Posh Sardine in South Lakeland

We were offered the official best table in the place, one of two in the windows overlooking the bay. This is a quirky old style teashop to savour. I loved all the nostalgic film posters from the golden age of the cinema, together with some great (though not intrusive) music primarily from a similar age. I could happily have stayed much longer, watching the world go by, but we were only there for scones and a drink. Needless to say, the scones were delicious and the cakes looked equally so. What about the owners and staff then?, well guess what, they were delightful!

What a lovely place, super friendly staff and such a lovely vintage feel to the place. The coffee was at a very good standard and the Victoria sponge was light and super tasty, my partner had lemon drizzle which was equally as yummy. Another bonus is the posh sardine is dog friendly aswell.

Called in here for a cuppa and a sweet treat after a long walk in Arnside. This is a quirky and novel place and well worth a visit. The welcome we received was friendly and chatty. Both had coffee and scones with jam. The scones were lovely. There is traditional and novelty crockery which is a lovely touch too. A gift shop aswell makes this a must see place when visiting Arnside.

What a lovely little tea room, we only popped in for a hot drink but couldn’t resist the cakes too. Really nicely set up and excellent service. Great gluten free options too. Will have to have a proper look at all the gifts properly next time!

This is such a lovely place to visit and the owners are so accommodating and professional. We came here for afternoon tea with friends, having previously visited albeit that time just for tea and cake. Well, it was superb, definitely one of the best afternoon teas we’ve had (and we’ve been through a lot). The food was homemade with decent portions, served on lovely china tableware. In addition the café has beautiful views across the bay (even it was a cold and blustery day when we visited). A visit here is highly recommended.

This was just what I was looking for, a welcoming place, friendly service and great homemade food and made even better with a table out the front looking out over the estuary.

What a wonderful way to spend a sunny winter afternoon - sitting in a window seat with my best friend, watching the world go by and looking at the wonderful view. The brie, ham and cranberry pannini was delicious and the coffee cake decorated with bailey truffles was heavenly. Service was super efficient and friendly and I loved the crockery. I've been looking for somewhere local with great cakes - looks like this could be the place. Will definitely be returning soon.

Today I had family visiting so went down to buy cakes ( including one gluten free). The lady was so helpful and I bought a variety. The cakes were delicious. Thank you so much.

Popped in for lunch and received a warm welcome. A little crowded as it’s a small tea room. Managed to move to a small table in the window which has lovely views out to sea. The waitress cleared the table of used crockery and removed the paper wrappings however she did not return to wipe clean the table. Ordered a sausage roll which was accompanied by a small portion of coleslaws and a few salad leaves. Rather small for the price and did not compare with the same from Sandpiper along the road. My scone and cup of tea was delicious. The tearoom is quaint and quirky and they’re dog friendly too!

Friendly quaint cafe - nice food, great people and fantastic view. Very relaxing and although we didn’t have it a friend went for afternoon tea last week and she said it was lovely x

What wonderful, friendly and obliging cute little place! We had lunch here which was beautifully presented and extremely tasty., served with a pot of tea in fabulous chintzy china cups and saucers - wonderful!! The cakes - which are all homemade - looked divine and although we were full after lunch we were able to take away a cake of our choice in a box to enjoy later. However , the toilet could do with a spruce up to be in keeping with such a lovely place. Thank you for such a welcoming pretty cafe.

Had the afternoon tea at this quirky little cafe. It was one of the best afternoon teas Ive had. The bread was so fresh and fluffy and the fillings were really tasty. The scones and cakes were delicious and we had enough to take some away. All served in beautiful china crockery which completed a delightful afternoon tea with my best friend.

