Clarendon Arms in Warwick

I went to the Clarendon Arms today for Sunday lunch and it was fantastic. From the moment I phoned a few days back to book the staff were so accommodating, friendly and couldn't do enough for you. I booked for 12:15 for 3 people (one toddler and an older person who needed to be downstairs) I was accommodated perfectly with a highchair and spacious downstairs table. We all had roast dinners; pork, lamb and a kids beef. It was all perfect! With my pork I had stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, apple sauce, crackling, a roast carrot and parsnip, roast potatoes and gravy. There was also a side of mixed veg for us to share. The cost is very reasonable for the quality of food you get. The childs meal included a free dessert too! I had chocolate torte for dessert which is meant to come with raspberry sorbet but I requested cream instead which was done no problem. Nan had a massive slab of bread and butter pudding with custard and my daughter had a chocolate brownie sundae. The staff were back and forth checking that we were okay and had what we needed, all of them were smiley and friendly. We had 2 adults mains, 2 adults desserts, kids meal with dessert, bottle of appletizer and a glass of wine which was £60. Very reasonable indeed for such a lovely place. Massive car park out the back, pay and display. £2.50 for up to 3 hours. I haven't been to this pub in years but I'll definitely come back soon and recommend to family and friends! (I'm already planning my Nans birthday meal here lol). I have included photos of my main and dessert. Thank you so much!

Good choice of well priced meals. Service was excellent - felt valued as customers. Food was simply presented and tasty.

Mothers day treat not impressed

Just want to thank all the staff for accommodating my mother’s 60th surprise party. Food was outstanding as always and at a reasonable price. Highly recommend for party’s or just a decent pint .

Lovely Sunday roast for Mother's Day. Food was hot and very tasty.

Mother’s Day lunch 2024. Three adults. Two starters Three dinners Three desserts One bottle of wine, 3 pints, two g&t. Total £125.00 Food was excellent, beef beautiful and the lamb also. Bit tight on pate portions with lightly toasted bread and salad. Crumble and cheesecake were lovely but the supposed jumbo Chou pastry was a miss honestly, not Chantilly cream as stated, bland and underwhelming. However, all in all a lovely meal. Staff, very busy but no long waits for us and they were attentive but not intrusive.

Once again, an outstanding meal. Probably the sixth time I’ve dined here and certainly won’t be the last. Soft, friendly easy going atmosphere. Piping hot food and plenty of it. Couldn’t fit a dessert in this time, but have done in the past, amazing. Please keep doing what you are doing😊

Went today and had 'Beer battered Fish n Chips'. My wife had burger. - Food was really good. - Value for money. - Hospitable staff

As strangers to the area, Trip Advisor pointed us in the direction of The Clarendon Arms. Although it was late afternoon, many families were enjoying their food, and we had wondered whether we would be waiting long for our meals. I chose the lamb roast, whilst my partner opted for fish and chips, which almost appeared before we had a chance to make inroads into our drinks. I am inclined to comment that my roast dinner was one of the best pub roasts I have had for a very long time. To make room on my plate for a variety of fresh vegetables, I ate the tasty Yorkshire Pudding using my hands! The roast potatoes melted in your mouth, the generous lamb portion soaked in a lovely gravy went down equally as quickly, leaving an empty plate before my partner had bearly devoured even half of her well cooked fish. The industrious staff are a credit to the landlord, and if we return to this neck of the woods, we will head directly to The Clarendon Arms. A competitively priced menu, generous sized portions meant that we left without tasting a pudding, as our stomachs were full!

Lovely atmosphere, Richard was very friendly and welcoming. The food was deliciously tasty, and a varied menu

Great food. Great atmosphere. Character pub with excellent service. Highly recommended. Large pay & display car park next door.

Lovely meal, excellent service. Friendly staff. We will visit again soon.

What a truly wonderful evening. Food was fantastic and Emily and all the waiting staff and chef are to be commended. A first time visit and won’t be our last !!!!! Go now !!!

