Thyme Bistro Keswick in Keswick

6, Museum Square, Keswick CA12 5DZ, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(272 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

With a warm and friendly atmosphere, Richard, Wendy & the team welcome you to Thyme. Our menu is produced with the emphasis on fresh products including dishes that showcase our use of fresh herbs, where possible our ingredients are locally sourced. ''Good quality fresh food prepared with care and served with pride''

Website
thymebistrokeswick.co.uk
Address
6, Museum Square, Keswick CA12 5DZ, United Kingdom
Plus Code
JV26+H7 Keswick, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
5–9:30 PM
Tuesday
5–9:30 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
5–9:30 PM
Saturday
5–9:30 PM
Sunday
5–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Spirits Wine
Dining options
Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
272 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (23) evening (16) lamb shank (13) chef (9) creme brulee (7) cod (7) starters (7) pate (5) lakes (5) prawns (5)
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★★★★★
October 25, 2024

Good food, nice wine. A little quiet for a Friday in October halfterm. But that was nice. Service was relaxed.

★★★★★
October 16, 2024

Stumbled upon this place on our way to find somewhere to eat in Keswick and luckily they managed to fit us in. The menu had plenty of choice, the food was excellent and there was a lovely bustling but relaxed atmosphere. What really impressed us was the staff who were attentive and had personalities which is often lacking at other establishments. We will definitely return on our next visit to Keswick.

★★★★★
October 4, 2024

Absolutely brilliant place. The owners are adorable. The staff had let them down, but they carried on regardless! Hats off to you, I admire you. The service was great and food delicious. I want to say thank you again. Everything was perfect. Thank you for accommodating us! We will definitely recommend it. 👌

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We had stuffed mushrooms and homemade paté to start the pork belly and lamb shank. The food is of high quality and cooked very well with plenty of flavour. We had liquor coffees to finish which were a great end to the meal. Service is unfussy and friendly. As for atmosphere it has air. This is always a silly category. I don't go to restaurants to look at the wallpaper or eavesdrop on the conversation. The chef is exactly like a chef should be. Obviously working hard in the kitchen but has time to meet his guests. Locals and visitors are very fortunate to have it and it's open on a Monday.

★★★★★
June 17, 2024

Absolutely delicious meal. Lamb shank is some of the best I’ve had and the mushroom soup was a perfect entree. Much appreciated!

★★★★
January 20, 2024

Lovely friendly place with delicious food and helpful staff. The chef/ owner even came out and introduced himself to us which was a lovely touch. Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★★
June 17, 2022

Fantastic bistro, all staff incredibly friendly and welcoming. Started the evening with a cocktail. Good menu with a nice variety of classic dishes. The wine list is not too long but has a really good variety and mid prices. Portion sizes are generous, presentation lovely and taste excellent. Service was relaxed and at no point did we feel pressured to leave the table, despite it being a busy Friday night. The atmosphere was good, very buzzy. Located right in the heart of Keswick, wouldn't hesitate to recommend or return.

★★★★★
August 30, 2020

Warm welcome on our arrival , drinks ordered and now it's time to peruse the menu. So here we go ... we shared the ribs for our starter which were nice and only left a small pile of bone. For our mains my wife had the cod loin and I had the lamb shank. Both were cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. Then it was time for desert and that was sticky toffee pudding for me and creme brulee for my wife , both cracking. The decor is modern & fresh and atmosphere comfortable and relaxed. Our waitress was spot on and looked after us very well but the winners here were the kitchen who knocked it out of the park 👏👏👏 Superb dining experience so no hesitation in recommending the Thyme restaurant.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Food was just fine, but not great. Nicer, more upscale place. Made a reservation (we were there in July, on a week day), but didnt need it. Even though the place wasnt full, they sat us next to the door.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Had a delicious meal tonight, belly pork and cod loin for mains, tiramisu and creme brulee for puds- excellent, couldnt fault it, long time since had 100% for each course: beautiful flavours, well balanced, tasty food! Thank you

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Lovely meal here. 3 of us, 1 had pork belly, 1 pasta and I had the chicken in cream sauce. Desserts also nice. Service was quick and friendly. Really nice little place, recommend you book.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice food and very efficient staff

