Old Keswickian Fish & Chips Restaurant

You're standing on Market Square with a steaming paper cone in your hands, the Lake District fells rising up behind the town hall. This is the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself—locals queue here because the fish is fresh, the batter's got actual technique behind it, and they're not charging London prices for the privilege. The restaurant sits right in the heart of things, which means you can either grab a seat inside or take your supper down to the lakeside if the weather's kind.