Cavendish Arms Cartmel

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  Keith Charlton

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Excellent pub. Nice soft shelled crab, maybe could have stretched to two crabs for the price. Good steak and ale pie. The filling and gravy were delicious but whoever made the leather hard topping needs pastry making lessons. Sea trout was cooked to perfection and sticky toffee pudding excellent. Service friendly and efficient. Thankyou”

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  Lewis

  ·1 month ago

  “Absolutely abysmal. We came to the Cavendish Arms after seeing the great reviews and were really looking forward to a proper Sunday roast. We initially ordered two beef roasts, only to later be told there was just one portion of beef left. Fair enough it was a Sunday, so we could understand that. What we couldn't understand was how a £25 roast dinner could be this bad. When the food eventually arrived, it was barely warm. The beef was so tough it was genuinely like trying to eat carpet. Four slices of chewy beef, two roast potatoes, a bit of red cabbage and watery gravy and, to top it off, the whole thing was cold. For £25, you'd expect a decent plate of food, not something that looks like it's been thrown together five minutes before closing time. The roast was so disappointing that we genuinely wondered what all the good reviews had been eating. The biggest shame is that we had high expectations because of the reviews, but unfortunately the experience didn't come close to living up to them. £25 for a roast that was cold, tough and incredibly underwhelming. Safe to say, we won't be going back.”

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  Alicia Russell

  ·1 month ago

  “After many years of visiting The Cavendish this September my partner and I hosted our wedding at the pub and it was absolutely incredible. I have always loved our afternoons/evenings in the pub whether your eating or just in for a drink the service is second to none. All our family and friends could not believe the service, setting and food/drink they got over the course of the day - we really felt like royalty! If you are in Cartmel and fancy a nice glass of wine (in a gorgeous glass!), a cosy meal or even are planning a pub wedding I can't recommend The Cav enough - my favourite pub in the world and can't wait for many more visits to come! Huge thanks to Richard, Christoph, Charlie, Wana and all the team for just being brilliant! The new Mr and Mrs Russell!!”

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  Jessica Scott

  ·1 month ago

  “My neice had her wedding at the cavendish in cartmel and it was, hands down, the best wedding I’ve ever been to! Gorgeous venue, exceptional service, fabulous staff, beautiful food - you couldn’t ask for anything more. I’ll definitely be back to enjoy more time in Cartmel and come to the Cavendish again”

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  Lucy Mills

  ·2 months ago

  “We are long time customers of the Cavendish and often go there for an evening meal. We last went for a large booking for Sunday lunch for the day after our wedding with 50 of our friends and family. The team were so accommodating and flexible with our needs and the food was delicious. We really appreciate the efforts taken to help make it a great experience for everyone - especially those who had travelled over from Canada for the first time.”

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  Rita Gavin

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a meal at the cavendish arms Yesterday. Although the food was lovely. Not worth the money on a few of dishes The tacos were tiny and I was shocked that the portion size !!! Did not reflect the price. Short rib of beef. There was no veg and the chips were only a few given. The Moroccan carrot dish did not live up to its description and tasteless. The cod loin was lovely on a positive note Will try somewhere else next time.”

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  James Blair

  ·3 months ago

  “Have stayed at this hotel a few times (including twice this year). Food is great and staff are all really friendly. Room above the bar was quirky as it’s so old and nothing had a straight angle but nicely decorated. A lot of banging from the door downstairs which was a bit irritating but I was above a bar….Bar and restaurant are full of character and obviously very dog friendly. Garden is also very nice but mid July it was freezing although nice touch to put on the open fire in the bar. Breakfast is excellent lots of good local ingredients. Village is fantastic, tiny but full of character and has some really good shops. Looking forward to going back.”

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  Mark Tempest

  ·4 months ago

  “Beautiful little place, rooms are perfect size and great value, bit quirky with low and small doorways but are comfortable and have everything you need. Staff are friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant are cosy, didn't have the food but it looked and smelled great.”

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  Robert Crawford

  ·4 months ago

  “Outstanding service. Warm greeting, curious and helpful. Super quality food. Friendly service prompt and thoughtful. Starters were first class we had duck and port parfait - recommended. Texture and portion size spot on. Mains - Sea trout was perfectly cooked and delicious deliberate crispy skin with cucumber salad, a perfect accompaniment. Burger - well, totally great well done 👏 Good choice of beers lagers and wines. Warm atmosphere, professional attention, great team. Weren’t staying over but wish we were!”

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  Siobhan Wardle

  ·8 months ago

  “Booked for food based on reading reviews and this did not disappoint. Booked for Saturday evening with friends and they kindly gave us the private dining room. Food was absolutely delicious, steak and ale pie was amazing. Also booked for Sunday lunch and the same room was offered (11 of us) which was great. Roast pork was lush and the sticky toffee pudding is a must. The whole team were really attentive and looked after us so well. Thank you for making us feel so welcome, we will be back next time we are in Cartmel.”

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