Staveley Mill Yard and Hawkshead Brewery
Cosy pub and microbrewery with a historic waterwheel, offering delicious food, a beer garden, and a warm welcome for dogs.
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Staveley Mill Yard and Hawkshead Brewery
Best Time
Fewer crowds, relaxed atmosphere
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Cosy pub and microbrewery with a historic waterwheel, offering delicious food, a beer garden, and a warm welcome for dogs.
"A lovely pub and brewery with great value food and amazing site-brewed beers."
🎯 Book Your Table
Essential for evening meals and weekends to secure a spot, especially in the dog-friendly area. 📅
🍺 Try the Tasting Flights
Sample multiple on-site brewed ales in 1/3 pint measures to find your favorite. :beer_mug:
Quick Facts
Hours
Rating
4.6 · 827 reviews
Type
Bar & Grill
Website
lakelandpub.co.ukHighlights
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Hawkshead Brewery Ales
On-site brewery
Sample a wide selection of freshly brewed ales, with tasting flights available to discover your perfect pint.
Dog-Friendly Dining
Designated dining area
Enjoy a meal in a cozy, characterful space that welcomes your canine companions.
Beer Garden & Outdoor Seating
Outdoor area
Relax with a drink and a bite in the spacious beer garden, offering covered and open-air seating options.
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Planning Your Visit
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Insider Tips
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🎯 Book Your Table
Essential for evening meals and weekends to secure a spot, especially in the dog-friendly area. 📅
🍺 Try the Tasting Flights
Sample multiple on-site brewed ales in 1/3 pint measures to find your favorite. :beer_mug:
🐶 Dogs Welcome!
A designated dining area warmly welcomes well-behaved dogs. 🐕
🚗 Ample Parking
Plenty of parking available, including disabled bays, close to the entrance. 🚗
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🎯 Book Your Table
Essential for evening meals and weekends to secure a spot, especially in the dog-friendly area. 📅
🍺 Try the Tasting Flights
Sample multiple on-site brewed ales in 1/3 pint measures to find your favorite. :beer_mug:
🐶 Dogs Welcome!
A designated dining area warmly welcomes well-behaved dogs. 🐕
🚗 Ample Parking
Plenty of parking available, including disabled bays, close to the entrance. 🚗
🎁 Takeaway Beer Available
Bottled beers from the brewery are available to purchase and take home. 🎁
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors consistently praise Staveley Mill Yard and Hawkshead Brewery for its excellent on-site brewed ales, delicious and generously portioned food, and welcoming atmosphere, especially the dog-friendly dining area. While some minor kitchen delays can occur during peak times, the friendly staff and overall quality of the experience make it a highly recommended stop. +2
"We have been dining at The Watermill for over 20 years. We like the dining room that allows dogs as we feel it has more character but there is also a dog free lounge. The menu choice is varied and there are always specials on the board. Service is quick and when your food arrives it is hot and portions are of a good size. The micro-brewery means more ales to try, you can try 3 at a time in 1/3rds of a pint which is great. You can also have ales presented in a gift box to take away. The staff are friendly and helpful and the place is always busy so booking is advisable."
Chris Hynes
"We were on holiday and decided to give the inn & food a try for our evening meal, we were not disappointed. Table for 7 booked sitting inside and the food was fresh and tasty. Highly recommended. Staff were great. Large carpark with disabled parking close to building, additional seating under cover also more seating under umbrellas.
Also noticed dogs welcome."
Graham Smith
"Lovely wee pub and brewery. Great value food with the usual pub classics but well done. Site brewed beers are amazing and plenty (9) available to take away in bottle. Ended up coming back for more food and beer a couple of days later"
Wullie Scott
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Staveley Mill Yard is located in Staveley, near Windermere. It's accessible by car, with ample parking available on-site. If traveling by public transport, you can take a train to Windermere and then a local bus or taxi to Staveley.
Yes, there is a large car park with disabled parking spaces conveniently located close to the building.
The Lake District is popular with cyclists, and Staveley Mill Yard is a good stop-off point. Secure bike parking may be available, but it's advisable to check in advance if you have specific needs.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
You do not need to book tickets to enter Staveley Mill Yard or the brewery. However, booking a table for dining is highly recommended, especially for evenings and weekends.
Opening hours can vary, but the brewery and pub are generally open daily. It's best to check their official website or social media for the most up-to-date information.
There is no entry fee to visit the brewery taproom or the pub. You only pay for food and drinks you consume.
🍽️ 🍽️ Food & Dining
They offer casual pub fare, including classic dishes done well, with a varied menu and daily specials. Food is described as fresh, tasty, and home-cooked. +2
Yes, there is a lovely outdoor area with seating under umbrellas and also a partially covered area with windows and a roof for less favorable weather. +1
While specific options aren't detailed in all reviews, pubs of this nature typically offer vegetarian choices. It's advisable to check the current menu or inquire directly.
Portions are generally described as being of a good size.
🎫 🍺 Beer & Drinks
Hawkshead Brewery brews its own ales, with a good selection (around 9) usually available. You can try them in tasting flights or purchase bottles to take away. +1
Yes, bottled beers from the on-site brewery are available for purchase to take away, often presented in gift boxes. +1
Besides a wide range of ales, they will also offer standard pub drinks like wines, spirits, and soft drinks.
📸 📸 Photography
Capture the historic waterwheel in action, the charming pub interior with its fireplace, the bustling beer garden, and of course, the beautifully presented food and drinks.
While drone footage of watermills can be stunning, always check local regulations and obtain necessary permissions before flying a drone in the area.
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