Name: The Duke of Cumberland

Where: Castle Carrock

Phone number: 01228 670341

Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday, 12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 8.30pm. Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 8.30pm.

Owner: Mother and daughter Julie Harrison and Sophie MacGillivray.

History: Julie was at The Duke in 1989 and ran the Horse & Farrier in Threlkeld for four years. Sophie previously worked in a school.

Style of food: Chef David comes from Spain and The Duke prides itself on its fresh fish dishes and vegetarian options. Julie and Sophie say their food is a little different, pub food with a twist.

Menu sample: Starters on the bar menu include homemade soup of the day (£4); chicken liver and cognac paté, served with a dressed salad garnish, toasted bread and a pot of Cumberland sauce; prawn cocktail – shredded crisp lettuce topped with prawns bound in a Marie rose sauce; deep fried panko breaded brie served with chutney and dressed salad garnish (all £6).
Main courses include ‘The Duke’ – a 100 per cent beef burger topped with cheese and served with a dressed salad, fries and a pot of burger relish (£12); curry of the day served with basmati rice, side salad, naan bread and mango chutney (£13); homemade pie of the day (£12); Colin Moore’s traditional Cumberland sausage served with mashed potato, vegetables and gravy (£12); The Duke’s lamb shoulder – slowly and lovingly braised in Jennings’ Cumberland Ale, served on a bed of fresh mash, with vegetables and a rich redcurrant gravy (16); vegetarian dish of the day (£12); homemade beef lasagne served with a dressed side salad and garlic bread (£13); strips of crisp belly pork sat on a bed of creamed mashed potatoes, served with vegetable of the day and gravy (£16); Whitby scampi, chips, peas and a pot of tartar sauce (£13); fish and chips – a generous fresh fillet of fish dipped in homemade beer batter, deep fried until golden and served with chips, peas, a wedge of lemon and a pot of homemade tartar sauce (£13).

In their own words: “Since taking over The Duke a month ago, Sophie and I are blown away with the support we have had. It’s been amazing and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone, staff and customers alike. We are situated on the village green in the beautiful village of Castle Carrock. It’s perfect on ‘The Marr’ for families."