Grade I listed 16th century inn with many original features including 3 large fireplaces. King Richard III is known to have stayed during his exploits in the area. Fully refurbished in 2020. Sells a range of beers from local breweries plus Loweswater Gold from Cumbrian Legendary Ales. Solway CAMRA Pub of the Season winter 2018.
Historic Interest
Closed 8.2.15 Changed name 21.12.15 reopened 28.7.16. Closed 3.9.22 to 22.3.24 Roger Owen Humphries owner from 2015 and DPS. Reopened 24.2.20 with Adrian Dudson manager to February 2021
Conversion
This is a magnificent place, Grade I-listed, that has been an inn since early C18. The ambience comes from its time as a grand house for the gentry and it is said that King Richard III stayed here. Original features include three large fireplaces and extensive wood panelling . There are two bars with counters that are probably inter-war. The pub was refurbished recently. Meals and real ale are served. Note it is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Dockray Hall, Penrith
Source: Local