Both Penrith and Carlisle have a very wide range of places to eat. The surrounding villages have many pretty country pubs serving great food. We recommend booking a table in advance for eating out Friday and Saturday evenings.
The world-famous Sharrow Bay has a Michelin star restaurant and breathtaking views of Lake Ullswater Tel: 01768 486301
Best for evening meals:
The Fox
and Pheasant
"A fabulous pub" by the River Eden
Tel: 01697 472400
and
The Highland Drove
"A Real Country Pub"
Tel: 01768 898349