Peace and Plenty Restaurant in Carlisle

Well kept secret! Although this hotel is in centre of town the restaurant is surprisingly quiet. Not frequented by many locals. The food here is excellent. Great menu, every course we had was delicious. Our party had beautiful cheese soufflés, seafood pappardelle, cod, and chicken mains, all well presented and tasty. Lovely desserts too. A couple of bottles of wine reasonably priced. Everyone enjoyed the dinner and would definitely make a return visit.

Great stay with fantastic breakfast. Stayed two nights as part of Hadrians Wall group. Has a swimming pool free wifi. Very good

Before I get into it, the food tasted good. However. One time I visited the KFC in the town centre and ordered a burger. After an extensive wait for fast food I sat down and finally began to eat. When I opened my burger box there was no top bun, just some sad chicken on limp lettuce and the bottom half of a burger bun. When I went to get this fixed I had to queue for a further ten minutes to speak to a server, and when they did get to me a got a non committal grunt and an unwashed, ungloved cash handling hand plopped another piece of bread on top and walked away. I consider my experience at peace and plenty to be roughly equal. It took a long time to order. It took an eternity for the food to actually arrive. I will concede there was a table of ten getting their food in between those two, but as literally the only other table I do not consider the wait times to be justified. During the wait there was no music, no atmosphere, and a general air of just no-one being bothered. We ordered some drinks about 5 minutes before the food arrived. We did ask for them again as people were finishing their meals. The wine arrived pretty sharply at that point but the two cokes did not arrive until after everyone had finished eating. Apparently they were just changing the line, but perhaps that could have been mentioned before we'd already waited 15 minutes for them and chased it up. As for the drinks, we were asked if we wanted a pint or half pint. On requesting a pint we received pint glasses with close to an inch of air at the top. This was the case for both diet and regular Coke. When receiving the bill we noticed that the cokes on the bill were 2.50 for a pint, but the cokes purchased from the bar in between were 3.00 a pint. When questioned we were fed some nonsense about bottles and draught, but at no point had it been mentioned, and every glass came the same way. Portions were small. They tasted fine, but for the prices on the menu there was less than there should be. We had some vouchers that made them reasonable for the end price, but at full price I'd have been annoyed. The vouchers were mentioned when ordering, but not applied to the bill before it was sent to us, so that should have no bearing. I wouldn't say the staff were rude as such, but they seemed very uninterested and made no effort to interact, aside from one (ginger?) lad who brought some drinks to us from the bar and actually seemed to give a damn. The evening was topped off with a tremendous fart from one of the staff. I know these things happen but it really did seal the deal for us. Overall, would not recommend.

I always wonder why soup of the day is the same every day, OK, I was only there 2 days but for some reason I expected something different the second day. The food is lovely but the menu is short.

Having already been to the Peace & Plenty restaurant in Decemember for sunday with Santa i decided to go back again with my mam and two children as we really enjoyed it the first time we visited & again the food & service didnt dissapoint. It was another delicious three course meal I had the haggis bon bons, the beef(main was beautiful, beef was cooked perfectly & the garlic mash soo good) then the Vanilla cheesecake with the blueberry compote & my mam had the garlic mushrooms, beef and Lemon posset, then the two children had cumberland sausage, mash & yorkies.The complimentary bread and water is always a nice touch when waiting for your meal to arrive. The operations manager Alistair is very good with the customers & especially with the children and has a brilliant sense of humour that just makes everyone in the restaurant laugh, which makes the atmosphere in there even better & he really gives it that extra finesse a restaurant needs to run well. Its a lovely family friendly restaurant that i would be happy visiting even on non special occasions too. The new menu i looked at sounds really tasty & its somewhere i feel very comfortable to take my children without judgement that you may get at some nice restaurants. Thank you very much for another pleasant meal.

