The Bank Of Silloth in Allerdale

Amazing food - a first visit to celebrate a 70th birthday and silver wedding anniversary. Such fabulously flavoursome food, all piping hot and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and everyone was warm and welcoming - especially the chef who we chatted to just before leaving! A lovely, intimate dining space. We will return!

Over all a lovely meal and the staff were very accommodating

We came for a meal last week while we were on holiday and everything was absolutely amazing. The food was outstanding, the service was great. The chef even came out to say hello to my little girl. Everyone made us feel so welcome!!

This was our first visit to the bank restaurant but it won’t be our last. The food and service were excellent.

It was our first time at The Bank restaurant in Silloth but it won’t be our last. The food and service was excellent from when we first entered the restaurant. Top class

One of my favourite restaurants. Everytime we come up to Cumbria to visit family we come here and are never disappointed. Lucy cooks everything from the heart and you can taste that. Highly recommend you visit here

Fabulous food staff lovely 😍 xxx

We were visiting my family who live on the west coast of Cumbria and my sister in law booked this place for tea. We live in Leeds so restaurants and cafes are plentiful but this was the best meal I’ve had in ages! I loved the fact that it is “big tapas” so we maybe only needed to order two things each really. My Spanish style cottage pie and baked manchego cheese were sublime with plenty of bread provided to mop up all the delicious juices and sauces. Lucy the cook is evidently extremely talented at not only cooking everything but getting it all out at the same time and piping hot. Her husband and daughter who are front of house provided extremely efficient, quick and pleasant service. We had a really lovely evening and it was worth the hours drive from my mums house so thank you xxxxx

I had the seafood special & salad, both were delicious with our usual order which was just as good. The service and food were wonderful and we can't wait to book in again.

We were staying locally and was recommended to come here for food. We were extremely impressed. Fantastic service and food all round. We cannot wait to come back next time. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Had very high hopes of this establishment but was seriously let down. Part baked rolls which can be purchased from any supermarket. Special was gloopy cheese with over cooked prawns, partners chowder was over cooked fish with a tasteless sauce. Sides were tasteless and overpriced. Really wanted to experience so much more but was a total let down. Wouldn’t return unfortunately

Delicious food & great service. We've eaten here many times and always look forward to coming in and trying Lucy's new specials.

I cannot recommend this place enough, if you like good, plentiful food, you must visit!! The restaurant is decorated beautifully and spotlessly clean. The staff are so helpful and friendly, the chef comes and has a chat with you to ask if you are happy and you can tell she has a genuine passion for cooking and the proof is definitely in the pudding. The portions are huge. If i could give 10 stars i would, i really can’t recommend the place enough. Thank you, it truly was amazing. We can’t wait to come back already.

Everytime we go to Silloth The Bank is always fully booked. This time we booked a month in advance. We weren't disappointed. Can't wait to go back.

Highly recommended 👌 delicious food at a really good price, will be back, gem of a little restaurant.

Made very welcome shown to table and few minutes later drink order was taken. Drinks arrived, and we were given time to browse the menu before the order was taken.. The food was amazing and quick service, no waiting around between courses like some restaurants. Will definitely be back.

Set menu special tonight absolutely amazing and really fun being surprised with each of the many courses. Thanks to all.

Lovely evening meal with my family. Food fab, staff very helpful and fab. Not many people will have heard of Silloth nerver mind been to Silloth. But if you're going to go to Silloth I would recommend you try this place out. Advance booking recommend.

After finding out about The Bank online we booked a table(well in advance) due to popularity. on arriving we were politely greeted and shown to our table. Time was given to settle in and peruse the amazing menu and advice on certain dishes given, We pre ordered the main dish Chicken Paella and chose 2 Tapas Manchego and Red Pepper a la horno and Pan con Alioli. We lived in Tenerife for 7 years and have never tasted Spanish food as good as The Bank. Awesome. Lucy The chef and owner also came and greeted us. All in all a fabulous place, food and staff. We have just put our caravan onto Stanwix for the season so fortunately we will be able to frequent The Bank very often in the near future. Thank you all for a great evening. Laurie and Val Irving

Had heard this tapas restaurant was worth trying so went along mid week and was not disappointed. Firstly can I say it’s not tapas in the traditional small plate sense, so be prepared for that! However the staff are very accommodating and encourage you to take away what you haven’t been able to eat. The food is exceptionally tasty with the traditional flavours of Spain. We enjoyed two plates each - crispy belly pork skewers, chorizo bbq pizza, feta in a delicious tomato based sauce with roasted pepper and mint chimichurri, the most delicious lemon pasta and a sharer of Patatas bravas. Wine was lovely and we finished with a great white coffee reminiscent of those I have enjoyed at a pavement cafe whilst on holiday in Spain. Reasonably priced and very nice staff.

