The Clarendon Arms

44 Castle Hill, Kenilworth CV8 1NB
$$ English

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 44 Castle Hill, Kenilworth CV8 1NB
  • Cross Street: Castle Road
  • Cuisine: Desserts | English | European | Steak | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: Not offered
  • Phone: 01926852017
  • Features: Full Bar, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Access, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Date Night,

Photos

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Evening 17:30 - 22:30
Lunch 11:30 - 15:00
Tuesday
Evening 17:30 - 23:00
Lunch 11:30 - 15:00
Wednesday
Evening 17:30 - 22:00
Lunch 11:30 - 15:00
Thursday
Dinner 17:30 - 22:00
Lunch 11:30 - 15:00
Friday
Lunch 11:30 - 15:00
Evening 17:30 - 21:00
Saturday
All Day 11:30 - 23:00
Sunday
Lunchtime 12:00 - 19:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1684 votes

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Apr 18, 2024
Sue C.
First time visit & will definitely go again. Staff very friendly & helpful. Food was really good & a good choice for vegetarians. Most important for us its also very dog friendly

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 16, 2024
Jackie T.
Our family meal together at the Clarendon Arms was great in every way. Service, food quality and ambience were all lovely.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 03, 2024
Chris B.
We visited for lunch with our daughter and son-in-law. We had roast chicken, scampi and a jacket potato with prawns. All of the food was well presented and tasty. The service was efficient and friendly. The cask beer was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 21, 2024
Alan N.
excellent place and dog frirendly

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 20, 2024
Tracy D.
Incredible food. Great portions. Lovely welcoming staff. Can't reccomend this place enough.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 14, 2024
Paul D.
Perfect

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Mar 14, 2024
Julie B.
We visit the Clarendon Arms regularly. Our experience is always positive, quick service, friendly staff, and excellent food. Would definitely recommend this venue.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 09, 2024
Peter M.
Excellent staff! Excellent food! What more can you want!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 06, 2024
Elaine M.
Really good would highly recommend, great Sunday lunch and service will definitely return

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 02, 2024
Sally B.
The staff are very friendly and we had a lovely meal with friends. The fish and chips, chosen by two of us, were so good, with really crispy batter and the best tartare sauce I’ve ever had. The men both had the steak and Stilton pie which they said was really tasty and they loved the gravy. We only had one negative and that was that the prawn cocktails were served with sliced white bread, which is not very appealing and we would have preferred rustic whole meal or similar. Very good meal though and we will definitely return and recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 29, 2024
Norman M.
First time back after several years but service and food still very good. Lovely to see a waitress I remember from years ago still providing excellent service. Thoroughly enjoyable meal in friendly atmosphere. Thanks

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 14, 2024
Sean K.
Everything was very nice staff very pleasant

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 05, 2024
Don S.
This was our first time at the Clarendon we really enjoyed our Sunday lunch and very good value, with friendly service.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 04, 2024
Sheila S.
We had an amazingly wonderful evening with yummy food , exceptional service and warm , welcoming atmosphere from all the staff ! Emily , on the bar , was perfect

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 19, 2024
Henry W.
Chips were a little over cooked

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 15, 2024
Pat T.
1 order was for fish and chips. The fish was disappointing as it was over cooked,

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 08, 2024
Ross A.
Great Saturday lunch. Great place. Will be going again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 23, 2023
James L.
Ale, lunch and service all excellent. A rare find these days.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 08, 2023
Linda W.
The Christmas meal was excellent, the staff very friendly and efficient and the service was first class.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 23, 2023
Anthony H.
Six of us had a very enjoyable lunch of classic, traditional pub grub. Excellent service, superb beer, yummy food.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 18, 2023
BARRY K.
Always friendly service and great food at reasonable prices

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 16, 2023
Margaret S.
Love this place. Never disappointed. Staff great, food fab and real value for £. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 14, 2023
Susan Ann L.
Lovely afternoon food and service excellent

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 02, 2023
Jane B.
Lovely meal, good value for money

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 30, 2023
Gareth E.
Fantastic food and service as always. Wouldn’t go anywhere else for pub grub with a great atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 26, 2023
Richard C.
We were a party of 4 and a young toddler. The staff could not have been better

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 24, 2023
Gordon B.
No complaints. Would go again.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 22, 2023
Thomas H.
Lovely food and excellent service from the friendly staff. We will be back now we know how good the Clarendon is.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 22, 2023
Fiona W.
Great as always