I couldn’t ask for more, bar staff friendly, welcoming. Being Gluten Free I was handed a menu full of choice, a double sided menu. Very impressed. Our waitress was very patient with us as we didn’t know what to have, lots of delicious meals to choose from. We stayed and entered the quiz, had a fantastic evening. I will be coming back. Thank you

Visited on Monday evening. Fab food and really friendly staff. They made us feel welcome, service great. Would definitely visit again

Nice place to stop for lunch and a drink

Had a great time here nice food an a friendly welcome

Great menu, lots of choices. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Excellent menu and lovely staff 😋

WARNING to guest using the Claverdon Arms Kenilworth shared CAR PARK with the Castle restaurant Car Parkl. DO NOT OVER STAY YOU TICKETby just a few minutes ITS £100 fine Which both of my sister have been charge its a disgrace sorry Sunday parking is often free. to encourage visitors out . but its seem these carpark are making a profit regardless.. The restaurant its a great place to take family & friends the food is excellent. The restaurant is frendly & welcoming a must place to visit fore great food with plenty of choice with the menu including vegetarian dishes which I can highly recommend.. They do allow well behaviour dogs & there's a out side seating area which really lovely.. Thank you for great service to all the staff.. 😀

Turned up for a gig that was being held upstairs. We hadn’t eaten before hand and Amy went above and beyond to make sure we got some food, and in good time so we didn’t miss the doors opening for the gig. The food was amazing; all in all a very warm and friendly place filled with people that are meant to be in the hospitality sector. Thanks again, hope to return soon.

Very cold .food ok had a lot better at £25 for 2 Festival meal .Will not be going back

Latest visit 11/23. It was pie night, so my drink (decent pint of bitter) was included in the price. The steak and ale pie was very acceptable, though nowhere on the menu did it say it was actually steak, ale and mushroom pie. Fortunately I like mushrooms, but what about those who don't? Service very good. Visited again 11/22. Still good - wide menu (including good veggie options) with generous portions and friendly, helpful staff. 7/22 First visit for many years! Food and service good with generous portions. Will return.

Lovely dog friendly pub. Booked for after a trip to Kenilworth Castle. Generous portions for the toddler in our family. Good food all round.

Visited for a Sunday lunch after an excellent walk around the outside of the castle. Met by friendly and attentive staff who kept an unobtrusive eye on us throughout. Really good value Sunday lunch of exceptional quality. Will definitely be back

Been several times over the last few months and it is easily one of the best places to eat in Kenilworth. Been for sunday lunch several times (their veggie roast is one of the best I have ever had!) And for normal food and it never disappoints. All the staff are so friendly, great at what they do and make you feel really well cared for and welcome. The price is such incredible value and portion sizes are generous. Never had a bad meal there and doubt I ever will. Thank you for all you do! If you're thinking about going, definitely do, its just the best! Hats off to the landlord and landlady for running an incredible pub!

Another nice meal and pints of quality real ale. Plenty of mushy peas with the pie and chips...

We arrived at lunchtime - 3 people and a small dog, all a bit wet and bedraggled. The dog was immediately given water and we were served straight afterwards. The service was cheerful and friendly and the food was great, (I highly recommend the beef and Stilton pie). Consequently, the atmosphere in the whole place was warm, friendly and welcoming.

Nice meal and friendly barman, quiet so we could chat and catch up. The table was a little small for 6 of us but ok.

Really good pie and pub grub. Staff very friendly and helpful, food came quickly and was hot and delicious. Very good selection of beer and wine. Good value.

This is a lovely pub if your looking for a old world charm . The food choice is very good I was trying to decide for ages ..the food was great and so we're the desserts..one thing tho my husband is disabled and they don't have a disabled toilet yet..but all of you go to this pub if you are hungry and near by ...

A group of 7 of us met for a reunion on a Friday evening. We had booked the lovely big table in the front room which has a really nice cosy atmosphere. All staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough for us, really great service from everyone. We had a range of foods from Chicken Balti, Veggie lasagna to giant Yorkshire filled with steal and ale casserole, it was all so delicious. We then all had enormous desserts too which were also yummy. Even though we were the only table left, nobody rushed us to leave and we had a fabulous night. Thank you 😊

Called rather late Sunday afternoon was able to get x2 beef Sunday roasts. Amy and the team were very helpful and accommodating. First time food was amazing as a takeout will be back to dine in person.

