Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly Places to Eat & Stay

82 shap Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6DP
Phone: 01539 731402
Website: www.Balconyhouse.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 50
Food Type : Breakfast
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes

DRINK
Will provide soya milk

PAYMENT
Will accept cheque with guarantee card

FACILITIES
Parking

Dubwath
Bassenthwaite Lake
Cockermouth
CA13 9YD
Phone: 017687 76789
Website: www.barfhouse.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Per cent of menu vegan : 100
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks

FACILITIES
Parking

COMMENTS
NO LONGER TRADING.

Cote How
Rydal
Ambleside
LA22 9LW
Phone: 015394 32765
Website: www.bedbreakfastlakedistrict.com

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 90
Per cent of menu vegan : 50
Organic
Food Type : Panini, Sandwiches, Soups, Homemade cakes/scones
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes
Approx no of vegetarian dishes: 9
Approx no of vegan dishes: 4

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks
Offer organic drinks

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan starter £3.95
Average price for vegetarian/vegan main course £5.50
Average price for vegetarian/vegan dessert £2.50

PAYMENT
Cash only
Will accept most major credit cards

FACILITIES
Disabled facilities
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Parking

OPENING TIMES
Saturday 11am to 5pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm

COMMENTS
Fabulous 16th Century house with original features and cosy fires set in four acres of gardens - only 250m from Rydal Water with easy access to many famous walks and cycle routes. Open all year for B&B - weekends and school holidays for Tearooms. 100% organic and Soil Association registered.

Rydal
Nr Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9LW
Phone: 015394 32765
Website: www.bedbreakfastlakedistrict.com

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 90
Per cent of menu vegan : 40
Organic
Food Type : Breakfast, soups, sandwiches, cakes
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes
Approx no of vegetarian dishes: 12
Approx no of vegan dishes: 4
Type of dishes on offer: Breakfast; Soups; Sandwiches; Pates; Chilli; Cakes and scones

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks
Offer organic drinks

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan starter £6.00
Average price for vegetarian/vegan dessert £3.00

PAYMENT
Cash only
Will accept most major credit cards

FACILITIES
Toilets
Dogs allowed

OPENING TIMES
Saturday 11.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday 11.00am to 5.00pm

COMMENTS
Walkers' haven set in four acres of grounds close to major walks in Central Lake District.
B and B open all year - Tearoom open weekends only.

64 Market Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7LT
Phone: 01229 587564

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Food Type : traditional english
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks
Offer organic drinks
Licensed to sell alcohol
Offer vegetarian wines/beers
Offer vegan wines/beers

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan main course £5.00
Average price for vegetarian/vegan dessert £2.00

PAYMENT
Will accept most major credit cards

FACILITIES
Disabled facilities
Toilets

OPENING TIMES
Monday 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

COMMENTS
Traditional English tearoom in 18th Century building. Two floors, log fires, garden

Ulverston

FOOD
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes
Approx no of vegetarian dishes: 10
Approx no of vegan dishes: 8
Type of dishes on offer: The cafe offers a simple lunch menu including baked potatoes, sandwiches, toasties and cakes. There are daily specials some of which were vegan ( or had a vegan option). The lunch options included more than just hummus (!) and included a rather fabulous vegan coleslaw. The owner is a strict vegetarian. The associated shop sells vegan supplies, homemade vegan cakes and a selection of veggie/vegan pasties. The food is all ( I think) organic and largely locally soured. There is also a dinner menu but we didn't try that !

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks
Offer organic drinks
Licensed to sell alcohol

COMMENTS
This was a really unexpected find. We struggled in the Lakes to find vegan food and had only gone to Ulverston to buy supplies from the health food shop. However, the quaint old world appearance of this award winning coffee shop ( and a glorious coffee menu) drew us in. Once in we found the warmth of the welcome irresistable and went in three further times over the course of our time in the lakes.

We also stocked up on beautiful gifts for friends including organic loose teas and vegan tiffin and pasties for our journey home. Not to mention a kilo of the amazing organic Sumatran coffee...

This is a great traditional tearoom ( the type the lakes is famous for) with strong vegetarian/vegan options. The warm, welcoming and knowledgeable staff ( no " I'll need to check with chef...") are great. We actually wish we lived closer !

