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The Cavendish Arms, St Cartmel, Cumbria

The Cavendish Arms

4.7
4.7
1925 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
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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.
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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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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 1,925 people are saying

                      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
                      • 4.7Service
                      • 4.7Ambience
                      • 4.5Value

                      Noise • Energetic

                      Loved For

                      • Cumbria

                        Best Overall

                      • Cumbria

                        Best Food

                      • Cumbria

                        Best Service

                      • Cumbria

                        Best Ambience

                      • Cumbria

                        Best Value

                      • Cumbria

                        Great for brunch

                      • Cumbria

                        Good for business meals

                      • Cumbria

                        Good for groups

                      • Cumbria

                        Neighbourhood gem

                      • Cumbria

                        Great for fine wines

                      • Cumbria

                        Romantic

                      • Cumbria

                        Lively

                      • Cumbria

                        Most Booked

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      The Cavendish Arms offers "excellent food and service" with a "friendly and welcoming" atmosphere. The setting is "cosy" and "charming," with attentive staff ensuring a memorable experience. Known for its "delicious" and "well-presented" meals, it's a favorite in Cartmel, praised for its "great value" and "warm ambiance."

                      1,925 Reviews

                      1. David

                        Las Vegas

                        3 reviews

                        4.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Lovely food nice atmosphere and good staff. Portions can sometimes be on the small side for what they charge.

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                      2. Jonathan

                        Birmingham

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Second visit this week and exceptional food and service. Wonderful environment.

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                      3. Paul

                        Gloucestershire

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We do have high expectations! Quaint olde Pub! Excellent service. Delicious exceptional food at a very reasonable price. If staying close to Cartmel you must visit. We thoroughly enjoyed so much that we visited for a delicious breakfast too another day!! All homecooked to order. A definite visit.

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                      4. Ebony

                        Cumbria

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on February 9, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Food was outstanding! Couldn’t decide on starters so the waiter helped us choose, French onion soup was superb! As was the beef striploin! One of if not the best places we’ve eaten

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                      5. Graeme

                        Cumbria

                        21 reviews

                        5.0

                        21 reviews

                        Dined on February 8, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Fabulous food and great service definitely worth a visit if you are in Cartmel

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                      6. Stuart

                        New York City

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on February 7, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We have eaten here many times and as always the food , service and environment was first class Thankyou for having us Stuart & Nicola Parker Cannock Staffs

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                      7. Robert

                        London

                        6 reviews

                        5.0

                        6 reviews

                        Dined on February 2, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great staff providing way above average service.With a smile ! Cosmopolitan ,buzzy clientele . Good Choices on the Menu. We had different selection at our table and we all enjoyed the food. A step up from the average pub/ restaurant in the area. It’s well worth a visit.Not least the staff make you very welcome

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                      8. Paul

                        VIP

                        London

                        15 reviews

                        5.0

                        15 reviews

                        Dined on February 1, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Another great meal in The Cavendish Arms. Delicious steak pie and yummy puddings. Thanks for a great supper

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                      9. Andrew

                        Worcestershire

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on January 31, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Lovely simple clean setting. No piped music. Simply excellent well prepared and presented food at very reasonable price.

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                      10. Tony

                        London

                        11 reviews

                        5.0

                        11 reviews

                        Dined on January 26, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Super Sunday lunch, our go-to restaurant in Cartmel

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                      The Cavendish Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1925 OpenTable diners.

                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                      2 people
                      7:00 p.m.
                      Booked 19 times today
                      Google Map for The Cavendish Arms

                      Cavendish St, St Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA

                      Dining areas

                      Additional information

                      • Neighbourhood
                        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
                      • Website
                        http://thecavendisharms.co.uk/
                      • Phone number
                        015395 36240
                      • Private party facilities
                        Separate dining and drinking at The Cavendish Arms.
                      • Private party contact
                        Richard English: 015395 36240
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