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VegetarianVisitor Guide to North West England

Vegetarian friendly accommodation, restaurants & eating out in  Cheshire, Cumbria & The Lakes, Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside 

Cheshire, Cumbria & The Lakes, Lancs, Manchester, Merseyside and the Isle of Man

Lake district and manchester vegetarian vegan accommodation and restaurantsThe North West has historic vegetarian and vegan credentials  as it is not only home to  The UK Vegetarian Society (based in Altrincham, nr Manchester - the end of that notorious Coronation street tramline) but was also home to Donald Watson.

Donald Watson created the word vegan and founded The Vegan Society in 1944 lived for most of his life in the Lake District, Cumbria.
He loved walking and up until the year he died he would always walk up to the top of a hill for his birthday.

The beautiful English Lake District has a number of award winning vegetarian restaurants and even a 100% vegetarian  country house hotel in a stately house once frequented by great poets.

Both Liverpool and Manchester are renouned for their football teams and the music, having spawned the legendary vegetarian Beatles,  Liverpool  and both Liverpool and Manchester have provided a constant stream of celebrity bands and singers ever since. 

 

Entries in the guidebook are grouped geographically in sections and within each section alphabetically by county, then town or village, then name. 





Vegetarian NORTH WEST ENGLAND 2012



Cheshire

 

Cafés, restaurants, pubs

 

Chez Jules Restaurant, tel 01244 400014, 71 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HQ.   R L a

 

Sokrates Greek Taverna, tel 0161 282 0050, 25A Northenden Road, Sale M33 2DH.   R L a

 

Greenfields Deli & Bistro, tel 01925 210011, 12 Bazley Road, Thelwall, Warrington WA4 2EZ

Run by vegetarian chef. Freshly cooked food. See our website for menus and opening times – www.greemfieldsdeli-bistro.co.uk.

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Cumbria and Lake District

 

Accommodation

 

No 1 Guest House, tel 01228 547285, 1 Etterby Street, Stanwix, Carlisle CA3 9JB

email: sheila@carlislebandb.co.uk

website: www.carlislebandb.co.uk

We are situated on the line of Hadrian’s Wall and a 10-minute walk away from the Sands Centre, the Castle and Carlisle city centre. Not far from the M6 motorway, near the border with Scotland, yet only a short distance from the Lake District. Carlisle itself is steeped in ancient Roman and Reiver history. AA 4 Star rated. Evening meals must be booked ahead as we always cook fresh food bought on the day.

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Yewfield, tel 015394 36765, Hawkshead Hill, Hawkshead, near Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0PR

email: derek.yewfield@btinternet.com

website: www.yewfield.co.uk

Peaceful, friendly and informal, Yewfield is situated in the heart of the Lake District. This impressive country house with Gothic architecture dating back to 1859 is set in over 30 acres in a quiet elevated position, with panoramic views over the Vale of Esthwaite, Lake Windermere and the Fells beyond. Come and enjoy spectacular Lakeland walks!

We offer nine well-appointed rooms on a vegetarian bed and breakfast basis, with 3-night breaks from £39.00 pppn. There are also two luxury self-catering cottages set within the grounds.

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Nab Cottage, tel 015394 35311, fax 015394 35493, Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9SD

email: tim@nabcottage.com

website: www.rydalwater.com

In the heart of the Lake District, Nab Cottage is beautifully situated overlooking Rydal Water and surrounded by mountains. It dates from the 16th century and has many literary associations. Cosy, informal atmosphere – delicious home-cooked food. Shiatsu, massage and Reiki available.

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St John’s Lodge, tel 015394 43078, fax 015394 88054, Lake Road, Windermere LA23 2EQ

email: mail@st-johns-lodge.co.uk

website: www.st-johns-lodge.co.uk

‘Vegetarian accommodation at affordable prices.’ En-suite room prices from £60.00 per night including our fabulous choice of breakfasts.

• Vegetarian-owned guest house with a spectacular choice of breakfasts • Exclusively for non-smoking adults (children over 10 welcome) • 10 minutes walk from Windermere village and the lake at Bowness Bay • Close to restaurants, pubs, shops and train/bus station (15 minutes walk) • Daily choice of over 15 cooked vegetarian and vegan home-made breakfasts • Many gluten- and dairy-free choices • Café Direct Fair Trade teas and coffee • Free wi-fi • Free access to nearby luxury leisure club • A pet-free environment • Options for non-vegetarian visitors

At St John’s Lodge we pride ourselves on our home-made cooking. For us there is no such thing as a ‘special diet’ – our menu caters for everyone. Cumbria Business Environment Network: Gold Environmental Award.

