The Cavendish Arms

Name: The Cavendish Arms
Address: Cavendish St, St Cartmel, Cumbria, United Kingdom, LA11 6QA
Telephone: 015395 36240
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1988)

£26 to £40

British

Cavendish St, St Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QA

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2 people

Jun 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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

Popular dishes

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

What 1,988 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Cumbria
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Cumbria
Best Ambiance
Cumbria
Best Value
Cumbria
Kid-friendly
Cumbria
Good for groups
Cumbria
Healthy
Cumbria
Neighborhood gem
Cumbria
Great for fine wines
Cumbria
Good for special occasions
Cumbria
Vegetarian-friendly
Cumbria
Lively
Cumbria
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cavendish Arms offers a delightful dining experience in a charming setting. Guests rave about its "fantastic food" and "friendly staff," with dishes like steak and ale pie, sea bass, and sticky toffee pudding receiving high praise. The "great atmosphere" and "efficient service" make it a must-visit in Cartmel.

1,988 Reviews

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Mark
Cumbria1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food served in a traditional pub. Friendly, helpful staff made this an enjoyable evening. Looking forward to our return on Friday evening.
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Adrian
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in a wonderfully characterful restaurant. Service and ambiance were exceptional, we look forward to returning.
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Robert
Cornwall4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, served by friendly professional staff.
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Phil
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully presented and expertly flavoured food. Good choice of drinks. Friendly service.
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Caroline
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent at The Cavendish Arms in Cartmel. Not too much but we were checked in with regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. Service was quick and the food was fantastic. Just one small point … we were seated at a large table for 8 by the kitchen and the service bell that the kitchen staff sounded to indicate food was ready did get a bit annoying after a while. But otherwise a wonderful experience from arrival to departure. Thank you.
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Mark VIP
Cumbria4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous Friday night dinner as usual at one of our favorite venues in Cartmel. The sea bass special was excellently seasoned and presented as was my wife's Salmon dish. A great range of food and drinks to choose from too with friendly service in a warm environment. We will be back soon!
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Helen
Edinburgh/Midlothian6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff, very efficient. Great quality food, we both had steak pie it was delicious and home made. Good choice of beers and wines, with an amazing beer garden to sit and enjoy the sun. Would totally recommend and we will be back!
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Colin
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service, great food and very reasonable wine list. We had dinner and breakfast. Definitely the place to go to in Cartmel
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Carrie
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just the best place to eat. Lovely atmosphere, staff are lovely & food always perfect!
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Christine
Cumbria9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visit Cartmel every year at this time for the race meetings and always enjoy visiting the Cavendish. It’s a little haven of peace amongst the noise and crowds on race days, even though it’s right in the centre of the village and a stone’s throw from the course. Food is consistently of a high standard, with a nice varied menu that caters to all tastes. Service is friendly and efficient and prices are very reasonable. Absolutely lovely and highly recommended.
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FAQs

The Cavendish Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1988 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

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

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

The Cavendish Arms

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Private dining

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Popular dishes

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Home Made Sticky Toffee Pudding & Ice Cream (VOA)

Cauliflower Risotto

Menu

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

What 1,988 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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