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Family run pub in the heart of the Eden valley - The Highland Drove Inn, Penrith, Cumbria

The Highland Drove Inn

4.7 (57)
£25 and under
British
The Highland Drove Inn, Church Lane, Great Salkeld, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9NA

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
We’re a 17th century dog friendly coaching inn run by husband and wife team Tom and Claire. There isn’t a straight line in the place and we’ve kept the old character of the pub while injecting some more contemporary charm of our own. Our monthly menu showcases the best the local area has to offer featuring things like hogget reared in the village and wild garlic picked from local woodland. Our bar is stocked with locally brewed hand pulled ales, a wide variety of spirits and a good selection on tap with bar snacks alongside at the weekend. New for this year we now have a beautiful outdoor seating and dining area where you can catch the afternoon and early evening sun.
DOGS
We are dog friendly in the restaurant but we do have to limit the number of dogs per table to 2. On busy days we may have to limit the number of dogs in the restaurant completely to ensure all our customers are comfortable so please let us know if you are bringing a dog as we may not be able to accommodate you.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 57 people are saying

The Highland Drove Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Best Ambiance

  • Cumbria

    Best Value

  • Cumbria

    Kid-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Healthy

  • Cumbria

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Great for fine wines

  • Cumbria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Highland Drove Inn offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredible and delicious" food, friendly service, and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests appreciate the thoughtful attention to dietary needs and the "excellent menu" featuring fresh, well-prepared dishes. The inn is a "hidden gem," perfect for a cozy meal with welcoming hosts.
57 Reviews
  1. leisa

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly staff food good service good. Great village pub !

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  2. Paul

    Cumbria5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely place for a quiet meal. Food and service good

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  3. Emily

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have a strange food allergy that is not classed as one of the 14 main food allergens. As soon as we arrived, the waitress checked for any food allergies or intolerances so I informed her and she immediately went to the kitchen to check what I could or could not eat. She came back with a list of things that were safe and when the meal arrived, they had gone above and beyond to find me safe alternatives to parts of my meal that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to eat. Honestly, the kindest gesture and I felt confident to eat there, looked after, and above all, the food was just incredible and delicious. A real gem for a small village. Thank you all xx

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  4. Nicki

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely pub with exceptionally good food, really nice atmosphere & friendly staff. We loved it so much we went twice whilst on holiday visiting the Lakes.

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  5. Tony

    Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu, professional and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

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  6. Chablise

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Birthday dinner, followed by a proper cream topped liquer coffee! Super lovely little local pub - well worth a visit

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  7. Lizzie

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal. Food really tasty, good portions and whole family very happy! Lovely sea bass and burgers in particular and food fresh and hot.. .couldn't fault! Thank you!

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  8. Wayne

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem. A great country pub offering a high quality food. Great service from the friendly staff. Well worth a second visit. Dogs are made very welcome as well.

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  9. Dianne

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I came here as my ancestors were somehow evolved in this site way back in the Inns early history . Old history buff! So I was excited! I was expecting more history to be visible or displayed or even a more robust write up with the menu than was and as it wasn’t the ambiance was a little less than I had imagined. The menu served for our visit was adequate but not some of the dishes I had expected from the website. All and all it was a nice average experience. Everyone was very friendly & all the patrons seemed very happy!

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  10. Laura

    Durham/County Durham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and staff. Good value for money.

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The Highland Drove Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
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The Highland Drove Inn, Church Lane, Great Salkeld, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9NA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Penrith
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine
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