The Skiddaw Hotel Bar & Conservatory
For relaxed dining in Keswick, the delightful ambience of our airy conservatory awaits. Tuck into our delicious range of tempting snacks and wholesome bar meals as you look directly out onto the bustling Market Square of Keswick. Ideal for a morning pick-me-up, a foodie-fuelled lunch or an evening meal with cocktails – the Skiddaw Conservatory is the place to be, whatever the weather.
Dogs are welcome in the conservatory but not in the bar.
Food served daily 10am-9pm.
View the full menu on the Skiddaw Hotel website.
Location
By road - Keswick is 20 miles via the A66 from Penrith and the M6 Motorway, Junction 40. By rail - Penrith is the nearest main line station. There are regular bus routes to Keswick.
The Fat Tuesday Feast: A Mardi Gras Celebration at the Skiddaw Hotel
Please book using this link: https://buytickets.at/skiddawhotel/1989317
Step out of Keswick and into the spirit of New Orleans as Brasserie 31 brings Mardi Gras to the Lakes for one night only.
This year’s Fat Tuesday Feast is inspired by the deep-rooted food traditions of Louisiana’s carnival season — a time to gather, indulge, and enjoy dishes cooked low and slow, rich with spice, and full of soul. The menu is a nod to classic Creole and Cajun recipes, reimagined with Skiddaw flair.
Expect warm hospitality, candlelit tables laced with Mardi Gras colour, and a menu filled with bold, Southern flavours. Come dressed in purple, green and gold, or add a mask for mystery – there’ll be a prize for the best dressed, as tradition demands.
What’s Included:
✔️ Four-course Mardi Gras menu featuring Creole, Cajun & Southern-inspired dishes
✔️ A welcome drink on arrival – traditional Mardi Gras flavours with a Skiddaw twist
✔️ Optional wine or cocktail pairings with a Southern spin, available to purchase on the night
✔️ Candlelit setting with subtle nods to New Orleans style – gold, green & purple accents
✔️ Jazz soundtrack curated to echo the soul of Bourbon Street
✔️ Prize for Best Dressed Guest – whether masked, beaded or simply fabulous
The Betray-tors: A Murder Mystery Dining Experience
Please book using this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/skiddawhotel/2004151
Enjoy a 2-course meal while you decipher the clues and try to catch the killer in this hilarious, immersive and interactive murder mystery based on the Traitors TV show from acclaimed mystery maestros Highly Suspect.
There’s a fiendish plot, evidence to examine, and cryptic clues to crack! Fun, frivolity and fatalities guaranteed!
It’s the nation’s favourite game of murder, exile and increasingly ridiculous twists! As the four finalists gather for one last chance to vote out the backstabbing Betray-tor hiding amongst them, a contestant is found dead having been literally hung drawn and quartered! But in a game someone was clearly dying to win, can the loyal really be shielded from suspicion or will the killer be proven beyond treasonable doubt?
Your ticket includes:
- A delicious 2-course meal plus tea & coffee.
- Fully immersive, interactive murder mystery experience
Please arrive early if you would like to get refreshments beforehand.
Flavours in Bloom – A Spring & Summer Showcase from Brasserie 31
Please book using this link: https://buytickets.at/skiddawhotel/1989388
Celebrate the arrival of a new season with a special Dining Club evening hosted by Head Chef Bobby, as he introduces his new spring-summer menu for Brasserie 31.
Guests will enjoy a five-course tasting menu that showcases the very best of seasonal Cumbrian produce, bursting with colour, freshness, and creativity. Between courses, Chef Bobby will share insights into the ingredients, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes process that shaped the menu — from foraging to plating.
Think of this as an edible preview – a rare chance to taste the highlights before the menu officially launches, with plenty of personal touches and chef storytelling to make the night feel intimate, special, and connected to the Lakes.
What's Included:
✔️ Welcome canapés
✔️ Five-course tasting menu previewing the new season
✔️ Optional wine flight
✔️ Chef commentary between courses – insights, stories, and inspirations
Catalan Nights: A Spanish Tapas Experience
Please book here: https://buytickets.at/skiddawhotel/1989389
Back by popular demand – and with even more flavour – Chef Bobby invites you to a night of authentic Spanish hospitality, inspired by his 20 years living and cooking across Spain, with a special love for the bold, rustic dishes of Catalonia.
Expect a vibrant tapas buffet, brimming with traditional and regional favourites – from smoky chorizo and paprika-roasted potatoes, to slow-cooked meats, marinated seafood, and zingy vegetable dishes. Bobby will share stories between courses from his time in Spanish kitchens, weaving together food, culture, and the secrets of great tapas.