Opted for a dinner, bed and breakfast package at the Crown & Mitre. Worth every single penny. The menu had a good choice and each dish was piping hot with decent portions. Haggis, neeps and tatties to start, fresh bread on the side, followed by a traditional turkey roast with all the trimmings, and finished with a generous helping of sticky toffee pudding, sauce and ice cream. Totally scrumptious! All washed down by a fabulous bottle of wine. The tables are all laid out and set out nicely, the lighting and music is subdued which is a nice touch, the decor is quirky and there is a pleasant atmosphere throughout. None of this would have been possible without the ever attentive Tracy and the young lady working with her last Saturday evening. Top marks also to the hotel management and kitchen teams. Thank you everyone for a wonderful birthday meal, we only just realised that you are open to the public and we will be back!

Refurbed about 3 years ago; it's very quiet, comfortable and with a great range of well-prepared dishes (for lunch). Just walk straight through Crown & Mitre Hotel entrance and it's on the left in the centre passageway; you can also sit in the right-hand room, in a larger bar lounge room. Excellent service and food.

The chefs worked extremely hard to produce a wonderful plate of lamb. The gravy it came with was sublime, carrots and potatoes were brilliant. Very well balanced, in colours, textures, seasoning and flavour. I think that a number of new restaurant staff have just started.

Excellent meal. We were staying at the hotel anyway and the weather was not very good so booked the restaurant. So glad. Excellent service. The starter of braised beef cheeks were superb. To follow I had the pork and black pudding wellington which was lovely, my wife decided on a steak burger thinking it would be just a small meal. It was gigantic. Just like in the USA. Had to help her finish. Both really stuffed. Would have loved the cheese and biscuits

We visit this restaurant often, lovely relaxed atmosphere attentive staff good choice menu ,food fresh and tasty, highly recommend the home made ice cream. ..especially salted caramel,really worth a visit to peace and plenty.

Food and service were great. Worth a visit if your in Carlisle. Will be back when next visiting. You can use Meerkats for 2 4 1 meals so very affordable.

Fantastic food at a reasonable price! The staff are so friendly and nothing is to much trouble for them. We will definitely eat there again next time we visit Carlisle.

This is the first time I've stayed at this hotel. The food in the restaurant is very good! The staff (Chad and Chloe) are exceptional. They're customer service skills are second to non...They can't do enough for you. I would definitely use this restaurant again. Excellent food with excellent service 😁

Had a lovely meal with my daughter and friend today 7th August. Have been coming here for nearly 3 years now and I recommend to all my friends and family. I absolutely love this place. It's great for a private chat hence the name. Today we arrived ten minutes early but it was no problem at all. We were told they didn't serve food for another ten minutes but to take a seat and someone would be with us shortly. Only waited five minutes and the waitress took our order. I had a jacket potatoes with two fillings a lime and soda and a cappuccino. My daughter had a chicken fajita wrap with salad and a pot of tea. Excellent value just over £19.00. We got up to pay and because the waitress was busy the manager took our payment. He asked if everything was ok I said lovely as always. He was busy dealing with something else as he spoke on his walkie talkie but he still managed a smile and a quick chat while he took our payment. Really enjoyed my time in peace and plenty. It was lovely🤗.

Having a girly afternoon with my Daughter. Popped in here for a spot of lunch. Unfortunately the small restaurant was closed (private function) however we were told that we were welcome to eat in the bar area. We were looked after today by Sean, who was very pleasant and friendly. My daughter had the Chicken Fajita wrap and I had the Duck Hoisin wrap. Both were well presented and tasty although my daughter wishes there had been some Salsa with hers. Not too expensive and we never felt rushed to leave. Thank you.

We arrived unexpectedly late at the Crown & Mitre hotel - close to the restaurant's last orders - but the staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a good meal - standard menu - in very pleasant surroundings. Thanks to Chad, Jamie and Chloe for looking after us so well.

The chef was able to cope with an allergy to all vegetables in the Lily Group satisfactorily.Tasty alternatives to the main menu were offered and found acceptable.

Ate on two occasions while staying in the hotel. The food is very good and the service excellent. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Special mention must go to Alistair who is very bright and bubbly

Just returned from a fab stay at the Crown and Mitre with a great deal including evening meal at the Peace and Plenty. Great choice of food and all well cooked and very tasty, add to that the extremely friendly and helpful staff especially Sean who served us and you have a great night. We couldn't fault the experience - thanks Sean.

