Food and Drink
Where to eat and drink in Richmond and Swaledale
This guide lists those food and drink providers who support the Festival. When booking, please mention that you are coming for the Walking & Book Festival.
Mocha Chocolate Shop - We have two sites selling the most delicious homemade food, artisan coffee and handmade chocolates. Located in Richmond Market Place, our small cafe is cosy and welcoming with a large selection of chocolates to choose from, which are made at our other location on the beautiful Aske country estate just outside Richmond. Come and have lunch or a coffee whilst watching our chocolatiers at work. Tel: 01748 825655 (Richmond) 07950 211218 (Aske) www.mochachocolateshop.co.uk
The Station - Welcome to The Station! We can't wait to see you. With our stunning gallery space, café-bar, 3-screen cinema, art store and award winning food and drink producers, we are your one-stop shop for Yorkshire film, food and art.- It's truly amazing what a little charity can do. Why not come and see for yourself? 01748 850 123 www.thestation.co.uk
The Fleece - At The Fleece all of our food is freshly prepared by our dedicated chefs and our menus change weekly, driven by whatever our team is inspired to create. We source our ingredients from local producers and suppliers to create hearty and flavoursome dishes. Our wonderfully creative menus ensure our customers have a dining experience that is unique no matter how many times they visit us. During the day you can also enjoy our inhouse baking with a great selection of cakes to enjoy with a coffee or a pot of loose leaf tea. www.thefleeceyorkshire.co.uk
The Cheese Press - An award-winning cheesemongers that opened in 2022. We’re lucky to have some amazing food and drink producers in Yorkshire and we aim to showcase the best. We sell a selection of artisan cheeses with many sourced from local suppliers including Curlew Dairy, Swaledale Cheese Company, Lacey’s based in Reeth and the Hattans who make Stonebeck. The Cheese Bar: on Saturday nights we’re open from 6pm until 10pm with sharing boards and platters on offer as well as individual tasting plates of cheese. www.thecheesepressrichmond.co.uk
This information is offered as a service. Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement of the establishment by the Festival organisers. While it is believed to be accurate, no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions. Please email corrections to info@booksandboots.org
For a full list of food and drink providers - visit: www.eatrichmond