Our Restaurant

The Castle Dairy Restaurant and Art Gallery offers a unique dining experience in Kendal’s oldest inhabited building. Staffed by Kendal College apprentices and watched over by chef Chris O’Callaghan, the restaurant provides exceptional food, surrounded by local artwork, in a truly unusual setting. In December 2015 the Castle Dairy was caught up in the wrath of Storm Desmond. Thanks to South Lakeland District Council, English Heritage, Savoy Educational Trust, Lakeland Vintners and Kendal College, our Grade I listed building, which dates back to the 1500s, has reopened with a new-look, but the same authentic and historic charm that makes it quite unlike any other dining venue around. We now offer a range of Unique Experiences at the Castle Dairy! Click for more info.

Fine Dining in Kendal at the Castle Dairy

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Opening Times

Wednesday to Saturday

Morning Coffee: 10am-2pm
Lunch: 12pm - 2pm
Dinner: 6pm - 9pm

Festive Openings

We are open Tuesday evenings through December, as well as the evenings of the 28th, 29th & 30th December. We also have a planned closure from 1st January - 23rd January 2019.                          

Book a Table

The fastest way to make your reservation is by booking  Online.

Alternatively please do call us on 01539 814756 to book your table.

Booking is advisable.

Please call for last minute availability and/or groups of 6+.

We are delighted to cater for large groups and can accept parties of up to 40 people.

For Booking Terms and conditions click here.