Cartmel’s Cavendish Arms
What makes the Cavendish Arms in Cartmel one of the village’s most historic and characterful traditional pubs?
If you like traditional English village pubs, look no further, as this Cartmel pub is unique and oozes history through its thick stone walls.
Cartmel’s Cavendish Arms – At a Glance
- Location: In the centre of Cartmel village, through the arch of the medieval gatehouse
- Type: Traditional English village pub and restaurant
- History: More than 465 years of history, with the site having long been used as an inn, hostel or brewery
- What to expect: Low beams, an uneven floor, a large traditional bar, a stream running through the beer garden and plenty of historic character
- Food & drink: British food, wines and traditional ale
- Notable feature: A former cockfighting pit stands on one side of the building
- Current landlords: Richard and Donna English, who have run the pub since 2002
- Atmosphere: A historic, traditional village pub with plenty of character and a real sense of Cartmel’s past
Situated in the centre of the village, through the arch of the medieval gatehouse, you will soon come to this former coaching in.
Records show that as long as the Priory Church has been there, this site has always been used as an inn, hostel or brewery.
The Cavendish Arms has it all, from low-hanging beams, a large bar with an uneven floor, a stream in the beer garden, an old block at the front for mounting horses, and over 465 years of history.
On one side of the building is an old disused cockfighting pit, now a discredited ‘sport’, banned in the UK in 1835.
In spring and summer, the flower tubs and hanging baskets at the front of the building add a beautiful splash of colour that lights up Cavendish Street.
At Christmas, the tree display is stunning.
As you enter the bar from the left through the front door, you are immediately greeted with a scene unchanged for centuries.
The pub is run by Richard and Donna English, who have been there since 2002.
Previously, Tom Murray was the landlord for many years and took over from Glynn Jones in the 1980s.
The restaurant serves excellent British food as well as wines and traditional ale.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) Where is the Cavendish Arms in Cartmel?
The Cavendish Arms is situated in the centre of Cartmel village, through the arch of the medieval gatehouse on Cavendish Street.
2) How old is the Cavendish Arms?
The site has more than 465 years of history. Records indicate that, for as long as Cartmel Priory Church has been there, the site has been used as an inn, hostel or brewery.
3) What is the Cavendish Arms known for?
The pub is known for its traditional character and fascinating history. Inside, you will find low-hanging beams, a large bar and an uneven floor, while outside there is a beer garden with a stream running through it.
4) Does the Cavendish Arms serve food?
Yes. The restaurant serves British food, along with wines and traditional ale.
5) Who runs the Cavendish Arms?
Richard and Donna English have run the Cavendish Arms since 2002. Before them, Tom Murray was the landlord for many years, having taken over from Glynn Jones in the 1980s.
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