The Barrel House

No. 1616 of 4,424 in the Lake District, No. 665 for food and pubs. Food and drink, 12.2 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A pub called The Barrel House.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
bownessbaybrewing.co.uk/the-barrel-houseOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Food and drink nearby

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If it rains

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