The Alternative Takeaway
Contact and location
- Telephone
- 01900 822971
- Address
- The Alternative Takeaway
20 Main Street
Cockermouth CA13 9LQ

Popular times Estimated
An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type. It is not based on live visitor data.
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About The Alternative Takeaway
The Alternative Takeaway is listed on UK Rest as a Turkish restaurant serving customers in Cockermouth. Its premises are on 20 Main Street, postcode CA13 9LQ. Administratively, the address belongs to Cumberland in North West. UK Rest lists 14 other restaurants in the CA13 postcode district.
Turkish kitchens in the UK commonly serve dishes such as Chicken shish, Iskender kebab and Lahmacun; check the restaurant's own menu for what is currently offered.
It offers takeaway. The Food Standards Agency register shows a hygiene rating of 5 – very good – dated 10/12/2025. For bookings and questions, call 01900 822971.
Services and facilities
- Takeaway available
Food hygiene rating
Food hygiene 5/5 (Very good) – inspected on by Cumberland. View on the Food Standards Agency website.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Alternative Takeaway?
The Alternative Takeaway is at 20 Main Street, Cockermouth CA13 9LQ. It is in the Cumberland council area.
What is the phone number for The Alternative Takeaway?
You can call The Alternative Takeaway on 01900 822971.
What type of food does The Alternative Takeaway serve?
The Alternative Takeaway serves Turkish food.
Does The Alternative Takeaway offer takeaway or delivery?
The Alternative Takeaway offers takeaway.
What is the food hygiene rating of The Alternative Takeaway?
The Alternative Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 (very good) after an inspection on 10/12/2025, awarded by Cumberland.
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