our goddaughter elected afternoon tea as her birthday treat and, what a treat it was. despite our leaving it rather late the day before to book, we were accommodated for a 1pm sitting. a warm welcome is always a good start to any event. We were talked through what was being served and told simply shout if there are any top ups required. and so to the tea elements. a good strong brew - and yes we did avail of top ups savouries and sandwiches were excellent - definitely home made is best, my wife especially liked the quiche. sandwiches on very fresh bread and well filled. the bouche mouche of Eton mess (if my taste buds were right) was yummy and very refreshing. and so to cakes. need I say that we were rather over faced with quantity and elected to share tasters of each one and bring the remainder home in boxes. but an afternoon tea is not an afternoon tea without scones. The baker deserves an 11 out of 10. Butter and jam and cream made the moment. By which time we were wilting. What is the etiquette for scones on Arnside.... scone butter jam cream scone... or scone jam and cream and scone?? smashing staff lovely spot well worth the journey over the Pennines

thank you so much for the beautiful afternoon tea. Everything was so fresh. Sandwiches in the most gorgeous bread and packed with filling. Your cakes, dessert and scones were absolutely delicious. The setting and your tea room are truly beautiful. Highly recommended 👌

Had a great cream tea, well served, by pleasent staff, It was very busy but no issues Small Cafe overlooking the estuary Definitely recommend a visit

Such a lovely quirky little place we reserved a window table and afternoon tea, was really nice and great customer service staff were lovely! 😍😊

Gorgeous spot in Arnside to have a lovely coffee and a cake! Fantastic little place, will be back as soon as we can.

Menu was only available written on a mirror. No prices. We stupidly didn’t ask prices and felt it was expensive for the very basic food we got. Uncomfortable seating in the window. Not a good dining experience.

Scone with jam and cream (clotted would be preferred) and Victoria Sponge cake. Gorgeous. Very excellent Cappuccino 😋

Where do I start. Lovely quaint tearoom. Really friendly staff,who couldn’t do enough for us. The afternoon tea was out of this world, one of the best we’ve ever had. Thank you. We will definitely be back.

Lovely staff - really friendly, excellent choice of cakes (more than one choice for gluten free which made a great change!) as well as excellent lunch time options for both adults and kids. Coffee was bang on.

Lovely, relaxed atmosphere, the afternoon tea was amazing (we had to bring some home with us) The staff were very friendly, and the views were amazing, we sat in the window seats

Stopped off for coffee and cakes! I had the coffee cake with baileys sundae. Other half had the carrot cake. All were lovely. A very friendly welcome from the staff. We will be back. Xx

My partner and I stopped off for afternoon tea on our way to the Lakes. We were actually 2 hours early and this wasn't a problem for Sarah. We absolutely loved everything about our time in the Posh Sardine. The welcome and food were equally...

if you get chance to book. then book y the window seat, ok to be sat having anything from a cup of tea and a scone to afternoon tea as we did its such a pleasure.the food was excellent and service second to none. i...

Enjoyed lunch here. Good coffee, delicious soup and a variety of home baked goods all served with a smile. Definitely recommend.

Pleasant cafe atmosphere. Lovely people , simple but nice food in a very relaxing environment but I would only say it would be good to see the prices on the menu. A small item but nevertheless I think sensible

Visited this little gem with my mum for an afternoon tea for two. It was AMAZING!!! We had one of the window seats and what a spectacular view we had. We have had a number of afternoon teas over the years in the lakes, ranging...

Warm welcome. Great choice of cakes (and savouries too). Service is prompt and friendly And a super front window seat to watch the tidal bore come up the channel. Staff are so friendly and there are celebrity photos / prints on display to check out...

Should open at night. I really enjoy this coffee shop. The service is lovely and professional and food simple but good. May sound daft but it’s not obvious from the front what this place is. If your a new visitor it looks like a seaside...

Great place for lunch or afternoon tea, particularly if you can get one of the window tables - lovely view across the estuary. Friendly staff, tasty food. Didn't have a dessert but was really tempted by the chocolate orange cheesecake - looked yummy. The only...

Food, staff, and surrounding all very nice, but it would be nice to see prices displayed before you order. Prices not extortionate but higher than the other tourist hotspots, experience slightly marred due to not knowing what the bill might be. Really lovely if you...

