# The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar, Wigton — Reviews & Opening Hours

> The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar — Cafe in Wigton with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 184 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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Cafe ££ 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar

Caldbeck, Wigton

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18180585995122157871&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/)

**In short:** The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar is a cafe in Wigton, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 184 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome.

Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating

### Payment

- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

## About The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar

The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar occupies an old smithy in Caldbeck, near Wigton. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served alongside coffee, wine and desserts. The menu includes vegetarian options and a children's menu.

Outdoor seating overlooks a garden with a stream. The cafe welcomes dogs, families and larger groups, and offers takeaway as well as dine-in service.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar's own website](http://themuddyduck.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍷 Wine 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options

🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

### Kitchen hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

**Thursday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

**Friday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

**Saturday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

**Sunday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

## What's nearby

- The Oddfellows Arms Caldbeck next door
- Midtown Milkhouse next door
- Caldbeck Village Store next door
- Fellview Primary School 350m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this cafe's delicious food, including bacon rolls, pancakes, and homemade cakes, and its excellent coffee. They also highlight the beautiful garden setting with a stream, offering a lovely outdoor eating area. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, who provide great service.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (184 reviews)

**Price level** ££

**Dogs allowed** Yes

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Wigton

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1804855).

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★ 4.8 (184 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£10 – £20

[Visit official website](http://themuddyduck.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[016974 28672](tel:01697428672)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Wigton

**Plus Code** 9C6RPWXX+72

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar?

The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar is open Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 9am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar any good?

The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 184 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar.

### Is The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar good for children?

Yes, The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu.

### Does The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar have vegetarian options?

Yes, The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar serves vegetarian food.

### Does The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar have outdoor seating?

Yes, there is outdoor seating.

### Is The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar wheelchair accessible?

The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar?

Yes: free car park and free street parking.

### How do I contact The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar?

Call The Muddy Duck Cafe Bar on +44 16974 28672.

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