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From down-to-earth dining to venues with a touch of luxury, the Cumbria Coastal Route offers a rich and varied food and drink scene to suit all tastes. Whether it’s fish and chips on the beach, ice cream on the prom, or a cosy café stop, you’ll never go hungry.
Refuel with hearty dishes in friendly local pubs and inns - many of which welcome four-legged friends to join in the fun. Wash it down with a local ale or gin, brewed at an independent microbrewery or distillery along the coast. You’ll also find a fantastic selection of restaurants showcasing seasonal ingredients sourced from the surrounding area. In Morecambe Bay, Cartmel is even home to two Michelin-starred restaurants!
After a day exploring, recharge at one of the many cafés and tearooms dotted along the route. From hidden gems in quiet villages to bustling spots in lively towns, it’s the perfect excuse to pause for a brew and a slice of homemade cake.
The route is also steeped in culinary heritage. Follow Cumbria’s spice trail from the harbour at Whitehaven, where spices were once imported and used in local specialities such as Cumberland sausage, Rum Nicky and Grasmere Gingerbread®.
Also on the menu are local specialities like potted shrimps from Morecambe Bay, and sticky toffee pudding in Cartmel.
Add one of the area's food and drink events to your calendar: from agricultural shows and farmers' markets to the popular Taste Cumbria food festivals, there's plenty of choice.
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Barrow-in-Furness
Express Bar & Lounge serving International cuisine, ranging from pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and a range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and coffee.
Silloth
A charming seaside tearoom serving tasty food and drinks, decorated throughout with vintage treasures, gifts, and treats. Famous for huge hot chocolates, said to be the biggest in Cumbria!
Newby Bridge, Backbarrow
At the heart of our hotel, you will find the Riverside restaurant. Our restaurant team will make your dining an experience to remember. The cuisine represents the best of modern British mixed along with classic cookery offering a fresh and modern…
Silecroft
Designed by award-winning Scottish Architects, Silecroft Beach Café on Silecroft Beach offers an idyllic setting to relax, recharge and enjoy some great food.
Ravenglass
Enjoy a well-rounded menu prepared by Muncaster’s very own Head Chef and team in our cosy courtyard café. We pride ourselves in sourcing local produce and catering to many dietary requirements.
Seascale
Built in the 18th century, The Strands Inn is a traditional Lake District pub in the beautiful Wasdale Valley.
Nr Kendal
Contemporary licensed café serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, meals and snacks. Shop selling local products, home accessories, gifts, toys and plants.
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
Why not take a break from your travels and relax in the warm, welcoming and nostalgic surroundings of our licensed ‘Station Tea Room’ just off the platform at Haverthwaite Station. Our home cooked menu includes our hearty Railwayman’s breakfast,…
Seascale
Award winning Fish and Chips by the sea including licensed restaurant.
Carlisle
From breakfast to lunch, coffee to cocktails, Bartons Yard Café Bar is the perfect place to meet, eat & drink.
Maryport
Recently re opened pub/ bar selling a wide selection of beers, ales, wine and spirits. Choose from our hand picked selection of drinks that you won't find anywhere else in town, including Hawkstone premium lager and cider, and Galway Girl, our Irish…
Maryport
Portobello brings simple, delicious wood-fired dishes to West Cumbria, where life is good anyway. It’s even better on wood...
Cartmel
L'Enclume is Simon Rogan's iconic flagship restaurant in the Lake District, where culinary creativity harnesses the powerful connection between food and nature.
Known for its truly unique offering in the UK restaurant scene, both for its warm,…
Grange-over-Sands
The Courtyard Cafe offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and specialises in local and seasonal food designed to incorporate the best local and seasonal ingredients, from our kitchen garden, the Holker Estate and our fantastic local suppliers. Our…
Whitehaven
Ravens Nest is a specialist tea, coffee, and cocktail bar. It’s a fun, friendly venue, with exclusive cocktails, quality hot drinks, and an exciting array of vegetarian food, to suit every guest.
Ulverston
The World Peace Cafe at Manjushri KMC - A great day out!
The peaceful atmosphere, beautiful walks, together with the unique Buddhist Temple on-site, makes it an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm. We are open…
High Harrington, Workington
The Galloping Horse in Harrington is a friendly village pub serving hearty food, great drinks, and warm Cumbrian hospitality—an ideal stop when exploring the nearby Lake District and beautiful west Cumbrian coast.
Ulverston
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…
St. Bees
Beach Road Bakehouse is located overlooking St Bees Beach. It is now under new management from Gina Goulding who runs a local bakery at Kells, Bakes by Gina.
Carlisle
The Carlisle Cathedral Café sits at the heart of the precinct in the footprint of the medieval cloister, with unrivalled views of the Cathedral and Precinct. A fantastic setting right in the heart of this ancient city, you can enjoy hearty food made…
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