Cumbria Food Awards

James Cross, of Lake Road Kitchen, is a finalist in the Chef of the Year category.

The Schelly is a finalist in the Contemporary Restaurant of the Year category.

Helm at the Oak, Curthwaite, is a finalist in the Contemporary Restaurant of the Year category.

The Horse and Farrier in Dacre is a finalist in the Contemporary Restaurant of the Year category.

La Casita is a finalist in the Casual Dining Venue of the Year category.

Billy’s Bar and Restaurant is a finalist in the Casual Dining Venue of the Year category.

Bar eS Tapas is a finalist in the Casual Dining Venue of the Year category.

Peace & Loaf Sourdough Pizza is a finalist in the Takeaway or Street Food Trader of the Year category.

Khao Keang is a finalist in the Takeaway or Street Food Trader of the Year category.

Dosa Chaska is a finalist in the Takeaway or Street Food Trader of the Year category.

Yonder is a  finalist in the Cafe of the Year category.

Levens Kitchen is a finalist in the Cafe of the Year category.

Homeground is a finalist in the Cafe of the Year category.

Harry’s, Yew Tree Barn, is a finalist in the Cafe of the Year category. Its chef, Scott Fairweather, is a…

Our Farm is a finalist in the Sustainable Business of the Year category.

Lakes Brew Co is a finalist in the Sustainable Business of the Year category.

The Secret Table at Underscar, near Keswick, is a finalist in the New Business of the Year category.

Stable Coffee is a finalist in the New Business of the Year category

Cartmel Old Grammar is a finalist in the New Business of the Year category

Margaret Stobbart, of Dixons Rooftop Café in Whitehaven is a finalist in the Service of the Year category.

Joel Pennington, The Cottage in the Wood, is a finalist in the Service of the Year category. Jack Bond is…

Claire McClintock, Whytes Café Bar, is a finalist in the Service of the Year category.

The Factory Tap is a finalist in the Pub, Bar or Taproom of the Year category.

Crown and Thistle at Rockcliffe, near Carlisle, is a finalist in the Pub, Bar or Taproom of the Year category.

Witherslack Orchards is a finalist in the Drinks Producer of the Year category.

Pennington Spirits is a finalist in the Drinks Producer of the Year category.

Northern Pasta is a finalist in the Food Producer of the Year category.

Mr Vikki’s is a finalist in the Food Producer of the Year category.

Bells of Lazonby is a finalist in the Food Producer of the Year category.

Lovingly Artisan is a finalist in the Specialist Retailer of the Year category.

J&J Graham is a finalist in the Specialist Retailer of the Year category.

Caldbeck Village Store is a finalist in the Specialist Retailer of the Year category.

Crooked River Brewing Co is nominated in two categories of the 2026 Cumbria Food Awards. It is shortlisted in the…

The Forest Side is a finalist in the Acclaimed Restaurant of the Year category.

L’Enclume is a finalist in the Acclaimed Restaurant of the Year category.

Eden Yard Rapeseed Oil was a finalist in the Food Producer of the Year category in 2025. Eden Yard Rapeseed…

The Black Bull is a finalist in the Contemporary Restaurant of the Year category.  The former 17th century coaching inn…

The Meat Hook is a finalist in the Specialist Retailer of the Year category. Opened at the start of 2022,…

The Oak won the Contemporary Restaurant of the Year category. The Oak at Curthwaite is a modern fine dining pub…

Cloud Nine Kitchen is a finalist in the New Business of the Year category. We’re Bryony & Gemma, partners in…

The Pie Mill won the Food Producer of the Year category. Our traditional Cumbrian handmade pies are made using hand…

West Walls Brewing Co is a finalist in the Pub, Bar or Taproom of the Year category.   West Walls Brewing…

The Toffee Shop is a finalist in the Food Producer of the Year category. From our little shop in Cumbria,…

Lake District Wine won the Pub, Bar or Taproom of the Year category.  The world of wine can be a…

Basecamp North Lakes is a finalist in the Sustainable Business of the Year category. The sustainable farm shop, café and…

Crooked River Brewing Co is a small independent and award-winning brewery based in West Cumbria where we brew a wide…

Scott Fairweather, of Harry’s Cafe Bar, Yew Tree Barn, Low Newton, is a finalist in the Chef of the Year…

Farlam Hall is a finalist in the Acclaimed Restaurant of the Year category.  The former Gilpin Hotel chef Hrishikesh Desai…

Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant is a finalist in the Contemporary Restaurant of the Year finalist.  This pan-Asian restaurant in the…

The George & Dragon is a finalist in the Contemporary Restaurant of the Year category.  Owner Charles Lowther and his…