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A Cumbrian brewery has announced a three-year partnership with a Lake District charity. Crooked River Brewing Co has joined forces with The Lake District Calvert Trust, a charity dedicated to allowing people with disabilities experience the benefits of accessible outdoor adventure. Lake District Calvert Trust is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year.  As part of…

A food-loving couple who poured everything they had into their dream of opening a sourdough pizzeria are celebrating their most successful period yet. Partners Lucas Hogg and Caroline Davis have long been noted for their freshly baked produce from Peace and Loaf. But more recently, it’s their sourdough pizzas that have had crowds flocking to…

A £1m expansion to help a Cumbrian bakery boost its production has been completed. Bells of Lazonby said the expansion will also help support future growth. It has expanded its traditional bakery to support growing demand in production capacity and said the new space would improve efficiency as well as employee facilities. Home to one…

A Taste Cumbria food festival in Carlisle has been hailed a success by organisers. It was the second year for the event in the city and coincided with the Carlisle Fireshow. Held in the cathedral grounds and the newly-transformed Greenmarket, the event saw nearly 50 producers selling their wares, with local performers also appearing on…

Grasmere Gingerbread is collaborating with London’s Pick & Cheese outlets.

Two Lake District venues have been named among the top 100 pubs in Britain.

A Lake District cafe will be transformed into a fish & chip restaurant after a £1 million revamp, creating 50 jobs.

Several Cumbrian food and drink producers are celebrating after picking up Great British Food Awards. Launched in 2014, the Great British Food Awards put a spotlight on the finest artisanal food and drink across the UK. This year’s judging panel featured some of the country’s most influential chefs, critics, and food personalities, including Simon Rogan,…

A Cumbrian brewery has won gold for two of its beers at national awards. Kendal’s Bowness Bay Brewing was handed the accolades at the Indie Beer Awards 2025. The Indie Beer awards is organised by the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates, which represents over 1,000 craft breweries, suppliers, and associate members. Bowness’ Swan Blonde…

A popular Lake District restaurant is set to remain open.  Casa Bella, which operates from 22 to 26 Station Street in Keswick, will remain in the town under new ownership.  It comes after owner Andrew Stockwell, 65, announced plans to retire and close the business last month. The family-run restaurant was run by Andrew for…