Stop by for a bite to eat at The Kings Arms!
The pub is one of the best places to dine in the area, offering fresh, high-quality food in a relaxed and unpretentious setting.
We are open every day* for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and everything is prepared and cooked on-site.
You’ll find many of your traditional favourites on there too!
Whether it’s date night, Sunday lunch, or a midweek treat, we’ve got a delicious option for you.
Easter Sunday
Join us on Easter Sunday, 5th April for our ever popular Sunday Roast. 2 courses for £25 of 3 for £30 served all day from 12-9pm.
Bring the kids along for a Sunday Roast and treat them to a Kings Arms Easter Egg hunt.
Curry Night

Friday, 17th April we will be hosting our popular Curry night.
Wither you like it spicy or mild, or fancy something more exotic, we have a curry to suit your tastes.
Spring Menu
We are excited to bring our new spring menu to you.

Robbie and his team are thrilled to present our spring 2026 menu to you. Check out the selection of delicious spring dishes.
We can’t wait for you to try it, so plan ahead and Book your tables here.
Sunday Roasts
Already a highlight with locals and visitors to Penrith alike, you need to decide if you prefer a lunchtime Sunday lunch, or dinnertime Sunday ‘roast’, as we serve Sunday Roasts all day!
See the latest Sunday Menu at the top of the page.
Specials & More
We regularly hold special menu days.
In January we celebrated National Bagel Day and National Cheese Day.
There were also “Burns” Specials added to our Sunday menu on January 25th.

For St.Patrick’s Day on March 17th, there will be Irish Stew and Bailey’s Panna Cotta on the Specials Board.
The bar will also be serving Guinness for £5 a pint that day!
More details are available on our What’s On page.
Be sure to book your places early, as our Themed Menu days are very popular.
To top it all off, our specials board provides additional variety.
Steak & Drink for £20!
Our special Steak & Drink deal for £20 proved very popular, so we will be running it throughout March!
This week-time special is available Monday to Thursday throughout March.

Just the reason you needed to come in for a meal!
Keep an eye on our What’s On page for details of upcoming themed menus and special menu days.
These include:
- St Patricks Day
- Easter Sunday
- BBQ & more
Additionally, a tempting selection of delicious homemade sweets, cakes, and tasty treats is always available for purchase.
Breakfast at The Kings Arms
Our breakfasts have already received numerous mentions, praise, and amazing reviews from our hotel guests, but did you know that you can come in for breakfast even if you’re not staying with us? Check out our hours of opening to see which days you can enjoy an impromptu breakfast out!
We can also prepare take-out breakfast rolls if you are in a hurry! Just give us a call, and we’ll get them prepped for you to collect.

