Bar eS Keswick in Keswick

1 New Street, Keswick CA12 5BB, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(852 reviews)
Categories: Bar Mexican restaurant Restaurant Tapas bar

About

'Mexican' Tapas & Craft beer in a small friendly, informal Bar

Website
esbarltd.co.uk
Address
1 New Street, Keswick CA12 5BB, United Kingdom
Plus Code
JV27+9M Keswick, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
5–10:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
5 PM–12 AM
Saturday
4 PM–12 AM
Sunday
5–10:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Dine-in Delivery Takeaway
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Food Food at bar Free water refills Spirits Wine
Dining options
Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments
Parking
Paid parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

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$Bar eS Keswick
1 New Street, Keswick CA12 5BB, United Kingdom

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
852 reviews

Most Mentioned

tapas (143) mexican food (27) vegan (24) craft beer (21) patatas bravas (16) food and service (14) enchiladas (13) meatballs (12) lakes (9) guacamole (7)
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★★★★★
November 9, 2024

5 of us ate here one Thursday evening during early November. Fortunately, I had pre-booked, and the restaurant was full. We had a range of 10 tapas dishes between us, which was plenty. Together with drinks, the bill was £135. The staff were friendly and welcoming, providing an excellent service and the food was very good. We prefer non chain establishments, and this certainly fits the criteria. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and quirky. It was a great place to visit.

★★★★★
November 4, 2024

We sat outside and took advantage of the wall heater. Great variety of tapas that kept coming at a good pace, even though we’d been warned there might be a wait. Described as Mexican but the tapas were had more Spanish. Good selection of beers and wines too, and very friendly service.

★★★★★
October 29, 2024

Great place to drink and eat. Food is fantastic. Generous tapas portions, 2-3 dishes will sort you out. Hard to select our favourite, but the enchiladas probably get our votes Friendly staff and great vibes.

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

A very tasty visit to Bar eS! I was too busy eating (and drinking) to take photos of the food, but it was delicious! Short ribs, quesadillas, patatas bravas, gambas, nachos, calamari, and drinks. We sat outside and they had a heater right above our table :D The servers were pleasant and helpful. Bathrooms were clean and well-stocked with all the necessities.

★★★★★
May 10, 2024

Cool decor, cosy atmosphere and absolutely delicious food. So good we came here twice in a week on our holiday. The staff are lovely too.

★★★★★
March 24, 2024

This is the best place I have ever eaten at. They were fully aware of gluten free and were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Everything we ate was wonderful the drinks were great. You have to book but that's not a problem as they have a website. We will definitely be going there again anytime we are close. If you are in Keswick you have to go here. Book a table and have the best food and drink. It was wonderful.

★★★★★
February 26, 2024

If you are thinking about coming here you won't be disappointed, the food and service is amazing and staff are very attentive and helpful. The best place we have ever been to. 5/5. Recommend the beef enchiladas and cocktails.

★★★★★
July 18, 2023

Really good food the best ribs I've ever had and been able to eat with a knife and fork - so slowly cooked the meat just fell off!! Beautiful. Enchiladas also packed with the most tender roast beef. Waitress lovely and friendly as were all staff. Recommended by my son - we'll definitely be back next trip in September :0)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Not much atmosphere as it was pretty quiet but food and service were great.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Lovely food owner went above and beyond for me and my partner. Thanks mark appreciate it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Took our 9 month well behaved puppy labrador, excellent food, excellent atmosphere and friendly staff with quick service. Been several times before and our go to when we are in Keswick. Vegetarian options: Excellent choice overall

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great food and service! Awesome selection to get the taste buds going

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Fantastic place, loved the character and quirkiness but most importantly the food was absolutley delicious. Service was really good and friendly, definatley a place we will visit again.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Staff were brilliant, decor was decent , just found it a little cramped , very close to the next table . Tapas come out fast and cooked properly. Found the menu slightly limited, and have had better tapas. I Mediocre / decent from me Food : 4/5

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Fairly good food but the customer service is more like a 3.5 not a 4.7. Go for the food. Food : 4/5

