Breakfast, afternoon tea and modern European cuisine in a homely dining room on lush fishing lake. Summary via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Lakeside Bistro
Lakeside Bistro sits on the shore of a fishing lake at Shortheath Water. It serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, alongside coffee, beer and wine. Modern European dishes feature alongside traditional options such as full English breakfasts and club sandwiches. Vegetarian and vegan choices are available, and there is a children's menu.
The dining room is indoors, but ample outdoor seating overlooks the water. The venue takes bookings, welcomes groups and children, and allows dogs. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What's nearby
- Shortheath Water Fishery next door
- whitney park Home 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this bistro offers delicious and well-portioned food, including hearty club sandwiches and full English breakfasts, with many vegetarian and vegan options. They also highlight the beautiful lakeside setting with ample outdoor seating and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Guests mention the excellent, attentive, and fast service from the staff, who are often described as helpful and polite.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (918 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Swadlincote
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.