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The Forest Side
The Forest Side Hotel, Keswick Road, Grasmere, LA22 9RN



Michelin Guide Rating
AA Guide Rating
4 AA Rosettes: Among the top restaurants in the UK, where the cooking demands national recognition. These restaurants exhibit intense ambition, a passion for excellence, superb technical skills, and remarkable consistency. They will combine appreciation of culinary traditions with a passionate desire for further exploration and improvement.
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Contact information
Opening times
7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
Chef
Paul Leonard
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The Forest Side guide awards history
Date | Guide | Old Award | New Award |
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December 2024 | Hardens Top 100 | 32nd in UK | Not in Top 100 |
December 2023 | Hardens Top 100 | 27th in UK | 32nd in UK |
January 2023 | Hardens Top 100 | 36th in UK | 27th in UK |
October 2022 | Good Food Guide | Good (27th in UK) | Not in Top Rated |
February 2022 | Hardens Top 100 | Not in Top 100 | 36th in UK |
October 2021 | AA Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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February 2020 | AA Guide | No Rosettes | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
August 2019 | AA Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No Rosettes (rosettes reduced to zero) |
December 2018 | Hardens Top 100 | 57th in UK | Not in Top 100 |
September 2018 | Good Food Guide | 7/10 (30th in UK) | 7/10 (27th in UK) |
September 2017 | AA Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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August 2017 | Good Food Guide | 7/10 (37th in UK) | 7/10 (30th in UK) |
October 2016 | Michelin Guide | Not Listed | ![]() |
September 2016 | AA Guide | No Rosettes | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
August 2016 | Good Food Guide | Not in Top 50 | 7/10 (37th in UK) |
April 2016 | AA Guide | Added to Guide | No Rosettes |
The Forest Side FAQs
Yes, The Forest Side currently holds 1 Michelin Star, which was awarded in October 2016.
The Forest Side currently holds 4 AA Rosettes, which were awarded in October 2021. Before the AA Guide update of October 2021, The Forest Side held 3 AA Rosettes.
The Forest Side Hotel, Keswick Road, Grasmere, LA22 9RN.
015394 35250.
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Our most recent description of the cuisine type served at The Forest Side is Modern British.
No, according to our records The Forest Side does not currently serve afternoon tea.
Our last recorded head chef at The Forest Side is Paul Leonard.
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