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Our Own Brews
The Talbot Tipple
Brewed in collaboration with Jennings Castle Brewery, Burton upon Trent. Ideal for sunny days or post-fell adventures. A tried-and-true EPA for over 9 years.
Bogi Beer
Our refreshing golden 4% ale, a runaway success! “Puli” a pint to enjoy today!
Ales
Jennings Ale
An old favourite with a timeless taste.
Guest Ales
A rotating selection to keep things interesting.
Lagers & Ciders
Draught
Warsteiner
Carlsberg
Bottled Lagers
Birra Moretti
Heineken
Corona
Estrella Daura
Shipyard Low Tide
Warsteiner Fresh
Ciders
Somersby Apple
Somersby Fruit
Spirits from the Lakes
Lakeland Bedrock Gin
Lakes Vodka
The One Whisky
Ciabattas
Served Monday - Saturday 12 PM - 4 PM. All are served with crisp dressed salad on white ciabatta. Add a cup of our Chef’s Daily Soup for just £3.75.
£7.75
HOT CUMBERLAND SAUSAGE & RED ONION CHUTNEY
Savour a hearty countryside sensation
£7.75
£8.55
GRILLED HALLOUMI & HAZELNUT
Mediterranean daydreams with a nutty twist
£8.55
£9.95
HOT SLICED STEAK & ONION
Unleash a rustic flavour stampede
£9.95
£8.55
BREADED CHICKEN, LITTLE GEM LETTUCE & CHIPOTLE MAYO
A fiesta on your tastebuds
£8.55
£8.55
HOT BACON & BRIE
Crispy, creamy, and a tad cheeky
£8.55
£8.55
FISH FINGERS, LETTUCE & TARTARE
Dive into a sea of delight
£8.55
Starters
£7.50
CHEF'S DAILY SOUP
Market-fresh ingredients, our chef's daily creation, served with a crusty bread roll and butter
£7.50
£9
CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ
Pâté with red onion chutney, Cumberland sauce, melba toast and salad leaves
£9
£8
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Served on a crispy salad leaf with a pistachio and wild garlic pesto and a sprinkling of hazelnut crumbs
£8
£8.50
BEETROOT SALAD
Chilled, roasted purple and golden beets on salad leaves with dill-pollen-whipped goat's cheese curd, walnuts, and maple-walnut vinaigrette
£8.50
£10
SALMON CAESAR SALAD
Little gem salad with sun-blush tomatoes, chick peas, Caesar dressing and a sprinkle of Parmesan
£10
£11
MEATY MEZZE
Bresaola, Cumbrian smoked chicken, air-dried ham, piccalilli, balsamic onions, and rice-stuffed vine leaf served with homemade rosemary focaccia
£11
Mains
£16
BATTERED HALLOUMI
Deep-fried halloumi with sweet chilli garlic sauce and mint oil, grilled cherry tomatoes, chips, balsamic glaze and homemade tartare sauce.
£16
£15
VEGAN JAMBALAYA
Peppers, butter bean and jackfruit cooked in a mild smokey tomato sauce, served with Jamaican rice ‘n’ beans
£15
£18
TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS
Beer-battered fillet, chips, mushy peas, and homemade tartare sauce
£18
£19
STEAK & ALE PIE
Braised Lakeland steak cooked long and slow in rich ale gravy, encased in light puff pastry, with seasonal vegetables and chips
£19
£19
SKELWITH BEEF BURGER
Two 4oz beef burgers topped with smoked bacon jam, tomato, red onions, and gherkins. Served with homemade burger sauce, salad, and chips
£19
£18
CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER
Cajun-seasoned chicken breast, toasted brioche, Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, red onion chutney, chips, and vegan slaw
£18
£18
CHILLI CON CARNE
Minced beef cooked in Smokey chipotle and red kidney beans, with Skelwith tortilla chips and rice, and a spring onion and coriander garnish.
£18
AVAILABLE FROM 5PM
£33
8oz LAKELAND RIB-EYE STEAK
Cooked to your liking, served with chips, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and caramelised onion pearls.