It’s a relaxed, sociable evening – just like a true Catalan feast – with plenty of opportunity to graze, chat, and enjoy a bit of Mediterranean sunshine in the heart of Keswick
What's Included:
✔️90-minute all-you-can-eat authentic Spanish tapas buffet
✔️ Complimentary sangria upon arrival.
✔️ Optional wine flight or sangria available to purchase
✔️ Sangria demonstration from Neels
✔️ A fun-filled night as part of our friendly foodie community.
✔️ Live chef storytelling – tales of Catalonia, tradition, and tapas from Bobby himself
Flavours from the Farm: A Zimbabwean Dinner with Neels
Born and raised on a farm in Zimbabwe in an Afrikaans family, Neels invites you to reminisce with him and explore the food and drink influences of this distinctive culture.
Afrikaners are descendants mainly of Dutch settlers, with significant Belgian, German, French and Portuguese influences. Their cuisine draws on these European roots, enriched over time by the cooks who prepared the food — many of whom were Cape Malays, Muslim descendants of enslaved people brought from Indonesia. They introduced the aromatic spices that remain a hallmark of traditional Afrikaans cooking today.
When Afrikaners left the Cape and migrated north — strongly “encouraged” by the British — life on the move demanded adaptation. This shaped both the ingredients used and the methods of cooking. Game was plentiful, and to this day meat remains central to Afrikaans cuisine, whether grilled on a braai (barbecue) or slowly stewed in a potjie (a small, round cast-iron pot).
The Great Trek took families to the Free State, the Transvaal, and, for the more adventurous, to Rhodesia — later Zimbabwe — where these culinary traditions continued to evolve.
With Neels as your guide, this evening’s menu brings that journey to life — from farm and fire to table — through the stories, traditions and flavours of Afrikaans cooking.
What’s Included:
✔️ Four-course Zimbabwean dinner with South African influences
✔️ Optional wine flight featuring South African wines available to purchase
✔️ Personal stories and cultural insights shared between courses
✔️ A welcome taste of Southern African hospitality, right here in Keswick
Please book here: https://buytickets.at/skiddawhotel/1989390
Your enquiry will be sent directly to The Skiddaw Hotel Bar & Conservatory. Please fill in as much detail as you can.
For relaxed dining in Keswick, the delightful ambience of our airy conservatory awaits. Tuck into our delicious range of tempting snacks and wholesome bar meals as you look directly out onto the bustling Market Square of Keswick. Ideal for a morning pick-me-up, a foodie-fuelled lunch or an evening meal with cocktails – the Skiddaw Conservatory is the place to be, whatever the weather.
Dogs are welcome in the conservatory but not in the bar.
Food served daily 10am-9pm.
View the full menu on the Skiddaw Hotel website.
Location
By road - Keswick is 20 miles via the A66 from Penrith and the M6 Motorway, Junction 40. By rail - Penrith is the nearest main line station. There are regular bus routes to Keswick.
The Fat Tuesday Feast: A Mardi Gras Celebration at the Skiddaw Hotel
Please book using this link: https://buytickets.at/skiddawhotel/1989317
Step out of Keswick and into the spirit of New Orleans as Brasserie 31 brings Mardi Gras to the Lakes for one night only.
This year’s Fat Tuesday Feast is inspired by the deep-rooted food traditions of Louisiana’s carnival season — a time to gather, indulge, and enjoy dishes cooked low and slow, rich with spice, and full of soul. The menu is a nod to classic Creole and Cajun recipes, reimagined with Skiddaw flair.
Expect warm hospitality, candlelit tables laced with Mardi Gras colour, and a menu filled with bold, Southern flavours. Come dressed in purple, green and gold, or add a mask for mystery – there’ll be a prize for the best dressed, as tradition demands.
What’s Included:
✔️ Four-course Mardi Gras menu featuring Creole, Cajun & Southern-inspired dishes
✔️ A welcome drink on arrival – traditional Mardi Gras flavours with a Skiddaw twist
✔️ Optional wine or cocktail pairings with a Southern spin, available to purchase on the night
✔️ Candlelit setting with subtle nods to New Orleans style – gold, green & purple accents
✔️ Jazz soundtrack curated to echo the soul of Bourbon Street
✔️ Prize for Best Dressed Guest – whether masked, beaded or simply fabulous
The Betray-tors: A Murder Mystery Dining Experience
Please book using this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/skiddawhotel/2004151
Enjoy a 2-course meal while you decipher the clues and try to catch the killer in this hilarious, immersive and interactive murder mystery based on the Traitors TV show from acclaimed mystery maestros Highly Suspect.
