* SPECIAL SPRING BANK HOLIDAY OPENING - MONDAY 27 MAY 2013 *
Good news. The Vats bar open all day from 12.30pm to 11pm. Pizzas and sides served from 12.30 to 2.30pm. Normal food service 5pm to 9pm.
The extraordinary Vats Bar is the place to go when you’re in Kendal. We serve a range of superb cask ales from around the British Isles and a wide selection of bottled, local and guest beers along with a wide range of wines, spirits and soft drinks.
The Vats Bar is a bustling, off-beat, friendly bar and should be part of any night out in the ‘Auld Grey Town’.
The Vats Bar offers the Brewery’s superb pizzas and full Tapas menu every day in informal and family friendly surroundings. One of the great things about our menu, which features superb local and seasonal produce is that Gerrard Quinn our chef will add new dishes from time to time. So the menu may vary, ever so slightly, from what's set out below.
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'This is one of Kendal’s trendiest venues for a drink and it has a huge range to choose from including cask ales, bottled beers, ciders and wines.' - Lancaster Guardian review - 13.12.12
Head down for Monday night quiz and the chance to win 8 pints of beer!
The Brewery supports ‘Challenge 25’, if you are lucky enough to look under the age of 25 bar staff will ask for proof of age ID before serving you alcohol.
Great Reviews
Our new menu is developing a bit of a buzz around the town. These rececent reviews from the Lancaster Guardian (Dec 2012) and the Westmorland Gazette (Sep 2012) gave the new Grainstore top marks. Come down and take a look for yourself.
The Grainstore
Come and enjoy a great meal, created from the finest local produce, in the Grainstore at the Brewery Arts Centre.
With its relaxed bistro-like feel and friendly environment the Grainstore is a great place to be. Whether you are seeing friends, off to a show or simply popping in for an after work treat, it's a great place to eat, relax and socialise.
The unique surroundings reflect the atmosphere of this bustling arts centre and the fabulous menu, designed by our chef Gerrard Quinn, make this one of Kendal’s most popular places to eat.
Our Food
Our menu at the Grainstore and Vats Bar allows you to create the meal that is right for you. Using great local produce, we have come up with a wide selection of smaller, flavour packed dishes which you can combine in any way you like.
You may want just one dish to go with a pint. You may want one plate as a starter and a combination of further dishes for your main course. You can create a banquet with friends,selecting a wide range of plates to arrive at your table at once. The choice is yours – just enjoy!
One of the great things about our menu, which features superb local and seasonal produce is that I will add new dishes from time to time. So the menu may vary, ever so slightly, from what's set out below.
Gerard Quinn, Head Chef.
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The Brewery supports ‘Challenge 25’, if you are lucky enough to look under the age of 25 bar staff will ask for proof of age ID before serving you alcohol.
The Grainstore restaurant is generously sponsored by LPC Furniture Morecambe, Kendal, Lancaster - who have provided our superb new furniture.
The Warehouse Café is the Brewery’s unique arts café bar and cinema, and one of the most exciting and original venues in Kendal.
Shabby chic meets art house meets cool comfort - the Warehouse is a meeting place for artists, audiences and anyone seeking somewhere to feel at home, to relax, to eat, to drink, to read or to share thoughts, ideas and time with friends and colleagues.
The Warehouse Café offers FREE Wi-FI with any purchase, so it is offers the perfect place to find a private corner to surf the internet or even work while enjoying some great food, coffee or soft drinks.
Take aways - The Warehouse Café serves food and drinks to take away.
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The Brewery supports ‘Challenge 25’, if you are lucky enough to look under the age of 25 bar staff will ask for proof of age ID before serving you alcohol.
A superb place to refuel and relax after a day out in the forest.
Situated within the visitors centre at the heart of Grizedale Forest, the Café boasts a restaurant with a huge picture window overlooking the forest, a chic coffee shop corner, a beautiful outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a meal in the stunning natural scenery and a succulent menu. A superb place to refuel and relax after a day out in the forest.
Enjoy a wide range of locally sourced produce used to create sumptuous hot and cold food as well as a range of beverages including soft drinks, teas, coffees and alcoholic beverages. All food is homemade using the best produce available locally.
The Café in the Forest provides ice cream and a range of takeaway snacks from ‘the Hatch’ if you prefer to ‘grab and go’ instead. Whatever your tastes or needs, the Café in the Forest can cater for everyone, and also has the capacity to host corporate or private parties and events.
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Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm takeaways until 5.30pm
Reservations: 01229 860 455
Cafe in the Forest, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0QJ
Click here to view Grizedale's location on google maps.
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
There is lots to see and do at Grizedale:
Walking: From the all access Ridding Wood trail to the demanding Silurian Way. Check out the Forestry Commission's website for full details
Adventure: Test your mettle on the Go Ape high ropes course
Mountain Biking: From the challenging The North Face Trail or our amazing network of tracks and bridleways. Hire bikes from Grizedale Mountain Bikes.
Art and Culture: Grizedale has a terrific arts heritage; Amazing sculptures and arts projects and arts events.
Grizedale offers an unrivalled day out for everyone. Come and visit us and discover an outdoor experience you will want to come back for time and again. After all this you're going to need a cup of tea!
The Brewery supports ‘Challenge 25’, if you are lucky enough to look under the age of 25 bar staff will ask for proof of age ID before serving you alcohol.
