The best restaurants in Penrith West Eden North West

As soon as we walked into this pub, we knew it was going to be good. A small, community run pub with 2 roaring log burners and a warm welcome! I ordered one of the cocktails, the berry one and it was delicious and my partner ordered the alpaca lypse and they let him keep the glass it came in. We then ordered our mains and both had the pie; it didn't disappoint. There was so much meat and the gravy was lovely. Pudding was also amazing; two big portions of syrup sponge and chocolate fudge cake. When we are back in the lakes, we will definitely be back!

l sampled the dish of the day, a risotto style pilau dish, it was well presented and absolutely delicious. l then shared a dessert which was equally scrumptious. l strongly recommend this place.

Great potato van Great Guy Very good location Plenty of choice for toppings Service with a smile too You can't beat a jacket spud

I hired Laura to be my florist for my wedding and was overwhelmed with how beautiful the flowers that she provided for my and the bridesmaids bouquet , button holes ,and table flowers. The quality and service she gave were brilliant and would highly recommend her.

Very good takeaway coffee. On our way into the Penrith Museum we passed this coffee ‘van’. The Museum didn’t mind us taking our drinks in as we looked around. A perfect pick-me up on a wet morning!

We are a walking group of eleven friends who arrange an annual trip and this year we were pleased to be in the Penrith area We were even more pleased to find a restaurant called Grants at Castlegate. The food and service were excellent and all our group were very happy with all aspects of our visit

Lovely selection of very fresh food.

Amazing baked goods can especially recommend the traditional pasty. It was that good I returned today to test another one 10/10. The cakes also taste better than they look and they look really good anyway. Sorry no pictures as I had eaten it all, every last crumb. 😃

The experience was incredible, the food is amazing, service is impeccable like always. This was our son’s choice restaurant for his 7th birthday meal. We are always welcomed so kindly and they go out of their way to give us a great experience. Thank you.

I’m really hesitant to give this place 3 stars because I want to love it, and I understand what it’s like behind the scenes at a café. But after visiting four times—three of which were disappointing—I don’t think I’ll be returning. The service is very slow. While others around us were being served and receiving their food, we hadn’t even been acknowledged. Maybe it’s just bad luck, but we were polite and clearly ready to order, so I’m not sure why. Drinks also take a long time—staff always apologise (they are generally very friendly), but waiting 20 minutes for a drink is frustrating. The food itself tastes fine, no complaints there. However, on my last visit, I ordered a cake that was forgotten. After waiting in line at the till to get someone’s attention, I reminded them, and they mentioned it needed to be heated due to the caramel topping—no problem, but of course, it took even longer. When it finally arrived, the top was burnt (not just browned, but charred), and the cake itself was barely lukewarm. It tasted nice, but after a few bites, I noticed a hair in it. The staff apologised and didn’t charge me, which I appreciated, but it was still disappointing. It’s a shame because the café has a great atmosphere and is clearly popular, but the slow service, forgotten orders, and little mistakes—like a hair in my food—make it an unreliable spot for a quick coffee or lunch. I wish I could give my usual 5 stars, but unfortunately, I just can’t.

I went with my mum as a treat for us both. I knew she’d appreciate the menu and she did - and I did. We took my patterdale terrier who sat quietly watching us enjoy every course. The wine advice was spot on, even with a sample to taste before we selected. Mum had the cheese soufflé, lamb and hogget finished off with crème brûlée that was crisp on top and beautifully smooth underneath. I had scallops and black pudding - I’d not had either before and thoroughly enjoyed them, next it was the venison suet pudding - delicious but I wasn’t so sure about the beetroot done in duck fat - the duck fat was too much for me but that’s my choice. Finished with dark chocolate soufflé and sauce with cherry crème fraiche ice cream. £69 for 3 courses each was amazing value for such good food, service and ambience. This is a pub that has a Michelin star. It’s not fine dining, it’s a pub. But what a pub.

We have been going to this lovely cafe for many years as it has a great atmosphere. The food is good and well priced with good sized portions all served with a smile and chat even when busy. You can tell a good cafe when they get so much repeat business.

Home cooked food, always piping hot and fresh.if shopping in Penrith we always eat here and have never been disappointed, it’s not high end but good basic and tasty food. The staff will go out of their way to accommodate requests and substitute items if available.

What a wonderful find. Great service, food. Lovely atmosphere. They couldn't do enough to help you. The lovely bit was the pin board with vouchers. If you need a brew, for whatever reason, there is one there for you. Such a kind hearted gesture. Wishing you every success

Called in for coffee and cake after mooching around the town. The cappuccino was lovely and strong and the pear and almond slice was very tasty