Xavier's Cafe and Wine in Eden

Went at night had some really nice tapas dishes with a nice red wine, service was good bill was reasonable really enjoyed our 1st visit, we will definitely call again.

My favourite place to drink in Penrith. Great wine, knowledgeable staff, lovely decor, and the food is a bonus too. Really enjoyed their tapas.

After trying several others we had concluded that Penrith wasn’t the best place for cafes . Until we found this place . Lovely decor which Wasn’t just “the norm “ with a welcoming vibe from the moment we arrived . The coffee was great and the food was also very good . We intend going back one evening soon to sample the cocktails and tapas . Great little place 😃

Fantastic, fresh ingredients with great service. This place continues to produce super Mediterranean style food with local ingredients. Will be coming back soon!

We’ve been wanting to visit here for a long time and finally popped in for breakfast this Saturday morning. We were the first ones in and were welcomed straight away and offered drinks. The place is so quirky, we couldn’t stop looking around. We ordered one bacon sandwich and a full Xavier’s breakfast, a latte and tea. Honestly the food was absolutely delicious, maybe waited 30 minutes but we didn’t mind and knew the food was cooked fresh. There were 2 staff in which answered all of our (probably annoying) questions about the place and were so welcoming. Only thing I can fault is I felt the place needed a good clean and tidy, place was a bit dusty and surfaces looked a bit grubby where we were sat. 2 more tables arrived before we left, they seemed like regulars. Overall, a good experience and we will definitely be returning. Thank you!

Stopped in for a coffee after previously visiting one evening for tapas. It's just as nice in the day as the evening. It's got a lovely atmosphere and the food and cakes are good.

Lovely place. We'll worth a visit as the place has great character.

As the titled suggests, this was a very mixed experience. First the good. Very friendly staff who were obliging. The food was excellent and could not be faulted. Now the not so good. Bear in mind we visited on a Sunday when there were very few people in. We were told food would be 30 minutes or so (we only ordered toasted sandwiches and chips(, and it actually took 40 minutes), all the beer and cider draught drinks pipes were being cleaned so none were available (why all at the same time and during lunchtime?), there was no toilet paper in the gentleman’s toilets, a cup was chipped and cracked, no-one checked if our food was ok and there were no jugs available for the hot milk. Most of these are minor points, but they add up. It reflects poor management who do not understand good customer service.

We love the old style cocktail bar that this place was vibing! I wanted all the furniture in there 😆 My flat white martini was fantastic and we just fancied a few nibbles of which definitely get the sausage! We didn't bring our dog but it's definitely dog friendly! When we are back in the area on holiday we will definitely come back to this place.

Strange place, the food was nice but the manager was very odd.

Lovely wine bar and food exceptional, staff know there wines and its priced fairly. Love the look of the place and a favourite for me and the misses for brunch or evening drinks, don't miss this one if in penrith

This was a lovely place. The tapas was excellent too.

One of our favourite places to go Lovely feel good ambiance Absolutely smashing staff Delicious tapas And a window seat to watch the world go by Just lovely 🥰

There was four in our party, and we visited on Saturday 18 May at around 4 o’clock. The setting is very quirky. It looks like you’re in the middle of an actual wine shop. Lots of bottles of wine that you can look at and buy if you want. There is a glass viewing point in the floor, of the actual seller, which you walk over to get to the bar. The bar top has little sparkly lights in it, which looks really cute. The tapas is amazing. There is over 30 dishes to choose from and we were going to order them all - it was just one of those days!!! But we were advised by the lovely waiter, that two or three per person is ample! So pleased we listened!!! We got three each and were very stuffed! We got a selection of potatoes bravas, the Camembert, chicken, prawns, nachos, bruschetta, fries, beef, mushrooms and meatballs. The potatoes and the cheese could have easily been shared with four people, they were big portions. My favourites were the prawns, chicken, nachos and the cheese, the mushrooms were a bit underrated- only creamy mushrooms nor garlic mushrooms, still nice but I wouldn’t order again (mainly as there is so many other options). We went at 4pm, and it was a lovely time to go, not overly busy, very relaxed and got the food as and when it was ready. If you haven’t been you need to, it is definitely worth a visit.

Never disappointed visiting this well stocked establishment! Always made very welcome, quirky surroundings, great selection of food, even better selection of wine!! One of the towns best kept secrets - highly recommended 💯

Friendly staff and very helpful, waited for food to be served but it was worth it as the food was delicious.

