The Orrest Head Bar

The Orrest Head Bar feels like a handy Windermere stop when you want something easygoing rather than overworked. Set next to the Windermere Hotel, it appears to offer that relaxed holiday formula of food, cocktails and a dog-friendly welcome, which is exactly the kind of mix that helps after a day of lakeside wandering and uphill puffing. It sounds more like a comfortable regroup-and-refuel sort of place than somewhere trying too hard to impress, making it a useful option for visitors wanting a simple indoor stop with the dog still firmly included in the plan.