Harden's says
With sweeping views across Lake Windermere, Henrock by Simon Rogan showcases natural, perfectly seasonal ingredients in a relaxed, informal setting. The name derives from a rocky outcrop on the lake, known as Hen Rock, which is often visible from the terrace of Linthwaite House.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Great Rogan food, but in a more relaxed setting!” (“Like L’Enclume on its day off!”) – no report has a bad word to say about the cuisine at this spin-off venue from the Lake District’s most renowned celebrity chef, which occupies the light-filled dining room – complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and skylight – of Linthwaite Hotel, overlooking Windermere. Chef Mark McCabe (the former chef-owner of The Ethicurean in Bristol) took over at the stoves here in early 2024, and reports say “you can taste the individual flavours making up each course”. One could argue for the award of 5/5 for the food-score here – our sole reservation is that no reporter nominates it as their best meal of the year, just that it was “altogether highly recommended”.
Summary
The “outstanding” if “lesser-known and more relaxed cousin of the Lake District’s most famous culinary destination” – L’Enclume in nearby Cartmell – “Henrock is a fabulous option for those struggling to save up for (or not quick enough to book)” at the former. You still get real “Simon Rogan excellence”, “overlooking Lake Windermere” in the “lovely Linthwaite Hotel”, complete with “brilliant artwork, great views, delicious and innovative food, and delightful staff and service”.
Summary
This more relaxed offshoot from maestro Simon Rogan of L’Enclume makes the most of a “delightful setting” at this Lakeland hotel dining room, with views over the outcrop that inspired its name. “A beautiful sunny evening sitting on a lovely terrace overlooking Windermere is followed up with a special meal.” When it comes to the cuisine itself, though – which is in a slightly less ambitious mould than his most famous ventures – there’s a slight divergence of opinion. For the majority, “the flavours are distinct and exciting, making this a memorable meal as one would expect of a Rogan restaurant”. Others, though, caveat their reports as “disappointing” or “overpriced”: “I know they say that less is more, but you also need to consider how much is enough!”
Summary
With sweeping views across Lake Windermere, Simon Rogan’s Lakeland dining room showcases natural, seasonal ingredients in a relaxed, informal setting. (The name derives from a rocky outcrop on the lake, known as Hen Rock, which is often visible from the terrace of the hotel). All reports acclaim a good experience here, but the cooking – led by chef Sam Fry – is not aiming to match that of Simon’s more ambitious venues and “there’s not the excitement of its parent restaurant, L’Enclume”. Most reporters seem forewarned on this score, though, finding cuisine “of the standard expected” with a good degree of imagination and very well realised.
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Linthwaite House, Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JA
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £45.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £120.00 | |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Linthwaite House, Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JA
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
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