The Forest Side

The Forest Side Michelin Star, 5 AA Rosette Restaurant with Rooms in the heart of the Lakes. AA Hotel of the Year 2023/24
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We’re incredibly proud to share that Forest Side has been named No. 23 in the National Restaurant Awards Top 100 Restaur...
09/06/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Forest Side has been named No. 23 in the National Restaurant Awards Top 100 Restaurants 2026.❤️

A huge thank you to our wonderful guests for your continued support, to our incredible local suppliers and producers, and to our dedicated team whose passion and hard work make everything possible.

This recognition belongs to all of you. Thank you for being part of the journey.

First of the Year Strawberries - Sweet Cicely Sorbet - Sour Cream 🍓✨A simple yet elegant celebration of seasonal flavour...
06/06/2026

First of the Year Strawberries - Sweet Cicely Sorbet - Sour Cream 🍓✨

A simple yet elegant celebration of seasonal flavour and balance.

Set in the stunning Lake District landscape of Wordsworth’s Grasmere Vale, this elegant house charmed visitors for over ...
05/06/2026

Set in the stunning Lake District landscape of Wordsworth’s Grasmere Vale, this elegant house charmed visitors for over a century before neglect took its toll… 🌿

But, like Sleeping Beauty, Forest Side has been reawakened. Enchanting gardens have been lovingly restored, and beautifully appointed rooms await any aspiring Prince or Princess.

In the kitchen, Head Chef Paul Leonard works his magic, crafting menus inspired by the very landscape that surrounds us ✨

Our Two-Night Stay & Savour Package offers the ultimate Forest Side experience: One night with a 4-course dinner, bed & breakfast, followed by one night with an 8-course dinner, bed & breakfast — from £898.

Sirloin Of Belted Galloway, aged for 48 days 🥩✨Served with Spilmans Asparagus, Roasted Onion Purée, Confit Shallot, and ...
04/06/2026

Sirloin Of Belted Galloway, aged for 48 days 🥩✨

Served with Spilmans Asparagus, Roasted Onion Purée, Confit Shallot, and Pickled Walnut Ketchup.

Finished with a rich Beef & Bone Marrow Sauce, delicately enriched with Mustard Seeds and Chives.

Garnished with Pickled Asparagus, Potato Tuile, and fresh Wild Herbs 🌿

Escape the rain this week at Forest Side 🌧️Join us at the award-winning Forest Side in Grasmere for a beautifully crafte...
03/06/2026

Escape the rain this week at Forest Side 🌧️

Join us at the award-winning Forest Side in Grasmere for a beautifully crafted four-course Michelin-starred lunch, available for just £65.00 per person. Lunch is served Thursday to Sunday.

Your dining experience begins with our signature snacks and freshly baked bread, followed by a seasonal four-course menu that showcases the very best of the Lake District larder, crafted with precision, creativity, and a strong sense of place.

Don’t forget to quote the WEB OFFER when booking to redeem this experience ✨

Book online or call our reception team on 015394 35250 📞

This Sunday, our Head Chef, Paul Leonard, from The Forest Side will be making his Sunday Brunch debut live on Channel 4 ...
30/05/2026

This Sunday, our Head Chef, Paul Leonard, from The Forest Side will be making his Sunday Brunch debut live on Channel 4 at 10.00am, sharing his passion for seasonal cooking, his culinary journey, all things Forest Side and introducing our newest venture, Grain To Go in Ambleside.

Paul will also be cooking a vibrant summer dish celebrating the very best seasonal produce.

We hope you'll tune in! 🌿✨

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A garden-fresh pause in the journey at Forest Side, Grasmere 🌿Our Cucumber & Apple pre-dessert is built around crisp aci...
30/05/2026

A garden-fresh pause in the journey at Forest Side, Grasmere 🌿

Our Cucumber & Apple pre-dessert is built around crisp acidity, cooling freshness, and delicate sweetness. Set buttermilk panna cotta sits alongside toasted oats, pickled compressed apple, fresh cucumber, cucumber meringue, Granny Smith apple jelly, and a cucumber & sweet cheese sorbet, finished with sweet cicely and oxalis flowers.

Creamy, sharp, floral, icy, and light — a palate-cleansing course designed to celebrate the vibrancy of the season.

Dreaming of an exclusive-use wedding in the heart of the Lake District? ✨At Forest Side, every wedding is exclusively yo...
29/05/2026

Dreaming of an exclusive-use wedding in the heart of the Lake District? ✨

At Forest Side, every wedding is exclusively yours — offering complete privacy, elegant interiors, breathtaking surroundings, and an unforgettable Michelin-starred dining experience.

Couples also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with Head Chef to create a bespoke wedding menu designed especially for their celebration.
From intimate ceremonies to full weekend takeovers, Forest Side provides a truly personal setting for a wedding unlike any other.

Book a wedding showround with our team and start planning your perfect Lake District wedding 💍

Pan Roasted Red Mullet served with Salsa Verde, a rich Shellfish Stew, and seasonal Monk’s Beard.A celebration of coasta...
28/05/2026

Pan Roasted Red Mullet served with Salsa Verde, a rich Shellfish Stew, and seasonal Monk’s Beard.

A celebration of coastal flavours, vibrant greens, and the simplicity of exceptional ingredients — thoughtfully composed at The Forest Side in the heart of the Lake District.

What a way to begin… ✨Head Chef Paul Leonard, opens the menu with a Lamb trio of snacks that sets the tone for an evenin...
23/05/2026

What a way to begin… ✨

Head Chef Paul Leonard, opens the menu with a Lamb trio of snacks that sets the tone for an evening of bold flavours and refined craftsmanship at Forest Side Hotel.

BBQ Lamb Belly finished with a Black Garlic glaze, paired with Pickled Kohlrabi, Whipped Sheep’s Curd and Bitter Leaves freshly picked from the garden.

A delicate Seaweed Custard and Lamb Sweetbreads follow, enriched with Lamb Broth, Seaweed Jam, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Chives and Osetra Caviar.

Alongside, Sliced Hogget Bresaola offers a beautifully simple finish to the trio.

Served as Snacks for Both Lunch & Dinner.

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Keswick Road
Grasmere
LA229RN

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