Called here today for lunch on my sisters birthday, lovely food and staff. The soup and toasties were delicious.Would definitely recommend

really good. nice spot with views of rail bridge over estuary . good food and service .nice atmosphere also.

its difficult to enjoy a drink anywhere these days with all the restrictions, masks and worry you have sat next to people. The coffee was much better here than last time I visited, but the seating was far too close to other people I ended up rushing my drink as I didn't;t feel safe in here.Having said that, the staff genuine and trying to keep their business going, so I can't help them for that. lovely views if you're sat on display in the windows!!

Very warm welcome on a visit to avoid the rain in Arnside☔. Quirky little shop with tasty range of cakes, had dairy and gluten free options. Highly recommended.

We had sandwiches, coffee and cakes here, fabulous little cafe, the staff were really lovely and helpful, I would highly recommend especially the lemon victoria cake.

Went today to Posh Sardine for a birthday treat my daughter is wheat intolerant and my friend and i are not from booking a table and asking about gluten free options Sarah was extremely helpful and offered full gluten free afternoon tea which in our experience is very rare. My daughter said it was amazing and i must admit this was the best afternoon tea we have had in a very long time. We would highly recommend this establishment the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back. Thank you Sarah

We visited here for breakfast one morning but sadly they don't do typical breakfast fayre, so we plumped for the jam and cream scones, only to be told they weren't ready. We just had coffee but the lovely waitress then said they would be ready in a few minutes. Ten minutes later we have the freshest most deliciously warm scones we've had, with loads of jam and cream. Absolutely amazing and highly recommended.The staff were lovely and facemasks, and all that gubbins that they have to do, was adhered to. Really great place, and so good that we went back the next day for brunch...and I can add that the beef and blue cheese panini was simply amazing and worth a go.Also...the seat in the window really IS the best seat in the house.

Popped in for a quick drink - friendly staff, clean toilets & lovely selection of cakes & scones. Loved the pictures on the walls & quirky gifts.

Popped in over the weekend to have a relaxing cuppa and paid a repeat visit two days later for afternoon tea...there are so many superlatives I could use to describe Posh Sardines...the wonderful home cooked food, the bottomless pot of tea....the friendly and welcoming staff...nothing was to much trouble.Can't wait to go back for another afternoon tea...

I called into this quirky cafe on a cold and windy afternoon. I was met with a warm welcome as was all customers.The display of home made scones and cake was mouthwatering. I chose a fruit scone which was delicious. Being a coffee lover and often critical I found the coffee here full of flavour and not bitter. Recommended.

Lovely place, all homemade, soup was reLly nice, sandwiches nice, China lovely, cakes good scones good. Not one bad thing.... good choice, good variety.

Lovely friendly owners. Great to chat about our respective businesses. Loved the sardines on toast even though my OH can't stand them lol. So many things to look at. Next time we are in this area we will be back. Thank you

The cafe changed hands I think last year and the new owners are incredible friendly. The cafe is dog friendly. We often visit for coffee and cakes. The cakes and scones are homemade and delicious. I had vegan chocolate cake in my last visit. The best chocolate cake I’ve had in years. The cafe has the best views across the bay and you can watch the rain go across to Grange Over Sands. There are crafts to buy in the cafe. Original works of art. Well worth a visit.

A nice little café with some outdoor seating over looking the Kent Estuary. We only had coffee and tea but they were very nice, served in lovely china by friendly staff. We will return for something to eat when we have more time.

The best in Arnside for snacking - cakes, sandwiches, and drinks (especially coffee) just superb. Limited seating outside, but if you can get a table, just the place to enjoy refreshment and watch the world go by...

Nice little cafe, great pot of tea served in China cups, overlooking the estuary. friendly staff but could do with having more seating outside instead of car parking.

3rd visit but only selling cakes and drinks! Glad theres other places to visit on the same stretch!!

I can't fault this cafe with its wonderful owners, quirky nick nacks and (of course) fantastic cake!!!! Every time I go in for a coffee it feels like returning home to my parents after a long trip, they are so welcoming and friendly. The home baked cakes are truly wonderful and she even ensures that there are gluten and dairy free cakes and scones too. If you're close enough to make a visit you should; you won't be disappointed.