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice restaurant and staff. Veg lasagne was tasty but not much pasta. Belly pork was bland.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Lovely place with incredible food and lovely attentive staff. We would recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I would love to give it a six star rating. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Top quality and great service.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

very good and plentiful restaurant with round tables facilitating discussions but unfortunately the decor is not very cozy

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Booked last minute, was an issue with the booking but still managed to squeeze us in. Lovely staff, very attentive. Food was 10/10 Id recommend the thyme burger and the pate is the best Ive ever had. The restaurant was full so I thought they didnt have music playing, but as people left I heard it come through. Perfect volume. Get yourself a table!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

A must to visit while in the lakes, this place was recommended by our holiday accommodation. to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We got a warm welcome and shown to our seats, even though we had an early sitting there were already a number of people eating, the food was delicious, and only wished we had enough room for the sticky toffee pudding, but there is always next time. Parking: Public car parks are available at either end of high street

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

It was excellent, with tasty food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Delicious, high quality food and friendly service. They just need to modernise their music playlist :)

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We had a great pleasure to eat dinner tonight, despite very busy time our table was accepted. Service is very efficient, food is absolutely delicious- we had prawns and pate for starters and beef burgers for main. The best beef burgers i have ever eaten! Definitely big 5* !!!! We will come back for sure! Regards to the Chefs and all hardworking staff.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very impressed with the food. We were not planning in coming here today, but all of our choices were fully booked and to be fair I am glad they were. The garlic bread was good. I order a vegetarian lasagna and when I saw it I was a bit unsure as it did not look like a lasagna, but it was very very good. My partner ate the spinach torttelini and was also very good. Very good merlot. Recommend for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We had a lovely evening meal here recently. Everything about our visit was great, food, service excellent. Will definitely be back. Thank you

★★
May 22, 2024

Very expensive for mediocre at best food. Everything was bland. The fried brie was nice and the service was amazing but the food was a massive let down. The mushroom risotto was undercooked. Very disappointed after seeing so many 5 star reviews??

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

A really great meal - lovely service and some of the best food we had in Keswick. The mushroom risotto was delicious and so were the puddings. Would definitely recommend

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Just had a first class meal would recommend excellent food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I had the lamb shank it was really good, we where a party of 8 and couldnt fault it everyone had something different and everyone was happy

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good menu and service

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Excellent food, good service and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. I would definitely recommend the lamb shank!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Couldnt get a booking

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Great restaurant and such lovely owners and team. Outstanding high quality nutricious food every time we go. Make sure you book ahead as well worth it. Dietary restrictions: Could not be more helpful with friends food allergies....chef is so very accommodating.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Absolutely incredible experience, the food was absolutely fabulous. The staff and experience was impeccable. The attention to detail was amazing. The food was served by waiters wearing gloves, All drinks brought on a tray. Every member of staff was passionate and that came across. Thank you

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Great food , great service, good value . Very friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Fabulous food, excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Don t miss this place, book to avoid disappointment .. couldn t fault it, food, wine, service, atmosphere all brilliant. Thank you for a great evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the lamb shank. Exquisite. The lamb was falling off the bone, the gravy/sauce was perfect with the mashed potatoes and vegetables.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was delicious. I had the salami pizza and deep fried brie. Both were great. Service was lovely. Atmosphere was very relaxed and nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Warm ambience, good quality food and generous portions make a visit well worthwhile

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was excellent, really delicious, properly made carbonara. Waiting staff were lovely. Richard the owner and his partner were both very nice, but Richard should stay in the kitchen

