Witherslack · Lake District

A traditional Lakeland pub in a beautiful setting

Good, hearty food, great beer & wine, and a cosy retreat on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

Open now · closing soon

Welcome to the Derby

Come in from the fells, pull up a chair

Just inside the Lake District National Park, between Kendal and Grange-over-Sands, we’re the proud local hub of Witherslack.

Real fires, a proper pint, food made fresh in-house from Cumbrian produce, and six comfortable en-suite rooms upstairs for when you don’t fancy going home. Walkers, cyclists, families and four-legged friends are all very welcome.

Dog friendly
Six en-suite rooms
Local ales
Live music
Beer garden

Our story

The front of The Derby Arms on a sunny day

What we do

Eat. Stay. Celebrate.

Eat & Drink

Hearty, home-made food using local and seasonal Cumbrian produce, with great beer, wine and gin.

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A brass bed in one of our en-suite rooms

Stay

Six well-appointed en-suite rooms, a roll-top bath or two, and dogs are more than welcome.

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What’s On

Monthly live music, private parties and community events in a room with a roaring fire.

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Eat & drink at the Derby Arms

Thoroughly good food, proudly local

We’re dedicated to sourcing local and seasonal Cumbrian produce for our kitchen.

You’ll also find a range of great local drinks – beers, wine and gin. Our menus change with the seasons and the best of what’s available nearby.

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A look around

Pubs are best in person

The bar and fireside room — The bar room

A cosy corner of the pub with a table and chairs — Cosy corners

Horse brasses above the bar — Plenty of character

The dining room with its red walls and wooden tables — The dining room

A starter from the kitchen — From the kitchen

Covered outdoor area with beer barrels — The barrel store

A sticky pudding with ice cream — Always room for pudding

The Derby Arms seen from above — The Derby from above

In the south Lake District

Between Kendal and Grange-over-Sands

A village pub in the Lyth Valley, just inside the National Park, with Windermere 13 miles to the north and the M6 under fifteen minutes away.

Kind words

What our guests say

What a fab pub this is! A little gem. Great food, I had roast beef and it was to die for. Stayed the night in one of the cosy rooms which was perfect, big roll top bath and the water is nuclear hot! Lovely staff too.

Mr S

Great pint of Swan Blonde and belting steak and ale pie. Will pop in again on way home from Lakes.

Cycled from Grange for lunch with kids. Lovely spacious pub with games for kids to play with. Good food, drinks, staff.

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Opening hours

Open now · closing soon

Mon – Tue: 2pm – 10pmDrinks only
Wed: 12pm – 10pmFood 12pm – 8pm
Thu: 12pm – 11pmFood 12pm – 8pm
Fri – Sat: 12pm – 11pmFood 12pm – 8:30pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pmFood 12pm – 6pm

The Derby Arms, Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RH

Find us Call 015395 52207