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Spencer Arms

BarsBarnsley

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(872 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 122 679 27 95
21 Church St, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4HL, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Spencer Arms

Spencer Arms is a gastropub at 21 Church St in Cawthorne, Barnsley, near the antique shop and Cannon Hall Park. The building dates to the 18th century and keeps an open fire, now alongside an updated interior. The Modern British menu includes a beef Sunday dinner, a fish of the day and a sharing seafood platter. The bar serves real ale with a selection of beers and wines. A private dining room is set aside for groups, and dogs are welcome inside and out. Children have a play area behind the large car park. Reservations are required. Live music and BBQ run on select days.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Has changing table(s) · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.4/5
872 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention outdoor seating area, dogs welcome, real ale selection and seafood sharing platter.

5★
570
4★
186
3★
67
2★
25
1★
24

Customer Review Summary

Diners most often return to praise the food, which reviewers call fantastic and tasty, with the beef Sunday dinner described as pink and succulent and a sharing seafood platter called first class. Close behind are the staff, described as friendly, polite and helpful, with one reviewer noting the manager went above and beyond to find a table after a booking mix-up. The cosy, warm atmosphere and the beer and wine selection also come up, along with outdoor seating, dogs welcome and a children's play area behind the car park. The main caveat is dessert: one reviewer found the choice small and basic, with no chocolate puddings, and wanted more fresh fruit than the few blackberries and single strawberry on the ice cream dish. Another found service a tad slow to start on a busy day. A family of seven described two courses as good value, and a Christmas dinner brought one diner back again.

Featured reviews

  • Kate Holmes
    “Food was amazing, the staff were lovely and there was a really nice atmosphere. Even my 4 year old said how much he enjoyed it. We will definitely be returning.”
  • Russell Haggata
    “A great pub in Cawthorne. Near the antique shop. Real ale available Lots of rooms, with tables and seats Outdoor seating area some under cover. BBQ also available on select days. Live music available on some days. Large car park Dogs welcome”
  • Mary Bezon
    “Light and airy atmosphere. Beautiful ambiance. The food was excellent and very tasty. Presentation was beautiful.”
  • Lucy Godden
    “Lovely country pub. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating. The food was fantastic. Perfect place to stop and enjoy a drink.”
  • Sarah Watson
    “Arrived this eve after messing up the booking (my fault). It was a long awaited family reunion - the lady managing the restaurant went above and beyond to sort us out with a table. Food and service all excellent. Highly recommended. Great to see dogs soaking up the atmosphere too. Thank you so much!”

Hours

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Tuesday
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Highlights

“18th-century pub with an updated interior and an open fire, serving a Modern British gastro menu.”

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeout
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  • Dine-in
  • Kids' menu
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
Offerings· 14
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Highlights· 9
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
Planning· 3
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Dining options· 7
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating
  • Table service
Atmosphere· 5
  • Casual
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Family-friendly· 2
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs

Location

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