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 13, 2023
Adele W.
Always good food and very friendly service. Good eating experience.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 13, 2023
Sally W.
Fantastic night. Great food , great service and great company

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 12, 2023
EILEEN K.
6 ladies enjoyed a lovely get together/reunion at the Clarendon Arms. The food was superb, the service friendly and efficient. Loved the "pie Wednesday" ! Will be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 11, 2023
Nicolette W.
Food was very nice. My roast chicken was succulent and the pies full of meat. Definitely will be back

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Oct 11, 2023
Colette B.
We had a roast dinner, food was amazing. Our booking was at 6pm and they were running out of food so would def go earlier next time.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 09, 2023
Donna C.
We had a really great time. Thanks to all the staff.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 07, 2023
Paula C.
Excellent all round!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 29, 2023
Rupert H.
All very good will book again

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 28, 2023
Susan C.
Landlord was very pleasant, made the evening enjoyable. Food was good and a good choice on the menu.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 27, 2023
Amanda C.
Love this place, fantastic views of the castle, lovely staff, and great food - especially the pies!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 27, 2023
Tony P.
Good selection of food on the menu. Quality of main courses chosen was excellent - very flavoursome and well presented. The Eton Mess dessert was a little disappointing as was expecting more traditional berry fruits - proportion of cream served was a little overwhelming. No disputing the overall flavour, but more fruit would have been nice. Very friendly staff - will definitely be back for another visit and have already recommended to friends. Thanks!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 27, 2023
Neil H.
Great team, lovely food and overall good time.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 25, 2023
Vince L.
Excellent all round

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 21, 2023
Ruth W.
Great choice on the menu at reasonable prices. Quality of the food was very good and we received excellent service from all the staff. We all enjoyed our meals and will definitely be making a return visit.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 19, 2023
Joy R.
It was perfect! Lovely food and service

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 16, 2023
Pauline S.
Food and service excellent. Very welcoming and very good value

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 09, 2023
Jean M.
Sometimes the background music is too loud for us. No other criticisms & consistently high standards.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 02, 2023
Trudy B.
Did fishy Friday deal, 2 x fish and chips plus bottle of wine for £25.00. Fish and chips only is £12.50 each. Great value and lovely meal. Very friendly staff

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 02, 2023
Sarah T.
Can't rate highly enough - food & staff were brilliant

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 28, 2023
Keri S.
Great pub - lovely staff - tasty food at reasonable prices...Many thanks.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 24, 2023
Alison B.
Haven’t been for a while , Sunday lunch was the best we’ve had for a long time full marks. Puddings we’re fab too plus not over priced like everywhere else. Well done kitchen and staff

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 18, 2023
Sue P.
Fantastic food, pies delicious. Great service will certainly be back. Best value for money in Kenilworth.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 15, 2023
Jayne H.
Wonderful evening as always, Rich is a fabulous landlord!!!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 08, 2023
Lauren W.
Yummy food which is great value for money and really friendly staff.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 05, 2023
Jan L.
A lovely friendly local pub with great local beer and nice straight forward tasty food.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 27, 2023
Stephen P.
The Clarendon Arms consistently serves up reasonably priced good food efficiently and with a smile on its face. Staff are always most welcoming and attentive.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 25, 2023
Jayne P.
We had a lovely time at the Clarendon Arms - the restaurant was very busy, but the staff very kindly found us a different table, when we asked to be moved because of the noise from the next table and from the kitchen/waiter's station. They were also really helpful when my phone ran out of puff and they patiently set up 'Uber' on my husband's phone for him. The menu had a good selection of nice pub food, hot and tasty, and there was an OK selection of wines, and good beers for Him Indoors! The atmosphere was very relaxed and everyone was friendly and helpful. We'll definitely visit again if we are in the area.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 22, 2023
Rachael W.
All of the food was tasty. Portion sizes were good and staff were friendly.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 13, 2023
Keith & Meg E.
Always good. We go several times a year. Friendly and helpful staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Jul 08, 2023
ANTHONY A.
An excellent pub with great food, service and a welcoming landlord.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 29, 2023
Helen C.
Excellent service, very good experience. Large portions (more than we were expecting!) but very tasty food thanks.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 22, 2023
Heather C.
Food was lovely and very good value, service great.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 20, 2023
Lucy U.
Our second time here and we will be back, all 6 of us had starters, mains and 3 had puddings. All fresh, hot and delicious! Excellent service & overall experience. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Value: 10/10
May 25, 2023
Linda W.
We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and happy and very attentive staff. The food and menu is good very varied to suit everyone's palette.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
May 24, 2023
Margaret E.
Polite and helpful service, tasty food, reasonable prices.

