B6318, Penton, CA6 5QB
Harden's says
Owners Gerald and Margo Smith have transformed this old inn, 15 miles north of Carlisle in the 'debatable lands' along the Anglo-Scottish border, since taking it over in 2017. Head chef Chris Archer has won increasing acclaim for his 8-course tasting menus using produce from the restored kitchen garden at nearby Netherby Hall (also owned by the Smiths) as well as prime Scottish beef and seafood.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“I remember it from fifty years ago as a dirty, swirly-carpeted local drinking hole. So much nicer now! Well worth the detour”. Gerald and Margo Smith transformed this Cumbrian inn in 2017 and it has been much accoladed ever since thanks to chef Chris Archer’s “very well-balanced” five- or eight-course tasting menus. The Guardian’s Grace Dent is also a fan: “in recent times especially, it has felt wrong to glorify expensive, unabashedly poncy food, but cooking at this level is something Britain should be proud of”. And before or after your meal, there are “beautiful walks just down the road”.
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Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £75.00 |  |
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| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
B6318, Penton, CA6 5QB
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
