Charles Bathurst Inn

The story

Charles Bathurst Inn, Barnard Castle | Award-Winning British Dining

The kitchen and local sourcing

At the Charles Bathurst Inn in Barnard Castle, the kitchen focuses on classical British cooking with a modern touch. Every plate draws directly from the surrounding Yorkshire Dales landscape. The team sources grouse and pheasant from the adjoining moor while relying on regional partners like Hammonds Family Butchers and Nidderdale Poultry for daily provisions. This commitment to local ingredients has earned the venue an AA Rosette for culinary excellence.

The dining space and history

Visitors enter a room defined by open fires and original Victorian furnishings. The interior features handmade chairs crafted by Robert ‘The Mouseman’ Thompson, a nod to the building’s long standing presence in Arkengarthdale. Named after an eighteenth century landowner who developed local lead mines, the inn sits at the edge of the Pennine Way. The terrace room offers sweeping views of hay meadows and heather moorland.

Drinks and seasonal plates

The beverage list highlights fine ales and carefully selected wines paired with dishes that change with the seasons. Guests can enjoy Yorkshire Blue cheese from Shepherds Purse or fresh shellfish delivered by Hodgson Fish. A natural spring water source located high on the moor provides refillable glass bottles throughout the day. The menu simply showcases modern British cuisine.