Great food, excellent wine selection.

Great tapas. Attentive service. A good choice of private booths and more public tables and comfortable chairs. Excellent for a coffee, glass of wine or cocktail, or a full meal. Very relaxed and informal. Excellent selection of wines.

So this is actually one of our favourite places in Penrith. The atmosphere in the venue is fantastic, the drinks and food are good and we do enjoy going there. However, the service is really poor……… not sure why but our experience ego date is: (1) have never once in around ten visits (since we moved to Penrith) been served at our table. The annoying part is we see the waiter going. Round tables asking if he can get anything for anyone….. but in all our visits this has never happened to us. We have to go to the counter and ask (2) so why? Is it because we are a same sex couple? Is it because of another reason So our dilemma it whilst we really do live this place the “ customer service” really lets it down……. I think my patience will run at some point …. But it’s Penrith and this place is a catch. Come on guys…… get it together a bit more! …. We really want to enjoy this. Smile… say hello and welcome…… would make our day 😉

When I walked in, I couldn’t believe how good it looked. On top of that, they give you great friendly service, and always are enthusiastic and happy to recommend something for you. Then there is the food, oh my goodness, I couldn’t believe how good the food was. It was mouth watering and all freshly homemade, but for me my favourite was the nachos. Oh how I loved them, and you could tell that they were homemade because they were still warm and bubbly. Oh it was amazing. I really would recommend this place for eating. If I could, I would give it a twenty star rating.

Make sure you ask for wine list so you know what you going to get charged

We stayed at the Corner Guest House, and the owner highly recommended Xavier's, and we were not disappointed. The food, drinks, vibe, and friendly staff have made Xavier's a must. Do it, you will not be disappointed. Taking into consideration what we ordered at our table of 4, the bill was very reasonable.

We had our daughters 21st birthday party here . Top team running it . Couldn't fault them from start to finish. Many thanks Xaviers 😊 🙏 👌👏👍

Cosy and warm place for good quality food & selected wine.

Fabulous place, great design and great atmosphere. Good selection of wines and cocktails. I am an artist and showed an interest in the period items and features and the owner very kindly took time out to discuss them with me, even though he was busy. We enjoyed it so much we called in on the following evening.

This place is an Oasis in Penrith. A perfect place for a glass of wine beautifully surrounded with a unique and intriguing atmosphere

Great bar. Great selection of beer and wine at fantastic prices . Staff were friendly. Would definitely recommend

We went in for an after dinner drink. Service was good and a lovely atmosphere. The wine was of good quality and worth the price. Lovely decor, the glass floor that allows you to look into the basement is a nice touch. I will come here again, thank you.

Cute place with good snacks and great wine selection

Strange. Advertises itself on its website as somewhere that serves fine wine and Tapas, but doesn’t serve tapas on a Sunday and is only open 4 days a week? Nothing on the website to say it doesn’t serve tapas on a Sunday, so when I booked here with my partner we had one drink and left without ordering any food as I felt like I’d been misled. Do you expect people to ring up and check whether you’re serving the food you advertise? The bloke running the place seemed to suggest they don’t serve tapas on a Sunday and that it’s sort of well known this is the case - which it may be if you’re from the area. I’m sure it’s a lovely place to eat, it’s nice inside, although the booths aren’t comfy - there’s absolutely no back support.

What a wonderful friendly place! Came for a wedding tea. Nothing was too much trouble (I have a dairy allergy) and the food was delicious and plentiful. Will definitely be back!

Fab tapas and cocktails, Ben makes the best pina colarda Ben n Jack fab bar men very polite and helpful

An unexpected discovery. Xavier's has a really good selection of fine wines both for drinking in and out (with corresponding and fair prices), run by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic owner who's prepared, given the time, to sit down an talk about taste. I came away with a couple of nice Burgundies (Chanson) but had to reign in my own enthusiasm there. The clientele was happy and relaxed. Xavier's has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. A definite stop-off next time we're down this way. We could not resist second visit later in the evening when we were more impressed with the decor and the considerable thought put into it, the warmth and companionability. We came away with a few mire bottles!

On my way home from Yorkshire and enduring a wind lashed and rain soaked motorcycle journey I decided to stop in Penrith for fuel and food. I spotted Xaviers and decided to have lunch there. What a fantastic decision it was. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the food was absolutely first class. I will definitely be back for a full meal and would highly recommend Xaviers.

