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Loweswater Show

The 137th annual Loweswater Show has been confirmed for Sunday 1st September, opposite NEW HOUSE FARM in the Lorton Valley.   For more information click here

Pacific Voyage joins our stunning bottled beer range

Pacific Voyage is a New Zealand hopped Pale Ale. This beer commemorates the last voyage of Cumbrian born Fletcher Christian of Mutiny on the Bounty fame who died on the tiny Pitcairn Islands in the...

New Veranda

Our all new veranda is now finished and open. Come and enjoy it when the sun is out.

Croglin Vampire

Croglin Vampire was judged top bottled beer in the North of England in December in a SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) competition and has gone on to win bronze in the national competition. This...

Buy Loweswater Gold

Loweswater Gold is now available on line. Please follow the link below Buy on line

New Menu

Our Summer menu has now started. With further emphasis on locally sourced produce,  the menus are available to view on line. Lunchtime menu Evening menu

Welcome to the Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater in the English Lake District

The famous Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater is situated in a magical place, nestling amongst the stunning fells in the heart of the North West Lake District just a short distance from the Lakes of Loweswater and Crummock Water.


A Classic Lake District Inn

Providing food and shelter since Tudor times, Kirkstile offers self catering, 11 quality rooms including a family suite, log fires, oak beams and a wealth of history. A classic Lake District pub!

Local Food

Kirkstile's team of six chefs are serious about good food. We have a deserved reputation for unpretentious, home-cooked meals and place great emphasis on local Cumbrian and Lake District suppliers.

Real Ale

Kirkstile Inn has one of the most famous bars in the Lake District, and one of the greatest beer gardens! Our brewery Cumbrian Legendary Ales produces the 2011 Champion Golden Ale of Britain, Loweswater Gold and our bar normally has a range of 6 cask beers available. Kirkstile Inn has won the award of CAMRA West Cumbria Branch Pub of the Year five times and in 2011 was runner up.

Kirkstile is an inn of unique character ... enjoy the Kirkstile experience!

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