Formerly the Agricultural Hotel in Castlegate, Penrith, this landmark inn reopened on 21st of November after a refurbishment.

It has been bought by the Valiant Pub Company, founded in December 2021, which is headquartered in Birmingham and mine hosts at the Agricultural are Megan McCall and Thomas McLaughlin,

This photo, taken a few years ago, shows the splendid shuttered Victorian bar with sash screens in the Agricultural which is listed in the CAMRA Heritage Inventory of historic pub interiors.

The Agricultural is conveniently located near to the railway station and it even has its own car park.

Letting rooms are to be made available in the near future.

The above photo was taken on the opening day by a branch member.

Ales on sale 3 from Allendale Brewery plus Wainwright from Carlsberg. £3.70 a pint. Good feedback from members.

The pub will be hosting live music plus pub food.