The Harbourside Cafe in Allerdale

What a great find for us today, after a long walk along the coast, then down to the harbour, expecting most places to be closed or about to close. Thankyou Elaine and the other staff , everything was, great, service and help 1st class, Cake , Coffee and oh 2 cheeky ice creams to eat on our way back to the car. So good we are retuning to Maryport on the train tomorrow for another walk in the opposite direction, then returning to The Harbourside for Lunch. Oh yes and very good value for money.

Had been the aquarium so decided to get something to eat. Good choice of food. Friendly staff. Good sized portions. Food was great. Sat outside with a lovely view of the harbour.

We came here for lunch. We sat on a nice table in the window overlooking the harbour. We both had a sandwich. I asked for no side salad so they gave me some crisps instead which was kind. Food was nice & reasonably priced.

Part of the Aquarium complex, the café, as it's name suggests, has great views of the harbour. The tide was out when we visited and the handful of fishing boats were sat on the mud. We enjoyed a nice cheese scone each but our Cappuccinos were thin and water and devoid of any substance. The chairs were like those in a school classroom. There is plenty to choose from but some of the prices appear to be a bit steep. Other than that, a pleasant place in a great position.

Had a really good cheese and tomato toastie with Chips. The chips were crisp and plentiful. Combined with a huge pot of tea..

We had heard the fish and chips were good but they were better than that! Served very quickly and were very tasty,

We spent a couple of nights in our Motorhome at the campsite in Maryport, a few weeks ago. Came across this little cafe when we were out walking around the area. Had breakfast here both mornings ... good food, good service and good value for money. My husband had the trawlermen’s breakfast which set him up for the day. The bacon and eggs were cooked just as he likes them and he thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the vegetarian breakfast which was also lovely ... only very slight negative is that it said quorn sausages on the menu, however I was given the sausages that are filled with potato and veg .... a) i’m not a fan of them at all, and b) not really what I want with breakfast. That said, nothing wrong with how any of it was cooked, and really can’t complain about the cost. Service was good, staff were friendly, it’s dog friendly , very attractive selection of cakes etc on the counter I would have loved to try (a little later in the day) so, overall, very good. Would be happy to visit again if in the area.

Lovely little cafe, was busy when we arrived but were seated within 5 minutes. Excellent service and great price for the toasties and baguettes. Hot soup, coffee and cake also available. We noticed a good vegan selection of cakes. Service was quick and tables were cleaned and set in no time, would visit again!

Called in for an early lunch, we weren't disappointed my husband had a seafood basket and l had a toastie with potato wedges everything was really tasty friendly staff not badly priced will return when next on holiday in the area

We'd heard great things about this cafe so decided to give it a go. It is conveniently situated on the harbourside with big glass windows so you can admire the view. There are a number of choices on the menu and the prices are reasonable. Unfortunately every meal we'd ordered was overcooked. In hindsight we should have returned the sausage as it was almost cremated. The staff were friendly. I doubt we'll be back.

Called two weeks ago and found the establishment to be first class and well appointed, the staff greeted us on arrival and we found a table next to the window overlooking the harbour which was very nice. We ordered drinks and sandwiches and paid for them at the counter. I ordered a plain cheese sandwich which looked very nice on arrival but on inspection I found two types of what appeared to be cheddar cheese along with a slice of processed cheese. I had to remove the processed cheese as it was like rubber and had no taste whatsoever, my wife and I both agreed that the spread that they had used wasn't butter and didn't taste very nice. Not sure if we would eat there again in the future.

Our last full-day on holiday in the North/Western Lakes we decided to drive from our ‘home location’ of Keswick, the short distance to the coastal area above St Bees Head. Having spent time in Whitehaven we pushed-on some 24 miles further north to Maryport. Maryport is known for it’s Maritime Museum but we were for a short visit and decided that a cup of tea and a sandwich is what we really wanted. We drove straight to the harbour and fond this café. Sadly I can’t say that we particularly enjoyed our snack. My Partner’s ‘homemade’ scone was a too dry. Her first choice of a fruit scone was not available despite being advertised on the menu board up on the wall behind the servery. The presentation of my tuna melt toasted sandwich didn’t promise anything when it was plonked-down in front of me. It was a bit sloppy, but it was OK (at least it was warm). The tea was hot and adequate. It wasn’t expensive here, but regardless of that, it could have been better with a little more thought and effort.

