a few people visiting at the same time but just waiting about 10 minutes and they dispersed so we got some pictures without groups of people in them.

Castlerigg Stone Circle – A Mystical Gem of the Lake District! Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the most atmospheric and awe-inspiring places in the Lake District — a site that beautifully blends ancient history, mystery, and natural beauty. Perched on a hilltop surrounded by breathtaking views of the mountains, this prehistoric stone circle is believed to date back more than 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest in Britain. Standing among the stones, you can truly feel the sense of timelessness and connection to the past that makes this place so special. The panoramic views from Castlerigg are absolutely stunning — the circle is set against a backdrop of Helvellyn, Blencathra, and other Lakeland fells, creating a magical atmosphere, especially during sunrise or sunset. It’s a peaceful, open site with no entry fee, easy to reach by car, and only a short walk from the parking area, making it accessible for visitors of all ages. What makes Castlerigg so memorable is its simplicity — just nature, history, and pure serenity. The site isn’t commercialized, allowing visitors to experience the raw beauty and mystery of the stones without distractions. It’s an excellent spot for photography, quiet reflection, or just taking in the stunning 360° landscape. Whether you’re interested in archaeology, spirituality, or simply want to enjoy one of the most scenic viewpoints in the Lake District, Castlerigg Stone Circle is an absolute must-visit. A place that stays with you long after you leave — calm, mysterious, and endlessly beautiful. 🌄🪨✨

Castlerigg Stone Circle in Lake District is a significant monument in Lake District which is approximately from 3000 BC. It consists of 38 stones, probably kept for religious ceremonies, astronomical observations, or a social gathering place. Its situated on a hill near Keswick that was formally preserved as an ancient monuments in 1883. It's surrounded by mountains on three sides that offers breathtaking view. Visited it as part of day trip. Highly recommend a visit to this monument

This 4,500 year old World Heritage Site is a really atmospheric and intriguing site to experience ... it may be small in scale but its landscape setting is just so beautiful... even in a damp June visit it was so good! Its poorly signposted btw and we used Google maps to get there.

Magical place with 360° views of the surrounding beauty...the stones standing proud and unfathomable....but the guide from English Heritage gave us some idea of the current theories!! Older than Stonehenge so more stories to tell but accessible and free plus lovely sheep share the field with you and the stones. There is free parking on the access road and a cafe just down the road with all the facilities you could need😋☕!! Truly a detour well worth making and really a shame to miss it if in the area🐑✨☺️xx

Interesting place, older than Stonehenge. No charges and free parking on the road(if you can find a space). Worth the visit if for no other reason but to admire the fantastic views of the mountains all around.

Relaxing and beautiful location. The entry driveway is tricky to find from the road. Surrounding mountains and valleys with roaming sheep are added bonus to visit.

Came for an early lunch. Meat pie and chips served by the best and friendly staff. Can't wait to visit again.

They have a really good and improving feel to Packhorse Court. 2 very good taproom/bars, wine bar, pub, cheese shop etc. Buzzing in the evening. Great place to hang out.

The best hamburger you can eat in all Keswick. And the staff is lovely, very helpful and make you feel welcomed. 5 out of 5 stars only because I cannot give 10

Home to a great cheese and cake deli and the best wine bar in the entire universe. Try a glass of whatever red is on offer with their freshly made bruschetta. Ah bliss!

Great place to wander round, lots of different shops etc to visit.

Lovely little area on the high street with some lovely shops nearby.

A great wine bar excellent food and wine

Visited twice in two days. We had coffee and the most amazing lemon and raspberry blondies then went back for pizza the next night. The pizzas were some of the best we’ve ever eaten. Really recommend no 8 and 12 as well as the nachos.

A great little cafe that is full of surprises. Didn't expect to find great pizza or tasty nachos. We started with coffee and cake, food orders are taken from 12pm. After that we ordered lunch, service was polite, and the food was very good indeed. What was fascinating is that the kitchen is one oven by the bar, and the chef is able to do his magic well in this tiny space. It does get busy so go early. The name has an interesting history, so ask. As a strange combination of bar, coffee shop, pizzeria and tapas, it works really well.

Est. 1998, this venue has stood the test of time for good reason. Its exquisite aesthetic is the perfect mix of charm & welcome! A very well thought out menu of tapas, pizza and deserts includes a lots of vegan options. Staff are dedicated and v friendly. There’s limited seating that can’t be booked in advance, so arrive before 1230 to avoid disappointment!

