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The Cavendish Arms, St Cartmel, Cumbria
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The Cavendish Arms

4.7 (1982)
£26 to £40
British
Cavendish St, St Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Please note we cannot guarantee specific tables when booking on line or at busy times.

The Cavendish Arms is a 450 year old Coaching inn set in the heart of Cartmel. With Simon Rogan and his famous Lenclume restaurant we have some very high standards to maintain. Our food is fresh and sourced locally to ensure the freshest ingredients are on your plate at all times. Our menu changes often and is always being developed by our very talented Head Chef and his team. Along with a great food offering, we are challenging boundaries with our selection of 25 gins, 10 whiskeys and many more superior sprits, we always try to have an alternative rather than using main stream brands behind the bar, ensuring our guests receive the best possible value for money we can provide whilst experiencing a better than expected product. In short our aim is to make sure you leave having had a memorable time and be wearing a huge smile.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Separate dining and drinking at The Cavendish Arms.
  • Private party contact
    Richard English: 015395 36240
  • Neighborhood
    Grange-Over-Sands
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,982 people are saying

The Cavendish Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Best Ambiance

  • Cumbria

    Best Value

  • Cumbria

    Great for brunch

  • Cumbria

    Kid-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Healthy

  • Cumbria

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Great for fine wines

  • Cumbria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Lively

  • Cumbria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cavendish Arms delights with "excellent food" and "friendly, efficient service" in a charming, relaxed setting. Highlights include "delicious Sunday lunch," "superb steak and ale pie," and "sticky toffee pudding." While prices are slightly high, they reflect the quality. Enjoy a "lovely atmosphere" and "great selection" of drinks in Cartmel.
1,982 Reviews
  1. Helen

    Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, very efficient. Great quality food, we both had steak pie it was delicious and home made. Good choice of beers and wines, with an amazing beer garden to sit and enjoy the sun. Would totally recommend and we will be back!

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  2. Colin

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, great food and very reasonable wine list. We had dinner and breakfast. Definitely the place to go to in Cartmel

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  3. Carrie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the best place to eat. Lovely atmosphere, staff are lovely & food always perfect!

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  4. Christine

    Cumbria8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit Cartmel every year at this time for the race meetings and always enjoy visiting the Cavendish. It’s a little haven of peace amongst the noise and crowds on race days, even though it’s right in the centre of the village and a stone’s throw from the course. Food is consistently of a high standard, with a nice varied menu that caters to all tastes. Service is friendly and efficient and prices are very reasonable. Absolutely lovely and highly recommended.

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  5. Edward

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great table for our large booking in a lovely room with big round table. Food was excellent as always and staff were attentive, warm and friendly. Great ambience - always enjoy eating here. Never any pressure on time and dog friendly too. Always try and book a table at The Cav when we’re in Cartmel

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  6. Robert

    Mid Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been several times during holidays in the area, food is always top notch, service is swift helpful and friendly. This isn’t your average pub grub so not the cheapest nor is it expensive just very good value. Thank you

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  7. Karen

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food really busy as booked after a local race meeting but in spite of that the service was brilliant and the staff were charming. Will definitely go again.

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  8. Mark VIP

    Cumbria5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cavendish is a fantastic experience for visitors and locals, a real diamond in our crown! Always fantastic food and lovely staff, Wanna, Rich, Olivera, Agnes & Richard, all working flat out to enhance our visit, Well Done and thankyou! x

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  9. Andrew

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bit crazy because the racing had just finished and the pub was flooded wjth folk but nice crowd and it didn’t affect the service. Food was great and staff very friendly. Little one wasn’t too keen on the soup and they even changed the kids meal free of charge.

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  10. David

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us had lunch before we attended Cartmel Races. We were all impressed with the quality and the portion sizes of our meals… 3 x fish and chips and 1 x pulled pork burger. We each had a beer pre meal and then shared a nice bottle of Chilean Merlot whilst we dined. The overall cost was a tad over £70 … which we all felt was excellent value for money. All the staff were extremely friendly and very efficient.

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The Cavendish Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1982 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Cavendish St, St Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Grange-Over-Sands
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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