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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
27 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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 17:00–23:00 Sat 13:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • 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 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Best Ambience

  • Cumbria

    Best Value

  • Cumbria

    Child-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Healthy

  • Cumbria

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

  • Cumbria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cumbria

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Highland Drove Inn offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with "fantastic fresh and tasty food." Guests rave about the "excellent food, pleasant service," and a menu that caters to all, including vegetarians and vegans. The inn's standout dishes, like the lamb Henry, and its cozy pub setting make it a must-visit.

27 Reviews

  1. Joanne

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal at the Highland Drove tonight.Thank you.

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  2. Melonie

    Leicestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excemeal at Sunday lunch time - some really interesting options, well cooked & presented. Very friendly service. Highly recommended

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  3. Brian

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, pleasant service. We were half way through a journey to Scotland for a short holiday . We had very good meals during the holiday but this stood out as the best. Don’t miss out on the lamb Henry.

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  4. Neil

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic fresh and tasty food in a lovely country pub.

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  5. Peter

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Certainly worth a visit as a pleasant pub with good cheer and above all tasty food and drink.

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  6. Pip

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, locally produced steak was perfect. Duck also perfect. Great ambience in the restaurant. Not your typical pub food. Restaurant food in a friendly local pub. Great menu at a great price.

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  7. Rosemary

    Warwickshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Monday Night Special Deal menu for its variety despite not being very long. Very tasty, together with welcoming and attentive service. Extremely good value for money. We'll be back!

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  8. Patricia

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Attended with family for Sunday lunch. Overall a good experience, only negative was roast potatoes were rather overcooked and hard to cut which was a shame. Food was very tasty, well presented and the service was relaxed but good. Will be revisiting!

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  9. Amy

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely gorgeous food and staff. Best meal for a long time . Small portions so get more than 1 course.

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  10. James

    Cumbria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food. It would have helped if the menus had given more information about what was in the dishes. For example, I avoided the jerk chicken because of the bao bun being cakey refined carbs, but it came with salad and slaw. Had I known that, I would have had that rather than the two spoons of humus with crackers; my buddy definitely won that one! The quality of the food was excellent, however. You could tell that the steak burger really was from steak and everything was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a quality meal in a peaceful environment.

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The Highland Drove Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Google Map for The Highland Drove Inn

The Highland Drove Inn, Church Lane, Great Salkeld, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9NA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Penrith
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 13:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • 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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