Location: Kirkby Stephen
Top Restaurants in Kirkby Stephen
Top 10 restaurants in Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom (UK)
Kirkby Stephen (/ˈkɜːrbi ˈstiːvən/) is a civil parish and small market town in Cumbria, in North West England which historically, is part of Westmorland. The town is located on the A685, surrounded by sparsely populated hill country, and about 25 miles (40 km) from the nearest larger towns, Kendal and Penrith. The River Eden rises 6 miles (9.7 km) away in the peat bogs below Hugh Seat and passes by, almost unobserved, on the eastern edge of the town.
Things to do in Kirkby Stephen
1. Fat Lamb Country Inn and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By Floridafanatic14 - Long Melford, United Kingdom
Over 3 nights the food was excellent.Mushroom Risotto was moist and the Belly of Pork so tender. Good choice of meals on main menu plus several daily 'specials' Very cosy bar/dining area where dogs are allowed. Also lovely garden area and dining room.
2. Swanson House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Swanson House offers the highest quality local fresh produce, cooked to perfection. From Deer n'Dexter venison, to Bessy Beck trout and Wensleydale blue cheese, dishes combine classic English ingredients with modern flavours and techniques. To ensure all food is as fresh as possible, Swanson House is committed to a small, perfectly balanced monthly menu, supplemented by a calendar of special events. Our restaurant is fully licensed. Dining is by advance reservation and selection only. Private parties are welcome. Swanson House welcomes vegetarian guests.
Reviewed By Katherine408 - Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom
Excellent home cooked food nicely presented. Small restaurant. Need to pre order 24 hours in advance
3. Bay Horse Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Tim S - Penrith, United Kingdom
The atmosphere is Muzac free friendly and welcoming the service excellent and unobtrusive and the food is just as good. And it's most reasonable
4. Kings Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Pub with rooms and restaurant in Kirkby Stephen (by the way - type of cuisine above does not accept any entry)
Reviewed By olibot - Durham, United Kingdom
We called in here for dinner on the way to Manchester. To be honest we tried other establishments before here and because we hadn't booked they didn't want our custom. So are hopes weren't hugely high when we saw the menu we weren't expecting much. But it wasn't bad at all. Although even for a Monday evening they had sold out of a couple of main items. What we had was delicious, especially the onion rings. It started to fill as we were leaving.
Certainly wouldn't mind going again.
5. Mango Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By sandraemma9 - Cornwall, United Kingdom
Visited this restaurant on Saturday night, was busy but found us a table. The meal was lovely, very quick service but atmosphere and decor needs sorting. Lighting could do with dimming a little and could to with a coat of paint. Couldn’t fault the service
6. The Mulberry Bush
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
Popular Cafe/Bistro in centre of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria.
Reviewed By JS&BS - UK
We ordered 2 fish, chips and mushy peas and 1 scampi, chips and side salad. All were large platefuls, clearly freshly cooked and served piping hot. There was a good selection of home made cakes that looked very good but after the substantial main courses none of us could manage a dessert.
Decor is nothing special, but all is very clean and staff are friendly. Probably the best choice in the area for a moderately priced lunch.
7. Century Chinese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Barb W - Keene, Virginia
Back to the Century Chinese restaurant and it's really delicious food. We dream about the food when we are away. We eat everything prawn on the menu and all is wonderful. Every time we come in the staff is so welcoming and remember what we want even before we tell them. I am always impressed that they remember I want " no onions". We always use Takeout but they have a nice eat in restaurant upstairs where our friends go on special occasions.
8. Brough Castle Icecream Parlour and Tearoom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Rai S - Carlisle, United Kingdom
It's set in an absolutely gorgeous location, and the play area outside for kids is great, but that's about all it has going for it. It's expensive, the ice cream's nothing special (the cookie one that my Nephew had was absolutely disgusting) and there's too many tables squashed into a small space!! Apparently the banana waffle was very good, and I must say it looked it.
It's got the potential to be amazing, the idea's good and as I say, location is perfect, but it needs more attention to detail, and better ice cream! Wouldn't mind so much paying the excessive prices if it was better than your average shop bought stuff.
And as someone else has previously stated, staff weren't friendly - it was almost as if you were being a nuisance to them by going in.
9. The Archway Fish and Chips
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By happytimes23 - Sunderland, United Kingdom
We visited here on the way back from the lakes,stopping off we opted to eat in here
All three staff in a male, and 2 females were very friendly
All 4 meals good, fish dishes superb
Definite return on our next Lakeland visit
4 meals and drinks around £26
10. Restaurant At Augill Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Charmagne72 - Alameda, California, United States
Every morning they have a full English breakfast. Sooooo yummy!!! Best I had in all of England. Plus, you can have the kitchen get you snacks later in the day. I cannot wait to come again and have their afternoon tea as it looked fantastic!!
