Alston Takeaways

Townfoot , Alston, Cumberland, CA9 3RN

A handsome old stone hotel, bar and café right in the middle of Alston, this place has quietly become one of the town's go-to spots for proper takeaway food high in the North Pennines. Alongside its relaxed sit-down menu, the kitchen fires up twelve-inch stone-baked pizzas, chunky loaded fries and hearty burgers to carry out, all cooked to order by the chef-owner using the best of local Cumbrian produce.

It is genuinely well liked, rated 4.4 out of 5 across hundreds of diner reviews and holding a Travellers' Choice award for its food. Whether you fancy a Pepperoni Pizza after a long day on the fells, loaded fries piled with bacon and cheese sauce, or a proper burger to take back to your room, it is a dependable choice in a remote town where good fast food can be genuinely hard to come by. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options round the menu off nicely too.

Globe Shop, Front Street , Alston, Cumberland, CA9 3QW

Sat right in the heart of Alston, England's highest market town perched high in the wild North Pennines, this friendly little spot is the sort of place locals duck into for a quick, no-fuss bite. It trades as a takeaway sandwich shop, building fresh rolls, filled baguettes and hot snacks to order for walkers, workers and anyone after a fast lunch on the go without any fuss or long waits.

Reassuringly, it holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 4 (Good) from its most recent inspection, so you can grab your Bacon Roll or a stack of sandwiches with real confidence. Thanks to its handy town-centre position, it makes an easy stop whether you are wandering the cobbled streets and old market square, heading off along the South Tyne valley, or simply need something warm and filling before the long drive home across the high moorland roads.

Front Street , Alston, Cumberland, CA9 3SE

Tucked inside a traditional town-centre pub in Alston, high amid the wild North Pennines, this is the area's fun, retro answer to a fast-food craving, a neon-lit disco diner hidden away at the back, all cosy booth seating and feel-good tunes. The kitchen turns out a tight, crowd-pleasing menu of gourmet burgers with cheeky playful names, plus a handful of moreish sides, all served fast, hot and with a real sense of personality.

It has become a genuine local favourite, rated 4.8 out of 5 by diners and holding a Travellers' Choice award. Expect generously stacked burgers alongside Mac & Cheese Dippers and Jalapeno Poppers, then finish with a homemade Biscoff Cheesecake if you have any room left. In a remote moorland town with limited choice, it stands out as a brilliant spot for a casual, no-frills feed, equally good whether you are a passing walker, a cyclist tackling the high passes, or a local fancying something a little different.