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The Cavendish Arms, St Cartmel, Cumbria

The Cavendish Arms

4.7
4.7
1893 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:30
Booked 8 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 09:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–20:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    015395 36240
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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

What 1,893 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Best Ambience

  • Cumbria

    Best Value

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Great for fine wines

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

  • Cumbria

    Lively

  • Cumbria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cavendish Arms in Cartmel offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "outstanding service." Set in a quaint village, it boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the consistently "excellent food," from the steak pie to the lemon posset. It's a perfect spot for a cozy meal.

1,893 Reviews
  1. Pauline

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time visiting & won’t be the last.. Great food, service & atmosphere.

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  2. Tony

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always, can’t fault the Cav great food and excellent staff

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  3. Helen

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely although starts seemed expensive. My sticky toffee pudding was delicious and we all enjoyed our food. The service was good. We were sat in the window and my husband was cold. There was a cold draft coming from under the window seat.

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  4. Carolyn

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience, Christmas decorations and a gorgeous open fire. Friendly welcoming staff and great food. Would definitely recommend.

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  5. Susan

    Cumbria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the service and ambiance were fine the chicken Kiev and cod loin were both over cooked and the king prawns were very oily.

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  6. Miles

    Cumbria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally very good, but for the prices charged the details count. For example, the portion sizes varied depending on the menu selection.

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  7. Michael

    London

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A go to destination when visiting the area- always reliable. Will be back.

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  8. Catherine

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best pie we have ever had!! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Would highly recommend

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  9. James

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great meal and wonderful food. The tarnish being taken off by 5 loud mouthed men and women who although sitting on a table together had to speak loudly to each other so that everyone could hear. Thoughtless inconsiderate buffoons. The staff and service were excellent.

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  10. Lucy

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and atmosphere were all excellent for a Sunday evening at this cosy pub

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The Cavendish Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1893 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Cavendish Arms

Cavendish St, St Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Grange-Over-Sands
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 09:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–20:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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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