TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Great place with lovely friendly staff, can't recommend highly enough. Good menu and delicious food, visit here regularly with friends and family and..."

Katherine Madell

Savanna

Peter Hodgson

Jordan Maclean

Marky P

Quince & Medlar

97/100 (1060 ratings)

"The restaurant, which first opened its doors in 1989, is set atop a pretty street, right next to Cockermouth Castle. Very picturesque and very..."

Sarah Dean

"Another lovely meal at the Quince & Medlar, brilliant food as ever, warm and friendly service, a real treat in these difficult..."

chris pysden

"Lovely meal at Quince & Medlar last night, can't wait for the next taster session..."

Marie Fowler

"this was an excellent dining experience the food quality and presentation was superb and service excellent..."

Keith Tomlinson

"A beautiful, cozy and welcoming restaurant with an innovative and delicious menu. We had the taster menu and it was perfect. I opted for the local..."

Ella Farrer

"If you are a foodie searching for a top quality dining experience, this is the place for you! The atmosphere is warm and intimate, the service..."

Katy Dollin

"Just had a beautiful meal from the quince and medlar in Cockermouth. The food was from the taster menu. 3 starters, 3 main, and 3 puddings. I did not..."

Sharon Messenger

"We visited Quince and Medlar for the first time yesterday and it didn't disappoint. The food was interesting and delicious, the portion sizes were..."

Diane Marsh

"Great menu, never thought vegan and vegetarian food could be so tasty. Owners and staff very friendly and welcoming. Was a great place to celebrate..."

Peter Campbell

"Great service, great atmosphere, and (most importantly!) great food!! Make sure to make a reservation though, as they book up quickly and they may..."

Amanda Doty

"This is always my first choice for a special dinner. The menu is always superb, with delicious wines to compliment the food perfectly. Friendly staff..."

katie gentry

"Really interesting food, very tasty and as my wife described it, food made with love !! Lovely personal service and great..."

Paul Freeborn

"First class, family run, Vegetarian Restaurant. Delicious food. Delightful atmosphere. Excellent, personal service. We dine here whenever we visit..."

Irene Smith

"Our very favourite vegetarian restaurant in the UK,been coming whenever we are visiting the area for over 30 years.Always imaginative and inspired..."

Audrey Snodin

"Never disappoints. Always welcoming, well organised and food is to die for. Just wish we could visit more often. Huge thanks for another fabulous..."

pam hodson

"Consistently excellent food - inventive & fresh. A rare gem for vegetarians and anybody else with an adventurous and enthusiastic palate. Can't..."

Simon Bailey

"Very imaginative vegetarian menu cooked to perfection. Great service and attendance, divine food, and cannot recommend this place..."

Kevin Dowding

"A wonderful vegetarian treat, had a lovely 3 course meal here. Original and very interesting menu. Highly..."

Kate Bowman

"A real gem of a place. Superb, relaxing ambience, impeccable service and fabulous veggie food with some really imaginative dishes. Hope to be back..."

John Brownlow

The Moon & Sixpence Coffeehouse

97/100 (1150 ratings)

Lemon and Passion Fruit Cake

Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake

Wheelchair Accessible

"So pleasant! The absolute best hot chocolate I’ve ever had and quick service. Credit to the young lad working too, so polite and professional -..."

Leah Smith

"Great place to come for morning coffees and mid-afternoon cake. Staff & customers alike are all super friendly, in keeping with the whole of..."

Lauren Ayres

"THE BEST COFFEE IN LAKE DISTRICT!! Having survived on costa coffee for the first day, I knew I had found an oasis as soon as I got a sniff of their..."

Amit

"Perfect. Update 2023. Gone really down hill 😕 staff not really interested and on their phones. But watching the staff cutting a slice of carrot..."

Eve Ian

"My dad is a regular here, he goes on about the best coffee on town so I popped down to see him today, I had a flat white and a latte... Exceptional,..."

Dylan Brandes

"Delicious hot chocolate and cakes (try the Guinness cake!). Vegan options too. Lovely staff and..."

Jonny G

"I live 16miles away & visit 2/3 times a week always have 3 cappuccinos. Best coffee shop by a country mile, always plenty of people to talk to in..."

Jimmy Stuart

"Fantastic little coffee shop. One of the best barista’s I have ever encountered. Obviously loves his job and deserves a medal in customer service...."

Peter Beckwith

"Brilliant shop it has a modern rustic feel the range of products available are great and the coffee it really..."

Garvey Brennard

"Top notch coffee. No surprise it seems to have a steady flow of locals. Unfortunately not dog friendly inside - you will need to sit out the front to..."

James M

Blocks Steakhouse

96/100 (1384 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

Pasta

Sirloin Steak with Mac and Cheese Fries

Sunday Roast with a Twist

Sirloin Steak

Chili

Fillet Steak with Teriyaki Sauce

14oz Sirloin Steak with Halloumi Side

Coconut King Prawns with Chilli Mango and Lime Dip

"A lovely evening at Blocks Steakhouse, a table of 8 was served and fed very well. We had a wide range of steak and burgers which was delicious. No..."

Lydia DP

"An outstanding feed to be enjoyed for all patrons of this fine eatery 🥩 😋 and good times to boot 🤩 Absolutely loads of ribs in the starter..."

Simon Varney

"Fantastic experience from the friendly efficient service right from arrival to the exceptional quality of the steaks and all the sides. Generous..."

Tracey Trotter

"Food was good. Streak slightly too pink for medium but still nice. Wine was reasonable and price is about par for Cockermouth. Atmosphere up stairs..."

P Heap

"Absolutely fantastic. The service was insanely good for a place of this level, the waitresses were impeccable in their manner and approach and..."

Alan Smith

"The food here was incredible, 100% recommend. Staff were very friendly and attentive, steak was cooked to..."

Lisa Osuch

"We hadn't booked on a Friday night and our party of 4 was accomadated. Steak perfectly cooked with a beautiful grilled smoky taste...."

Chris Punnett

"High recommend Blocks! They were very accommodating to my gluten and dairy intolerances which was great! Food was tasty for me and my partner..."

Dog Tips by Lila Loves

"Lovely restaurant. We hadn't booked but they found us a table. Staff were most attentive and the food delicious. Just wish it was closer to our..."

Christina Perry

"We were staying in Cockermouth for New Year coming from Leeds. We booked Block and didn’t know what to expect as there’s a lot of good steak..."

Hannah Manson

The Old Posting House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Superb food at very reasonable prices for the quality. I stayed in my van with a mate. Deal was we could park up overnight in the car park if we had..."

Liam Weston

"Turned upto this place and just seeing it we loved, stayed for a few nights in rm 2. The welcome from the owners was amazing and freindly, they made..."

Andy Mercer

"Went for dinner, had probably the best pie and mash I've ever had. The steak and loweswater ale pie was phenomenal. The roast dinner (which the wife..."

Steve Edwards

"Lovely pub with great welcome and a very decent room. Immaculately clean room with good bathroom comfy bed and coffee /tea sofa tv etc. Handy to..."

nonn williams

"We had a meal here recently and were seriously impressed with all the dishes served. Every meal was something special and we can't praise it highly..."

Phil Mcginness

"Stopped on an off chance, looking for somewhere to eat . I'm so glad we did .. we opted for Roast Beef 😋 and then creme brulee yummy . Very..."

Rebecca Thornell

"Stayed in the area recently and booked for Sunday Lunch. Warm welcome and fabulous food. Highly recommended and reasonable prices. Definitely..."

Dawn Woodley

"Went for Sunday lunch, very quick service and very good food. Nice cosy traditional pub. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will be back..."

John Angus

"Excellent evening meal. We were made very welcome, with friendly service and really lovely meals. Everything was cooked beautifully, nicely presented..."

ruth smith

"Absolutely fab. Loved it. Great value for money. Nicola is so good a host. Superb food. Lovely room, comfy bed, good bathroom. Would recommend. Will..."

SUSAN ROGERS

"Very welcoming for ourselves and dogs. It was really cold that weekend but building was lovely and warm. Dinner was great. Only thing we had to watch..."

Jenni Hodgson

"Group of 9 of us went for a meal. Excellent service. Food was outstanding. No fuss when ordering. Food arrived promptly and all together. It may be a..."

