Guidebook for Carlisle, Longtown, Roadhead and Roweltown
Food Scene
Recently received 1 Michelin Star - Upmarket restaurant - must book . 4 star rosette - Delicious food, most of which is grown in their own garden at Netherby Hall. The pub has EV charging.
9 locals recommend
Pentonbridge Inn
B6318Recently received 1 Michelin Star - Upmarket restaurant - must book . 4 star rosette - Delicious food, most of which is grown in their own garden at Netherby Hall. The pub has EV charging.
Penny Blue Restaurant & Bar
20-34 Warwick RdGreat food and cocktails
Francos
5-6 Market StOne of the oldest Italian restaurants in Carlisle. Great pizza and pasta.
The Quarter Lounge
12 Treasury CtModern food, moderately priced. Good service.
Yes it's a spa aswell but the restaurant above is great. Not for young children though.
7 locals recommend
Rickerby Retreat
Yes it's a spa aswell but the restaurant above is great. Not for young children though.
Fini's Kitchen
Lambley BankDelicious food. Tesla charger
Cakes&Ale
17-19 Castle StPart of Bookends Book store
Ruen Thai Restaurant
4 Crosby StDelicious Thai cuisine
Walton Reading Room Cafe
Helen makes delicious home-cooked food as well as cakes and tea and coffee.
Longtown 8 miles away! Fish and chips, but the steak pie is a definite must. They also have lasagne and battered sausages.
The Esk Cafe
4 English StreetLongtown 8 miles away! Fish and chips, but the steak pie is a definite must. They also have lasagne and battered sausages.
Drinks & Nightlife
Some more modern places for food and cocktails
Yellowjacket
46 Warwick RdUpmarket bar, cocktails etc
Bocata
17 Lowther StSmall cocktail bar - very popular
Spider & Fly
1 Scotland RdFresh food, great cocktails and unique decor.
Sightseeing
Hadrian's Wall - wall along the wall here towards Gilsland. There is a suspension bridge to cross and see the remains of a Roman fort. Tourist spot to get a bite to eat and drink and activities for children. It's a great family day out.
29 locals recommend
Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall - wall along the wall here towards Gilsland. There is a suspension bridge to cross and see the remains of a Roman fort. Tourist spot to get a bite to eat and drink and activities for children. It's a great family day out.
Call ahead and book a tour of the distillery. It has been completely renovated back to how it used to be. The cafe serves light snacks.
28 locals recommend
Annandale Distillery
Call ahead and book a tour of the distillery. It has been completely renovated back to how it used to be. The cafe serves light snacks.
Great place for a little history and see the "hairy coos".
18 locals recommend
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Great place for a little history and see the "hairy coos".
Beautiful priory with William Morris tapestry. The nearby castle Naworth Castle is beautiful. There is a lovely walk along the river and this is near to Hadrian's Wall. Nearby Walton village is a lovely stop as well with a nice cafe.
36 locals recommend
Lanercost Priory
Beautiful priory with William Morris tapestry. The nearby castle Naworth Castle is beautiful. There is a lovely walk along the river and this is near to Hadrian's Wall. Nearby Walton village is a lovely stop as well with a nice cafe.
Parks & Nature
A lovely 2 mile walk around a Tarn teeming with wild life. Great for children to run around. You can hire paddle boats, have a coffee and there is icecream too.
17 locals recommend
Talkin Tarn
A lovely 2 mile walk around a Tarn teeming with wild life. Great for children to run around. You can hire paddle boats, have a coffee and there is icecream too.
A modern tourist destination. Lovely walks and cycle hire, a cafe and EV charging points.
21 locals recommend
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre
A modern tourist destination. Lovely walks and cycle hire, a cafe and EV charging points.
A good place for the kids to burn off some energy. Not far from central Carlisle and there are numerous things to do.
11 locals recommend
Bitts Park Car Park
A good place for the kids to burn off some energy. Not far from central Carlisle and there are numerous things to do.
An unusual trip there as you have to drive over a tidal path. Best to find out the times of the tide. But a beautiful gem, tucked away. Best wear a warm jacket and wellies.
Port Carlisle
An unusual trip there as you have to drive over a tidal path. Best to find out the times of the tide. But a beautiful gem, tucked away. Best wear a warm jacket and wellies.
Essentials
SPAR Longtown
4 Netherby StFor basics
Great butcher in nearby Brampton.
They sell local meat and their steak pies are delicious.
Moore Colin Butchers Ltd
28-30 High Cross StGreat butcher in nearby Brampton.
They sell local meat and their steak pies are delicious.
Local meat very close to us. Let us know if you want to order something in advance
Hallsford Farm Produce
Local meat very close to us. Let us know if you want to order something in advance
Vue Cinema Carlisle
50 BotchergateCinema for rainy days
Asda Carlisle Superstore
Chandler WayLarge supermarket for food
M&S Foodhall
Parkhouse RoadOnly food available. There is a small cafe on site too.
Books
A great place for bookworms!
Quiet place, so so many books, old, new and second-hand.
Bookends of Carlisle and Keswick
17-19 Castle StreetA great place for bookworms!
Quiet place, so so many books, old, new and second-hand.