Enjoyed weekend break in Carlisle.

I ate here while staying in Carlisle at the Crown and Mitre hotel. A very good meal in a good atmosphere and good service.

the food here has certainly improved since our last visit. worth a visit. I would recommend giving it a try.

my son,daughter,85 years old mother and myself had lunch today. it was my daughters birthday. Never been before so thought we would try it.I had spicy fish pie with potatoe and vegetables,all very dry, no spices and no sauce that I could see or taste very plain and bland.My daughter and mother had beef lasagne which was too small a portion even for my 85 year old mother and nothing special in flavour.My son had a pasta dish with prawns and chorizo tomato sauce very ordinary and few prawns .To sum up very plain and small portioned food,very disappointed especially with the spicy fish pie with no spice or sauce. would not go again or recommend

I took my 90 year old Aunt and teenage daughter for lunch as we were thinking of booking for Christmas dinner and thought we would try the food first before we booked for the big day. One of the worst decisions I have made to say unappetising and unpalatable was an understatement. I ordered the turkey club which the waitress assumed was something else as she came back and asked if I wanted vegetables with the meal, however she did apologise and returned to the kitchen to order said club sandwich, 40 minutes later it arrived made with burnt black toast, hard and dried out fatty bacon and extremely dried out pieces of turkey with the skin still on. The waitress offered to exchange, however I refused as It would have delayed everyone. My Aunt ordered a chicken ceasar wrap which she barely touched, no wonder as when I went to pay the bill I discovered they had given her Cajun chicken! My daughter opted for Tahoe cahicken fajita wrap which was also extremely annoying spicy and she too left half. I did make a complaint to the Manager who gave me a £10 note by way of compensation and stated that he hoped we would return.

A Carlisle desde el sur - un largo recorrido en tren (s).

Después de haber viajado durante dos semanas alrededor de Escocia que tenía muchas ganas de probar haggis por primera vez! Acabábamos de salir de Escocia! El personal de la recepción en 'paz y mucho 'eran muy atentos y comunicado con la parte trasera de la casa para poner juntos personal entrante plato mediano (aunque no está en su menú actual) para mí para probar! Su menú era impresionante y mi marido y yo disfrutamos de dos campos maravilloso! El personal de la recepción - sean particularmente cuidó de la manera más agradable! Caminamos sin reserva y nos invitó a sentarnos en el bar por unos minutos mientras era preparada una mesa. A través de menús sean luego trajo a nosotros y pudimos pedir nuestra comida en la comodidad. Cuando la comida estuvo lista nos invitaron a ir a través de nuestra mesa! La hospitalidad y las comidas hechas el corto paseo desde el aparcamiento la pena disponible! Altamente recomendado! ! !

He utilizado la paz y mucho dos veces. Ambas ocasiones han sido de 5 estrellas. Sean ha cuidado de nosotros en ambas ocasiones.

Decided to call in and check out the updated menu on the spur of the moment. Although we hadn't booked and it was a busy night the staff managed to fit us in and started us off with drinks and appetiser in the bar. Pleased to see they now serve a local real ale on draught which was gorgeous. The food was brilliant as ever, highlight was the Slow Cooked Topside of Beef in Red Wine Jus. Staff were excellent and very helpful. Another great experience, thanks!

Always great food and the best biscuits! The staff are all very friendly and we have got to know them over the past few months. It's our usual spot on a Thursday afternoon.

Dined here every night of stay,superb well cooked food and a good menu pleasantly and quickly served by waters especially Alistair...

We enjoyed our 3 courses each evening having stayed Friday and Saturday evening in the hotel.Food is good quality and the menu has something for all tastes.Staff are attentive and friendly.

