Check out what's on with upcoming events at The Kings Arms in Temple Sowerby - pub quizzes, bingo and more!
Steak & Drink Offer
By popular request, we will be running our Steak & Drink for £20 offer indefinitely!
This offer is available Mondays to Thursdays only, so keep this in mind when you book your table.
Flat Iron Steak (10oz) + a drink for just £20
Your steak will be served with chips, tomato, mushroom, onion, plus your choice of peppercorn sauce or red wine jus—the ultimate weekday indulgence!
Choose your perfect pairing from: A refreshing pint
A 175ml glass of our house red, white, or rosé
Or a soft drink if you prefer
It’s the perfect way to beat the weekday blues with a hearty meal and a great drink at a price that’s hard to resist.
Available every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday!
Just £20 per person
Book your table now and enjoy this sizzling offer while it lasts.

Cocktail Specials 🍹
Brighten up your November with our upcoming Cocktail Specials at The Kings Arms!
Available from Monday 16th to Thursday 19th November, enjoy our fantastic 2 for 1 cocktails offer – the perfect excuse to catch up with friends, unwind and enjoy a little midweek treat.

Whether you’re celebrating or simply fancy something special, there’s no better way to make your week a little more exciting! 🥂

Curry Night at The Kings Arms 🍛
Spice up your Thursday with our Curry Night at The Kings Arms on Thursday 19th November!
Our special Curry Night menu will be the only menu available from 5pm, so come along and enjoy a delicious evening of curry and great company.

Our special evenings are always a hit, so be sure to book your table in advance to avoid missing out!
Quiz night
Mark your calendars for Tuesday 24th November and get ready for our ‘Remember, Remember’ quiz night. Starting from 8pm- enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition and plenty of laughs.
Gather your team, put your knowledge to the test and enjoy a great atmosphere at The Kings Arms.
Why not book a table for food before and make an evening of it? Book here to secure your table and team!

Want to see previous winners? Check out the Quiz page to see!
🎄Christmas🎄
To check out all we have going on over the festive period- head to our Christmas page.

Wine and Cheese Night
Our Wine & Cheese Night was a fantastic evening, with a brilliant turnout, wonderful wines from Yorkshire Vintners and delicious local cheeses from Appleby Creamery. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night such a success. 🍷🧀
We’re already looking forward to doing it again — so keep your eyes peeled for the next date!

*Our winter opening hours from October 1st to March 31st are:
Monday – Thursday , 12 PM – 10 PM
Friday , 12 PM – 11 PM
Saturday , 8 AM -11 PM
Sunday , 8 AM – 10 PM
We’re Hiring!
We are looking for new team members to join our kitchen team. Chef and KP positions available.
We are also looking for a weekend Housekeeper to join our team!
Click here to take you to our careers page, or email us on Bookings@KingsArmsTempleSowerby.co.uk to enquire.
Gift Vouchers
Looking for a gift? Check out our Gift Vouchers, available in multiples of £25, £50 and £100. Gift vouchers are available all year long and can be collected from us directly for to you to hand over yourself, posted or emailed directly to the lucky recipient.