Came here as we visited the aquarium so thought we’d stop in for lunch, Spent £30 on 2 burgers and a kids chicken and chips the food quality was terrible food was bland it was cold honestly could not enjoy the food it was absolutely shocking, will never be coming here again and I advise others to do the same!!!

First time visiting this place as was passing. Ordered a sourdough pizza which when arrived was cold as it was clearly a frozen pizza that had not been cooked enough. I asked for this to be cooked for longer and no apology was given. The pizza arrived back 5 minutes later and was still not cooked properly. It was inedible. My wife had the special veggie lasagna which was mushy and again clearly a frozen ready meal. For the price we paid (£20) for what would have been £2 worth of poorly cooked food from Iceland doesn't seem very good value for money. Will not be going back.

Had a takeaway and we were more than happy with our food. Ham sandwich had a very generous filling, tuna melt was delicious and fish and chips was superb!! Children's chicken nuggets also a hit with the little ones (3yrs and 19m) and were real pieces of chicken. Very reasonable prices and very friendly staff.

We were staying nearby at a caravan site and needed a quick breakfast before a long journey. I found this place on Google Maps and telephoned our order through. We had Sausage & egg baps, bacon & sausage baps. It was a pleasant easy transaction,...

Queue was slow moving but worth it. Ice creams were generous in portion and tasty. Some interesting flavours including Kendal mint cake

We have been here before as our family are from Maryport and it was lovely and once again the same. The staff was very polite and friendly, The lady who cooks omg the food was absolutely scrummy and we made a point in saying “Compliments...

Friendly and efficient staff. Appropriate covid measures in place. Good range of cakes to choose from which is what we wanted. Just a bit chilly on what was a very wet day.

Had a lovely day at the aquarium and decided to take my family to the cafe for some lunch, now under the current circumstances we knew we would probably have to cue and wait which wasn’t an issue at all , we went inside and...

Today was our 2nd visit here in a 2 week period and I have to say we weren't disappointed on either visit. The food was great both times, the staff really friendly and helpful and I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you to all...

This was our first experience of eating out since lock down. id heard all the measures being put in place in various cafes and restaurants ie needing to take customers details for track and trace (none of that here) there was one entrance/exit where people...

We were having a wonder round the harbour & came across this cafe. Decided to stop for a hot drink, but the cakes looked rather tempting and they made their way to us with the drinks. Black cherry & almond slice tasted just as good...

Lovely, tasty food & varied menu. Had lunch there twice this month & bought cake to takeaway. Food fresh & reasonably priced. Dog friendly too 🐩.

I live locally and often go for a stroll around the harbour or down the promenade. Afterwards, often chilled to the bone, I love to pop in here to warm up next to the log burner that they keep running. The food is actually fairly...

Lovely catch up with friends in a friendly atmosphere with fantastic service , lovely food hot or cold, delicious cakes and scones. Harbour view to watch the boats, part of the aquarium so a visit there is also a good idea,

Spotted this cafe on a walk in mary port a lovely cafe right at the harbour food was lovely .nice sitting watching boats going in and out harbour

Quick speedy service and lovely selections of food and drink. We managed to get a table by the window and had a great view across the harbour.

Our third visit to Maryport, and somehow we always manage to catch the rain while we're here. Tempted by the scent of the wood-burner, we decided on the Harbourside Cafe for a light lunch. It was busy but not crowded, the staff were lovely and...

We popped in for some lunch before we went into the aquarium. The service was quick etc but when our food was brought over, the peas from my plate came flying off and the lid of my sons bacon roll fell off into the table....

We visited this for the second time in 12 months. The first time it was a welcome stop in torrential rain. This time we chose to come back for coffee and a snack. Good coffee at a reasonable price. Excellent choice of homemade cakes and biscuits. High level of Hygeine with cakes conscienciously covered. Staff neat and well presented with a smile and a willingness to help, Variety of hot and cold snacks and light meals. Toilets od but very clean.

I wont be visiting the cafe again I just sat down with my coffee when they started straightening up all the chairs in the entire cafe, the noise was horrendous, then the same worker came back with a brush and shovel and pulled out all the chairs again to sweep under them, slammed cups and saucers about, to me it seemed obvious they wanted to close this started at 16.25 and was ongoing until I left at 16.50, she also bumped into the back of my chair bringing the sign in and never said sorry, what an awful ignorantmember of staff

Came to Maryport for a day trip whilst on holiday, came here as is dog friendly, lunch was ok, afterwards had a round of crazy golf

Stopped here after visiting the aquarium staff friendly good coffee plus cakes. Ample parking outside and nice view of harbour

Having been travelling the West Coast of Cumbria we stopped at Maryport and after a wander through the town we ended up at the harbour and in this little cafe.

