May 9, 2022 | Galloper news
We would like to give a huge shout out and many thanks to the amazing local trades and companies who contributed to the recently-completed refurbishment of Wuky’s Nook. We always try to keep our trade local wherever possible and we are grateful to the following:...
Apr 24, 2022 | Galloper news
We´re looking for full and part-time bar staff at the Galloper. Interested in joining our team? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Colette at colette[at]ospreyinns.co.uk
Mar 28, 2022 | Galloper news
Look at our new season menu, served from April 13th! Some old favourites, some exciting new dishes; something for everyone at the Galloper.
Mar 24, 2022 | Galloper news
Sunday lunches are available as a takeaway for collection. Order direct with us for collection by calling us on 01946 328203, or sending us a Fb direct message. Sunday lunches are available to eat in too, of course, but we hope you’ll enjoy having the option of...
Feb 22, 2022 | Galloper news
We’ve got loyalty cards! in fact at all the Osprey inns, and you can collect beer points towards a free pint or points from general/food purchases over £30 towards a £20 voucher. So have a treat on us! grab your loyalty card from the bar and start collecting...
Feb 21, 2022 | Galloper news
Bring your mum to the Galloper this Mother’s Day, March 27th. We’ve still got availability for late afternoon and evening dining, perfect if you’re planning trips out and a great way to complete the celebrations. It’s a popular date, so beat...
Jan 14, 2022 | Galloper news
Don’t forget Feb 14th is Valentines Day. We’re offering our delicious Valentines specials over the weekend before – Fri 11th, Sat 12th and from 5pm on Sun 13th. Enjoy a special meal with your loved one! Booking is strongly recommended. Valentines...
Jan 14, 2022 | Galloper news
Burns Night is Jan 25th! and you can enjoy our Burns Night themed specials from 5pm over the weekend before, Fri 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd. Of course there’ll be haggis and our famous cranachan – specials menu below: Smoked Haddock...
Jan 13, 2022 | Galloper news
We are delighted to say that from tonight (Thursday 13th January) the quiz is back!! Some of our regular quizzers have very kindly offered to test your grey matter and run the pub quiz again. Starts tonight from 9.00pm, you’d better watch the chase and tipping...
Jan 9, 2022 | Galloper news
We’re delighted to be offering funding to Allerdale Jaguars Under-10 Girls team from our corporate Osprey Community Fund, and wish them a great season. To us, community is more than just location. Know a good cause locally who need funding? Find out more about...
Jan 8, 2022 | Galloper news
We’re really pleased to receive a Silver Gilt award from Cumbria In Bloom for the Galloper’s gardens and tubs. Thank you!
Jan 7, 2022 | Galloper news
Unfortunately, due to the number of COVID-related absences, we have no option but to operate on reduced opening hours this week. We have tried to minimise disruption wherever possible, whilst balancing the welfare of our team and guests. Wednesday 5th, food served...
Dec 1, 2021 | Galloper news
Our festive food menu is served throughout December (except for Sunday lunch) and offers super seasonal specials to complement our regular menus and put you in the Christmas spirit. Remember we´ve got Christmassy cocktails too for a little extra sparkle! See both...
Nov 24, 2021 | Galloper news
We are sorry but we are closed for a private event today. The family and friends of Frank (Wuky) will be celebrating the life of a wonderful man and real character at the Galloping Horse. Our thoughts are with his family and many many friends. Thank you for your...
Nov 15, 2021 | Galloper news
See the Christmas menus, dates, events at the Galloper and also at our sister inns in our group Christmas brochure. Pick up your printed copy when you visit, or there’s an online version you can browse here.
Oct 15, 2021 | Galloper news
Kids eat free at the Galloper this autumn! On Wednesdays and Thursdays, lunchtimes and evenings, we’ll give a free child’s meal from the children’s pick & mix menu for every adult main course ordered, and that’s right through to the end of...
Sep 19, 2021 | Galloper news
We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting a Wedding Reception in Wuky’s Nook today. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Drake and thank you so much for choosing us as the venue to host your celebration.
