Discover Our Signature Dishes & Cocktails
Breakfast Tortillas
Three soft pockets of British Breakfasty Greatness to be savoured with a cup of tea…or a Breakfast Martini!
Smashed Avocado, Poached Eggs, Roasted Tomatoes
On sourdough with chilli flakes on the side to smash things up a little more!
Mexican Omelette and Sausage Burger
Cumbrian sausage combined with a Mexican twist on a classic omelette.
Manor Doortstop Toastie
A sizeable cheese and bacon toastie with a hint of mustard
Shakshouka Eggs with Crusty Dipping Bread
A tomatoey, eggy, flavoursome skillet of loveliness. Perfect for crusty sourdough.
Ferrero Rocher Japanese Souffle Pancakes
Our head chef Gemma rocked our world when we tried these for the first time and hope it rocks yours too, you may even be on the next flight to Tokyo!
Caramalised Banana Waffles
Sticky and warm and served on our home-made waffles
Rum Nicky Tart with Rum Cream
This traditional Cumbrian Pie is sweet, sticky, fruity and boozy. We added some rum cream to… actually we are not sure why.
KnickerBocker Breakfast Glory
Granola, fruits, frozen yoghurt, cream, a tall glass and a long spoon. Not for grown ups!
Eton Mess Japanese Souffle Pancakes
Craig Manor Signature Cocktails
Dark and Stormy
Made with dark Kraken rum and ginger beer on ice. This is the sort of cocktail your average pirate dreams of.
Bloody Mary
Another classic brunch cocktail. Tomato juice, vodka, celery and a blend of spices
Breakfast Martini
The perfect cocktail to accompany brunch. A Marmalade flavour with gin, Cointreau and lemon.
Espresso Martini
We have used Lakes vodka and locally roasted coffee beans to deliver this delightful ‘boost’ to your day.
Our Signature Cocktail
Experience HMS Curacau 1831
HMS Curacau is Rum Nickys signature cocktail. It is a tribute to the original Builder of Craig Manor, Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley. Thomas gained his first ‘command’ on HMS Curacau in 1831 while serving in the Caribbean. With Barcardi rum, blue curacao and vodka…we hope that Thomas would approve.
Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley
Background
History of the Rum Nicky
A Kitchen With a Story
1700
Rum Nicky Kitchen’s history is steeped in the rich trading past of Northwest England. In the 17th and 18th centuries, ports like Lancaster and Whitehaven became crucial in the triangular trade.
1750
Whitehaven was the third-largest port in England from 1750 to 1800. This trade brought in ginger, dried tropical fruits, sugar, and rum, leading to unique local dishes that incorporated these ingredients.
1800
Rum Nicky is said to have been created at the high-water mark of this trading era in the 1800s. The unique combination of ingredients and the design on the individual pies likely led to the dish’s distinctive name.
2024
The Newest Brunch Venue in the Lake District
Come and discover your new favourite brunch spot, nestled in the hills around Lake Windermere, serving local traditional dishes along with brunch classics.
If that’s not enough to tempt you:
Hours
When can you Join us for Brunch?
Our Opening Hours
Located in the charming Craig Manor Hotel in Bowness on Windermere, the restaurant serves as a delightful culinary oasis in the heart of the Lake District. With a sharpened focus on breakfast cuisine, we invite you to indulge in our sumptuous meals and cocktails, complemented by breath-taking lake views.
BREAKFAST BUFFET
MON – SUN
08.30 – 09.45
BRUNCH
MON – SUN
10.00 – 14.30
Stay With Us
Wondering Where to Stay in Windermere?
What better way to spend your weekend away in the Lake District than taking advantage of our Windermere B&B. Book a night in one of our cosy rooms, then wake up to breakfast in the Rum Nicky Brunch Kitchen.
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