About Oily’s

A welcoming food pub in the Western Lake District, serving traditional British dishes made with the finest Cumbrian ingredients.

Proudly serving the Western Lake District with classic British cuisine since 2008.

For more than 15 years, Oily’s Pub has been a cherished part of the Western Lake District’s dining scene. Set in a historic building that’s been a public house for over a century, Oily’s continues the legacy of the legendary Oily Johnnie, a former landlord known for selling paraffin oil beside the inn. Reimagined by Chef Patron Warwick Muir in 2008, Oily’s blends timeless British flavors with a touch of Mediterranean inspiration. Every dish is crafted fresh to order using the finest locally sourced Cumbrian ingredients. With its warm atmosphere, rich history, and dedication to quality, Oily’s remains one of Cumbria’s most beloved eateries.

Our Values

At Oily’s, we believe in creating food experiences that combine traditional British flavors with a modern touch. Every dish is prepared with care, using fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced locally wherever possible. Our team is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment, making every visit memorable for families, friends, and visitors to the Lake District.

Locally Sourced, Lovingly Served

We take pride in supporting local farmers and producers, ensuring that each dish highlights the very best that Cumbria has to offer. From fresh meats and seasonal vegetables to artisan breads and dairy, our menu showcases the region’s finest ingredients — bringing authenticity, flavor, and a sense of place to every plate.

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   Alanwhy 
 
 
 
 Verified Nice experience Big thanks to the staff at Oilys. Especially to the manager and the owner. We arrived without a resevation but were given a choice of seating, the manager came over with a bowl of water for our little Yorkshire terrier and fussed all over her which she absolutely loved. Unfortunately there was a little mishap with the chicken pie. The staff were were very apologetic about it. And the owner even came to see us. Things were qickly sorted out to everyones satisfaction. Thanks a lot guys/girls. Looking around as we were leaving all the food on the plates looked lovely. Will visit again
  
 
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   Susan B 
 
 
 
 Verified Lovely service friendly staff Meal was nice will be back staff was realy helpfull l. Manager was very helpful.couldnt fault service .give dog a bowl for drink as soon as we went in .
  
 
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   Paul M 
 
 
 
 Verified Great food and service and location for the lakes x We had a lovely experience in Oilys, we were very fortunate to enjoy a free bottle of prosecco at our table from the new management. The food as always was first rate and staff were very helpful. Looking forward to our next visit x