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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 […]
Only One Royal Yew
On a frozen winter night, The Royal Yew in Dean looks cosy and inviting. The bar is filled with chatting locals by the log fire and it looks like a traditional village pub but first impressions only give half the story, because The Royal Yew has carved out a unique reputation as a destination for […]
Get festive at the Queens in Warwick-on-Eden
Jenni Collins and Neet McFarlane recently packed up their life in Hertfordshire to take over The Queens in Warwick-on-Eden. The pair met working in the aged care industry down south but a change of direction brought them to the cosy community country pub on the outskirts of Carlisle. It’s an area Neet has always felt […]
Ennerdale – Our Wild Escape
The Shepherds Arms Why do tens of thousands of walkers attempt Wainwright’s coast to coast? The answer is quite simple… because it’s one of the worlds great walks. People flock from places like Australia and America for the famous walk and the Shepherds Arms, in the centre of Ennerdale Bridge, is where many weary walkers […]
From the Land of a Thousand Smiles
Star of Siam All too often the worst part of going on holiday is the jolt as your plane touches down under the grey skies of Blighty. If you came back from Thailand, you probably had a perfect holiday. Whether you swam in the azure waters, bustled your way through the roadside street stalls or […]
Top House – Love your Local
Top House – Love your Local It doesn’t matter whether you call it the Little’s Arms or Top House because everyone is welcome at the watering hole. It’s your local. Having completed the internal refurbishment, landlady Kath is delighted with the results: “The pub was looking tired so it was time for a freshen up. […]
St Nicholas Arms, London Road – Love Your Local
St Nicholas Arms, London Road – Love Your Local If you’re looking for a top-notch local pub then you really can’t go past The St Nicholas Arms on London Road. Alison Mitchell realised what a gem it was when she took over the pub earlier this year: “It’s one of the most beautiful pubs in […]
Casa Romana – Traditionally Italian. Proudly Cumbrian
Casa Romana Trends change quickly in the modern world and foods that were popular last week can seem little more than a fad today. S So when a restaurant has remained a firm favourite for 27 years they must be doing something right. Casa Romana, on Warwick Road, has served Carlisle families for generations and […]
