The Halston

31/05/2026

22/05/2026

A well deserved spotlight for Tullie 👏

Another great reason to visit Carlisle. From Roman history to brilliant exhibitions and family days out, Tullie continues to put our city on the map. Lovely to see it recognised as one of the top museums in the country. 🖤

Have you heard .... ?
Tullie shared some great news recently....

Tullie have been named as one of the nine best UK museums by The Times' chief art critic, Laura Freeman 🥳

To celebrate, we are sharing nine good reasons to come and visit Tullie:

1) We host world class exhibitions. Our art gallery is currently hosting not one but two exhibitions - A British Museum Partnership Exhibition: Gladiators of Britain and Uncovering Roman Carlisle: Where Worlds Met. They both close on 31 May so still time to see them if you are quick!

2) They have been open for a year, but our new Welcome Area and new Carlisle Gallery are still sparkling and ready to impress new visitors.

3) We have a pretty great shop with everything from Tullie gin to biscuit cushions.

4) Our café won 'Best Attraction Café' for Cumbria at England's Business Awards in April. We can confirm that all the food and drink is absolutely delicious, plus you can enjoy your coffee whilst gazing at collection artworks.

5) New acquisitions appear on display regularly. Head to Old Tullie House to admire new artworks.

6) We are a charity, every penny you spend at Tullie goes back into caring for our collections and running our community programmes.

7) Our gardens are a little pocket of calm in the city centre - you can come and sit for free, no ticket needed!

8) We have a jam packed programme of events throughout the year, including lots planned for May half term.

9) We run regular community groups and family events, including our very popular 'Little Explorers', perfect for engaging our littlest visitors - toddlers. Most of these events are included with an annual pass and U18s go free - how's that for value!

We can't wait to see you soon at 'one of the nine best UK museums' 👋 P.S. You can read the full article for some other museum trip inspiration here: https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/uk-travel/our-chief-art-critics-nine-best-uk-museums-you-may-be-surprised-hhqmgpxk8

📸 by Tullie

21/05/2026

Some exciting news for Warwick Road 🍾🥂🍾

We’re really pleased to share that 48 Warwick Road has now been let to Matt from The Old Bank.

It’s great to see another independent hospitality business investing in the area and bringing more life to the street. We’re looking forward to seeing the space transformed and welcoming a new neighbour to Warwick Road.

Wishing Matt and the team every success with their next chapter 🍸🍽️

🚨 BIG NEWS 📰
‼️ HUGE NEWS 🗞️

From Matt at The Old Bank ❤️❤️

Sometimes in life I honestly sit and think… where on earth have the last 37 years gone?! It feels like 5 minutes ago I was a little 5-year-old running around my great grandma’s house with her tea cosy on my head, hosting tea parties and serving tea and cake like I owned the place ☕🍰😂
Looking back now, that was probably the very first sign that hospitality was always going to be my path — owning a restaurant was never just a dream, it was THE dream.

And then… 10 years ago… that dream became reality when The Old Bank was born ❤️
I never take for granted the sacrifices this industry takes. The long days, the missed family time, the exhaustion… but it’s also taught me exactly what hard work, passion and consistency can achieve (a word I never fully understood until I became my own boss!).

10 years in business is something I’m incredibly proud of — and despite the hard days (trust me, there’s been plenty 😅), I still genuinely LOVE what I do. Seeing customers happy, hearing your experiences, watching people make memories in a place we created… that’s the reward for me. It’s never been about money — it’s about passion.

BUT…
We’ve been keeping a MASSIVE secret 🤫
Something I honestly never thought I’d even consider… but life’s too short not to take opportunities when they come along!

So… from July 1st 2026 …�The keys to 48 Warwick Road will officially be in my hands 🔑✨
And a brand new chapter begins…

Now before anyone panics — The Old Bank is going NOWHERE ❤️ I’ll still be there, still in the kitchen, still putting my whole heart into it every single day and plate.

But when an opportunity came up that was simply too good to say no to… we had to grab it with both hands 🙌
A huge thank you to Simon & Robin from The Halston for giving us this opportunity and welcoming us onto a street full of amazing businesses — many of whom we’re lucky enough to call friends.

Thank you to my family and friends who’ve had to listen to me go on and on and ON about this for months 😂

And the biggest thank you goes to my husband Matthew and my little boy ❤️�You’re my world, my reason, and the people I do all of this for. None of this would be possible without you both.

Now then…

What are we doing with it?! 👀
Wellllll… you’ll have to wait a little longer for that one 😏

But I promise you this — we are ready to give it absolutely EVERYTHING and bring something to Carlisle that’s been missing for a long time.
Watch this space… 🚀

19/05/2026

Soup and sandwich? We’ve got you covered.

Egg mayo and cress on toasted Italian wholemeal sourdough, served with our mushroom & chestnut soup.

Lunch served Monday–Friday, 11am–3pm at Bartons Yard 🤍

15/05/2026

Sunshine, cocktails and long golden evenings in the garden… 🌻✨

Join us for The Halston Garden Sessions this Bank Holiday weekend with live music, DJs, outdoor drinks and the Penny Blue food menu served on the terrace.

🤠 Saturday 23rd May
Kerry Weir Country & Western Session | 4pm–7pm

🎧 Sunday 24th May
Jake Barwick DJ Set | 2pm–8pm

🍴 Penny Blue food menu available
Saturday 2pm–8pm
Sunday 2pm–6.30pm

From country classics on Friday to sunset DJ sessions on Saturday, expect great music, summer cocktails, festoon lighting and the perfect excuse to gather your favourite people ✨

Limited tables available. Booking recommended. To book https://booking.resdiary.com/widget/Standard/TheHalstonEvents/19392

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12/05/2026

Bartons Yard has had a little glow up… and lunch just got even better.

We’ve refreshed the menu with
• New artisan breads
• Fresh sandwich fillings
• A rotating salad special
• Hot toasted options
• More time to pop in and enjoy it all

We’re now serving lunch Monday to Friday, 11am–3pm.

Whether it’s a quick bite, a catch up over coffee, or your new favourite lunch spot… come and try the new menu.

Walk-ins only. Freshly made and ready when you are.

📍 at The Halston

07/05/2026

❄️A magical Princess Afternoon Tea is coming to The Halston this summer ❄️

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with our visiting Ice Princesses, featuring magical moments, music, sweet treats and plenty of sparkle for little princes and princesses alike 👑

📅 Sunday 12th July 2026
🕛 12pm – 2pm
📍 The Halston Carlisle

💫 £29.95 per person
(Price applies to all guests attending, including adults and children)

Your ticket includes:
☕ Afternoon Tea for adults and children
🫖 Unlimited tea & coffee for adults
🥤 Soft drinks for children
👑 Princess meet & greet experience

⚠️ All children must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult at all times.

⚠️ Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergens at the time of booking.

⚠️ Full payment is required at the time of booking. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

✨ Limited availability — early booking is strongly recommended.

03/05/2026

Turning 12 feels like a good excuse to open something special 🍷

On Friday 29th May, we’re celebrating with A Life in a Glass at The Halston, hosted in Penny Blue.

Our Head Chef is bringing back some favourite dishes from the past 12 years, paired with wines chosen personally by our General Manager, alongside Grapevine.

Five tasting plates and beautiful wines, thoughtfully paired.

£90 per person
7pm start

Spaces are limited and this one means a lot to us

Book now: www.pennybluecarlisle.com 🥂