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Food - Bagheera in The Lakes, Keswick, Cumbria

Bagheera in The Lakes

4.7 (35)
£25 and under
Café
20 Station Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5HF

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A photo of Bagheera in The Lakes restaurant

Bagheera in The Lakes

4.7
£25 and under
Café
Keswick

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
OUR STORY
Bagheera was born from a love of two places that feel very much like home – the mountains and lakes of South India and the fells and lakes of Cumbria.
For years, we have welcomed locals and visitors to Keswick through their restaurants, sharing their passion for good food, warm hospitality and memorable experiences. With Bagheera, we wanted to create something different – a place where the vibrant flavours of South India meet the relaxed charm of the Lake District.
Our breakfast menu is inspired by the cafés, homes and street food stalls of South India and Keswick . Every recipe has been thoughtfully adapted for Keswick, using quality local ingredients and aromatic South Indian spices that are rich in flavour, not heat.
Whether you're setting off for a day on the fells, exploring the town, or simply enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends, we hope you'll discover something new and delicious.
From our family to yours, welcome to Bagheera.
George & Meera

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bagheera in The Lakes.

4.7

4.7
(35)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Best Ambiance

  • Cumbria

    Best Value

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Healthy

  • Cumbria

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

  • Cumbria

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bagheera in The Lakes offers a delightful South Indian culinary experience. Renowned for "authentic Kerala cuisine" and "amazing cocktails and food," the restaurant excels with its "fantastic food and service." The attentive staff enhance the dining experience, making it a wonderful addition to Keswick's restaurants. Booking is advisable for evenings.
35 Reviews
  1. Nigel

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small restaurant but enough room between tables. Food excellent, great choice of small plates and curries. Cocktails and Cocktails galore. Staff so attentive and informative regarding what and how much to order. Good value for money.

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  2. Junie

    Aberdeen2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding- Authentic Kerala cuisine at its best.

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  3. Sam

    Cumbria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good, particularly the mains, the Masala Chips were a standout. The starters weren’t as good but were ok. A few starters and main to share between two is ample food. Good value for money, and the staff at the restaurant were attentive. The restaurant is only small so you feel as though you are sitting very close to the next table, not ideal for a quiet dinner. Lighting was also very bright and would have been better if dimmed a bit. Overall a good experience and would return.

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  4. Carl

    Cumbria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fantastic addition to the restaurants in Keswick

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  5. Rebekah

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food experience, I had the fish thali and every single dish tasted different and added to the experience. My son had the big thali and his lamb dish was really delicious too. Great selection of soft drinks and cocktails too - how refreshing for me as the designated driver! We'll definitely come back.

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  6. Junie

    Aberdeen2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, authentic , great value for money - in a word Outstanding

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  7. Claire

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely friendly restaurant. Staff were courteous and warm Food was delicious Waiting times just right Thank you!

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  8. Alysa

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely new place to eat in Keswick, which is also dog friendly. Staff friendly & polite. Food is delicious, weve had a couple of visits and would recommend as you can have lunch/small plates and a full menu all day. Booking is essential from 5pm onwards. Usually can walk in for lunch and light bites

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  9. Andrew

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was excellent. My wife's cauliflower dish one of the most delicious things we've ever tasted. Prices very reasonable. Place was quiet. Service was excellent.

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  10. Martin

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fairly small portions in this small restaurant serving mediocre fayre where you can almost help yourself to food on the neighbouring table…

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Guests commonly report good-sized, filling portions, reviewers praised the fish and hearty breakfasts, noting dishes came quickly and were filling and delicious.

Yes, Bagheera welcomes families; reviewers mention children dining happily, with examples like a child enjoying a Lamb Keema Dosa and another eating salmon on rice.

Yes, the menu clearly labels vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, for example the Kerala Chickpea Curry (Vegan, Gluten-free) and Dal Tadka (Vegetarian, Gluten-free), and the Vegetarian Tiffin Box notes vegan and gluten-free options are available.

Yes, Bagheera is very dog-friendly; multiple guests note dogs are welcome throughout the café and one review even mentions a special dog biscuit for visiting pets.

Bagheera in The Lakes feels warm and welcoming, the owners promise ‘warm hospitality, ’ staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, and guests praise a relaxed, unhurried cafe vibe with busy, popular spells and street-facing seats for people-watching.

Yes, Bagheera is dog-friendly; multiple guests say dogs are welcome, well-behaved dogs are commonly seen on leads, and some visitors were given dog biscuits.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, comfortable clothing rather than formalwear.

Yes, Bagheera sells alcoholic drinks; guests note an excellent selection of cold drinks and that alcoholic drinks are available after 11am.

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A photo of Bagheera in The Lakes restaurant

Bagheera in The Lakes

4.7
£25 and under
Café
Keswick

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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