Young locals and windblown walkers gather in Keswick's liveliest café for excellent coffee or tea, fruit-flavored cordials, and some serious hot chocolate. The music is laid-back; the staff is undeniably cool; the walls are hung with paintings and photos; and there are housemade pizzas, tapas, and pints of local beer for long rainy days or cold winter nights. Don't miss the decadent chocolate orange cake.

We don’t know why it’s called The Square Orange, but this quirky little café in the heart of Keswick is well worth a visit if Roman-style (that’s thin and crispy to you and me) stone-baked pizza, a selection of European-inspired tapas, or a bowl of tasty nachos gets your taste buds dancing. They have lots of vegan options too. There are also guest wines from family-run vineyards, beer from local microbreweries and further afield, and coffee from Cumbrian roasters, so whether you just want to pop in for coffee and cake during the day, or a pre-pizza Aperol spritz in the evening, a warm welcome awaits.

The ‘Squorange’, as it’s affectionately known by locals and visitors alike, is an unexpected gem found nestled in the heart of Keswick. Highly rated for its great service and cosy, welcoming atmosphere, their freshly made stone baked pizzas come with veggie or seafood toppings and both vegan and gluten free options are catered for. With a full bar serving local ales, a speciality coffee menu, and a great choice of tapas and delicious desserts combined with regular live music evenings, what’s not to love?

A firm favourite amongst locals and visitors alike, the Square Orange is one of the cosiest little joints you’ll ever have the good fortune to be tucked away in. It’s small size can make it hard to get a table, but all the more satisfying when you do, especially when they even manage to squeeze a live musician or two in as well. Whatever you choose here, you can be sure it’s been carefully selected, from freshly roasted coffee blends to an eclectic selection of both local and European beers.

During lockdown, The Square Orange underwent a refurbishment and despite social distancing measures in place it hasn't lost its heart and soul. The “Squorange" is an unexpected gem found nestled in the heart of Keswick. With a full bar of guest wines from family run vineyards, local microbreweries alongside Belgian and German beers, it also has coffee blends from Cumbrian roasteries as well as flavours sourced from further afield such as from India and South America.

With a full vegan menu, every diner can easily be catered for here. A full pizza menu is available, with the classics like Margherita sat alongside more unusual pizza combos such as mozzarella, BBQ pulled pork & red onion, and N’duja, garlic, and oregano with rocket and Burrata. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, they also offer an extensive Tapas list, featuring dishes like truffle oil mushrooms, homemade meatballs, and stuffed vine leaves.

Situated just off Keswick’s bustling market square, The Square Orange Café is a popular spot for coffee enthusiasts. Its laid-back vibe and extensive menu make it the perfect place to refuel during your Lake District adventures. Menu highlights: Try their Mediterranean-inspired mezze platter served with warm pitta bread and hummus, paired with a refreshing iced latte or a zesty lemon drizzle cake for dessert.

Serving up something a little different to the dog-friendly pubs Keswick has to offer, The Square Orange showcases a sophisticated cafe style coffee menu, loose leaf teas and a tantalising cocktail selection and is a welcomed change from the traditional. If you’re planning a trip to the Lake District, browse our collection of Cambrian cottages and explore this stunning corner of the country in style.

The Square Orange, lovingly nicknamed “the squorange”, is a vibrant and easy-going cafe that makes a paw-some hangout at any time of day. Whether you and the pooch “pup” in for morning coffee and cake or come in to play board games and have a tipple to while away a rainy evening. There’s a continental flavour to the food as well as the vibe since there are stonebaked pizzas and tapas to try.

The Square Orange is a quirky café known for its Roman-style stone-baked pizzas and European-inspired tapas, offering a vibrant atmosphere and being dog-friendly. Thyme Bistro is a family-run establishment, while Fellpack Restaurant offers an innovative and eclectic menu with dishes they call “Fellpots,” such as Sardinian Seafood Stew and Indonesian Lamb Rendang, alongside tempting desserts.

For a laid-back, no-fuss dining experience, make your way to The Square Orange, affectionately known as the “Squorange” by locals. Located on St John’s Street, this cosy cafe-bar serves stone-baked Roman-style pizzas, tapas, desserts, and drinks. With its relaxed vibe, you don’t need a reservation – just pop in, grab a table, and maybe catch some live music while you’re at it.

A hidden gem of the Lake District, a continental café that specialises in perfectly brewed coffee and beautifully stone-baked pizzas. There is also a fully stocked bar for a wonderful evening at this quirky find with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Indulge in freshly roasted coffee, ethically sourced loose leaf tea or a weak-at-the-knees hot chocolate all on offer.

