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Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

4.7
4.7
2594 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.<br />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.
    Afternoon Tea at Chatsworth photo
  • 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 focaccia and oil served on arrival, then 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
    Cavendish set lunch menu photo

What 2,594 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Derbyshire

    Best Overall

  • Derbyshire

    Best Food

  • Derbyshire

    Best Service

  • Derbyshire

    Best Ambience

  • Derbyshire

    Healthy

  • Derbyshire

    Romantic

  • Derbyshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Derbyshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Derbyshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Derbyshire

    British

  • Derbyshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth offers an exceptional afternoon tea experience in a stunning setting. Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" food and "attentive staff." Popular for special occasions, it provides a memorable dining experience with "delicious" food and "superb service." Perfect for a leisurely, indulgent treat.

2,594 Reviews
  1. Lorraine

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our third year experiencing Chatsworths Christmas meal in the Cavendish restaurant , and unfortunately this year we were quite disappointed! The salmon wasn’t good and the fish pie was so hot it took 20 mins to cool down so it could actuality be eaten, by which time the cabbage was stone cold, and to be fair and quite honestly, it was tasteless! Therefore I asked for some butter to add some favour! The meal advertised (as we’ve eaten before) had coffee and petit fours as part of the set menu , but somehow they had disappeared off the menu by the time we sat down to eat! In reality this had become our annual Christmas treat, but sadly we won’t be bothering in the future! What a same, and to be fair I’m really disappointed in Chatsworth this year!

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  2. Bridget

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, not too busy. I had excellent service from the staff. Food well cooked, lovely presentation. Would have loved a few more veg.

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  3. Alison

    Cheshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a beautiful afternoon tea. The tea tasting experience was a lovely added bonus. A lovely place with excellent service

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  4. Annette

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely 2 course festive menu at the Cavendish Restaurant. We were warmly greeted when we arrived and Kath took our drink and food order and was so lovely and friendly throughout our dining experience. The whole team were happy and smiling, it was a lovely atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back and will recommend. Thank you everyone

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  5. Emma

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely recommend afternoon tea here. The food was excellent, absolutely delicious and so special, was a real treat. The service was outstanding as well, staff were so friendly, will definitely be back again in the future

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  6. Joyce

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for festive lunch. Had 2 course, main and dessert. Lovely tasty food, beautifully cooked, generous servings. Thoroughly enjoyed. Waitresses were friendly and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed Only one thing we would suggest is that there is an option to request a smaller serving due to not everyone being able to eat a normal sized portion. My friend always feels embarrassed when she leaves at least 2\3rds of main course simply due to portion size.

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  7. Sarah

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful afternoon tea at the Cavendish restaurant on Monday afternoon. The full length glass windows look out onto the courtyard and Christmas lights, so it is very pretty. Wonderful friendly service, well presented, scrumptious food and a good selection of teas. Everything was served on classic Wedgewood China - a real treat. There was a slight hiccup with our booking which was soon remedied and we had a fabulous day overall! Thank you.

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  8. Jane

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location and staff were excellent - thank you Jane 😊

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  9. MARCUS

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food that arrived wasn't hot and the only condiment which could be offered was cranberry sauce, no mustard or horseradish. Somewhat disappointing experience.

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  10. Geoff

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Soup and dessert were very good. Main course(three bird wellington) was dry and well overcooked. The fondant potato was burnt on top and hard to cut into. The potato inside was grey and tired. Vegetables over cooked too. Disappointing experience for £90 for two people Friendly staff though

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FAQs

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth is rated 4.7 stars by 2594 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

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
  • 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.
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