Amazing food! The wait times can be a while, but if you get there on a good day you may only have to wait 30 mins. Despite the wait, the place is fantastic. We loved it so much that we had dinner there twice. Great atmosphere and delicious food!

This restaurant is (probably) the best restaurant in the entirety of Keswick. A warm and friendly dining atmosphere, great tasting food, and best of all, you don’t need a bank loan to be able to afford it. Very reasonably priced for the quality. I would highly recommend visiting to anyone who’s in the area. The pizzas are especially very good.

This place is one of those restaurants that does everything right. Attentive service from the barman to the waitress. The atmosphere was buzzing on the 3 times we went there, and the food was consistently impeccable, again each time we visited. This is definitely a place you must go to eat if staying in Keswick.

A cute little restaurant with an out standing ambiance and the staff… food was really amazing and really good selections of drinks. The Pizza’s and Tapas we ordered were all spot on.

Came here twice over 2 days, really lovely and satisfying meals, their breakfast was nice and filling ahead of a day's hike, especially the breakfast bap! The burrito bowl and mac n cheese we had for lunch the following day were lovely as well, and the banana bread was not too sweet. Mixed opinion on the ice cream though, which tasted a bit like frozen yoghurt. Staff were super friendly and helpful, and the place is comfortable to sit in :)

Stopped off here this afternoon for a late lunch and the food and drink was excellent. I had the special of Tarragon chicken on the menu and the Session IPA on draft which was flavourful and refreshing. Service was excellent with friendly and helpful staff. Food and drink were served quickly. Really good food quality and really tasty.

Very cool and trendy place with full bar. Booking is highly recommended. They also have rooms but we didn’t stay here. There is public parking (pay and display) just a short walk away. Stay was very friendly. They are dog friendly so our dog was very welcomed.

Honestly one of the best meals we’ve ever eaten. The pork belly was so tender it fell apart. The sausage pasta melted in the mouth. The whipped feta was so creamy and balanced and the brownie was to die for. Not to mention the twist on the passionfruit martini was chefs kiss (and strong!). Could not recommend more. The servers were so lovely and friendly. I was spoilt for choice as everything sounded so lovely and our waitress helped me choose the most outstanding courses. Will be coming back!!!

A great place for food and drink. The cocktails were excellent as was the food and service! Will definitely be back

We chose Fellpack for our penultimate dinner of the trip—but unfortunately, it was a disappointment. The food was good…not the best but we enjoyed our dishes (shrimp curry and the lamb with a dark chocolate dessert with orange liqueur). When we arrived, we were seated next to a large birthday party. The group was loudly playing games, shouting, and completely overtaking the atmosphere. It was so loud we could barely hear each other speak. All of the surrounding tables—mostly couples—looked equally uncomfortable, but no one said anything, perhaps assuming the staff would step in. When we quietly mentioned it to our waitress, we were surprised to learn that two of the guests at the table actually work at the restaurant. No apology, no acknowledgment—just an incredibly loud and awkward evening. Fellpack missed the mark on hospitality and atmosphere.

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely meal at The Fellpack for a special birthday. The menu is limited but it suited us perfectly. Both our 'Fellpot' dishes and desserts were full of flavour, as were the cocktails which we had a treat. The atmosphere is contemporary but cosy, the staff were very attentive (one of us is coeliac) and friendly. Portion sizes could be a tiny bit larger. But overall we would definitely return!

Walked down to Friars Crag from Keswick town centre a very easy walk which took all of about ten minutes could have been longer if we had done a bit of window shopping 🛍 😀. Lovely area and packed plenty boating 🚢 activities and crazy 🤪 golf ⛳️ in the park.

Beautiful scenic area, very easy to get to, with some nice pubs/restaurants in the area. Great little spot to take photos, as the clouds were moving in you could see them coming across the fells which looked fantastic. Little one loved it also as lots of ducks, swans, geese & seagulls that like to be fed so that was also fun. Would recommend checking it out & id definitely go again.

An absolute beautiful scenic point however brace yourself for a really struggling hike uphill. From the parking spot it took us about 45 min climbing upwards to reach the peak

Friar’s Crag is one of those places we absolutely love, and we’ve honestly lost count of how many times we’ve visited. It’s such a peaceful spot where time seems to stand still. The views over Derwentwater and towards Catbells are absolutely amazing, no matter what the weather’s doing. It’s only a short, easy walk from the car park, but it feels a world away from everything. A perfect place to pause, breathe, and just enjoy the beauty of the Lake District.

