North West restaurant becomes region’s first to be awarded third Michelin Star
A fine dining restaurant in Cartmel has been awarded its third Michelin star, making it the first ever restaurant in the north of England to do so.
Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume, which earned its first Michelin star in 2005 and its second in 2015, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
The Michelin Guide said: “Few restaurants represent the region in which they’re located more than L’Enclume and the Lake District.
“The cooking in this lovely old smithy has never stopped evolving and the energy emanating from the kitchen is as palpable as ever.”
It added: “Classic dishes have been reworked and refined, while stunning new dishes have slotted seamlessly into the set menu. Simon Rogan may have interests in other parts of the world, but his passion for his first restaurant remains undimmed – as does his commitment to Cartmel and his nearby 12-acre farm which produces so much of the superb produce that clearly inspires the kitchen. ”
Rogan said: “At L’Enclume we use ingredients from our 12 acre farm, which was designed by chefs, for chefs; along with local suppliers for meat and fish. We have continually developed preserving methods over the past decade to enable us to extend the time we can rely on our own growing.”
The 2022 edition of the guide also revealed that Moor Hall in Lancashire has retained its two Michelin stars. The Aughton venue is run by head chef Mark Birchall.
Village pub The Dog and Gun Inn in Skelton, Cumbria, has won its first Michelin star.