Went for my daughter’s 18th, fabulous & attentive service from start to finish. They didn’t bat an eyelid when my 4 year old granddaughter decided to help glass collect and subsequently popped some of the balloons we were kindly allowed to display for the occasion. Food amazing, chef Lucy checked in on us on making sure we were all ok and asking our opinions on the food she expertly made. Authentic tapas and great ambience made for a very special celebration. Highly recommend.

A confession - when we booked a couple of days playing golf in Silloth the lack of an Indian restaurant within walking distance of the hotel was a concern (what can I say, we're traditionalists). We needn't have worried - turns out after a fantastic day's golf a bottle of red, a delicious lamb thing (best lamb dish ever - it came with bread and cheese!) then home made churros is exactly what your body needs. The family who run the place are a delight and the venue is just class. If you happen to be in the area book a table (then pop round the corner to Sugar for a nightcap)

Beautiful, varied food and friendly, helpful service. We ordered 2 tapas each as well as some nibbles to share which was perfect. A lovely evening in relaxed, comfortable surroundings with a very reasonable bill at the end!

Once in a while whilst traveling you discover something really really special and what Lucia and her fabulous team have created at The Bank is indeed exceptional and rare oasis of gastronomy in a little Cumbrian coastal town !

Great food, staff and atmosphere Defiantly would return again but friend has since and was great again Do vegetarian food too

The food was delicious. Staff friendly and very helpful and welcoming.

Me and my partner have visited a number of times over the past couple of years but just getting around to writing a review now!.we either go as a couple or with family and friends. Every visit has not disappointed. The service is always warm and we are made to feel welcome from walking through the door. The menu has lots of options and is always something new to try on the specials board. (Great choice for a gluten intolerant friend!) We are so lucky to have this restaurant right on our doorstep and it is a true treat to visit!

Our first visit to The Bank and boyyys, it didn’t disappoint, what a gem we have on our doorstep…….the food was just amazing, the atmosphere and the lovely hosts 💙….I have to admit, the tapas menu was way beyond us as we are just country bumpkins who havnt really tried tapas but we admitted this and asked for advice and Simon was a godsend….he was just so helpful as to how much we should order and he was spot on 👌🏻…we were all so full but there was no leftovers 😂😂, we stuffed it in because it was sooo good, the menu there is honestly prepared with so much passion, beautifully prepared fresh produce….I can’t wait to go back and take my gorgeous sisters for a special night out 💙

The Bank of Silloth always has outstanding interest and always delivers the best service and most exquisite Spanish Tapas, Tried the Sea Bass and it was magnifique!

2nd visit and as great as the first. The crispy Pork is a must! The Russian Salad is so different as it’s warmed through, giving a totally different sensation. The atmosphere is just perfect with little or no gimmicks, just gentle surroundings.

Went with friends - the food is certainly different - absolutely mouthwatering !! lots to choose from - first class !! the service is wonderful, an truly enjoyable experience, will certainly be back

Had a fantastic meal last night,food was very tasty and wine was amazing. Simon,Lucy and there team couldn't do enough to make our wedding anniversary so special ❤️ Thank you 😊

Like the best outfit this place can be dressed up or down for casual dining or a wedding! We went there as a family for our pre Christmas dinner. The food was mouthwatering as usual. I'm still thinking about the crispy belly pork tacos 5 days later! The bell peppers with beans are a great pairing. We liked the malbec too. Lucy is so good with her flavours it's refreshing to find a chef that really looks to make the individual dishes perfect. We will be back again soon. Pictured is Seafood paella, Pichana steak platter and waffle.

Absolutely sensational food and service as always, atmosphere also on point! Don’t forget the specials if you get the chance to come in, we had the steak and it was hands down the best steak I’ve ever had. 11/10

Amazing all round, food was gorgeous, staff very friendly and great atmosphere. Been several occasions now and always been amazing.