My daughter and I popped in on a rainy Saturday for a spot of lunch. Lovely relaxed setting with a great view of the bay. I had lovely creamy hummus with a fresh pitta and salad and my daughter opted for a posh tuna sandwich. Service was friendly and prompt and the food arrived quickly. Delicious. We will be back for fresh scones, cakes and coffee on our next visit or maybe afternoon tea!

Had afternoon here. The scone was nice, but unfortunately there was a family with unruly children, which ruined it slightly. The restaurant is very big, and they also have a small section for purchasing local products.

after a very difficult day whilst up in Arnside, I found a lovely place to chill out on the Promenade. It was a glorious day, despite a rather stressful morning, but found the welcome and the tea a prefect way to lift my mood.

Slightly quirky cafe, in that there are goods for sale alongside tables and chairs for eating/drinking, but no problem - it all adds to a pleasant ambience. Food and drinks very good, as is the friendliness of the owners.A few tables and chairs outside so one can enjoy the view when the weather is good..A regular, unmissable cafe when I'm in the area.

We stop by to have tea and cake and were welcomed by a lovely lady who was clearly very proud of her premises. The only regret we have is that we didn't purchase any of the trinkets that were on offer. Well great excuse to come back.

I wanted an afternoon tea treat for my Mum, daughter and me. As my daughter is vegan, I chose the Posh Sardine because they offer this option. We were served with so much delicious food we had to bring half of it home (much to my son's delight!). We were given four different types of tasty finger sandwiches, all garnished with salad which we added to some of the sandwiches. We had a lovely extra treat of a cup of home-made soup and a little pudding served in a shot class. We were very impressed with the cakes (which my daughter says can often dry or oily when made vegan), they were delicious!

Went to Arnside to look at art display and decided to find a place for a brew. Most places were either full or not my scene. Came across the posh sardine on the way back to the car. It is quite deceiving at first as from the outside it looks like a gift shop. Don't be fooled inside it is warm comfortable and the food and drinks are great. The fact that it is a 'camouflaged' tea room is great news as not many people were there. Don't be fooled this is a hidden gem with the owners very hospitable and a magnificent view over looking the bay. I want to keep this place a secret so no one knows about it other than me but this is the best place to sit eat drink and relax in Arnside with great banter with the owner. All cakes are freshly made (including gluten free/vegan etc) and if you time it right and the scones have just come out of the oven go for the cream tea. You won't regret it.

Dull day in Arnside . Posh Sardine looked inviting. Very full with one large party, but found a table.

Really lovely welcome to a little cave of trinkets. The gifts are priced well and the homemade scones are just lovely. We will be returning here.

Arrived in Arnside a bit wet and with dirty boots. The lovely couple who run this cafe were very welcoming. Coffee and scones were great too! Gorgeous gifts as well.

Lovely and welcoming atmosphere in this cafe. Provides gluten and dairy free foods swell. Cakes are to die for and other snacks provided are well worth the money. also has gifts around the cafe that are available to buy . Run by a lovely, hardworking and friendly couple!!

Super little dog-friendly cafe. Simple menu, but lovely soup and nice coffee. Pleasant new owners are obviously trying hard and deserve to do well. Good to see plenty of GF options too.

Under new management - but just as good as before. Great tasting food, and very friendly staff. Dined inside, as the weather was inclement - but one can sit outside on pleasant days and watch the world go by. Prices more than reasonable. No parking as such, but the adjacent promenade offers parking along its almost entire length.

We ate here as a family of four on Sunday morning - Service was friendly & welcoming. The cakes were amazing with great gluten free/vegan options ( & decaf coffee ! ). The scones were fresh from the oven and the best we've tasted. Would definitely recommend this coffee shop when visiting Arnside.

I had the goat's cheese on toast and the side salad was beautifully arranged with overlapping slices of cucumber and tomato on a bed of green leaves in a semi circle around my toast. So pretty and unexpected.