There’s a fiendish plot, evidence to examine, and cryptic clues to crack! Fun, frivolity and fatalities guaranteed!
It’s the nation’s favourite game of murder, exile and increasingly ridiculous twists! As the four finalists gather for one last chance to vote out the backstabbing Betray-tor hiding amongst them, a contestant is found dead having been literally hung drawn and quartered! But in a game someone was clearly dying to win, can the loyal really be shielded from suspicion or will the killer be proven beyond treasonable doubt?
Your ticket includes:
- A delicious 2-course meal plus tea & coffee.
- Fully immersive, interactive murder mystery experience
Please arrive early if you would like to get refreshments beforehand.
Flavours in Bloom – A Spring & Summer Showcase from Brasserie 31
Please book using this link: https://buytickets.at/skiddawhotel/1989388
Celebrate the arrival of a new season with a special Dining Club evening hosted by Head Chef Bobby, as he introduces his new spring-summer menu for Brasserie 31.
Guests will enjoy a five-course tasting menu that showcases the very best of seasonal Cumbrian produce, bursting with colour, freshness, and creativity. Between courses, Chef Bobby will share insights into the ingredients, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes process that shaped the menu — from foraging to plating.
Think of this as an edible preview – a rare chance to taste the highlights before the menu officially launches, with plenty of personal touches and chef storytelling to make the night feel intimate, special, and connected to the Lakes.
What's Included:
✔️ Welcome canapés
✔️ Five-course tasting menu previewing the new season
✔️ Optional wine flight
✔️ Chef commentary between courses – insights, stories, and inspirations
Catalan Nights: A Spanish Tapas Experience
Please book here: https://buytickets.at/skiddawhotel/1989389
Back by popular demand – and with even more flavour – Chef Bobby invites you to a night of authentic Spanish hospitality, inspired by his 20 years living and cooking across Spain, with a special love for the bold, rustic dishes of Catalonia.
Expect a vibrant tapas buffet, brimming with traditional and regional favourites – from smoky chorizo and paprika-roasted potatoes, to slow-cooked meats, marinated seafood, and zingy vegetable dishes. Bobby will share stories between courses from his time in Spanish kitchens, weaving together food, culture, and the secrets of great tapas.
It’s a relaxed, sociable evening – just like a true Catalan feast – with plenty of opportunity to graze, chat, and enjoy a bit of Mediterranean sunshine in the heart of Keswick
What's Included:
✔️90-minute all-you-can-eat authentic Spanish tapas buffet
✔️ Complimentary sangria upon arrival.
✔️ Optional wine flight or sangria available to purchase
✔️ Sangria demonstration from Neels
✔️ A fun-filled night as part of our friendly foodie community.
✔️ Live chef storytelling – tales of Catalonia, tradition, and tapas from Bobby himself
Flavours from the Farm: A Zimbabwean Dinner with Neels
Born and raised on a farm in Zimbabwe in an Afrikaans family, Neels invites you to reminisce with him and explore the food and drink influences of this distinctive culture.
Afrikaners are descendants mainly of Dutch settlers, with significant Belgian, German, French and Portuguese influences. Their cuisine draws on these European roots, enriched over time by the cooks who prepared the food — many of whom were Cape Malays, Muslim descendants of enslaved people brought from Indonesia. They introduced the aromatic spices that remain a hallmark of traditional Afrikaans cooking today.
When Afrikaners left the Cape and migrated north — strongly “encouraged” by the British — life on the move demanded adaptation. This shaped both the ingredients used and the methods of cooking. Game was plentiful, and to this day meat remains central to Afrikaans cuisine, whether grilled on a braai (barbecue) or slowly stewed in a potjie (a small, round cast-iron pot).
The Great Trek took families to the Free State, the Transvaal, and, for the more adventurous, to Rhodesia — later Zimbabwe — where these culinary traditions continued to evolve.
With Neels as your guide, this evening’s menu brings that journey to life — from farm and fire to table — through the stories, traditions and flavours of Afrikaans cooking.
What’s Included:
✔️ Four-course Zimbabwean dinner with South African influences
✔️ Optional wine flight featuring South African wines available to purchase
✔️ Personal stories and cultural insights shared between courses
✔️ A welcome taste of Southern African hospitality, right here in Keswick
Please book here: https://buytickets.at/skiddawhotel/1989390
Your enquiry will be sent directly to The Skiddaw Hotel Bar & Conservatory. Please fill in as much detail as you can.