For everything that doesn't come from the Lowther Estate the George and Dragon in Clifton always uses local suppliers wherever possible. Here are a few of our local friends:

Brookside products

Maryport, Cumbria
Brookside products (www.tasteofthelakes.com) is owned and operated by the Hodgson and Heywood families and are located in Maryport. They supply most of our fish and shellfish when available.

Saddleback foods & smokerie

Plumton, Penrith, Cumbria
Mark Atkinson and Jane Farkins butcher all our meats.

The Hesket Newmarket Brewery Beers

Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria
Some more of our local ales such as Doris' 90th birthday are brewed at Hesket Newmarket Brewery.

Thornby Moor Dairy

Crofton Hall in Carlisle, Cumbria
Carolyn Fairbairn has been making cheeses since 1979, using milk from goats, sheep and cows. The milk they use is unpasteurised. Around nine different cheeses are produced ranging from soft goat's cheeses to mature hard cheeses, many of which you can taste from our cheese boards.

Tirril Brewery

Longmarton, Appleby, Cumbria
Our local ales such as Brougham Ale, 1823 and Charles Gough's Old Faithful are lovingly brewed by Tirril.