Philip Carter

"Had boozy fish and chips also rump steak both cooked perfectly, peppercorn sauce was unbelievable. Very friendly , dog friendly country pub . Didn't..."

Sean Smith

"Stayed in our van in the car park. Had a lovely meal there, which was served quickly. Homemade pies were lovely. Would come again if in the..."

Carol Gruffydd

"We went for food after a long hike round Ennerdale.. a perfect stop off after for some fantastic food.. it was beautifully presented and as tasty as..."

Fay Gregory

"Thanks to Terry (not Mick!) et Al for a perfect stopover and meal. What a truly exceptional place this is with lovely, clean decor, modern..."

Mark Wardle

"Could not recommend the restaurant enough. Catered for 9, all fresh prepped and cooked food and deserts, all the food was served together. Excellent..."

kevin fitz

"Lovely people and great food. Service and hosting my 3 night stay was excellent. Only downside is no food on Wednesday so I couldn’t enjoy it every..."

Eric Foster Smith

"Fantastic food at a good price, pub style with a cozy restaurant atmosphere, well worth a visit if you’ve never..."

MatteHold

Full english breakfast

Poached Eggs on Granary Toast

Sticky Gingerbread

Millionaires Shortbread

Toasts

Cherry and Almond Sponge

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"My friends organised a surprise hen party afternoon tea for me on Saturday afternoon. The cafe itself is in what's like a greenhouse which is lovely..."

Sarah Morris

"Just by chance we found you and what a little treasure we found, lovely peaceful tea room with excellent food and service plus what more could we..."

Claire-Louise Latham

"What a little find, hidden away! Peaceful setting in a beautifully transformed Victorian greenhouse. Very warm and friendly welcome, great for &..."

Rebecca Collin

"Visited for the first time yesterday and will definitely be back again, the food was gorgeous and really friendly service plus we even got to see a..."

Kathleen Latham

"Managed to time my arrival perfectly, for what has to be THE NICEST scone I have ever tasted, coming out of the oven ! Will definitely be visiting..."

Linda Mills

"Great little cafe friendly staff well worth a..."

Kyle Parker

"Very happy to have seen red squirrels! Great..."

Helen Fox

"I went with my sister and we ordered soup, it was delicious!! The service was excellent and the location was stunning! Definitely going back..."

Samantha Nutter

"Lovely afternoon! Food and cake was brilliant and loved watching the red squirrel while we ate! Will definitely return for a catch up with the Leece..."

Emily Jenkinson

"Had a lovely family lunch at Squirrels Pantry. Will definitely be going back very soon...."

Julie Jenkinson

"Lovely little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, great service and very friendly staff. Nice choice of food to choose from. Would highly recommend..."

Steve Syred

"Lovely food and drinks, great service, very friendly staff. The setting of the tea room is very pleasant. The only downsides of the tea room is they..."

Jamie Titchener

"Loved this little cafe, so quaint and focused on the love of birds and red squirrels. We sat outside and it was lovely watching the birds come down..."

Louise Berry

"Called for a coffee but stayed for a late lunch. Gluten free baked potato with cheese and a delicious fresh salad. Brocolli and cheddar soup was..."

Gill Iredale

"An absolute gem. In a very pretty and private setting. Fantastic home-made cakes and light meals. I even had a great choice of Gluten free options...."

Sue Smith

"A lovely tea rooms. Pleasant staff and the setting is clean and tidy. Tables don't feel to close together. Lovely home made food, will definitely go..."

Manda Ryan

"Had a lovely lunch with a group of colleagues - there were 9 of us and the staff managed perfectly. The team were very friendly and accommodating...."

Alistair Mason

"Love this cafe tucked away next to the garden centre. The prawn open sandwich was..."

Carole Green

"My friend and I called in today for a cuppa but ended up with lunch egg and chips and a lovely cup of tea. Staff were lovely, very friendly. Wish we..."

Marise Hewitson

"Lovely small cafe. Staff very pleasant. Had coffee/tea and cakes in the afternoon. Good service. This is a small venue. You might need to book at..."

Peter Sherwen

Norham House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderfully friendly place with delicious home cooked food! The large all day breakfast set us up for the whole day! We even had 4 double yolker..."

Dawn Powell

"Really glad we discovered this gem of a coffee shop on our recent stay in the area, great food, great staff who couldn't be more helpful, Visited..."

Sue Lamarsh

"My husband and I both had breakfast which was delivered quickly, very satisfying and always served very hot. Norham House is cosy and friendly and..."

Nadine Pickersgill

"lovely food lots of homemade to choose from . very good prices and really friendly staff we popped in on a Sunday afternoon while on holiday we will..."

Linda Watson

"We came yesterday and had the special 2 courses for £7. The food was delicious and was ready so quickly ( best cheese and onion flan I ever tasted)...."

Karen Jackson-Smith

"Lovely place, very warm atmosphere the Sunday roast looked amazing.. Going to have one on my next visit which is hopefully soon..."

Judith Vaughan Melton

"Lunch with husband and mum; we saw the sign on the street and followed up the alley and were very pleased we had. A friendly welcome. A good..."

Alison Starkey

"Lovely, reasonably priced, £22 for 4 of us!..."

Sarah Jane Robinson

"I have just enjoyed a wonderful lunch of cauliflower and Brie soup with a herbed scone and it was delicious! Staff are friendly and the garden..."

Hannah Miller

"Lovely coffee house tucked down an alleyway Of the main street. Cute play areas both indoors and outdoors for children. The cakes and much of the..."

Ann S.

"What a beautiful little cafe hidden up the alley, the food was freshly cooked and of a good quality. Had the large breakfast, prepare not to eat the..."

Sean

"Stumbled across this little gem whilst staying in Cockermouth. The food was absolutely amazing! Top quality ingredients and fair price. Would go as..."

J

"Very friendly place. Will definitely visit again next time I’m in..."

Ian Grime

"Quirky little place hidden away from the main drag in cockermouth. Very tasty food with a good value two course menu. Cheery service and nicely..."

Jubbajubz VE

"Have had breakfast and lunch here many times with my friends. The good is very good and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Great place to..."

Melanie Gilmore

"A hidden gem great food at good price well worth a..."

Philip Nolan

"Lovely, as ever. It's worth going regularly - if you're local. You get to know the staff and customers. (I like a natter!) If it's your first time..."

Matthew Hayward

"Lovely friendly atmosphere as soon you walk in. Went in with my partner for a quick bite to eat whilst visiting Cockermouth. Food was delicious,..."

Raj Kumari

Fermento

Stefano with Sausage Instead of Salami

"Had such a lovely dinner here on Saturday, we were transported to Italy by delicious food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere...."

Emma Perry

"Excellent authentically homemade Italian food and great service. Will be..."

Samantha Ryan

"Highly..."

Lucinda Smith

"Really nice authentic..."

Brendon Cook

"Amazing pizza, and the crust is the best I have had in a long time ! Tasty and crunchy. You also have to try the tiramisu, it’s home made and..."

Benjamin Couderc

"Had a super time here, very friendly The food was superb recommend you book as there are only a few tables. The pizza was lovely and crispy base..."

MisticRider 47

"Fermento's is such an amazing pizzeria and restaurant. The atmosphere feels like being at a home with the family. Carla was such a great host. We..."

Vinnie Fazzalaro

"Great little place, food is great. Pizza arrived in a couple of minutes and all fresh ingredients, tasted great and well cooked. Tiramisu to follow..."

Carl Sedgwick

"Lovely little Italian. Small with not many seats. Food was delicious and very attentive service. Pizza amazing. Prices very reasonable for..."

fmb10124

"A charming and cozy, shop front, Italian run, family restaurant and takeaway pizza place. Friendly and helpful service (Carla). Daily specials,..."

Peter Gilroy

"What a find! A friendly and talented young couple from Emilia-Romagna - the foodie region of Italy - made their home in the wettest (but beautiful)..."

Wlodek Tych

"Wow this place is great! Pizza is incredible, vegans well catered for, service good and the house wines are brilliant. Small place so book well in..."

Barney McHale

"I have traveled to Italy several times and I have tried a lot of pizza there and this was as good as any pizza I have had anywhere. A genuine 10 out..."

