Guidebook for Penrith
Food Scene
Four & Twenty
42 King Stsuperb bistro restaurant (1st from 126 in Penrith)
George and Dragon
Excellent ambience; same owner as Askham Hall
Askham Hall
Fine dining at its finest!
A family run Italian restaurant offering a variety of authentic Italian cuisine. Open Monday - Saturday all year round and open Sundays from April - September.
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Villa Bianca
Corney SquareA family run Italian restaurant offering a variety of authentic Italian cuisine. Open Monday - Saturday all year round and open Sundays from April - September.
Historic pub and dining in Penrith Once home to Richard III, this historic building dates back to the 15th Century and is replete with oak panelling and massive ancient fireplaces. DH are focussed on exceptional food with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal and local produce
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Dockray Hall is closed until further notice
Great DockrayHistoric pub and dining in Penrith Once home to Richard III, this historic building dates back to the 15th Century and is replete with oak panelling and massive ancient fireplaces. DH are focussed on exceptional food with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal and local produce
Penrith’s only Mexican restaurant. Now into its 8th year, Salsa has built up an excellent reputation for making Mexican cuisine using the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Located right in the heart of Penrith.
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Salsa Mexican Bistro
1 CastlegatePenrith’s only Mexican restaurant. Now into its 8th year, Salsa has built up an excellent reputation for making Mexican cuisine using the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Located right in the heart of Penrith.
A lovely character Restaurant standing on the fringe of Penrith's retail area, the restaurant combines a modern contemporary feel with traditional dining embracing the character you would expect in a market town like Penrith
Grants Of Castlegate
54 CastlegateA lovely character Restaurant standing on the fringe of Penrith's retail area, the restaurant combines a modern contemporary feel with traditional dining embracing the character you would expect in a market town like Penrith
All our food is homemade and freshly prepared by our in house chef’s and made from the finest local ingredients. The Lounge Hotel and Bar prides itself on our extensive Wine selection, Cocktails, Beers of The World and Premium Spirits, plus a range of non alcoholic drinks.
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The Lounge
16 King StAll our food is homemade and freshly prepared by our in house chef’s and made from the finest local ingredients. The Lounge Hotel and Bar prides itself on our extensive Wine selection, Cocktails, Beers of The World and Premium Spirits, plus a range of non alcoholic drinks.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Warehouse offers a unique edge to Penrith, offering something to suit everybody. Five outstanding bars; dazzling state of the art lighting systems; deluxe Karaoke Pod; luxurious environments; live bands; exclusive VIP booths: The only night club in Penrith, so you can be sure (!) that everyone will be there!
The Warehouse
43 BurrowgateThe Warehouse offers a unique edge to Penrith, offering something to suit everybody. Five outstanding bars; dazzling state of the art lighting systems; deluxe Karaoke Pod; luxurious environments; live bands; exclusive VIP booths: The only night club in Penrith, so you can be sure (!) that everyone will be there!
Tastefully selected wines and fantastic cocktails: a well stocked bar, regular events and music. Great personal service and stylish, modern surroundings for an enjoyable experience.
Foundry 34
34 SandgateTastefully selected wines and fantastic cocktails: a well stocked bar, regular events and music. Great personal service and stylish, modern surroundings for an enjoyable experience.
The Druids Arms is one of the oldest pubs in Penrith. It is a very friendly pub, well known for rock music. Serves a nice selection of pints, just a wee friendly boozer, no flashing lights!!
Druids Arms
28 SandgateThe Druids Arms is one of the oldest pubs in Penrith. It is a very friendly pub, well known for rock music. Serves a nice selection of pints, just a wee friendly boozer, no flashing lights!!
The General Wolfe is well known for fantastic party night atmosphere and karaoke/theme nights. They also offer a extensive value menu complimented with a weekly grill night and carvery.
General Wolfe Inn
7 Little DockrayThe General Wolfe is well known for fantastic party night atmosphere and karaoke/theme nights. They also offer a extensive value menu complimented with a weekly grill night and carvery.