On an overnight stay in Carlisle before a family event a fortnight ago, we went to the Cathedral for a beautiful Choral Evensong, followed by a delicious evening meal in the Peace and Plenty restaurant. The bread selection with oils got the meal off to a flying start: hot, home-baked breads. Starters of salmon tian and a miniature haggis, neaps and tatties were tasty. Mains of pan fried hake and pan fried chicken breast were well cooked and accompanied by generous dish of fresh vegetables. Desserts and coffee were really enjoyable too. The service from Alistair and Chloe was attentive, friendly and efficient. Thank you!

Ate in one evening whilst staying at the hotel. Service was excellent with attentive staff. Food was well prepared and very tasty

My colleagues and I only had a drink here and despite the barmaid being very friendly and helpful that was the best we could say.The two lagers we tried were very bland and lost their head and taste almost immediately.

Excellent meal, excellent service. Classy hotel lunchtime experience. We all enjoyed it, adults and children! Great start to Christmas, and really fun for the children getting to meet Santa.

Decided to eat out on boxing day and after talking to friend who had stayed there for Christmas and recommend it for its food we decided as a family to book and we weren't disappointed we all enjoyed the food and pleasant service provided by the staff thank you to them

Having read mainly positive reviews for this restaurant we booked a table for a family evening meal.The restaurant was empty when we arrived which suited us fine, and the décor although a bit random was interesting ,and the staff were helpful.However every person and there were several of us ,was disappointed with some or all of their food. The prawn and avocado salad was drowned in an oily and generally tasteless dressing the beetroot risotto was cold and only the melon and the haggis were given good reports .The traditional roast turkey was good but it came with gravy already served on it ,when a separate gravy boat would have been more appropriate. The sea bass was also ok ,and the selection of vegetables fine but in fortunately every one complained that the food was fairly cold when it reached us the explanation given was that the kitchens are a fair way from the restaurant.The real problem came with dessert ,with the Christmas pudding being almost inedible as it appeared to have been re heated in microwave oven for too long and the salted caramel cheesecake which was purportedly "home made " was completely tasteless and I would be surprised if it wasn't bought in in bulk.The wine list was fine and the staff very pleasant but overall we felt the food should have been of better quality.

Excellent food Sunday roast great value for money , fresh veg and plenty of roast beef. Service was excellent definitely a place to go. Sean the bar manager so attentive , will definitely be back again.

Lovely food , the best 8oz burger ever I was so full after that one .good reasonable prices Great service . Lovely staff. Well looked after . Good central location . Beautiful hotel .clean and comfortable

Though it's fairly hidden away in the Crown and Mitre hotel this restaurant is also open to non-residents, which was very lucky for us. The menu was quite extensive and was not expensive considering the high quality of the food. The restaurant was very attractive inside with a relaxing but classy atmosphere and the service was absolutely faultless with the staff very attentive. It made this an excellent meal and a very lucky discovery!

We almost had the restaurant to ourselves, a group of seven. Service was extremely professional and the food was terrific. I had the lamb shank which was tender yet lean. The side dishes were abundant and tasty... I especially liked the carrots. Please don't be turned off by the simple decor. The food is great!

A group of friends who volunteered together for many years met up in Carlisle, the ages ranged from mid forties to mid eighties and their tastes are very varied. We enjoyed a lovely lunch that catered for everyone's tastes. We had not booked but the staff were very helpful and moved tables to allow us to sit together. Everything was nicely cooked, hot and well presented. I will visit again.

Very pleasant staff to welcome you into their restaurant. It's not too large, so best to book, usually through the hotel receptionist. We were shown to our table and the ambience of the place is quite pleasing. There was a good choice on two menus, the one we chose was two courses for £17.95 which is fairly reasonable for an evening meal.

I recently wrote a review regarding the bar food at the Crown-a-Mitre hotel and how appauling it was. HOWEVER after my review the general manager responded and kindly offered a gift voucher to enable a second chance.TODAY we went to the Peace & Plenty for lunch, it was superb. Soup and a fresh sandwich and a lovely hoisin duck wrap with some correctly cooked and well presented curly fries. Service was good, speed of food delivery was also good.Thank you you to the general manager our lunch was delicious. This time I will be back.I can definitely now recommend the Peace and Plenty for a quick fresh lunch at reasonable prices.

