If you are looking for some brilliant establishments to enjoy a sit down meal in during the festive period and beyond, then look no further. 

We have picked out the 5 best places to eat in the local area.

Farrers Tea & Coffee Shop, Kendal

The Westmorland Gazette:

In the centre of Kendal, Farrer’s is an independent, family run shop & cafe serving delicious breakfast, light lunches, afternoon tea and a generous selection of homemade cakes and scones in a warm and friendly atmosphere. 

Steeped in history and tales, this stunning grade two listed 17th century building is the original Farrer’s Tea & Coffee House, where for over two centuries, they have been dealing in fine selected loose leaf teas and fresh roasted artisan coffee.

Alongside the cafe, there is a shop and deli stocking freshly roasted coffee, many local products, confectionary, preserves, wine, homewares, ceramics and gifts.

Phone: 01539 731707

Website: www.farrers.co.uk

www.farrers.co.uk 

The Hot Mango Cafe, Ulverston 

The Westmorland Gazette:

Here at The Hot Mango Café, we serve a tasty range of breakfast and lunchtime dishes in our welcoming, friendly café.

Take-away is also available. We only use local produce from local suppliers.

We have a handy lunchtime collection service through Ulverston Eats from 9:30 am–2:30 pm.

We also host a very popular bistro night on Friday and Saturday evenings. Take a look at our menus and be sure to book a table to avoid disappointment! We don't sell alcohol on site; however, bringing your own bottle is permitted!

​Come and enjoy fantastic food in a great atmosphere! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Open Monday-Sunday 9am-3pm

Phone: 01229 584866 

Website: www.thehotmangocafe.co.uk 

Number Nine Bar & Restaurant, Kirkby Lonsdale

The Westmorland Gazette:

Number Nine Bar & Kitchen is a small intimate setting, perfect for getting together with family or socialising with friends. Our family owned restaurant serves up tapas style small plates with some larger heartier options as well. We take inspiration from around the world with flavours from Mexico to Thailand, and even some Great British classics. There is something for everyone.

Our drinks menu also offers up things to tantalise your taste buds with a hand picked wine list with wines from award-winning vineyards, as well as hand crafted cocktails put together by our experienced owner.

We will be offering 50% food throughout January and into February all day, everyday. We will be continuing our Happy Hour, which runs all year round, Tuesday–Friday 9pm-10pm & Saturday 4pm-5pm. During winter, we have also introduced our bottomless cheese fondue. For £35 per person, you get bottomless fondue AND bottomless house wine for 1 hour 30 minutes. We offer this on certain days and certain times and our socials have all the details.

We cater for all occasions and set in Kirkby Lonsdale, we are easy to get to from The Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales. We are also dog friendly, so perfect to pop in after a long walk with your four legged friend. Come and visit us soon.

Phone: 015242 98002

Website: www.numberninekirkby.co.uk

The Village Inn, Newton

The Westmorland Gazette:

Welcome to the Village Inn in Newton, a traditional country pub with a relaxing atmosphere. The Village Inn is located in the rural village of Newton, Cumbria.

We're roughly a 10 minute drive from the local towns of Ulverston and Barrow in Furness, and aproximately 5 minutes from the sandy beaches of the famous and popular Coast Road, which overlooks Morcambe Bay.

Owned and run by Jason and Chloe who provide a first class warm and welcoming dining experience, using locally produced and sourced fresh produce, we make all of our guests feel part of the familly and children are always welcome.

Come dine with us soon, we look forward to your visit.

Phone: 01229 462000

Website: www.villageinnnewton.com

Poppies Café, Ulverston

The Westmorland Gazette:

Poppies Cafe & Bistro has been a firm favourite in Ulverston's town centre for over 15 years. In late 2018, a change of management brought a new guy to the helm.

Steven Hartley is a local chef with over 22 years of experience in a wide range of catering establishments across the country. Alongside a fantastic team of staff, we aim to provide the wonderful people of this town and it's visitors with a great range of foods and drinks, which has been responsibly sourced and prepared in house giving our customers a homely experience in cosy surroundings, backed up by an awesome playlist.

Phone: 07305712476

Website: www.poppiesulverston.co.uk