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

As a Mexican American who grew up in eating Mexican food, I would say the food was great. We had the patatas bravas, potato wedges, chicken tacos and carnitas tacos. The chicken tacos were fine. Nothing special and nothing really wrong with them. 5.9/10. The star was the carnitas tacos. They had shredded pork, onions, pico de Gallo, guacamole, and two types of sauce. The pork was tasty and the carnitas had a nice crunch to it which helped with the texture and taste. Very good and I would recommend these to anyone. 8.2/10. It was a great night and I would go back in the future. Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly yes.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great service, lovely food and atmosphere. Could not fault anything

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

As someone who has been to Keswick countless times, I can say without a doubt it is the best food in the whole of Keswick. All the food we ordered was amazing (especially beef chilli enchiladas and patatas bravas). We were served by Mariano who was attentive and friendly and there was another lady with a strong Australian accent (didnt catch her name, sorry!) who was so pleasant and smiley. Staff like this just make the entire dining experience x100 times better!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Delicious food. Amazing evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Delicious food, really friendly service and good vibes

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Yummy food and margaritas. Maybe just turn up the thermostat upstairs on the heater.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Fantastice food & staff, with a very good vegan menu. Vegetarian options: Good vegan menu. Most of regular menu with vegan cheese available. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Lovely little gem, we stayed on the weekend and came across this place. The food was so good and the service was great. I would come back here just for this place, margaritas are stunning too. If you are in the area definitely give this place a go!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very small bar and tapas restaurant. Been here without booking and 10pm was the first time Ive been able to get in just for drinks, so booking is essential if you want food. Lovely staff and a nice selection of drinks. Parking: Large but popular car park 100m away. Wheelchair accessibility: It isnt accessible due to a large step, unless you are happy outside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Group of us very well looked after and excellent tapas food and friendly service. Small venue so book. Dogs allowed.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Drinks were wonderful. Atmosphere was lovely too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Lovely small tapas bar with great food and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great food and atmosphere, highly recommend Chicken Tacos and Goat Cheese Quesadilla, delicious!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Good food Nice place Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice decor, very friendly staff and good food and drinks. You can order various small tapas which were all delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very tasty, authentic tapas. Good atmosphere and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent mex tapas, delicious plates and great vibe!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Food was incredible , recommend the squid dish! Staff were lovely, felt homely and cosy. Decently priced for the food & had a great time

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Came for valentines as we have passed many times and have always said we should go there next time. Damn we wish we had sooner. Although it looks tiny and on a small street its surprisingly big inside and it felt very cosy and inviting. The food was coma worthy very good tapas and the menu and choices are a good mixture of everything. Definitely stuffed after about 5-6 dishes between two, a good amount of food and very filling. Would definitely recommend the patatas Bravas, chorizo and meatballs. Service was good it was very busy and the staff were busy bringing food out but there was always someone available. Overall. We are gutted its took us this long to actually eat here as we have clearly been missing out. Definitely hands down one of the best places to eat in Keswick and we will be coming back. Aaron + Keisha Saturday 6.30pm

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great food and fantastic service , highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We popped here last week for one evening on our Honeymoon. The service and food was absolutely first class. We arrived early on without prior booking and were offered a seat downstairs but we were in no rush so told the girls we would have a drink at the bar whilst we waited. We were offered another table during our wait but we asked for the best on they had. We had 2/3 rounds of drinks downstairs whilst chatting to the girls doing the drinks which was lovely. We then went upstairs and enjoyed 7 of the best tapas dishes. The whole experience was wonderful so thanks for making it so special

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Delicious! Friendly and thoughtful service. Great music.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Just brilliant

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Id heard about Bar eS online and it didnt disappoint. Food was brilliant, staff were so friendly. Cant wait to go back.

★★★
August 22, 2024

Small portion bar food served in tapas dishes. Confused about whether this is Mexican or Spanish style, ended up being neither. Underwhelming food, service was decent, slightly odd atmosphere.