1 Borrowdale Road
Keswick
Cumbria

4 star vegetarian comforts in 18th Century town centre setting
CA12 5DD
Phone: 017687 73181
Website: www.honisterhouse.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 75
Per cent of menu vegan : 50
Organic
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks
Offer organic drinks

PAYMENT
Will accept cheque with guarantee card
Will accept most major credit cards

BOOKING
Need to book in advance

FACILITIES
Toilets
Parking

COMMENTS
We are an 18th Century house centrally located in the oldest part of Keswick with all modern facilities. We are just off the market square with all Keswick's shops, restaurant, pubs and many attractions on our doorstep and only 5 mins walk from the lake and theatre.

Easedale
Grasmere
LA22 9QN
Phone: 01539 435317
Website: www.lancrigg.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Per cent of menu vegan : 70
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes
Type of dishes on offer: The menu changes, and there is a different 'special'each night. Examples include Japanese dishes using tofu, seaweed, miso & vegetarian sushi; pumpkin croquettes; vegetarian lasagne with goats' cheese; and curry. Desserts include creme brulee & chocolate torte.

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Licensed to sell alcohol
Offer vegetarian wines/beers

BOOKING
Need to book in advance

COMMENTS
This is a hotel, but welcomes guests for dinner and lunch. It is an old country house with beautiful gardens overlooking Helm Crag. Lunch can be taken on the terrace or on the lawns.

34 Queen Street
Ulverston
LA12 7AF
Phone: 01229 582190
Website: www.seftonhouse.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Per cent of menu vegan : 90
Organic
Food Type : English and continental breakfast
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks
Offer organic drinks

PAYMENT
Will accept cheque with guarantee card

COMMENTS
Warm and friendly Georgian town house. Very comfortable beds and family friendly. Delicious home made breakfast.

Lake Road
Windermere
LA23 2EQ
Phone: 015394 43078
Website: www.st-johns-lodge.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 50
Per cent of menu vegan : 25
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Approx no of vegetarian dishes: 15
Approx no of vegan dishes: 6
Type of dishes on offer: Good breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, juices, cereals etc. Followed by imaginative homemade veggie breakfasts. Not your usual processed stuff. Good selection to suit all tastes including lots of gluten free dishes. I have never seen such a choice of breakfasts anywhere

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks

PAYMENT
Will accept most major credit cards

FACILITIES
Parking

COMMENTS
Modern dining room

9 Cecil street Carlisle
CA1 1AL
Phone: 01228510861
Website: NO

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 5
Per cent of menu vegan : 10
Food Type : Chinese
Approx no of vegan dishes: 6
Type of dishes on offer: curried mixed vegetables sweet&sour = mixed veg with cashew nuts mixed veg with szechuen sauce black bean sauce with mixed veg

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan main course £5.00

PAYMENT
Cash only

FACILITIES
Toilets

OPENING TIMES
Monday 10AM to 2PM
Tuesday 10AM to 2PM
Wednesday 10AM to 2PM
Thursday 10AM to 2PM
Friday 10AM to 2PM
Saturday 10AM to 2PM

COMMENTS
A small down to earth friendly cafe will try to make you a dish of your choise

Rakefoot lane
Castlerigg
Keswick
CA12 4TE
Phone: 017687 72251
Website: www.theheightshotel.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Per cent of menu vegan : 40
Food Type : English, Chinese
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes
Approx no of vegetarian dishes: 21
Approx no of vegan dishes: 10
Type of dishes on offer: To start Deep fried french bread with curry source dip, chinese platter inc pancakes & fritters. Mains Chili con carni, lasagne, Chrispy duck (fake) pancakes with plum source.

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Licensed to sell alcohol
Offer vegetarian wines/beers
Offer vegan wines/beers

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan starter £2.50
Average price for vegetarian/vegan main course £5.50
Average price for vegetarian/vegan dessert £2.99

PAYMENT
Cash only
Will accept cheque with guarantee card
Will accept most major credit cards

FACILITIES
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Parking

COMMENTS
Great food, great beer, friendly atmosphere in the 17th centry crag bar. Friendly family welcome at the hotel.

Their philosophy.....
...provide our customers with the highest standards of hospitality and to make your stay relaxed and memorable

open March 1st to November 31st

Bell Close
Keswick
CA12 5JD
Phone: 01768 774492
Website: www.lakelandpedlar.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Type of dishes on offer: Breakfasts, sandwiches, cakes, salads, wraps etc. Traditional cafe food, but all vegetarian - and much of it is suitable for vegans, too. Their chocolate cake (vegan) was the best I had ever tasted.

