The Dog Gun Inn - Penrith

Everything we expected and more. This was booked a 10 months ago for a birthday treat and a family meal out to celebrate. Six of us sat down to eat and we had the taster menu, an eight course indulgence. I have never spent this much on a meal, but it was worth every penny. The taster menu was £89, the wine and beers came extra. The atmosphere is typical gastro pub, not too formal or pretentious, just a pub with gloriously fab food. Each course was superb, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The service was good. The meal took us over two hours, so not a place for a quick bite.We left full to the brim after a memorable and fun experience. I'd go again like a shot....Just have to save a few bob first!

Nice place to stay for a drink and food. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Triple-Cooked Chips, Steak and Chips

Beautiful meal and great service Price per person: £80–90 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Steak and Chips

My favourite restaurant. High end workout overly pretentious feel. Beautiful food, fantastic service (including prior to booking). I’ve been a few times and hold some dear memories here. Will of course return soon Price per person: £90–100 Food: 5 Service: 5

I was very excited to eat here, and the food was good. It just wasn’t what I had expected. Up until quite recently (after we had gone) the sample menu online did not indicate that your choice was only a 3 course, I had been very much looking forward to being able to order a la carte and try many different things. We did enjoy the meals that we had, the cheese soufflé and the bhuna were the stand outs by far. The service was good, but not much different then what you would receive at any good restaurant which is probably me putting too high of expectations on the meal.