★★★
August 22, 2024

The food had potential but was lacking in seasoning, dishes were nothing overly special but placed into tapas style containers. Service was good overall, but left feeling disappointed by food that wasn t really Mexican or Spanish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We visited 2 years ago and loved it. Whilst we were in Keswick again recently, we had to visit again. The staff are great, very friendly and attentive. The food was even better than the first time we came, which I didnt think was possible! 4-5 plates for plenty for 2 people. Its easy to over order as there are so many great things to choose from. If youre in Keswick, this place is a must!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food, great drinks, great people!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Fantastic little place,great service and even better food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great selection of beers

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Really nice tapas, enjoyed them all. Bit disappointed that after 90 mins hen choosing a desert or cocktail we got told they needed our table back but we could go in the var downstairs for it. Which was basically shoved on the end of someone elses tables so we moved on. Costed then £30 for kicking us out early

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Superb choice of beers, but some a little on the pricey side.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Went twice during our holiday. All the food was delicious (breaded jalapenos, bean enchilada, meatballs enchilada, chicken with chimichurri, patatas bravas, and chicken tacos), but only the meatballs had any real chilli kick. Friendly staff, very helpful but not oppressive, and a fantastic drinks menu. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend it.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The service is the star here for me. The staff were super welcoming and attentive. The food was very nice with a diverse menu to choose from. The beer menu is also very good, especially for us craft ale fans. Overall, the food pricing is just creeping into expensive territory, but this place is highly recommended for the quality of the food, drinks and service.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Nice bar, friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

What a gem of a place! The food was absolutely fantastic, friendly staff and dog friendly! I was driving and our waitress suggested a low alcohol beer that was really nice. My wife had 2 cocktails that she said were delicious. We found it by accident and had an awesome time here, well definitely be back next time were in the lakes! Loved it! Vegetarian options: Im not a vegetarian but my wife is and the vegetarian & vegan menu is really good with plenty of choice, so we were both catered for really well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great tapas restaurant, friendly staff, seperate vegan menu available, thoroughly enjoyed eating here Vegetarian options: Separate vegan menu available, nachos and patatas bravas were highlights for me

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Lovely food, great service and good vibes all round. Think this will be one of our 1st visits every time we come to Keswick. Loved it x

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great bar for craft beers Good landlord who takes care of his ales and customer needs. Service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Superb! Absolutely tasty and filling tapas

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Really lovely food and lovely staff.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The food was sooooo fresh and tasty. Highlight of our Lake District trip!! Highly recommending to anyone :-) guacamole was to die for

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Fantastic place, staff were absolutely lovely, especially our server, unfortunately I cant remember her name, but Gee is on the receipt the food was amazing, we had several tapas and honestly its the best Ive had yet, and the atmosphere was a nice and relaxed vibe, definitely will be visiting again when up in the area. Highly recommend

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great little restaurant. Always go here when in Keswick.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Superb food, excellent staff

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We absolutely loved this place. We came for food around 8.30 and it was rammed but the staff quickly got us a drink and found us a table right by the bar. Great atmosphere, good music, great beer and amazing food.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A great little restaurant with a chilled vibe. We were in at a bit of weird time so it wasnt busy and the waiting staff were downstairs most the time so we struggled with ordering more drinks or food. Still cant wait to return! For more tequila and yummy food Kid-friendliness: We had a 3 year old with us and felt welcomed.

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Great service accommodated egg allergy without too much restriction on food choice Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Six of us dined tonight and we were blown away with the quality and taste. Great beer and cider. Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

A cute bar, bar tender has recommended nice draught beer base on my preference. Very nice ! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We didnt book ahead which was a risk being such a popular restaurant however we were very lucky to arrive just as an street table came free. The waiting staff were without exception friendly, efficient and diner focused. As a result we had a lovely time. Food was tasty, plentiful and fast arriving. Each tapas was a dish in itself. I cant think of a negative. Rated low on atmosphere because we were outside. I cant say what the vibe inside the restaurant was like. Music that drifted out sounded great. Nice decor from what I saw. Enjoy your visit!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great food. very friendly staff.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Loved this place! The choice of dishes, including vegan, was fantastic. Cant fault the quality of the food or service. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We really enjoyed our meal at Bar eS. Good choice of Tapas which were all very tasty, plus a great selection of beers too. Good service and atmosphere too. Wed certainly go back when in Keswick. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Love going here when we go to keswick. Always busy but the food is that good its definitely worth the wait

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Couldn t fault a single thing. Food was incredible, atmosphere was lovely and staff all great. Can t wait to return!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We loved our weekday meal here great atmosphere and food,

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food, great staff great place xxx

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Love coming here when we visit Keswick spot on service and great staff really friendly and helpful carnt wait till our next trip.

