Best Lunch Restaurants in Milnthorpe

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Grange-Over-SandsKendalLancaster

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Bolton-le-SandsGrange-Over-SandsKendalLancaster

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8 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant restaurant

1. Crooklands Hotel - the restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(895)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Kendal

Booked 15 times today

The RestaurantOur main restaurant is modern with a lantern light ceiling which allows in plenty of natural light to flood in. A great piece of real architectural design. The restaurant boast some wonderful bespoke ironwork along with a vintage industrial feel . This restaurant offers a modern ambiance an ideal place to catch up with family and friends and enjoy our mouthwatering local dishes. The InnThe Inn is full of old world charm with little hidden nucks for dining. This restaurant is full of character and is used at lunch times primarily, but in the evenings, it offers a cosy ambiance lit by candle light ideal for a more casual approach to dining.The Inn also offers an afternoon tea which is simply divine. Served between 2pm-5pm by prior bookings only.The Bar and Snug is a relaxed and super cosy space sticking with the old charm of the Inn which this part of the building offers. It has an impressive wood burning stove and is dog friendly.

A photo of Longlands Inn & Restaurant restaurant

2. Longlands Inn & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1148)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Lancaster

Booked 17 times today

Using only freshly sourced Lancashire ingredients, including fresh seasonal vegetables, juicy steaks, fresh fish along with deliciously prepared vegetarian options, we have a menu to suit all tastes. Being right on the North Lancashire and South Cumbria border, the Longlands Inn is surrounded by farmers offering some great local specialties. Fell-bred and salt-marsh lamb, fabulous cheeses, freshly-caught fish, are then all expertly prepared and cooked by our brilliant resident chef Mark Swanton.The hotel has recently gone through a complete refurbishment of the downstairs areas and we have created cosy drinking areas, a mixtures of high and low seating and a private dining area. The open pass from the kitchen allows guests to see our kitchen in operation and all this leads to creating a lively buzz and great atmosphere.

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3. The Cavendish Arms

4.8

Exceptional(1994)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Grange-Over-Sands

Booked 11 times today

Please note we cannot guarantee specific tables when booking on line or at busy times.The Cavendish Arms is a 450 year old Coaching inn set in the heart of Cartmel. With Simon Rogan and his famous Lenclume restaurant we have some very high standards to maintain. Our food is fresh and sourced locally to ensure the freshest ingredients are on your plate at all times. Our menu changes often and is always being developed by our very talented Head Chef and his team. Along with a great food offering, we are challenging boundaries with our selection of 25 gins, 10 whiskeys and many more superior sprits, we always try to have an alternative rather than using main stream brands behind the bar, ensuring our guests receive the best possible value for money we can provide whilst experiencing a better than expected product. In short our aim is to make sure you leave having had a memorable time and be wearing a huge smile.

4. The Royal

4.5

Awesome(2064)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Bolton-le-Sands

Booked 27 times today

At The Royal Hotel in Bolton le Sands, we pride ourselves on catering for all your needs in a warm and friendly environment. We'll make sure that our pub is somewhere you're always relaxed, whether by yourself, with friends or with family. Come and visit us, drop in, feel at home... We look forward to seeing you soon.

A photo of The Redwell Country Inn restaurant

5. The Redwell Country Inn

4.7

Exceptional(99)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Lancaster

Booked 5 times today

We do wholesome home cooked food well. Our menus have a great selection of dishes to take you from breakfast through to afternoon tea.Perfect for those who want a lighter meal or a little extra.We are an ideal place for breakfast, lunch, a quick catch up or afternoon tea.

6. Hest Bank

4.1

Excellent(393)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Lancaster

Booked 3 times today

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the impressive canalside pub located in the picturesque village of Hest Bank, Lancashire. Here at The Hest Bank, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. The Hest Bank was first licensed to brew beer and sell cooked game in 1544... making it one of the oldest pubs in the area!

7. The Monks Bistro

4.3

Awesome(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Grange-Over-Sands

All our food is freshly prepared from locally sourced ingredients where possible.Our Lunch Menu is available all week from 12 noon.Our Evening Menu is available on limited evenings, 5pm - 8.30pm. Please book your table in advance.We offer a 3 course Sunday Lunch from 12 noon.We also have a specials board that changes from week to week.

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8. Alexanders at the Castle Green Hotel

4.1

Excellent(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Kendal

Booked 1 time today

Alexander’s Pub at Castle Green Hotel is a charming and inviting establishment nestled within the beautiful surroundings of Castle Green’s historic grounds. With its warm and cozy atmosphere, this pub exudes a sense of comfort and relaxation.Head on up to our woodland walk behind Alexander’s. The woods are filled with a blanket of bluebells in spring, plenty of sticks to get den building, and lots of nature for the whole family to enjoy. Finish off with a tasty treat in Alexander’s.⁠With the best views for miles, where else would you want to be?

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PamVIP
Cumbria •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely atmosphere, attentive friendly staff, always make is special for my elderly mother.
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Crooklands Hotel - the restaurantPrice: Moderate• British• Kendal
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4.7
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Hazel
Lancashire •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always pleasant and accommodating staff. Ambient atmosphere. It was a new menu so altho good, it could be tweaked a bit.
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Longlands Inn & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• British• Lancaster
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4.5
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Nicolas
Devon •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food, great service and reasonable value given cost of eating out nowadays
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The Cavendish ArmsPrice: Expensive• British• Grange-Over-Sands
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4.8
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Claudine
Lancashire •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Came for Sunday lunch. Staff were really welcoming , smiley and happy. Food was good. All the tables and everything were lovely and clean. We will definitely go back.
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The Redwell Country InnPrice: Moderate• Café• Lancaster
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4.7
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Meriel
Lancashire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
Light Bite Fish and Chips. Absolutely delightful and the curry sauce, an extra was superb
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The RoyalPrice: Moderate• Pub• Bolton-le-Sands
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4.5

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