Food/Drink North West

The North West of England is a great haven for foodies, in fact for over twenty years, it has been the host of the World Pie Eating Championships. The competition takes place in Greater Manchester and in recent years has featured both meat and vegetarian pies, currently the world record for the quickest time to eat a pie is 22.53 seconds!

Staying in the North West will guarantee you some incredible pies, they are a region that takes their pastry very seriously, but that isn’t the only dish that originates in the region.

One of the most popular meals is the Lancashire hotpot, a slow cooked meal that is made with a mix of meat and vegetables and covered with sliced potatoes. Have you even really been to Lancashire if you haven’t sampled a real Lancashire hotpot? If that doesn’t have you salivating, how about their other famous export, the Cumberland sausage? This famous peppery pork sausage comes from the area of Cumberland and unlike what you usually think of when you picture a sausage often comes in a circular coil that can be up to 50cm long!

For those of you that have a sweet tooth, be sure to try an Eccles cake. This flakey pastry treat is full of sweet sticky dried fruit and topped with sugar. You can find them all over the country, but they always taste better in the north west!

Wherever you travel in the north west, you’ll find a whole host of traditional delicacies, Cheshire cheese for instance is popular, it is one of the oldest recorded cheeses in Britain and as such, the International Cheese Awards are regularly held in the region.

The North West’s food and drink culture is thriving, there are new restaurants, bars, gastropubs, micro breweries and cafes popping up all over the area and Manchester in particular is establishing itself as one of the UK’s most exciting destinations for food and drink.

Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find in the North West, the region is very diverse with international cuisine from all over the world right on the doorstep. Whether you want to go for an Italian or try some Vietnamese, you’ll find it all here.

Local produce is at the chefs’ and cooks’ fingertips with the coast and the countryside producing a whole range of delicious ingredients. Try some gin distilled in Liverpool, or asparagus grown on the Wirral, or perhaps, if you’re into seafood, you might want to sample shrimp from Southport. You’ll find the menus and markets of the region are proud to offer visitors the chance to try some home grown dishes.
From fine dining to afternoon tea, you’ll find it all here, the area is packed with options to suit any mood and taste. The bigger cities have plenty of specialist establishments offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, as well as being able to adapt their menus for anyone else with a dietary requirement. You’ll find recognisable high street chain establishments and smaller independent places, all of which are dedicated to being as accessible as possible, you’ll find a list of them below.

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The Wild Olive

Address

Croft Foot, Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1AH

Telephone
01946 725999

info@thewildolive.co.uk

Gosforth

Cafe and pizzeria serving rustic Italian food, coffee, lunches and afternoon tea. Wood fired pizza oven. Children's play area. Friendly atmosphere. Outdoor seating area.

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No 17

Address

17 Park Road, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7AD

Telephone
015395 64831

kc@no17parkroad.com

Milnthorpe

No. 17 Restaurant and Lounge is a contemporary style eatery with a relaxed atmosphere.

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Lanercost Tea Room

Address

Abbey Farm, Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ

Telephone
016977 41267

info@lanercosttearoom.co.uk

Brampton

In the converted outbuildings to the original Abbey Farm is a fabulous Tea Room, Gift Shop and Hadrian's Wall Visitor Information Centre which makes it an ideal start to your journey to explore the World Heritage Site.

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The Old Engine House

Address

West Walls, Carlisle, CA3 8UF

Telephone
01228 510741

theoldenginehouse@gmail.com

Carlisle

Quirky coffee shop

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Skinny Gorilla

Address

20/21 St. Cuthberts Lane, Carlisle, CA3 8AG

Telephone
01228 319751

mychellecole@hotmail.com

Carlisle

Fully licensed cafe/bar, tapas and mediterranean cuisine, with regular live music evenings, private functions also catered for.

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The Crown Inn

Address

Broadfield, Southwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0PT

Telephone
016974 73467

nick.pinnell@yahoo.co.uk

Carlisle

Country pub with adequate parking. Serving freshly prepared food and fine drinks in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

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Mizu Pan Asian Cuisine

Address

The Lodore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UX

Telephone
017687 77285

lodorefalls@lakedistricthotels.net

Keswick

Brand new for April 2018! Elegant Mizu offers diners an authentic Pan-Asian restaurant experience, serving Japanese, Malaysian and Thai-inspired dishes, freshly prepared from the finest ingredients with a Lake District twist.

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Roof Top Cafe

Address

Dixons Department Store, 10 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7AL

Telephone
01900 842 842

gordonosbaldestin@dunmailpark.com

Whitehaven

Located on the top floor of Dixons Department Store in the heart of Whitehaven, the Rooftop Café boasts award winning design, fresh home made food, speciality coffee and great facilities.

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The Moon Highgate

Address

129 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4EN

Telephone
01539 729254

info@themoonhighgate.com

Kendal

The Moon Highgate is situated in an old building which has been carefully and tastefully updated into a contemporary restaurant set over two floors in the heart of Kendal.

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The Wheatsheaf Inn

Address

Brigsteer, Kendal, LA8 8AN

Telephone
015395 68938

info@lumleyfeebunkhouse.co.uk

The Wheatsheaf is a delightful village Inn, recently refubished, tucked away in picturesque Brigsteer. We offer a friendly welcome, fabulous food & great local ales.

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Shanghai Shanghai Oriental Restaurant

Address

Unit 11, Portland Centre, Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1NT

Telephone
01228 548403

allenshanghaishanghai@yahoo.co.uk

Carlisle

The best and biggest oriental buffet restaurant in Carlisle, set in comfortable modern surroundings.

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The Plough, Lupton

Address

Cow Brow, Lupton, Cumbria, LA6 1PJ

Telephone
015395 67700

info@theploughatlupton.co.uk

Lupton

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The Castle Bar

Address

14, The Market Place, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NQ

Telephone
01900 829904

castlebar14@hotmail.co.uk

Cockermouth

The Castle Bar is set in the heart of the old Market Place in the beautiful gem town of Cockermouth.

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Plato's

Address

No 2 Mill Brow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AT

Telephone
01524 274180

hello@platoskirkby.co.uk

Kirkby Lonsdale

Modern restaurant with bar and 8 rooms. Centre of the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale.

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Francine's Coffee House & Restaurant

Address

27 Main Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DX

Telephone
015394 44088

eat@francinesrestaurantwindermere.co.uk

Windermere

Continental -style restaurant and coffee house.

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Lake View Restaurant

Address

The Lodore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UX

Telephone
017687 77285

leah@lakedistricthotels.net

Keswick

Dine in our 2 Rosette award winning Lake View Restaurant at the Lodore Falls Hotel.

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