
In The Meantime
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About In The Meantime
In The Meantime is an eclectic restaurant in Carlisle, at 14-16 Devonshire St, open Thursday to Sunday and closed Monday to Wednesday. The menu is built on Lakeland-sourced food and drink, with a focus on vegan and gluten-free options, and the team asks about dietary needs and allergies. Korean Chicken Tacos and a Ramen Noodle Bowl sit among the mains, with Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. The bar serves house-made cocktails, a range of local and international beers and spirits, and alcohol-free beer. Christmas dinner runs seasonally, with extras such as cranberry sauce charged separately.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean chicken dishes, salt and pepper chips, fajitas and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean chicken dishes, salt and pepper chips, fajitas and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Diners are split, but the most repeated praise is for the Korean chicken, whether as tacos in a gluten-free version or as a buttermilk starter. Close behind are fajitas with a good steak and skin-on salt and pepper chips, plus a ramen noodle bowl and sticky toffee pudding. Reviewers also credit expertly made cocktails, generous portions, a quiet, warm atmosphere and staff who asked about allergies up front.
Customer Review Summary
Diners are split, but the most repeated praise is for the Korean chicken, whether as tacos in a gluten-free version or as a buttermilk starter. Close behind are fajitas with a good steak and skin-on salt and pepper chips, plus a ramen noodle bowl and sticky toffee pudding. Reviewers also credit expertly made cocktails, generous portions, a quiet, warm atmosphere and staff who asked about allergies up front.
Featured reviews
- Kate Ward
“First time visiting and it did not disappoint. Food was amazing, very filling. Service was 1st class, nothing was a problem, thank you Nick. Would definitely visit again.”
- Jenna Morewood
“Went today for Mother’s Day had booked waited nearly two hours for main meals to come out to come out over cooked but cold … was not edible so got left real shame for special occasion. Service wasn’t great because they were under pressure.. meals were sent back and went else where will not be back unfortunately”
- Lyn Schiller
“Once we had sat down and been given our menus we were told that something on the menu was no longer available. Server then took drink order and when brought our drink over one of the party noticed lipstick marks all over the glass . When this was pointed out to a member of staff they apologised and brought back replacement drink. We were then told more food was not on offer by the server pointing to the starter part of the menu . Two of my group had to change decisions , then once again server came over and said another choice from menu was gone. Now some main meals were unavailable. Three people in group now having to change order . At this point I would've left if it had not been a Saturday peak time so nowhere else would have available space. The meals took a long time to come and my meal was bland and overcooked , chips looked reheated. Not an ideal meal when already told most of menu unavailable. No reason given for this and on a Saturday, I feel very bad practice especially when we pre booked our table . Lots of customers turning away once staff spoke to them . Really disappointed with the whole experience”
- Adrian W
“Great to find this 5 minutes from the station during an enforced delay. I had Korean Chicken Tacos as a gluten-free option. It was quickly ready which was handy as I only had 45 minutes. The skin-on chips were wonderful too with sea salt. I loved the meal and can highly recommend it if you like sweet and savoury dishes. Excellent with my alcohol free beer! Will definitely return when I’m here again.”
- Dylan Bousfield
“Ordered the steak pie and the portion was rather small. Gave it its chance regardless but the beef was very dry inside and it had little flavour. For £17 was expecting better quality. May have been the decision of food on the day but wouldn’t be going back”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“We are an Established Independent Restaurant in the heart of Carlisle, offering a bespoke menu of locally & responsibly sourced Lakeland foods & drinks all lovingly handcrafted to enjoy In The Meantime. We pride ourselves on offering the finest Vegan & Gluten Free Options in Carlisle, along with an extensive range of quality local & International beers & spirits on the menu including our hand crafted in the meantime cocktails For more information & to place a reservation keep up to date with our social media and visit our website.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In The Meantime | 4.4361 | — | — | korean chicken dishes, salt and pepper chips, fajitas |
| Thin White Duke | 4.51,215 | 0 mi | — | fish and chips, duke burger, local cask beer |
| Print Yard | 4.4344 | 0 mi | £10–20 | salt pepper chili fries, burgers, argentinian steak fries |
| Nando's CarlisleGood for kids · Reservations | 4.21,229 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | grilled chicken, chicken pitta, cold chips |
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