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Review on the Punchbowl at Crosthwaite by Martin Campbell
Posted: 22 Jan 06 9:13 AM Modified By admin on 3/18/2006 11:43:38 AM)
Most recent visit to the restaurant: Jan 22nd, 2006 for lunch. Tel : 015395 68237
 
The Punchbowl is set in the rather beautiful Lythe Valley. It should not be confused with other establishmnet of the same name at Underbarrow. The pub has recently been refurbished, it was a little too "tidy" for my taste, but the standard of the refurbishment is excellent.

We had lunch there with my two sons Matt and Josh. We ordered two starters and three main courses. All the food that was served, with just one exception, was great. The portions sizes were generous, both the starters and the main courses.

I had Cumberland sausage on a bed of mash with gravy, it was as you would hope very, very  tasty, the gravy was perfect. Josh my younger son had chicken breast, this was cooked as it should be, slightly moist, with a well flavoured simple sauce.  Matt my older son, had a vegetarian dish. Leeks and gruyere cheese in filo pastry. A little to greasy and not enough flavour. This was the only food we left, If you're a vegetarian and this is typical then you may struggle here. Cecilia had two starters, confit of duck leg with white beans, thyme and rosemary sauce, and a blue cheese brule.  I'm not a fan of strong blue cheese, shame, but this was very mild. What I could steal of Cecilia's Duck I liked.


The service was friendly and quick, in spite of  it being quite busy.  Would we come back, absolutely, its now on the radar, it has to be tried for Dinner and would be a great location to drive to when friends are visiting and the sun is shining. 

- Martin

Rating : Total 22

Great atmosphere 4
Home cooked fresh food 5
Plenty of flavour 4
Good value for money 5
Service with a smile 4
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