The Fizzy Tarté is a stylish café bar in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, combining afternoon tea, light lunches and a lively evening atmosphere. It’s an appealing stop for a leisurely catch-up, celebration or a break from exploring the lakeside town.
About The Fizzy Tarté
Situated on Ash Street in central Bowness, The Fizzy Tarté offers a relaxed daytime café experience that moves into a more sociable bar atmosphere later on. Visitors can stop in for coffee and food, arrange an afternoon-tea outing or book one of the venue’s experiences.
Food and afternoon tea
The food menu focuses on lighter café dishes and treats, including sandwiches and sweet options. Afternoon tea is a speciality, with a range of experiences to choose from. The venue also advertises a gluten-free afternoon tea; contact the team in advance about allergens and availability.
Browse The Fizzy Tarté’s current menus and check prices before visiting. Menus and packages can change.
Experiences and reservations
- Afternoon tea: choose from the venue’s current afternoon-tea options and reserve a table through its official booking page.
- Cocktail-making classes: bookable group experiences for visitors celebrating a special occasion.
- Private booths: packages are available for groups of around six to eight people.
- Food bookings: lunch and afternoon-tea reservations are available through the official website.
The venue says drinks customers are normally welcome as walk-ins; drinks-only reservations are not generally accepted, apart from eligible private-booth bookings. Check the latest booking arrangements before visiting.
Opening hours
The following hours are published on the venue’s official opening-times page:
| Monday–Thursday | 12 noon–11pm |
|---|---|
| Friday | 12 noon–midnight |
| Saturday | 11am–1am (following morning) |
| Sunday | 11am–11pm |
Checked against the official site on 5 November 2026. Seasonal and holiday times may differ. The telephone reservations line is advertised as operating Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Finding The Fizzy Tarté
Address: 18 Ash Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3EB.
The café bar is in the centre of Bowness, within walking distance of local shops and the route towards the Windermere lakefront. Use a town-centre car park and check local parking restrictions if arriving by car.
Get directions on Google Maps.
Plan more time in the Lakes
Make a visit part of a day exploring Bowness and Windermere. Browse our places to stay, Lake District attractions and Windermere guide.
This is an independently written editorial directory listing, not a paid partner promotion. Check the business’s official website for current menus, booking conditions and opening times.