The Riverside Bar is the public bar directly beside the Scafell Hotel and offers a great range of real ales from Micro breweries like Tirril, Keswick Brewery, Hesket Newmarket and Barngates , fine malts (we have over 60 to choose from), great ‘Fill Yer Boot’s’ food with regular specials and proper Cumbrian ‘crack’. Here you meet the locals from around Borrowdale Valley as well as other visitors within the area.

The bar is an ideal place to finish after a good hearty walk where you can enjoy a drink and discuss your day’s adventures in front of open fires (seasonal) or on the veranda during those warmer months.

This popular bar overlooks the river yet is cosy in all weather. This is where the popular Borrowdale Fell Race finishes and a good place to meet many of the fell race stars or view the Fell Race winner’s board above the main fireplace. Pop along to experience some real Lakeland’ and enjoy the laid back atmosphere with great service.

Bar opening hours are 12 noon – 11pm (10.30pm on Sundays) – with food served 12 noon – 2.30pm & 6.00pm – 9pm daily. ) All times are subject to change & availability (yes that means it can finish on a moments notice and may not be available at all). The Riverside Bar is operated on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.