The best places to eat and drink in Langdale

Langdale may be a small town, but there are plenty of places to grab and bite to eat and drink for both couples and families.  

  • Britannia Inn 

Open 11am-11pm, Lunch is served 12-2pm, Evening meals 5:30-8:30pm 

Eat and drink in a piece of history at the 400- year old Britannia Inn pub.  The pub is situated on Elterwater’s village green, originating as a farmer’s residence before turning into a coaching inn and is now a popular spot for walkers, cyclists and tourists. The pub has a great selection of cask ales often including locally brewed beers. The food is traditional for a Lakeland pub offering homemade classics such as Cumberland sausage and mash, beer-battered haddock and steak and ale pie. An ideal, cosy spot to fill hungry bellies after a long days hike. 

  • The Old Dungeon Ghyll 

Open 11am-11pm., Food served all day 12-9pm 

A pint in the famous Hikers Bar at The Old Dungeon Ghyll is an obligatory tradition amongst hikers and mountaineers visiting Langdale, with well-known faces including Sir Chris Bonington and Sir John Hunt paying a visit. The pub is a traditional rugged bar, with stalls from old cowsheds still in place as homage to the buildings past as a 19th century farmhouse. Situated at the head of the Langdale Valley below the iconic pikes, the pub offers six hand pulled ales, sourced from local Cumbrian breweries. Other drinks include, farm ciders and range of whiskies and a wine list. The food is as traditional as the pub itself serving homemade warmers such as Cumberland sausage and fish and chips.  

  • Wainwrights’ Inn

Open 12-10:30pm, Lunch is served 12-2pm, Evening meals 5-9pm   

A traditional Lakeland pub situated in Chapel Stile, Wainwrights’ Inn is a popular spot for locals and guests welcoming hikers and muddy boots. The Inn has had a variety of different uses over the years, originating as a farmhouse, the inn has been a managers home, a petrol station and a hotel. Now a traditional pub, the bar offers an ever-changing selection of ale to represent the ever-changing history of the pub, selling locally brewed ale and supplies from brewers further afield. The pubs hearty menu serves classics including lamb, steak and ale pie, Cumberland sausage, burgers, fish and chips and chilli. 

  • The Langdale Hotel and Spa- Stove Restaurant and Bar 

-Open to guests of the Langdale Hotel only- Lunch is served 12-5pm, Evening meals 5-9:30pm   

Less traditional and more fine dining, Stove restaurant and bar at the Langdale Hotel offers luxury food in a luxurious setting. The bar offers local favourites such as ales from Lake District breweries as well as more ‘sophisticated’ options in the wine room. Dishes available in the restaurant include steak, pizza and lamb and chicken meals. Pizzas are homemade in the restaurants own Wood Stone pizza oven. 

  • Three Shires Inn 

Open 12-10:30pm, Lunch is served 12-2:30pm, Evening meals 6-8pm   

A family run inn situated in Little Langdale, the Three Shires Inn is a pub popular with walkers and offers traditional, fresh local produce in equally traditional surroundings. The pub holds Cask Marque recognition for its well-kept traditional, locally sourced ales. Home cooked, Lakeland classics on the pub menu include fish and chips, burgers, steak, lamb, venison and pheasant; vegan and vegetarian options are also available. 

  • Chesters by the River 

Situated at Skelwith Bridge near Langdale, Chesters by the River is a riverside café on the banks of the River Brathay. A perfect spot for before or after a walk, the café serves a variety of light lunches and breakfasts including pancakes, salads, fish pie and cakes and coffee. Everything is homemade and baked on site. The café is popular amongst vegetarian and vegan guests for its extensive veggie options.