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The Secret Garden - Pooley Bridge

Independent family run Bar & Restaurant

About this place

Hidden just behind Pooley Bridge Village Stores, The Secret Garden opens onto a landscaped riverside terrace beside the River Eamont, with glimpses toward Ullswater. Inside, a relaxed, contemporary dining room and open kitchen set the tone for unhurried lunches, sunset cocktails, and easy evening meals right in the heart of the village.

The menu is freshly cooked and all-day, with crowd-pleasing small plates, hearty mains and seasonal specials built around quality ingredients. Pair your food with a house cocktail, a crisp lager or something from the wine list, then wander out to the garden for golden-hour views over the water. It’s the kind of place that works as well for a lingering lunch after a lakeside walk as it does for date night or a family get-together.

Why go

Atmospheric waterside setting in central Pooley Bridge
All-day dining with an open kitchen and a solid drinks list (cocktails, wine, coffee)
Stylish riverside garden for sunny days and evening drinks
Easy to combine with Ullswater walks or a lake cruise

Good to know

Entrance: through the rear of Pooley Bridge Village Stores
Opening: typically 7 days a week, 12:00–22:00
Booking: online reservations recommended at peak times; walk-ins when space allows
Seating: cosy indoor tables plus a landscaped outdoor terrace
Parking: village car parks a short walk away; frequent bus and lake cruise connections