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Blacksmiths Arms

British, Pub Food • Broughton-in-Furness
(01229) 716824 Broughton Mills, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6AX (01229)7…Show
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Award-winning Lakeland pub near Broughton with a rich history and a great reputation for its food.

About Blacksmiths Arms

Hidden away in the tranquil Lickle Valley north of Broughton-in-Furness at Broughton Mills, the Blacksmiths Arms is a real gem of a traditional country pub. The squat whitewashed building dates back to the Elizabethan era and has served as the village pub since 1778. The interior consists of four low-beamed and stone-flagged rooms, three of which are used as dining rooms and in one you'll find the original range and fireplace, a real welcome on a cold winter's day. Chef-patron Michael Lane took over the Blacksmiths in 2004 along with wife Sophie who handles front-of-house. The modern British cooking reflects Michael's fine dining roots with starters such as Slow-roasted belly of pork with pea puree and a cider reduction and mains like Roasted rump of lamb, braised cabbage, fondant potatoes and a red wine reduction. You can dine al fresco too when weather permits in an outside dining area that catches the sun all day. The Blacksmiths Arms is recommended by the AA, Egon Ronay, Alastair Sawday, the Good Food Guide, Good Pub Guide and is one of only two Cumbria pubs on CAMRA's national inventory of historic pubs.
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Lakelovers
My husband and I were staying near Broughton early December. We used Sugarvine to find somehwere to eat and were delighted with the Blacksmiths Arms. A true old lakes pub restaurant. Food was far better than we expected and we loved sitting by the range with the fire on!
NH
Lamb shank was excellent as was the wife's Haddock and chips. Good pint of Dent and friendly locals. A superior Cumbrian pub.
Dave n Caroline
Great spot in an olde worlde pub we found on Sugarvine. We both enjoyed our lunch and a couple of beers. Would return when in the area.
Jack
First class lunch here last Saturday. Was my wife's birthday and a horrible day outside. We had a table by the fire in an original range. Combined with the low beamed ceilings gave the meal great atmosphere. We had 2 soups, a fish pie and chicken as well as the cheese board all from the lunch TDH. All were excellent. Will be returning soon.
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What a find! A real gem of a Cumbrian pub nestled in the fells by the Duddon Valley at Broughton Mills. A tiny pub in size but filled with character and many nooks and crannies. We were sat in the front by the fire. Service was good and pleasantly eccentric. Four cask ales and the Golden Fleece from Dent was a cracker. I had the tomato garlic soup which was fresh and made with full tomatoes. Followed by the fish and chips. My wife had pork and chorizo stew which was gorgeous. All our party enjoyed their sunday lunch in a beautiful part of the Lakes. Look forward to eating outside in the summer.
Rob
Went to this place on Guardian newspaper recommendation Very good but pricey for a pub. Stunning location and great base for a sunday walk and sunday lunch

Blacksmiths Arms File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 45
Best seat Front room by the range
Max group booking size 22
Function rooms available Yes
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 24
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £22
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £22

Additional Information

Wifi no wi fi
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Dogs allowed Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes
Covered smoking area no covered smoking area