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Dog Friendly Inn in Keswick

Welcome to The Royal Oak, Keswick

We’re closed for a makeover… Don’t worry – we’ll be back in April with a brand-new Royal Oak.

Proudly placed in the centre of Keswick, The Royal Oak is a charming inn that brings together heart-warming hospitality, home-cooked food made from scratch by our chefs, and modern characterful bedrooms. Take a moment to fall in love with the Lake District; the inspiring landscape, rustic farming communities and array of wildlife. Enjoy a weekend away, a locally sourced lunch or simply a pint of our award-winning ales.

Dogs are always welcome at The Royal Oak.

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Offers & Packages

Mother’s Day at the Royal Oak

This Mother's Day, treat them to truly memorable experience at the Royal Oak.

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Spring in Keswick

Take a moment to fall in love with the Lake District this spring.

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Father’s Day

Explore the Lake District with the Father in your life.

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Home-cooked Food, Made From Scratch

In the heart of Keswick, choose from our charming restaurant, or catch up with friends in our bar, where dogs are welcome and the atmosphere is like a local pub.

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Food & Drink

We pride ourselves in creating hearty dishes using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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Bedrooms

Charming bedrooms individual in character with all the touches you need to relax.

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Local Area

The Lake District on your doorstep, a breathtaking landscape with tales to tell.

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It's always good to book

Don’t leave it to chance, with a seasonally changing menu and some delicious specials on offer each day make sure you book a table whether popping in with friends or staying for the weekend. All areas are dog friendly.

Dietary Requirements:

With everything cooked fresh, our chefs will do all they can to make sure there’s plenty you can eat. But please give us the heads up when you’re booking so we can feed you properly.

All bookings over 5 people please call the pub on 01768 773135. All bookings over 6 people require a £10.00 non refundable deposit per person.

Discover Keswick

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Stay in the Lake District

Life in The Lakes

The epicentre for activity in the northern Lake District, Keswick has a bustle all year round. Being perfectly located to access some of the regions most iconic fells, like Skiddaw and Blencathra, and valleys like Buttermere. Or perhaps you’d prefer a more gentle escape with a boat trip on Derwentwater. Exploring the landscape that has inspired poets, writers and artists alike.

Things to do

Explore what the northern Lake District has on offer.

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Rheged

The Lake District has inspired writers, artists and craftspeople for centuries. At Rheged, not only can you wander around their exhibitions learning how the landscape has inspired the regions creators, you can also get stuck in yourself with a number of workshops throughout the year.

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Cat Bells

A fantastic walk that leads to the most spectacular view of the Derwentwater and the surrounding fells, Cat Bells is a must-do for anyone visiting the area.

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Derwentwater

Referred to as “the Queen of the Lakes” because of the way it’s cradled by the surrounding fells, the Derwentwater is a magnificent, iconic feature of the Lake District. Stretching three miles long and a mile wide, the lake serves as a fantastic gateway to some of the area’s best landmarks.

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Lakes Distillery

Located just five miles away from Keswick, the Lakes Distillery has provided visitors with an incredible journey through the art of whisky, gin and vodka making.

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