Packed Lunches
Speaking of takeout options: Did you know we also offer packed lunches? These are ideal if you’re off for a day’s fishing or hiking, or have a long journey ahead.
Speak to the team, and we will have it ready for you to collect.
This service is not just for hotel guests! If you are looking for a tasty takeaway option, get in touch and we will have it packed and waiting for you.
Open Daily
Our friendly team awaits you in the freshly renovated bar, lounge, and games room. We are open for breakfast, coffee, tea, cakes and pastries, lunch and dinner from 8-11 in the Spring and Summer.
Out and about near Penrith? Here’s why it’s worth coming in for a meal with us!
We can provide set menus for birthdays, wakes, and small gatherings.
Our winter opening hours
From October 1st to March 31st, our opening hours are slightly shorter.
Monday to Thursdays 11 AM – 10 PM
Fridays 11 AM – 11 PM
Saturdays 8 AM -11 PM
Sundays 8 AM – 10 PM
*The Bar and dining are closed during Appleby Horse Fair.
Win a meal for two!
Please enter your name in our Monthly Draw to win a two-course meal for two! Scan the QR code in the pub and fill in your details to be in with a chance of winning!
Winners are notified by email, and the results are shared on social media; please follow us for updates.
Mother’s Day, St Patricks Day, and other special occasions have their own unique menus. Check out our upcoming events and book your table early!
Our GF dishes are made with gluten free ingredients.
We have a selection of vegetarian dishes and can accommodate various other dietary requirements. Please feel free to phone in advance, and we’ll do our best to ensure that something on the menu meets your needs.
Our menu is updated seasonally, so be sure to check back regularly!
From our guests
Mar 24
Caitlin tells you how easy it is to get a FREE CocaCola plus the chance to win tickets in the Premier League draw!
It’s so easy, so scan the code when you come in next!
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #cocacola #premierleaguetickets
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Mar 21
Tuesday night is Pub Quiz time!
This month’s theme is “Around The World In 80 Questions”!
So pull together your team, come up with a cracking name and get booked in now via the link in our bio.
First round starts at 8 PM, so plenty of time to get some food and drinks ordered before we start.
Prizes for the top three teams 🎁🎁🎁
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Mar 19
We are proud & excited to be raising funds for Comic Relief this weekend!
Come and join in the fun on Friday and donate what you can!
Dress in red like our team, get yourself a red nose and help us raise money for this incredible event.
Profits from these drinks will be donated to @comicrelief so be sure to order one, two or three!
(Have the Shirley Temple if you’re driving)!
• Shirley Temple
•Cosmopolitan
•Cherry Red Rum
•Jolly Rancher
Can’t make it? Donate now through our Just Giving Page- the link is in our Stories so tap it there!
#comicrelief #villagepub #kingsarmstemplesowerby
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Mar 17
Robbie has news about the delicious Irish specials on the menu today as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
Take a listen and then get yourself over here.
We also have £5 Guinness today! 🥳
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Mar 16
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Menu Specials 🍀
Celebrate in style with our delicious Irish fare this St. Patrick’s Day!
🍲 Irish Stew £16 – A warming, hearty classic packed with tender meat, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich, flavourful broth. Pure comfort in a bowl.
🍮 Bailey’s Panna Cotta £7 – Silky smooth, indulgent, and utterly delicious. The perfect way to finish your feast.
Not forgetting…
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Special 🍀
A perfect pint of Guinness for just £5 this St. Patrick’s Day!
Join us at The Kings Arms for the craic and the company. Whether you’re a Guinness devotee or just fancy celebrating in style, we’ve got you covered.
Sláinte! 🍻
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #publife #stpatricksday🍀
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Mar 16
Time to find out who’s won a 2-course meal@for two in our monthly draw for February!
Plus, wait around to discover how to get a FREE Coke and win tickets to premier league matches!
#kingsarmstemplesowerby
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Mar 14
Celebrating all the mums out there this Mother’s Day, Sunday March 15th!
We’ve one or two tables available later in the day, so pop over with mum so she can enjoy a glass of fizz on the house with her meal 🥂
Food served till 9PM.
Book via the link in our bio or turn up and we’ll seat you as soon as possible.
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #mothersday
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Mar 14
Take a closer look at some of the new dishes on our Spring menu!
Lamb Wellington, Chicken Parma Gam with fondant potatoes, to our Asian twist of Duck à l’Orange.
Which one will you try first?
#springmenu
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Mar 12
What an incredible bunch of people raising money for @comicrelief by running 10 consecutive Ultra Marathons to get to London!
This is @braveheartsboxinggym1 staying overnight with us during their The long Way Doon fundraising challenge!
We wish them every success and ask you to make a donation if you can!
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Mar 10
Welcome to our Spring Menu!
Come in soon and find your new favourites, alongside our delicious classics!
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Mar 9
We are so excited to be launching the new Spring Menu ‘26 on Tuesday, March 10th!
Come in and choose your new favourite dishes soon!
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #newmenualert #templesowerby
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Mar 8
Com on over on Tuesday night for a fun game or two of BINGO!
Open to all, a lot of fun and prizes to be won!
Also a chance to try out our new Spring Menu, launching Tuesday, 10th March!
Come and support your favourite local pub!
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Mar 5
Another busy month ahead to create new memories and support your local village pub!
We are also running our popular Steak & Drink for £20 offer Mondays to Thursdays in March!
Also it’s National Pie week this week, followed by Irish specials on St.Patrick’s Day, and not forgetting that our new Spring Menu launches next Tuesday, March 10th!
Lots going on = Plenty of great opportunities to come in and support our local, independent business!
See you soon at The Kings Arms, Temple Sowerby.
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #villagepub #edenvalleycumbria #pubwithrooms
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Mar 3
Come and celebrate National Pie Week with us 3rd to 6th March!
Get a Pie and a Pint for £20!
All pies come with roast veg and a choice of chips or mash.
Which will you choose?
A). Steak and Ale Pie
B). Game Pie
C). Cock-a-leekie Pie
D). Wild mushroom Stroganoff Pie (V)
Choose from a pint of Fosters, John Smiths or Old Golden Hen 🍺🍺🍺
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #nationalpieweek
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Mar 2
It’s time for our staff Christmas Party tonight (yes, we know it’s March 😁), so we will be closed from 5 PM to allow everyone to attend the party.
Normal service up till 5PM, so come over for lunch and early drinks.
Back to normal tomorrow!
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #publife #hospitality
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Feb 28
It’s the last day of February, yet we nearly forgot to share with you the name of the lucky winner from our January draw!
It’s not too late to get your name in for the February draw for a 2-course meal for two!
Come over today and enter your name if you haven’t already done so for February!
🥳🎈🥳🎈🥳🎈
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Feb 26
It’s not too early to book for Mother’s Day!
Bring your mum out for lunch or dinner and she’ll get a glass of bubbly on the house! Champagne 🍾 🥂 💗
Book now to guarantee a table.
Link to book in our bio.
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #cumbrialife
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Feb 25
If you’re lucky enough to still have a Mystery Discount Envelope knocking around at home or in the car, bring it with you next time you visit and enjoy a guaranteed discount off your bill!
10%, 20%, 50% and even 100% are up for grabs!
There’s no expiration date, but why wait?!
The only rule is that they must not be opened before you are presented with your bill, and that they are opened in front of one of our team!
So dig yours out and come over for lunch or dinner now we are back open.
See you soon with your ✉️!
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #mysterydiscount
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Feb 23
And we are back!
Come on over to see us from midday.
Order your favourites from our menu, grab a drink or two and enjoy being back at your favourite local, The @kingsarmstemplesowerby 😊
#kingsarmstemplesowerby #villagepub #cumbrialife
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Feb 18
Thank you to everyone who stayed with us and helped us achieve this reward!
As an independent business, we really do appreciate you choosing us for your trips.
It’s also wonderful to see how many of you keep coming back and recommending us to your friends and family. 🥰
Want to give us review? We are on Google and TripAdvisor too 😊
#TravellerReviewAwards2026 #kingsarmstemplesowerby
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