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Carlisle Cathedral Café

Cathedral Café, Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

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About

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 right here in our kitchen with homemade cakes and scones, alongside a coffee, blended for us in the city by John Watt & Co.; a can of fizzy pop, made in Cumbria by Mawson’s; or enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your lunch – our exclusive ale – The 900 – is brewed up the road by the Carlisle Brewing Co.

The Café is a relatively new addition to the precinct and was completed in June 2020 as part of a project that aimed to bring the medieval Fratry building back-to-life. The project took over 10 years from conception to completion, and now offers a beautiful setting in the centre of Carlisle.

Carlisle Cathedral Café can provide catering for on-site meetings and events, please make contact to discuss your requirements.

Carlisle Cathedral Cafe has won multiple awards for its design as part of the Fratry Project, including the RIBA North West Award 2022, RIBA North West Project Architect of the Year 2022 and the RIBA National Award 2022.

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Guide Prices

Our menu, including pricing, can be viewed at https://carlislecathedral.org.uk/cafe/

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

* Our Cafe is open daily. Opening hours vary depending on the season, please visit our website www.carlislecathedral.org.uk/cafe/

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Seating
Accessible Toilet
Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Level Access

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Visa/Mastercard accepted

Catering

Breakfast available
Cash accepted
Cooked Breakfast
Licenced (table or bar)
Locally sourced produce
Snacks/afternoon tea
Special diets available
Vegan
Vegetarian

Children

Baby changing facilities
Children welcome

Groups

Facilities for groups

Property Facilities

Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Public toilets
Smoking not allowed
WiFi or internet access

Access Information

Dining

Audible alarm system

Baby changing facilities

Children's menu

Good contrast between the floor and walls

High chairs for children

Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users

Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe

Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:

Gluten free (coeliacs)

Lactose free (dairy free)

Vegan

Vegetarian

Restaurant / café well lit and suitable for people with sight impairments

Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

Entrance

Automatic door at the main entrance

Parking

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance

Route from the parking area to the entrance:

Flat (ie without steps)

Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:

Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

Carlisle Cathedral Cafe is situated in the heart of the city centre. Please note there is no public parking at the Cathedral, however there are many public car parks within a few minutes of the Cafe.

Public Transport Directions

BY TRAIN: Carlisle is on the West Coast Mainline, the Settle-Carlisle line and the Newcastle-Carlisle line. The Carlisle Cathedral Cafe is a ten minute walk from the station. BY BUS: The Carlisle Cathedral Cafe is a five minute walk from the central bus station.

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