I travelled from Essex to Newcastle on business and stopped at this hotel for some lunch with a colleague. We found it easy to stop there as road works were hectic during the time in Penrith, and we were very happy they were there as we found this place wonderful. we normally meet elsewhere but we have now diverted to stopping here as the food was lovely, staff very friendly and overall excellent. we are now regular eaters here and recommend it to anyone wanting good quality pub food.
Mr Happy
We ate here a couple of weeks ago on our way to Scotch Corner; our waitress showed us to our table and told us that there was no real ale at the moment. She returned a couple of minutes later and took our order which eventually arrived. The starters were served with coleslaw which smelled distinctly off and when we complained it was rancid, the waitress simply said we were wrong - the coleslaw was only made yesterday. The chef (Mick) sent us a message saying that no -one else had complained so it must be ok.
The rest of the meal was at best adequate if not inspiring and definitely not up to the gastro-pub standard we expect nowadays. We all felt queezy after our meals and my wife spent the rest of the day complaining of stomach cramp.
My recommendation of the Agricultural Hotel? Answer: Don't bother!
Silvia Johnstone
I stopped at this hotel approximately 2 weeks ago and it was a wonderful stay. I had a Lamb Henry with mint gravy for my supper and it was exactly how i was hoping for and more... i would recommend this place any day.
Deesy
dunno whats happened to this place. 2 years ago i visited and really enjoyed. This time poor service microwaved food and in general i felt like my being there was putting staff out. Noticed that the pub across the road is now doing food ( station hotel) and on speaking to some locals have discovered that its now the place to go for food in town. Am back in a couple of weeks and will give it a go.
Dave Sturrock
Great real ales, fantastic value food and good choice. Two course Sunday lunch at £6.95 is great value. Staff very friendly and service very quick.
john
the lamb henry was very tasty
the curry was good as well
