Places To Eat

Appleby - 15 mins

Tufton Arms Hotel, Market Place........017683 51593
Victorian coaching inn with warm and comfy bar and restaurant that makes the most of local food. Large portions and super puds.

Royal Oak Inn, Bongate.......017683 51463
Ancient roadside inn, immaculate and busy. Variable cooking but good atmosphere when busy.

Yanwath nr Penrith on the road to Ullswater - 20 mins

The Gate Inn........01768 862386
A super old pub that really makes an effort. Fire, candles, modern menu that has won lots recognition. Everything has a known provenance, fish a speciality. Friendly owner and staff.

Kings Meaburn - 5 mins

The White Horse........01931 714256
Very small village pub with landlord that cooks the food. Choice off the board, e.g. lamb shank, chicken korma, gammon and egg, plus selection of vegetarian dishes. A risky choice, can be either way!

Clifton - 15 mins

The George & Dragon........01768 865381
Newly rejuvenated pub taken back in hand by the Lowther family. An open kitchen using produce from the estate for modern pub food, all flagged floors, smokey fires and friendly chaos.

St Patrick’s Well, Bampton - 20 mins

The Mardale Inn........01931 713244
You will love it or hate it! A modern take on a village inn with friendly locals and visitors. Flagged floors and a big open fire with a short local menu and enthusiastic staff. Good dogs very welcome.

Penrith - 20 mins

Cagney's........01768 867721
Friendly long established Indian restaurant.

IndiaGate........01768 210020
Loud and cheerful Thai x Indian, always busy. Opposite Penrith's 'premier nightspot' The Warehouse. Extensive bar/club complex within an old iron foundry, suitable for all ages.

No 15........01768 867453
Café with Art Gallery that is very popular all day and Friday/Saturday evenings. Serving fresh local food with music and plenty of atmosphere. Little ones very welcome. Local fish a speciality, friendly owner and staff.