£33
Compliment your steak with creamy peppercorn sauce, or red wine sauce for just £2.50
£19.50
D-CUT GAMMON STEAK
Glazed with maple syrup, Jamaican-style pineapple chutney, garden peas, cherry tomatoes, and chips
£19.50
£27
PAN-SEARED DUCK BREAST
Served pink with fried polenta cake, grilled English asparagus, wild garlic oil and a gin and sour cherry compôte
£27
£21
SEA BASS FILLET
Grilled sea bass with lemon on stir-fried pakchoi, spring onion, confit cherry tomatoes, ginger-honey soy dressing, and seasonal vegetables
£21
£27
VICTORIA LAMB SHOULDER
Lakeland lamb rolled and slow-cooked with red currants, red wine, rosemary, served with Chantenay carrots, and creamy mashed potato.
£27
SIDES
£4.50
CHIPS
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£4.50
£3.50
GARLIC BREAD
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£3.50
£4.50
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
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£4.50
£4.00
ONION RINGS
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£4.00
£6
PARMESAN & TRUFFLE FRIES
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£6
£6
PARMESAN & TRUFFLE STEM BROCOLLI
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£6
£4
DRESSED SIDE SALAD
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£4
£4.50
VEGAN SLAW
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£4.50
£4
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
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£4
Desserts
All served with pouring cream or ice cream, excluding the cheese board.
£8.25
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Warm pudding with vanilla ice cream, a comforting classic
£8.25
£8.25
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Rich, fudgy, and utterly delightful
£8.25
£8.25
PISTACHIO TIRAMISU
A nutty twist on a beloved dessert
£8.25
£8.25
DISARONNO & PRALINE ICED PARFAIT
Creamy, nutty, and decadently delicious
£8.25
£8.25
PASSION FRUIT & MANGO PAVLOVA
A tropical twist on a meringue classic
£8.25
£8.25
FRESH FRUIT SALAD
A refreshing medley of seasonal fruits
£8.25
LUXURY LAKES ICE CREAMS & SORBETS
Indulge in an award-winning selection of artisanal ice creams and sorbets from Lakes Ice Cream
£7 THREE SCOOPS / £2.75 ONE SCOOP
£11.25
RUSTIC CHEESE BOARD
Appleby Creamery Black Dub, Smoked Hootenanny, Brie, Creamy Lancashire, Charcoal Cheddar, and celery, grapes, crackers, chutney and balsamic onion.
£11.25
Kids Menu
£7.75
FISH FINGERS & CHIPS
Crunchy fish fingers served with chunky chips and garden peas
£7.75
£7.75
SAUSAGE & MASH
Classic Cumberland sausage served with creamy mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and gravy
£7.75
£7.75
CHICKEN FINGERS & CHIPS
Tender breaded chicken fingers served with chunky chips and garden peas
£7.75
Sparkling
£49 bottle
Jean-Pierre Marniquet Carte d'Or Brut NV
Venteuil, France
£49 bottle
Crafted by a small, family-owned grower, this lively Champagne boasts a scented bouquet and refreshing charm.
£65 bottle
Laurent-Perrier Brut NV
Tours-sur-Marne, France
£65 bottle
From one of the world's most esteemed Champagne Houses, this blend of reserve wines offers delicacy, full fruit flavor, and a lingering finish. Grilled almonds and biscuit notes add a touch of warmth.
£95 bottle
Laurent-Perrier Brut Rosé N.V
Tours-sur-Marne, France
£95 bottle
Crafted by the saignée method, this Rosé Champagne features stylish strawberry fruit, vivacity, and easy-drinking charm. Perfect as a refreshing apéritif or paired with various dishes.
£26 bottle
Amori Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
£26 bottle
A delightful Prosecco boasting an attractive biscuity nose and a bright, fruity palate with hints of pears and melons. An excellent choice for a refreshing aperitif.
Red
£22.50 bottle
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Watervale Shiraz
South Eastern Australia
£22.50 bottle
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Spicy Shiraz and full Cabernet combine for a well-structured, highly drinkable wine.
£22.50 bottle
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Paseo Merlot
Maule Valley, Chile
£22.50 bottle
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Rich plum fruit, smooth, and very easy drinking. Excellent value for a delightful experience.
£23 bottle
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Caleo
Abruzzo, Italy
£23 bottle
Rich, soft red from the Montepulciano grape in the mountainous Abruzzo region of central Italy.
