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The Lighthouse

Main Road, Windermere LA23 1DY, England
015394 88260
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Ranked #34 of 54 restaurants in Windermere
Cuisines: British
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Most recent review
- 19 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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SCOTLAND
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

On a recent, return visit to Windermere village we went to The Lighthouse for Dinner one evening. It was just as good as ever. The service was efficient and friendly. The food was delicious and, although we have always found this restaurant to be a bit more expensive than others are in the area, we would recommend it to everyone.... More

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Chichester, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

To be honest I don't know what to think about The lighthouse. It looks really nice and inviting from outside, on arrival we were greeted by pleasant and friendly waitress and service was great at all time during our visit. However food and its presentation was a total let down. We had trofiette con pollo and salmon and for the... More

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Lake District
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56 reviews 56 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We have been a few times before and its always ok, whilst feeling a little expensive sometimes, but its handy and serves quickly which is good when its your lunch hour. But today I was really disappointed, its been refurbished since our last visit and its looked really nice, clean and fresh and inviting. The menu has changed slightly. Whilst... More

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Whitchurch, Shropshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We were able to order a small amount of food when we didn't need much.Staff were efficient and seemed to be working hard.

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Really poor food in what could be a great little restaurant in a prime Windermere location - Food arrived that was not as described on the menu / greasy / swimming in fat....when I asked for a salad instead of a potato option my salmon arrived with 5 raw tomatoes!!!!! Our desserts had quite literally been thrown into the serving... More

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Cumbria
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19 reviews 19 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Don't be fooled by the Lighthouses alluring exterior. Having been unable to get a table at Cafe Italia for lunch on a wet Thursday afternoon we decided that the Lighthouse was the best alternative. Unfortunately this didn't turn out to be the case. Upon entering I can only say that we were treated by the staff with considerable indifference and... More

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West Orange, New Jersey
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4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Cute decor. The service was average despite the many servers on hand, and the food was ok. Stick to the basics. Tomato soup and salads were decent, but the calamari was overbattered and overcooked.

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Cheshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Staying at a very nice B&B just down the road from here and was out looking for somewhere with a good choice of food to eat. Glad we decided to eat here. Asked for a table upstairs on 2nd floor as downstairs was very cafe-ish for an evening meal. Seated in a pleasant window seat, but too close to next... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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74 reviews 74 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

We stopped here because they had outdoor seating and we were lucky to have a sunny day in Windermere. We had a drink and a sandwich and the quality of the food was ok but nothing to write home about. I don't think I would want to go for a proper meal. No one brought is our bill either so... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Had an evening meal. I wasn't expecting much as from the outside the Lighthouse looked like a cafe and not particularly inviting. However, upon arrival we were taken upstairs where the decor is more in keeping with a restaurant. The upstairs floor has a nice feel to it. The staff were friendly and efficient. Everyone in our party was happy... More

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