Called here for a coffee before going back to our holiday cottage, Our Latte was lovely and both my husband and I had a different cake both were delicious we will hopefully call later in the week

Whilst in Maryport we had a look around the working harbour and lifeboat station and then called back at The Harbourside Cafe for a drink and scone.

Over the Easter weekend we visited a couple of times, once for tea and cakes (delicious!) and once for lunch. It is a lovely, light airy space and an excellent choice of food - the cakes particularly are very tasty. Despite it being one of the busiest weekends of the new season, there was plenty of room and it was lovely to sit by the window and look over the harbour. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Just had lunch here, food amazing, staff very friendly and helpful, suitable for all ages whether you want something to eat or just a drink, I had the homemade fish cakes, delicious!!

Visited with 3 children after an afternoon in the attached aquarium.

Visited for lunch and what a fabulous surprise. Lots of choice for gluten free. I had a lovely gluten free bun with cheese and ham and side salad followed by fabulous gf sticky toffee pudding and ice cream. Hubbie had bacon buttie and chips. Grandson had kids tuna sandwich and crisps. They also stole my gf pudding it was so good. Well worth a visit,

This was our second visit. Lovely spot nice food and great service. We will definitely be visiting next time we are in maryport

Daughter and i went in for lunch she had chicken fillet burger i had christmas sandwich and chips

That was a very enjoyable coffee, soup and sandwich. Good views onto harbour and lovely log burner too!

Simply the best. Loads and loads of gluten free and veggie options. The staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Obviously a great location.

Enjoyed a snack here in glorious surroundings. Highly recommended . Had a pleasant meal. Convenient for atttactions.

We normally visit here when we come to the aquarium as the tea is a proper brew - the food is fresh cooked - the cakes are yummy and its all fairly priced so you can bring a family here and not feel fleeced! Would highly recommend for cafe grub. Its not haute cuisine but it it wholesome!

Part of the aquarium but you can visit without going in. Plenty of delicious looking cakes on display. We just had sandwiches but my grandson had a cake. we were served quickly by pleasant staff. Thought it was a bit overpriced

Visited Maryport as a change to the walking around the Lakes. We found this tucked away next to the Information Centre. Several people recommended the fish and chips, so we did. Really nice, good portions and excellent value for money.

Lunch time on a Monday. Clean, bright, good food, very reasonably priced, good views with excellent service. Dogs are allowed on the complex but not in the aquarium. Can definitely recommend this place.

Wonderfully friendly staff, nice atmosphere and really good food. Terrific views over the Solent Firth and Maryport harbours

Had a prawn sandwich and a prawn baguette. Good amount of prawns in each and not runny like some places.

A lovely spot to have some refreshments. Lovely coffee and friendly service in a great spot. Did not eat here but the cakes looked amazing. You do not have to be a visitor to the Aquarium to use the cafe.

A lovely place to sit and watch the boats and wildlife in the harbour. Sat outside as weather very pleasant. Toffee cake, rainbow cookie and eccles cake of good quality. Place is clean and staff are helpful and friendly.

Me and my family called in after a early morning walk, we all had a breakfast and it was fantastic. All the food was piping hot and we were all left full I would definitely recommend it.

weve been in here a few times now the last time we had breakfast, enjoyed it i have to say pleasant surroundings, good views of the harbour, pleasant staff clean enviroment what more could one ask for.

Spaceous cafe with great views of the harbour. Big old wood burner is a feature in the cold weather. Sit and watch the boats coming in.

Had some food at the Harbourside Cafe after visiting the aquarium and we were pleasantly surprised by the food choices and the quality of the food. It's an honest place that does what it advertises with welcoming and helpful staff and the views are so nice!

Just don't eat here it's no nice. Got the fish and chips it was tasteless and can tell its just cheap frozen food. Wouldn't feed it to me disabled pigeon.

Great service and food at very reasonable prices. Maryport is often overlooked by visitors to Cumbria but the town, the aquarium and this, the aquarium cafe, is well worth a visit.

Nice cafe with good views of the harbour, prices seem a little high but when you see the portions they work out reasonable, they are huge very generous

We were looking for a spot of lunch and there wasn't much in the area by the sea . It was OK but not great value for what we received. Just ok. Take it or leave it.

