The Vanpoos Inn in Levens
The Vanpoos Inn in Levens

The Vanpoos is a gorgeous 16th Century coaching inn set in the pretty village of Levens, in the Lyth Valley, on the edge of the Lake District.

The Bar at Vanpoos
The Bar at Vanpoos

We take our drinks very seriously and have spent many a happy hour creating our cocktail list, researching craft ales and testing our tipples.

Dining at Vanpoos
Dining at Vanpoos

We have a choice of dining areas including our beautiful, bright and airy Barn restaurant, plus the bar, snug and weather permitting, our beer garden.

Fabulous food at Vanpoos
Fabulous food at Hare & Hounds

Our food is simple, fresh and delicious. We have hand-rolled-to-order pizzas, gorgeous comfort food dishes and our burgers are becoming renowned.

B&B Room at Vanpoos
B&B Room at Hare & Hounds

We have 5 beautiful rooms for you to stay in, so you can really make a night of it. Each one is individually styled, with lots of character and they are all named after past owners and landlords.

Self Catering Apartment
Self Catering Apartment

A one bedroom Barn annexe apartment with the option to have a sofa bed and it is dog friendly. Light and airy, with lovely views over the Lyth Valley (perfect for sunsets) and Barn features.

The Vanpoos is a gorgeous 16th Century coaching inn set in the pretty village of Levens, in the Lyth Valley, on the edge of the Lake District

It’s a proper village pub, full of character, with a mean cocktail list, local cask ales, great craft beers and delicious comfort food. It has rooms too, beautifully styled with lots of thoughtful touches to make for a lovely stay. Run by Ash and Becky Dewar, who bought the pub in 2013 and have been lovingly taking care of it ever since, The Vanpoos welcomes everyone – kids, muddy boots and dogs included.

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Cosy Bar

We take our drinks very seriously and have spent many a happy hour creating our cocktail list, researching craft ales and testing our tipples.

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Dining Areas

We offer a choice of dining areas including our stunning Barn restaurant, the bar, snug and weather permitting, outside in our beer garden. 

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Delicious Food

Our food is simple, fresh and delicious. We have hand-rolled-to-order pizzas, gorgeous comfort food dishes and our burgers are becoming renowned.

Our Accommodation

If you would like to come and stay with us we have five cosy and individually styled en-suite rooms including the Barn Annexe which is also a dog friendly self catering property.

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Cosy Bedrooms

We have five beautiful rooms for you to stay in, so you can really make a night of it. Each one is individually styled, with lots of character and they are all named after past owners and landlords of the pub.

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Studio Apartment

A one bedroom Barn annexe apartment with option to have a sofa bed and it is dog friendly. Light and airy, with lovely views over the Lyth Valley (perfect for sunsets) and Barn features.
Serviced daily as all our other rooms.

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Hare & Hounds in Levens

Vanpoos
Levens, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8PN

  • Bar Opening Times:
    Everyday 12 - 11pm
  • Food Served:
    Monday - Friday 12 - 3pm then 5 - 9pm
    Saturday & Sunday 12 - 9pm

Vanpoos
Levens, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8PN

t: 015395 60004
e: [email protected]