TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Quirky Cafe, wonderful lady in charge, and wonderful drinking chocolate - if they gave more than 5 stars this cafe would get the lot. Don't miss it -..."

Donna Pim

Elaine

madelyn cox

The Lanes Cafe & Licensed Bar

93/100 (1135 ratings)

Scones with Clotted Cream

Jacket Potato with Savoury Tuna

english breakfast

Salad

Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Cake

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

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)

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Spanish and Italian Meat Board

Fish and chips

Cheese & Crackers

Beer

Cheesecake and Ice Cream

chicken caesar salad

Tapas

Fish Platter Halloumi Fries Vegetarian Platter

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

The Coffee Kitchen

"Went for breakfast and coffee. I had the full English and it was filling and delicious. The toast was really nice as well, I think the bread was..."

Matthew Rendell

"Lovely little coffee shop. Serves the best mocha I have ever had, neither too sweet nor too bitter. The filter coffee came up a little cold, but..."

Katherine Krawec

"Exactly what you want, great coffee and tea, delicious food and great service. I have been in numerous times and the worst thing I can say is that..."

Mark Regan

"Had the best sausage and brie sandwich from here. Excellent! Staff are very friendly. Nice one! Well worth a visit. Can take dogs too, but downstairs..."

Paul Hardwick

"It was good food and waffles were massive only get one good..."

Harry Baxter

"Great for bacon breakfast, coffee n cake, gasro- burger, lunch or a beer. Great Cafe bar most Friday's with amazing pizza. Whatever you feel like,..."

Richard Cooke

"We come quite often. It is by far our favourite place to pop to for a light lunch in cockermouth and with excellent customer service. The food is..."

Lee Gallacher

"Great coffee and bread from own bakery. Always come here to have the bread basket - a selection of freshly baked sliced bread, either toasted or with..."

Nick Cawthorn

"Best coffee shop in town. The main seating area is upstairs. Good food too, try the bread made in their own bakery. They really care about what they..."

John Hammond

"Great friendly relaxed atmosphere. Bacon sandwiches lush! Good range of coffees. Worth a visit if you're in..."

mark Hopkins

"Me and my husband went for a late breakfast. I can heartily recommend the pancakes with fruit. It was wonderful. Staff we're really friendly..."

Victoria McAvoy

"Just had delicious pizzas and cold local beers. Beautiful. Thank you, Coffee Kitchen for a relaxed, pleasant and tasty..."

Carolina Wren

"Nice location, very close to the centre. Good choice of foods, a little pricey perhaps. Not ideal for car access as its down a very narrow road...."

Hayley Burns-Dobson

"Popped in for a coffee warm lovely smells. But was good and just had a cappaccino with an extra shot hot and really good tasting coffee. Must return..."

Andy Peverley

"Great coffee and food in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff have always been really friendly and..."

Rob Sunners

"Good coffee and delicious food, pretty much all local ingredients and the home baked bread is brilliant for bacon..."

James Pollitt

"Great coffee, lovely food including the amazing bread they make. If you're in Cockermouth do yourself a favour and pay this place a..."

stephen little

"Lovely food well presented, great coffee and very friendly staff Would recommend a visit, you won't be..."

John Angus

"Good coffee and the food is freshly prepared with delicious bread they bake..."

Rosie Cole

Beatfords Country Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Breakfast and cake , I could have not asked for more. This cozy little cafe is a piece of..."

Alexandra-Gabriela Comandasu

"Happy, friendly staff. Good selection of food. Reasonable prices. Highly..."

Paul Toms

"Lovely lunch date here today! Fast and friendly service, and the food is delicious. I will definitely..."

Stephanie Alice Gate

"Great little cafe, not too expensive, had a jacket with tuna and salad and a latte, and it was lovely. Looks like they had some lovely cakes too, but..."

Kathryn Tyson

"Lovely cafe/coffee shop with very friendly staff and delicious home cooked meals. Perfect for light lunches or something a bit more. I'm usually a..."

Neil B

"What a wonderful tea room, from breakfast to afternoon tea and cake, we loved this Cafe, vintage in style of house, and the cakes and breakfast were..."

julie oliver

"Went for lunch today, chicken & leak pie with jacket potatoe & salad , fantastic. All meals were great!! The service was great also. Thanks ,..."

Andrew Doherty

"A great cafe, lived locally for 7 years before going in and now it's a weekly stop. The "flan" is..."

J G

"This is an excellent place to have a sip of coffee, eat something fresh and well prepared, and for really good prices. Not to mention the staff who..."

Ruud van Overdijk

"What a lovely little tea room, the cakes and sandwiches were second to none on flavour. A very good range of hot and cold drinks but all outshine by..."