Sunday night yet there were several tables of diners in this restaurant in the Crown & Mitre Hotel. Modern decor, discreet and efficient staff and a good menu. Good quality food at reasonable prices, so all in all a surprisingly good evening!

Superb food and super very quick service. Recommend a visit. The choice of wine is wow! Comfortable, warm and a peace and plenty place. Ideal for a meeting.

This restaurant is within The Crown and Mitre Hotel. It has quirky decor, which includes parts of a carousel. I did not get what I ordered but luckily I got something that was probably better. So I just ate it. It felt as if we were the last customers for the evening and so we were given anything that was left in the kitchen. We received a large dish of vegetables, none of which seemed to come with my meal as described on the menu. The food was very good and the staff were attentive. All in all, a good place to eat.

Located in hotel lobby, food was good, service a bit slow, limited seating, reservations required. Regular menu, bar menu, 2 courses or 3 courses for fixed price from special menu

Good choice on menu, imaginative use of ingredients and good sized portions without being too much. Waitresses efficient and knowledgeable but friendly as well.

Popped in on the off chance that they might have had a table for Easter lunch. Our original lunch plans had been cancelled and most places were closed or already fully booked. Staff were really pleasant. Menu had a great choice. Under 5s ate free yet their portion size was practically the same as an adults and they also received an Easter egg. All 3 courses were lovely. Definitely value for money. Will absolutely be booking again for Father's Day as Hubby will receive a free treat so saves me cooking and buying something for him!!!

Food very good presented well and staff always friendly nice surroundings to dine in could not fault food or service.

We had a starter & main course each and the food was excellent. The staff were very friendly & attentive. The location is stylish with some of the most unusual lighting I've ever seen! Will visit again.

We have had lunch here several times. The restaurant has been refurbished. The variety and quality of the food is very good, and the staff pleasant.A jug of water/lemon is available free of charge.Prices are reasonable.The adjacent bar is also available for coffee / drinks

Just had lunch here for the first time. Took 18 month grandson. Staff very friendly and helpful. Had lovely lunch, very filling and reasonably priced. Love the deco.Definitely go again. Thanks.

First visit in January for lunch was brilliant lovely food nice quiet place. Used taste card and got meal free so great. However returned 15th Feb for lunch not good. Hotel was very busy not many in peace and plenty but obviously kitchen couldn't cope. I had omelette on specials which was good last time. It was well over cooked sparse filling no cheese which I asked for served on a cold plate obviously been sitting around so barely warm. Overlooked well browned chips. Tea was stewed water not hot enough. I ate it but did complain when asked how meal was. She offered to knock my meal off but we had one free anyway. Didn't knock off the drinks which would have been nice. Therefore we vote with our feet and won't go back and also word of mouth gets around. Shame really.

Four of us had lunch here. It was 40 years since I was a regular in the Railway Tavern and Peace & Plenty Bar and I was delighted to see most of the original decor has been preserved , creating a very pleasant room for dining.Friendly, helpful staff and a relaxing 2 hour restaurant menu lunch ensued, but a few niggles I'm afraid - a prawn salad starter @ £5.75 comprising 3 prawns with bits of lettuce and very finely chopped peppers which proved impossible to extricate from the coupe glass they were in, with the knife & fork provided was a disappointment. Also, the sticky toffee pudding @ £5.95 was not great, as it was obvious the large cube of sponge had been a stranger any sauce until just before it was served - an old trick of the pub trade, I often find. Other than that, we all enjoyed lunch and the Gavi vino was so good we had a second bottle, which even at the price of £27.50 a bottle we considered a bargain restaurant price. Total cost of lunch for four: £161.50We think the bar menu looks better value and will try that next time.

The staff are always most pleasant and helpful. There is a welcoming atmosphere and one is always made to feel welcome and special. The decor is inviting; it is formal without being intimidating. As to the food? It is always prepared and cooked to the highest standard. Its presentation is always faultless. I defy anyone to find fault after a visit here.....if they do-then they're telling a lie!

