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Carlisle Cathedral Café
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 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* 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/Switch 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
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Map & Directions
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.
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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