One of the Most Welcoming Windermere Bars, Right in the Heart of the Village
The Lamplighter bar has been a firm fixture on the Windermere bar scene for over 35 years. Closest to the train station, easiest to find, and the hardest one to leave.
Step inside and you’ll find the kind of bar that’s increasingly rare, genuinely welcoming, full of character and stocked properly. The art deco lounge is warm and unhurried, with the kind of atmosphere that comes from decades of doing things right rather than chasing trends. When the weather plays ball, the south-facing terraces are among the best spots in Windermere for a drink in the sun.
Whether you’re stopping in for a pint after a day on the fells, settling into a corner with a bottle of wine, or starting your evening with cocktails before dinner, The Lamplighter bar is exactly where you want to be.
A carefully chosen selection of locally brewed Cumbrian ales alongside premium lagers.
Ask the bar for what’s on, we rotate our guest ales regularly to showcase the best of the region.
An extensive range of premium spirits – gin, whisky, rum and more, alongside a cocktail menu that gives you every reason to stay for another. Classic serves and house specials, all made properly.
An extensive wine list covering Old and New World, available by the glass or bottle. Soft drinks, juices and a full selection of hot drinks round things out for those taking it easy.
Best enjoyed on the terrace on a sunny afternoon, or beside the fire on a winter evening. However you take it, we’ve got the drinks to match.
Breakfast: 8:00am – 10:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
(9:00pm Friday & Saturday)
Bar closes
10:00pm Sun–Thu
10:30pm Fri–Sat
On a good day, and there are plenty of them in Windermere, there’s nowhere better than our south-facing terraces. Sun-trap spots that are perfect for a long lunch, an afternoon drink or a pre-dinner glass of something cold. Great for people-watching, better for switching off entirely.
Special menus, seasonal events and the occasional exclusive offers, straight to your inbox. No noise, just the good stuff.
To reserve your table for Sunday lunch, please give us a ring or drop us an email. We apologise for any inconvenience, but Sunday lunch bookings cannot be made via our online booking system.
From a full Cumbrian breakfast to our celebrated Sunday roast, there’s always something worth sitting down for at The Lamplighter.
The Lamplighter
The Lamplighter
