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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
4.7
39 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
MONDAY & TUESDAY is 2 courses for £25 p/person
WEDNESDAY is Pie and Burger night
THURSDAY to SUNDAY is our locally sourced main monthly menu.
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 while trying to spot every one of Tom’s 32 fish (they’re not on the menu though!)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
    01768 870304
  • Website
    http://www.thehighlanddrove.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Highland Drove Inn is a charming retreat known for its "delicious food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about "perfectly cooked" meats like pork and duck, as well as hearty Sunday lunches with generous portions. The cosy inn offers a "lovely ambience," and great value with enticing meal deals.

39 Reviews

  1. Jen

    Buckinghamshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a friendly welcome, lovely dining room and delicious food. So good we’re back again on Friday 😊

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  2. Paul

    Cumbria

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good, but goes cool quickly as it is served on cold plates! The place would get full marks if it wasn’t for this.

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  3. Jan

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both had the roast pork Sunday lunch which was delicious. Meat, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding was cooked to perfection. Definitely eat there again. Thank you HD for great food and service.

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  4. Gordon

    Cumbria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly team and excellent food at a very reasonable price

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  5. Christine

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cosy inn with open fire. Candlelit table. Friendly welcome to our table. Well presented, delicious, three course meal washed down with good beer. Lovely evening.

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  6. Sarah

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the burger and the pie from the specials. Both were delicious and the pie was a very generous portion! The pub had a lovely ambience and the staff were very friendly.

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  7. Rachel

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit for many years. Welcoming staff!, lovely decor. I should have checked beforehand that the Christmas menu was available, completely my own fault! However having said this, the food that we ordered was excellent!! The ambiance could have been better, however that was only because they were not many other diners. We will definitely be back to try out other dishes!!

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  8. Jacqui

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local pub Staying in an Airbnb nearby and came across this pub Wonderful food and lovely landlady Going back tonight - my husband has been thinking of the mulled wine creme brûlée all day whilst we have been walking

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  9. J

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owners of this pub deserve to do well because they have got everything right. Probably the best pub in the area.

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  10. Nina

    Cumbria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to dine and catch up with friends; good choice of menu and the offer of 2 courses with drink for £25 was very good value!

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The Highland Drove Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Highland Drove Inn

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
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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