food and drink...
It's in the way crops are grown, tended and harvested. In the way ingredients are selected, prepared and combined. The way recipes are tried, refined then tried again.
When so much dedication goes into creating something, it becomes a work of art.
Cumbria is full of such culinary masterpieces, from simple loaves from local bakeries to dishes in Michelin starred restaurants, real ale to damson gin. As well as there being so many specialities to try, there are so many places to try them. Whenever you come to the Lakes, make sure you're hungry.
What's on offer
Pubs & inns
Cumbria has an impressive collection of real ale pubs and a number of local breweries.
pubs & inns
breweries in cumbria
Restaurants & produce
The Lake District has a phenomenal number of restaurants priding themselves in the use of local produce
restaurants
local producers
Tearooms & cafes
From thirst quenching cups of tea to homemade cakes and sandwiches.
tearooms
the tea trail
Local produce, trails & tours
Water
The water in the Lake District is very soft, and makes for wonderful drinking water.
local bottled water
Cumberland sausage
Easy to recognise because, unlike other British sausages, it is not linked, but long and coiled, and sold by length or weight.
cumberland sausage
The Natural Producers
Our farm shops only sell what's in season, providing you with everything fresh from field to fork.
Cumbria on a Plate
Visit some of Cumbria's best artisan food producers. See and discuss how they craft their products as well as have the opportunity to sample some of the finest local food the Lake District has to offer.
more info about cumbria on a plate
A foodies tour of the region
Using this map
The red coloured areas on the map indicate the location of the food & drink establishments listed on this website. The darker the colour the more establishments there are in that area.More about this image
What's new?
A taste of Cumbria
Interested in reading more about Cumbria's food and drink? Each month Martin Campbell of www.Artisan-Food.com provides an insight into what's happening in the region.
a taste of cumbria
Funded by
The editorial content for the food and drink pages, including the "what's new" section and "a taste of cumbria" has been funded by Distinctly Cumbrian.
about distinctly cumbrian
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Distinctly Cumbrian is part of the Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency (CREA) and its team has helped over 300 local food and drink businesses in recent years. While you're planning your trip, why not make time to sample the finest seasonal local and regional produce?
alcoholic beverages
catering butchers
poultry, eggs & game
choclatiers
fresh meat
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