Welcome to the Black Bull, Coniston – our family owned
traditional inn & hotel in the English Lake District

Enjoy classic pub bar meals at the Black Bull Inn, Coniston, the Lake District

Food at the Black Bull

We invite you to choose from our menu of classic pub meals, family favourites and seasonal specials, all cooked fresh to order every day here in the kitchen at the Black Bull, Coniston.

Drinks at the Black Bull

Award-winning real ales and lagers brewed right next door by Coniston Brewing Co! A great selection of hand-pulls, world beers, craft gins and spirits always available.

Bed and Breakfast Hotel Room at the Black Bull, Coniston, the Lake District

Rooms at the Black Bull

We have 11 letting rooms, all en-suite, including twin rooms, doubles and family suites, making the Black Bull in Coniston a great base from where to explore the Lake District National Park.

We are open every day from 9.00am for breakfasts & serving food all day.

Children and dogs are very welcome.

Tables may be reserved for dining – please call us on 015394 41335.

We are open every day from 9.00am for breakfasts & serving food all day.

Children and dogs are very welcome.

Tables may be reserved for dining – please call us on 015394 41335.

A warm, welcoming & friendly Lakeland pub

The Black Bull Inn and Hotel was built around 400 years ago as a coaching inn providing accommodation for travellers, coachmen and horses. The Inn is situated in the picturesque village of Coniston, beside the beck and in the shadow of the ‘Old Man’ mountain.

We have 11 comfortable bedrooms each with bath or shower en-suite, colour television, tea/coffee making facilities, hair-dryer, full central heating and double glazing. The character of the rooms and inn has however still been retained.

We serve a range of light snacks and hearty dishes to accompany our vast range of on-site brewed ales​

The most recent addition to our hostelry was a microbrewery, Coniston Brewery, in 1995 in which we brew our own beer, Bluebird Bitter and Old Man Ale. These are made using only the finest natural ingredients available and our local mountain water. The beer is cask conditioned before being sold to our discerning customers in the bar.

The traditional bar with real ales at the Black Bull Inn, Coniston, the Lake District

A warm, welcoming & friendly Lakeland pub

The Black Bull Inn and Hotel was built around 400 years ago as a coaching inn providing accommodation for travellers, coachmen and horses. The Inn is situated in the picturesque village of Coniston, beside the beck and in the shadow of the ‘Old Man’ mountain.

We have 11 comfortable bedrooms each with bath or shower en-suite, colour television, tea/coffee making facilities, hair-dryer, full central heating and double glazing. The character of the rooms and inn has however still been retained.

We serve a range of light snacks and hearty dishes to accompany our vast range
of on-site brewed ales​

The most recent addition to our hostelry is a microbrewery Coniston Brewery, in which we brew our own beer, Bluebird Bitter and Old Man Ale. These are made using only the finest natural ingredients available and our local mountain water. The beer is cask conditioned before being sold to our discerning customers in the bar.

Ideas for your stay in the Lake District

Ideas for your stay in the South Lake District - Black Bull Inn, Coniston

South Lakes

The south and central Lake District includes charming towns and villages, beautiful lakes and mountains, all just a short journey from the Black Bull.

Discover the north Lake District from the Black Bull Inn, Coniston

North Lakes

Venture north from Coniston and you’ll find stunning scenery, picturesque towns and villages, and plenty for the energetic and adventurous alike.

Explore Buttermere and the Western Lake District from the Black Bull Inn, Coniston

Western Lakes

Cumbria’s west coast is definitely somewhere we’d encourage guests staying at the Black Bull to explore, and it’s just a short journey from Coniston.

Discover Kirkby Stephen, the Eastern Lake District and Yorkshire Dales from the Black Bull Inn, Coniston

Eastern Lakes

The east side of the Lakes can provide much interest for visitors from imposing fells and expansive lakes, to secluded valleys, historical and cultural sites.

  • Disabled Facilities

  • Daily House Keeping

  • Linen and Towels Provided

  • Family Rooms Available

  • Free Parking
  • Well Behaved Dogs Welcome

  • Located in Village Centre

  • Mountain View Rooms

  • Bicycle Storage

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Traditional Bar

  • Real Ales and Craft Beers

  • Restaurant

  • Vegetarian & Vegan Options

  • Ideal for Walking Holidays