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Visit Luxury bowness cafe on WINDERMERE in Lake District

Take a look at all the delicious treats we have to offer at our Windermere cafe in the heart of the lake district.

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BOwness CAFE FOOD MENU

Looking for something lush to eat in Windermere? Take a look at our delicious cafe food menu below and we promise you’ll be delighted with our locally sourced food. It runs throughout the daytime 7 days a week. Offering brunch, afternoon teas, charcuterie boards, cold & hot sandwiches, a selection of cakes (like carrot cake) and nibbles.

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Afternoon Tea Lake District

Luxurious, Delicious and Stylish treats in Bowness-On-Windermere

bowness cafe, The Fizzy Tarté Lake district afternoon Tea and sandwiches served

Start your journey with us by picking your favourite…

Choose from our range of Classic, Ultimate, Laurent-Perrier or Takeaway afternoon teas. Each one is the perfect treat to add to your day while you’re out and about in the lakes and visiting Bowness on Windermere. You’ll also be glad to know that you are a short walk from the lake and the Windermere Jetty Museum, all the local shops and there is plenty of parking. But make sure you get here early as it can be extremely busy in the summer.

Booking for a special occasion?

Be it a birthday, hen-do, baby shower, or anniversary. We’ll bring special occasions to life. We can add balloons, sparklers and more!

So what are you waiting for?

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Artisan sandwiches at our Bowness cafe

Have a seat in our cafe in Bowness on Windermere. Take a bite of one (or two) of our scrumptious artisan sandwiches.

Our Fizzy Tarté artisan sandwiches are in a class of their own. Hand-prepared by our Fizzy Tarté chefs, and presented in six different varieties of freshly baked, chunky white or granary bread. Our sandwiches are generously filled with only the best and freshest ingredients.

With a selection of tasty savoury sandwiches to choose from, whether you enjoy yours with a glass of Champagne, or while soaking up the atmosphere in our outdoor seating area with a hot drink, being good to yourself has never tasted this good!

All sandwiches are served with a salad garnish and a side of crisps and can be enjoyed from 12pm – 5pm daily.

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At our cafe in Windermere you can choose from:

• Egg mayonnaise

• Cream cheese & cucumber

• Tuna & mayonnaise

• Honey roasted ham

• Coronation chicken

• Salmon & cream cheese

We do also try to offer gluten free options, so please ask a member of staff and they will let you know if this is available at the time of you ordering.

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Hot food from the grill at our cafe

For those looking for a hot choice, we have a range of tasty locally sourced food options for you!

Alongside our cold sandwiches, hand-prepared by our Fizzy Tarté chefs, and grilled to perfection in local sourdough, are a range of hot sandwiches, which have been toasted until golden & crispy!

With a selection of tasty savoury sandwiches to choose from, whether you enjoy yours outside on our cafe terrace with a hot drink, or inside our cocktail bar with a classic or a top tarte cocktail – being good to yourself has never tasted this good!

All toasted sandwiches are served with cornichons and pickles and can be enjoyed from 12pm – 5pm daily.

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At our cafe in Windermere you can choose from:

• Monte Cristo

• Pesto Melt

• Classic Reuben

• Pommes Frites

We do also try to offer gluten free options, so please ask a member of staff and they will let you know if this is available at the time of you ordering.

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Charcuterie Boards

Introducing our delicious charcuterie boards featuring fresh, local meats and cheeses. Choose from our meats board or cheese board. If you can’t decide between the two, try our mixed board to experience the best of both worlds!

The Fizzy Tarté meat on meat board, cafe lake district

Meat Board

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Fennel salami, serrano ham, nduja sausage, sliced chorizo,
warm mini picante sausage, garlic aioli, cornichons. 

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Cheese Board

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Crook blue, owd yonner, Sykes fell, Garstang white,
Faraday’s red onion chutney, grapes, artisan crackers.

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Mixed Board

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Crook blue, Garstang white, owd yonner, warm mini picante sausage, serrano ham, fennel salami, garlic aioli, cornichons, grapes, Faraday’s red onion chutney, artisan crackers.

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Gifts & Experiences

Give a special someone a sophisticated treat from us. Whether that be afternoon tea or monetary vouchers, or by booking a cocktail making class, we have the perfect gift to suit your occasion.

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CUSTOMERS THINK OUR WINDERMERE CAFE IS…

  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    “Would definitely recommend!”

    “Excellent afternoon tea and fantastic service. Staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome and relaxed.”'

    TripAdvisor – Tommy G

  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    “Quick & friendly service”

    “Great bar with indoor and outdoor options. Also has outdoor heating for those cooler nights in the Lakes. Quick and friendly service too. I can recommend the Fizzy Tarte cocktail. Beautiful.”

    Paul I – TripAdvisor

  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    “Amazing cocktails”

    “Great service! Came to Windermere for a holiday, came to here twice as it was so nice. Cocktails were very nice and Natalia served us she was so friendly and so accommodating would 100% recommend”

    Masie A – TripAdvisor

  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    “Great cocktail selection”

    Great cocktails! Lovely couple of visits with great staff and lovely cocktails. Great choice of drinks in a nice setting”

    Anthony H – TripAdvisor

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