Friendly and helpful staff and very tasty food. Slightly slow service, but they warned us about this when we arrived, so it was as expected. Good quality and value for money 👍

Nice local pub, good food, friendly service!

The girl that served us was wonderful and attentive and catered for all our needs and what makes it better is that she was full of smiles. Well done we will be back when we are next over. Kind regards steve & emma

Called in with friends for a weekday lunch. The food was excellent. I had battered halloumi with chips and peas which was perfectly cooked and very tasty. I then had pistachio and almond, and salted caramel icecream, which was delicious. My friends had lasagna and sausage and mash and were both very pleased with their meals. Portion sizes were huge, prices reasonable, and service very quick. The Clarendon was very clean and the decor was lovely. Social distancing was extremely well organised and the staff were friendly and efficient. Will definitely visit again.

Went for a quiet lunch and we were very pleased. The service and welcome were very friendly and efficient. The menu was quite extensive and everything we ordered was freshly made, well presented and excellent quality. The beer was also an excellent pint ( or two!) of Butty Bach. Very good value pub dining, I would recommend.

Amazing find. Very close to where my daughter lives. Fantastic menu, great service and very good value. Had the fish and chips, four of us had it and it came with two lovely bottles of white wine.

Came for an early dinner on a Saturday, very quiet which was surprising. Food reasonably priced, decent portions. Dog friendly.

A very attentive, relaxed environment, welcomed warmly with all staff engaging in a positive manner. Food service was timely and attentive. Food tasty and presented well. Pricing fair and reasonable. Entertainment very pleasant background and set the tone for a wonderful evening out.

Went there with my partner for dinner as we were passing by, we was planning to go to Harringtons but that was too busy, my partner ordered a steak & Stilton pie, she found that very sickly & the pastry was dry, I ordered the half lemon & herb chicken, which was like a leftover piece which has just been microwaved, very dry & tough, we are not ones to cause a scene or complain, so we just paid the bill & know not to revisit here again, it’s not nice to pay near £40 with drinks, and feel as if you’ve been robbed

Very tasty food at really very reasonable prices. Really surprised to have this standard at a pub. Will definitely be returning! Edit: have returned, had a super pie! Highly recommend

A little gem. This pub serves great food and is really well run. The staff are attentive and the manager runs a very efficient ship!

Late, last minute visit on a Friday night. We had steak pie, half a roast chicken and a burger. They were all really tasty and topped off with friendly and helpful service.

Straightforward but high quality pub food, great service and good value. Good portions sensibly priced, which is less and less common these days. Very dog friendly too. What you want from your pub!

Booked for our anniversary. Twenty guests... everyone enjoyed their meals. The staff were very attentive, helpful and friendly.

Always good food and lovely atmosphere. Live music on Fridays. Food is better than most pubs in Kenilworth I'd say

Thoroughly enjoyed Sunday lunch . 1 a mixture of Pork& Beef 1 Roast Pork. Lovely seasonal vegetables & cauliflower cheese. Bread/Butter pudding with pouring cream . Delicious . Staff were all friendly , polite and thank you to Ellie 😊 Arrive a little bit early...

The food was so delicious, great vegetarian options as well. Lovely portion size and the staff is thoughtful and accommodating. Will be back!

This old world pub must offer the best value Sunday lunch not only in Kenilworth but for many miles around . The roast Pork and beef were really tasty, perfectly cooked, generous helpings with all the traditional additions ( crackling, Yorkshire Pudding, stuffing etc) Also...

First time, after being recommended. What a super Sunday roast! Absolutely delicious and great value for money. Fantastic service. Will definitely return, thank you.

We visited this afternoon after a trip to the castle. It was mere two minute walk away and we were not disappointed. Freshly cooked food and amazing service from Richard! The portion sizes were good and it was good value for money. We will definitely be back!

Lovely little pub near Kenilworth castle. Outstanding food from a varied menu. Freshly cooked..from burgers to lasagne..it tastes like homemade food. Very reasonable prices as well. Warm friendly atmosphere. We always feel welcome whether we go as a family or a group of friends. It's...

Very nice, cosy pub with a relaxed & welcoming atmosphere. Reasonably priced, great parking facilities & even better real ale. What's not to like?!

