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Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite

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Opens at 11:00am
Crosthwaite, LA8 8HR (View on Google Map)
(015395) 68237
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This outstanding dining pub is ranked in the top 50 gastropubs in the UK. It combines old charm with new luxury in a country-chic style. A traditional pub atmosphere, complete with log fires, blends with contemporary dining in a stunning rural location overlooking the Lyth Valley. The pub boasts a traditional bar, informal lounge/dining areas and a formal restaurant.There is an outside terrace with bar snacks, BBQs and hog roasts in fine weather- a perfect place for summer time eating and drinking. Lovely old village church next door with sheep grazing the cemetery.

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland (Solway Sub Branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland District
Last updated
05/05/2025
Last surveyed
12/09/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
--individual--/Private Individual
Pub ID
KEN/856
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde
Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde
Bowness Bay - Swan Blonde

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Changing

Usually one local beer

Changing beers typically include: Bowness Bay (varies) , Marston's (varies) , Wainwright (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Local ingredients
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Multi-award winner
Garden Garden
Terrace with great views of Lyth valley
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Large adjacent area
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in restaurants or bedrooms
Accommodation Accommodation
All en-suite
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Two separate rooms
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Bowness Bay, Fell
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
SD4462791181

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