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Beer Gardens: Five Of The Best
At the first sight of sunshine, put on the sun cream and escape to the country to enjoy a beer in the great outdoors. We found some of the best beer gardens in and around Carlisle to enjoy a cold one this summer. The Crown Inn Stanwix Probably the most unique spot in the city […]
Cocktails: Five Simple Summer Recipes
Now that the weather’s looking up, the long summer evenings were made to be savoured in the garden, with a cocktail in hand. We’ve got all your favourite spirits covered with these five simple recipes for cocktails, perfect for making your own concoctions at home. Lanique Lanique and Lime The lime’s bitterness is a […]
The Green Room at Rosehill Theatre marks its first year
The Green Room restaurant at Whitehaven’s Rosehill Theatre is celebrating one year of cooking up a treat for customers. The restaurant, which launched on 1 June 2017 as part of Rosehill’s £3m transformation that was previewed by HRH The Prince of Wales, has become firmly established as a first-class venue serving classic food prepared with […]
Hallmark Hotel: A Cumbrian Trainspotter’s Paradise
Train boffins looking for a tour of Britain’s historical railway sites can embark on the perfect break, relaxing in a home away from home at some of Hallmark Hotels’ most historic properties with long links to the rail network. Hallmark Hotel Carlisle sits just a porter’s stride from age-old train tracks, providing trainspotters with a great […]
Enjoy the newly-refurbished Hallmark Hotel Carlisle
There are few hotels in Carlisle that can boast such an enviable position. Just a short drive from the M6 and next to the main train station with trains every hour to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh, if you’re got business in the city, there’s no better place to stay – and if you […]
A Whole Lorca Love
May marks 18 months since Francisco Aparicio Hernandez brought a taste of the Granada cuisine to Carlisle, when he opened a Spanish restaurant in the city. In the unsuspecting setting of Botchergate, there’s a feast for the eyes and a treat for the tastebuds. Not only do the authentic dishes served at Lorca taste divine, but they look […]
Par Excellence at Scott’s Bistro
After more than 100 years of being members only, Carlisle Golf Club has opened to the public with its new restaurant Scott’s Bistro. The bistro is named in honour of club legend Syd Scott, the Club Professional at Carlisle Golf Club from 1946 to 1957. He was runner-up at The Open at Royal Birkdale in […]
First Class Dining At The Old Posting House
Whether you’re looking for a quiet pint or a hearty home-cooked meal, The Old Posting House delivers. This 400-year old coaching inn in the village of Deanscales, still boasts the original post boxes which are protected by English Heritage, beamed ceilings and period features which have been carefully preserved. Located 3.6 miles outside Cockermouth, unless you’re […]
Celebrate ‘Gin’-uary at the Bridge End Inn
Forget Dry January. This local pub is all about ‘Gin’-uary. A Dalston pub is proving a hit with G&T lovers thanks to the introduction of its new gin bar. 2017 was the year that saw the spirit shed its mother’s ruin reputation to become one of – if not, the – most sought after and […]
Crown Inn Glory
By Danielle Murphy The Crown Inn, Stanwix, originally opened as part of Carlisle’s famous State Management Pub Scheme, was known for many years as a bustling community pub, drawing locals and visitors alike. In more recent times though, people had begun to fall out of love with it, but, following a six-week renovation, new owners […]