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Cafés, restaurants, pubs

 

Fellinis, tel 015394 32487, Church Street, Ambleside CA22 0BT.   R L c w org F

 

The Rattle Gill Café, tel 015394 34403, 2 Bridge Street, Ambleside LA22 9DU

Vegetarian home-made food served in a friendly cosy café in Ambleside. Outside seating next to the waterwheel in a peaceful setting.

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Zeffirellis, tel 015394 33845, Compston Road, Ableside LA22 9AD.   R/C L c w org F

 

Robertos Restaurant, tel 015394 43535, Queens Square, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BY.   R L a

 

Siskins Café, tel 017687 78410, Whinlatter Visitor Centre, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5TW.   C L a w org

 

Watermill Café, tel 016974 78267, Priests Mill, Caldbeck, Wigton CA7 8DR.   C a

 

Quince & Medlar Restaurant, tel 01900 823579, 13 Castlegate, Cockermouth CA13 9EU.   R L c

 

Hazelmere Café & Bakery, tel 015395 32972, 1 & 2 Yewbarrow Terrace, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6ED

Multi-award-winning café and bakery specialising in fine teas. Everything home-made, including bread, preserves, savouries, confectionery and ready meals.

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Villa Colombina, tel 015394 35268, Grasmere LA22 9SH.   R/C a

 

The Bridge Inn, tel 019467 26221, Santon Bridge, Holmrook, Wasdale CA19 1UX.   R/P L a F

 

The Meeting House Café, tel 01539 722975, Quaker Tapestry Exhibition, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal LA9 4BH.   C c w org F

 

The Union Jack Café, tel 01539 722458, 15 Kirkland, Kendal LA9 5AF.   C L a

 

Waterside Wholefoods Vegetarian Café/Restaurant & Shop, tel 01539 733252, Kent View, Waterside, Kendal LA9 4DZ

Open Monday-Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm. Unique food – unique location. Providing the finest quality vegetarian and vegan food in a traffic-free pedestrian walkway alongside the tree-lined River Kent. www.watersidewholefood.co.uk

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Maysons Restaurant, tel 017687 74104, 33 Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DQ.   R L a

 

Little Salkeld Watermill, tel 01768 881523, Little Salkeld, Penrith CA10 1NN

Traditional Cumbrian watermill producing organic and bio-dynamic stoneground flours by waterpower. Open daily 10.30am to 5pm mid-January to Christmas. Vegetarian tearoom famous for delicious organic food. Mill shop. Mill tours. Baking and vegetarian cooking courses. Mail order. On-line shop. Gallery. Workshops for children. www.organicmill.co.uk

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The Village Bakery Restaurant, tel 01768 881811, Melmerby, Penrith CA10 1HE

Licensed restaurant and bakeshop specialising in freshly cooked meals and products suitable for people with special dietary requirements. Open all year excluding Christmas, New Year and first two weeks of January, www.village-bakery.com

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Conservatory Café, 01229 584029, A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston LA12 9QQ.   C c org F

 

Gillam’s Tea Room & Specialist Grocers, tel 01229 587564, 64 Market Street, Ulverston LA12 7LT.   C L c w org F

 

The Temple Thai Restaurant, tel 01229 580566, 1 Cavendish Street, Ulverston LA12 7AD

Authentic Thai restaurant with a large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Happy hour every night – 5.30-6.30pm.

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World Peace Café, tel 01229 587793, 5 Cavendish Street, Ulverston LA12 7AD.   C c org F

 

 

Isle of Man

 

Accommodation

 

Fernleigh Hotel, tel and fax 01624 842435, Marine Parade, Peel IM5 1PB. email: fernleigh@manx.net    G INS CatB Ve NS Acc22

 

Cafés, restaurants, pubs

 

Greens Tea Rooms at Tynwald Hill, tel 01624 800129, Main Road, St Johns IM4 3NA.   R/C/P L a org F

 

 

Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside ( Liverpool)

 

Accommodation

 

The Cameo, tel 01253 626144, fax 01253 296048, 30 Hornby Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 4QG e

email: enquiries@blackpool-cameo.com

website: www.blackpool-cameo.com

The Cameo is a small, friendly, licensed guest house in the popular central area of Blackpool. The owners, Janet and Phil, are vegetarian and offer clean, comfortable accommodation for families, couples, small groups of friends, contractors and conference delegates (with no single occupancy charges). All our rooms are en-suite with TV/radio/alarm, unlimited tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryers and free wireless internet access.