★★★
May 22, 2024

This is a fun place. It is not very big. The food was interesting and tasted fine. A bit spicy. Vegetarian options: There are plenty including the vege enchilada

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Always make a point of booking this restaurant when we come to Keswick or Ambleside, food is delicious, staff are friendly and professional and the price is reasonable. Will return.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great food, excellent service, friendly staff!! Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A great find. The food was amazing, the location is great and the staff were a delight. Nice...

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We had a wonderful time at Bar eS. We fully expected to be rushed around because of the amount of young staff, but we couldnt have been more wrong! The staff were so lovely and helpful with our order and making suggestions on how many dished to have, and were very attentive to us the whole time. Delicious would be an understatement, the food was fantastic and the tequila is high quality. A perfect tapas experience throughout. The padron peppers, nachos and patatas bravas are essential and tasty! Avoid disappointment by booking a table as it is very popular! We will definitely be returning next time we come to Keswick, thank you! Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Wow, all I can say is wow, best tapas restaurant we have ever been to, and we have been to allot, the quality was excellent, my taste sensation was almost emotional, we definitely need to come back and tray the rest, Should be 7 start but I am limited to 5 Staff and atmosphere also awesome.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Lovely food, great venue and friendly staff! Would definitely visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Went two nights in a row whilst staying in Keswick, food, drinks and service were fantastic on both occasions. Easily the nicest tapas and tacos weve ever had!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Good food and friendly service make BarEs the best restaurant in Keswick in our opinion.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Definitely recommend this place the food is amazing, the staff are very friendly and great prices

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Lovely service, great food and a fun atmosphere

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The service here is incredible. It felt like they took me under their wing and made sure that I knew all my vegan options and where else in town I could find them. The food was delicious, the atmosphere jubilant and cosy, and just fabulous service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

A good variety of food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Fantastic food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Lovely little place, food was gorgeous and cocktails were lovely too! Staff were so welcoming and friendly, I will definitely be back! Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie options, the mushroom tacos were unreala

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Our only meal out in 6 days and what an excellent choice we made. Small establishment which made it very intimate and friendly staff. Slight initial problem in booking a reservation but all ended well. Thank you and well visit again in the future. Bye.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food, great drinks, great staff and its dog friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

3rd time at bar es and as usual really nice food, really nice cocktails, decent friendly staff. reasonably priced.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This place has definitely improved from a couple of years ago. The staff were very good and attentive. The food was tasty and it says on the menu what the gluten free options are. The nachos, meatballs and patatas bravas were good. However, the plates you are given to eat from are tiny! Like a saucer! So you cant really mix up the food, have to just eat one little thing at a time. It was very noisy upstairs though and it wasnt full. Had to shout to have a conversation with the person next to me. It does end up being quite expensive as it is recommended you have 2-3 dishes per person. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options on the menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great food, great beer, great ambience. Highly recommend. Food

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Served by a lovely smiley waitress Niamh. Added to the whole experience. Amazing food!!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I don t usually leave a review, however we were so impressed with this restaurant. We came on a busy Saturday evening, so the atmosphere was great. The mezcal margarita was incredible - I had 3. There was plenty of choice on the menu without being too overwhelming and fairly priced. The staff were hands down some of the most attentive and friendly we have encountered in a long time. Overall we had a fantastic evening and would highly recommended to couples and families and solo travelers alike.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Had a fabulous meal here last night. Food was delicious with loads of choice with generous portions. Service was excellent. Would definitely recommend a visit