£27.50 bottle
Cote du Rhone Verquiere
Rhone Valley, France
£27.50 bottle
Mourvedre & Grenache in equal parts give a full wine with a velvety finesse. Powerful yet mellow Grenache flavours.
£29 bottle
Bodega Vega Rioja Crianza
Rioja, Spain
£29 bottle
Dark ruby with classic cedar, spice box, tobacco & blackberries on the nose.
£28.50 bottle
Miguel Torres Santa Digna
Central Valley, Chile
£28.50 bottle
Top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from the Torres family in Curico, offering full-bodied cassis flavours.
£30 bottle
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£17.50 ½ bottle
Chateau Malbat Bordeaux Rouge
Bordeaux, France
£30 bottle
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£17.50 ½ bottle
Well-developed aromas of tobacco & black fruit. Perfect with roast dinners or enjoyed by itself.
£23.50 bottle
Freedom Cross Pinotage
Franschhoek, South Africa
£23.50 bottle
Renowned for its distinctive, smoky, earthy aromas, this is a deliciously rich red wine.
£35
Cave de Fleurie Beaujolais Villages
Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
£35
An attractive, fruity & refreshing wine with Gamay grapes' trademark light tannins, juicy red berry fruit, and a silky soft mouthfeel.
£32
Chateau Tour Bel Air Montagne St Emilion
St Emilion, Bordeaux, France
£32
A classic claret blend with 70% Merlot, 15% Cab Sav, and 15% Cab Franc. Roasted plum, toasted oak, elegant, and well-balanced.
White
£22.50 bottle
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Paseo Sauvignon Blanc
Maule Valley, Chile
£22.50 bottle
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A dry white with an abundance of up-front tropical fruit.
£23.50 bottle
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Pinot Grigio Lucas Botter I.G.T.
Veneto, Italy
£23.50 bottle
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Italy’s 'In Vogue Grape Variety'. A crisp and refreshing example of this modern classic.
£24 bottle
Le Grand Noir Viognier
Minervois, France
£24 bottle
A truly classy Viognier with delightful mango and apricot flavours, complemented by added Chardonnay for extra freshness. Unoaked and exquisite.
£22 bottle
Torley Talisman, Gruner Vetliner
Eger, Hungary
£22 bottle
Subtle stone fruit and pear on the nose, rich, good acidity that coats the tongue and lingers. A delightful expression of Gruner Vetliner.
£22 bottle
Rioja Vega Blanco
Rioja, Spain
£22 bottle
Made from 100% Viura grapes, this pale yellow wine with green hues is clean and bright. Fruity with intense varietal aromas, well-balanced, fresh, and lively.
£27.50 bottle
Wine of ‘Good Hope’ Chenin Blanc
Stellenbosch, South Africa
£27.50 bottle
Sun-kissed citrus fruit with a slightly sweet buttery edge, creating a refreshing and delightful Chenin Blanc.
£30 bottle
Bon Courage Chardonnay
Robertson Valley, South Africa
£30 bottle
Well-balanced and delicious, this Southern Hemisphere Chardonnay boasts rich tropical tones with orange peel, lime, and melon notes. The finish is clean and fresh.
£40 bottle
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£22.50 ½ bottle
Chablis Famille Brocard Les Manants
Burgundy, France
£40 bottle
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£22.50 ½ bottle
A crisp rich Chablis with ripe fruit, minerality, and firm acidity. A superbly elegant example of the classic French wine.
£39 bottle
Pouilly Fume Jean Pabiot et Fils
Pouilly Fume, Loire, France
£39 bottle
Dry, refreshing, and crisp, this textbook Loire Sauvignon Blanc is understated, restrained, and elegant. Green apple, lime, hints of flint, and smoke to the finish.
Rosé
£22.50 bottle
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La Lejania Merlot Rosé
Maule Valley, Chile
£22.50 bottle
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Off-dry and morish, this Chilean gem from Maule Valley delights with real strawberry and raspberry fruit flavors. A perfect sip of sunshine.
£22.50 bottle
Rioja Bodegas Vega
Rioja, Spain
£22.50 bottle
Experience the essence of a dry traditional rosé. Bursting with up-front raspberry fruit, it's a delightful and classic choice for any occasion.