The Lowther Arms Community Project Ltd (LACP) is a Co-operative and Community Benefit Society created to buy and save the Lowther Arms village pub.
The Project has over 300 shareholders from the local community, and beyond, who came together to raise the money to buy the pub through the sale of Community Shares.
LACP also received support from a number of organisations including the Plunkett Foundation, Key Fund, Co-operatives UK, CAMRA, Allerdale Borough Council, Cumbria Community Foundation, Robin Rigg, and the Chamber of Commerce.
LACP are the landlords of the pub and lease to tenants. LACP has set the overall direction of the business as a welcoming, traditional, country pub serving great beer and home-cooked food, and the tenants are free to run the pub as they wish within this broad framework.
LACP retains control of the small caravan and camp site associated with the pub and income generated from this site, plus the tenant’s rent, will enable the Project to continue to invest to maintain the fabric of the building and improve the facilities. It will also enable the Project to fulfil its obligations as landlord and eventually generate a modest return for investors. Shares can still be bought – simply follow the ‘Buy Shares’ link.
LACP would like to thank all its shareholders and supporters who have made the re-opening of the Lowther Arms possible!
Lowther Arms Management Committee
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Availability this bank holiday weekend!
Thursday 1st May- Tables available lunchtime but fully booked after 5pm.
Friday 2nd May- availability all day but book soon as this will fill up!
Saturday 3rd May- Tables available lunchtime but completely fully booked after 4.30pm
Sunday 4th May- Still availability for both the 12 and 2.15 sittings.
Monday 5th May- open 12-4pm plenty of availability but please do book!
We reopen at 7pm on Monday 5th for our quiz night. We have a couple of tables left but do be quick! What better way to spend a bank holiday Monday! ... See MoreSee Less
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Lauren Lowes this is the pub have a look at their website
It’s that time of year again where we need YOU!
We are looking for hard working people to join us over the summer.
Hours vary so flexibility is essential.
Good working conditions, great rates of pay and a wonderful team to join.
Part time and temporary only to help us through our busy time during the summer.
If you’re interested or know someone who is, please call us 01900881044 or send us a message through Facebook. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beth Smith
🌞The sun is shining and the pub is open! 🌞
We are open all day and serving food until 8pm this evening.
Come and join us and make use of our beautiful beer garden with the lovely bluebells!
Make the most of the weather while we can. ... See MoreSee Less
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Will be down at the end of the month, motorhome booked in again 👍 Looking forward to some good food and 🍻
It’s the start of a new week and we are open all day, every day! Serving food from 12pm all the way through until 8pm. So if you fancy a sandwich at 12.30 or a juicy sirloin steak at 3.45, we are open and serving food ALL day!
Pop on down and join us. ... See MoreSee Less
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⭐️ Another incredibly busy week for our fantastic little pub 🥂
Summer has really started here as we welcome in all our lovely regulars and of course, people who are still only discovering us! 👀
🍴 When dining out, make the right choice! With hundreds of 5 ⭐️ reviews, our team work so hard to make sure you have the best time!
Here are some reviews from this week, again, THANK YOU for all your support! ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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We all had the best day out! Fair to say 50% of the workforce shall not be attempting caves again! 👷🏻♂️ (6ft plus problems!) But the whole day was absolutely brilliant!
We are back open from 12pm today! Refreshed and ready with fabulous food and stunning weather! ☀️
See you all soon! ... See MoreSee Less
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**PLANNED CLOSURE**
Tomorrow, Tuesday the 22nd of April we will be closed for the full day!
Because we are FINALLY having our Christmas do! 🎄 (Not quite the season!)
The last few months have been so busy and we are so grateful for all your support! But it’s time we gave the staff a fabulous day by way of thanking everyone for their hard work! 🥰We will be open again Wednesday the 23rd, see you then! 🥂 ... See MoreSee Less
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What day you having for New Year's eve party?
Hope you’ve had a great belated Xmas 🎄 get together x
Well deserved have a fantastic party 🎉
Have a fabulous time! Merry Christmas!!
Well deserved …. Have the most wonderful time 🥳🥂x
You can enjoy the sunshine tomorrow have a blast 🥳🍺🍹🥂🏖️
Happy Christmas ! 🎄 🥂
Enjoy whatever you do. You deserve it. xx
You all deserve a break. Amazing staff and food. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 🥂🍾 enjoy 🍸🍻🥂🍷💕
Have the best time all 💃
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Easter Sunday is almost fully booked! Only 1 table for two people at 2.15pm left. Be quick to grab it as that will then be us fully booked all day.
Plenty of availability left for Easter Monday. Again we are doing 2 sittings 12 and 2.15pm serving delicious roasts and a small menu. Book by calling us only! 01900881044!
Tuesday 22nd April we will be closed as we are FINALLY having our Christmas staff do! (Better late than never, right?)
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We will only be doing 1 sitting of roast meals today at 12pm and we only have 1 table left.
We will be closed to the public from 2pm as we are catering and hosting a christening from 2pm onwards. ... See MoreSee Less
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