Affectionately known as “The Squorange” among the regulars, this is certainly one of the quirkiest bars in Keswick. This continental-style café/bar boasts an atmosphere like no other Keswick pub, with an extensive drinks menu coming from all over the globe. Bring your dog along to enjoy some live music while tucking into a stone-baked pizza, or perhaps even some tapas.

Walking back towards the hotel, among the uniformed white buildings, your eyes will inevitably wander towards the bright orange misfit, The Square Orange. Serving up stone-baked pizzas, tapas, local pints and one of the best margaritas I’ve had in the UK, this unexpected slice of orange heaven stays busy. They don’t take bookings, but it’s well worth the wait.

20 St. John’s Street, Keswick,CA12 5AS - Open Monday-Sunday: 10:30am - 10:30pm Food Served: 12:00pm - 9:00pm. Welcome to the "Squorange", a local favourite and visitor treasure in the heart of Keswick!. With full bar, speciality coffee, freshly made stone-baked pizzas and live music nights you’ll feel right at home in this warm and cosy place!

With a full bar, specialty coffee menu freshly made stone-baked pizzas, and live music evenings; the warm and welcoming atmosphere is one you will find hard to leave!. The food here is cooked to order (in a corner behind the bar) and is really good. They do some great desserts of the moment which you should always leave a little room for.

Known by locals as the ‘Squorange’, this quirky little café and bar is nestled in the heart of Keswick, serving hot stone pizzas, Cumbrian roasted coffee, local beer, guest wines and European inspired tapas. The café is a friendly place with a lively atmosphere, hosting evenings of live music and offering a selection of board games.

The Square Orange: A Kindred Spirits favourite, The Square Orange is an intimate, cosy bar and eatery serving stone-baked Roman-style pizza, tapas, and desserts. They also have a vegan menu and a full tapas menu. Tapas dishes such as Stuffed Vine Leaves, King Prawns and Whole Baked Camembert will be sure to leave you satisfied.

Café bar by day and live venue by night, this small venue is a great little find whatever the time of day. There is a good lunch menu for day time snacks or meals and the coffee is excellent in the evening this turns into a bar which often has live music playing. There’s tapas on offer along with stone baked pizzas.

Good menu selection, and a whole page dedicated to vegan diners. No parking directly outside, and no reservations, so during busy periods you will leave your name and wait for a table. The food is good, but they have a small pizza oven, so the orders go in in order, which means you can have quite a wait when busy.

As mentioned, the Dog and Gun and The George are good for food and beer – Square Orange for ale, pizza, tapas. The Lakes Bistro and Morrells are good for food – three curry houses, two chinese, and one thai, all pretty similar standard. Chippies in town are pretty rubbish – Bank Street’s usually the best though.

One of my favourite places to go for lunch & dinner in Keswick is The Square Orange. It’s this tiny tapas bar, which is full of colour and life, and the food is delicious. Tapas and pizzas are what they’re known for, and if you’re lucky enough to grab a table, you won’t be disappointed!

Very friendly, this unpretentious pub is deservedly popular for its beer, food and atmosphere. They offer very reasonably priced bar food of the home cooked variety all day. The range of ales is great with a good selection from the local Keswick brewery, only a few hundred yards away.

Reviews: "I managed to get the last table when I visited - always a good sign when the restaurant is nearly full on a cold, wet November evening! Staff very friendly and attentive. Lots to choose from on the menu. Nice relaxed atmosphere. My dinner was excellent and perfectly cooked.

As well as Bar 26 and Merienda look out for The Square Orange Bar/Cafe, Java Chocolate & Coffee Shop, Lakes Bistro & Bar, The Filling Station, Little Chamonix, Laura in The lakes, Kat’s Kitchen ( Veggie ) and Mrs F’s Fine Food emporium, to name but a few.

I've been here a couple of times now and I just love this place. No bookings taken so you get to have a drink or two at the bar - excellent cocktails mad to order here - and add your name to the list for a table. Tables turn over relatively quickly.

The locals like Square Orange Cafe, a hidden gem in the center of the town. It is a fantastic location to chill out with a unique coffee selection. Freshly baked pizzas and live music will complement your evening.

As well as the best coffee in town, the Square Orange serves a good selection of continental beers, amazing pizzas and tapas. It is dog friendly, there are board games and regular music nights.

The “Squorange”, as it’s affectionately known by locals and visitors alike, is an unexpected gem found nestled in the heart of Keswick. Great pizzas and tasty tapas. Drive time: 25 minsBook?

The Square Orange – known to locals as the “squ’orange”, this Keswick tapas restaurant is a real gem. It is tiny so fills up quickly, but waiting at the bar is part of the charm!

More of a bar than a pub but the Square Orange do great pizza and have good beer - https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186327-d1234009-Reviews-Th...

Great coffee and teas in a great setting and nice atmosphere. Really good for reading the Sunday papers over a coffee. They also do Pizzas, paninis and Tapas.