Popped in for lunch after our long dog walk. Amazing place. Dog friendly. Food was fresh, very reasonably priced, good portions and the staff were so polite and helpful. Would highly recommend

Good food in a pleasantly busy atmosphere

Food was great but it was an hour after we entered the place that we got to taste it - despite booking a spot for Sunday lunch.

Absolutely amazing place to eat. Great food from a great menu selection. Exceptional service and very reasonably priced. I would definitely come here again. I would like to also mention Amy who was especially great with our (monkey) Son - thank you Amy. Xx

Check this pub out, it’s around the corner from the queen & castle pub, which is opposite Kenilworth castle… This is a dog friendly pub! It isn’t over priced for food or drinks. The bar man who served us at lunch time (03/04/23) was very accommodating and friendly. He made us feel very welcome. (On the day we visited they stopped serving food at 2pm, although the menu said 3pm? Kenilworth is a stunning town, if you’re there to visit the castle… we recommend refreshments at the Clarendon then a walk through park and around the town. There are a lot of different buildings to admire. If you do visit the castle, it’s worth knowing it’s a public footpath that goes around the castle. If you wish to pay to go in, you must purchase tickets at the visitor centre prior to entering the castle grounds. Robert Dudley, was the 1st Earl of Leicester, KG, PC (24 June 1532 – 4 September 1588) was an English statesman and the favourite of Elizabeth I from her accession until his death. This is our 2nd visit. #Walkswithbuddy #Roobysvillagetour #Buddyfriendlypubs Definitely a rovers return.

Really friendly local with homemade food. Staff were attentive and prices were far below what they should be charging for the quality!

A delightful little pub sat within the gaze of Kenilworth Castle. Warm friendly atmosphere with great staff and the food was just outstanding. The 10oz sirloin steak was literally 10oz of sirloin steak! Took my mother and daughter on a Friday afternoon around 5pm. Halfway...

Fantastic food and great service

Three times visited! Two times, the food was fantastic. The staff are really friendly. Unfortunately, the manager needs to change how he talks to customers. Can be a bit rude.

Lovely food enjoyed by all. Great host by the name of Richard. Top job guys, thankyou.

We were meeting family today at Kenilworth Castle for my mother in law’s birthday and I was tasked to find a pub for lunch. I looked at the reviews on Tripadvisor and The Clarendon Arms looked like a good choice. Well we weren’t disappointed! From...

This is one of our local pubs, they never fail to deliver, lovely staff great friendly pub, the food is excellent at a really good price, it is real home cooked food, We would highly recommend a visit

Good choices on menu. Good value for money. Service was quick

Great staff and excellent service

Food was good, better than you'd expect for the prices. Prices were totally reasonable and staff were nice and friendly. The place was clean and menu had loads of options for everyone. It's not often there's that many vegetarian options. Four of us ate. We...

A smashing early evening meal for two. We picked from an excellent menu and found our fish and chips and ham, egg and chips were excellent. A really good pint of Butty Bach and a superb cheesecake finished the experience off perfectly.

We have been eating at Clarendon Arms for many years and it still represents excellent value for money. The food and staff were first rate. The only reason why this is not a 6-star value is the lack of atmosphere and the cold room temperature.

Sunday lunch was good, service was excellent, problem was it was absolutely freezing. We had to eat with our coats on, will be waiting till summer to return.

We were taken out to lunch mid January by my sister who we were staying with for a few days. We’ve been here before but pre Covid so quite a while ago for us. It was nice to see such an extensive menu and the...

Great birthday lunch with family. Super doggy friendly

Service from the girls was fantastic! The burgers are frozen cheap burgers so wouldn’t recommend and the burger itself was very dry. The main issue came when we ordered a brownie with vanilla ice cream to share between two 10 year olds, they had run out of vanilla ice cream so they suggested 2 scoops of different flavours, so they ordered 1 lemon and 1 chocolate. The poor waitress came back to us to say the chef is in a bad mood and he said you are only having 1 scoop! He then gave them salted caramel! What poor service over a scoop of ice cream! And I feel very sorry for the young girl who had to tell us that we could only have 1 scoop. Also the place has no atmosphere with no music and feels like a dinner hall upstairs. I won’t be visiting again and won’t be recommending the Clad. Used to be a very good pub but it’s gone down hill. Think they need to replace the Chef with Simone who can cook a burger (basic skills) someone who’s not narrow minded and someone with customer service skills.