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food at reasonable prices and super friendly staff. If you re into fancy looking places probably not the one, but if you like tasty food and friendly people absolutely on point. Home made sticky toffee pudding is one of the best I have had.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our first visit to the Thyme Bistro was very positive. A warm welcome was received upon arrival, and the food was was well presented and arrived quickly. We all enjoyed our meals, however one member of our party had the cod with mashed potato which she found a tad too salty, but the fish was well cooked. We had a baby with us, and would have benefitted from a baby changing facility being available. We would certainly visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional food this evening. Faultless and all reasonable priced A real gem in Keswick. The homemade Creme Brulee was the best Ive ever tasted complimented with the passion fruit!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had an evening meal at the Thyme Bistro as we were staying at the Premier Inn in Keswick and the reviews looked really good. Was our first visit and it really didnt disappoint! There was a lovely atmosphere, it was really busy but surprisingly the service was fantastic and our food came out quickly. The Salmon I had was incredible, and the chocolate fudge cake was so good! Would definitely visit again. 5 stars!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Superb place!! Lovely food, cooked perfectly. Great attention from chef and staff to accommodate gluten and dairy allergies. Definitely recommend if you are in Keswick!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food here was atrocious. I ordered penne pasta in a spicy sauce with roasted vegetables, and it was so bland that I sent it back. My wife had the lasagna, but instead of cooked in a tomato sauce, it came smothered in a cheese sauce. To top it off, the food wasnt cheap. I would give this place a pass if I were you.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very highly recommended! Food is absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection and something for everyone. Catered for gluten free with no problems at all, and had a lot of knowledge too- felt comfortable knowing that the food was prepared safely with my Mum having coeliac disease, the importance was definitely appreciated. Service was second to none and a lovely environment. Eaten here several times when visiting the Keswick area and cant wait to come back again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best restaurant in Keswick. Food fabulous, very attentive staff. Great ambience. All in all a very enjoyable evening despite us being 45 minutes late due to being stuck in traffic following accident on A66. One happy family of 6.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Incredible gluten free options - my partner and I shared both pizza and pasta. Excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional food at this husband and wife run bistro. The duck, lamb shank and the pastas we ordered were packed with flavour. Tiramisu was amazing while not quite the best we have ever eaten. Would definitely recommend a vist when in Keswick

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely little restaurant. Great food, nice staff, would recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice resturant to dine in, we went to have dinner and it was so delicious. We had duck confit and lamb shank and we enjoyed it fully !!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely ambience and great service. I had the cod loin and it was delicious. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We visited Thursday evening 13th July, the atmosphere was really nice, very nicely decorated and everyone was very friendly Quick service and delicious food, could not have improved it in any way! A lovely way to end a perfect day Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food over all 3 courses Vegetarian options: Available but I had the cod Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Visited on a Saturday night without a booking and was greeted by Wendy who sorted us a table with no issues. Food was unbelievable and service was second to none. Thankyou for the great food and hospitality. Not a place to miss!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food with friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is our favourite eating place in Keswick. Welcome is always good and professional. Staff are eager to please, polite and very friendly.. Food is always of a very high standard and the restaurant is managed extremely well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Well worth a visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food on both visits.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a lovely meal here with my family. Steak was perfect, lamb shank amazing and burger great. Lovely staff, great service. Having eaten at many of the restaurants in Keswick, this was the best by far.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fab visit to the Thyme Bistro yesterday - lovely and cool and airy despite intense heat outside, very nice decor with comfortable seating. The food, service and price were excellent. Due to the heat we had lighter meals - my tonno pizza was fab as was my partners pasta dish. The vegan chocolate torte with orange sorbet was to die for as I suspect most of not all dishes will be at this lovely restaurant. Would have given 5 stars to very category but as we ate at 5 pm was quiet which suited us but probably buzzing later. Would deffo recommend and hope to revisit if back in Keswick x

December 22, 2023

I never leave reviews, but this was so incredibly disappointing - and very expensive. £16 and £17 something for our burgers. The burger was a bun with one piece of iceberg lettuce, the patties.... and that was it. No sauce, relish, greens, onion ring... Just nothing. On the side was chips and a sad looking salad-thing with some cheap shop bought dressing. The chips, clearly not homemade, but just rubbish oven chips. When asked what they did with the coleslaw for vegan burgers, the waitress seemed utterly indifferent and said they just didnt serve it. Other places have actually discovered vegan mayo or will provide an alternative. All in all, there was no love for, or knowledge of, food. But for that much money you assume the chef wants to cook something delightful for the guests. This simply wasnt it. I dont get the many good reviews - unless its only the burgers that arent good. I hope so.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely unreal!!! The food was amazing & the service was so good too. We were felt very welcome to say there was 6 of us and it s a lovely little place. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Omg what a little gem fabulous food and excellent service, highly recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: Mushroom risotto was delicious Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Simply excellent hearty food and great service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The layout of the restaurant doesnt lend itself to a good atmosphere and Im afraid the food didnt make up for it. Nothing terrible but just fairly mediocre. Maybe its because its a bit off the beaten track and doesnt have the vibe if the main streets.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely food, lovely staff and a clean venue. Thanks to all concerned

