As of summer 2026 we are – regrettably – no longer able to open our Stable Bar regularly. But we’ll open the Bar and serve food at many of our events – check out What’s On to see these.
The Bar, Dining Room & outdoor Pizza Oven remain available for community use and for private hire bookings, so please get in touch to discuss your plans. Our generous car park make visiting easy, and our extensive gardens are a wonderful backdrop for a party or wedding.
The Stable Bar is the oldest part of The Farmer’s Arms, a space which tells a 400+ year history in its flagstones, antique furnishings and ancient ceiling beams. On the walls is a fascinating and idiosyncratic art collection, with space for temporary exhibitions too.
Our drinks list champions independent and organic producers. Beers from Cumbrian breweries, spirits from Lakes distilleries plus our award-winning organic house wines from central Spain sit alongside small-scale, local favourites such as Logan Beck Brewery, Ulverston Brewery, Fell Brewery, Shed 1 Gin and Lakes Brew Co.
Our food is prepared with the same care. Ingredients are ethically sourced from local producers, our Gardening School veg plot, or foraged locally. Everything is made in-house, and we cater for dietary requirements and children. Our outdoor wood-fired oven (we built it ourselves!) makes the most amazing pizza.
On our bar walls, we’ve hung a fascinating collection of 18th-20th century posters, prints and original paintings with rural and local themes, curated by Grizedale Arts director Adam Sutherland. Our eclectic furnishings include carefully-restored original wooden settles and chairs which have been at the inn for centuries, alongside local vintage finds and bespoke fittings.
The Farmer’s Arms has hosted centuries of celebrations! We’ve lost count of the visitors and locals who have shared reminiscences of special events held within our walls. Our Dining Room continues that tradition as a space for every occasion.
Our Dining Room also hosts drop-in workshops, film screenings, talks and other activities during daytime (see What’s On). At weekends and evenings, this characterful space is available for private hires (seating up to 30) with or without the adjoining cafe space (seating an additional 30). Whether you’re planning a talk or workshop, a birthday party, christening, anniversary or wedding reception, the Dining Room offers an intimate and adaptable space, with the additional access flexibility of being on the ground floor.
For something special, our creative cooks and in-house designers can help you deliver a unique event, with bespoke menus and decorations to suit any budget.
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