# AW Bistro, Carlisle — Reviews & Opening Hours > AW Bistro — Bistro in Carlisle with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 25 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/james-watson-house/restaurants/aw-bistro (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Bistro # AW Bistro Armstrong Watson LLP, James Watson House [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14342610077304453844&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [AW Bistro](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117270616714444114289) **In short:** AW Bistro is a bistro in James Watson House, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 November 2026 · source: Google Places ## About AW Bistro AW Bistro sits within James Watson House on Armstrong Watson LLP's premises in Carlisle. Open Monday to Friday, it serves hot and cold food with daily specials, and is accessible to wheelchair users with disabled facilities on the ground floor. The bistro accommodates groups and is noted for reasonable prices and quick service. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [AW Bistro's own website](https://www.armstrongwatson.co.uk/aw-bistro-carlisle?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Burnetts Solicitors next door - Pioneer Foodstore next door - Craig Robinson Vets Ltd next door - The Auctioneer next door - Harrison & Hetherington Ltd 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (25 reviews) **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** James Watson House Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1680040). [More restaurants in James Watson House](https://staycation.co.uk/james-watson-house/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (25 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.armstrongwatson.co.uk/aw-bistro-carlisle?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01228 553311](tel:01228553311) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** James Watson House **Plus Code** 9C6VV4V3+7V ### 🏨 Places to stay near James Watson House Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DJames%2BWatson%2BHouse%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/james-watson-house/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/james-watson-house/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of AW Bistro? AW Bistro is open Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm; Sat–Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is AW Bistro any good? AW Bistro is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact AW Bistro? 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