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The Punch Bowl Inn

“With Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk on the doorstep”

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LOW ROW, NORTH YORKSHIRE

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Refurbished it may have been, but it's still evident that this Grade II listed Swaledale pub is old, 17th century, in fact. Alongside open fires and antique furniture, the bar and bar stools were hand-crafted by Robert 'The Mouseman' Thompson's company, whose trademark is a discreetly placed carved mouse. Masham brewery Black Sheep's cask-conditioned ales are in the bar. The Lunch and Beyond Menu wends its way from home-made Scotch egg with spiced apple chutney, via steak and Blacksheep casserole, herb dumpling and horseradish mash, to Yorkshire parkin with apple compôte. An alternative menu, the Mirror, has suggestions such as creamy cauliflower and Stilton soup; sea bass with Asian spiced vegetables and poppadom; and roasted Mediterranean vegetables with brown lentils. Game comes from the surrounding moors, and fresh fish is delivered from Hartlepool six days a week. There's a traditional carvery every Sunday, and steak nights are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. If you stay over, perhaps for the Swaledale festival in late May, enjoy the views from one of the 11 bedrooms. The nearby market town of Richmond is famous for its castle and Georgian Theatre, Britain's oldest in its original form.

The Punch Bowl Inn

LOW ROW, DL11 6PF

Phone: 0333 7000 779

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