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Series five of The Story Behind the Dish finds Head Chef Connor Wilson, describing his Hake, Leek Cannelloni, Braised Leek and Dulce Beurre Blanc dish from the Main Menu.  A … Read more →

Welcome to series four of The Story Behind the Dish.  In this series, our talented Head Chef, Connor Wilson, talks you through his Beetroot, Rhubarb, Brown Butter dessert from the … Read more →

This Father’s Day we are serving our full a la carte menu and a free drink for all the Dads.

We are offering 25% discount off mid-week breaks* at The Kirkstyle and stays at our stunning six-bedroom holiday home The Old Rectory, during the month of May.  This is the … Read more →

This book is a stunning collection of photographs by photographer and author Helen Shaw.  It tells the story of England’s Last Wilderness – The North Pennines, home to Helen and … Read more →

Welcome to the third in the series of The Story Behind the Dish.  This time, our talented Head Chef, Connor Wilson, talks you through his Barbecued Beetroot, Smoked Sour Cream … Read more →

This is a great opportunity to learn about the wines by the glass on our wine list.  This is the second event of two events, where our jovial landlord Nick, … Read more →

Not to be missed! We are very excited to welcome Bon Coeur, one of our favourite wine suppliers, who will explain six classic wines from non-classical regions. Each wine is … Read more →

Welcome to the second series of The Story Behind the Dish where our wonderful Head Chef, Connor Wilson, explains the philosophy and inspiration behind Venison Tartare, Fermented Bilberry, Salt Baked … Read more →

The Story behind the Dish is a series of videos where our Head Chef, Connor Wilson, explains a dish, the philosophy behind it and what inspired him to create the … Read more →

We are so proud to top and tail Grace Dent’s round up of her favourite restaurants 2023.  Big thank you Grace! ‘Where chefs let their freak flag fly’: Grace Dent’s … Read more →

We are chuffed to be included in The Good Food Guide’s choice of Britain’s cosiest pubs.  We think you’ll agree, we are in very good company!  Please click here to … Read more →

We are so very proud to be recognised by Michelin, as one of their Favourite New Restaurants, showcasing high quality cooking across a range of styles and budgets.  We along … Read more →

The AA paid us a visit this month and we are proud to say that they have awarded us an AA Five Star rating with an “Inn” designator.  This is … Read more →

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded two AA Rosettes.  A very respectable accolade, and so well-deserved by Head Chef, Connor, and his team in the kitchen.  … Read more →

We were of course excited and at the same time apprehensive when we noticed ‘the’ Grace Dent, acclaimed food critic, had booked to dine with us.  Her flattering review of … Read more →

We are utterly delighted to be included in the prestigious Good Food Guide’s Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2023. It’s an honour to be in such good company alongside some … Read more →

Spirits were high and so was the adrenalin at the Inter-pub Quoits tournament on Sunday 9th July, when The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest took on The Wallace Arms .  … Read more →