Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

Name: Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth
Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE45 1PP
Telephone: 01246 565390
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2709)

£41 and over

British

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP

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2 people

19 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Enjoy a delectable afternoon tea served on beautiful Wonderlust Wedgwood tea ware or a locally sourced and passionately prepared three course set lunch menu. If you are redeeming gift vouchers, please make sure to bring the physical voucher and confirmation email with you on the day of your visit.
To enable us to prepare for your visit, please make sure to inform us on your booking or via the phone number provided of dietary requirements.
For further Government guidance information please visit https://www.chatsworth.org/your-visit/ & https://www.chatsworth.org/terms

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 11:30–16:00
Phone number
01246 565390
Website
http://www.chatsworth.org/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
A sumptuous four course afternoon tea or three course set lunch menu are available to pre-book in the bright and beautifully decorated Cavendish restaurant. Using the best of ingredients from our award winning local suppliers, all our dishes are a real treat to enjoy within the historic surroundings of the Stables courtyard at Chatsworth House.
Private party facilities
Private dining is available to book via www.chatsworth.org£60 per person including a reception drink, a four course lunch, or four course afternoon tea. Upgrade options are available to pre-order or on the day.

Location
Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP
Area
Bakewell
Parking details
The house car park – conveniently located next to the house, garden, stables and farmyard – is open every day until 7pm. Parking is free with all tickets booked online. Calton Lees car park is located at the southern end of the park and is open every day until 7pm and costs £3 per vehicle.
Public transit
A number of local bus services come to Chatsworth and stop at the house. The bus stop is just a short walk from the house, garden and farmyard entrances.The closest train station to Chatsworth is Chesterfield. However, buses from Chesterfield do not come all the way into to Chatsworth. The closest bus stop is Baslow, which is 2km on foot.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea at Chatsworth
£49.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Book a luxurious four course afternoon tea experience or redeem your afternoon tea vouchers by booking here. A fabulous experience from start to finish! A light savoury starter is followed by a selection of carefully thought out finger sandwiches. A refreshing interlude follows in the form of a sorbet, before our delectable cakes complete the experience served on a beautiful Wedgwood tea stand. Enjoy as many teas as you can manage from our bespoke range supplied by Northern Tea Merchants of Chesterfield, a cafetiere or barista made coffee. A truly memorable experience.
Cavendish Set Lunch Menu
£45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a delicious three course meal served within the comfortable ambiance of the Cavendish Restaurant in the historic Stables courtyard at Chatsworth, created using the finest ingredients sourced from our award winning suppliers and the Chatsworth Estate. Freshly baked breads and salted butter served on arrival, followed by a choice of starters, mains and desserts from a passionately created menu. All for just £45.00per person. A two course option is available for £37.50.

What 2,709 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Derbyshire
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Derbyshire
Best Ambience
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Best Value
Derbyshire
Great for brunch
Derbyshire
Healthy
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions
Derbyshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Derbyshire
Most Booked

Review summary

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Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth offers an "exceptional" dining experience with "beautifully presented" food and "attentive" staff. Guests praise the "stunning" ambiance and "excellent" afternoon tea, with standout service from staff members like Adele. Though occasional service lapses occur, the restaurant consistently delivers "delicious" meals and memorable celebrations.