Emma Harris

"Absolutely fabulous find! The food is amazing and authentic. We both can't remember the last time we had such good pizza. We can't wait to go..."

Emma Baxter

"Our favourite restaurant in Cumbria. We love the cosy atmosphere and we always have a great family meal out at Fermento's. The owners are lovely, and..."

Ilke Whitehorn

"Absolutely delicious pizza, we've eaten pizza in Rome and New York and this was easily up there with some of the best! The Smoky Margarita and The..."

Ellie Forrest

"Great authentic pizza using quality ingredients, small with a lovely atmosphere and service to match. We will be back and would definitely..."

Emily Welford

"Fermento is the best traditional Italian restaurant in the Lake District. The menu offers a variety of authentic Italian dishes, which had the..."

Antonio Di Buono

"I only write about one review a year. I have to be wowed to be bothered. Highly recommended; freshly is the word. I’d also consider their chianti..."

Dom P

"Do not listen to David Ruddy, the man clearly wouldn't know good pizza if it slapped him in the face. This place is a 10/10, arguably the best pizza..."

Liam Collum

"Discovered this wonderful Italian restaurant recently. Always great service, excellent pizzas, wonderful atmosphere and very friendly staff. Don’t..."

Paul Higgins

"Had a fantastic meal in this lovely little family restaurant. The pizzas were exceptional, as was the rest of our food. Best to..."

Andy Armstrong

"Very traditional Italian cuisine with great service. The courses were slightly larger than I expected, so be careful when ordering multiple courses...."

Michael Warner

Fika

Chocolate and Cherry Cake

Veggie Hash

Hunters Breakfast with Cornbread

Egg Norwegian

Raspberry Compote with Clotted Cream and Fresh Pancakes

Spicy Hash

Dippy Egg and Toast

Toasts

Orange Elderflower and Mint Smoothie

Coffee and Walnut Cake

"Visited off the cuff with my wife, very pleasantly surprised! I had a burger and chips,.the quality was excellent and it was piping hot. The Mrs had..."

Dave Wilson

"beautiful food, probably one of the best breakfasts i’ve ever eaten, all other members of party agreed. the cafe itself is beautifully thought out..."

rj

"Always welcome with my two dogs. I like the seasonal hot chocolate and latte flavours. I had the kids fish gujons - these need to be in an adult..."

Kerry Jordan

"Really enjoyed our evening meal at Fika. Very high quality, beautifully cooked and seasoned food. Substantial portion sizes too! Had a great chat..."

Marc Tritschler

"Lovely little place for breakfast, I love eating out for breakfast and coffee and went for pancakes this time. It was lovely, I prefer crispy bacon..."

Sara Bennett

"Delicious dinner tonight. Have had many lovely lunches here, but dinner was even better. I prebooked 48 hours in advance. chef adapted the menu to..."

Nick Idelson

"Popped in here for a bite to eat. Really friendly service by the two out front. Our food was excellent and absolutely delicious..."

Louise Louise

"A comfortable, welcoming, and relaxing spot for a quick coffee and cake, or something more substantial like the pancakes I had. Delicious streaky..."

Jake Fraser

"Fija is a good option if you want a sandwich or a brunch. Their coffee and smoothies are great and they have a very nice brunch menu. Unfortunately..."

Hugo Herrera

"The Eggs Norwegan was lovely, and the coffee was great too (although, the handle-less mug was too hot to hold for the first 5 minutes 😂) We went..."

Bradley Bolam

"What a gem! We were greeted with a warm welcome and were allowed to sit where we wanted. Breakfast menu is fantastic with lots of options along with..."

Lea Somerfield

"We popped in with the dog for lunch around 1pm. It was busy but they still had a table for two, which was lucky for us. Both the food and coffee were..."

Joe Hickman

"What a little gem this place is. I had breakfast tea made with proper tea leaves and it was excellent! I had one of the best slices of cake ever –..."

Anne Peacock

"Just had drinks. Table cleared & joined to seat 3. Saturday lunchtime, quite full. Cakes homemade apple & cinnamon, coffee & walnut, coconut &..."

Cherry Cheeks (Roberta)

"So glad we popped in here for breakfast. Food was delicious and the coffee was even better. We only stayed one night in Cockermouth, but definitely..."

Graham S

"Gorgeous little Caffè with a menu that I would genuinely love to try everything on. Food was fun, enticing alterations of classic..."

Gregg Wyllie

"Lovely little lunch spot! I had the grilled cheese and my partner had the avocado on toast. I think my cheese on toast was perfect and worth the..."

Charlie Turnbull

"Lovely staff and owner with pastries, tea and coffee, and delicious breakfast plates. The menu at our time of visit had a hunter/ gatherer thematic..."

S P Fletcher

Wild Zucchinis Bistro

93/100 (2048 ratings)

"Manon and team catered for our wedding on the 19th December and we couldn't rate them highly enough. The food was amazing and the best sticky toffee..."

Charlotte Belgrave

"Review from a happy coeliac :-) Cosy, popular cafe with greatly varied range of healthy foods *and* delicious milkshakes, cakes & bakes. Veggie,..."

Benjamin Richardson

"If you only visit one place in Cockermouth make it the Wild Zucchini. The staff are always friendly, the food is great and the owner is a star...."

Robert Conners

"Love this place! Great service, great food. Called into today for breakfast and several coffees. Thanks..."

Victoria Greenhalgh

"A first visit and an enjoyable one too. The staff were attentive and happy to cater for the needs of my fussy eating five year old. My wife and I..."

Richard Bills

"We discovered this little gem when in Cockermouth a couple of years ago during a family holiday... so glad we came back as once again we had another..."

Ilar Smith

"Staff were nice - friendly & helpful. Food was good - so much so that my husband voted the meat & potato pie one of the best ever ( & he makes them..."

Alan Fox

"The staff were very helpful and friendly. Food was good. Lovely presentation of the hot..."

Jon Harris

The New Bookshop & Coffee Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best flat white in town. Cakes are excellent , bacon and brie on toast fantastic..."

Ian Grimshaw

"A superb book shop the has come back from the floods again! The selection of books is far reaching and there's a superb little cafe at the back..."

Amanda Kirwan

"One of the best independent bookshops I've been to. Kind staff, passionate about what they do and extremely helpful (if it's not there they can..."

Rachael Dixon

"Lovely little bookshop, with a nice cafe at the back. Has various events on through the month, though I haven't been to any. Good stock of fiction..."

Ben Topham

"Good little book shop, we went in looking for a book for our little one and were not..."

Craig Hamilton

"It's good to have a bookshop near to me as you need to be able to browse to be able to find new..."

Gavin Whitham

"The three of us had lunch here today, all freshly made and tasted delicious. Sat upstairs very comfortable and peaceful atmosphere. All the staff..."

Melanie Gilmore

"Amazing place! The best bookshop ever! Great staff and great service. They will order any book for you and have it for you the next day Their coffee..."

Joanne Goddard

"Good coffee, friendly..."

Joannie Moore

"Big shout out to @TheNewBookshop I ordered the Scott Pearce books by @adamhamdy yesterday over the phone, and they were ready to collect today at..."

Christine Bowman

"The New Bookshop is a gem. A fantastic range of local and international books - knowledgeable and friendly staff, room to browse and read, tables and..."

Steve Dickinson

"Great bookshop very friendly staff amazing coffee shop a really nice..."

David Sedgwick

"This is not only a bookstore with a wide variety of subjects in stock but had a lovely cafe with very helpful staff. I had lunch here which consisted..."

Phil King

"Nice food and good people - they lost a star only because they had run out of parsnip soup and cheese scones :-D Mind you the sweet potato and carrot..."

Rachel Waterhouse

"A lovely atmosphere with delicious home baked food. The staff are always very helpful and friendly. I go there quite a lot, I love the home baked..."

Kate John

"Lovely shop. Friendly staff. Happy to order anything they don't have and get most books within a day or two. Great coffee..."

Ben Spinks

"A great book shop with plenty of choice for the reader and the staff are always so helpful. Managed to get a book that had just been released...."

MANDY MORRIS

"My favourite bookshop, huge variety of books so great for picking out something new or a present for younger/older relatives. Staff recommendations..."

