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Bumbles' Rest Cafe
2 Bridge St ~ : +44-7909827680
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery, British -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe in a tucked away location. Serves cakes, sausage rolls, soups, chilli, sandwiches, and drinks like hot chocolate all with vegan options. Dog-friendly. Est. 2021. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 11:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Fellinis
Church St ~ : +44-1539432487
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, European -- Additional Info: A modern 'Vegeterranean' restaurant, featuring seasonal vegetarian food with a Mediterranean slant. Same owners as Zeffirellis. Booking advised. Cinema above restaurant screens arthouse and niche film productions. Mon-Sun 17:00-22:00 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Joey's Cafe
Claife Station Cottage ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Third location. Close to the Windermere car ferry. Everything is vegan aside from dairy milk for hot drinks and some tubs of ice cream. Dog ice cream served. A variety of pasties plus daily savory specials (e.g. nachos), many cake options (some gluten free), and an ice cream/lolly freezer. Hot drinks, soft drinks, alcohol. No restrooms in the cafe itself; available at the car ferry. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00-16:00 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Joey's Cafe
Wray Castle ~ : +44-7835944410
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Western, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Cafe beside Wray Castle offering dishes like Tuscan bean stew, Thai broth, hot and cold drinks with plant milks as well as vegan cakes. Offers a small selection of vegan products for sale. Reported to serve cow's milk July 2023. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00-16:00 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Rydal River Cafe
Rydal Lodge ~ : +44-7754850494
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, British, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Set in Rydal Lodge which is the building in which the Vegan Society had their first HQ. Has a large garden with tables on the river, locally roasted coffee, house-made cakes, hot soup, salad, cold drinks, ice-creams and more. Includes vegan and gluten-free options. Also sells olives, coffee, chutneys and jams to take away. Dog-friendly. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Sun 11:00-16:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Zeffirellis
2 Compston Rd ~ : +44-1539433845
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe and restaurant set in a complex that also houses cinemas and a jazz bar. Menu offers snacks like olives and potato wedges, pizzas, pasta dishes, salads, and mains like wellington plus drinks and ice cream for dessert. Established since the 2000s. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ambleside Tap Yard
Rydal Rd ~ : +44-1539423234
Inexpensive -- Beer/Wine, Brazilian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub with a microbrewery and range of food including pizza from a wood fired oven. Vegan items are labelled and include a couple of burgers, hot dog and pizzas with vegan cheese. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ambleside Youth Hostel
Waterhead ~ : +44-3453719620
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, British, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers numerous vegan choices including mock duck pancakes with hoisin sauce, Mediterranean vegetables with flatbread and balsamic & oil dip, red pepper houmous with mixed olives with flatbread, jacket potato with beans or Mediterranean vegetables, fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, garlic bread, falafel panini, falafel burger and a vegan full breakfast. Desserts include a chocolate fudge cake with strawberry and yuzu ice cream. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bar eS Ambleside
2 Saint Mary's Lane ~ : +44-1539422282
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Spanish, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Craft beer and Mexican tapas bar with a separate vegan menu. Main dishes include smokey bean tacos filled with re-fried beans, Mexican slaw and vegan cheese, ciabatta with garlic oil, olives, sun dried tomatoes, and roasted peppers and Mexican paella with bell pepper, aubergine, baby corn, courgette and a splash of corona. Additional dishes include olives, onion rings, padron peppers, patatas bravas, tortilla chips and dips, plain garlic bread. Has vegan wine. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 17:00-23:00, Wed 17:00-23:30, Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri 17:00-23:30, Sat 16:00-23:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Britannia Inn
Elterwater ~ : +44-1539437210
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, British, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant, pub, and accommodation in the Lake District. Large menu with a few vegan options including five bean chilli, Brit Plant burger with smoked cheese and burger sauce, naan bread filled with falafels, and salad and houmous with chips. Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Cafe Ambio
1 Fern Cottages ~ : +44-1229860496
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe & restaurant offering a few labelled vegan items such as roasted pepper sandwich, curry, hummus & flatbread, loaded chips and drinks with non-dairy milks. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Doi Intanon
Market Place ~ : +44-1539432119
Moderate -- Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food restaurant whose board outside states, "All our vegetarian food is 100% vegetarian no shrimp paste or fish sauce." Choose from a variety of starters, soups, salads, stir fries and curries. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 18:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-22:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Four Seasons Terrace Cafe
Hayes Garden World, Lake Rd (at Hayes Garden World) ~ : +44-1539482333
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, British, Fusion, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with mountain views above Hayes Garden World center. Offers clearly marked vegan choices including a butternut squash & cauliflower curry, sides, banana bread, milkshakes, ice cream and plant-based milks for drinks. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 09:00-17:30, Sun 10:00-17:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet

Lake Road Kitchen
Lake Rd ~ : +44-1539422012
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, European, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant serving dinner only. Offers separate five or eight-course tasting menu focused on local and seasonal ingredients. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 18:00-21:30 -- Rating: Not rated yet

Mr H's Tearoom
4 Lake Rd ~ : +44-1539431421
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, British, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vintage tearoom that serves a variety of loose leaf tea, coffee, as well as sides to go with the beverages. Offers plant-based milk with drinks, toasts, toasted teacakes and crumpets (ask for no butter). Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 10:00-16:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

