Cakes and Ale Carlisle. Spacious vintage tearoom with a large garden.
Serving a range of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, delicious homemade cakes and light lunches. With an idyllic secret garden, homemade cakes, local ales, a delicious menu (with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options!) and of course our classic brews and blends, we’re proud to be a warm, independent café that has grown to be a firm favourite with many in the city!
We are dog friendly and regularly host events collaborating with bookends book shop. We also serve a selection of alcoholic drinks including our Prosecco Afternoon Tea
Facilities
Cakes & Ale
In late 2016 the café became the start of the multi-venue State Management Scheme Museum and now features a permanent exhibition on the nationalisation of breweries and public houses in the twentieth century in Carlisle. The café is used for author events, book launches and is also available for private hire in the evenings.
Cakes and Ale joined the John Watt & Son family in 2022!
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Saturday: 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Sunday: 11:30AM – 4:00PM
Local Area
We’re located in the centre of Carlisle near to some of the most important local attractions like Tullie House, Carlisle Cathedral and Carlisle Castle.
How To Find Us
We are situated in the heart of Carlisle’s historic quarter within the walls of a fine Georgian house alongside one of the country’s (largest and arguably most magical!) independent bookshops,
