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The Cavendish Arms, St Cartmel, Cumbria

The Cavendish Arms

4.7
4.7
1954 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Cavendish St, St Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

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
    015395 36240
  • Website
    http://thecavendisharms.co.uk/
  • 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
  • Location
    Cavendish St, St Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA
  • 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

Menu

The Cavendish Arms's menu was last updated 2025-01-20.

Friday 14th February 2025

Amuse Bouche

  • Oyster tempura, Bloody Mary mayonnaise

    Starters

    • Red lentil soup, onion bhaji, mint yoghurt

      • Duck liver parfait, apple, bacon & shallot chutney, warm brioche

        • Poached lobster, cod beignets, caviar bisque, tarragon oil

          Main

          • Cartmel Valley venison saddle, braised faggot, honey glazed parsnip, beetroot puree, chard, port jus

            • Monkfish tail wrapped in pancetta, cauliflower puree, charred leek, fondant potato, sherry jus

              • Sweet potato fondants, salt baked beetroot, wild mushrooms, charred leeks, shallot and garlic puree, hazelnut beurre Blanc

                Desserts

                • Cheese board

                  • "Tasting of chocolate" - cremeaux, fudge, white chocolate sorbet, chocolate cookie

                    • Blackberry parfait, lemon curd, spiced poached apples

                      Last updated: January 17, 2025

                      What 1,954 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

                      Noise • Energetic

                      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

                        British

                      • Cumbria

                        Most Booked

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      The Cavendish Arms in Cartmel is a charming venue offering "excellent food and service" in a "lovely setting." Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "relaxed atmosphere." The menu caters to diverse diets, featuring standout dishes like steak pie and sticky toffee pudding. It's a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists.
                      1,954 Reviews

                      1. Mark

                        Lincolnshire1 review

                        4.0

                        Dined 6 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Fantastic food, with a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend

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                      2. Mark

                        Birmingham2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        What an amazing pub- really excellent family celebration meal

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                      3. Robin

                        Manchester4 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Another great meal with my wife our 15 month old grandson and our cocker spaniel Milo.

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                      4. Chris

                        Lancashire3 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on April 17, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Food was amazing, party of ten and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals.

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                      5. Julie

                        Cumbria1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on April 16, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Very good evening at the Cavendish Arms. Perfectly cooked food which was delicious and portion size was spot on. Excellent service and a pleasant ambience. Unlike many restaurants, the noise level was low. Would definitely return and to the pretty village ofCartmel.

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                      6. Mike

                        Warwickshire4 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on April 15, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Came back for two meals (Sunday and Tuesday) after a wonderful experience last year and it did not disappoint. Both meals were excellent and staff attentive. Hands down the best pub in Cartmel.

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                      7. Austin

                        Brighton1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on April 15, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Excellent food and interesting menu. Expectational quality of produce and very helpful and attentive service.

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                      8. Diane

                        Cumbria1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on April 7, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Excellent atmosphere and great service, good choice of food, cater for all persons, single, couples and groups would definitely recommend.

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                      9. Kevan

                        London2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on April 6, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Excellent food and drink, very good service. Lovely location set in the beautiful village of Cartmel. Great beer garden. Rooms lovely and clean beds very comfortable.

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                      10. Chris

                        Bedfordshire1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on April 6, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Very enjoyable, friendly and efficient staff, good quality food and atmosphere. Perhaps wine by the bottle prices were high.

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                      The Cavendish Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1954 OpenTable diners.

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                      Booked 16 times today
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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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