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The food is amazing, so tasty. Staff are friendly. We will definitely come back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We have been a few times when on holiday in Keswick. We went yesterday (Sunday 9th Dec 2018) and had a really great meal, a fantastic selection of vegan tapas dishes. We went back today (Monday 10th December) and again we enjoyed a really good meal. The waitress was very helpful and made sure that we enjoyed our visit. We will be back everytime we visit Keswick. We chose vegan tapas, but others in the bar had meat dishes and it is clear this bar has food for everyone. We enjoyed the friendly atmosphere with good background music. We were back on 22nd December 2023 and it was still a great place. Great service and food.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Brilliant food and atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went for birthday food was great but lacked something, maybe time of the year but staff were great , have been many times will still return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food and atmosphere would recommend to others. Its a small world neighbours from home sat on the next table

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a lovely, little tapas restaurant in the heart of Keswick. Whether youre wanting a full dinner, snacks or picky plates, Bar eS Keswick can cater for it all! We arent vegan/vegetarian ourselves but we were given the option of these particular menus as the gent came over to show us the main one. Super friendly staff and a relaxing atmosphere, not too loud or busy, just nice for a friendly drink and tapas. Our dog, Annie, was welcomed here too so if youre worried about leaving your four legged family members at home, dont be! :) 100% recommend this great restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing place to eat, amazing food and lovely staff that really take care of you. Will most definitely be back, my fav place to eat in Keswick!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and service, highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Perfect for a rainy day, the atmosphere was great the service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Great selection of drinks too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just had a fantastic meal. Got dishes from their vegan menu - nachos, enchiladas, garlic bread - and all were tasty & brilliant. Great to drink local craft beer on tap too. Dog friendly and all the staff fussed over our dog and he was treated to a couple of dog biscuits too. Will be back when we re next in Keswick!

★★
December 22, 2023

Poor service and inattentive staff just going through the motions. Waited to be greeted for over 5 minutes (with a reservation) whilst staff walked past numerous times and said nothing. £7.50 for a small cup of coffee, amaretto with a tiny scoop of ice cream submerged in it and a teaspoon not an affogato! Food was generally good but some dishes overpriced. Disappointing experience and such a shame! Would not recommend if you like to be looked after and want value for money!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sorry for the very unhelpful photo... but we just enjoyed the food a bit too much to get some good snaps. This is a really lovely restaurant and bar. The main compliment Id give is that the foot is very fresh. Its not the occasional tapas experience of pre-prepared/frozen and reheated food. Everything was excellent. If the pork ribs are on the menu, Id strongly recommend them. The staff team are really friendly and welcoming, the drinks choice is great, the atmosphere is lovely, and its good value. One of the best meals out weve enjoyed in a while. Theyve another restaurant in Ambleside if youre nearby there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went early doors, service relaxed and friendly, dogs were welcomed. Chose from some of the tapas menu and some of the Mexican traditional grub all delicious, more filling than expected!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great mexican restaurant, good quality food and a good selection of tequila

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, and good range of craft beers.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food & lovely atmosphere. Young waiter called Theo was very friendly and attentive. Nice craft beers on tap too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing food. The staff are so attentive and care about your opinion. We love the Square Orange down the road too but this is just as good and if not better. The squid was perfect, the meatballs were perfect, in fact the whole dining experience was perfect.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

friendly atmosphere and good food and cocktails :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service is incredible. Food is fantastic. Cocktails are really well made.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great staff, good food, lovely atmosphere. Happy and Full!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Every time we come to the Lakes, we come to Bar eS. I think this was year 6, Ive lost count. We even came back to the Lakes for a second holiday in 2021 as we couldnt get a table on our first visit. Thats how much we love this tapas! As always, it was amazing. The staff are lovely and always attentive. They even gave our honking foster dog some attention. See you next year........or at the end of the year if we cant wait that long Sorry, no photos. The food never last long enough.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We popped in on a busy Saturday evening in Keswick in the hope of getting an early tapas tea. The staff fit us in and we enjoyed a beautiful little meal, full of flavour, with a great atmosphere inside.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Staff great and very helpful and friendly. Food awesome, great selection of tequila

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food (lots of veg /vegan options), great drinks, and really friendly staff. Dogs welcome downstairs