Joe Hooper

"Beautiful bookshop with an excellent cafe. We sat out the front reading our purchases and it had a lovely..."

Ellie Forrest

"The cakes and tea was excellent. The staff were lovely and would happily help with any problems. I also love the fact that I could sneak off and..."

David Thomas

"This bookshop in cockermouth main street is really worth a visit. Local books fiction and non fiction by local authors. Classics in readable form...."

Wendy Ferris

Veeva!

93/100 (4236 ratings)

Crispy Chicken Avocado Salad

Toasts

Avocado and Poached Eggs Stack

Sandwiches

Cumberland Sausage Rustique

Sweet Potato

Rocky Road Milkshake

Luxury Hot Chocolate

American Style Pancakes

Welsh rarebit

Americano Coffee

Cakes

Christmas Afternoon Tea

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

Full english breakfast

Scone and Jam

Eggs Benedict

Welsh Rarebit

Poached Egg and Avocado Stack

Chilli Chicken Baguette

Regular & Large Latte

Eggs Benedict

Chicken and Halloumi Wrap

Wheelchair Accessible

"Brilliant place for breakfast with amazing value food and drink but it's also good quality! The staff are super friendly too! Definitely worth a..."

Mikey T

"We went here for breakfast and were not disappointed. It's a lovely, light, airy building. The staff were very welcoming. The food was amazing. We..."

Pauline

"Gorgeous heartwarming breakfast. Deborah and her team are magnificent. Full marks..."

Khalid

"Love this little cafe, food fresh piping hot, I order at the till. Hot chocolate and vanilla latte amazing i had fishfinger butty, and my daughter..."

Heather Agar

"Came here for breakfast with my two boys. Food was really delicious and the boys loved their food. One had pancakes and warm Nutella and myself and..."

Emily Emz

"Had breakfast here just as the restrictions on the pandemic lightened. It's a lovely place big tall ceilings inside very neat and tidy, staff are..."

Dylan Brandes

"Lovely cafe & great service. We enjoyed our lunch & drinks, staff were very courteous & gave great recommendations on where to visit locally. Thank..."

Sairah Yassir

"Had a few days in Cockermouth between Christmas and New Year. We stayed at the Tithe Barn Inn Hotel who provide a breakfast service via the Veeva..."

Mike Grisenthwaite

"Great coffee. Especially the flat white. Interesting array of cakes. Especially Easter inspired! Welsh rarebit is..."

Susie Hughes

"Attentive and charming staff. Good value. They have vegan options which was perfect for my sister. I really enjoyed my soup and..."

Anna W

The Lanes Cafe & Licensed Bar

93/100 (1135 ratings)

Jacket Potato with Savoury Tuna

Quiche

Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Cake

Scones with Clotted Cream

Wheelchair Accessible

"Found this place by sheer dumb luck and what a surprise it was. From the moment you enter the staff are friendly and welcoming. The place was..."

Sean

"Amazing food, brilliant atmosphere and an all round lovely experience. We felt very welcome, comfortable and the food was beautiful..."

Sophie Hewitt

"The best place for a meal in Cockermouth. Quality, tasty, fresh, homemade, good selection, and such good value. The milkshakes are delicious. The..."

Nicole Lester

"We absolutely loved this place, we wanted poached eggs but came too late, only wanted a light snack as going out for an evening meal, how lovely..."

maxine halpin

"Popped in for dome lunch, staff were very friendly, welcoming and accommodating to us and our new born. Highly recommended and will definitely use..."

Ryan Tingley

"Great wee find. Had breakfast & we all (4) had different things & really enjoyed. Staff are lovely. I'd recommend this..."

Lynda Rogan

"Only had coffee and cake which was lovely,staff very pleasant and kids enjoyed the toy kitchen.will definitely go..."

Judy Hodgson

"What a lovely find! Couldn't believe the size of the cream tea. We had to take some away with us. Food was excellent..."

Diane Dooley

"Wonderful place with brilliant service and amazing food! Booked in advance to have an afternoon tea and it was just amazing. Great balance of sweet..."

Rachael

"Service, food and atmosphere were bang on. They also have a 'pay it forward' option, which is a great..."

Andy Coyle

The Trout Hotel

91/100 (2142 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were staying in the Ennerdale Hotel in Cleator & we overheard one of the waitresses telling a couple of the guests that if they were going into..."

Morag Dawson

"Second time I have been for the Bistro Week, and once again this did not disappoint. All choices and courses that we had were beautifully presented..."

Jackie Irving

"Stayed there last night. Our room was fabulous. The food was delicious. Staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend it and will go back again. If..."

Amanda Richards

"Thank you to James,Sue and all the team at The Trout, our wedding at your hotel was everything we could of wished for. James you went above and..."

Diane Irving

"Champagne afternoon tea was lovely good food and good staff. The hotel dining room is a lovely warm inviting place to eat the decor is..."

Alison Oglanby

"The service was excellent. Best steak I had in a long time. We sat in the dinning area, very cosy. Beautiful place, highly recommend..."

Rosi Johnson

"Afternoon tea with friends. A very enjoyable afternoon with friends at the Trout. Afternoon tea was excellent fresh sandwiches delicate cakes and a..."

Helen Robinson

"Fantastic 1 night stay in Executive River view room. This was a free upgrade and was immaculately clean and all looked like it had recently been..."

Billy Wilson

"Came today for the breakfast with Santa � Staff were all very welcoming and helpful. There was a wide selection of breakfast food. Very well..."

Julie Raywood

"Fantastic hotel, great food would highly recommend. A visit to the local whisky distillery is a must..."

Andrew Ray

"Great place. 10/10 would recommend. Maybe the best hotel..."

Jason Trout

"(Review for the Sunday roast!) - date of visit: August 2023. We had to book in advanced for the recommended Sunday roast. The hotel itself is..."

Avinash Bhogun

"I never actually stayed in a room. But, I attended the restaurant three evenings in a row. All I can say is you would not be disappointed unless..."

Lorrina Closs

"Lovely hotel. Bing Crosby, a true Hollywood star of old, stayed here when he was 'gone fishin' on the river Derwent. Nice food, good atmosphere, ..."

Christine Walker

"Although we just had a birthday meal, the decor of the hotel was spectacular! The food was outstanding and the service was excellent! We would..."

Cheryl Wills

"Stayed at the Trout Hotel many times and on this occasion we could see the slight differences and corner cutting that has taken place. Reception and..."

John Limer

"Lovely rustic hotel with a personal touch. Really enjoyed my stay and the local..."

Lee Kirk

"Great hotel, fantastic food and a lovely breakfast. Busy but staff are friendly and..."

R Wilding

"Business trip stop over excellent venue and the weather was perfect with outdoor seating next to the river and another outdoor garden area too. Meals..."

kevin hancock

"I didn’t see the rooms so cannot comment on this but I can say that the service we received was fantastic, food arrived quickly and was very tasty..."

amy hi

"We had a meal here and the food was amazing nice and hot full of flavour and nicely presented. However the waiter let it down unfortunately there was..."

Rob

"Lost count of the times I've been here for lunch. Always consistent. Wonderful food, relaxing surroundings, excellent, friendly service and plenty of..."

Shelly Tomlinson

"Took friends for a meal with some trepidation as last time we ate there it was dire - to be fair this was just after it opened after the pandemic and..."

Marion Abbott

"We had our wedding at The Trout and all members of staff were fantastic - they helped with our wedding planning, all our queries and problems, and..."

Olivia McArthur

"Came for a special birthday lunch. Food was delicious. Had a steak, perfectly cooked, the chips were lovely. Really like the idea of a small dessert..."

Susan Tinning

"Absolutely perfect. Superb surroundings, riverside seating, comfortable restaurant. Polite super welcoming friendly serveur staff and superb food..."

malcolm benson

"Once again the Trout came up trumps with a fantastic New Year break. We’ve been enjoying the device and facilities of this fabulous hotel for over..."

Stuart Boyd

"Outstanding location, such a very beautiful place to visit. Wonderful service thanks to our server Jo, food was fantastic best I've ever had. Very..."

