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Pooley Bridge

Granny Dowbekin's Café & Restaurant

A riverside café and restaurant beside Pooley Bridge, serving homemade breakfasts, lunches, cakes and afternoon tea.

Granny Dowbekin's Café & Restaurant sits beside the River Eamont close to the bridge in Pooley Bridge. The independent café serves homemade breakfasts, lunches, cakes and afternoon tea, with local ingredients used where possible and a riverside garden and terrace for outdoor seating. The business publishes options for vegetarian, vegan, coeliac and dairy-intolerant customers and describes itself as dog friendly. General café visits are usually informal, while afternoon tea, large groups and visitors with particular mobility needs should contact the team in advance. Menus and opening times can change seasonally.

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A characterful riverside stop for breakfast, lunch, cake or afternoon tea. Reserve ahead for afternoon tea, larger groups or specific access needs.

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Last updated 2 August 2026.