The Lingholm Kitchen

4.7 ( 1128 reviews )
£10–20
The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Keswick CA12 5TZ, United Kingdom
+44 17687 71206

The Lingholm Kitchen at The Lingholm Estate offers a delightful stop for both hungry hikers and casual diners alike. Nestled in the stunning surroundings of Portinscale, Keswick, this café combines a vibrant atmosphere with an enticing menu that caters to a variety of tastes. Customers rave about the hearty Venison burger, praised for its juicy flavor and accompanying chunky chips that are described as "almost like potato wedges." The indulgent sweets, like the strawberry cheesecake and the caramel apple cake, have also garnered significant commendation.

The café’s appeal lies not just in its food but also in its ambiance. With ample natural light and a friendly atmosphere, guests feel welcomed even during busy periods. The service is notably attentive, with staff managing queues efficiently while maintaining a pleasant demeanor, ensuring that each dining experience remains enjoyable.

Vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions are well accommodated, with a range of gluten-free options available. Families appreciate the garden space where children can play, making it a perfect pitstop during a walk around Derwentwater. Overall, The Lingholm Kitchen emerges as a must-visit destination that harmonizes delicious cuisine with picturesque views.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Lingholm Kitchen

Sam Stone
Jun 30,2025
Stopped here for lunch during a long walk. There was quite a long queue outside so we had to wait for a table, but the staff were clearly doing everything possible to seat people as soon as possible. Very nice big light space and the menu was good with varied dishes to suit everyone. I had the Venison burger which was really nice. Big and juicy with a lovely flavour and a fresh bun. Came with chunky chips that were almost like potato wedges. Big and thick but cooked perfectly and were really really tasty. My wife had a cheese scone with butter which was amazing. Good size, very cheesy and didn't fall apart while eating it. We took a piece of the caramel and apple cake home for later, and that was also really lovely. The staff were all very pleasant (even though they had been non stop busy all day) and we will definitely eat here again in the future.
Tuesday Girl
Jun 2,2025
This is always the highlight of our walk around the lake. A beautiful setting, great service and an interesting menu. My Buddha bowl with Thai fishcakes was divine, and very filling. Friendly waitresses too.
Zoe Brookes
May 17,2025
Super delicious sausage and onion rolls. Amazing strawberry cheesecake and chocolate roulade. Great coffee. Very efficient and friendly service in a lovely location. Dog friendly. Highly recommend. A great place to stop whilst enjoying the Derwentwater walk.
Jess D
May 11,2025
Beautiful place!! The food was brilliant, vegetarian options and gluten free - the server also checked what was safe for coeliacs for my bf. The staff were all so friendly and polite. We took home a lovely gf cake too which was fab. The surroundings are lovely with a garden - it’s a must visit. Parking is 5 but you get a 4 voucher back to spend in the cafe, so really it’s only 1.
Ben & Marina Tucker
Apr 21,2025
Loved our stop here - kids enjoyed playing Peter rabbit and Mr McGregor in the garden. We did have to queue for lunch but the food was worth the wait and great service. Lovely find and a good place to fuel up before or after Easedale Tarn.
Darren Metters
Apr 7,2025
The food at the Lingholm Kitchen is excellent and packed full of fresh ingredients. The fish cakes had a nice chilli bite to them.
Jamie Nelson
Apr 3,2025
Honestly, the restaurant at Lingholm is a must visit. We went for breakfast, all of the staff are super welcoming and friendly. The food is outstanding, best meal out in a long time!! Plus whilst you're waiting for your food, you can explore Peter rabbits vegetable garden
Melanie Broxis
Mar 30,2025
Very tasty cake and hot drinks. Friendly, well organised staff who made quick work of getting tables cleared and new arrivals seated during the busy Easter holidays.

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