Ellen Bartrum

Tarantella Restaurant

91/100 (1642 ratings)

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Beef

Pork

Sea Bass on a Bed of Risotto

Breaded Chicken Breast on a Bed of Pasta and Pancetta and Broccoli

Pasta

Cappuccino

Garlic Bread with Cheese Starter

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank you for a beautiful meal this evening. The food really was delicious and the staff were very friendly and couldn't have been more helpful. I'd..."

Jodie Hetherington

"Good food, great service and nice atmosphere. Definitely going back for another meal, as the salmon special was delicious..."

Pauline Gorley

"This was our second visit. The food was very special and as we were celebrating our 33 wedding anniversary it needed to tick all the boxes which it..."

Malcolm Mcleish

"We took the kids for one of their birthday meals. The kids were accommodated (as promised on the menu) with recipe variations and portion sizes. Us..."

Richard Jewell

"Great food and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend this..."

Dave Taylor

"Fantastic place with excellent food and great..."

Wendy Sanders

"We are locals and thought we had ran out of decent places to eat until tonight the food and service are beyond reproach absolutely..."

Chris Gorley

"Love having a meal at Tarantella always excellent food, great service in a lovely little restaurant..."

Terrill Mcdowell

"Probably the best Pizza I have had in a restaurant smoked chicken pity we are not..."

Jay Hanson-Huntington

"Delicious food, plenty of it, couldn't manage dessert! Great value for the quality and quantity of food you get. Highly recommended..."

Caroline Hollingshead

"Great and authentic Italian food, friendly..."

Mike Clark

"Our favourite Italian Restaurant The lasagne is to die..."

Paula Fitzpatrick

"Lovely Saturday evening , lasagne was gorgeous and generous portions , couldn't fault it as arnie says .... I'll be back..."

Paul Minshaw

"Dined at Tarantella this evening in a party of 6 plus a baby. The restaurant looks unassuming but don’t let that fool you. Both the staff and..."

Paul Turner

"First time in this lovely place. Fab food,very friendly staff. Very reasonable price..."

Tim Singleton

"First time at this restaurant, was very impressed with the whole atmosphere. The food was amazing, excellent service, can highly recommend this..."

Yeawreet Yeawreet

"Lovely family meal. We had sharing plates for starters. All excellent. Lasagne and the monkfish for mains. Also very good. Prices were reasonable so..."

Fraser VanNuil

"If you're wanting Italian in Cockermouth then this is the place. Tbe pizza is fresh and think based and the fat chips are..."

Mikey T

"Went last weekend, a week after I had been to an upmarket Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge. The whole experience was twice as good, for half the..."

Bradley Greenwood

"Our favourite restaurant. The food is fantastic. Very flavoursome and filling. The staff are brilliant, always pleasant and welcoming, nothing is..."

Marg T

"We've eaten there twice now. The restaurant is nothing flashy or pretentious, but the service is very good and the food is outstanding. Strongly..."

Ryan Tingley

"Great food and menu selection. Really nice atmosphere and good..."

Kris Tiffen

"Great food and service, would definitely come..."

Leon Watson

Aspava Restaurant

89/100 (3847 ratings)

Kaburga Costolette Di Agnello

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent Turkish cuisine & their own patisserie next door too. Went for a very tasty breakfast platter, filled with a variety of tasty delicacies,..."

theejames

"Our pick of the Cockermouth restaurants. Came for dinner and returned for the excellent breakfasts. For dinner we had the mixed grill and it was all..."

Leaburn

"A brilliant Turkish restaurant in the heart of the high street. Again, like with other restaurants you need to book in advance. A very spacious..."

Avinash Bhogun

"Been three times, once for Turkish breakfast and twice in evening- love the food , waiter explains choices/ ingredients and gives recommendations...."

Lindsay Bray

"Fantastic food and excellent service. Would definitely recommend coming here for kebabs and desserts!! Tracy was so helpful and informative about the..."

Neil

"What a great little restaurant to find in Cockermouth! We went for a birthday dinner for two and weren't disappointed. The staff were efficient,..."

Ken Powell

"First time in this lovely place.Wont be the last ! Great food,atmosphere, and very friendly service. Got after by Bath,Too..."

Tim Singleton

"Lovely food, excellent, warm, and welcoming staff. Great decor..."

chris pysden

"Lovely restaurant in the Main Street in Cockermouth. The owner and his wife as well as their service are friend and helpful. The food was very good!..."

Priya Vaswani Chhugani

"Really lovely place - the staff are very attentive and super friendly. Had a table booked just before Christmas and there were free Christmas..."

Jess Thompson-Gray

Castle Bar

89/100 (2420 ratings)

Kids Chicken Nuggets with Fries

Steak Chips and Peppercorn Sauce

Toffee Apple Cheese Cake

Cheesecake

Burger

Lasagne

Chicken in Breadcrumbs with Keto Sauce with Rice and Mixed Pickles

Fish & chips

Tempura

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Homemade Steak & Ale Pie

Titanic Brewery Porter

Beef dinner

Beef Sunday Dinner

Cheesecake

Chicken Chorizo Pasta in a White Wine Sauce and Garlic Bread

"Thank you to all the staff at the castle bar for making our wedding day special. The place was excellent, lovely setting. Staff were friendly and..."

Julia Charters

"Absolutely gorgeous. Me and my friends came in last minute for food, we were seated by a lovely waitress who couldn't do enough for us. We all really..."

Alexandria Langford-Taylor

"Great place staff very friendly food great although so much I probably won't eat anything else for at least a day. Was my granddaughters 18th..."

Carol Scrafton

"Highly recommend! Lovely atmospere, friendly staff, excellent food and a great service. Brought the missus here for a 3 course meal and we were..."

Paul McCarron

"The Castle Bar is one of the best drinking establishment that I've been in!.. The bar itself is full of well kept and well presented real ales! :)..."

Mark Williams

"Great evening in the Castle pub watching Spurs. Great staff, good with our young kids, great food and beer. Super Spurs supporting locals too. Great..."

Bill Yeomans

"The food was lovely. We ate in the restaurant upstairs the staff are friendly and nothing too much trouble. Also dog friendly to eat in the bar..."

Nise Dillon

"My Husband and I were getting married in the Town hall and wanted a space that was both intermate, local and within a short distance from the Town..."

Rachael Belshaw

"First time whilst visiting family in cumbria. Didn't have a table booked but they allowed us to use one that was booked later on. Food was amazing..."

Janice Gill

"It was our silver wedding Anniversary on tues 18th July and our daughter had organised a surprise family meal here, there was 13 of us all sat on a..."

Marie Barnes

"A group of us go up in the summer/December for the beer fest its a gr8 pub with good food gr8 beer on offer friendly pple locals bar staff watch the..."

Stephen Seddon

"Popped in for lunch on Sunday. I had small portion of Sunday lunch. husband had a burger. Was absolutely lovely. Would deffinateteley go again if..."

Susan Knox Crow

"We dropped in without booking for Sunday lunch. We both had the roast beef dinner which was delicious and plentiful. Sticky toffee pudding and white..."

Alison Flynn

"Probably the best of the pubs we visited in Cockermouth. Nice looking place inside and out. Good service at the bar and a relaxed atmosphere. Music..."

Leaburn

"Friendly staff, friendly people, great beer garden, dog friendly, great selection of real ales on hand pull, reasonably priced drinks .... what's not..."

Andrew Hodgson

"Regularly pop in with family for a couple of drinks. Best pub in Cockermouth by far. Great choice of drinks, soft drinks and coffees, teas etc and..."

Jonno GB2904

"Whent for sunday dinner and we were not disappointed food is out of this world. Probably one of the best sunday dinners I've had the place is amazing..."

Lea Somerfield

"Met up with a friend to have a couple of pints before he went to a leaving do that was going to be in the bar once the local secondary school..."

Garyth Orton

"A welcoming spot to enjoy a fine local brew and warm one’s cockles 🔥..."

Simon Varney

"Good real ale pub with sport on TVs. Nice seating outside but it was full so we sat..."

Tracey Trotter

"Not had the food but have heard its good. Pub and beer are great. Good prices. My favourite pub to visit when in..."

Gary Watson

"Delicious food!! Make sure you're hungry when you come here, the portions are very filling! We wanted to try the desserts but had absolutely no room..."