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere 💖 5 stars, I would highly recommend 💖 Get booked in guys, you won’t be disappointed. Also the fab thing about the bank, is they don’t over crowed the restaurant, they don’t feel you need to hurry and finish and leave. We enjoyed a few drinks after our meal. Xxx

We visit The Bank on a regular basis. Their food is absolutely amazing myself and my husband always use it as a little date night when we can. Not only are we regular customers but we love the food so much we asked if they would cater to our wedding back in April. Lucy and everyone went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect.. not only did they make us a personal menu of our favorite bits they also decorated out the entire resteraunt for us.. Every guest was amazed by the food and there was so much we just couldn't finish it all. The food impressed our guests so much it's still a talking point now about how good it was! We Absolutely Love this place and the staff nothing is ever to much for them and they go above any beyond all expectations all of the time. ❤️

A taste of Spain, recreated using local Cumbrian Produce! This is a lovely family run restaurant, the atmosphere is warm & cosy - and chef always makes the effort to come out and see us! We always ask "do you think we've ordered enough" and we are given honest advice, rather than trying to pressure us into ordering more than we need (we usually always add an extra dish because our eyes are bigger than our bellies)! Looking forward to my next visit & rediscovering that beautiful, crisp Rose Blush I missed on our last few visits due to being pregnant!

We are regulars at this wonderful restaurant as we have a caravan at Silloth. Our latest visit did not disappoint. The food as always was absolutely delicious and the staff as friendly and as attentive as ever. Can’t wait until our next visit. Oh nearly...

Great Food, Great Staff, Great Atmosphere. What more could you want! I would hate to take a guess at how many times we have visited the bank but each and every time it’s been totally faultless. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, a group or...

As a local I’ve visited here often and never had a bad experience! Food is delicious, hot and fresh and plentiful for the reasonable prices! Staff are attentive and service is quick and on many occasions after eating we’ve sat drinking and chatting until we’re the last ones in the building and they’re ready to close and it’s never been a bother for them!

Fantastic meal and service yet again at this wonderful restaurant. Sampled the Specials….Seabass croquettes to die for! Thanks for a great evening

First and definitely not our last trip! We were on holiday during half term and booked a table for Sunday evening. We love Tapas and the menu had us having high expectations-we were not disappointed! My teenage daughter even said the broccoli was her favourite...

We live in Silloth and feel so lucky we have this fabulous family business on our doorstep. We have been a few times, and it never fails to impress us. The family that own it are such grafters and the chef often comes out to...

The Bank in Silloth is absolutely amazing I have been a few times with friends and family and never been disappointed. Service is first class and their food is always delicious and well presented some of the best tapas we have had anywhere. You have...

Absolutely delightful restaurant,serving the most amazing food.Will be going back again and again.Just an absolutely perfect visit.

first of all to the people whe have put that nasty review on this page i think you need to stay home , well done simon , we have been to the bank in silloth cumbria on maney occasions and never been dissatisfied, we have...

Absolutely love this place it's a real gem to our town the food and atmosphere is amazing the chef lucy makes all tapas from fresh and the staff go above and beyond to help been here a few times and I will definitely be going...

Been here a few times and the food and service is excellent, The quality, taste and portion size is spot on. Love it when there’s specials on the menu to try something different Would highly recommend going when you get the chance

We have been to the Bank a few times now and have enjoyed it on every visit. The food is excellent and value for money .The staff are very helpful and polite .Even Simon can smile now and again ,Lol ..We will deffo be back...

Outstanding as always, as a family of 5 we have visited many times and have never been disappointed. Staff are lovely and helpful, food is freshly cooked and delicious. Would wholly recommend to visit if you are a family, couple or with friends .

Loved The Bank. Friendly and cosy and fantastic food and advice on how much to order!!🤣 Can’t wait to go again. Booking essential as it’s really popular.

I have been to the Bank of Silloth on more than a few occasions and I have returned so many times because of the amazing quality of the food and service. I’m not going to go into details of the individual dishes but suffice to...

Had the most amazing food here. This type of food isn't something I'd go for but me and my friends picked dishes we wanted then shared. Everything I tried was lovely. The food came really quickly. And the the staff were spot on too!