Nice, relaxing place. I only had a coffee and cake but it seems to have food and a great selection of wine

Absolutely fantastic place to hang out either as a couple, with my family, or with friends. Wine choice is always on point, with very knowledgeable staff who can always recommend me the best choice. The food is also pretty special, and I've always been left feeling satisfied. Always look forward to coming back!

We’ve been coming here for the past 6 months since moving to the area and absolutely adore it. Easily the best bar in Penrith but it’s more than that. The food is authentic and excellent but the service is top notch. Ben and Jack always go the extra mile to make sure we are happy and catered for. The most recent visit, on arrival we were greeted with warmth friendliness and a bottle of wine already on our table which was a recommendation from Ben. It’s small bits like this that go a long way. Jack is very knowledgeable on cigars and their collection is excellent. We will always return as this place already has so many happy memories for us.

I come here most weekends and I'm never disappointed. The guys behind the bar are always friendly and they make a top notch whiskey sour. Great drinks, excellent decor *and* bloody good nuts.

Such a stylish gorgeous bar, everyone is so friendly and they'll even make cocktails that aren't on the menu, nothing is to much trouble for them. Fab place highly recommended, decor is stunning.

This has to be one of the unfriendliest places I have ever been. The food was good but the hospitality was so poor

Having walked past this place lots of times we decided to pop in, from the outside Xavier’s looks like a very smart posh wine bar, once inside you immediately feel comfortable and relaxed! It’s a lot bigger than you realise with nice window seats and cosy individual seating options, they serve breakfasts and tapas etc with coffees and tea, but their wine selection is very impressive indeed! Lots of things impress you as you look around, antique’s pictures etc but the bar itself is really good and if you look down you’ll realise there is a glass floor that covers the cellar area that holds the more expensive bottles, Very much worth taking the time to try it out.

Tapas all very good, £10 corkage on the wine you choose. We got pints instead Recommend the patatas bravas, one of the nicest I’ve ever had and huge portion

Excellent night: great service, great cocktails, great staff, and a great cigar selection. We got our selves into a pickle and missed out taxi. Kindly, one of the bar staff (we are sorry we've forgotten his name, too many cocktails. He has long hair, very friendly. Maybe Jack or James?) offered to give us a lift to the hotel. Above and beyond service in a beautiful venue. Thank u very much long haired friendly bar man xx

I last visited here back in 2019, & the decor is still impressive as before, however it was a big let down on the food & drink. For drinks, we went for a flat white & hot chocolate with cream & marshmallows, however the hot chocolate was barely warm. As for the food, we had scrambled eggs on toast, this being salty. We also had a salmon & cream cheese bagel, but the bagel was not toasted or anything, basically straight out of the packet, & very basic. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be visiting again!

I last visited here back in 2019, & the decor is still impressive as before, however it was a big let down on the food & drink. For drinks, we went for a flat white & hot chocolate with cream & marshmallows, however the hot chocolate was barely warm. As for the food, we had scrambled eggs on toast, this being salty. We also had a salmon & cream cheese bagel, but the bagel was not toasted or anything, basically straight out of the packet, & very basic. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be visiting again!

Always feel special and lovely place to relax with friends

We had a lovely tapas selection and several cocktails. Everything was lovely. The tapas menu is fab. I wanted one of everything. We weren’t rushed through our food and had a really nice chilled evening. We will definitely be back.

We visited on a very busy night near Christmas. Atmosphere is fantastic, great choice of drinks and we had food off the tapas menu which was brilliant great to be able to try lots of different things. Staff were very pleasant and helpful despite being very busy. We were advised on wine choice which was great as there is plenty to chose from. We will be back again

The food was fantastic and the staff are welcoming and friendly.

Visited here 2 times. Once before a couple of years ago, got order wrong and staff not very helpful. Tonight just not very friendly, especially manager! Will not be visiting ever again.

Disappointed with the service received. Wasn’t provided any menu. Overcharged for a wine we didn’t order, when questioned, told we were charged for a different wine however ‘it’s all the same anyway!’ Didn’t really understand this comment from the ‘manager’ and expected an explanation as to why we were charged for a more expensive wine that we never ordered! It’s a shame as we were planning to come back for dinner, however the service was so disappointing, we waited for over half an hour to be served (even though we were the only people in the there!) And to be faced with a bill for a more expensive wine we didn’t order - icing on the cake! We won’t be back and would not recommend.

Nice lovely stylish place. Highly recommended. Lovely surroundings.

