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Grants Of Castlegate

British • Penrith
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4.7/5
(01768) 895444 54 Castlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HY (01768)8…Show
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Modern British bistro and wine bar housed in a Victorian building in Penrith.
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About Grants Of Castlegate

Grants of Castlegate in Penrith is a modern British bistro and wine bar with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s housed in a characterful Victorian building with a small, sheltered garden to the rear. Chef-patron Stephen Tierney has worked in hotels and restaurants in Scotland, London, Miami, Alaska and Australia and he draws on that experience to produce carefully cooked dishes based around the best local ingredients. The menu is vegetarian friendly with vegan option too and as well as fine wines and local beers there is a large selection of spirits and liqueurs, including single malts.  Grants of Castlegate is open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday and lunch at weekends along with a Bottomless Prosecco Afternoon Tea on selected weekends. They also have a furnished holiday let available if you wish to base yourself in Penrith and explore the local area.  

Sugarvine
4.7
Food 4.9/5
Service 4.9/5
Atmosphere 4.3/5
Value for Money 4.6/5
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Opening Times
Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed 17:30 - 23:30 —
Thu 17:30 - 23:30 —
Fri 17:30 - 23:30 —
Sat 17:30 - 23:30 —
Sun 17:30 - 23:30 —
Open Tuesday evenings July 23-August 27.
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Mark Rudhall
As always the food and atmosphere was excellent. We had the Christmas menu which had a lot of choice for the starter, main and dessert. The new wine list is extensive and the Malbec was divine. We will be going back soon.
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Patricia Coop
As usual a fantastic meal & great service. Our starters & main exceeded expectations. Steve’s food just gets better & better
5.0
D Dagger
Visited recently to celebrate my husband's birthday. Staff were very welcoming and the food was delicious. Enjoyed all three courses with good wine . Would definitely visit again if in Penrith and would recommend it.
Andy Hall
We happened to come across Grants whilst on a stay over on the way to Scotland travelling from Leicester. Originally we had booked the table for late evening but our circumstances changed and even though they were fully booked, they managed to fit us in if we agreed to vacate within a certain timeframe. They expedited our order to give us the maximum experience. The staff were very attentive and helpful and gave us recommendations for each course. The food was superb I had the Halibut it was lovely others had the turkey dinner and one had the garlic and Chilli prawn risotto. The puddings were superb the sticky toffee pudding and the apple crumble with damson sorbet was amazing. We really enjoyed all the food and the staff made it a great meal and even recommended where to get breakfast in the morning, which also was great. Next time we are passing we will be back.
John Sheridan
It’s always been an easy option, when staying near Penrith, to walk to a local pub for a meal but after a bit of research we drove to Penrith. We certainly made the right decision. Friendly staff, great food ( beef cheeks and the filet steak were cooked beautifully) Would certainly recommend Grants of Castlegate to anyone staying in the area
Tanya
Absolutely amazing food and service every time, we absolutely love it here, the food is just amazing and the staff are lovely and very friendly, just wish I lived closer as we would be here all the time. Penriths little Jem for fabulous food.
J Pearson
My meal at Grants was excellent as was the service. I was surprised by the lack of people on a Friday night because the quality of the producd and chefs skills are 5/5. The wine selection is outdated and the interior.
J Pearson
My meal at Grants was excellent as was the service. I was surprised by the lack of people on a Friday night because the quality of the producd and chefs skills are 5/5. The wine selection is outdated and the interior.
Ian Tupling
My wife and I diner here on a quiet night, but as before the food and service was very good, good choice of drinks so we will be back again within the near future.
Kevin
Food and service great thanks again
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Grants Of Castlegate File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 31
Booking policy Reservations preferred
Best seat Tables 1, 9 and 10
Max group booking size 30
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 4
Outside dining details Two bistro tables for 2
Overnight accommodation available Yes
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £25
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £30
House wine price £20
Wines available 14
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering No Halal Food
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
High chairs Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Drink without food Yes
Outside catering services Yes