Keswick Hotel inn serves truly British menu

The 17th century Kings Arms may be one of the oldest establishments in Keswick, but is certainly up to date with the food on offer.

As the new truly local menu testifies; offering a true taste of the Lakes and Cumbria for visitors and locals during the holidays. The hotel has worked closely with local celebrity Chef Peter Sidwell from Good Taste to create a new and exciting menu for the Kings Arms – putting back the authenticity into a British Pub menu and using as many local ingredients as possible. Enjoy a taste of the Lakes in the cosy surroundings of a real ale pub serving favourites like potted duck pate, fish in beer batter, and pies with ingredients from our region. The pies are proving a real success; proper Shepherds pie using Herdwick lamb and local cheese, Beef and Ale pie made with Jennings Cumberland Beer, or try the Cheese and Leek pie made with local Crofton cheese.

Peter said “our research reinforced what we already knew – people want simple, well cooked comfort food that is truly British. We are lucky to have such high quality ingredients from fells, rivers and fields that are quite untouched. That’s why the local ingredients taste so good, cooked simply and done well. The ingredients are so local that you can taste a dish in the pub and source the ingredients in Keswick – you can take them home and enjoy a taste of the Lakes again.”

Keswick is the walking capital of England and the Kings Arms location is one of the most enviable of all the Keswick hotels. Gary Price the General Manager said “walkers really enjoy staying with us – both famous walking hero’s and holiday makers alike, because we know how to look after them: great breakfasts, packed lunches and food to fuel the soul in the evening after an exhilarating day out. Our new menu is a classic – you won’t find any curry, chilli or pasta, just a menu full of Great British dishes.

The Kings Arms is part of the Lake District Hotels Ltd group of hotels which encompasses the Skiddaw Hotel in Keswick, Lodore Falls Hotel and The Borrowdale Hotel, The Inn on the Lake on Ullswater and The George Hotel in Penrith.

For more information about the menu contact Gary Price, Manager of The Kings Arms on 017687 72083 or visit http://www.lakedistricthotels.net