Poet's Cafe & Bar

Had a lovely restorative late lunch after a rainy hike. Delicious soup and crusty bread served by cheerful and attentive Serene. We really enjoyed the experience!

Tucked against the hill, don't miss this tearoom and bar! Love the view and they have yummy baked goods to fuel your walking journey.

Relaxed and friendly cafe at end of our Helm's Crag Hike. New girl, learning the ropes, was super friendly and accommodating despite it being her first day. Yummy bacon breakfast bap for my husband and vegan breakfast bap for me. Delightful coffee and outdoor picnic benches in sunshine and shade complete with water bowls for thirsty pups.
Highly recommend a stop here. Also the lunch/dinner Omni and vegan friendly menu look amazing but bear in mind it starts from 12noon so we were too early.
A must stop when stomping around the hills of Grasmere 🙂

Good spot to get coffee or a pint before a walk! They provide oat milk for vegans, and the coffee was delicious

We had a delightful rest at the Poet's Cafe in June 2023 after a long hike. It is about 15 minutes walk from Grasmere town center and very quiet, and peaceful. If you sit outside the view is stunning. We had a couple of lovely plant-based dishes which were tasty and original followed by a flapjack and some fudge. If you enjoy a great view and a quiet setting, you're in for a treat.

Friendly service & a great pint after a long trek around Grasmere Common.

Super cafe for the end of a hike. You can park for £6 and redeem the parking charge for coffee and tea. Brilliant! Watch out for Pebbles the cat who might hike some of the way with you too

Weee made really welcome by wonderful staff today. So friendly and gave great service.

Stopped here today for food and drinks, the food was outstanding they have a small plates menu which is new, and what can I say... wow best food in the lake district, portion sizes spot on, good variety, excellent value and the food extremely tasty and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the place, fantastic customer service from the lovely scouse lady working there also, overall 10/10 will definitely be returning during our stay in grasmere 😁

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.

Fantastic location. Child friendly. Perfect for a drink on the return from Helm Crag.

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!

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.

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.

Very much enjoyed our visit. Great service.

Great place for a coffee and cake or afternoon tea. Exceptional views and there are plenty of vegan options! Lovely homely atmosphere.

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

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

Sat outside on a sunny Saturday in August listening to relaxing tunes. Beautiful surroundings, absolutely loved it!

Amazing views, great beer, delicious food and friendly, helpful staff. They love dogs as well!