Visited after going to the aquarium. Lovely staff, menu and food. Of varying prices and meal siZes, from sandwiches to cooked meals. Good value

Good position with views over the harbour and to the Irish Sea. We just had coffees which were generously portioned and well priced, but were then tempted by scones with cream/jam. Nice atmosphere with pleasant staff. A bright lively place to visit in a town which has seen 'better days' and is struggling like many others to survive 'out of town' shopping.

Food was quite nice bit steep in price for canalloni and chips but other food reasonable. girls behind counter nice and polite

This little gem is lovely, with even better views of the harbour and the Irish sea. It has a welcoming atmosphere to it and it is very tasty albeit a little pricey. Lovely little place and the ice cream is lovely.

Nipped in with the family while visiting the aquarium. A very nice selection of food at reasonable prices. Lovely staff as well.

Called in for lunch w/8-yr old. Good cafe menu, clear labelling. Sandwiches-toasties - paninis - soup - kids meals -...

Seguimos un viaje al acuario con una visita a la cafetería harbourside teníamos una preciosa casa bocadillos y café mientras mirando la gran casa puerto hizo comida y un ambiente encantador, qué más se puede pedir?

Comimos aquí con mi familia, después de regresar del acuario, ni siquiera nos dimos cuenta de la cafetería era aquí, pero me alegro de que encontramos.

Popped in here for a quick bite to eat at lunch. Good selection of freshly made treats available. Friendly staff. Can't complain.

Reminded me of home! Lovely grub - Coffee & scone - Good chat - very lively & friendly! Can even see the Scottish hills!

After a morning on the park and an afternoon in the aquarium this cafe was perfect for some lunch can't fault it one bit the food was lovely and hot and the service was next to perfect the women in there are Brilliant!

After our second visit to the aquarium to watch the feeding of the fish we fancied a pot of tea and a slice of cake excellent, plus friendly staff

We called here after seeing the very expensive menu at the pub nearby. The harbourside cafe offered a good range of food at very reasonable prices. Despite our afternoon arrival breakfast baps were still available and I enjoyed a sausage and egg sandwich. My wife's cheese and chutney sandwich was also good; my latte was good but the hot chocolate was a bit too sweet. Service was good and toilets very clean indeed. We didn't visit the aquarium.

Visited here after Aquarium visit. Great service, lovely home made good. Well worth a stop. The cakes looked fab but too much Easter chocolate kept me away

Stopped in whilst visiting the (highly recommended!") aquarium. Good range of food and great cakes! Nice children's menu and colouring sheets / crayons and pencils freely available. Friendly helpful service and all food freshly cooked and very tasty. Plenty of high chairs, lovely views and a toasty log burner (safely behind a barrier!!).

This is a simple, bright functional café designed to service the aquarium footfall. It overlooks the harbour.We came for lunch after visiting the aquarium. The service was exceptionally quick. It was already quite busy by the time we ordered, but it can't have taken more than 10 mins for the food to arrive.I had a rather average fish and chips - a simple batter, OK fillet and ordinary oven chips, served with a basic side salad. Perfectly satisfactory as a filling lunch but nothing to get excited about. The price was a little high for what it was.

This visit to the Harbourside Cafe was after looking round the Maryport Aquarium and before an interesting walk round Maryport Harbour. We had lunch from a varied menu which had something for all ages. The friendly staff made us feel really welcome and we enjoyed the good home cooking. Although it was a clear sunny day outside it was very cold but inside the cafe it was as warm as toast due to the wood burner stove. The tables have a good view of the harbour, the fishing boats and across the Solway Firth to the Galloway Hills of Scotland. Definitely worth a recommendation to anyone visiting Maryport.

