T H E   R E S T A U R A N T

at   T S H

A room with a view!

From Spring onwards, The Restaurant at TSH is an even better place to dine - the

lighter evenings provide a wonderful outlook over garden and drinks before dinner

can be taken on the terrace. On the darker nights of Winter, the restaurant changes character, becoming a cosy haven from the elements.

‘This is food that deserves wide appreciation’

– Lancashire Life

Temple Sowerby House, near Penrith, is one of a select number of hotels and restaurants in Cumbria to have been awarded Two AA Rosettes for the quality, imagination and consistency

of the menus created by Head Chef Ashley Whittaker. The menus blend contemporary and traditional British styles whilst featuring the best of seasonal, local and garden-grown produce.

The superb range of local produce includes lamb from the Lake District fells, beef and pork

from nearby farms around Penrith and in the Eden Valley, game from neighbouring estates, seafood from the north-western coast and regionally produced cheeses.

The detail and attention given to the preparation of our dishes mean that special diets can generally be easily catered for, especially if prior notice is given.

There isn’t a strict dress code for dinner, but smart casual is appropriate.

To complement the seasonal menus, the Wine List has been personally chosen to reflect an interesting range, drawn from an international market.

A typical selection of dishes from

our Dinner Menu

(note that the menu changes monthly to reflect the seasons at TSH)

S T A R T E R S

T O M A T O

textures of tomato - chilled consommé, mousse

and tart with parmesan sorbet

P E A  & H A M

ham hock served warm with pressing of

belly, English pea mousse and buttered

peas, piccalilli flavours

S A L M O N

cured organic salmon served warm with cucumber spaghetti,

consommé and garden herb gnocchi

R A B B I T

lasagne of wild rabbit, smoked loin, pickled carrots, potato

and mustard velouté

S C A L L O P S

king scallops pan-fried, black pudding beignets, pickled apple,

ginger cream & snap

C H E E S E  &  L E E K

M A I N S

VENISON

pan-roasted topside with beetroot mash, chocolate, orange and a port sauce

C H I C K E N

lemon & herb roasted breast, fondant potatoes,

chicken consomme, caramelized lemon

T U N A

seared tuna loin, flavours of niçoise, warm potato salad,

black olive oil

L I V E R  & O N I O N S

milk marinated calves liver, onion textures, pommes purée, smoked bacon jus

L A M B  & M I N T

roasted rump of local lamb, crisp shoulder, garden mint späetzle, lamb juices

A U B E R G I N E

terrine of cous cous and aubergine with baba ganoush,

falafel and slow roasted tomato

D E S S E R T S

C H O C O L A T E  &  C H E R R Y

chocolate mousse, black forest gateau ice cream,

chocolate and cherry fudge

R A S P B E R R Y

glacé of garden raspberries, vanilla bavaroise,

meringue wings, fresh raspberries

P I N E A P P L E  &  C O C O N U T

poached pineapple, pineapple sorbet,

spiced pannacotta, coconut rice pudding

G O O S E B E R R Y  &  E L D E R F L O W E R

parfait of gooseberry & elderflower, gooseberry sherbert,

elderflower doughnuts, caramel sauce

F R U I T  &  N U T

hazelnut cake, almond crème caramel, rum & raisin ice cream

C H E E S E

regional farmhouse selection, black grape chutney, walnuts

choose 2 courses:   £27.50

A Word about Wine....

“Each to his own” is as near as I can come to a wine

“philosophy”. It is possible to talk forever about wine, and some people do. I am quite happy to myself, as long as I’ve got a glass of the stuff in my hand!

The problem is, wine is very subjective. So when producing a wine list, do I choose the same old wines that everybody else has, or do I choose wines that I like myself, in the hope that others may also enjoy them?

Well, I have to admit to adopting the latter approach, by only stocking wines that I like and that I think will complement the menus, knowing that I can recommend them personally.

I could easily make the list two or three times as long, there are that many good wines around, but too much choice can be confusing so I hope you enjoy my selection. There are some good examples of classic styles, together with some interesting new ones to try, too!

See details of our Wine Weekends

A few of my personal favourites

chosen from The Wine List:

Albarino, Lagar de Cervera 2007, Rias Baixas, Spain

Made from 100% Albarino grapes, this is a real delight - delicious appley fruit

and slightly nutty almost! Fantastic with fish but I love it on it’s own, too!

Quincy La Croix St Ursin 2005 Loire

A real gem from the Loire Valley, just up the road from Sancerre.

Dry and aromatic sauvignon with deliciously thirst-quenching character.

Chenin Blanc, Avondale 2008, Paarl, S. Africa

Perfect South African Chenin Blanc - well-rounded, full texture with

hints of pear drops and ripe melon at the finish. Lovely!

Meursault 1er Cru, Les Criots 2002, Ballot-Millot

This is a really classic white Burgundy, a single vineyard wine from the excellent

Hubert Lamy - “composty” nose, superb Chardonnay flavours, real character.

Kuki Sauvignon Blanc, 2008, New Zealand

Typical NZ Sauvignon -  fruity and zesty as you would

expect, but with perfect balance for complementing food.

Chateau Musar 2002, Bekka’a Valley Lebanon

Rich, mature wine with oak, spice and currant tastes

- in fact, similar to a good claret but with an almost

sweet, exotic edge to it. I love it !

Pinot Noir Domaine de Valmoissine 2007 Louis Latour

Excellent Pinot Noir from grapes grown at 500m above

sea level in the Provencal Alps. Light and lively fruit

flavours, but with great ‘finesse‘, too!

Quinta de Camarate 2005, J M Fonseca, Portugal 

Beautiful example of Portuguese wine at it’s best! Slightly oaky,

smoky nose and those interesting aromas and tastes from the local grape varieties used

Chateau Beausejour de Bonalgue 2001, Pomerol

Rich, quite earthy claret with concentrated fruit, good structure and soft tannins.

Great example of  typical, Merlot-based Pomerol, drinking beautifully!

Avondale Camissa Syrah 2004, Paarl, S. Africa

Outstanding wine from an exceptional winemaker.

Intense colour, soft and full with a great balance of fruit, tannin and oak.

Hints of spices, chocolate and licquorice!

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