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bar eS is one of the best food restaurants in the whole of the Lakes! Incredible food with amazing quality ingredients used throughout. We ordered a bit too much but ate it all as it was just so nice we couldnt waste any. So reasonably priced for the quality youre getting. Staff are so polite and will answer any questions. They also stock some really nice local beers too. Theres something for everyone! Will be back next time Im in Keswick. Edit: Came back again and everything was as good as the last time! Beautiful flavours, great attentive staff. Cant be faulted.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful food and great service in a beautiful town. Would definitely go there again. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing selection of food, the beef enchilada is to die for. Great beers too served by helpful and attentive staff. Just be sure to book ahead as you have to get there very early for a walk in.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went tonight and was shocked by the outstanding food, unreal cocktails and beautifully friendly staff. We were served by Izzie (as our receipt says) & she was so sweet and friendly and it made our evening. We re only here in Keswick for 2 nights and I m so glad we spend one of our nights here. I couldn t recommend it more and it ended up being so reasonably priced for the incredible quality! Should put your prices up if anything! 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Brilliant place, highly recommended. Great staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and friendly service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Family gathering made very enjoyable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you like mexican get in there, its that simple

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Worth booking beforehand as its mix of Tapas and Tex Mex dishes is extremely popular, great food and amenable attentive staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Outstanding food and friendly staff great location well worth a visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly staff, quick service and good tasty Mexican tapas. Just what you need after a tough walk.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Outstanding Mexican Tapas. Basically for a couple you would order about 5 or 6 dishes. They are brought out as they are ready as opposed to all at once, which really works. All are exceptional. We had patas bravas, padron peppers, nachos with goats cheese olives roast peppers, spicy meatballs and chilli quesadillas. Very tasty. Just the right amount too. Between us and the tables next to us we had most of the menu and all agreed it was fantastic food. Excellent selection and good beers, wines and cocktails. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Definitely book ahead. Dog friendly too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really good meal. Nice to have something a bit different in Keswick. The staff were fab, really friendly and couldn t do enough for you. They were great with our daughter who hadn t tried Mexican food before. Food was great - lots of vegetarian options. The mushroom tacos were delicious. Very good cocktails! We will be back next time we are in town.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely food , good service . X

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Gorgeous tapas food and value for money. All the staff were friendly and professional would highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing service... THE guy with tattoos made my wife dripping . Ive tried that for a while. Jonny Cooke

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wow!!! The food is perfection, the music upbeat, and it looks COOL. This could be one of those amazing hangouts I would stumble across backpacking around Mexico/ Central America. Amazing! Cannot recommend enough .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent tapas, IPAs and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little tapas bar in the heart of Keswick. We followed the waitresses recommendation and ordered 10 plates between the four of us, we did finish it but if youre getting a big dish such as tacos or Nachos maybe get less. The food was excellent, the chorizo, squid and nachos were amazing. Only thing we werent massively fond of was the padron peppers but that is because we personally cook them with a lot of salt and they came unsalted, but thats really just personally our preference. We all enjoyed a local beer, having the Farmyard Brew Co Sheaf Ale, absolutely recommend this, we liked it so much we immediately went online to order some. It is quite a small venue but service was quick, not a huge fan of the order form system but I understand its practicality in a small business. Overall, great food, would recommend. Apology for the lack of photo but we were very hungry and ate it all before I could remember to take one

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful selection of beers and delicious food - a must try spot in Keswick