Got lukewarm soup, was going to order scones after but neither of the 2 people working there came to either take our plates away or to ask if we wanted anything else. We gave up and left. Not surprised it’s up for sale.

Posh Sardine is a nice little cafe in Arnside. Our experience was poor however. We ordered soup and one pot of tea. They served the soup barely warm so we sent it back. It came back piping hot but the tea never arrived. Would go to one of the many other cafes next time. This place can’t get the basics right.

Good place to eat and enjoy a tea or coffee. Our choice was taster assortment of cakes, all excellent. Staff friendly and engaging- felt like they wanted to serve you - and cared about their customers.

We had a lovely lunch for 3, with drinks & cakes to follow & the price was good!

We visited this little cafe/shop by chance on a sunny Saturday afternoon. There was a good choice on the menu, cakes were freshly made and the welcome was warm and friendly. Seats are comfortable, too (I am always pleased when I see cushions on wooden seats). The decor is light and bright and there is a lovely view across the estuary from some of the tables. We just stopped for coffee and scones (delicious!) and would certainly return next time we are in Arnside. There is also a nice choice of gifts and cards in the shop.

Visited the Posh Sardine mid afternoon for tea and cakes.

Really nice people that run this place, very well know to the locals and have time for most customers to have a chat. The food is great, particularly the cakes. A friendly dog with loads of character, when hes not sleeping andSome really nice gifts to purchase for loved ones too. I visited here on a number of occasions and would highly recommend the Posh Sardine, (even if you're not a fan of dogs ;).

A delightful café with both indoor and outside seating - the latter especially pleasant when the weather is warm and sunny. Top class drinks, and snacks, with great service. Our favourite watering-hole in Arnside, on a stretch of road where there is pretty intense competition.

what a place to have a small curiosity shop and a tea room together, the view is just awesome, you could spend all day lost looking at the view across the estuary. Had w lovely sandwich and tea, warmed up nicely and was a centre and focal point for the locals to meet up. It is a stunning little shop that I would one day love to run

Called in for Coffee and Cake on our way back from Windermere. Been here several times over the last couple of years. Lovely homemade carrot cake and coffee. Jane and Steve are great hosts. Recommended

Every time we visit Arnside we usually pop in this cafe. A pot a tea and a scone is good value for money. You will also possibly find yourself buying something in the shop as well! Recommend it.

Petit magasin de souvenirs qui a un coin restauration. Thé et pâtisseries maison excellentes, accueil charmant. So british !

An unusual mixture of antique shop and cafe - great mocha, delicious toasties, served by a very friendly proprietor.

Very friendly establishment and supplied with good drinks and excellent cake. Plenty of options of things to buy.

Its a nice little cafe and gift shop selling a range of gifts and antiques. The owners are very friendly and helpful.

the best cafe bar restaurant in arnside and always looking for new ideas keep

Great cafe in an interesting shop! Lots of lovely cake and scones plus great coffee. Staff are friendly and helpful. Hard not to buy something from the exciting collection of vintage and nostalgia ephemera.

A quaint cafe within a gift/antique shop. Lovely freshly prepared food and drinks in a calm relaxing atmosphere. Owners were friendly and welcoming and engaged in conversation. Reasonably priced, dog friendly for those with pets. Well worth a visit, I personally would go again and...

Después de un paseo, a través de Arnside Knott, nos reunimos en Silverdale Pijo Sardina para el té de la tarde. Había 10 de nosotros y los propietarios nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos. Hay una excelente selección de pasteles, bollos, bocadillos, etc. Crepes, incluyendo deliciosos, y que parecen ser una especialidad de la casa. Yo tenía café y pastel de nogal, que era espléndida, llena de café y nueces con un topping de delicioso. Tengo pensado ir a comer a mi manera a través del menú en una serie de visitas!

