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Elegant Dining in Carlisle at Davids Restaurant
Davids Restaurant in Carlisle has been dishing out a fine dining experience to Cumbrians for the last 20 years. Owner, Chris Austin, said his restaurant has tackled the challenges of 2020 head-on and diners will be delighted with the changes: “We worked very hard while the restaurant was closed to revamp all the inside spaces, […]

Racing Back to The Greyhound at Burgh-by-Sands
The Greyhound Inn in the Village of Burgh-by-Sands has long been a favourite with locals and is a stopping off point for walkers and cyclists setting off along Hadrian’s Wall. “We make everyone welcome whether they are locals or visitors,” said new owner Dean Foster. “We give the same warm welcome to everyone, that goes […]

Helping your business recover from COVID
Abitech solutions are the largest provider of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) services in Cumbria. The Workington company has over 18 years of experience in the industry, providing the best value for money hardware and software packages to suit any business. Don’t worry that your business is ‘too small’ to offer card payments, it’s cheaper […]

Amato’s – a Taste of Sicily in the city centre
2020 marks a double celebration for Rosa and Filippo Amato, it’s the 5th birthday of their popular family-run restaurant and the 60th anniversary of the family moving to Carlisle from Sicily. Amato’s sits in Carlisle’s historic quarter on the cobbles of Abbey Street, right by the gates to Carlisle Cathedral. It’s an atmospheric part of […]

Brizzi times at The Briery, Stainburn
Brizzi times at The Briery. Margaret Brizzi may be the new owner of The Briery in Stainburn but long-time locals and regular diners will recognise her familiar face. Margaret successfully ran the pub for fifteen years before retiring three years ago, during her reign at the helm the pub offered a renowned menu and held […]

Woodlands Tearooms in Santon Bridge – A Local Icon
The prospect of running the iconic Woodlands Tearooms in Santon Bridge was both exciting and daunting to new owners Kelly McGrath and Paul Nightingale. “We wanted to do something for ourselves, something we could do together, make our own and be proud of,” explained Paul. “My background is in IT and Kelly’s is accounting, we’d […]

Get Stranded in Whitehaven
The revamped Strand in Whitehaven is the perfect place to unwind after a busy working week but owner, Lindsay Bell, said its central location makes it much more than a place to gather on Friday and Saturday nights. “We are open from half eleven Wednesday through to Sunday and we’re more than just a bar. […]

Yellowjacket – World-Class Cocktails in Carlisle
Yellowjacket – World-Class Cocktails in Carlisle Yellowjacket on Warwick Road has recently undergone a funky revamp that’s as colourful as the cocktails they specialise in. The cocktail bar is the vision of Carlisle born Cameron Ellis who fell in love with the art of cocktail making while he was travelling: “I used to work at […]

The Best Cocktails from Yellowjacket
Yellowjacket is a stylish little bar in Carlisle run by Cameron Ellis who fell in love with the art of cocktail making while travelling abroad. He brought his skills back to Carlisle last year and his bar pits itself against the very best in the world. If inspiration takes hold readers might like to have […]

Chorizo, cheeses and churros
Set on the banks of the River Greta, La Rosa Roja offers stunning views of Skiddaw and Latrigg while dishing out the best of Spain with an authentic tapas experience. The historic Grade II listed building was left derelict after Storm Desmond in 2015 but new owners, Lindsey Berry and Peter Mounfield restored the premises […]