Bars & Restaurants

Food and drink, indoors and out

Our world-famous bars and restaurants provide a warm welcome for thirsty, hungry and walk-weary guests, 365 days of the year! We serve a range of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan dishes. If you have any specific dietary requirements or requests then please feel free to contact us in advance of your visit. 

Ritson’s Bar

Ritson’s Bar is named after the first landlord, Will Ritson – huntsman, wrestler, farmer, fellsman, guide, raconteur, and the first “World’s Biggest Liar”.

Today the bar is where everyone congregates after a day on the fells, to talk and enjoy the good wholesome bar meals and real ales. In winter most keep warm beside the log burning stove, the garden and beck-side tables gaining in popularity as the summer approaches.

Ritson’s Bar Menu

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ry 
 
 
 
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After a long hike this gem at the bottom of the mountain was fantastic. Great beer and lovely food. (Fish and chips 10/10)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Gareth Bretherton 
 
 
 
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Great (and only) place to eat and drink at Wasdale Head. Lovely spot 👌
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Yauhen Vastraknutau 
 
 
 
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Best dinner ever! Lamb was so delicious 🤤
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sridhar Vasudevan 
 
 
 
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On of my Lake District faves. It’s now become a family tradition to visit this place whenever we’re at the lakes. Good food /beer and location with great staff. No brainer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Erik Smedinga 
 
 
 
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I ate here twice. Great food. Also free wifi and a place to charge your phone or powerbank. Friendly staff.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Courtney R 
 
 
 
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Lovely little pub, we ended up coming back a number of times as we stayed at the NT campsite nearby. The staff are lovely and the food is amazing, not to mention the stunning scenery
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 John 
 
 
 
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Really nice food and great service been here a few times lovely by the river for a pint and food
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Gary Bettney 
 
 
 
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Excellent place to come after s hike or just visiting...but I think the food needs to be better,we had fish and chips and it wasn't too good, but we didn't try any other,so I can't comment on them. The staff were amazing and very friendly 😊👍🏻⛰️
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
 

Abrahams’ Restaurant

The Abrahams’ Restaurant Dining Room provides for the heartiest appetite but in a style that has won many awards, and with particular acclamation for breakfast. Service is relaxed and dress codes are informal. High standards of cuisine are maintained. Breakfast is normally only available to residents, but we will serve self-catering guests and campers by prior arrangement if space is available.

Abrahams’ Restaurant Menu

(Sample menu, subject to change)

Residents’ Bar

The Residents’ Bar provides a cosy retreat for residents, the ideal place to relax before ordering dinner or indeed for a post-prandial refresher! 

The Bistro

Outdoors, at the rear of the Inn adjacent to the beck, we have the Bistro with quicker service of a slightly reduced menu and selection of drinks. Last food orders are at 9pm.

Campers’ Breakfasts

We serve campers and others rolls or butties with a choice of egg, bacon and sausage as well as a choice of tea, coffee or hot chocolate at weekends and normally during the week as well. Please ask at reception or the rear entrance to the bar.