Sep 19, 2021 | Galloper news
Celebrate the festive season in your local this year! We have carefully designed our Christmas offering to ensure we have something for everyone. If you’re looking for a works gathering, a family get-together or just a great night with friends, come along to the...
Aug 30, 2021 | Galloper news
We have brilliant opportunity for a chef/cook to join our team at the Galloping Horse. Most of our kitchen team have been with us over four years; we hope that suggests we have a great working environment and sense of teamwork. Come and join our great group producing...
Aug 6, 2021 | Galloper news
Well, we listened to your valuable feedback and we have extended and refreshed the menu as a result. We’ve now got (again) separate lunchtime and evening menus and we’ve brought back some old favourites, including fajitas, Thai green curry, superfood salad...
Aug 5, 2021 | Galloper news
A big THANK YOU from us to everyone who gave us their feedback via our online survey. This is now closed and we’ve drawn a winner for the voucher. The winner of the £100 voucher is…..(….drumroll….) …Sharon Fox! We’ll be contacting...
Jul 26, 2021 | Galloper news
Administrator, 25 hours per week (flexible working hours available)We are hiring. We have an opportunity for an experienced Administrator to join us, based mainly at our new head office in the new Bus Station development in Whitehaven.The position is primarily focused...
Jul 18, 2021 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
Restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 are being lifted on Monday 19th July, as you’ll know. We’re as pleased as all of you to be moving back towards a more normal life, though as the pandemic is far from over, we’re looking at how to...
Jul 16, 2021 | Galloper news
We’re really pleased that our community initiative to sponsor a mobility vehicle, a Tramper, for the less mobile to use to visit the great outdoors, finally came to fruition today, at the formal handover of the Galloper-sponsored Tramper ‘Wuky’...
Jul 8, 2021 | Galloper news
Can you believe it’s been more than four years since the Galloper was refurbed and reopened? less the hiccup (more extended indigestion, really….) which was Covid, and having reopened in May post the most recent lockdown, it’s a great time to take...
Jul 3, 2021 | Galloper news
Here’s our mid-week lunchtime offer for you – through to July 23rd, we’re offering half price main courses at lunchtimes (12 noon to 2pm) Wednesday to Friday. So come on down and have a bargain lunch at the Galloper! Booking recommended. Take a look...
Jun 13, 2021 | Galloper news
We’re delighted that the pizza oven is reopening and so our ‘build your own’ home-made pizzas are back on the menu! Available from Wednesday 16th June; what’s your favourite topping combination? Take a look at the lunch and dinner menu...
May 28, 2021 | Galloper news
Just FYI, we’ll be open for drinks only on bank holiday Monday, 12 noon to 5pm, no table reservations taken. There’s Tractor Shed on the pumps! And fingers are crossed for a fine day.
May 24, 2021 | Galloper news
A big thank you to all of you who recommended us to be The Times & Star’s best pub in Allerdale for lumch; we’re in the top five! It means a lot after the year we’ve had and very much appreciated by all at the Galloper. Read the full article...
May 10, 2021 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
We’re very excited to be able to confirm our reopening, from May 19th, as the government has released our industry to provide indoor service. Online booking is open (indoor bookings subject to the ‘rule of 6’, please note), our new menus are...
Apr 30, 2021 | Galloper news
Our menu has been rewritten ready for reopening! Take a look at the new menu here. We’re not reopening for a few more weeks yet and we’re all pending official notice that we can, and what the Ts and Cs are; but fingers crossed for mid-May. Take a look at...
Apr 28, 2021 | Galloper news
We’re delighted to welcome Jon Fell as the Group Executive Chef for Osprey Management Group. Jon brings a lifetime of experience, and his commitment to locally sourced, sustainable produce perfectly matches our aspirations as a group. We are sure he will prove...
Apr 25, 2021 | Galloper news
When the Galloper was refurbished, the original pub sign outside was one of the features that we kept. Unfortunately the West Cumbrian weather has taken its toll and the old sign is looking a little tired. Are there any art students, sign writers or other talented...