Really good food and outstanding value. Friendly and prompt service too! Definitely recommended.

Visited with our two large dogs and some friends after a walk around the Castle. Very welcoming and friendly staff who made a great fuss of the dogs and gave them treats. The food was really excellent, piping hot and tasty and tremendous value. Highly...

Nice food and friendly staff, can get busy so would recommend booking.

Went for a family meal, having been recommended by locals. We were not disappointed. Car parking is £2.50, but that is the only drawback. Quality food, good menu, great staff, and at a reasonable price. Standards and cleanliness are good and can highly recommend. I will be back when next in Town.

Good food at a good price and very helpful staff. Always a great option for food!

Stunning pub in a great location. Staff are great. Cakes are awsome!!

Fantastic food and lovely, friendly staff who always make us very feel welcome. A really great pub all round!

Great local pub with good atmosphere, friendly service and excellent food

First visit to this pub...... First impression, cold, very cold, shame really as there's a nice wood burner in there!! I had Chicken Pate' for a starter, the bread/salad and relish was lovely and plentiful, but unfortunately the Pate consisted of a thin slice, not...

Really disappointed. Freezing cold room and very dry and average food! We had a guest with us so didn’t want to spoil their evening but had we been on our own we would have asked for a refund on the mains We could not wait...

We recently had a lovely Sunday lunch at the Clarendon Arms, when we met up with our sons - who are both studying at nearby Warwick University. We all opted for the mixed meat Sunday roast and were very impressed with the choice! The beef...

We were visiting a relative and staying near Kenilworth overnight. We chose the Clarendon as it was dog friendly. We didn't book a table as we weren't sure what time we'd arrive. Our party of 3 plus dog were quickly found a table and our...

Traditional pub which would be great after walk with dogs in Kenilworth. Very good menu choice consisting of mainly traditional pub type food. Food was excellent and staff friendly. Room was warm. Very enjoyable lunch excellent value for money.

Love food fabulous staff very attentive to your needs will definitely go again

The staff are lovely, the food is delicious, well priced and all in all the Clarendon Arms is a place we will visit over and over again. Thank you for looking after us and our dog so well.

Whilst staying in Kenilworth to visit our daughter at Warwick university, we decided to give the quiz at the Clarendon Arms a go. After a lovely meal served by friendly staff, we retired upstairs to join the locals for the quiz. Having never used the...

Great place to eat and drink, friendly staff, good food at a reasonable price. Dog friendly.

Me and my friends came for our second quiz night at the pub. We were lining up to buy drinks and they refused us service and told us to leave for no reason. Their excuse was that we were loud outside,despite leaving quietly straight away. Furthermore he said that he got complaint from fellow quizzes despite us being respectful and quiet. There was another team with people swearing at other across the room and we were the ones that got a complaint. Would not recommend going.

Lovely welcoming pub. Food is great. Proper home cooked grub. Quiz on a Monday is great fun 😀

I’m very disappointed by bad reviews on here in the last hour. I attend quiz night here every Monday, the reviews that I mention are from young teenagers (under 18). They were loud and disruptive and were taking seats from paying customers. The Clarendon Arms serve amazing food and drinks at affordable prizes and we are pleased and leave with a massive smile on my face with every visit.

The worst service I have ever received! I shall never return to this establishment! :(

Popped in for a drink and some food on a Monday night. Homely atmosphere inside with friendly and welcoming staff. Drinks were good value for money. Food was also excellent value, high quality and very delicious. Having eaten at the Q&C next door, I prefer the Clarendon, due to a wider offering of food (all your usual pub classics and more) and more attentive staff. Looking forward to visiting again!

Mmmmm, what to say? Used to be my favourite place, (only visit when we are back "on holiday"). Now? Hired staff brilliant and lovely. Visited twice during our two week stay. Normally would have been visiting much more. First visit had to run The Gauntlet/scrutiny...

Attended here witj grandchildren as staying up the road . Food very nice , pie an chips for me , daughter had a burger , kids had nuggets , burgers , all enjoyed , friendly staff .