The best places to eat and drink in Coniston
Coniston village may be small, but there are plenty of places to enjoy a tasty lunch, an evening meal or a simple coffee and cake! Here are some of the best pubs, cafes and restaurants in Coniston…
The Bluebird Café
Open Everyday 9:30am-4pm
A lakeside café overlooking Coniston Water and the surrounding mountains, The Bluebird Café is idyllic spot to enjoy a coffee and cake whilst watching the Steam Yacht Gondola pass by. The café serve traditional breakfasts and lunchtime sandwiches, toasties and delicious cakes.
Hollands Café
Open Everyday 10am-4pm
Situated at Lakeland House guest house, Hollands Café serves a fine range of teas, coffees, cakes, snacks, light meals and all day breakfasts. An ideal afternoon spot for a shopping or hiking break in a little, relaxed café.
Enzos Café and Pizzeria
Open Wednesday-Sunday 8am-10:30pm, breakfast 8:30am-11am, lunch and dinner 12am-9pm
A slice of Italy right in the heart of Coniston, Enzo’s Café and Pizzeria serve traditional, wood-fired pizzas from an authentic pizza oven imported directly from Italy! Enjoy classic Italian dishes and beverages in a contemporary dining room or out on the stylish terrace during the summer months. The café serves breakfast and tasty sandwiches for early in the day.
Meadowdore Café
Open Everyday 9am-5pm
The Meadowdore Café is a bright, friendly café serving teas, coffees and cakes with a stunning mountain backdrop. The cafes popular afternoon tea is a perfect addition to a lazy day sauntering around the village, whilst their all-day breakfast is superb adventure fuel for a day hiking in the mountains.
Lakes Hot Spot
Open Thursday-Saturday 9am-9pm, Wednesday and Sunday- 9am-5pm
A combination café, bakery and pizzeria, Lakes Hot Spot is a quirky eatery offering traditional dishes alongside unique choices including Polish pizza and chilli jam garlic bread. The café use locally sourced produce to create homemade Artisan bread, pasties, sausage rolls, cakes, brownies and of course stone baked pizzas.
The Green Housekeeper
Open Everyday 10am-4pm
An award-winning tea room taking pride in their environmentally friendly status, The Green Housekeeper offer home-cooked comfort food in a cosy little setting. Fresh dishes include flavoursome soups, tasty sandwiches, jacket potatoes and toasted rarebit! The cafes runs an eco-friendly atmosphere through using biodegradable packaging, electricity from renewable sources and disposing of rubbish considerably without using landfills in over a decade.
The Ship Inn
Open Everyday 12am-10pm, food is served 12am-8pm
Just outside Coniston centre nearby Coniston Hall, The Ship Inn is a traditional hikers pub situated on the Cumbrian Way. The picturesque building sits upon a hill overlooking Coniston’s countryside and serves locally sourced pub grub and cask ales.
The Coniston Inn
Open Everyday 10am-11pm for drinks, food is served 7:30am-9pm
A beautifully furnished Inn Collection Group pub and hotel, the Coniston Inn serves full English breakfasts, providing fuel for a bust day exploring Coniston and evening meals for a return treat. Their Sunday Roast is a firm favourite for locals and visitors and is renowned for its generous portion size! Enjoy some home-cooked food with a locally brewed ale or continental lager.
The Crown Inn
Open Everyday 11am-11pm for drinks, food is served 11am-9pm
A traditional Lakeland pub, the Crown Inn has a warm and friendly feel when you walk through the door, with a classic bar stocking award-winning ales, lagers, spirits and whiskies. Food can be enjoyed in the bar or dining room area with a seasonal menu offering historic favourites such as Cumberland sausage and mash.
The Black Bull Inn
Open Everyday 10am-11pm, breakfast 8am-11:45, lunch and dinner 12am-9pm
One of the most famous pubs in Coniston, The Black Bull Inn is a 16th century pub beside the river and below the Old Man of Coniston. The 400- year old pub has maintained its original character providing a traditional bar with a friendly atmosphere and cosy log fire. The pub has its own microbrewery ‘Coniston Brewery’; home of the Bluebird Bitter and Old Man Ale, which of course are best enjoyed in the pubs award-winning bar. Traditional, homely dishes are served in the pub made with local produce including hearty meat dishes, fresh fish meals and vegetarian options.
The Sun
Open Everyday 11am-10pm, food is served 12:30am-3pm, 5;30pm-8:30pm
Tucked away high up above Coniston, the Victorian aged building provides one of the best pub views in the lakes overlooking Coniston village and countryside. The pub is situated on the return route from the Old Man of Coniston making the pub popular amongst hikers. Bursting with character, the pub is the ideal spot to enjoy a classic Cumberland sausage and mash dish and locally brewed ale beside a roaring fire.
The Yewdale Inn
Open Everyday 12am-11pm, food is served 12am-3pm, 5;30pm-8:30pm
A contemporary styled restaurant and pub, the Yewdale Inn is a popular spot to enjoy pub grub in modern décor, serving dishes such as Sunday Roasts, Fish and Chips and a midday afternoon tea. The traditionally stocked bar serves local cask ales, fine wines, spirits, lagers and ciders.
Sara’s Indian
Open Everyday 5:30pm- 11pm
If Lakeland pub grub isn’t your thing, Sara’s Indian provides Coniston with a bit variety offering authentic Indian cuisine in a friendly, welcoming restaurant. Dishes include traditional Indian recipes, which can be enjoyed with a soft drink. Although the restaurant doesn’t serve alcohol, they are happy for you to bring your own booze.
Steam Bistro
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 5:45pm-11pm
Coniston’s own award-winning bistro, the Steam Bistro offers a relaxed dining experience with exquisite food including stacked burgers, locally sourced meat dishes and indulgent cakes. The bistro takes pride in being an eco-friendly establishment providing plastic-free, biodegradable takeaway packaging.
Our Plaice
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm-8:30pm
For a quick, tasty meal, Our Plaice serve traditional British fish ‘n’ chips of a generous size for big appetites! A favourite takeaway amongst locals, the shop serves large cod suppers with chunky chips; an ideal treat after a day hiking the fells.