Sam Stone

"Didn't eat, but great selection of quality cask ales. Fabulous bar. Very hospitable. Good for sport. Wish it was in Chester as it would be my..."

Tony Carss

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place; it's a proper garden centre prioritising good quality plants - the whole site is completely free of tat and tac! All the plants..."

Clara Taylor

"Have passed this many times so thought we'd pop in for a cuppa . Glad we did. Food was lovely, always have a cream scone if they're on the menu and..."

Catherine Nicholson

"First class plants that have been well cared for and cold grown so they are very hardy. Friendly service and..."

Nigel Catterson

"Delicious fries, delicious cakes, the lemon and meringue tart was HUGE and delicious. A good coffee brew. The garden centre is also very..."

Lina Madalina

"Great selection of interesting and healthy indoor plants. They apologised as they were renovating the outdoor plant section so only had limited..."

Corrinne Taylor

"What a find really nice cafe very helpful staff has a very good selection of gluten free sandwiches..."

GARRY

"A large cafe seperate from the garden centre with a fair selection on the menu, coffee tea and snacks, as well as some small meals, order at the..."

Anthony Hall

"Lovely food, freshly prepared and always..."

David Runnalls

"Me and my husband both had the cooked breakfast and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Shame they don't do black pudding as an extra (wink, wink 😂) Would..."

Leigh Eastwood

"I always look at the ratings of places before going if I don’t know the area that we’ll and I can say that this is a fantastic place to go for..."

amy hi

"Went to the cafe here because the Lakes garden centre was too busy and I don't regret it at all. A lovely cafe with s great choice of small bites,..."

Will Roberts

"Nice friendly. Good healthy..."

kenneth Davey

"An excellent place to stop off for a lunch meal or snack whilst on route and of course a visit to the garden centre. Food was good as it always..."

John Ritson

"Plenty of parking . Good cheese scones..."

Clare Dugdale

"The guy in the garden centre is always very..."

Kimberly Booth

"Stopped in for a late lunch following a visit to Carlisle. The food we ordered was excellent. Huge portion size and it was piping hot. Something that..."

Garyth Orton

Shill's Of Cockermouth

89/100 (2652 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Spanish and Italian Meat Board

Halloumi

Cheese & Crackers

Cakes

Cheesecake and Ice Cream

Fish Platter Halloumi Fries Vegetarian Platter

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Non-smoking restaurants

"The tapas tastes very good. The service was a mixed bag. The atmosphere was lively enough. The price was a little steep. We didn’t try desserts. It..."

Leaburn

"First time in the area and sort fell in to this place, quality food, nice size portions, really nice..."

David Crook

"Booked a table for Saturday night when the food festival was on good job we did!!! Every table was full!!! Food was amazing!!! Couldn't fault.a..."

Michelle Mayoh

"The food is nice. The service is good. But it seems quite expensive for what you..."

P Heap

"Went to Shills last night for my Mams 60th, the service from when we walked in was excellent and the food was absolutely..."

Louise Charge

"Lovely atmosphere. A warm welcome from staff. Delicious food and was well presented. Proving Sharing platters are the new..."

Lucky Retour

"Great place for lunch or dinner. Delicious fish platter and the other tapas dishes were also good, apart from the croquettes which didn't seem to..."

Monique S

"We visited for lunch on short break to the Lakes, absolutely fantastic food!! We shared the Brie wedges, salt n pepper flat bread chicken & garlic..."

Gregg Watson

"Have been coming here for many years and love the food and atmosphere The staff are so attentive and friendly As a gluten free human the menu is..."

Carole-Anne Knott Mind Body Soul Mentor

"Second visit with a larger group of people. The food is really delicious, we can't complain about that - highly recommend hhe deep fried Halloumi..."

Ryan Tingley

"Really lovely staff and the food was amazing (and very reasonably priced)! Seemed knowledgeable about gluten free options (although the cheap white..."

Clara Taylor

"Review from a happy coeliac :-) Cosy & charming upper floor bistro with fine food and an excellent gluten-free range of bites, mains and..."

Benjamin Richardson

"Amazing place! Lovely lunchtime vibe, busy, the staff are just so nice, happy, friendly and chatty. Food was ace. I had the chicken melt panini and..."

Emma Wicks

"Have been here for lunch and dinner, had sharing platters both times. Decent food and helpful..."

Becky

"Fantastic fish platter (£14) generous portions of fish, washed down with viognier/grenache (£26? bottle). Espresso coffee (£2.30) could have been..."

David Thomas

"Lovely food, great..."

Robert Smith

"Had Tapas one evening and purchased handmade chocolates from the deli. Stylish setting, tasty food, well presented. Prices on the higher side, but..."

Matthew Henry

"Great little place for quality food. Had a cooked lunch and both meals were really nice and decently..."

Ashley Clarke (Lord_ash2000)

"Fantastic venue, great food and even better staff Can't recommend highly..."

lee williamson

Honest Lawyer

88/100 (2689 ratings)

Double Cheeseburger 6oz with Chips and Coleslaw Salad

"Very nice meal. Was able to change time of meal due to travel problems. Food good quality. Lovely seating over the..."

JILL ROYCE

"Outstanding experience! Excellent quality food, warm and friendly service from the staff. Already looking forward to our next visit! My friend had..."

Rich O

"Good food and service. Would have liked a little more steak in the pasta. Seafood pasta was..."

P Heap

"Lovely food, great location and staff. Curries were..."

Janet Duxbury

"Two of dined here on a girls night as an end of holiday treat. The staff were so friendly and helpful, it made a special end to our relaxing holiday...."

Tracy Kittridge

"Having arrived in Cockermouth in the early evening and finding it a struggle to find somewhere open and serving food, we discovered this gem of a..."

Olivia Packe

"Simply excellent! From start to finish this has to be one of our favourite meals out for a long time. The staff were friendly and all wore masks in a..."

Josie & Paul H

"We booked late and got in for 6.30 pm. The menu we chose was the Bistro one with 3 courses for £20. 2 courses for £18. I had the aubergine stack as..."

Ian Summerscales

"Lovely food and amazing service. It was a pretty chilly day but Jordan brought us blankets to keep us warm. Jordan was very attentive and made us..."

Karen Holding

"Lovely meal....pigeon and black pudding starter, amazing ! Only criticism our steaks should of been medium rare were cooked medium well but that..."

jill taylor

"Didn't have to book. Could sit outside by the river. Food good although peppercorn sauce was underwhelming the steak was tasty. Only four stars as..."

Jacqueline James

"Had a lovely time here. Staff were very helpful and friendly. My partners son is autistic and it was his first time ina restaurant, could not of had..."

Cathy Callister

"This restaurant is situated above the bank of the river and is accessed down a few steps and along a metal walkway. Once inside the restaurant us..."

Andy Jenner

Bassenthwaite Lake Station

87/100 (1245 ratings)

Speciality Food Market

Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Cake

Beef

Full english breakfast

Beetroot Hummus & Falafel Wrap Crispy

Afternoon tea

Nduja Brunch Bowl

Iced coffee

Pulled Beef Brioche Slider with Pickle

Macaroni cheese

Salad

Juice

Festive Afternoon tea

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"An absolute MUST if your in the Lake District. One of the best afternoon teas ever. Better then some of the big hotels in London. So much delicious..."

Raji Lall

"Loved it! We stopped on the off chance they could fit us in for coffee and cake and we're very pleased to be squeezed in. Normally booking is a MUST..."

Anna Thompson

"Brilliant staff and food. Definitely would return. Atmosphere only got 4 stars as no background period music. While eating felt that we were..."

Sandra Hoban

"This place is amazing! Fantastic food (had full Cumbrian and full veggie breakfasts). The staff are all very friendly and the boss, Poppy, is very..."

Emma Symonds

"A really warm welcome and friendly service. Food was very good and generous portions. Check out the wall of "famous" visitors. Quirky place to stop..."

James Dean

"We had a fabulous afternoon tea here, the staff were attentive and knowledgeable, one in particular loved the textile arts, the foods were excellent..."

julie oliver

"What a lovely place! Once u learn of the history of this place it makes the experience more wonderful. Wish had had more time here. Very popular..."

