Four & Twenty

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 4/5 More
Apr 14th, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More
Apr 13th, 2023

We had a lovely lunch today. The quality is amazing, Michelin level. Relaxed atmosphere. What a lovely restaurant. Has to be one of the best in the Lakes. James and the team should be in the food guides
Mar 20th, 2023

As a regular traveller up and down the M6 seeking decent fare on overnight stays, and having discovered this total gem of a restaurant by chance several years ago... I have not failed to return regularly since - most recently just this week - and never been disappointed, not once. The quality of the cooking is superb, quite matching the invention and ingenuity that goes into the creation of truly appealing seasonal menus. Regular patrons, and there must be many if Penrith has not lost all sense of culinary discernment, will recognise a core homage to Cumbrian beef, lamb and pork offered in a variety of cuts and styled with a range of sauces and accompaniments, so that even these standards are ever-changing in their concept and presentation. The menu changes with the seasons, taking account of the latest fresh produce. On a previous visit roasted lamb rump was offered with a slow cooked Isle of Wight tomato, a lamb moussaka, fresh summer vegetables, and even the drizzled balsamic and olive oil was minted. Bliss! But equally I've witnessed it offered with crushed new potatoes, wild garlic and Lancashire cheese... gorgeous. The menus cater for all tastes... duck and chicken appear regularly; and vegetarians and pescetarians are well looked after too, with similar attention to variety and intriguing presentation. Yes, you will find luscious cod and fragrant sea bass swimming at you out of the menu; but also star options such as the turbot I enjoyed this week, served in a delectable lobster 'minestrone'... a total, taste-popping delight. On a previous visit there was a starter of turbot fish fingers; not, you might think, the way to treat the King of the Sea, but it was expertly done to preserve the mild sweetness of this star favourite... brave in concept, stunning in execution. Also, not often do you find a twice baked cheese souffle offered as a starter, and with such success. Lovely puddings too, and an excellent, well-chosen wine list. The menu helpfully offers a wine pairing for every dish. Service is knowledgeable, friendly and very professional. Tables are well spaced and the overall ambience is welcoming. Cooking of this standard, variety and consistency is rare... all the dishes, dainty or otherwise, could certainly be set before a king. But I strongly recommend you try them for yourselves instead! On some evenings they also offer a very cost conscious prix-fixe menu, for two or three courses... amazing value. Booking highly recommended.
Apr 23rd, 2023

Feb 22nd, 2023