The Moo Bar brings you Cumbrian Craft ale and world beers set in refurbished buildings in which you can enjoy the best beers, wines & ciders from around the world, as well as some of the finest spirits (some Cumbrian!) and extensive range of single malts.
52 King St
52 King StreetThe Moo Bar brings you Cumbrian Craft ale and world beers set in refurbished buildings in which you can enjoy the best beers, wines & ciders from around the world, as well as some of the finest spirits (some Cumbrian!) and extensive range of single malts.
Dappers Bar is located in the George Hotel and is a modern, vibrant bar where you can feast on food throughout the day and night whether you wish to enjoy light lunches, tapas or something more substantial. It's also the perfect place for morning coffees, a swift pint or a few cocktails. Contrasting with the traditional George Hotel, the bar has a contemporary yet comfortable ambiance. A great meeting place with friends; perfect for dinner or drinks.
Dappers Bar
20 Devonshire StDappers Bar is located in the George Hotel and is a modern, vibrant bar where you can feast on food throughout the day and night whether you wish to enjoy light lunches, tapas or something more substantial. It's also the perfect place for morning coffees, a swift pint or a few cocktails. Contrasting with the traditional George Hotel, the bar has a contemporary yet comfortable ambiance. A great meeting place with friends; perfect for dinner or drinks.
Xavier's
smart wine bar with an excellent selection of fine wines
Sightseeing
The imposing ruins of Penrith Castle have an intriguing history. It was begun in 1399, when William Strickland, later to become Bishop of Carlisle and Archbishop of Canterbury, added a stone wall to an earlier pele tower, primarily as a defence against Scottish raids
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Penrith Castle
Ullswater RoadThe imposing ruins of Penrith Castle have an intriguing history. It was begun in 1399, when William Strickland, later to become Bishop of Carlisle and Archbishop of Canterbury, added a stone wall to an earlier pele tower, primarily as a defence against Scottish raids
Dalemain is one of the most beautiful and impressive houses in the North West of England. The finely dressed pink stone of its Georgian façade glows magnificently in the sunlight. Yet hidden behind the ordered geometry of its Palladian architecture is the story of its past. Home of the annual World Marmalade Festival in March each year!
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Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
Dalemain is one of the most beautiful and impressive houses in the North West of England. The finely dressed pink stone of its Georgian façade glows magnificently in the sunlight. Yet hidden behind the ordered geometry of its Palladian architecture is the story of its past. Home of the annual World Marmalade Festival in March each year!
Little Salkeld Watermill is Cumbria’s only fully operational watermill producing stoneground organic flours by water power. It is a traditional 18th century corn mill, using the power of water to produce a range of all purpose breadmaking and baking flours. There is a charming cafe here!
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Little Salkeld Flour Mill
Little Salkeld Watermill is Cumbria’s only fully operational watermill producing stoneground organic flours by water power. It is a traditional 18th century corn mill, using the power of water to produce a range of all purpose breadmaking and baking flours. There is a charming cafe here!
Entertainment & Activities
Ullswater Navigation & Transit Co Ltd started operating steamer services in 1859, carrying mail, provisions and passengers around the lake. ‘Raven’ was built in 1889 at Rutherglen near Glasgow. ‘Lady of the lake’ was launched in 1877, and both vessels have been in service ever since
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烏爾斯沃特蒸汽船
Grisedale BridgeUllswater Navigation & Transit Co Ltd started operating steamer services in 1859, carrying mail, provisions and passengers around the lake. ‘Raven’ was built in 1889 at Rutherglen near Glasgow. ‘Lady of the lake’ was launched in 1877, and both vessels have been in service ever since
Named after the Ancient Kingdom of the Dark Ages, Rheged is one of the largest visitor attractions ever to open in Cumbria. It is an all weather, all year round visitor centre of national importance. Situated in Britain’s largest grass covered building, Rheged’s centrepiece is a six storey high cinema screen, the biggest 3D cinema screen in the northwest. There are a selection of cafes offering fresh food with a distinct Cumbrian flavour made using the best local ingredients. 9 individual shops within Rheged aim to include the best of the region, its activities, crafts people and food producers, and offer a varied collection of gift ideas both from Cumbria and furth
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Rheged
Named after the Ancient Kingdom of the Dark Ages, Rheged is one of the largest visitor attractions ever to open in Cumbria. It is an all weather, all year round visitor centre of national importance. Situated in Britain’s largest grass covered building, Rheged’s centrepiece is a six storey high cinema screen, the biggest 3D cinema screen in the northwest. There are a selection of cafes offering fresh food with a distinct Cumbrian flavour made using the best local ingredients. 9 individual shops within Rheged aim to include the best of the region, its activities, crafts people and food producers, and offer a varied collection of gift ideas both from Cumbria and furth
Tiny traditional cinema (movie theatre), owned and run by the local community
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Alhambra Cinema
47 MiddlegateTiny traditional cinema (movie theatre), owned and run by the local community
Arts & Culture
The Penrith Museum and Tourist Information Centre are housed in the former Robinson’s School, an Elizabethan building which was altered in 1670 and used as a school until the early 1970′s. The building is an ideal starting point for those wishing to explore Penrith.