DRINK
Will provide soya milk

COMMENTS
This place also hires bikes out so it has a very healthy and outdoorsy feel to it, especially being in the Lake District. The staff are very friendly.

Friends Meeting House
Stramongate
Kendal
LA9 4BH
Phone: 01539 722975
Website: www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Per cent of menu vegan : 30
Food Type : English vegetarian
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes
Approx no of vegetarian dishes: 30
Approx no of vegan dishes: 10
Type of dishes on offer: Homemade, freshly prepared soups, snacks, sandwiches, specials, lunches, desserts and cakes

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks
Offer organic drinks

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan starter £3.30
Average price for vegetarian/vegan main course £5.95
Average price for vegetarian/vegan dessert £3.30

PAYMENT
Will accept cheque with guarantee card
Will accept most major credit cards

FACILITIES
Disabled facilities
Dogs allowed
Parking

OPENING TIMES
Monday 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
Tuesday 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
Wednesday 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
Thursday 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
Friday 10.00 am to 4.30 pm

COMMENTS
Tasty homemade food in a friendly, welcoming, relaxing atmosphere. Outside courtyard seating during fine weather. Winner of the Vegetarian Society's 'Best Vegetarian Provision at a Visitor Attraction' award 2007.

The Ship Inn
Askewgate Brow
Kirkby-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA17 7TE
Phone: 01229 889454
Website: www.theship1691.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 20
Per cent of menu vegan : 5
Food Type : British home cooking
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Approx no of vegetarian dishes: 5
Approx no of vegan dishes: 3
Type of dishes on offer: We offer a wide variety of home cooked meals & our menu always includes several vegetarian & vegan dishes. For large groups,if given prior notice, we like to put on a special menu to give a greater choice.

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Licensed to sell alcohol

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan starter £3.75
Average price for vegetarian/vegan main course £6.25
Average price for vegetarian/vegan dessert £3.50

PAYMENT
Will accept cheque with guarantee card
Will accept most major credit cards

BOOKING
Need to book in advance

FACILITIES
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Parking

OPENING TIMES
Wednesday 4pm to 11pm
Thursday 4pm to Midnight
Friday 4pm to Midnight
Saturday Midday to Midnight
Sunday Midday to 10pm

COMMENTS
The Ship is a family run traditional Lakeland pub....slate floors, wood burner, beamed ceilings, cosy atmosphere. We have a purpose built luxury hostel attached to the pub which sleeps 16-18, and a lovely beer garden overlooking the Duddon Estuary. We hold a quiz on Thursday nights.
Our dining room or the whole pub and hostel can be hired out for functions such as wedding parties, birthdays, stag/hen parties or work gatherings.

Little Salkeld
Penrith
CA10 1NN
Phone: 01768 881523
Website: www.organicmill.co.uk

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Organic
Food Type : English
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Free-range eggs used for vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian cheese (without animal rennet) used for vegetarian dishes
Type of dishes on offer: Homemade soups
Millers lunch with bread from the mill's organic and biodynamic flour, cheese and salads.
Daily seasonal hot dish.
Childrens menu
Scones, biscuits, cakes

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks
Offer organic drinks

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan starter £4.00
Average price for vegetarian/vegan main course £7.00
Average price for vegetarian/vegan dessert £3.50

PAYMENT
Will accept cheque with guarantee card
Will accept most major credit cards

FACILITIES
Disabled facilities
Toilets
Parking

COMMENTS
Beautiful setting and peaceful atmosphere...plus delicious food...we'll definitely be back !

5 Cavendish Street
Ulverston
LA12 7AD
Phone: 01229 587793
Website: www.worldpeacecafe.org

FOOD
Per cent of menu vegetarian : 100
Per cent of menu vegan : 33
Organic
Vegetarian/vegan dishes clearly labelled
Approx no of vegetarian dishes: 10
Approx no of vegan dishes: 3

DRINK
Will provide soya milk
Offer fair-trade drinks

COSTS
Average price for vegetarian/vegan starter £3.00
Average price for vegetarian/vegan main course £5.50

PAYMENT
Cash only
Will accept cheque with guarantee card

FACILITIES
Toilets

OPENING TIMES
Tuesday 10am to 4.30pm
Wednesday 10am to 2.30pm
Thursday 10am to 4.30pm
Friday 10am to 4.30pm
Saturday 10am to 4.30pm