Experience a distillery like no other
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of our working distillery, following the spirit’s journey to discover how every flavour possibility is achieved.
Facilities
Lakes Distillery
A state-of-the-art distillery where their Whiskymaker’s unique approach comes to life. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll explore the Still Room, learn about the impact of oak and cask seasoning on flavour creation, and discover how they craft The Lakes multi-award-winning whisky, gin, and vodka.
The Lakes Distillery offers a family-friendly atmosphere, and its Bistro prides itself on using the freshest, seasonal ingredients, in a relaxed and welcome setting. Whether you’re looking to savour coffee and cakes, lunch, small plates, or a full meal, the Bistro caters to all tastes. Weather permitting, al fresco dining is available, complemented by a drinks menu showcasing The Lakes’ finest spirits alongside a selection of wines, beers, and signature cocktails.
Shop and Tours: 10am – 5pm (last tour 4:30pm) / Bistro at the distillery (winter opening hours) Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 4pm
Local Area
The Lakes has long been a crucible for creativity, a place in which the imagination can flourish. It isn’t preserved in aspic, a place of nodding daffodils and naughty bunnies, but a challenging place where questions can be asked, new ideas formulated, something which goes deeper than picture box prettiness.
Wordsworth returned here because it was the only place he could formulate his radical thoughts about poetry; his fellow poets joined him because in the wildness they found the Romantic ideal of the sublime that challenged conventional thoughts of beauty. It didn’t stop there, countless artists, authors, philosophers and musicians have found in the Lakes a place where their vision can be fully manifested. It seeps into every word, note or brushstroke.
How To Find Us
From the A66: Turn off A66 at the north end of Bassenthwaite Lake onto B5291. At Ouse Bridge junction bear left (don’t go over the bridge). Our distillery is on the right after a few hundred metres.
From the A591: use the turning directly next to the Castle Inn onto the B5291. Carry on past Armathwaite Hall. Bear right after crossing the Ouse Bridge and the distillery is on the right after a few hundred metres.
Google Maps: Type in ‘Lakes Distillery, Setmurthy’ and it will take you straight to the door.