Located in the Aquarium, this is a simple cafe with good range of light snacks, larger meals, and a vast array of cakes.. Good childrens menu, and caters for gluten free. Can imagine it getting rather busy at weekends and school holidays, but we managed to get a table... We just had baguettes, with a hot drink...came with a small salad and coleslaw.. Decent enough. Good friendly service. Good views over the harbour, and has a log burning stove for the cooler times , and plenty of tables outside for the warmer times

nice cafe, next to the aquarium, that serves value snacks and good hot drinks by friendly staff. It is clean and has a great log-burner to chase away the chilly winds that were sweeping around the harbour

The Harbourside Cafe is next to the Aquarium in Maryport, and it is a great place to eat after visiting the aquarium, or just for a cuppa after a walk around the harbour. We are regular visitors to the cafe both with and without grandchildren and the food and service are always excellent. The cafe has lots of tables, a cosy stove in winter, and windows to three sides and the view of the boats and harbour, making it an engaging place to eat - there is always something going on, and even watching the tide rise and fall is fascinating. The range of food on offer is very good for a cafe, and the specials are always worth a look. There is something for everyone, including some gluten free offerings, and fussy children should have no bother find something. The tea and coffee are good and the hot chocolate is well piled up with marshmallows and cream. In the summer there is outside seating as well, so getting a seat is usually fairly easy even at busy holiday times. Great for children, and baby high chairs available.

Welcoming friendly staff. Spacious area with many tables. A little chilly. Prompt service. Good range of choices. Christmas choices available as meals and snacks. Children friendly. Clean toilets.

Me and my boyfriend came for a late lunch at around 4.15pm on a Sunday. It was very quiet apart from a few people. The food seemed expensive for what it was but the portion size was good. Staff seemed friendly.

We...well me, I was surprised that they sell fish and chips there it reminded me of Hong Kong fish market looking at all the fish swimming in tanks then sitting down and being served the same spices of fish you just saw in the tank 5 minutes ago. So I had an old day breakfast.My partner got fish and chips and said it was lovely, the eldest child had chicken nuggets and he eat the lot, the prices were reasonable and I don't have any complaints, lots of hair chairs around for the little ones and the staff looked after us really well.

Whether you have just enjoyed a visit to the adjacent Aquarium or just popped in. Be assured of freshly cooked food and a welcoming cuppa, sitting in the cafe overlooking the harbour, you won't be disappointed.

The place is child friendly as it is attached to the aquarium. The menu is extensive and the cakes nicely set out. The device is uber-friendly and extremely efficient. Good value for money and I really like it here. Only draw back is getting through the gift shop on the way out can be a bit of a trial with kids.

I often visit this restaurant. Never had a complaint.Delicious food. Friendly staff. I have recently commented about more gluten free options which I am pleased they have more of but I still struggle to find a main meal I can have.... This is no fault of the restaurant staff... Being dairy free and gluten free, along with not being able to eat pork and other things will be hard for any restaurant to fulfill all of my needs hahaha.Definitely worth a visit!

Nice cup of tea and toasted teacake served by friendly staff. Fantastic view of the harbour. Only place to be open on Monday afternoon after 4p.m. I found so useful to know if you are waiting for someone.

This is a first rate friendly cafe/restaurant. We are not talking Michelin Star quality, but good home made food and good value for money. Recommended for families as it is child friendly without putting adults off as it is not too noisy.

Staff are awful, rude and unhelpful! Tables not clean and when I asked a member of staff to clear the table she completely ignored me and walked back into the kitchen

First time here and very pleased with it. Both had fish and chips, mine large of course and my wife regular size. The regular size did not appear to be very much smaller than the large. Both fish were excellent quality and value for money. Staff were very good and helpful.

visited this café in the sunshine and enjoyed delicious soup followed by tea and scones. we returned later the same week when unfortunately it was raining and were disappointed to find dogs were not allowed inside.reluctantly we left.

Visited after a few hours in the aquarium. Had soft drinks and cakes with our toddler. Very friendly staff who even took our snacks to the table for us. Lovely service, would recommend.

Great food at affordable prices, it's in the aquarium building but you don't have to be visiting the aquarium to enjoy the cafe, great place to meet friends for lunch or a coffee & cake/scone. Will definitely go back.

The food was lovely. Got exactly what we paid for. Staff were on the rude side towards me and another customer, service with a smile would be nice. However.. Would visit again.

A great walk around the old harbour full of lots of history going right back the America war of independence , a nice way to walk off a big dinner

Stopped here to watch the rain come down! Good place, recommend the sausage baguette with tea, brilliant.

Travelling along the coast we pulled into Maryport and headed for the port.The cafe was easily accessible on the north side by the Aquarium and staff seemed to be one of a family all helping out each other with a smile and joke.Ok we picked a quiet spell but our drinks and cakes were fresh and 'home' made.Good value

Although just 15 minutes to closing time, several staff welcomed us. We were served a pot of tea and delicious fruit teacakes with butter and jam. It was lovely. I would definitely call again. The selection of food and drinks was impressive.