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Coeliac safe restaurant. Lovely, informative staff and delicious gluten free pizza! Dietary restrictions: Coeliac safe pizza. Multiple options on the menu can be made gluten free.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful food and service with a great peaceful ambiance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really nice restaurant.....loved everything

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We hadn t booked but they fitted us in at 5.00 pm every where else in town was full to breaking point My husband has mobility problems and it was such a joy finding a new place for us to go The staff where lovely to food and wine fantastic Would highly recommend this restaurant It s top of our booking list for next time

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely restaurant, the food was very good,and plenty of it. Staff was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back x

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

All our dishes were tasty and the service was excellent, very attentive.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent food, attentive, friendly and welcoming staff, great venue and lovely atmosphere. Whats not to like. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and great service. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly informative staff on each and every visit, and the food is just superb. Go try it

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food, naff interior, noisy music, value ok, service ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Worth a visit. The restaurant was lovely and the food delicious. The staff are approachable and friendly. They cant do enough for you.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wonderful staff, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. The chef was very friendly and accommodating when one of our party had an issue with their food. Highly recommend.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was good and the service from the young waiting staff was excellent. However the manager (scruffy bloke with beard) had the worst attitude of anyone I have ever encountered in a restaurant. Unwelcoming, rude and hostile. Appreciate he may have been having a bit of a bad day but you don t take it out on your customers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent place for dinner. We think the chef there is excellent and really knows to come up with great dishes, with the usage of thyme in most dishes. The restaurant is rather hidden. Find it and you wont regret it. Great service by the server too. Excellent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Friendly welcoming staff and excellent food. will certainly visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very friendly staff matched with excellent food. Large variety of food and drink all of which is reasonably priced. Would definitely recomend visiting.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This is a lovely restaurant, my wife and I were in Keswick and later in the year as a walking group of 6 guys last year and we keep going back, the food is superb the staff and owners very welcoming with great atmosphere! Highly recommend it really is a great place to dine.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great meals here.

December 22, 2022

I am really confused by all the 5 star reviews of this place, food was average and the manager really should not be in a customer facing role, he was hostile and unbelievably arrogant, I can only guess he is family member to the owner. All other staff were excellent. It has been a hard time for a lot of restaurants through Covid so I would suggest giving your business to a restaurant who actually welcomes you in the door.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had a meal tonight while we have been staying away and found this restaurant on the internet with good reviews all I can say they where not wrong. Great friendly staff. Amazing food and drink all three courses where great. If I have to have one wish would be more wine by the glass choice rather than the standard three house reds. Will definitely come here again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We had a good meal at the Thyme Bistro. Service was excellent. The only issue I would report is the poor acoustics in the restaurant. This is a pet peeve I have, restaurants need to install more soft furnishings, drapes, and curtains to mop up the sound of the chatter on the other tables. The hard bare walls and ceilings bounce the sound around the room. Thankfully it quietened down later as the restaurant emptied.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent meal - duck as good as I ve eaten, even after 10 years living in France. The crème brûlée was Ok so I dipped into my OH s toffee pudding which was divine.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Outstanding food, staff was very professional and accommodating. Reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good value for money, friendly staff. Mussel starter was cooked nicely with most of the beard removed. Pizza was a little soggy unfortunately (but good enough when you re hungry!).

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Just had an amazing experience in here with great staff and wonderful tasty food , went on a recommendation from our friends who run Greystones guest house . Will definitely be returning when we come back in September as the menu choice is so varied .

