Country Hut

You'll find Country Hut tucked into what was once Bowness's old Midland Bank, a proper Grade II listed building that's been given new life as a cocktail bar with genuine craft credentials. The setting feels unexpectedly sophisticated for Windermere—all period features and careful restoration—but there's nothing stuffy about it. Walk in and you're greeted by bartenders who actually know what they're doing, the kind who'll talk you through their process rather than just reaching for the bottles. The drinks are inventive without being show-offy, and they take the classics seriously too.