Alternatively, check out our basket of home-made goodies in the bar: perfect gifts for all occasions!
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Nov 9
#spicy #currynight #november #NovemberSpecials
Nov 7
🍽️ **SUNDAYS ARE MADE FOR ROASTS!** 🍽️
From the first spoonful of vegetables to the finishing touches of rich gravy, here`s a little look at how our Sunday roasts come together! 😍
Golden roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, beautifully roasted meat and all the trimmings.
Let us take care of Sunday lunch while you sit back, relax and enjoy!
📍 The Kings Arms, Temple Sowerby
📞 https://kingsarmstemplesowerby.co.uk/book-your-table-now/
#SundayRoast #TheKingsArms #TempleSowerby #SundayLunch #EdenValley #Cumbria
Nov 6
🍂 DON`T MISS OUT ON OUR WINTER120 DEAL! 🍂
Time is running out to take advantage of our fantastic winter offer! ⏳
Enjoy Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for TWO for just £120! 🥂🛏️🍽️
Whether you`re planning a cosy night away or a little midweek escape, there`s still time to treat yourselves!
📅 Offer ends 30th November – not long left!
📞 To book, simply give us a call or email us at bookings@thekingsarmstemplesowerby.co.uk, quoting WINTER120.
✨ Don`t leave it too late – we`d love to welcome you!
Valid for stays until 30th November 2026. Direct bookings only. Dinner includes two main courses.
#TheKingsArms #Winter120 #EdenValley #CumbriaGetaway #WinterEscape
Nov 4
🍻 WE`RE HIRING – ASSISTANT MANAGER! 🍻
📍 The Kings Arms | Temple Sowerby, Penrith
We`re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Manager to join our team!
The Kings Arms is a busy, independent country pub with a restaurant and nine ensuite bedrooms, and we`re looking for someone who shares our passion for great hospitality.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same!
⭐ THE ROLE
You`ll work closely with our management team, helping with the day-to-day running of all aspects of the business, including:
🍺 Bar and restaurant operations
🛏️ Guest accommodation and housekeeping
🍳 Breakfast, lunch and evening service
👥 Supporting, supervising and motivating our team
📋 Maintaining standards and ensuring smooth daily operations
🔑 Taking responsibility for the business in management`s absence
⭐ WHAT WE`RE LOOKING FOR
We`re looking for someone who:
✔️ Has previous hospitality experience, ideally in a supervisory or management role
✔️ Is confident leading a team and making decisions
✔️ Has excellent customer service and communication skills
✔️ Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work
✔️ Is happy to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed
✔️ Can work a mixture of early, daytime, evening and weekend shifts
Most importantly, we`re looking for someone with a positive attitude who genuinely enjoys hospitality and being part of a close-knit team!
💰 WHAT WE OFFER
💷 Salary dependent on experience
⏰ Full-time – 40 hours per week
🏡 Friendly, independent business with a supportive team
🌟 A varied role with opportunities to develop your skills and take on responsibility
📩 INTERESTED?
We`d love to hear from you!
Send us a private message or get in touch with your CV and a little information about yourself.
Know someone who`d be a great fit? Please tag them or share this post! 💙💛
#WereHiring #AssistantManager #HospitalityJobs #CumbriaJobs #PenrithJobs #TheKingsArms #TempleSowerby
Nov 3
#poppiesflowers #remembrance #armedforces
Oct 31
🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE KINGS ARMS! 👻🎃
Trick or Treat?! 🍬🍭
We`re all ready for a spooktacular Halloween here at The Kings Arms! 🕷️🧙♀️
🎃 Treat bags at the ready for all the little monsters!
🍬 Plenty of goodies for our trick-or-treaters!
🍷 Drinks at the ready for the grown-ups too! 🍻
Whether you`re out trick-or-treating with the kids or just fancy popping in for a Halloween tipple, come and say hello!
Our pumpkins are out, the sweets are ready, and we`re looking forward to seeing all your fantastic costumes! 🧡🖤
📍 The Kings Arms, Temple Sowerby
Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃👻
#Halloween2026 #TrickOrTreat #TheKingsArms #TempleSowerby #HappyHalloween #VillagePub
Oct 31
🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE KINGS ARMS! 👻🎃
Trick or Treat?! 🍬🍭
We`re all ready for a spooktacular Halloween here at The Kings Arms! 🕷️🧙♀️
🎃 Treat bags at the ready for all the little monsters!
🍬 Plenty of goodies for our trick-or-treaters!
🍷 Drinks at the ready for the grown-ups too! 🍻
Whether you`re out trick-or-treating with the kids or just fancy popping in for a Halloween tipple, come and say hello!
Our pumpkins are out, the sweets are ready, and we`re looking forward to seeing all your fantastic costumes! 🧡🖤
📍 The Kings Arms, Temple Sowerby
Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃👻
#Halloween2026 #TrickOrTreat #TheKingsArms #TempleSowerby #HappyHalloween #VillagePub
Oct 25
Meet Catherine ❤️ One of the lovely owners of The Kings Arms, who puts so much love into the pub and the people who walk through its doors.
You’ll often find her in the kitchen, helping prepare our school dinners and much-loved Sunday roasts. A big part of what makes The Kings Arms so special!
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!