Excellent service. Jodie very friendly and attentive. Very good Christmas Lunch too.Good value. Warm comfortable surroundings.

The food was really tasty and very reasonably priced. Staff were all pleasant and efficient.All in all, a very good experience.

I have stayed at the hotel twice now for work and with this being the restaurant that it linked with. The food was of a high standard tasteful and well presented. The waitresses were cheer full even though the whole area has been effected by the resent flooding. Overall a really good visit

We were staying in the hotel and as part of our stay we had dinner booked. The restaurant had a Christmas menu only on but the choice was broad so this was OK. Food was beautiful and served promptly. Jodie and her staff were very friendly and personable and added to our experience. Great time had all round.

It has broken my heart to have to refuse a desert. But I should have got into training for a superb mixed grill. A real treat, just unpretentious quality food, in pleasant surroundings with helpful, warm and friendly staff. I should be selfish and say don't come here just so I can always get a table. But I can't do come and enjoy a warm welcome and good food. What more could you want?

We ate at this restaurant when we stayed for four days at The Crown and Mitre Hotel.The staff were great not only at breakfast but also dinner.Jodie the manager and her staff Chloe and Heather could not do enough for us.The food was excellent and the service was fast.As someone who hates to wait on my food I found this great.We will definitely eat at the restaurant again when we return to the Crown and Mitre.

We originally tried to get into David's for a meal, but couldn't get in. We had a quick look on tripadvisor and found the peace and plenty bar. This was a bar in my younger days and I thought, why not visit it again after all these years. We were not disappointed. In fact from now on, We will be trying here first, instead of David's. The food was excellent and the staff were first class. I didn't think the service would be that good at first because they all looked very young. Maybe this is me getting older. Oh dear! The service couldn't have been better. We had a great meal off the set menu and plenty of banter with the staff. We even booed the manager. We live in Carlisle and after visiting here with my wife and 2 friends, I think of myself as lucky to have such a gem on my doorstep. I will be looking for a meal here, first, next time and David's will become the back up plan.

Cant comment about hotel, as only visited restaurant (using Tastecard). Very pleased. Choice of restaurant or bar menu on our lunchtime visit. Quick friendly service. Food hot and tasty.

I cant wait to go again and also my friend. We called in for lunch whilst shopping in Carlisle. It is handy in amongst the shops. It has a lovely atmosphere and the food was the best I have had for a long time and I am particularly fussy as I used to chef in my own restaurant. A choice of two menues to suit all palets and pockets. Fresh and homemade food. The service was excellent too with a very conscientious manager who paid attention to detail I like that very much. A luxurious venu to suit any occasion. Who ever ownes it please look after the chef and staff and dont lose them as great staff like this are hard to find. It will be my regular now every time I shop in Carlisle. Thank you

Stayed at the hotel on a bus tourThe restaurant was warm and welcoming with friendly and helpful staff .Jodie was helpful and nothing was any trouble to her.Would recommend the hotel as it was very clean and all staff were helpfulBut if you just wanted a meal the it was A1.

A nice hotel restaurant, not large so has a nice cosy feel to it. Service is excellent from a young team. Who are genuinely friendly & helpful. Food was good too on both nights we dined here. When next in Carlisle I would use the peace and plenty restaurant. Whether staying in the hotel or not.

had a great meal service was excellent the starter was to die for and the main was perfect , only problem we could not manage a desert as the starter and main course where large ,really pleasant atmosphere and great staff with good attention to detail . we will be back .

Great staff and excellent food, very central and nice bar also in the hotel. I would highly reconmend

Beautiful surroundings .Nice and comfortable surroundings. Staff very friendly. Meal was well presented and delicious. Price was reasonable. Will certainly be back next time in town.

Had another lovely meal on friday night in the Peace & Plenty Restaurant. We had an offer to use on the table d'hôte menu which was fantastic value. Food was wonderful as usual beautiful roast pork and chicken supreme as well as carbonara starter. Service was very good, attentive without being annoying and nothing too much trouble. Thanks for a lovely evening, we will be back no doubt!