New Dungeon Ghyll - Langdale
Langdale ~ : +44-1539437213
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, British, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant offering labelled vegan items including full breakfast, crispy falafel flatbread, olives, pardon peppers, non-dairy feta & courgette bruschetta, burger, cauliflower steak with spicy potatoes and coconut & lime panna cotta. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Royal Oak
Market Pl ~ : +44-1539433382
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, British, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Part of the Greene King pub and restaurant chain. Offers labelled vegan dishes including a vegan katsu curry, vegan mushroom and ale pie and salad. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Slates
Maple Tree Corner, Elterwater ~ : +44-1539437755
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, British, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee and snack bar offering clearly labelled vegan choices including a breakfast, pizza with vegan cheese, falafel burger and nachos. Dog-friendly. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 09:00-17:00, Thu-Sun 09:00-17:00 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Stiles
9 Compston Rd ~ : +44-1539433585
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, British, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate vegan menu which includes a breakfast with sausages and falafel, crumpets, pancakes, nachos with vegan cheese, soup of the day, pasty with chips and salad and paninis, toasties and wraps. Also has a choice of oat and soya milk. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tacos del Sol
2a Cheapside ~ : +44-7588626214
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers Mexican tacos and burritos using fresh daily produce from local farmers and greengrocers. Offers vegan cheese for tacos and burritos and has pinto beans and black beans in corn tacos with Mexican rice. Wed-Sun 12:30-19:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Apple Pie
Rydal Rd ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Bakery, British, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Little cafe offering savory and sweet food. A few vegan items labeled, has dairy free spread, soy milk. Will accommodate vegans. Apple pie minus ice cream or cream is vegan. NOTE: Apr 2018 reported limited vegan options - please send updates. Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Drunken Duck Inn
Barn Gates ~ : +44-1539436347
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, British, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. High-end restaurant offering vegan afternoon tea, various vegan breakfast options, and three course meals. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00-15:30, 18:00-20:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Flying Fleece
Rydal Rd ~ : +44-1539423424
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, British, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub offering a seasonal menu with a vegan main and a vegan Sunday roast. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Thu 12:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:30, Sun 12:00-21:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Kings Arms Hotel
Hawkshead ~ : +44-1539436372
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Italian, Beer/Wine, British, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering several vegan lunch and dinner options, such as pasta and garlic bread. NOTE: Reported to temporarily have ceased serving food November 2021 - please send updates to HappyCow. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The White Lion Hotel
Market Pl ~ : +44-1539439901
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, British, European, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 08:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-00:00, Sun 08:00-23:00 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Ambleside Manor
Rothay Rd ~ : +44-1539432062
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Vegetarian country guest house, a sister venue of Fellinis and Zefferellis restaurants. Can provide vegan food. Mon-Sun 00:00-00:00 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Chocolate Factory Hawkshead
Main St, Hawkshead ~ : +44-1539436075
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Chocolate shop selling a variety of vegan chocolate options including ice creams, waffles and drinks, a lot of which is handmade. Sells a range of vegan chocolate bars. Also runs chocolate workshops. Previously The Cocoabean, name change reported Mar 2019. Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Esquires Coffee
14 Market Cross ~ : +44-1539432182
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, British, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop offering a vegan cooked breakfast and a vegan bacon roll. Non-dairy milks available. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00 -- Rating: Not rated yet

Force Cafe & Terrace
Stockghyll Ln ~ : +44-1539468335
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, British, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offering a few vegan items such as vegan breakfast, avocado on sourdough, porridge, granola, overnight oats, curry, and more. Other dishes can be made vegan with non-dairy cheese. Oat and soya milk available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Friars
Market Place ~ : +44-1768772234
Inexpensive -- Lacto -- Additional Info: Local sweet shop with own-brand chocolates and sweets. Novelty gifts and seasonal treats. Has a small section of the shop with vegan and sugar free sweets and chocolates. Mon-Sat 09:30-17:30, Sun 10:30-17:30 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Granny Smiths
Market Place ~ : +44-1539433145
-- -- Additional Info: Wholefood shop and grocery. Mostly vegetarian and is vegan friendly. Large range of fruit and veg, pasta, sauces, snacks, drinks, imitation meats and cheeses. Mon 10:00-17:00, Tue 10:00-16:00, Wed 10:00-17:00, Thu 10:00-16:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-17:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Grasmere Tea Gardens
2 Stock Lane ~ : +44-1539435590
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Small cafe with a few vegan items including a fruit scone with vegan butter and jam, flapjack, baked potato with beans and soup. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00-16:00 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Cornish Bakery
Central Buildings ~ : +44-1539433031
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery, British -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Old Bridge House Fudge Shop
22 Lake Rd ~ : +44-1539431496
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Small shop selling sweets, fudge and ice-cream with vegan options. Mon-Sun 10:00-17:30 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yewfield
Hawkshead Hill, Hawkshead ~ : +44-1539436765
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Vegetarian guesthouse in the English Lake District. Offers B&B and self-catering. Mon-Sun 00:00-00:00 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

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