The Highland Drove Inn

Great Salkeld, Penrith
01768 898349

Recent Reviews

Sue Mercer

It was extremely hard to find as once you were in the village there were no signs what so ever and it was round the back of the village we and the other people we were meeting had been driving round and round to find it and both of us had to ask a local where it was so I feel that really needs addressing. The food was ok but would of liked the beef for Sunday lunch to be proper big slices of Beef rather than rib so lots of little pieces and the cabbage that was served with it was curried !!! Which was a little strange. The roast potatoes were very very crispy but tasty. My dessert however was lovely could of maybe had more sticky toffee sauce with the pudding.

C Mac

We went on burger night. It was a large group which they handled well. The fire was on for us arriving which was nice but it quickly filled the room with smoke. Clothes ended up a bit smelt and the kids were complaining about their eyes. Three burgers were meant to come with pulled pork and two of them had loads and one had almost none... rated good though!

Simon Dumbill

You've got to try the haggis scotch egg snack...

Paul Read

Excellent food

Antony Nelson

Fabulous pub with dining and rooms. Friendly staff, good beer and a cosy

Nicola Davies

Great service and accommodated a large group of us, so can't thank the staff enough! Food was alright, lots of choice and came out quickly for such a big group. Wasn't a fan of the desert at all!

Craig McDougall

Fabulous food!

Andy Procter

Great pub in a beautiful village. Good beer selection, pool room, lovely food and very pleasant staff. We attend a function upstairs and nipped down occasionally to watch the rugby. Locals were friendly too ;-)

richardaS2934MU

We last visited this pub/restaurant several years ago but today we decided we would have a trip out from our home in Ambleside for a Sunday lunch. We booked a table and that was done easily on the phone. On arrival, we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. We ordered two starters ( curried black lentil soup and triple cooked chicken wings) both were served quickly and were delicious. We both opted for the braised short rib of beef plus vegetables. The plates were spectacular when they arrived with a generous portion of beef, large Yorkshire pudding and a great selection of vegetables cooked so that they were still fresh! All in all, a wonderful meal in very pleasant and welcoming surroundings. We will certainly return in the future because the food was well worth the trip.

David E

Went for the Pizzas on a Monday night. Good variety and very tasty. Would have preferred the option of simple starters and desserts. Interesting range of beers.

590kitty

We had our Sunday lunch here which was delicious and considering the family have multiple food allergies the owners couldn’t have done more to help. Lunch was beautiful and equally our Monday night supper of pizzas on Monday was just wonderful. The Greek Goddess tops as my favourite ever pizzza of all time. Thank you for a lovely pub experience.

Lou Cartledge

Truly scrumptious food, prepared with creativity and attention to detail. Staff were very welcoming and the pub is so tastefully put together.

Sharon Dempster

Can't comment on rooms as only dropped in for drinks and food, food lovely, service brilliant, very friendly, dog friendly too. Would recommend.

j0hnsellers

The visit was for a family dinner group and stay over for our golden wedding celebration. Everyone had a great time . The food was spot on and timely well presented and the service was great carried out out by friendly, patient and attentive staff who were real diamonds . We were not rushed at all and stayed on in the restaurant until late . The majority of the group stayed at the inn and reported that the rooms were spotlessly clean, and comfortable with all the usual bits and bobs provided ( no hairdryers apparently which could be an overnight but was not a problem). Breakfast was also reported as being great. Thanks to the hosts Claire ,Tom , and all the staff for proving such a great evening, we’ll be back .

markrR5523ZY

A beautiful Cumbria village with an equally excellent gastro pub. The food and service were sublime. The Treat Yourself Tuesday menu didn’t disappoint, the mustard chicken and new potatoes was excellent. Not usually a dessert person I am so glad I had the mountain of sticky toffee pudding and vanilla ice cream. The staff were great and couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. We will definitely go again

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