My husband and I were attending a couple of talks which were being held at the Crown and Mitre Hotel, as part of the Borderlines Book Festivaland decided to have a light lunch in the bar. There was a good range of food available, and we both decided on a salad of grilled halloumi on a salad of rocket, spinach and watercress and dressed with orange segments, toasted walnuts, mint and a white wine vinaigrette. It was delicious, one of the best salads we have ever had when eating out. As we were due to go to another talk on the following evening, held in a nearby bookshop, we decided to book for an early dinner, and found the food to be equally good and imaginative - we both had fish, my husband had salmon, coated in crushed peppercorns, served on a bed of chickpeas and spinach, and I had red snapper, served on a courgette, pea and red pepper risotto. We were both delighted with our starters as well. We were very impressed with the friendly, helpful and very professional service we received - special thanks go to Kayleigh and Chantelle. We couldn't fault the standards of cleanliness in the restaurant and bar, glasses sparkled and all the cutlery was smear free - we watched the care with which the staff examined, and polished each piece. The decor of both the restaurant and the hotel was attractive and restful - it was very easy to feel relaxed! This was our first visit, but it certainly won't be our last!

Love this restaurant. Cheeky head waiter likes a bit of banter, very professional. Well timed courses beautifully presented and very well cooked. Staff have always been great. Not too much on the menu but enough for most. I make a point of visiting regularly.

We had an early evening meal in the peace and plenty restaurant. The food and service were excellent. Our 22month old Granddaughter was welcomed and her food requirements catered for. The lovely atmosphere provided a pleasant family meal.

Visited the hotel on business and are in the recently refurbished peace and plenty restaurant, the decor is really nice, the food is lovely and the team working couldn't be more accommodating- definitely recommend!

Just had lunch in the Peace and Plenty Restaurant at the Crown & Mitre in Carlisle, the lunch was tasty and really great value, and the surroundings were great having newly been renovated, I would certainly recommend a visit.

My wife and I ate in this restaurant while we were on a short break in Carlisle. The atmosphere was welcoming and the decor bright and cheerful. Service was very efficient and the staff were helpful without being intrusive. The menu was suitably varied and represented very good value for money. The food was simply cooked but tasty.

HiBooked a dbb deal at the crown and mitre hotel in Carlisle. This was the place we had our evening meal. Food was lovely and very large portions - which always goes down well with the family. Give it a go you wont be disappointed. Good prices for what you get.

14 friends met up for lunch. The menu is comprehensive, reasonably priced and the dining room pleasant and airy. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the service was excellent and we were all served together. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we were not rushed, allowing us to chat without feeling we should be vacating the dining room.

All round a very good experience, food was superb on all three courses and the staff were exceptional, efficient and friendly and made us all feel welcome.Nothing to much trouble and the restaurant looks great after being refurbished very relaxing place to eat.

We ate here on two consecutive evenings. The food was excellent and the staff were very attentive, nothing too much trouble. We'll certainly be visiting again.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with Anne and Kerry. We know this hotel well and were delighted to see the changes in the restaurant. The food was delicious and we had first rate service.

service was good.food was good.environment improved since last visit, has been refurbished to a high degree

I don't normally aim for hotel restaurants when seeking a basic meal. But, it's Monday and several of the city eateries are closed. HOORAY! We found Peace and Plenty; what a delight! Our food is terrific and the 60s retro dining room adds to the experience as does walk through the early 1900s hotel lobby and bar area. Give it a try!

Great food from an interesting menu. Good service. Wanted to try somewhere different and remembered a feature in the cumberland news. Shared a starter of croquettes that was delicious and we both enjoyed our individual mains of lamb and braiesd pig cheek.

Recently refurbished and a very pleasant experience. Very good staff. Good value for money; we used a Tastecard.

we ordered the salmon and steak. Both cooked to perfection. The staff made sure that the chef understood how specially rare I wanted my steak. The restaurant is decorated with modern lighting and part of an antique carousel. This works very well and gives the restaurant a unique style. The friendly and helpful staff gave an excellent service and the prices are decent. We recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the charming city of Carlisle.