Pretty place ar the end of a fairly easy trek towards a point jutting into Derwentwater. Nice place to view a sunset.

Amazing place beautiful views and a great place for a walk.

Beautiful spot but due to it being a honey pot location I'd suggest going early. Plenty of parking and the nearby toilets are 50p a tinkle.

Such amazing pancakes, freshly made and they stack the toppings between each layer. Great variety too. Really delicious coffee and smoothies as well. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere was really great as well, a perfect find and a hidden gem.

Great place, friendly staff. A lot of the menu was gluten free and they were able to cater for my bf who is coeliac. There are vegetarian options too. The courgette fritter was great.

Very welcoming and has such a warm atmosphere. Perfect for families including dogs!They had such nice and wonderful staff that will help with any of your inquiries or issues.Has a variety of food on their menu and this also includes dogs as well.The price range is understandable. Would definitely recommend for brunch

The food and the staff were great. The food was tasty and great portions! We had breakfast here to start our day and went away happy. The staff are friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely love to return here

Stopped by Lake Road Brunch for food while visiting the area & so glad we did! Friendly, welcoming staff & amazing fresh food. Menu has great choice, was difficult to make a decision! Would highly recommend and hope to be back in the future!

A lovely cafe with helpful staff and delicious food. The vegan sweetcorn fritters were great and the dirty chai was spot on. The cafe is busy and popular, and the staff were friendly and responsive.

The best hash browns I have ever had. What an unexpected and lucky find. We wanted a quick meal before hiking the cat bells and struck gold here. The food was delicious. Really interesting flavours and felt very fresh. Even the bacon that can often be overdone. The service was ok, we waked for sparkling water three times and eventually got given one small bottle and told that's all they had when three wanted it, so gave up. Otherwise was friendly, but they seemed a tad overworked. Definitely go for the hash browns.

Poor quality food cooked by poor quality kitchen staff. This establishment seems to have fallen off a cliff in almost every aspect of its customer service with rude and unwelcoming staff, Bland tasteless foods, it no longer fells like a traditional lake district pub. Quality chefs are what is needed to bring the menu up to scratch with the competition in Keswick town centre as this establishment is bottom of the league yet only 5 or 6 years ago it was operating at a high standard

Really nice pub, dead welcoming atmosphere. The landlord is lovely ,after meeting us once we came the next day & he remembered what drinks we had. He’s a credit to the place :) nice touches like chess & dominoes available to play. Really cool AI pictures of the locals on the wall too!

Called in for Sunday lunch, lovely atmosphere in the large restaurant and delicious roast potatoes! Thumbs up from my son for the yummy burger and the apple crumble was my daughter’s fave. Very friendly staff. See you again soon!

Stayed here its very clean and tidy staff were helpful and friendly. Sunday dinner was gorgeous plenty to eat the beef was and veg was cooked to perfection. Definitely going back.

Never stayed so cannot rate rooms but the food (I had Sunday roast and the wife had pescatarian and it was lovely during the week there is discounted drinks the George is a lovely place to eat or have a relaxing drink the staff or all friendly and helpful especially Chris the manager we highly recommend this place and it's our go to place in Keswick now and we visit Keswick a lot thank you all at the George

Lovely tasty Sunday lunch at the George, the beef and pork were melt in the mouth. Excellent service - friendly and helpful. Would definitely return

First time visiting this hotel. We had a wonderful Sunday roast. A party of 4. The price was exceptionally good. Thank you for your polite service and your care and attention.

