Poet's Cafe Bar at Helm Crag in South Lakeland

Enjoyed a delicious lunch here on our way to Helm Crag. The hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome. We sat in the bay window and the view was superb!

Stopped for tea and scones after a walk up Hell Crag. Lovely views and very peaceful.

Enjoyed a Sunday roast in the beer garden before heading up Helm Crag. Really fast and friendly service even though there were a lot of people eating. Hope to come back in the future and would highly recommend.

I came here with family and friends on the 2nd January 2022. The staff were friendly but the waiting time was long. We ordered chips and was surprised when they delivered what was essentially a couple of potatoes cut into quarters. It was overpriced but the view was good.

Fantastic place to enjoy a pint and some grub, after hiking up Helm Crag, or before if you are that way inclined.

Superb spot for lunch. Stopped here on the way back from Helm Crag (when we were still around 20 mins away from Grasmere). Quiet, idyllic spot with a great view of a valley and greenery. A good offering of ciabattas for lunch which were delicious. Definitely worth stopping here as it’s a lovely place. Dog friendly too.

Idyllic setting and scenery. Enjoyed my liquid lunch. If approaching from Keswick watch your sat nav does not take you off to early down some very narrow (no passing places). Better to route via Grassmere. NOTE: cafe/bar part of hotel.

Great cream tea and fair coffee, a bit on the pricey side but the service was great and the gardens were very nice.

Very nice setting and friendly staff. A bit too steep prices for the experience. Would be back, though. :-D

Lovely setting and beautiful gardens next to Wordsworth's Woods with access footpath to Helm Crag (The Lion and The Lamb) - a great walk for the whole family. Arboretum, play area for kids, toilets, good food and dog-friendly. Car parking is free.