2,709 Reviews

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Judy
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant and helpful staff who quickly resolved a problem with my booking. A most pleasant location, Excellent food and great value. Thank you.
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Michael
Derbyshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous what a great way to spend an afternoon. Great service ambience and food. Well done
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Cheryl
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked Afternoon Tea for my Aunt's birthday. While I hadn't arranged anything with the staff at Chatsworth (Cavendish restaurant), when they realised it was a special birtthey they made the whole afternoon extra special. The service is 2nd to none, attentive staff without being intrusive. The afternoon tea itself was just wonderful, we certainly didn't leave hungry & were not rushed in anyway. The restaurant itself is stunning, beautifully decorated & quite quiet even though it was quite busy. Will definitely book again. Well done to the Cavendish staff, you really made my aunt's day
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Mark VIP
Derbyshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Not the best visit. After trying several times to make a booking we succeeded in making a booking to celebrate my wife's birthday and visit the gardens. However the atmosphere was not as relaxed as usual and the staff seemed tense. The soho arrived under two minutes after the bread rooks were served and the coffee I'd ordered to accompany my meal on arriving had to be chased up when the soup was served. The rest of the food was exceptional, but the service seemed more perfunctory at times, which is a shame as generally the service is impeccable, as I have outlined many times in the past. But, I can accept the there are good and bad days and it was our bad luck to have a celebration lunch on one of the less good days. The real loss for us is the decision to not use formal table linen which has always been a notable part of the Cavendish experience. I'm saddened that this was not our best experience, but of course we will be back again very soon because we really appreciate the food and staff.
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Jacqueline
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and setting. We brought visitors from Australia to visit Chatsworth and they were as impressed as us with the meal in the Cavendish
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Donald
Derbyshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, well presented and served by attentive staff in pleasant surroundings.
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Sue
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch to celebrate our anniversary in style. Excellent food and service in beautiful surroundings. Perfect 👌
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Maria
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were unfailingly cheerful, attentive and extremely helpful. They offered excellent advice about the food and drink and supplied seemingly endless amounts of both. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. Thank you very much to everyone involved.
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David
Yorkshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location and environment. Welcoming and personable staff. Excellent food, and well-presented. Great service. An overall very enjoyable experience.
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DANIELA
Derbyshire1 review
1.0
Dined on 25 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was disgraceful. The old lady waitress that welcomed and served us was extremely, unexpectedly rude. We tried really hard not to ruin our mood, but we left with a bitter taste. We had an afternoon tea. It started with a pea&mint soup. Really basic, nothing to catch your attention apart of the "huge" amount of it. It was served in an espresso cup. Not more than 2 spoonfuls. Sandwiches were not fresh, nor tasty. A complete dissapointment. The scones were warm, but not half as tasty as the scones from the Chatsworth Farm Shop. The sweets were good, but some of them, especially the vegan ones, were just cheap store things. I had lunch many times in the previous years at the Cavendish. Every single time before was a great atmosphere, with great service and tasty dishes. Not today. In the end, I can ignore the food, I can ignore that the table was a plain, wooden table, without a piece of cloth on it (shame!), but I cannot ignore the rude service. That is not to happen!! And not because you are charged with 49.50£ for an afternoon tea, but because you work in the yard of such a great gentleman as the present Duke of Devonshire. Somerhing really has to change and the old great service to come back!
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Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth is rated 4.7 stars by 2709 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

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Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP

Additional information

Area
Bakewell
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 11:30–16:00
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The house car park – conveniently located next to the house, garden, stables and farmyard – is open every day until 7pm. Parking is free with all tickets booked online. Calton Lees car park is located at the southern end of the park and is open every day until 7pm and costs £3 per vehicle.
Public transit
A number of local bus services come to Chatsworth and stop at the house. The bus stop is just a short walk from the house, garden and farmyard entrances.The closest train station to Chatsworth is Chesterfield. However, buses from Chesterfield do not come all the way into to Chatsworth. The closest bus stop is Baslow, which is 2km on foot.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chatsworth.org/
Phone number
01246 565390
Catering
A sumptuous four course afternoon tea or three course set lunch menu are available to pre-book in the bright and beautifully decorated Cavendish restaurant. Using the best of ingredients from our award winning local suppliers, all our dishes are a real treat to enjoy within the historic surroundings of the Stables courtyard at Chatsworth House.
Private party facilities
Private dining is available to book via www.chatsworth.org£60 per person including a reception drink, a four course lunch, or four course afternoon tea. Upgrade options are available to pre-order or on the day.

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea at Chatsworth

Cavendish Set Lunch Menu

Menu

To Begin

Tomato and mozzarella salad

Freshly Made Finger Sandwiches on Locally Sourced Breads

Egg Mayonnaise on Treacle Bread

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on Garlic and Olive Bread

Derbyshire Ham and Mustard Mayonnaise on Tomato and Herb Bread

Cucumber and Cream Cheese on Garlic and Olive Bread

Palate Cleanser

Elderflower Sorbet

Scones & Patisseries

Duo of Freshly Baked Plain and Fruit Scones

Blueberry financier with a berry curd and toasted almonds

Pressed chocolate cake with a mango gel

Passionfruit posset with a raspberry compote

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