Lakeside Café Restaurant

A café and restaurant beside Theatre by the Lake, serving locally sourced food with views towards Derwentwater and pre-theatre dining.

Lakeside Café Restaurant sits beside Theatre by the Lake close to the shore of Derwentwater. Its setting is one of its biggest attractions, with lake and fell views accompanying coffee, cakes, light meals and freshly prepared dishes using locally sourced produce where possible.The café is useful for breakfast, lunch or refreshments before a lakeside walk. On performance days, pre-theatre evening dining can also be available to reserve. Well-behaved dogs are welcomed in line with the venue’s current policy.Daytime tables are normally available without booking, while pre-theatre dining should be reserved. Check performance-day arrangements and current service hours online.