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Crazi-carrots, tel 01204 704600, The Green House, 113 Aintree Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire BL3 1ES

email: admin@wellbeingworkshopsworldwide.com

Vegetarian/vegan B&B near country park, a short train/tram/bus ride from the centre of Manchester. Ideal for stopover when travelling north or south. Two single beds, en-suite. Water filter, vegan toiletries etc. Organic whenever possible. Evening soup and packed lunches available.

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Edendale House, tel 01704 530718, 83 Avondale Road North, Southport, Merseyside PR9 0NE

email: edendalehouse@aol.com

website: www.edendalehouse.co.uk

Peace, tranquillity and a warm welcome await you at the Edendale House, where we are proud to offer you warm friendly service in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. All rooms en-suite. Off-road parking. Short stroll to town centre.

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Cafés, restaurants, pubs

 

Topaz Café, 0161 330 9223, 216-218 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7AS.   C c w org F

 

The Courthouse Restaurant, tel 01254 296096, 33 King Street, Blackburn BB2 2DH.   R L a

 

The Kitchen on Great Moor Street, tel 01204 770881, Unit 4 Commercial Union House, Great Moor Street, Bolton BL1 1NH.   C c w org F

 

Red Triangle Café, tel 01282 832319, 160 St James Street, Burnley BB11 1NR

An informal daytime community café Tuesdays to Saturdays, and a relaxed candlelit bistro for evening meals on Fridays and Saturdays. Events individually catered by request.

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Jim’s Acoustic Café – The Vegetarian Restaurant, tel 01282 868828, 19-21 New Market Street, Colne BB8 9BJ.   R L c w org F

 

Sokrates Greek Taverna, tel 01204 692100, 80 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7NZ.   R L a

 

The Waterside Restaurant & Wine Bar, tel 01706 376250, 1 Ingrams Lane, Littleborough, Rochdale OL15 0AY.   R L a

 

Maharaja South Indian Restaurant, tel 0151 709 2006, 34-36 London Road, Liverpool L3 5NF.   R L a

 

The Piazza Café Bar, tel 0151 707 3536, The Metropolitan Cathedral, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5QX.   C L a org F

 

Saffron Contemporary Indian Cuisine, tel 0151 920 8398, 92 St Johns Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 9QQ.   R L a

 

Aardvark Café, tel 0161 273 8000, University Precinct, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9GH.   C a org F

 

Eighth Day Vegetarian Health Food Shop and Café, tel 0161 273 1850, 111 Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7DU

Pots of freshly made soups, salads and stews, lots of organic fruit and veg and 300+ Fairtrade lines – just for starters!

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The Greenhouse, tel 0161 224 0730, 331 Great Western Street, Rusholme, Manchester M14 4AN.   R L c w org F

 

Ning Malaysian Restaurant & Cookery School, tel 0844 414 5484, The Burton Building, 92-94 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LJ

Manchester’s leading Malaysian restaurant, taking pride in serving and teaching authentic fresh Malaysian cuisine featuring a range of vegetarian options. www.ningcatering.com

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Oklahoma, tel 0161 834 1136, 74-76 High Street, Manchester M4 1ES

In Manchester’s Northern Quarter, friendly folk, fantastic fresh food, free wifi, and a wonderful eclectic giftshop of delights. http://on.Fb.me/hbmlj0

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duk, tel 01772 202220, 16-18 Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 1DA

An eclectic mix of world tapas-style dishes, vegetarian, vegan and allergy friendly. Taste Lancashire accredited. £4.00 tapas menu available daily 12-2, Mon-Thurs 5-7pm and Fri, Sat, Sun noon-6pm. Also at Pond. www.dukrestaurant.co.uk

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Pond Restaurant, tel 01772 824988, 9-10 Cross Street, Preston PR1 3LT.   R L a F

 

The Coven, tel 01942 237801, 43 Hallgate, Wigan WN1 1LR.   R/C L a w org F

 



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