The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms is a family-run pub, restaurant and inn right in the heart of Windermere. With a welcoming Lounge Bar, a south-facing terrace and over 35 years of feeding locals and visitors, it makes a useful stop for a relaxed meal or shelter from the Lake District weather.

The Lounge Bar serves breakfast from 8am to 10am, lunch from noon to 3pm and dinner from 5pm, with the à la carte restaurant open from 5pm daily. The famous Sunday roast runs from noon to 4:30pm and booking is recommended. Free private parking is available on site, and the venue is a two-minute walk from Windermere train station.

Dogs are welcome inside the Lounge Bar and on the terrace, with water bowls and dog treats available. There is no dedicated dog menu, but the team can accommodate some individual requests for dogs — ask when ordering. A spot beside the bar’s fire makes this a particularly inviting stop after a damp day exploring the Lakes.