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Highwayman, The

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Highwayman, The Summary

  • Cuisine(s): British, Gastropub, North
  • Opening Times:
    Mon - Fri: 12:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00
    Sat: 12:00 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:00
    Sun: 12:00 - 20:30
  • Avg Price: £27.00
 

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)

Highwayman, The Description


highwayman kirby lonsdaleThe decline of the gastropub as a generic term, to be replaced by pubs and inns, usually selling quality British or brasserie style food, is becoming part of the scene, which makes the quiet re-emergence of The Highwayman in Lancashire, where they do things proper-like, even more welcome.

But the difference here is the involvement of Nigel Haworth, of Northcote Manor fame, who has built up a fine team of local farmers, suppliers and producers that will bring smiles to the faces of the brigade of chefs.

The menu brings a combination of local flavours and textures to the table that is evident from a menu that offers both innovative and traditional dishes in great abundance, such as Shorrock's tasty Lancashire cheese on toast with Cumbrian sweet cured bacon and Worcester sauce dressing, or warm Flookburgh shrimps with blade made butter and toasted muffin.

The Highwayman's fish pie exudes local ingredients at every pore, whilst Farmer Sharp's Herdwick mutton pudding with mash potato and black peas will delight the discerning. Amongst the grills the 8oz Cumbrian fell-fed rib eye of beef, matured for five weeks, with real chips cooked in dripping makes for a compelling dish.  Nearby Lowther Park provides quality organic chicken, and the sort of seafood that hails from Scotland and Morecambe Bay is only thirty minutes away, with shrimps, samphire, sea bass and kipper fillets amongst the delicacies. And so it goes on through a delightful litany of temptation, but bursting with health and goodness, with a special menu for the younger members of your party.

A fun-packed and extremely well annotated wine list has serious competition from the soft drinks, including the wonderful Willow Water from nearby Cartmel, one of the best natural waters to be found in this country, and the local Thwaites ales. On the more serious stuff the single malts and brandies are worthy of the most mischievous highwayman.

This is a place for connoisseurs of the simple and genuine approach to eating and drinking, where enjoyment and a wish to return are paramount.

Their Website is a delight, with a wide range of information and some delightful images and information about local suppliers that can only instil confidence, not to say affection.

Your Reviews of Highwayman, The

Denise Denovan-Jones, Isle of Man (19 February 2008)

We visited the Highwayman for a birthday celebration and the food did not disappoint. My friend went for the Lancashire hotpot and said it was the best he'd tasted and I opted for the fish pie which was delicious. We both finished with the Lancashire curd tart with lemon creme fraiche followed by coffee and Grasmere gingerbread. Overall, we couldn't fault anything. The Manager we spoke to was very friendly and informative about the local produce and herds they owned. Given the opportunity we would definitely make a point of going back and recommending it to others.

Kate (9 February 2008)

Turned up with two friends early doors. Had a splendid meal and the service was brilliant. Staff very pleasant and attentive. Could not fault anything at all, food superb.

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Additional Info for Highwayman, The

  • Yes Children welcome
  • Yes Groups allowed
  • No Air conditioning
  • No Outside seating
  • Yes Reservations
  • No Cover Charge
  • House red: £12.50
  • House white: £12.50
  • Service charge: Not included
 
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