This is one of the most authentic Spanish restaurants that I know, and I’m half Spanish. So I know good Spanish dishes. This food like my mother and abuela made. You won’t find better. We are regular visitors. Lovely surroundings and Lucy the chef and...

We visited the Bank in July 4 adult's. The food was amazing. We tried too get in again and again while at our visit at Seagreen Holiday Home (which was amazing) but we couldn't always fully booked. My advice if you want to go a...

We have been going to The Bank for a few years now and have never had a bad meal here. The environment is relaxing: good music that’s not too loud, mood lighting, and staff are warm and friendly. The food itself is unreal and very...

Had the most fantastic time at this adorable spot! The staff treated me like a VIP, and the chef is a genius in the kitchen. The Pina Colada cocktails were like a tropical vacation in a glass – pure bliss. The sharing tapas had these...

So, we arrived at the bank, 6 people all family. Ages between 36 and 65. We was pointed to our table, took off our coats, sat down and had just started looking at the wine menu, within 60 seconds a guy came over to take...

We arrived at the bank, silloth. We are local to silloth and had never tried before, we have family who have a villa in spain and always like to support local businesses. We were seated and within around 3 minutes was asked what we would...

currently on holiday was looking for a nice restaurant and came across this gem! Out for my friends birthday meal, absolutely amazing food. Staff went above and beyond, bailey looked after us so well and always made sure our drinks were topped up and had everything we needed! very accommodating, a credit to silloth can't wait to go back with friends!

Unbelievable Food ,-Tremendous Atmosphere - We have eaten here many times and were delighted on our visit on November 11 th That the food did not disappoint- I am Vegetarian but the Bank goes above and beyond to serve Amazing Tasty Dishes - Do not...

If there was an option to rate this amazing restaurant more than 5 stars then I would. We have visited the Bank Tapas Restaurant in Silloth numerous times and have always been wowed, in fact it is my number one favourite restaurant ever. The welcome...

Visited for a family get together. Place looks nice, not enough lighting had to use torch on mobile to actually read the menu. Suspected the owner/manager didn't like this! Not a great welcome, or greeting. Actually found this gentleman quite aggressive and odd to be...

Didn't eat here as it was not taking any orders when we arrived at 8pm!!!!

Arrived at 8pm to be told they have stopped taking food orders, even though this entry says closes at 11pm!! What!! Not impressed Or was it because we were not smartly dressed.

Absolutely fantastic! 14 of us for a birthday celebration and every single dish was 10/10. Couldn’t have asked anymore! Great food, atmosphere, Thankyou! We will of course be back 🙌

Wonderful place with lovely people who clearly love their restaurant. Looking forward to going back again!

First time visited and it was absolutely fantastic. A party of four we picked two dishes each, one of our group veggie. She stated lots for her to pick from too. Good qaulity meat dishes and even had belly pork which I loved and we...

Wow this place is just fabulous. I’d heard so many fab reviews, so travelled a few extra miles to sample & it certainly did not disappoint. Worth the trip. A friendly, cosy but modern restaurant serving the most amazing tapas food, the flavours and presentation...

lovely food great atmosphere. was unsure what to get . friendly staff helped us , told us what everything was.

Easily the best restaurant in Silloth. Beautiful food and I highly recommend it.

What a fantastic restaurant. Intimate, friendly, comfortable and oh my gosh, the food is outstanding! This is a small gem in the heart of Silloth. Lovely touch at the end of our meal when the chef came out and chatted to every table. What a...

Third visit since August. We have raved on about The Bank for ages to our friends so when we were in Thursday night we asked if we were could book a table. Simon squeezed us in thank you so much. We pre ordered the Arroz...

Since lockdown we have found eating out to be expensive and somewhat disappointing until visiting The Bank of Silloth! A beautiful, stylish restaurant with incredible food, amazing cocktails and the most friendly family run business with such a personal touch that we've ever come across! Thank you so much for making our last night in Silloth such a memorable one. Xx

Since lockdown we have found eating out to be expensive and somewhat disappointing until visiting The Bank of Silloth! A beautiful, stylish restaurant with incredible food, amazing cocktails and the most friendly family run business with such a personal touch that we've ever come across! Thank you so much for making our last night in Silloth such a memorable one. Xx

Lovely food, excellent service and very reasonable prices. Keep up the good work folks 👍

