Heft, Inn + Restaurant

30/08/2026

It’s our last day before we slip away for our annual summer break which means it’s SUP UP SUNDAY!

From 5.30pm, all cask ale is £2.50 a pint but when it’s gone, it’s gone…

The restaurant is fully booked but the bar is open and bar snacks roll out until 7pm

If you fancy a final l’al Heft fix - a pint, a nibble or a bit of Sunday silliness then tonight’s the night!

We will return on the 9th September for and reservations remain open on our website whilst we are closed

See you at the bar! 🍻

24/08/2026

We’re on the hunt for some new faces at Heft!

Fire us an email over if you’re interested, tag your mates or give the post a l’al share…

BAR SUPERVISOR

🍻 You must be able to make cocktails, smile at humans, and maintain dignity while someone asks if we have Blue Nun during the Saturday rush.

🍻 Know your way around a proper cellar (stuffed full of the best casks and kegs from our local breweries) as well as spirits, mixers and the mysterious art of shaking without looking like you’re starting a lawnmower

🍻 Have a work ethic that would make your nan proud

🍻 Bring personality - the good kind, the kind our locals will love as much as our restaurant guests and our OG staff will get along with

🍻 Actually enjoy hospitality?! (weird, but we respect it)

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FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF (over 18’s) — PT also available

We’re a small, ambitious team who are proud of what we do - and we’re ready to grow our restaurant family a little further…

Maybe you’ve worked in hospitality for years?

Maybe you’ve never carried more than one plate at a time?

Maybe you’re somewhere in that mysterious middle ground?

We don’t mind. We’re taking on all levels, because we care more about your attitude than your CV. If you’re kind, curious, hardworking and love all things food and drink, we want to hear from you!

What we’re looking for:

🍷 A love of Cumbrian produce, good company and the thrill of a busy service

🍷 A solid work ethic — the sort that makes a team stronger

🍷 A warm personality and confidence without the ego

🍷 A genuine love for hospitality (or at least a willingness to discover one)

We’re happy to train, support apprenticeships, and work with college pathways — if you want to learn, we’re right behind you

THE PRACTICAL STUFF:
We’re open 5 days a week, with the restaurant open 4.
We close over Christmas, plus a week in summer and two in winter - because rest matters.

Salary depends on experience and position, and service charge is split equally between all staff.

We don’t have live in and you MUST have transport. Public transportation is not a thing round our way!

HOW TO APPLY:
Email your CV to [email protected] and we’ll be in touch. We don’t accept applications via DM or in the comments.

31/07/2026

is back for August and this one’s going to be proper CHEEKY!

Saucy, finger lickin’ and downright tasty - this one is perfectly poised for a post Cartmel Agricultural Society Cumbria Show feast…

We’ll be running things the same as ever but if you’re new to this then this is how we roll:

🐓 Bar opens at 3pm

🐓 Food served 5pm - 8pm

🐓 NO RESERVATIONS - it’s first come, first served

🐓 Dogs are welcome, as are children but we only operate one menu

🐓The platter and half chicken are GF, the other mains can be served ‘breadless’ and all sides except the mac ‘n cheese are GF

See you Wednesday 5th August! 🍗 💚 🍟

ps
📅 September’s will be the 9th due to our annual summer holiday! ☀️

29/07/2026

So a few more people have joined us since last night’s episode of ‘Food Heroes’ with Rick Stein on BBC iPlayer

He joined us all the way back in 2023 for a fantastic day of filming where we talked food, foraging and Cumbria. We were, and still are, thrilled to be included alongside so many Cumbrian legends!

If you’ve missed the series you can catch it here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001w96d

If you’d like to know what Rick drank alongside the venison then it was this gorgeous Nebbiolo from Buon Vino - https://www.buonvino.co.uk/product/ole-nebbiolo-dirupi-rosso-di-valtellina/

We may have also enjoyed a couple of post filming pints of ‘Pale Ale’ from Lakes Brew Co…

Big thank you to Rick and the team for continuing to champion small local producers, artisans and eateries!

22/07/2026

We’re squeezing in a mid month this week whilst Charred Kitchen are otherwise engaged!

So tonight, the 22nd July, we’re SUBBIN’…

IFYKYK but if you don’t then this is how we roll - get it?

🥖 Bar opens at 3pm

🍴Food orders from 5pm - 8pm

🥖 We have one menu running only

🍴Children and dogs are most welcome

📆 August’s , on the 5th, is gonna be a banger so pop the date in your diary now! 🐓 🐓 🐓

17/07/2026

Small bites, big start…

We open our set menu with a cheeky punch, courtesy of our snacks

https://hefthighnewton.co.uk/bookings/

10/07/2026

Lovely mention by MICHELIN Guide as part of their ‘ Tour’.

Well worth a look if you’re planning a visit to …

https://guide.michelin.com/ie/en/article/travel/best-restaurants-lake-district-michelin-stars

07/07/2026

Well, this is awkward.

Retrospectively glancing back at our ‘25 favourites we thought we’d smash out another Scandi night for July’s . You lot went mad for our viking style ‘Bøf Bun’, crazy for meatballs and thoroughly enjoyed the Nordic vibes. In 2025, this felt whimsical, fun and was quite frankly bloody delicious but *this week* it does have an air of treachery. We did consider a last minute change to celebratory tacos and burritos but the Daim bars are en route, Kevin’s cured his sausages, and the cucumbers are already a picklin’…

So, for ONE day only - we’re going to celebrate all things Scandinavian.

Then, come Thursday, normal service will resume and we’ll be fed, watered and ready to watch the lads take on some *actual* vikings come the weekend…

Not been before? This is the crack:

🇳🇴 Bar opens at 3pm

🇸🇪 Food orders from 5pm - 8pm

🇫🇮 No reservations - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

🇩🇰 Children and dogs are more than welcome but we don’t offer a separate menu

📅 See you tomorrow, 8th July…💙💛

25/06/2026

If you’re looking to back a brilliant local school and maybe snag a cracking prize, go on — have a cheeky little peek at this raffle.

You know you want to…😉

TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crosscrake-summer-raffle--2026

We’re thrilled to launch our Summer Fundraiser Raffle!

The raffle will run right up until our big prize draw at the Summer Fair on 13th July.

We’ve been blown away by the generosity of local businesses, who have donated an incredible range of prizes. Every ticket purchased helps us get closer to our goal of replacing the outdoor play equipment, so your support truly makes a difference.

Help us make this our biggest fundraiser so far - please spread the word among friends and family. Every share helps!

Prize collection: Prizes must be collected from Crosscrake School before 15th July 2026. Vouchers and smaller items can be posted at the winner’s cost.

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/crosscrake-summer-raffle--2026

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22/06/2026

Thrilled to be mentioned on this list by MICHELIN Guide 💚