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

29/07/23 Disappointed. Food was OK although the guacamole seemed distinctly shop bought rather than made to order/on the premises. The nachos were average at best as the beef was very dry. Portions were reasonable - lots of chorizo, but mean sized nachos - but our overall feeling was that it was more like chain pub food but with higher prices. Plus points: The Mescalito cocktail was lovely apparently and the Estrella didn t disappoint. The staff were friendly and helpful so no issues there. Biggest issue for me was the fact that they forgot our chorizo order, which turned up c.20 minutes after the rest of our food. We needed some bread to eat it with (we d eaten the nachos and the tortilla chips) and they took ages to bring this. I thought the least they could do was provide the bread for free but no, that was charged full price. A poor experience overall and we felt we d had be very average pub food rather than specialist Mexican tapas. Perhaps good for a drink but much better options elsewhere in my opinion: for Nachos and better tapas, go to the Square Orange (but be prepared to wait; for better atmosphere and higher quality food, try The Round.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Mexican bar and eatery, very friendly staff and great cocktail selection. Best nachos I had in a while. Beef quesadilla also very delicious. Portions were just right, and fairly priced for quality. Would highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delightful tapas served in the heart of Keswick. A variety of decent sized portions and a huge range of tequilas /other drinks make this place stand out. I particularly liked the salt and pepper squid served with a smoky chipotle mayo dip and my crema catalana dessert option. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great tapas bar close to the centre of Keswick, which we keep coming back to. Typically busy, so booking is recommended! Excellent food and great staff with a good beer selection, would definitely recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice little tapas place in Keswick. Food very tasty and reasonably priced. Good cocktails. Only downside is food came out (all of it) at the same time and very very fast.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really lovely food and an excellent selection of tequila! I had the patatas bravas, garlic prawns, and the padron peppers all of which were excellent. Make sure you book a table as the bookings fill up fast and walk-ins mostly only get a table if a booking fails to show...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a birthday meal here with my daughters. Tried to book on line and was full, so took a chance and wandered in on the day and thankfully they keep some tables free for walk ins! Food (tapas) was excellent and served promptly. My fussy vegetarian daughter struggled a little to find enough tapas things she would like, but I think the cocktails helped! Cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A really impressive range of vegan items, and attentive / friendly service - highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: Excellent menu Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The tapas here were very good if notca wee bit overpriced. However the staff were very attentive and friendly. Only gripe is that tge onion rings were frozen and not homemade.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ate here with friends and had a relaxing beverage too! Kid-friendliness: Can eat inside or out with heaters Wheelchair accessibility: Again eat outside or some seating downstairs. Rest is upstairs Im afraid.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Oh my bloody goodness. It was a struggle getting down the stairs afterwards . Worth starving yourself for. The ribs are fantastic. Ignore the bad reviews and try it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Waited 3 years to return here and we were not disappointed. Food was amazing and the service was just as good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely place with a lovely atmosphere, staff were amazing. Some great choices of food, leave room for the pecan brownie! Vegetarian options: Also can accommodate vegan Dietary restrictions: Vegan options offered Parking: Only £1 to park after 8pm Kid-friendliness: Two kids at the table next to us, high chair provided

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent selection of tapas, served by attentive staff without being OTT. Good selection of beers and a few alcho free which is good to see. Have eaten here eavh visit to Keswick since it opened and havent had a bad meal. Would advise you to book a table.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

As I sat down at my table in Keswicks premier Mexican restaurant, the views and the thumping bass lines of modern EDM promised something special. Unfortunately, between staring at the corner of the room from our table (literally facing the corner with just a guitar for company), the friendly but strangely timed service and terribly bland food failed to deliver. The staff are all very nice, friendly and happy to help, but considering its Mexican food, the about of tobasco I had to add was verging on silly. The chips and dips seem to be store bought, and while the food was well cooked and fine, nothing had genuine flavour. A quick mention of the cocktails as these were good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just slightly (50 yards) off the main routes of Keswick, this is a gem! We just racked up at teatime hungry and we pleased to be able to sit outside (the restaurant upstairs was fully-booked anyway). The menu was quite big; the premises seemed quite small; prices were very reasonable both for summer 2023 and The Lakes; staffing was sufficient & friendly - and communication was good with quite speedy service. We had nachos and tacos (without jalapeños) and were very pleased all round.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very disappointed last night Group of 4 as Id been few weeks ago and all was amazing However last night totally different Patatas Bravas overcooked and bland , cheese wedges were as dry as stone and the Chipotle mushroom tacos were so spicy not one of us could manage them ( and I thrive on spicy food ) Complained to staff but still got charged full Will definitely never go back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had my doubts that we couldnt get seated at first because of how busy it looked but once we got seated I felt a bit of relief the nachos are to die for the onion rings were just perfect and those pulled pork spicy tacos are the bomb will 100% be coming back to this restaurant again very very soon!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere with quiet music. Recommend booking if you have a large group although we did manage to get a table as walkins for 4 people. Dog friendly. Wish it was open earlier as would have been a lovely lunch spot! Definitely recommend. Even the fussiest eaters should find options they enjoy. Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie options. We had about 5-6 dishes to share between 4, all vegetarian. Thoroughly enjoyed! Parking: Lots of parking within a few minutes walk

