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The Halston – Inside Carlisle’s culinary gem: sizzling grills, unique tapas and chic cocktails
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Afternoon tea with the family, cocktails with the girls and date night dinner – this hotel does it all.
The Halston is the place to eat and drink in Carlisle – whatever the occasion.
The hotel is home to award-winning apartments, a gym, and events and meeting spaces, but you don’t have to stay there to enjoy its lush surroundings.
Housed in one of the city’s most celebrated and impressive Edwardian buildings, you’ll find two bars and restaurants offering something for everyone.
Across the board, the focus is on fresh and local ingredients served alongside high-quality coffee and wine.
Book a table for brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or drinks, and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
Penny Blue
Penny Blue describes itself as a ‘stylish and contemporary place to eat and drink’ and we couldn’t agree more.
Between their tapas offering on Tuesday and Thursday, their Sunday Roast and their lunchtime specials, there’s always a reason to go back.
We’re big lovers of small plates at HLN, so the Tapas Tuesday/Thursday offer of three plates for £20 really piqued our interest. Our tapas combo of dreams? Pan-fried Pichana Steak Slices with a Chipotle Dressed Salad, Burrata, Pecan and Pear Salad and Garlic Mushrooms on Toasted Brioche – our mouths are watering.
If a Sunday Roast is more your thing, then you’ll be pleased to see that Penny Blue boasts four different meat options and a nut roast for the veggies. Of course, the most important question when it comes to a Sunday Lunch menu is, do they have cauliflower cheese? We are pleased to report, they do…
HLN TOP TIP: Start your meal with the Brie Mousse, Pear & Apple Chutney and Sea Salt & Rosemary Straws from the nibbles menu – the ultimate amuse bouche.
Bartons Yard
For something a touch more casual, Barton’s Yard is The Halston’s in-house coffee bar, serving locally roasted Farrer’s tea and coffee, alongside breakfast, lunch and cocktails.
It’s a cosy, dog-friendly spot, ideal for catching up with friends for lunch. We’ve looked over the menu and can confirm that the ultimate girl-lunch of Caesar Salad, chips, and a Diet Coke is available.
For special occasions, Barton’s Yard prides itself on its afternoon tea. We’re obsessed with the ‘free flow’ option, which includes a full afternoon tea served with 90 minutes of free-flowing Prosecco.
You can choose from classic or vegetarian sandwiches and savouries, all served with a selection of sweet treats. Menu highlights include the Pea, Parmesan and Asparagus Soup bringing something a little bit different to the traditional afternoon tea, and we can’t stop thinking about the Raspberry and Pistachio Macaron. Insert drooling emoji here.
FESTIVITIES AT THE HALSTON
Christmas Party Nights 2024
Level up your Christmas party at The Halston this year.
Last remaining dates: Thursday 12th, Thursday 19th, Friday 20th & Monday 23rd December and Saturday 4thJanuary
Price: £60 per person
Ticket includes:
- Arrival fizz
- Three-course meal
- Entertainment
- DJ and sax
- Tables of 10 or 12 guests
NYE Black & White Party
See the year out in style at one of Carlisle’s most luxurious hotels.
When: Tuesday 31st December 2024 from 6.30pm
Price: £75 per person
Ticket includes:
- Fizz and canapés
- Two-course meal
- Late-night bacon rolls
- Casino tables
- Live vinyl DJs ‘Gaz & Daz’ (Adam Teasdale and Gill Wadeson)
EXPLORE DRINKING AND DINING AT THE HALSTON
The Halston Hotel Carlisle, 20-34 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1AB
Rachael Ellis
Creative Solutions Manager
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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