Overall: 10/10
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May 18, 2023
Helen H.
One of our favourite places to eat. Richard is a great host and the food is always very good.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 05, 2023
Philip B.
Another great evening, with good food, good beer, friendly service and decent prices. We will be back soon. Many Thanks

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 8/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 17, 2023
Sarah T.
Food was excellent

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 13, 2023
Helly L.
Always good meal and service at the Clarendon

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 04, 2023
Dudley P.
Visited with party of six. Everyone very impressed, food excellent service great.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2023
Anthony H.
Great service, beer and traditional pub food.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 23, 2023
Sarah P.
We visit here fairly frequently and we have always experienced, friendly helpful staff, lovely homemade quality food in a happy friendly environment. For this quality I’d certainly say great value and well worth a visit

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 20, 2023
Sue M.
Great food and excellent service. We will be back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 19, 2023
Jan L.
A lovely local pub with that comfortable feel you want from a pub. Good beers and good pub food. Love this place I go often with family and friends.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 17, 2023
Kim B.
Love the Clarendon Arms Super food - the new landlord/landlady deserve to succeed Dog friendly too !

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 17, 2023
Karen J.
Food was very good thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 04, 2023
Pennie H.
Kerry was amazing, as ever, lovely lady, attentive, great attitude. We were cold, on edge of room, very draughty. Food & drink excellent

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 01, 2023
Sarah L.
The Clarendon Arms was a last-minute booking for Mum's birthday. Our initial table wasn't great - but staff accommodated us admirably & we were moved to a better table . The room was a bit cold but otherwise a good alternative. The food was good quality, and the portions generous. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a super Sunday lunch !

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2023
Lynn L.
Good choice of meals on the menu. Service was good. Didn’t have to wait too long for the meals to arrive. Good value for money. Will go back again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 16, 2023
Graham L.
Great food, fantastic service. They really put their heart and soul into. It will definitely be going back. In short, absolutely faultless. Well done guys.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 14, 2023
John P.
Excellent service and good food enjoyed by all 4 of us also good value for money. Ambiance ok, score due to being seated adjacent to kitchen service door.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 06, 2023
Roxana S.
Lovely food !!! Lovely atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 22, 2023
Carol S.
Food was lovely.Staff and service were excellent

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 16, 2023
malcolm d.
Super Sunday Roast, service, environment. Even the dog was fed some treats by the helpful staff. Not a criticism but a herb tea available would have topped it off - camomile maybe

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 16, 2023
Fiona W.
Great value as always

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 13, 2023
Cathy M.
The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Dec 15, 2022
Roger W.
Nice comfortable evening. Great service good food.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 14, 2022
Susan Ann L.
Sunday lunch was excellent. Service excellent and staff were lovely. Definitely recommend to everyone

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2022
Peter R.
The perfect Xmas pub lunch

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 07, 2022
Barbara H.
Very pleasant experience, good food and attentive staff. Will be happy to return.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2022
Sandra B.
We had an excellent meal and the staff were so friendly.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2022
Pam W.
Excellent value, great service and a lovely location.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 30, 2022
Cheri H.
Another great experience, by far the best Roast Dinner in Kenilworth!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 19, 2022
Janice D.
The restaurant was very busy when we arrived and as a party of six we thought we would be waiting a while for our food but the service was excellent. The food was very good and we all enjoyed our visit to The Clarendon Arms.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 07, 2022
Kathryn A.
Really enjoyed our meal here big portions and a kids menu that the children loved too! Would definitely come again!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2022
Anthony H.
A proper, traditional pub. Excellent value, great service, a classic pub menu but with a slightly modern swist.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 02, 2022
Emma L.
Lovely pub, very helpful staff, dog friendly and a cracking Sunday roast! Perfect.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 30, 2022
Lorraine B.
Great food and equally good service. We loved the singer too.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 30, 2022
Amanda P.
Excellent food and service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 26, 2022
Sandra C.
Perfect Sunday roast, dog friendly. Only lost points for ambiance as ended up on own in back for a while but staff were still attentive

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 18, 2022
Nicola G.
Really lovely Sunday roast! Waiter was very attentive and great service.