Alison Anderson

"Very nice surroundings to be able to dine like your on the orient express! Classically styled dining cars and an interesting menu. Some tasty options..."

theejames

"Wowzers!!! My new favourite place in the UK for afternoon tea. The service was incredible, the food was divine (you'll need a doggy box which are..."

Allie Pennington

"Once inside there's a great oldy worldy feel to the train, blinds at the windows and fans too. Lovely friendly understanding staff (and customers) as..."

ilona rigo

Fredericks

87/100 (3287 ratings)

Smoked Salmon and Prawn Starter

Beef

Meatballs

Child Margherita Pizza with Fries

Lasagne

Feta Cheese Parcel

Smoked Salmon and Beetroot Pasta

Cakes

Creme Brulee with Shortbread Biscuits

Pasta

Lamb

Pork Burger and Pulled Pork Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"We are out for a family night mid week me my hubby and two boys, hadn't planned to go here. My hubby and myself called in for a dink and decided to..."

Lisa O'neil Was Orr

"Visited last Saturday had speedy service all staff were friendly. There were six of us and all loved the food. I particularly liked the cold meat..."

Belinda Robley

"Excellent service, food and Wine were fantastic. Highly recommend this place...."

Amanda Cockton Lawson

"Incredible food, good wine and fantastic service. Would definitely..."

Helen Brough

"The staff and the food was excellent couldnt do enough for our table. Will be recommending this place to all my friends..."

Jacqueline Treleven

"Out with the girls, had a good time last night, great food and..."

Julie Coulthard

"Lovely meal last night the food & service was excellent! We were however slightly disappointed with our Porn Star Martinis not creamy enough! But..."

Julia Saunders

"Excellent and comfortable place. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. The food is delish..."

Hilary Burnett

"This is a superb find tucked away in a corner of Cockermouth. The front entrance is tiny but the restaurant stretches far back. Spacious with..."

Ken Powell

"Really good food, generous amount of lamb on the roast was very nice. Pre order system worked well, would recommend. Will be back..."

James

"Went there for a company meal and the service was great. Friendly staff and tasty..."

Ezra

"Grate place lovely staff very nice and tasty food. Loved everything about place and food . Definitely if I'm around gonna come back for more..."

Aleksandra Ostaszkiewicz

"Really enjoyed the delicious food at Frederick’s, especially their garlic mushrooms and salmon in a lemon and dill butter. It’s a must visit if..."

Maria Vasileva - Grinfeld

"The place itself is nice, the service is good and kind. The food is ok...but really depends on what you ordered. I had a ratatouille that was bit too..."

Hugo Herrera

"My two friends and I have had a great dinner here. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very professional and polite and they've made sure that..."

Alla Pieczara

"Our group of 5 enjoyed a fantastic meal; friendly and efficient service, lovely food, excellent value for money, lovely atmosphere. Thoroughly..."

Helen Fowler

"Would make a brilliant smokey old jazz lounge from the 20's. However our visit was minus the smoke and jazz but the atmosphere is lovely (Sunday..."

M D

"Food was delicious, with a relatively short wait time. The hanging kebab was exceptional! The young waiter with glasses gave us excellent service -..."

Tom Leslie

"I enjoyed my pizza and the staff was really..."

Tiago André

"Called in for food the night before a wedding. About 6 or 7 of us. Service and food excellent. They did mess up my burger but was quickly sorted..."

Scott Lynan

"Love the fact they now do a "small plate" rather than "starter" menu. It meant we could enjoy a smaller portion and add a side dish, and still have..."

Kim Ayres

"Fabulous. Really lovely night celebrating 2 birthdays. First class food (so fresh and well prepared), brilliant service, immaculately clean...."

Judith Cameron

"Brilliant food, loads of xhoice and very friendly staff the fillet steak just melted with flavour, loved this place and will be..."

Daniel Winthrop

Merienda

"I’m seldom inspired to review cafes but the food here is worthy of the effort. I had what must be the perfect fruit scone; light, fluffy, sweet,..."

Alison McIntyre

"Absolutely brilliant!!!!! Had the pancakes with berries and syrup!!! Was actually heaven. Wish I could of tried a bit of everything off the menu!..."

Kaitlin N B Martz

"We had a lovely dinner tonight and we couldn’t agree more with the lady at the other table saying: “Dinner worth waiting for!” Even though we..."

Sandra Pöschl

"A great find in Keswick. Awesome coffee and tasty scones and cake. Planning to revisit for breakfast or a delicious looking dish off the specials..."

Zoë Labofski West

"Delicious lunch in Keswick today. Liked the choice of house salads, especially the new potato and picallili. Excellent service in a very busy..."

Fiona Fletcher

"Finally a proper coffee shop in Cumbria!!..."

Ana-Maria Miu

"On holiday for the week, visited a few times for exceptional coffee and an evening meal with family that was different to what the they would have..."

Simon Bray

"Lovely visit to the Cockermouth shop today. The staff were very friendly and the service was excellent. I really like the new fresh, feel of the..."

Amanda McKendrey

"Having found our favourite Keswick café had closed we were disappointed...but luckily we came across Merienda! Fabulous tasty lunch enjoyed by all..."

Lisa H Butler

"We visited the Keswick one yesterday & had a drink & cake, both service & refreshments were top notch. The cake well. ....It was one of the best I've..."

Donna Nisbet-Cubby

"Stopped here for breakfast. Absolutely superb scrambled egg, salmon and avocado. Rest of the menu looked great as well and reasonably priced. Lovely..."

Alex Pead

"por las fotografías es increíble todas esas cosas juntas para saborearlas inmensamente hasta el final y que se repita,..."

Luis Sarno

"Absolutely fantastic food! So many different flavours in each dish!..."

Karen Roe-Connearn

"Excelente! !!!como siempre muy ricas las comidas tanto dulces como saladas!!!sugerencia: los domingos,feriados etc cuando haya aglomeración de..."

Sonia Eisenkolbl

"Don't really want to say how good this place is because then everyone else will go! I look forward to my brunch here every time we come to the Lake..."

Clare Rhodes

"Exquisito lugar, la decoración, su historia, todas sus viandas son gourmet!!..."

Martha Cristina Cortés

"One of the best brunch spots in Cockermouth. We managed to visit three times. Black coffee is on point. Soo many things to eat and choose from. Even..."

Avinash Bhogun

"Loved this great scandi type cafe Serves great food in a good environment at a fair price. The staff are super friendly. I'd definitely call again..."

Mikey T

"beautiful food, probably one of the best breakfasts i’ve ever eaten, all other members of party agreed. the cafe itself is beautifully thought out..."

rj

"Visited off the cuff with my wife, very pleasantly surprised! I had a burger and chips,.the quality was excellent and it was piping hot. The Mrs had..."

Dave Wilson

"Breakfast very tasty. As the name suggests somewhere to enjoy a cuppa & light bite. And we did, charming place in..."

Paul Bell

"Really enjoyed our evening meal at Fika. Very high quality, beautifully cooked and seasoned food. Substantial portion sizes too! Had a great chat..."

Marc Tritschler

"Delicious dinner tonight. Have had many lovely lunches here, but dinner was even better. I prebooked 48 hours in advance. chef adapted the menu to..."

Nick Idelson

"Always welcome with my two dogs. I like the seasonal hot chocolate and latte flavours. I had the kids fish gujons - these need to be in an adult..."

Kerry Jordan

"Lovely little place for breakfast, I love eating out for breakfast and coffee and went for pancakes this time. It was lovely, I prefer crispy bacon..."

Sara Bennett

"Fija is a good option if you want a sandwich or a brunch. Their coffee and smoothies are great and they have a very nice brunch menu. Unfortunately..."

Hugo Herrera

The Bitter End Pub

79/100 (2618 ratings)

Homemade Steak & Ale Pie

BBQ Pulled Pork Burger

Cold Refreshing Cider

Cumberland Sausage and Mashed Potato

Lamb

Trio of Sausages with Mash Peas and Gravy

Fish

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the better looking pubs in Cockermouth. Faithful to pub traditions indoors. Staff were a bit slow and atmosphere was very average but it has..."

Leaburn

"You have to book in advance. Premium eateries in this area with local offerings. Homemade food and welcoming staff who were all nice. Cute space..."

Avinash Bhogun

"Rung up in the morning as we fancied a roast, and were accommodated without issue. Saw the menu, roast changed to a 'Steak and Ale Pie' and a..."