★★★★
December 22, 2022

A really enjoyable experience at the thyme bistro. Our main courses were absolutely beautiful. The duck & lamb shank courses are my top picks for this restaurant. We did have to wait a while for our desert menus to arrive which did drag the evening a bit. But other than that. The food and drinks are top class. We will return again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ate here on first eve of our holiday. We both had soup of the day which was mushroom soup..absolutely delicious! It arrived shortly after ordering so no complaints there. I had the prawn tagliatelle which was absolutely scrummy but as i got further into the dish it became very very greasy and oily...which left me disappointed. My partner had the beef bourgignon which he found very nice. We booked to go again tomorrow eve to try the lamb shank

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Warm welcome from the hosts and absolutely great food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Awesome in every way, had a really good laugh with the owner who made us feel welcome and looked after, the team were always on hand and attentive to. The food is equally awesome and would highly recommend this as a great night out

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My partner Sue and I recently spent a week in Keswick for a walking holiday, a favourite part of the World. We discovered Thyme Bistro on 1st day Monday, we discovered it again on Tuesday...we also discovered it again on Friday! If you are visiting Keswick then you must eat here, cannot fault the food, the service, the cleanliness and the lovely rapport with the owner/chef Richard and he gets an extra star...!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pleasant environment; perfectly acceptable food and service, but nothing outstanding

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cute found in Lake District! Quick service, delicious food! Gluten free options available and very friendly staff! The lamb shank basically melts in your mouth!A very silky & flavoursome creme brulee!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

10 of us went to Thyme Bistro on Saturday evening (2nd July 2022) - fantastic food, wonderful surroundings and very friendly and efficient staff. What a pleasure. We will be back when we are anywhere near.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely gorgeous. I had carbonara, hubby beef bourginon and shared a garlic bread.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Thyme Bistro was very accommodating of our vegan diets! We got a lovely pizza and pasta. Both tasted great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wow what a fantastic restaurant!! Food and service brilliant . Lovely atmosphere , reasonably priced . Would definitely recommend and will be first on my list when I visit Keswick again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great beer big bonus wife driving

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lived up to the great reviews! Had Confit of Duck and it was delicious. Staff were fantastic too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A super place to take some Thyme out and stuff food in your gob

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We visited on Friday 2 September for our Wedding Anniversary meal. The atmosphere was brilliant as people were talking & not having to compete with music. The choice of food was great. One of us had goats cheese with chargrilled vegetables & the other had pate. Both absolutely delicious We chose the salmon & cod loin for mains - couldnt fault it. Nicely cooked & hot. The service was excellent. Going to go again the next time we are in Keswick

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We had Cumberland Sausage and Beef Bourguignon. Al cooked to perfection with high quality of materials.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great place to eat and great staff. The Best restaurant in Keswick without a doubt

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very welcoming and friendly. Food was excellent and service highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Recommended to us, and did not disappoint. Really excellent quality food. We both had the lamb shank which came with mash and veg. Portion size was great. Followed by tiramisu and creme Brule which was stunning, very light. We had 1 beer and 3 glasses of malbec and the bill was £82 which was well worth it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fabulous food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was nice and the service was excellent. Nice and relaxed and we had a nice evening Vegetarian options: Was a few nice vegetarian options. I enjoyed the vegetable lasagne

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lovely food. Large portion sizes at a good price. Local ales available. Friendly staff. What more could you want?!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Had a fantastic meal and service. Well worth a visit

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Go for the lamb shank. Excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Well what can I say about this place...It is possibly the best restaurant in Keswick.We love going to the local pubs as the food is always good but we fancied a change and we were not disappointed.From the welcome,the service,the ambience and most importantly the food this is one place you need to try.My ONLY criticism(am splitting hairs)Is that there was no Prosecco either as a small bottle or by the glass as I do like a little tipple.Oh almost forgot,even the table decorations were quirky.You have to try this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fantastic food, quick service & fab staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Italian themed bistro super service. The fish dish was very very good

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fabulous in every way perfection wonderful lovely people Wendy and Richard perfect setting

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food, good big helpings. You need to book, it is usually full.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good value food, very busy, but quick efficient service. Very helpful and friendly bar staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

