Harden's says
Moved to larger premises in April 2021, although still on Lake Road.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Whether you’ve just been for a hike up Skiddaw (just to the north) or a gentle stroll around the lake” (Derwentwater, just to the south), restore your spirits at this buzzing bistro, whose adventurous and keenly priced dishes (aka “fellpots”) make it “the best thing in town” according to its fans. The owners’ local mini-empire also includes cocktail and burger bar The Round, set on the storied fell-running ground of Keswick’s Market Square (where many loops start from the door) and, as of 2022, Fellpack House (FKA The Hazeldene), a nine-bedroom boutique hotel on ultra-pretty street The Heads.
Summary
Food and fell-running trips combine at the multi-tasking adventure brand’s bistro, whose eclectic dishes race all over the place and are “better than pub fare” (though the venue does enjoy a “quality pub ambience”) plus “good value” to boot. Their growing local empire includes Airstream-set burrito joint the Fellshack, cocktail and burger bar The Round, set on hallowed fell-running territory in Keswick’s Market Square, and (most recently) small hotel The Hazeldene, located on The Heads, a few minutes’ walk from the bistro.
Summary
“Fab pub with a great choice of local foods”: the ideal spot to recover from a yomp across the surrounding fells, with a bistro-style menu that “delivers every time”. It is part of a hybrid hospitality and outdoor adventure brand that escorts guests on fell-running excursions, then feeds them. The business also incorporates the Fellshack, a vintage Airstream trailer parked next door and selling burritos, and the Darkroom, a coffee shop around the corner. Note: more sedentary types are quite welcome to eat without running.
Summary
“Really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and excellent food” at this fast-growing hybrid food and outdoor adventure brand in the north Lakes. The original all-day café with a ‘world food’ menu that opened in 2017 moved into new premises last year, and has been followed by The Round, a bar and burger joint, and the Darkroom, a coffee bar. (The team also guides fell-running trips in the surrounding fells – team member Harry made his debut running for England in the November 2021 European championships – so you can work up an appetite the hard way!).
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34 Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DQ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
34 Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DQ
Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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