The Yew Tree Pub

Four centuries of good food & a warm welcome

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Est. 1628

One of Cumbria's oldest pubs, four centuries of warmth, real ale and good food.

Foot of the pass

Just 1.4 miles from Honister, the natural endpoint to a big day in the fells.

Dog-friendly

Four-legged adventurers welcome, with their own menu to prove it.

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Four hundred years of welcome. Still the best pub at the bottom of a pass.

Tucked into Seatoller at the foot of Honister Pass, the Yew Tree has been a gathering adventurers since 1628. Now thoughtfully restored and run as part of the Honister family, it's where the adventure winds down and the evening begins. Locally sourced gastropub food, Cumbrian ales, and a riverside beer garden, what more could you ask for?

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A pub worth coming down for

Nestled in the Borrowdale Valley with the fells rising on every side, the Yew Tree sits at one of the most dramatic spots in the Lake District. Whether you're on the Coast to Coast walking route, heading down from Haystacks, or finishing a day at Honister, this is the pub you'll be thinking about all the way down.

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Proper pub. Proper food.

The menu puts a fresh twist on classic pub cooking, generous portions, locally sourced ingredients and the kind of food that makes a long day in the hills worthwhile. Sunday roasts are legendary (book ahead). Local ales on tap, and options for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diners throughout the week.

What's on the menu

Locally sourced, freshly made and built for people who've worked up a real appetite. A taste of what's waiting at the Yew Tree, visit the website or call ahead to check today's specials.

Gourmet burger with melted cheese and fresh greens on a pretzel bun, served with crispy potato wedges in a black cup and a glass of Poretti beer on a wooden table

The Borrowdale Burger

A proper loaded burger built around the best local beef. Order one. You'll understand.

Plated gourmet dish featuring a golden-brown Yorkshire pudding topped with sliced meat and root vegetables in rich sauce, with a hand reaching toward it in an upscale restaurant setting.

Sunday roasts

Legendary. Served Sundays only, book ahead or miss out.

Three plated dishes on a wooden table: top left shows sliced octopus with red sauce and vegetables on a white plate with brown rim; bottom left features a whole octopus with brown gravy and garnish on a gray plate; right plate displays battered fish with golden French fries, lemon slices, and two small bowls of white tartar sauce and green sauce.

Hearty mains

Seasonal specials rooted in Cumbrian produce. Changes regularly, always worth it.

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Vegetarian & vegan

Genuinely good options, not an afterthought. Ask your server for today's choices.

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Local ales & drinks

Cumbrian ales on tap, wines and soft drinks. Something for everyone at the bar.

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Dog menu

Yes, really. Your four-legged adventure companion gets their own menu too.

Got dietary requirements? Just let us know. We'll sort you out.

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View the full menu

Planning ahead? Check out the full Yew Tree menu and decide what you're having before you've even finished your adventure.

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"I'll be hard pushed to find another Sunday lunch that lives up to the Yew Tree. Incredible food, brilliant atmosphere and the kind of welcome that makes you want to move to the valley."