On holiday in Keswick and realised we had to get our restaurants booked for our evening meals and had walked past Thyme Bistro and it looked very nice plus the menu had some wonderful meals on it. Next step phone and book a table which we did for the Monday evening. Staff extremely welcoming and friendly you felt at home straight away, they were very attentive and drinks arrived and food was ordered. Oh was it delicious or what and so well presented every morsel was eaten, then for dessert mouth watering good. We were so impressed we asked if we could book again for Thursday which was ok. Thursday comes along and again the same friendly welcome but from different staff, again drinks were good and orders taken. My sister and I do not eat peppers so we asked if we could have mushrooms with our salmon instead of Mediterranean roast vegetables, of course this was ok . They just made you feel like nothing was to much trouble. Again everything was so delicious and all plates cleared, no desserts tonight though as all to full. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone such a pleasure to visit and the food excellent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Could not fault it, everything was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very pleasant little restaurant tucked away off the main street. The service and food were generally good and reasonably priced for Keswick.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Dont leave without having dessert!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Didnt look like much from the outside but nicely laid out and presented when you enter. The food was very nice the Pene salmon and Carbonara were lovely, but my son thought his burger was a bit under done for his taste. The service was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was an interesting mix of semi formal (hopefully not overstated) dining with the best of soft eighties rock and pop. Overall though pretty good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious food. Super service. Great atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Gorgeous meal, lovely atmosphere. Fully recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food really good, very tasty and plenty of choice. Would prefer to see a menu showing what dishes are gluten free so you can decide before you arrive at the restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food here was incredible. Best place I have eaten in a long time. The staff were also brilliant. We loved it so much we booked again for the following day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food lovely as usual. Stuffed garlic mushrooms, confit of duck,then strawberry cheese cake. With a bottle of malbec, gorgeous staff very nice also We are back in 3weeks for another meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Really great quality home cooked food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly efficient staff. Will definitely come again. Many thanks

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Service was a little too fast, food was nice and the interior was better than the exterior.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

A lovely Bistro fantastic food and good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious food and friendly service means Thyme Bistro is somewhere we ensure we visit at least once each Lakes holiday. The quattro stagioni pizza deserves special mention, possibly the best pizza this side of Italy?!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Outstanding food and amazing service !! 10/10 would recommend :))

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Delicious food and friendly servers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We visited Thursday evening, greeted with a friendly warm smile on arrival. Was told that they were a man down in the kitchen so food would be slower than usual which wasnt a problem. Everything was of exceptional quality from the food to the service/staff. Definitely recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

While we are turned down by all the other restaurants which has weird rules like only residents permitted, age 14+ etc., these guys welcomed us with smile. The entire experience was absolutely beautiful. Right from the ambience, the professional behaviour of the staff, the food. I would give a 11/10 if possible. The staff were lovely. They re a definition of an ideal restaurant staff! Loved the visit. Would go there again if I get a chance!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food and service. Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent service, fantastic food , Highly reccomend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Visited on the 19th for a table of 6 at 8pm. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Excellent range on the menu to cater for most diet types. The food was beautifully cooked and brought out in a timely manner. Very reasonable prices for the lake district and the quality of the cooking was well worth it. Would highly recommend. Booking would be essential during holiday periods.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Brilliant bistro for my husbands 60th Birthday meal with 16 family members. We were so lucky to find this beautiful restaurant. Wendy and Richard really went out of their way to accommodate us on a Bank holiday Monday. They responded quickly to our contact with them and really helped make it a special evening for us. The food is divine, and the service was excellent with all meals promptly served by friendly, helpful staff. They delivered our birthday cake with enthusiastic singing and allowed us to decorate the table as a surprise. Can t thank you enough for making our evening special. Alison and John