Nicola Swinburn

"Wandering about Cockermouth Ic n Flic spotted this bar that opened at 4pm. I think they once hosted a micro brewery. They do have a good range of..."

MADDOGLEP

"A cosy pub that serves hearty food… The Bitter End is a bit of a local legend but I’d never actually been here for food and I can truthfully say..."

Lee Rielly

"Blade of beef with spring onion mash, seasonal veg and gravy, kids burger and chips, kids sausage and mash and a steak, ale and mushroom slab pie..."

D aemoniac

"Had a Christmas work do here. The food was good, and you don't need to eat all day before you go there was..."

P Heap

"Great beer and Sunday lunch was absolutely perfect. Staff were very accommodating even though we hadn't reserved a table. Very dog friendly with..."

Michael Taylor

"Good tradition pub but even though the pub was empty we struggled to find a seat as all were booked. There’s only a few tables outside. Good..."

Tracey Trotter

"Absolutely excellent pub. Food a bit on the pricey side but the quality and and portion sizes make it worth it. The staff are really friendly with a..."

Matt Carter

"What an amazing experience. We went early 5.30. But by 7 it was really busy , so book . The food was so fresh and cooked to perfection . Garlic..."

Sheila Birch (Shizzzyb)

"First pub we tried in Cockermouth since getting our caravan there and we love the place.. the chips are amazing.. and great selection of ipa's..."

norman haslam

"Went here for a Tuesday quiz night and it was very busy! Most tables were booked but we managed to get a space on one of the tables who left after..."

Ashley Stephens

"Absolutely the best pub in/by the Lake District. We visited twice during a week in miserable January. First time, on a Saturday, the ‘pirate with..."

Russell Hogg

"Called in today for a late lunch early tea. The food was delicious hot and plentiful. I decided not to have a starter and was very pleased with my..."

Marg T

"Busy little pub in cockermouth. The small plates are just enough for a lunchtime treat and not to small 😋 great selection of beers, craft ale and..."

Rachel Jenkinson

"Booked for a family meal for 7 adults and 3 children. The table was set and ready. The food was really good, hot and plenty of it. The area where..."

Michael McCourt

Bamboo

77/100 (1916 ratings)

It Looks as Though Some One Has Ordered the Banquet

Duck in Plum Sauce with Seaweed Salad

Duck breast

Shredded Chicken with Orange Sauce

Crispy Fried Spring Rolls

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service was absolutely amazing; we were served very quickly, and one kind waiter answered some of our questions about the food immediately! The..."

Twinkle Madison

"Saturday night walk-in but was given a table, albeit with the caveat it was needed in an hour and a half. No problem. Service was excellent, very..."

Fiona O'Neill

"Really good food. Quite expensive if you eat in but worth..."

abhijeet more

"Fantastic end to a great weeks stay in cockermouth. Food was excellent..."

Kevin Robinson

"The sixth restaurant I've visited in Cockermouth in the two weeks I have stayed here and so far this has been my favourite. The complimentary prawn..."

Michael Warner

"Really enjoyed our spontaneous visit here, it was very quiet which was good for us, the service was lovely , the staff were super professional......."

Leanne Roe

"The place is ok. You hav plenty of options from the menu and most of them are ok. The prices are affordable and the service is..."

Hugo Herrera

"We visited whilst on holiday locally. Lovely Chinese and Thai food., majoring more on the Chinese options but my Thai yellow curry was delicious. On..."

Dawn Allen

"Surprised by the actual spice level and flavor of all dishes we ordered. Service was great. Dealt with my children getting food all over the floor as..."

Derek Zollinger

"Very good Chinese....but not cheaper if you take..."

liam Dillane

"Good food, pleasant atmosphere and the staff were..."

Kem Van Towers

"Excellent food, good price, we will definitely come again. The shared meal for three I can..."

Oliver Vincent

"Food was fantastic. Significant difference with dining in price to take away so probably wouldn’t dine in again but will be back for a take..."

Leanne Hamilton

"We stayed near by in Allonby on holiday, never been in this area before. Read a few reviews for different takeaways and decided to go for..."

Char Mur

"Found this place by chance and so glad we did, the food was so tasty, there were so many options, with great service and affordable prices. Could not..."

Maria Ruiz

Kopper's Cafe-bar

Peaky Blinder Gin and Aromatic Tonic

Wheelchair Accessible

"Myself and my boyfriend visited Koppers for the first time on Monday evening (23rd August). I really enjoyed the vibes of the place. The Organic..."

Paige Mather

"Love the outdoor areas, well laid out and have heaters if..."

Terra Makin

"Stopped in for a quick drink while passing. The bar I got served at was a small thing by the front door. I don't know if there is a second bigger..."

James Dudson

"Love this place. Staff very pleasant and the cocktails are lush. Beer gardens is lovely..."

Hilary Burnett

"lovely knowledgeable staff, owner is nice. the beer garden is gorgeous,..."

belle gentry

"A little unexpected gem hidden in cockermouth great..."

Kevin Robinson

"Had a chicken sandwich was very..."

Joe Lad

"Found this place by chance walking past with my wife and dogs. They are happy with dogs in the bar area so we decided to try it for lunch. We both..."

Robin McDonald

"Great bar and excellent outside area at the rear and nice sun trap at the front, friendly staff good selection of drinks. Atmosphere is great. Go..."

Roadrunner7691

"Lovely casual bar atmosphere. Shame outside seating area had been damaged by recent high waters so was out of use, otherwise great riverside..."

Susan French

"Staying in Cockermouth for 2 nights. Stumbled on this place. Had fabulous tapas. Barman was great at recommending what gin to have. Wonderful..."

Ann Lyon

"Just enjoyed a couple days away in Cockermouth and this was our favourite bar for a couple of drinks before tea (they are not doing food currently)! ..."

Sarah Rennie

"Went for a drink before a meal nearby. Excellent information and service from wait/bar staff. Nice cocktails and cosy decent sized garden at..."

Carolynne Nelson

"I had lunch there on 10th August all three of us absolutely loved our lunch. I personally had the backed potatoe with chilli chicken witch was..."

Ross Matheson

"Decent newish cafe in downtown Cockermouth. Simple styling and food, a nice throwback to the police station that this place was at one time. Ok with..."

John Lacey

"Called here for drinks with friends on a Saturday evening. Very loud music in the downstairs bar area, the upstairs area was much..."

Michael Graham

Spice Club Indian Restaurant

70/100 (1448 ratings)

Vegetable Biryani and Chicken Tikka Sagwala

Coriander and Lemon Rice

Chicken Tikka Masala Chai

Pappadoms and Raita Dip Mango Chutney

Wheelchair Accessible

"We visited here on a very busy bank holiday Sunday, and was seated within 5 minutes. The service was excellent and the staff really couldn't do..."

l D

"It was a quiet Monday evening at The Spice Club Cockermouth and the staff were very welcoming upon our arrival. The restaurant looked very clean and..."

Shaun

"Generous portions of proper tasty food. I had the Lamb Beguni (spelling?) lovely big chunks of aubergine and lamb. Everything was beautifully..."

Mandarin Livs

"The food was fantastic, one of the best Indian meals we have had. Everything tasted fresh and you could taste all the spices. We will definitely be..."

Ian Richardson

"We just walked in without booking abut at 5:30pm, but we got a table for 4. Thanks for that for the staff. For me staffs were ok, but not so..."

Csilla “Selmi” ST

"Great Indian based in the town of cockermouth. Generous portions. Lovely walk in and out of the town that took 15 minutes from the premier inn..."

Haley Hancocks

"Came in here for an Indian meal, place was really busy, one table seemed a little loud and drunk, so I asked to move and they got me a table in a..."

Manjit Dhillon

"A group of us went for a meal, 8 poppadoms and dips 3 different starters 5 different mains Not 1 complaint from anyone, the service was attentive and..."

Sean

"Thank you for a lovely meal Bhai. We really enjoyed your company. It was nice seeing you unexpectedly. It was quite a coincidence. Thanks again and..."

Amir Uddin

"Good food good service on a quiet night. Service isn't like fast food. All cooked to order so be prepared for a wait on a busy..."

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