Penrith and Eden Museum
42 MiddlegateThe Penrith Museum and Tourist Information Centre are housed in the former Robinson’s School, an Elizabethan building which was altered in 1670 and used as a school until the early 1970′s. The building is an ideal starting point for those wishing to explore Penrith.
Shopping
Since June 1847 Booths Supermarkets have been selling the best goods available, in attractive stores, staffed with first class assistants. It is a chain of high-end supermarkets in Northern England (mainly Lancashire and Cumbria). Booths is said to be the 'Waitrose of the North'. Booths compete on quality as opposed to just price.
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Boots
Since June 1847 Booths Supermarkets have been selling the best goods available, in attractive stores, staffed with first class assistants. It is a chain of high-end supermarkets in Northern England (mainly Lancashire and Cumbria). Booths is said to be the 'Waitrose of the North'. Booths compete on quality as opposed to just price.
The Toffee Shop in Penrith, Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District, has been making fudge and toffee since 1910. The taste of Penrith Fudge is quite unique and elusive to describe as that of a fine wine. Our delicious fudge and toffee is all home made on the premises.
The Toffee Shop
7 Brunswick RdThe Toffee Shop in Penrith, Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District, has been making fudge and toffee since 1910. The taste of Penrith Fudge is quite unique and elusive to describe as that of a fine wine. Our delicious fudge and toffee is all home made on the premises.
At the gateway to the Lake District, J&J Graham's traditional shop is situated in Penrith's Market Square. The current building dates back to 1880 and it is here J&J Graham's hampers are prepared to order. Graham's has an artisan bakery within where the chef, Alan Potter and his team bake bread, scones, pies, soup, quiches & honey glazed ham every day. Fortunately, here in Penrith, Graham's has on its doorstep some of the finest speciality food & drink producers in the Eden Valley & Cumbria who contribute to our gift hampers.
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James & John Graham
6-7 Market SquareAt the gateway to the Lake District, J&J Graham's traditional shop is situated in Penrith's Market Square. The current building dates back to 1880 and it is here J&J Graham's hampers are prepared to order. Graham's has an artisan bakery within where the chef, Alan Potter and his team bake bread, scones, pies, soup, quiches & honey glazed ham every day. Fortunately, here in Penrith, Graham's has on its doorstep some of the finest speciality food & drink producers in the Eden Valley & Cumbria who contribute to our gift hampers.
Maggie of Eden House of Cakes has been baking cakes and various other delights for over 30 years, so she has plenty of experience when it comes to baking the perfect cake. She makes cakes for every possible celebration.
Maggies Bakery
31 SandgateMaggie of Eden House of Cakes has been baking cakes and various other delights for over 30 years, so she has plenty of experience when it comes to baking the perfect cake. She makes cakes for every possible celebration.
Cranstons Quality butchers was established in the Eden Valley village of Kirkoswald in 1914 by Stanley Cranston
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Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Cafe Oswald's
Ullswater RoadCranstons Quality butchers was established in the Eden Valley village of Kirkoswald in 1914 by Stanley Cranston
Cranstons
10 King StParks & Nature
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Fabulous children's play area comprising a mini castle