Meet Kendal’s artisan food and drink makers and sample some of our favourite treats on your next visit to this vibrant and quirky town. Kendal is warm and welcoming and full of wonderful cafes, restaurants, bars and foodie businesses. From micro-breweries to bakers and hot chocolate cafes to fine dining, you’ll find an atmosphere to suit you.
Life tastes great in Kendal
We’ve been catching up with some of the people behind our businesses to find out why they do what they do and what drives their passion. Find tasty inspiration for your next visit to Kendal…
Lovingly Artisan
Discover how Lovingly Artisan is on a mission to make the perfect loaf...
Find out more..Kakaw
Find out how Kakaw is introducing the delights of hot chocolate to Kendal...
Find out more..The Bakery at No.4
Discover the dedicated cake specialists at The Bakery at No.4...
Find out more..Method
Becks and Scarlett thrive on creativity at Method...
Find out more..The Deli @ 95
From Johannesburg to Kendal: Maxine puts a lifetime of skill into the Deli @ 95
Find out more..Roast Mutton
Roast Mutton is bringing the farmer and the customer together
Find out more..Gan Yam Brew Co
Good times and friends are at the heart of Gan Yam Brew Co
Find out more..Barrel House
Excellent beer guaranteed at the Barrel House
Find out more..Kendal Farmers' Market
Kendal Farmers’ Market is a melting pot of everything delicious
Find out more..Fold
Fold specialises in friendly faces and fantastic coffee
Find out more..Fell Bar
Fell Bar has created a community in the heart of Kendal
Find out more..Waterside Cafe
Magda at Waterside Cafe and Bistro is a vegan virtuoso
Find out more..Joey’s Cafe
Joey’s Cafe has you covered for coffee and personality
Find out more..The Moon Highgate
The Moon Highgate is a shining example of high quality Cumbrian cuisine
Find out more..Ginger Bakers
Lisa Smith crafts cakes for everyone at Ginger Bakers, Kendal
Find out more..Blind Bus Driver
The Blind Bus Driver knows the secret to a good cocktail
Find out more..John Farrer & Co
Rob Baines just can’t help but smell the coffee at John Farrer & Co, Kendal
Find out more..Wagtail Kitchen
Wagtail Kitchen makes the perfect pie
Find out more..Lakes Brew Co
Lakes Brew Co on a mission of flavour and fun
Find out more..Handsome
Great beer and perfect ambience make Handsome Bar the place to be
Find out more..The Garden Cafe
Garden cafe on a mission to win hearts and minds
Find out more..Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush brings great taste ‘to the masses’
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