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Watermill Brewing Co

Ings Village, Windermere LA8 9PY, England
01539 821309
Ranked #5 of 8 attractions in Windermere
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Breweries
Traveller Description: Watermill at Ings, the watermill is a busy traditional pub with a difference. They brew their beers on the premise, its easy to find, park and the... more »
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Leeds
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is a really popular pub. We have stayed a few years ago and had some good breakfasts and evening meals More

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Yorkshire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We called as we had been advised the food was good and following walking we could call, have a few beers and they even had a section we could take our dog in with us. Didn't stay for food. but well worth the visit for the beer tasting. More

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London, United Kingdom
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We've been coming here on a regular basis for over ten years. Since their micro-brewery was opened a few years ago we wish we could come even more often. This comfortable, friendly inn has everything that we love: good food , not gastro-pub, but just excellent, fresh and tasty meals - try their fish and chips, Cumberland sausage or steak... More

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Bolton le Sands, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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A regular place to pop in for some quality beer from the on site brewery and good home cooked food. More

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Lake District UK
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Excellent ales and pretty good food as well, can be busy at weekends but thats to be expected when its that good! More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

A really nice setting for an excellent pub / brewery. The food is good but expensive, but the real attraction of this pub is the beer. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

stayed in room 1 double and two singles ,just enough room for Henry (first time hes been to a hotel) we relaxed and enjoyed ourselves ,food very good ,staff excellent and friendly,hopefully we will be back , one nights accomodation copius drinks ,lots of lovely food and breakfast about £200. good value . More

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Darlington, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Good food, Good Beer (upto 16 real ales to choose from), Pleasant surroundings and within easy walking distance of Windermere (about 2.5 miles) with the added bonus of the Beer at the end of your walk. More

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littleborough
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Excellent & varied food. Beer brewed on site, & of course very drinkable & you can buy bottles etc at bar to take away More

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London
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

This is just a great doggie pub. The beers are all dog themed and brewed on the premises. It sensibly has a family area, a no dog area and a dog area. We have pug and he loved the company of the other dogs. Treats came round when he settled down, he loved it. We came for dinner and it... More

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