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A contemporary space to relax, meet & work.

No-Hands Rest is a contemporary speciality coffeehouse curated around hygge design principles. Situated along Kendal’s stunning river Kent and within a 10 minute walk of the town centre.

Our space caters for those looking to hang out with friends, work away from home or for a place to host events. All built around our core principle to be Motivated by Friendship .

Opening Times

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 8:00 - 16:00
Thursday – 8:00 - 16:00
Friday – 8:00 - 16:00
Saturday – 8:00 - 16:00
Sunday – 10:00 - 16:00

We will be hosting all kinds of events throughout 2024

SPEAKERS

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SCREENINGS

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PARTIES

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CLASSES

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LAUNCHES

SPEAKERS • SCREENINGS • PARTIES • CLASSES • LAUNCHES

Woof Woof!

We welcome you to bring down your pooches, as long as they feel comfortable around people and other dogs.

COFFEE & TEA BY

  • "Really great low-key vibe, nice and bright and a good place to take the laptop and work or meet up with mates. NHR also have a great space for events and regularly host some cool stuff."

    TONY WARD

  • "What a great vibe with friendly welcoming staff great coffee and yummy cakes and soup."

    DERROL TAYLOR

  • "Lovely cafe with friendly service, and good quality coffee! Atmosphere is great too, decor is very trendy but cosy with a Scandinavian touch and there are sockets to allow some remote working."

    MARIANNE LALLI

  • "Excellent coffee and super friendly service. The decor is clean and stylish, yet comfortable, bright and open. This is now my favourite place to sit and have a relaxing cuppa."

    JAN LIVESY

  • "The best hang out in town. Great vibe inside and out and a relaxed atmosphere. Really great coffee too. Staff were lovely and really added to the experience of this spot, thanks guys!"

    ELLIOT MARSHALL

  • "Great new coffee shop with a beautiful location next to the river! Loved the chai!"

    LYNNAE TAYLOR

  • "Such a cool coffee house! Really impressive drinks menu, welcoming staff and a great atmosphere."

    SALLY MARSHALL

  • "Amazing space, great vibe for a coffee and spectacular climbing photography on the walls."

    DAVID TOMLINSON

  • "My wife and I popped in for a hot drink and a little treat. Both were delicious. The café is clean, stylish and modern and the location is great. The staff were also friendly and engaging."

    ROB HOBSON

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We did it!

Our heart & souls have been poured in to creating this space and we are so pleased to finally open those green doors to the public. Come and enjoy some lovely, locally-roasted coffee by Podda & Wren, hangout with some pals or even get your head down to do some work. No-Hands Rest is open for business!