Apr 25, 2021 | Galloper news
Seaton Rangers under 10s team have taken delivery of their fantastic new strip ahead of the season getting back underway and we were touched for their thanks, as together with Prices Painting & Decorating, The Galloping Horse is co-sponsor of the strip. Wishing...
Apr 25, 2021 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
An update regarding reopening: Throughout this very difficult last year, we have tried to have a pragmatic approach to opening, only doing so when we could take care of our guests safely and to a high standard. We feel that due to limited outdoor capacity, our...
Dec 19, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
In light of our decision yesterday to temporarily close after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19: (again for your reassurance, this member of staff was not at work at any point whilst we were open. We are also confident that the correct social distancing...
Dec 2, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
We are pleased to say that we will be reopening on Thursday 17th December. As always, we will be following the regulations as set by government. So the rules of tier 2 – alcohol will be served with a “substantial meal” and only single households (and support bubbles)...
Nov 4, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
You probably heard that the hospitality industry has been instructed to close under a second national lockdown. Sadly that does include us, so the Galloper will be closed from November 5th until December 2nd or until further notice. You will understand that this is...
Oct 24, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
Here’s a helpful offer for our Galloper families on those dark November evenings. This November, each child accompanied by a paying adult* can have a free main course from our children’s menu on Thursday and Friday evenings (5pm to 6.30pm). It’s a pick-and-mix...
Oct 24, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
Adding to our Takeout Tuesdays in October, you can now order Sunday Lunch (12-4pm) as a takeout but from November 1st we’re adding more dates: Tuesday 4.30-8pm (pub open only for takeout collection) Thursday 4.30-8pm Sunday 12noon-4pm for Sunday lunch, £8.95 main...
Oct 24, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
We’re glad to be able to give a bit back to our loyal customers and extend our October Wednesdays offer of 50% off main courses through to the end of November. Bargain midweek meals at the Galloper this autumn! Book your table now and we’ll look forward to...
Oct 23, 2020 | Galloper news
Now here’s a great idea for Sundays! From Sunday 25th October, you can order our fabulous Sunday Lunch as a takeout. Available between 12 and 4pm, the main course is £8.95 per person or main course plus dessert £10 per person. As usual, email, Fb message or give...
Oct 2, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
Here’s some good news, and by popular demand too. We’re introducing ‘Takeout Tuesdays’ from Tuesday 6th October. So why bother with shopping and cooking? Leave the pots to us and order your takeout from the Galloper’s special Takeout Tuesdays menu! Take a look...
Oct 1, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
It’s a new offer for October! We’re doing our bit to help you keep eating out and so we’re offering 50% off all main courses* ordered on Wednesdays throughout October. The money-off offers are always popular and booking is recommended! NB* The offer...
Sep 23, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
Message from our Ops Director, Craig Lowery: We are sure you are all aware that the legal requirements for hospitality venues have changed again recently. To try and ensure your visit to us is safe and comfortable, we would like to remind you of our new policies...
Sep 7, 2020 | Galloper news
Some of your old favourites, some new ideas…. we’re running a more limited menu given that the Covid-19 restrictions do put constraints on what we can do in the kitchen; so having run our initial reopening menu since July, we’re ringing the changes...
Sep 1, 2020 | Galloper news
There’s exciting news in the wider Osprey Management Group world, with developments at Whitehaven’s former bus station having restarted after the lockdown and making great progress. The new food and drink outlet (to be named ‘The Peddler’) will...
Aug 29, 2020 | Galloper news
We were pleased and proud to be awarded a TripAdvisor ‘Best of the Best’ Traveller’s Choice award. It’s a pat on the back in difficult times for hard-working manager Colette and her staff. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to post a...
Aug 26, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
Given the amazing support we’ve had from our equally amazing customers for Eat Out To Help Out in August, we’d like to do our bit and offer our own promotion for September. LET’S KEEP EATING OUT! offers you 50% off all food orders* on Wednesdays in...
Aug 6, 2020 | Covid-19 information, Galloper news
We’re delighted to be able to extend our opening hours at least for the month of August and at the same time offer the government’s ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ promotion. This is available at the Galloper on Tuesdays 11th, 18th and 25th and...
