Sultan of Keswick

Sultan of Keswick is a well-regarded Indian kitchen sitting right in the centre of this Lake District town, offering both sit-down dining and takeaway for those who would rather eat back at their lodgings. It carries a 4.0/5 rating across more than a thousand reviews, with regulars praising generous, full-flavoured curries and the friendly, attentive welcome. The menu runs through the familiar favourites alongside a tempting list of chef's specials for anyone wanting to venture beyond the usual.

Expect fragrant, freshly spiced cooking, from familiar tikka and balti dishes through to richer, slower-cooked specials, with plenty of breads and rice to share and milder choices for cautious palates. While the odd review notes the kitchen can be heavy-handed with oil, the consensus is of dependable, reasonably portioned food that hits the spot after a long day outdoors. It is a solid choice for a curry night in one of the Lake District's busiest walking bases, whether you eat in or take it away.