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The Sun Inn
Pooley Bridge, Nr Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NN
Tel: 017684 86205 Fax: 017684 86913
Converted from a row of cottages in the mid 1700s, The Sun Inn, set by the roadside in Pooley Bridge, which a thousand years ago was known as Pulhou, a Scandinavian word pronounced Pooley due to the area being settled at that time by Nordsmen, was originally owned by a blind proprietor, Edward Richardson. Since then the pub has changed hands several times, and was most recently taken over in 1994 by owner Mike and his wife Jane, two of its most popular landlords.
The Sun is now very much a family run establishment and Mike and Jane are ably assisted in their task by their son George and mother-in-law Doris. Sunny by name and by nature, this is one of the most friendly and cheery hostelries in the region. A sizeable whitewashed building with black framed windows,  The Sun is covered in climbing greenery and draped in vibrantly coloured hanging baskets in the summer, and has a spacious beer garden and grassy area at the rear. Inside, décor is simple and warm with low, wood beamed ceilings, wooden tables and chairs and wood panelled walls and bar.
Open all day, every day for ale, there are five available and all come from the local Jennings Brewery. Regular real ales are Cumberland Ale, Snecklifter, Cock-a-Hoop and two rotating ales from the Wolverhampton & Dudley Brewery. For lager drinkers, there is also Stella, Carlsberg, Carling, and Fosters plus Strongbow and Guinness on draught.
Food is top quality and available daily from noon until 2pm and from 6-9pm, and in the summer months of July and August, throughout the day from noon until 9pm. The chef likes to make good use as often as possible of the abundant, fresh, local produce that's available. Cooking is good, old, traditional home cooked pub food The colourful, olde world style restaurant is non smoking and can seat up to 30, so booking is necessary at the weekends.
 The Suns nine ensuite bedrooms have recently been redecorated to a high standard and comprise of five doubles, one twin, two singles and a family room which can take a family of five. Available all year round, tariffs include breakfast and prices are seasonal with particularly good rates on offer during the winter. Please see the Special Offers page for the winter rates. The atmosphere in the Sun is always lively and visitors are encouraged to relax and have a good time.
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