Sean

"Best coffee and cake in Cockermouth. Proper old fashioned tea room a proper..."

Al R

"Food & presentation great but lost on service when after asking for extra jam for a cream scone the waitress came back with an “updated” bill..."

Margaret Smithson

"We came across this little place by chance while visiting Cockermouth. All home made freshly baked scones and cakes, very friendly service. Highly..."

Anthea Mcloughlin

"The tearoom was found and enjoyed, good value for money, great food, lovely ombiance, and lovely ladies running this lovely place. I can highly..."

Jackie Checkland

"Lovely cafe, sat outside in the sunshine. Staff were great attentive whilst not all over you. Service was quick and efficient. Great selection of..."

Sarah Cook

"Wonderful lunch, great selection of food to suit all. Friendly, attentive staff. No hesitation to go again when next in Cockermouth. Well done..."

Ann Scott

"Enjoyed some excellent soup, pot of tea for two with extra hot water, cake and toasted teacake for just over 10 pounds. Lovely selection of home..."

Janet Langman

"Came for lunch with a friend today. We had the toasted sandwiches, with tea and a homemade cake after. The food was lovely. Really nice cafe. The..."

Chloe Beaumont

The Lakes Tea Room

Scone with Jam and Cream

Smoked Salmon Pate with Granary Bread

Mozzarella Ham & Pineapple

Steak in Yorkshire Pudding with Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"A reasonably priced cafe attached to The Lakes Homecentre. A good range of hot and cold food is available along with a wide range of cakes and tray..."

Michael Graham

"The food and service was excellent proper home cooked..."

Lolly Simmons

"Lovely food but only got one slice of bread with my soup as they had no rolls left 🍞😔 The menu said soup and a roll. Some one later got a roll...."

Peter Lister

"Lovely place for a coffee and..."

Macca

"Definitely improved since my last review 3 years ago. I didn't try the food, but the coffees are definitely better tasting and better presented. The..."

Zoe Tweddle

"I had a tuna mayo sandwich it was really nice serviced with salad and a good..."

Craig Lobb

"Nice place for a spot of dinner and coffee, reasonably priced and food was ok. Not the best not the worst garden center for..."

ian Harman

"The food was very good. I had steak in giant Yorkshire pud with chips. Staff were friendly..."

Dave Wilson

"Great food, fantastic service, lovely clean..."

Sean

"Nice enough place, food was OK but the puddings were..."

Trevor Barrow

"Good food, reasonable prices. Kindly reduced the price for a smaller portion without it being requested. Just a nice surprise when we got the..."

Anne Fletcher

"Very good place to eat. Friendly staff and good..."

Alan Harris (OB1)

"A great place to meet up with friends and family. Food is great and you want leave..."

Helen Cowx

"Went here earlier today with my sister. Just had a large jug of coffee and Jane had a tray bake. Fair value especially as I had several £1 drink..."

Ian Summerscales

"Good food but had to wait 20 mins before a waitress came for the order. Food came quickly after the order..."

Shaun Hull

"An amazing place with a good cafe. Had lunch there with friends and we all enjoyed the very good food. It's a great shop for all you..."

John Yates

"Just been in for lunch in the cafe. Very well organised, name and phone number taken, staff wearing visors. Arrows on the shop floor to make sure of..."

Victor Stables

Starbucks

Pea H Green Tea Lemonade and Peach Hibiscus Tea Lemonade

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's a simply great place to go for your 'that special cuppa' superb service, great ambience & that right cup of coffee just the way you want..."

Arun Natarajan

"Food was excellent, however had no pumpkin spice for my latte. On Halloween as well!! Otherwise would have been 5..."

Luke Jackson

"Nice cozy little Starbucks in a convenient spot. Me and 2 friends stopped here after climbing some mountains at the lake district and needed a quick..."

James Shaw

"Got a drive thru was a bit slow getting through down the queue but the lad was pleasant at the end and drinks were as we..."

Rob Magill

"I’ve frequent this place when I’m back at home and I have only experienced good service from the staff. Ordered a strawberries and cream drink..."

Doubletake

"My wife and I took our two grandchildren here this morning. The staff were brilliant. The order was quickly taken and with a toddler in tow the..."

Garyth Orton

"The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The cafe was spotlessly clean. Our coffees were perfect and we could sit outside with our..."

Linsey 9577

"Clean and tidy, coffee piping hot but as normal over worked staff which delays..."

Lisa T

"Nice starbucks. Very helpful friendly staff . Clean pleasant seating area. Will definitely use again when we are on days out in..."

Tasha Sutherland

"I drink soya coffee drinks. Although I'm not the biggest fan of Starbucks coffee, since the competition switched their soya milk suppliers, Starbucks..."

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