We called here for a drink before going for a meal with my 12 year old son. The cocktails were so gorgeous that we called again after our meal. The staff were helpful and so friendly. They made a mock tail to order for my son and my Long Island iced tea was amongst the best I’ve ever had. If I’m ever back in Penrith this would be the first place I visit!

Very nice tapas and delicious wine

Great coffee, relaxed and friendly vibe

Lovely Sunday afternoon with girlfriends. Ordered the pornstar martini tree along with tapas. No faults with anything. Friendly staff.

Great choice of food. Great drinks choices. Great staff so helpful great decor. One of my favorites places in penrith.

Fabulous place. My first visit with friends and won't be the last. Staff were very friendly,helpful and well informed about menu and drink choices.Food was delicious. If l lived in Penrith l would certainly be a regular.

To echo what others have said, this is a gem of a place. Excellent service and a wide range of drinks.

Headline: This establishment is a MUST visit if you are in Penrith. Don't even think twice, just go! I would easily give this more stars if I could. We were visiting Penrith and intrigued by the description of Xavier's online, but it did not disappoint. We were served by Jack, who offered to make us any cocktail we liked. As we weren't cocktail experts, he asked us some questions to get an idea of what we liked, and we both ended up with cocktails we were really happy with. We tried a few of their wines as well, served by the impressively knowledgeable Ben - they really do have a massive wine collection - and were impressed by their choices for us. The tapas is excellent too. You really can't go wrong with camembert. And then we had a lovely chat about the Jubilee with the owner, James. Thanks so much to James, Jack, Ben and Clauda for a lovely experience. If we're ever back in the Lake District, Xavier's has been added to our list of return destinations!

Mediocre. The place was empty on a Sunday lunchtime. This should have been a warning to us! This place obviously does well with drinkers but how they manage to keep up the food side of things from what I saw is questionable. We were the only ones in the place and asked for 2 'Full Xaviers'. This took 40 minutes. The food was ok. Nothing special. On paying the bill I mentioned the seemingly long wait time, and the response was 'well you wouldn't want undercooked sausages would you?'!! Any cafe that takes 40 minutes to produce two full Englishes' won't be in business for long. I wouldn't like to consider how long we would have had to wait had it been remotely busy. Sadly, the only disappointment wasn't the food. Our server had food in his beard which was unprofessional. No condiments on the table. Had to ask for them. We asked for water for the table and were given one glass of water! Maybe it was to share??? We were not asked about any more drinks. Our plates were not cleared. On leaving the toilets were grim. They clearly hadn't bothered to clean them after a busy Saturday night. If you don't have a bladder and you like a drink this is the perfect place.

Mediocre. The place was empty on a Sunday lunchtime. This should have been a warning to us! This place obviously does well with drinkers but how they manage to keep up the food side of things from what I saw is questionable. We were the only ones in the place and asked for 2 'Full Xaviers'. This took 40 minutes. The food was ok. Nothing special. On paying the bill I mentioned the seemingly long wait time, and the response was 'well you wouldn't want undercooked sausages would you?'!! Any cafe that takes 40 minutes to produce two full Englishes' won't be in business for long. I wouldn't like to consider how long we would have had to wait had it been remotely busy. Sadly, the only disappointment wasn't the food. Our server had food in his beard which was unprofessional. No condiments on the table. Had to ask for them. We asked for water for the table and were given one glass of water! Maybe it was to share??? We were not asked about any more drinks. Our plates were not cleared. On leaving the toilets were grim. They clearly hadn't bothered to clean them after a busy Saturday night. If you don't have a bladder and you like a drink this is the perfect place.

This is an excellent cafe/wine bar. The staff are so friendly. I was driving when I visited with friends and I had a gorgeous mocktail. They also serve tapas, which is very good.

Very friendly wine and tapas bar cafe. Knowledgeable staff and reasonable prices

Only called in by chance on bank holiday weekend, what a lucky chance it proved to be. What a hidden gem this proved to be. Not only was the lunch menu superb but we found a treasure trove of Art Deco and mouseman artefacts, with the added pleasure of meeting the owner who was a devotee of all things Art Deco. The decor and ambience of the wine bar is such a pleasure and the care of the staff is such a marvel to find in this day and age. We will certainly be visiting again and would advise others to do likewise . Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you

A lovely relaxing environment. Amazing, friendly staff. My second visit, will definitely be going back and recommending. I went in for drinks and light lunch with friends loved it

Amazing place. In a small town like Penrith this is a true gem. Amazing selection of wines, beers on tap and cocktails accompanied by great tapas. Definitely worth to try every day when you are here!

Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff

Very friendly, nice interior, and good food!

always great service and quality food.

Stopped in Penrith on way to Scotland. Saw this wine bar and cafe and decided to have a coffee. Very friendly staff and lovely ambience.

Great selection of good wines and lovely coffee. Friendly staff as well!

Beautiful little spot for a glass or two of wine

Very nice place with a glass floor near the entrance showing off the wine cellar below. The wood panels around the booth style seats and lighting give the place an upmarket look, as do the prices... £22 for two glasses of wine. The wine was lovely but we were not given the option of looking at a wine list to make an informed choice.

Popped in for a coffee on our last full day in Penrith as it was closed earlier in the week and we weren't disappointed. We returned in the evening on our way back to our B&B and enjoyed a lovely glass of wine. The wines...

Having had a relatively poor meal at the local tapas, we moved on to Xavier for a few drinks. There was a great range of choice on offer and the bar staff took time to make recommendations and explain some of the beverages. Surprised it...

Longish wait for food and funny to see waitress dashing out to buy bread etc. Not as good as last time we visited.

Lovely food, friendly service and child & dog friendly. Went for Saturday brunch, enjoyed with a Bloody Mary. Expert wine advice.

Wine was delicious as was food. We loved it here we turned round for another bottle!!

Very nice place for a drink or two. Very helpful staff and good selection of wine and beer.

Best bar in town by a country mile. This is not just a bar but an experience!

Cosy Bistro / Cafe offering a wide selction of wines, spirits and beers . A varied food meniu and home made traybakes. Well furnished mixing modern and antique fittings. Covid secure

Great food! Lovely place a d lovely village

Was very quiet when we came in just for a coffee, but the staff were very welcoming and warming, nothing too much trouble.

Hard work! Started off well good friendly staff Slow at taking orders and horrendously slow with food considering we were the only 2 in with a food order Wine choice looked fabulous but driving. I wouldn't wright the place off until I give it 1 more go

A great place for atmosphere; and the quirky wine cellar is unusual.

We only happened to notice Xaviers as we were driving out of Penrith for the day, but liked what we saw enough to drop in later that evening for a glass of wine. The choice and variety on offer would satisfy any discerning connoisseur! The...

What class is all about. The decor, the atmosphere, the feel, the vibe! You walk in you feel special. Relaxed is a under statement. You come back again and they know your name, that is special and rare. I've been a chef of 27 years and I couldn't knock out the flavours of the burger I just had! Simply amazing. I only can give it 5 star's, I'd definitely give it more if it was a option. Plus dog friendly! Say no more. Thank you 😊

I have been in several times and it has been impeccable on all occasions they have an excellent range of wines and champagnes available by the glass far better than anywhere else locally. The service has always been friendly and attentive much more so than...

Exceptionally good burgers, great atmosphere, fine wine... What more could you ask for ?

Wonderful atmosphere, great food and really friendly staff. Will definitely be back! Thank you!

On our way up to Scotland to fish, we called in at the Norris shop for supplies and decided to have breakfast at Xaviers. They serve breakfasts up to 1 p.m. so this was very convenient. The breakfast was good quality and great tea as...

Popped in whilst staying in a local B&B for a lovely coffee in the afternoon. Really cosy and welcoming. Loved it so much went back in the evening for a lovely glass of wine. Lots of really nice wines for sale too. If I lived...

we have been here twice on a saturday lunchtime when it has been very quiet. Lovely decor, music and atmosphere, and the food is very good. What has let this place down, and I would agree with other reviews, is the terrible , dissinterested service,...

Really lovely little place,100% worth a visit if you're in Penrith! Well furnished, friendly staff and really chilled atmosphere for a couple of drinks!

Super wine bar with a small but delicious food menu. Slightly difficult if you have allergies or want dairy-free but manageable. Beautiful place which is made for relaxing in but also fascinating with its vast array of bottles on display both along a wall and down in the cellar where the fizzies are kept. You can view this from the clear glass beneath your feet. If you're lucky, you'll be told all about the James Bond collections - and their prices!

Excellent customer service good food

Lovely staff, tasty food and fantastic ambience!

First time here, and won't be the last. Came with friends for a catch up over drinks and dinner, really lovely relaxed vibe, comfy seats and friendly staff. Great drinks list too.

Have been twice and will go again. The food is excellent, the wine choice great and the ambience and staff, excellent. You must go.