Had a great fathers day on Sunday!! Food, staff and resaurant were all awsome!!We had a table of 7 and a baby, everyone was impressed.

Eight of us were on a coach trip to Carlisle. We wanted a nice place for lunch and chose the Peace and Plenty in the Crown and Mitre Hotel. The prices were very reasonable. Our order was taken and drinks served which came with a jug of iced water all very nice. All our meals arrived together and were all piping hot and delicious. Our initial reception however was a little frosty so to the manager I want to say be a little more welcoming because the food experience was all down to your super efficiency. Also perhaps a menu outside and even consider lunch specials say 2 courses for £15... just a suggestion. Would definitley return

Had a wonderful meal last night in the Peace & Plenty at the Crown & Mitre. Its been redecorated and is looking really good, especially the funky lights! The new menu is on the mark and all the food we ate was fantastic, especially the haggis, neeps & tatties, the lamb and the pea risotto. Drinks reasonably priced. Service was really good, there are not many places in Carlisle where you get service of that standard. Thanks for a lovely evening!

The staff are very helpful and make you feel welcome. I visit here quite often with friends. The music is subdued and my hard of hearing friends find it easy to join in the conversations. Drinks are reasonably priced and the bacon sandwich is delicious.

Ate at this restaurant on Thursday evening, the food was very very good.I cannot fault either the service or the menu. Would definitely recommend

We haven't been for a while but were impressed by the new décor and service, the food made the experience rather special with prices very reasonable.

We visit on a regular basis and like the new décor and lighting.The new menu is good with a different selection of items on it. We have tried some of the items on the new menu and these were well cooked and presented by the attentive and friendly staff. The food is excellent as it was prior to the new menu being introduced.We will continue to us this fine restaurant.

We had a family meal together on Saturday night in the Peace and Plenty Restaurant before going to a show nearby. We were made very welcome with service being very efficient and friendly. Having never dined here before we did not know what to expect. The portions were quite ample, with large portions of mixed vegetables as side orders to accompany the main dishes. The roast lamb on red cabbage was delicious and perfectly cooked as I wanted it. The vegetables were perfect also, and not overdone and mushy as they can be in some places. Our daughter had a lovely piece of salmon in peppercorns and son-in-law a very nicely done steak. Staff were very attentive and we would definitely dine there again if we were in Carlisle. The menu was not very large, but there should be something to suit everyone. Compliments to the chef.

I went last Wednesday night to try out the new menu. I had the pork cheeks to start which were very nice. Then I had the red snapper on risotto for my main course which was excellent, the fish was cooked very well with lots of flavour and the risotto and stock accompanied the fish perfectly. I would come back again for the dishes on this menu. Restaurant staff were friendly and professional. I also had one of the bottled ales which was great as previously I had not been able to get any real ales. Compliments to the chefs.

I stayed with a group of friends at the Crown and Mitre in Carlisle for a weekend and we at in the Peace and Plenty restaurant in the hotel on both nights. The menu was excellent and the food served quickly by pleasant staff. The venue looks reasonable new but had a pleasant atmosphere. We all agreed that we would be returning.

Having booked into The Crown & Mitre for a short break my partner and I found ourselves feeling a bit tired in the evening and rather than go out looking for a restaurant decided to dine in the hotel. I am not a fan of restaurants in chain hotels as a rule and didn't have high expectations. I was very pleasantly surprised by the swift and efficient service. I was pleasantly taken aback by the large portion sizes and the lovely presentation of high quality food. The flavours were excellent and at the prices you would struggle to do better anywhere. I would definitely dine here again (regardless of where I was staying although the hotel was also very good)

We visit Carlisle fairly regularly , and generally have a lunch at this restaurant , food is consistently excellent , staff are friendly , helpful and attentive , it is comfortably warm in winter and cool in summer , in fact a little haven of peace and comfort , I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the restaurant to anyone .