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.
Autumn Menu
Our Autumn Menu has officially launched! 🍂 Come down to The Kings Arms and discover our brand-new seasonal dishes, packed with comforting flavours and perfect for those cooler autumn days. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner or simply fancy trying something new, we’d love to see you.

🎄Christmas Menus🎄
To check out our Festive 2026 menus head over to our Christmas page.

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.

Steak & Drink for £20!
Our special Steak & Drink deal for £20 proved very popular, so we will be running it indefinitely!
This week-time special is available Monday to Thursday.

Just the reason you needed to come in for a meal!
Visit the ‘whats on’ page to read more about this amazing offer!
Specials & More
We regularly hold special menu days!
Keep an eye on our What’s On page for details of upcoming themed menus and special menu days. These include: Curry Night, Tapas Night, BBQ’s & more!
Be sure to book your places early, as our Themed Menu days are very popular.
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.
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.
Breakfast is served between 8am and 10am daily, give us a call to book in or reserve your own table here.
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 l 1st to March 31st, our opening hours are:
Monday to Thursdays 12 PM – 10 PM
Fridays 12 AM – 11 PM
Saturdays 8 AM -11 PM
Sundays 8 AM – 10 PM
*The Bar and dining are closed during Appleby Horse Fair.
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
Oct 20
🍂 **A cosy escape for two at The Kings Arms — just £120!** 🍂
Treat yourselves to a relaxing stay in Temple Sowerby, with delicious food, a comfy bed and breakfast to start the next morning.
Your **£120 stay for two** includes:
🛏️ One night’s accommodation
🍽️ Dinner for two*
☕ Breakfast for two
Whether you’re exploring Cumbria or simply fancy a night away, we’d love to welcome you.
**Valid between 19 October and 30 November 2026, quoting WINTER120.** Send us a message to book or find out more.
*Dinner includes two main meals only. Offer subject to availability.*
Oct 19
Caitlin’s back with some Autumn updates and the winner of September’s two course meal for two! 🍂 🍁 🎃
Oct 14
Book your tickets now for our extra spooky Halloween Quiz 🎃 👻 27th of October from 8pm
Costumes welcome 🧙♀️and £50 bar tab for 1st place!
#halloweenparty #pubquiz
Oct 12
WE’RE HIRING!!! There are two job vacancies currently open at The Kings Arms.
1. Full time Kitchen Porter
2. Weekend Housekeeper
If you’re interested please email us bookings@kingsarmstemplesowerby.co.uk
Oct 9
A beautiful day in Temple Sowerby with a rather impressive line up of classic cars stopping by!
Not a bad spot for a pit stop! Even Caitlin was a fan!
#vintagecar #localfood
Oct 2
It’s Oktoberfest at The Kings Arms next week 🇩🇪 🍻 !!
Join us from Monday - Thursday for all things Bavaria. For just £15 you’ll get a stein, a bratwurst and a great time!
#oktoberfest #bratwurst #localfood
Sep 30
It’s time for the new Autumn menu at The Kings Arms 🍁🍷🔥🎃
You can expect lots of tasty seasonal dishes like Korean chicken wontons, roast heritage beetroot and wild mushroom veloute to start. Pumpkin and sage gnocchi or Scottish venison for mains and Cocoa and sour cherry torte and pear panna cotta for dessert.
Book online or give us a call to reserve your table
Sep 25
Autumn is here and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎃 🍁
We’ve got lots on this October so join us for some cosy nights by the fire and stay tuned for our Autumn menu launching this Tuesday!!
Book online or give us a call!
#autumnvibes #country #pub #countrypub #localfood
Sep 22
September on film at The Kings Arms 🍂 🧀 🍷
Sep 20
Round up from our Cheese and Wine night 🧀 🍷
Thank you to all who joined us and to applebycreamery for your delicious cheeses 😋
Stay tuned for more events in the next few weeks.
Sep 14
Meet our lovely Front of House team member Loren!
Loren makes sure every visit to The Kings Arms is a warm and welcoming one. Get to know her favourite hidden gem in the local area and her drink of choice!
Sep 11
Next Friday we have our wine and cheese tasting evening 🍷 🧀
From 7pm sample some of our favourite Appleby Creamery cheeses alongside 6 wine tasters. Tickets are just £25 and you can book by giving us a call 01768362944 or email us at bookings@kingsarmstemplesowerby.co.uk
#localfood #localbusiness #pubfood #cheese #cheeselover #cheese #and #cheeseandwine
Sep 9
August’s winner of our 2 course meal for 2 is…..
#localfood #localbusiness #cumbria #local #pub #localpub
Sep 8
WE’RE HIRING! 👨🍳
Kitchen Assistant / Trainee Commis Chef
📍 The Kings Arms, Temple Sowerby
⏰ 30–35 hours per week | Mainly evenings
We’re looking for someone reliable and hardworking to join our kitchen team.
No experience? No problem. You don’t need to arrive knowing everything.
The role will include general kitchen/KP duties, helping with food preparation and supporting our chefs during service. As your confidence grows, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to learn more of the cooking side too.
We’re much more interested in attitude and reliability than experience. If you turn up on time, get stuck in and are willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested? Send us a message with a little bit about yourself. A CV isn’t essential.
Sep 6
Battle of the Borders!! 🏴 vs 🏴 for one week only!
To mark the historic battle in 1513 between England and Scotland we’re offering 3 courses from each side (swipe for the menu). Here’s a taster of what you can expect…sticky toffee pudding for England with a Cumbrian Bramble cocktail. Haggis bon bons and a Highland Sour for Scotland.
Running from Monday 7th of September to Thursday 10th of September. Make sure to book your table!
Sep 2
Next up is Caitlin, one of the friendly faces who helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes and gets your mornings off to the best start. ☕️
As our housekeeper and breakfast server, Caitlin is a big part of making sure our guests feel right at home.
Aug 25
Today we’re saying a very fond “see you soon” to our wonderful Willow 🌟💛
Willow first joined us as a part-time member of our front-of-house team, and it has been an absolute pleasure watching her grow in confidence and become such a lovely and valued part of The Kings Arms family.
From those first shifts to the familiar smiling face so many of our customers now know, we couldn’t be prouder of how far she’s come. 🥰
Now it’s time for Willow to head off on her next big adventure as she starts university! 🎓 We’re going to miss having her around every week, but we’re incredibly excited for everything that lies ahead for her.
Thankfully, it’s not quite goodbye — we’ll still be stealing her back during the university holidays! ❤️
Good luck, Willow. Go and have the most amazing time — we’re all so proud of you and can’t wait to hear all about it! 🥂✨
Aug 24
It’s our Bank Holiday Quiz tomorrow! We will be starting at 8pm and the winner gets a £50 tab.
There’s still tables available so book online or give us a call ✨
#pubquiz #bankholiday #localfood #pubfood
Aug 23
Sunday can only mean one thing… it’s time for one of our renowned Sunday Roasts!
With 4 meat options to choose from and 1 nut roast we have something for everyone ✨
#sundayroast #supportlocalbusinesses #cumbria #publunch
Aug 21
We’re kicking off our Meet the Team series with one of the familiar faces behind the bar at The Kings Arms! 🍻
Get to know a little more about Katie — from her favourite drink on the bar to her go-to dish on the menu.
Pop in, say hello on your next visit! ❤️
















