Popular Lake District Restaurant Fellpack Moves To Revamped Keswick Hotel
A popular Lake District restaurant is relocating its main dining operation to a recently revamped hotel while introducing a new pizza-focused concept at its existing Keswick premises.
Fellpack, based on Lake Road in Keswick, is moving its established restaurant brand to Lyzzick Hall Hotel and Restaurant at Underskiddaw. The 25-bedroom hotel was acquired by Fellpack Ltd in 2025, and the relocation represents a significant development for the hospitality business as it expands its presence beyond the town centre.
Meanwhile, the restaurant's existing premises at 34 Lake Road will undergo a short closure for redecoration and improvements before reopening on 6 November. The venue will operate exclusively as a pizzeria, introducing a different dining concept while allowing the business to maintain its presence in one of Keswick's popular restaurant locations.
Harry Oxley, general manager of Fellpack, explained that the decision followed discussions with experienced members of the team about the direction of the business. He said pizza offered a strong opportunity, particularly because it is familiar to visitors and provides a suitable food option during the busy summer tourism season. The new concept will also feature distinctive flavour combinations.
The Fellpack brand has developed a strong presence in Keswick since its first restaurant opened at 19 Lake Road in 2017. Over the following years, the business expanded its operations and established itself within the town's hospitality sector, serving both local residents and visitors exploring the Lake District.
According to Mr Oxley, moving the main restaurant operation to Lyzzick Hall is a natural progression for the company. During the preceding six months, the hotel's menu had already been developed around the food style associated with Fellpack, including fusion cooking, creative interpretations of traditional dishes and bold flavours. The aim is to bring those elements together with the hotel's distinctive surroundings and atmosphere.
The management team believes customers who have previously enjoyed dining at Fellpack will continue to recognise its character at the hotel. The business intends to retain its relaxed approach to hospitality, combining familiar food influences with a more refined setting and personalised customer service.
The new pizzeria at 34 Lake Road will also represent an important development for the company. The idea follows an earlier daytime pop-up pizza operation at the same premises, which helped the team explore the potential of a dedicated pizza restaurant. The business has since decided to develop the concept into a permanent offering, with an emphasis on creative combinations and food quality.
Fellpack has also become a significant local employer. Over the past decade, the business has provided employment for more than 400 people from the surrounding area and currently has a workforce of over 150 staff. Its expansion into hotel operations and the introduction of a new restaurant concept reflect the continued development of the company's hospitality activities in the Lake District.
The changes add to the evolving hospitality offering in Keswick, a popular destination for visitors attracted by the surrounding mountains, walking routes and independent restaurants. The relocation will give Fellpack an opportunity to develop its hotel-based dining experience while introducing a separate food concept in the town centre.
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