Good shop and very good customer service with a wide choice of things and well priced as well well…read moreimpressed

I like to visit here to look for cheap dvds. I have also in the past traded computer games here as…read morethey often give a better price than the chain computer shops. Friendly staff and good prices

Some nice guitars but if you're not prepared to spend bags of cash, don't expect anything in the…read moreway of customer service. Makes you feel like he's doing you a favour selling you an over-priced set of strings.

Probably one of the few places worth a visit in the dreaded Metro centre, this music shop sells…read morequite a range of instruments and a decent selection of books. There was a sale on last time I visited and I managed to grab a few good buys on the books. Plenty of pianos are displayed around the centre of the shop floor with the guitar section to the right side. There is the usual 'music shop' vibe which eminates throughout. It's the feeling you get in a mixed room of music professionals, students, bedroom musicians and dads who want their son to become rock stars (because they never got the chance to be one). Prices are more or less the same as Window's (see other review). Staff are helpful and they can order books in for you if they're out of stock. I'd like that one, that one and that one please.

Very nice place for coffee and food. The coffee is very…read moregood, plenty of cakes, other things that are bad for you and (of course) breakfasts. It's not just the full English either, there's a variety of other nice dishes too. Highly recommended and certainly better than most hotel buffet breakfasts. Would return.

As Coffee and Tea go John Watt & Son is the roast!…read more From childhood I thought the smell of roasting coffee being pumped into the street was a sign that coffee was not to be messed with. Since I have become a trifle addicted to a good blend my attitude has changed dramatically. I now know the plumes of rich roast that fragrance the streets of Carlisle are a smoke signal to coffee lovers. The service weather 9 o'clock in the morning, or 20 minutes before your train leaves is to be challenged by none. I have been several times since the start of the year and every time I've been seated and served a cafetiere, mains and starters with no fuss. The shop is steeped in local history about Carrs and the tins that were produced and uses this to create a very traditional environment with a twist. It seems without trying they have created a very cosmopolitan and trendy feel to good coffee. Not to be compared to any chains Watts' is a tradition that has weathered and will not be going anywhere near instant mass produced shops. The coffee is well treated and doesn't carry any of the flavours of the day befores grind.

For years I've wanted a genuine Irish themed anything! I…read morelove Ireland and when this cafe opened, I was thrilled. Me and my family went in and met the owner Lynn, after regular visits with delicious homemade food and friendly faces, we ended up making friends with the family! Lynn's food is the best, she works so hard to make this cafe run as smooth as it does. In the centre of town, I can't help but pop in, even just for one of her milkshakes! By far my favorite cafe in town. I would very highly recommend visiting

From the owner: Penylins Wee Irish Café, in Carlisle, brings the genuine taste of Wheaten & Soda Breads, Soda…read moreFarls, and the classic Ulster Fry to Carlisle. Don't forget to try the Guinness and the range of Irish whiskies! Enjoy generous portions of homemade soda breads, which turn our traditional full breakfasts into the classic Ulster Fry! There is a very tasty selection of traditional Irish breads, wheatens and scones!

Wonderful little shop. The Best of Cumbria lunch special was amazing and the staff is friendly…read moreand helpful.

My husband and I were passing through and were in search of a great coffee and we found it at the…read moreespresso hub! We are coffee snobs and this cafe has coffee dialed in.

Open two weeks, not a single review on Yelp and truly outstanding service, espresso and food, you…read morebet I'm giving Espresso Hub 5 stars. Walked by a couple of Caffe Nero spots on the way here--they're the Starbucks of England if you don't know, and I've been to a couple. Meh. Do we really need another chain in our lives? But wait... wow, this place has it going. Seriously jet lagged, just off the plane a few hours from the States and I'm on the hunt for a jolt. Truly outstanding service, friendly, engaging baristas I ended up chatting with for awhile about their new business, where to find a proper pint later, etc. Ordered what I thought was just a small slice of quiche and out it comes perfectly heated, utterly mouth watering, and accompanied by a small salad, cole slaw and crisps (see, do I really know my UK lingo or what?). Da bomb. The espresso, more a double, good head of crema, notes of toffee, citrus and gravel. Just kidding about the gravel, never figured out what that tastes like and always wondered why wine tasting snobs like to use it. Could espresso have those notes? I digress. Great customer service and friendly, human contact is the absolute kicker when the food and espresso is this good. Know where I'm headed in the morning before moving on to my next destination. Good luck, Espresso Hub, if I'm ever in the city again I'm looking you up.

Our train from Carlisle to Edinburgh was canceled and so we had some extra time while waiting for…read morethe next train. I spotted this Costa Coffee across the street while speaking with the staff at the train station and decided to stop by for some coffee and a bite to eat. They had coffee, pastries, and a handful of grab and go items of sandwiches, drinks and more. I got a hot white mocha and we also got two toasties. My mocha was just ok and did leave something to be desired. The toasties however were spectacular! Toasties are buttered on the outside, so it develops a crisp, golden exterior and pressed together so that bread and filling are perfectly married. I don't know if it was the warm, gooey cheese, the perfectly toasted bread or what, but yuuumm! This started a string of Costa visits throughout the rest of our stay in the UK. This location by far had the best toasties though :) Great spot to kill some time in between trains! Lots of nice, comfy seats available inside. You can also sit by the windows and take in the view of the Carlisle Citadel across the street while enjoying your cup of joe.

I stopped by this Costa Coffee on my way to visit my brother in Newcastle. I actually missed my…read moretrain by a few minutes, so I ended up coming here to relax for an hour. I ordered the delicious Toffee Spiced Latte, and also some chocolatey treat (I can't really remember what it was, I just remember it tasting fantastic!!). The staff that work in here were very friendly and polite, and went through all of the different options that I could add to my drink. If you're looking for somewhere to sit down and relax, this place is your best bet! They even have lots of comfy outdoor seating.