We ended up at this restaurant by accident — we checked the menu and decided to give it a try. I'm allergic to many things, so I was really happy to find food I could eat, and they also had vegan options 🙏🏻 I ordered the Vegan Curry with wild rice and gluten-free pita. It was the BEST VEGAN CURRY I've ever had — perfectly spicy, the flavors were beautifully balanced, and the texture was AMAZING. Absolutely delicious. I wanted to order the Vegan Curry to go, but unfortunately, they didn’t have any takeout containers 😟 The next dish was a large salad bowl with grilled chicken. It had cabbage in it (my husband said it was delicious, but I don’t eat cabbage). The salad was simple but tasty — I enjoy simplicity on a plate. The chicken was a bit dry and slightly too salty. But overall, I was really happy with my dish — it pleasantly surprised me and tasted great. My husband ordered a soup, which was supposed to be with leek and parmesan, but it turned out to be broccoli cream soup instead. It came with a bread roll and he really enjoyed it. For his main dish, he ordered stewed beef in some kind of sauce with potatoes. The beef pulled apart perfectly — it was super tender, soft in flavor, and not starchy at all. My husband eats a lot of beef and really knows when it's done well vs. when it’s tough — and this one was EXCELLENT. The potatoes had horseradish which added a great touch, and together with the rest of the dish, it was a true taste sensation. The only downside: they served margarine instead of butter. MARGARINE IS UNHEALTHY — it should be real butter. Overall, we highly recommend this place. I left satisfied, full, and without any allergic reaction. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, not burnt, and not greasy. Fantastic food — we hope they never change the quality. The ladies behind the bar could be a little friendlier. The young man delivering the food was very nice. The interior has a traditional English style. WE RECOMMEND THIS PLACE FOR THE FOOD – TOTALLY WORTH IT. 10/10

Place was nice, as were the staff. Main meals were quite good, though we found the soup of the day (Cauliflower and Parmesan) to be rather bland and watery in taste, very disappointing overall, and the chips whilst nice and chunky were ok, but weren't as good as we've had elsewhere in the region on our trip, or Keswick itself for that matter. We did find that this place had room for us though for dinner, add it's much bigger inside than other Pubs in the immediate area.

This is a great pub with a brilliant menu. Not only that, the quality of food is excellent. Is real attention to detail with healthy mix of classic pub food and something a little different too. Service was amazing, very friendly staff made us feel welcome and catered to our every need from start to finish. I will definitely be returning to this pub next time I come to Keswick. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a hearty meal after a long day of walking.

Really enjoyed my visit here. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and very attentive throughout, which made the whole experience even better. The food was absolutely delicious—proper hearty pub fare done really well. The beef cobbler in particular was a standout, rich and comforting, and definitely something I’d recommend to anyone visiting. A lovely spot that I’d be more than happy to come back to.

Came here after being basically ignored somewhere else around the corner and glad we did. Found an absolute gem. Instantly felt warm and welcome, despite the place being mostly empty at first (a shame!) The food was delicious and you get a fair amount too! It also won’t empty your wallet, definitely fairly priced. The beef (both braised and on the pie) melted in your mouth, the gammon was also very tasty. We will hopefully be returning. The haggis & black pudding starter (although not for everyone, of course) was also very nice. I highly recommend stopping in for a bite to eat and a drink. Also very friendly to furry friends although your experience may vary depending on quality of the canine company!

“Excellent food and service! Friendly staff and fast service.

Came in for a steak and a pint, the food was the usual run of the mill flavourless chain pub microwave type food you’d get in weatherspoons. The staff were very friendly however the general service and atmosphere was very much that of a chain pub. Disappointing given its location in Keswick. If you want high quality food, look elsewhere.

The food is very good quality, staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is pleasant. It's very much worth the money here and I intend to go back. The pictures include an ube & lavender latte, and a biscoff latte - both 10/10.

Tasty food and good location. This restaurant is very close to the lake and a convenient place to eat if you plan on going out on a boat on Derwent Water. We ordered from the breakfast menu and it was tasty. The croissants were good. I did not like my coffee but everyone else thought theirs were fine. The indoor decor is nothing special but when you sit outside you can see the lake and the boats. We came on a weekday morning (not school holidays) and there were plenty of available tables at this time. Toilets were decent.

Beautiful location a nice cafe to have a coffee and snack before a lovely boat trip on the lake

A good place if u are in lake Keswick … good snacks and meal options …. Only issue was service and attitude at the til … it wasn’t professional all

Great location, great service, nice food.

Sat outside on a busy day for 2 coffees and a scone! Both were lovely, wait for coffees was a little bit but we didn’t mind.

I had to give this a 1- Star, the service was friendly and the place is well situated, however... We bought 3 hot chocolates, 2 with cream and marshmallows and it cost us over £17!!.. okay but they were the most underwhelming I've ever tasted... it was just brown water with no flavour.... this needs to be reviewed as im sure they're popular for the location and time and the price was EXTORTIONATE for the lack of flavour.