As Christmas approaches and schools break up for the holiday, you might be looking for some cosy treats to enjoy with the family.
What better way to celebrate the festive season than a hot chocolate date with your loved ones?
We asked AI for the best places to enjoy a hot chocolate in the Lake District this Christmas so whether you’re looking for something rich and indulgent, or a cosy drink with a spectacular view, check out the list below to discover your new favourite place.
ChoccoBar Hot Chocolate House, Bowness
Known for using real Belgian chocolate in their thick, continental-style hot chocolate, ChoccoBar is the perfect place to try some festive flavours including Black Forest and mint. If you’re feeling particularly indulgent, why not add some gluten-free waffles to your order.
Copper Pot Café, Ambleside
According to reviewers on TripAdvisor, the Copper Pot Café is the perfect place to warm up after a winter walk.
The little café in the heart of the Lake District serves home-cooked food and cakes, freshly-roasted coffee and great music.
Esquires Coffee, Ambleside
One of a chain of artisan cafes founded by two graduate students in Canada in 1993, the Ambleside store is popular its hot chocolate and marshmallows, alongside a full menu of breakfast, lunch or brunch items.
The café also serves organic coffee, ethically sourced teas, smoothies and milkshakes.
Java Coffee Shop, Keswick
Describing itself as an independent quirky café, Java Coffee Shop specialises in coffee and cake but their decadent hot chocolate is not to be missed.
A cosy, dog-friendly spot to enjoy a hot drink on a winter afternoon, there’s even a four-tier chocolate fountain on offer if you want to really indulge your sweet tooth!
Mathilde’s Café at Heaton Cooper Gallery, Grasmere
The Scandinavian-inspired café is named after Mathilde Marie Valentinsen, a Norwegian girl who stole the heart of acclaimed artist Alfred Heaton Cooper.
Offering freshly made Scandi bakes and creamy hot chocolate, the café offers a menu that draws inspiration from Norway, Sweden and Iceland.
Granny Dowbekin’s Café & Restaurant, Pooley Bridge
First serving cream teas at the Rampsbeck Hotel in 1904, the café has welcomed locals and visitors for over a century.
The historic, cosy and dog-friendly tearoom overlooks the River Eamont, offering a range of family favourites using locally-sourced ingredients.
Fellbites Café, Glenridding
A little café sitting at the foot of Helvellyn, Fellbites is perfectly located for walkers and Christmas shoppers alike.
Another dog-friendly option for visitors to the Lakes, it’s the ideal stop to warm up after a winter walk in the fells.
The Bluebird Café, Coniston
Sitting on the shores of Coniston, The Bluebird Café offers stunning views with your hot chocolate.
With a menu ranging from homemade cakes to ice cream and wine, it has something for everyone, as well as ample parking and easy access for buggies and wheelchairs.
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