Cumberland Arms

greedoe

Not that impressive for the amount of time I spent 6th March 2008

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Having worked around the corner, this ended up being our local, and it's not priced as a local. It's quite a pricey gastropub, which could easily make your lunch top out at nearly £15.

If you're there for a quick pint and fancy a snack, better bring them along, because the mixed nuts were invariably a bit stale. Not too bad at £2 a cup, but you ended up feeling a bit sick after too many.

The grub's ok, you get a little bowl with salt and pepper to sprinkle on your meal, and the menu changes daily according to a blackboard.

It's pretty much gastropub by numbers, with a seating area to the side that made it a bit easier to navigate the inside during warm months.

tessie08 at 13/03/08

Well - just by seeing your user name I would say that you probably frequent greasy burger joints and the like and wouldn't know a decent, well-priced gastropub if it hit you in the face (like the Cumberland Arms)
I frequently go to this pub and I find it wonderful. The portion are huge, the prices are good and the beer and wine list is extensive! As for bringing in your own snacks - you are clearly rude as well: if you host have a fancy dinner party I am sure that you would not enjoy a guest of your sitting around your dining room table scoffing down a McDonalds because he/she wants something that is not being served at your dinner party.

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leematthews

A fantastic gastropub! 24th January 2008

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This pub is a great gastropub. It's battered furniture, dimmed lighting and friendly staff create the perfect atmosphere! The wine list is great with 12 by the glass, they have a variety of lagers and 3 ales on tap at any given time. Their menu is monthly changing with new specials on everyday. I started with the Galician white bean & potato soup with chorizo, ham & kale which was absolutely amazing and actually a meal on it's own! But I couldn't resist have a main as I spotted the seared scallops with wilted spinach & potatoes, sultanas & saffron vinaigrette! It was fabulous!
I had a fantastic meal and was taken extremely good care of by the friendly and relaxed bar staff.
I will definately be back and would recommend this to anyone!