Great food, would definitely go again

Worthy of much more than 5 stars. It’s was our second visit to the Bank, we loved it last time and it was even better then I remembered. The whole place is amazing, staff are all really lovely and just the right level of attention but it is the food that sets the Bank apart from other restaurants. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING is delicious, we had a range of tapas dishes and a seafood paella between our group. All the dishes are packed with layers of flavour, perfectly cooked and really well presented. The tomato, confit onion, sherry and chimichurri sauce that accompanies the feta cheese is so good I would fill a swimming pool with it and dive right in if I could!!!!! Amazing. I only have one regret that it’s been so long since our last visit. I cannot rate the food, ambiance and staff here highly enough. Thank you for the lovely food and atmosphere I hope it’s not as long before our next visit.

Great reception and outstanding food. What a find in little Silloth!

Gorgeous food as always! Cooked to perfection. Ordered a wide variety of tapas, and all delicious. Third time going and will be back.

Wish we had found this place sooner .. absolutely delicious food. Came for a family meal and we all tried different dishes. The service was brilliant and had a fantastic variety of beautifully cooked Tapas. The flavours are amazing, we tried the Meatballs ,steak ,seafood chowder ,belly pork , camembert, pizza, prawns, chicken and patats bravas...every dish was superb. This will be our treat now everytime we visit the area and can't wait to come back!

The food was amazing, and the staff were great. we will be definitely going back again . recommend to book in advance 👌

Wonderful Paella better than any I've had in Spain 🇪🇸

A decent tapas place for English tastes. Not 100% authentic but decent nonetheless. Reservations was via Facebook not email though which I found strange.

Have been trying to book in to The Bank for a few month with no luck which is statement to how good this place actually is. This was the first time we visited and will definitely not be the last. The food is outstanding! Great flavours all fresh using the best ingredients. Staff were really helpful, pleasant and friendly. The Chef popped out to introduce herself and ask of everything was ok. An absolute gem in Silloth will be back again. Thank you ☺️

Sensational seafood paella prepared by Lucy with authentic Spanish spices, the best seafood and lots of passion. Fabulous depth of flavour.

Absolutely beautiful food and atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Difficult at times to get a booking, so book early. You will not be disappointed.

Lucy (chef) and Simon (front of house) have created their own patch of Mediterranean sunshine...even on the wettest of summer Silloth days. The Bank serves a delicious variety of tapas, paellas and authentic Spanish dishes and the best churros outside of Spain!! Lucy is passionate about using fresh, high quality produce and the food that comes out of her kitchen is testament to her talent. Tempting cocktails, beers and wine compliment the food. Do not miss this jewel of a restaurant.

I've never left a review for anything but felt the bank definitely deserved one. We had a good selection of starters and mains and shared with each other , so glad we did because we got to taste many dish's. Without a doubt for me it was the nicest meal I've ever had, I savoured each mouthful throughout, so many tastes and flavours, the different layers of seasoning , spices etc was really prominent. Please go try it for yourselves Owners/ staff very friendly and chatty without being in your face The cost really didn't matter.

Excellent food Great hosting will definitely be going again.

Excellent food. Really surprised by the quality and deliciousness. Great chef who took time to visit with us and offer suggestions. Totally impressed.

Amazing food and excellent service I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough. A real gem of a find everything about the place is perfect.

The best food, I have nothing but praise, booked again 👌

Absolutely wonderful service, atmosphere and food. Lucy is so very accommodating with adaptations of menu. Great menu and delicious fish dishes. We love The Bank

This is the most amazing restaurant. The owners are really friendly and welcoming. The food is absolutely world class

Amazing little restaurant the food is on another level, so glad they could fit us in if you get the chance just go you will not be disappointed.

Such a beautiful restaurant with delicious food. We have visited on many occasions, including themed nights and they never disappoint. The staff are so friendly and go above and beyond. They cater to everyone’s needs and nothing is too much of an ask. We live...

We booked this restaurant for a surprise 60th birthday. They were really accommodating with dietary requirements. The food was delicious. Great cocktails too🍸highly recommend visitors try this little gem. Lucy, her partner & daughter worked really hard to ensure we all had a fabulous time....

I do not know which cookery school the cook went, but she can out cook some the chefs of expensive restaurants I have been to in Spain.