Lake District: Rothay Manor launches new 'Rowan' restaurant

Rothay Manor's new eatery, Rowan, will be centred around "delicious food without the white-tablecloth formality."

Cameron Smith, head chef ,will be leading the kitchen, with an emphasis on "flavour over formality."

Cameron Smith, head chef at Rowan (Image: Rothay Manor) Mr Smith is a long-standing member of the Rothay Manor team and is passionate about using produce grown in the area to create an exciting dining experience.

According to the hotel, Rowan will be an informal dining experience, providing a mid-point between "fine dining" and "muddy boots pubs and cafés."

The aim is to "shake up the UK's culinary capital" with an approach centred around locally sourced dishes, simple but stylish presentation, and a friendly atmosphere.

The aim of the restaurant is to 'shake up the UK's culinary capital' (Image: Rothay Manor) The food offering, which will include an all-day menu and an à la carte selection, will showcase the "finest local produce" from day boat Lobster and fresh fish, to fresh duck eggs and raw milk.

There will also be a drinks list which was designed to celebrates breweries and distilleries in the area.

Jamie Shail, co-owner of Rothay Manor, said: "We want guests, either staying with us or popping by, to feel they can truly relax here.

"Whether they’re back from a walk around Windermere or just want to enjoy a glass of wine with friends, our new food offering is about making people feel at home.

"And with Cameron stepping up, we’re proudly spotlighting spectacular local suppliers with a fresh take on top-quality, yet laid-back Lake District cuisine."

The team at Rowan (Image: Rothay Manor) Rowan's sample menu:

• Steak tartare, local beer, crisp potato, egg yolk & pickled onion

• Dressed Ulverston crab, saffron soused fennel, fire roasted pepper, brown crab mayonnaise

• Duo of pork fillet and belly, Koffmans cabbage, poached apricots

• Beef sharing board of roasted rib, stuffed bone marrow, crispy short rib with bone marrow and shallot gravy & beef fat chips

• Duck egg custard, strawberries, elderflower & champagne

• Raspberry souffle, white chocolate sauce, peach ice-cream

For further information or to book a table, visit rothaymanor.co.uk.