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely food great spot for something different in Keswick, really recommend the enchiladas

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, very friendly service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good food, excellent service, nice atmosphere. Could be easy to miss as it is set back from the main high street, but is in very close proximity to all the other bars and restaurants in Keswick and is absolutely worth finding as it is one of the best! Favourite place we ate that week, everything we had was delicious but recommend the enchiladas and the pulled pork tacos

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything was spot on. Lovely scran.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best restaurant/bar in Keswick by far, fantastic vegan food, great service and funky tunes. We always eat in Bar eS at least a couple of times whenever were staying in Keswick, always a warm welcome, cant wait to come back again!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A smart theme bar..

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We came too this restaurant last year and whenever i go away i always need a night of Mexican food!! And this hit the spot! The service was amazing, the drinks where done beautifully and the food was incredible!! This is a hidden gem and we for sure will be back on our next trip up north! Ps get the quesadillas my gos they are dreamy!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tasty meal. Worth a visit for anyone in Keswick

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic as ever. We visit every time were in Keswick. The food ordering system is great, the staff are friendly and the patatas bravas are out of this world! Also love to see that they have amazing veggie and vegan options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good service mind

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little find. Beautiful food, lovely service. Will visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We came across this place by accident after wandering round to enjoy the christmas lights. The staff were super friendly and accommodating and the choice of dishes were great. We had a small selection of tapas to share and a larger dish each. Overall the flavours were fantastic and spice not too overpowering, I do think the meatballs were slightly overdone (tough) though. Great atmosphere and very cool to see a SNES set up and working although I didnt get the chance to have a play. Would definitely recommend and come back again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great selection of tapas dishes on offer. Would highly recommend the battered salt and pepper squid.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, great selection of beers. Dog friendly. Lovely, tasty, food particularly the patatas bravas and nachos.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Tasty and creative tapas served in an intimate yet fairly vibrant restaurant. Good wine choices. Wouldve loved to have stayed longer but two very loud speaking Outdoor Gear Sales Reps came and sat on the end of our table and completely drowned our quiet conversation.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

First time trying here! Absolutely amazing tapas we are on a trip away from Newcastle and will be returning to try the tacos alone! Squeezed us in last minute on a Monday night! Staff were amazing. Highly recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing beer was decent ok ISH not the best of the high end crafts was pricey beer too but cost of living hits hard

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great for tapas and some fantastic beers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome Tapas - fresh and really tasty. Great service. Simply brilliant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent service and really tasty choice of food to chose from. Will definitely be going back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great staff, nice food. The fact that there is a whole vegan menu is BRILIANT. Perhaps there could be vegan mince and sour cream in the future but there is already a lot of choice so definitely not complaining! The restaurant has such a nice atmosphere. It looks cool, the music fits along and the staff is super nice (and all handsome ) thanks guys

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Staff super helpful, we had a problem with our reservation and they fitted is in anyway when it was super busy. Great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lovely place, tapas was excellent, plenty of choices available. Friendly welcoming staff, best tapas we have had in Keswick. Cider best I have had to date in Keswick. Recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We visited recently and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone considering a visit. The service was attentive, food appetising and a great atmosphere. Well done, thank you.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food, will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great bar, great staff. Really enjoyed our evening.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very dog friendly downstairs, advise booking though. Really friendly helpful staff. Amazing marguaritas! Food a mix of tapas and Mexican, and very good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good enough tapas and drinks, with no complaints, but preferred The Square Orange around the corner

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I love spicy Spanish and mexican food. I was not let down. Drinks were great and they had a large range of Tequilas and Mezcals. We ordered everything we could from the Tapas menu and were absolutely stuffed. Some great spices and flavours. The team were very friendly and the rooms were quite intermittent which helped sell the Hispanic vibe. Pretty good value too!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely little tapas bar with authentic food and atmosphere- we go every time we are in keswick. Cocktails are fantastic too x