The Punch Bowl Inn - Pub in Cumbria
Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8HR, Cumbria
England,
United Kingdom










You're away from Lake Windermere in a small village encircled by a tangle of lanes that defeat most tourists. A church stands next door; the odd bride ambles out in summer, bell ringers practise on Friday mornings. But while the Punch Bowl sits in a sleepy village lost to the world – and doubles up as the post office – it is actually a seriously fancy inn. It was rescued from neglect and after a top-to-toe renovation it now sparkles. Outside, honeysuckle climbs on old stone walls, inside four fires keep you warm in winter. A clipped elegance runs throughout: leather sofas in a beamed sitting room, candles in vases on dining room tables. Award-winning chef Scott Fairweather works wonders with the likes of seared scallops, white chocolate and truffle risotto, and licquorice and blackcurrent soufflé with lemongrass ice cream.
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair access to some public rooms and to wc's.
- Children welcome
- Children of all ages welcome in some public rooms (highchairs not necessarily available).
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available in the bar.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
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Lunch from £5. Dinner, 3 courses, £30-£35.
Open all day.
Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8HR, Cumbria
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