Popped in to warm up after a run about on the beach with our toddler. Made super welcome and when our toddler became a little restless and wanted to go before we'd finished our pot of tea he was given some ice cream on the house! Owner says he often does it to make sure parents can relax and finish in their own time! Fantastic sevice, can't wait to go back! Lemon drizzle was beautiful!

called in here on Sat. 14th Jan I can honestly say I was less than impressed. First of all the seating area is very small and worse of all because the owners have a dog that is allowed to roam about and scavenge at tables other people are allowed to take dogs in. When I was in on Sat. the dog at the rear of my table kept farting at least I think it was the dog I did at one point try to waft the obnoctious smell backwards, the owner of the dog seeing this thought I was being rude but who wants to eat with an awful smell.The toilet also leaves a lot to be desired it would be usable only in a dire emergency also this is right next to the food preparation area.All in all this is an awful cafe and a half decent shop. Dont think this would get a very high food hygene rating or I would say if it does it shouldn't

I've been here a couple of times with my mum who visited from Kent. She has now decided this is her favourite tearoom/craft shop in her favourite seaside town. Posh Sardine is a charming place to have a cup of tea and bite to eat and the couple who own it are utterly delightful and most welcoming.

Lovely reception and the coffee is delicious and priced well. The waitress was most helpful The place itself is a lovely area to look around with many wonderful articles to purchase no pressure is put upon you to buy but comments are made from the staff which are very helpful.

Enjoyed our visit for a light lunch and a cheeky ice cream to finish . Great views from cafe and my wife enjoyed looking around the gift shop while I chilled at the table

Have been going to Posh Sardine for number of years now and it never disappoints. Delicious home made cakes (my last piece was carrot cake to die for!), toasties, soup,cheese or pate platters and a more recent bonus, delicious French crepes. A great place for a light lunch with an excellent range of tea and coffees.Well behaved dogs welcome and the resident pooches are very friendly. Enjoy browsing the range of gifts and antiques and the stunning views whatever the weather. (The locals are quite friendly too!)

We stopped off here to have a drink before walking the dogs. The place is a big surprise. The drinks were delicious. Hot choc, macchiato and americano coffee. Then we found the basement which was a treasure trove of antiques. They also have a gift shop. We were made very welcome with our dogs too

The best icecream in the area. The banana and toffee was particularly good - though the peardrop was also excellent - and the raspberry ripple with real fruit! Hard to say which was favourite!

Called in a morning for coffee and received a really warm welcome. Lots of interesting collectables and gifts with excellent coffee and refreshments. It was so good we had to go back in the afternoon and had tea with the most wonderful home made scones. An absolute delight in every sense

Over the years the coffee shop seems to have grown but the shop still has an interesting selection to browse and buy. Sat outside for coffee to look over the viaduct and sea. Friendly staff.

Lovely little coffee shop at the end of row of shops - we stopped for coffee and two pieces of cake.The lady behind the counter was really friendly and welcoming.The cake was nice - lemon drizzle and slice of Victoria sandwich

What a delightful little cafe nestled in a small row of shops along the promenade in Arnside. The staff are lovely, the food just perfect and the locally made ice cream is to die for. Try the 'Pear Drop' it's great!

This place is a regular pit-stop for my wife and I when in Arnside. Intimate and friendly. Good selection of snacks and great coffee. Limited seating both inside and out - the latter delightful on a warm day. An interesting display of things to buy at both ground and basement levels. Have snacked at other establishments in the Town, but this has to be the best. Very much value for money.

We called in for brunch at this perfectly located cafe & it's relaxed layout of souvenir shop & cafe was perfect (ie the missus could browse whilst I checked the map for our best walking route). Simple but delicious toasties were served complemented by tasty coffees, all served with a smile & friendly, informative chat. It's well worth a visit.

I can't comment on the food and drink since I didn't eat there but it sells some very nice antiques including a 19th Century Staffordshire porcelain dog. The staff are very friendly and its very nice and welcoming inside

A warm friendly atmosphere - only a few tables and whenever I have been there it seems to be full of 'regulars'.Perfect for a tea or coffee.