The Spice Club

Set in the heart of Cockermouth, The Spice Club is one of the market town's best-known Indian kitchens, serving both sit-in diners and a busy takeaway trade. The menu covers the full sweep of British-Indian favourites, from creamy kormas to fiery vindaloos, with a well-made Chicken Tikka Masala among the dishes regulars return for again and again. Tandoori grills, biryanis and a good spread of vegetarian and vegan curries round out a menu designed to please a whole table, and the kitchen is happy to dial the heat up or down to taste.

Long-established and well-reviewed, the restaurant holds a strong 4.1/5 from well over 1,700 diner reviews, with guests praising the flavour, the generous portions and the attentive service. As with any busy curry house some experiences vary, but the overwhelming verdict points to authentic, satisfying cooking and fair value. Whether you are settling in for a leisurely meal or collecting a curry to carry home through this corner of the Lake District, The Spice Club remains a dependable Cockermouth favourite that has kept Cumbrian curry lovers coming back for years.