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Little gem some really great food and relaxing was never rushed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent meal and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We went on a Friday night and even though we didnt book they found space for us. Very prompt service and delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great find. Even though they were fully booked they managed to squeeze us in. Service was fantastic and food was delicious. If I was to critique anything they could probably give us more time between the starter and the main as dishes were served pretty quickly, but to be fair this did not stop me from finishing everything. Will happily return :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent bistro in the heart of Keswick. Extremely good prices, very good value for the quality of food on offer. Reasonably varied menu, good atmosphere and good service. Decor could do with a little updating, but doesnt detract from the main attraction which is great food prepared to perfection.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food a bit disappointing to be honest.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great culinary experience. This restaurant deserve 5 stars.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food great service great value 2 excellent cooked and presented main courses 2 beautiful deserts bottle of wine and a whisky £70 really friendly staff please visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wow, food fantastic, staff wonderful

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food fab with amazing customer service.Will definately return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Couldnt fault a thing. Decor interesting. Staff first rate and the best saved until last. The food was excellent. It looks like we will be visiting whenever we are staying in Keswick. This little gem is very popular. You will need to book in advance so as not to be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great service and meal, had the cod, highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, friendly staff, made to feel very welcome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, great staff, Great place to eat!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

What a lucky find! We were let down by another restaurant we had booked who cancelled a few hours before our booking and we found this restaurant on google - it was the best meal we ve had in years! The food was absolutely perfect, the staff were very friendly and it was a lovely setting and atmosphere. We ll definitely come back if we visit the Lakes again and would highly recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Absolutely fantastic food and sirvice.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great meal and lovely staff, vegan menu has lots of options and staff really helpful when choosing. Would highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Friendly and attentive staff. Great Lamb Shank and Beef Bourguignon after a days walk.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

1st time here Really good menu Food quality excellent Wine list great

★★★★
December 22, 2021

A great little place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Warm welcome. Tasty meal of piping hot lasagna. Chef Richard and Ben, who served us were both very friendly, solicitous and helpful. We will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Greeted well by Ben at the door. Friendly and courteous service. Menu suited us we ordered and were well pleased with food, very tasty. Richard was very welcoming. I would definitely recommend the Tyme Bistro and will try to visit again before we head home. Its worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent as usual. You will not be disappointed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

What an absolute gem! Was a bit unsure to post this as I want to be selfish and keep it a secret! My partner and I pre-booked and upon arrival were greeted by the owner ( I presume) a lovely lady. Seated/Drink order/Food Order very timely. What can I say about the food(absolutely delicious) I had mushrooms/Cumberland Sausage and partner had Pate/Chicken Burger. The staff were wonderful and very friendly trying to please. Will definitely be back ( if we can get in!)

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Beautiful meal. Staff attentive to everyones needs. So lovely the chef came to ask how our meals were. Loved the personal touch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Hard to get a table due to social distancing but the staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Interior has been very nicely decorated (Maybe a blind needed near tables by the door as the view of bins not great. Look forward to returning again on next trip to Keswick

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Lovely atmosphere, great food and big portions. Without a doubt will be back next year.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Fantastic little restaurant. Good service and excellent meal. Tucked away down a side street but very worth finding.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good food and service. Good Covid procedures in place. Would definitely return

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Take away service great. Food delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Had incredible food here, everything was delicious. The staff are warm and friendly and the chef genuinely cares about his customers. The best food we had in the lakes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very good food, good portions and very nice staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Lovely meal out at a fantastic price! Will definitely come again! Great service and atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Lovely, welcoming Bistro. Immaculately clean. Friendly staff who were more than happy to help. Menu was excellent with varied choice. Food was off the scale. Could not fault any of our choices. We will definitely be booking Thyme Bistro for our next visit to Keswick. Its a wee hidden gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Tucked away behind the high street in Keswick is a brilliant bistro. The food is uniformly excellent, from the special mushroom starter to the steak and the cod loin. Fast and friendly too, with a good atmosphere. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Loverly food Great service Decent prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Really amazing food! Everything was well cooked and tasty. The service was fast and the owners very kind. Prices werent bad especially for such a quality food. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Thyme bistro ...husband and wife team serving a diverse menu selection .portion sizes are huge ...every meal we had was beautifully presented and well cooked .we had king prawn starters ....pasta .steak risotto as main courses followed by creme brulee. Would highly recommend the food service and restaurant overall

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Exciting menu and the food and service live up to it. A must visit for food in Keswick.