Cumbria now holds the highest number of Michelin Starred restaurants per county outside of London – cementing the region as one of the most mouth-watering foodie destinations in the UK.
It’s today (16 February) been revealed that the county has 7 one Michelin Star restaurants. Incredibly Simon Rogan’s outstanding restaurant ‘L’Enclume’ has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Stars for 2022 guide, becoming the first ever restaurant outside of London and the South East to do so, and the only restaurant in the UK to be promoted to the prestigious three-star status this year.
The Dog and Gun Inn, near Skelton is Cumbria’s latest newcomer to hold the exclusive Michelin Star status, after being awarded one star.
In addition to the new one-star status announcement, stars have also been retained by:
- Hrishi at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere (one star)
- Cottage in the Wood in Braithwaite (one star)
- Allium at Askham Hall, Askham (one star)
- Rogan & Co in Cartmel (one star)
- The Forest Side at Grasmere (one star)
- Old Stamp House in Ambleside (one star)
This means eight restaurants now proudly share the glowing seal of approval by the team behind the internationally respected Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Stars for 2022 guide.
L’Enclume has also retained its Michelin Green Star status, highlighting outstanding sustainability practices which are at the forefront of the hospitality industry.
Michelin star restaurants lure gastronomes from all corners of the globe and are famed for offering the crème de la crème of eating and dining experiences – particularly with international visitors, with whom Cumbria is so popular.
Gill Haigh, Managing Director of Cumbria Tourism, said “This is amazing news for the individual businesses involved and amazing news for the Lake District and Cumbria. These latest announcements by the team at the Michelin Guide demonstrate just how much choice our visitors and residents have when it comes to quality dining. 10 stars is just out of this world and really shines an extra bright light on Cumbria as one of the best destinations in the UK for a gourmet escape. Yet another reason to be so proud of what Cumbria has to offer.”
“Of course Cumbria isn’t just famous for the widest range of places to eat and drink, including our Michelin restaurants, but for original produce like Cumberland sausage, sticky toffee pudding, Herdwick Lamb, Kendal Mint Cake and Grasmere Gingerbread, all of which can be bought or sampled at shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels the length and breadth of the county.”
“It is an exceptional achievement for these restaurants to run at continuously high standards to retain their stars, especially against the backdrop of the pandemic which has provided a significantly challenging few years for the hospitality industry. The whole team at Cumbria Tourism send heartfelt congratulations to all our local winners who feature in the 2022 edition of the famed Michelin Guide.”
Ben Wilkinson, Chef Director at The Cottage in the Wood, says “It’s so good to see the depth of talent across Cumbria’s restaurants. From a world class three-star restaurant, to one-star country pubs, all backed by an amazing selection of suppliers and producers. Cumbria has hospitality to be very proud of.”
Create your own Cumbrian Michelin Star dishes
Create your own Michelin Star standard dishes with The Old Stamp House and Kysty chef Ryan Blackburn recipe’s exclusive to cumbria24:
- Spiced apple and cauliflower velouté with potted brown shrimps
- Sourdough toast with garlic and hazelnuts
- Blue Whinnow cheese with Westmorland Pepper Bread and fig
- Ceviche of Mackerel
Enjoy!
