Skip to content

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

Sign up to our Newsletter

Photographs of the work we did

See what we're up to on Facebook

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
14 hours ago
The Lowther Arms Mawbray

... See MoreSee Less

Could you be the next tenant of our wonderful community pub, The Lowther Arms? or do you know someone who could? If you have always wanted to run a well established, beautifully decorated pub and popular seaside camp site, then get in touch with us via email to committee@lowtherarmscommunity.co.uk or click on the website link below to find out more details in the online brochure www.lowtherarmscommunity.co.uk/
Deadline for application is 04th March 2026

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST
LACP Committee
... See MoreSee Less

Could you be the next tenant of our wonderful community pub, The Lowther Arms? or do you know someone who could? If you have always wanted to run a well established, beautifully decorated pub and popular seaside camp site, then get in touch with us via email to committee@lowtherarmscommunity.co.uk or click on the website link below to find out more details in the online brochure https://www.lowtherarmscommunity.co.uk/
Deadline for application is 04th March 2026

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST
LACP Committee

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Debbie Melville

Barbara Mclean 👀

Join us this evening for a bite to eat or a drink this evening.
We’ve lots of delicious dishes on our new menu so pop in and see us and enjoy with us. 😁
... See MoreSee Less

So, we have some news that we would like to share..

We wanted to let our customers and friends know, that we have decided to move on to our next chapter..

We and our incredible team both past and present have worked extremely hard to make this wonderful pub what it is today, with all the fun and laughter we’ve had along the way, the incredible reviews, achievements and reputation we are so so proud to have achieved- but it’s time for us to persue other projects and allow someone else to take the pub to the next level.

Whilst no leaving date has yet been decided, we want to encourage any customers with gift vouchers to come in and use them as soon as possible.

Future events will still go ahead unless we advise otherwise and we will continue to run the pub as we always have done until a suitable new tenant is found. In other words, quiz nights are still on! The fabulous food will remain and drinks will still be flowing 🥂

We have loved getting to know each and every one of our customers and being part of such a warm and welcoming community and we’d love to see as many of you as possible over the next couple of months.

If anyone has any specific questions then please message the page or give us a call. While some can be answered, many can’t at this stage but like we say, we will continue to serve you in our usual way.

Thank you for your continued support as always 🙏🏻
Carl,Ben, Pam & Madison. ❤️
... See MoreSee Less

So, we have some news that we would like to share..

We wanted to let our customers and friends know, that we have decided to move on to our next chapter..

We and our incredible team both past and present have worked extremely hard to make this wonderful pub what it is today, with all the fun and laughter we’ve had along the way, the incredible reviews, achievements and reputation we are so so proud to have achieved- but it’s time for us to persue other projects and allow someone else to take the pub to the next level.

Whilst no leaving date has yet been decided, we want to encourage any customers with gift vouchers to come in and use them as soon as possible. 

Future events will still go ahead unless we advise otherwise and we will continue to run the pub as we always have done until a suitable new tenant is found. In other words, quiz nights are still on! The fabulous food will remain and drinks will still be flowing 🥂

We have loved getting to know each and every one of our customers and being part of such a warm and welcoming community and we’d love to see as many of you as possible over the next couple of months. 

If anyone has any specific questions then please message the page or give us a call. While some can be answered, many can’t at this stage but like we say, we will continue to serve you in our usual way. 

Thank you for your continued support as always 🙏🏻
Carl,Ben, Pam & Madison.  ❤️

48 CommentsComment on Facebook

How often is your quiz night...

Aw gutted as you both run that pub and restaurant… but onwards and upwards with your next venture 🥂🥂🥂xxx

Aww sad news but wishing you both the best of luck in your new venture 😀😀 thanks for helping us with our lovely new home 🏡 take care loves 😘😘xx

Good luck to u all u will be missed x

Hope you leave your recipe behind for the batter on the fish. xx

What a miss you’ll be…… our favourite little cosy pub run by our beautiful friends. You’ve done an amazing job. Must get booked in for a final stay at the pod! xxxxxx

I’m glad for you both but it’s sad for the pub and the village. In an era of so many pub closures I just hope the collective owners manage to get people that can put as much energy into things as you have. It’s a tough ask! I don’t really want to make the Letters Inn my local 😢😢😢

Wow, that didn’t take long, we’ve only been here 4 weeks 😳…….Seriously Michele Pullen and I wish you all the best and thank you for you help in getting us here to this lovely village and community. Cheers 🥂

So sad to hear you're leaving! Gutted! We're going to miss your happy, smiley faces when we visit, your hosting and attention to detail, the food.... you've transformed the pub! Wishing you all the success for your future adventures, may all your dreams come true, much love Sue & Jon Gale

This is really sad news. We have always enjoyed eating at the Lowther Arms with all our doggie friends. Food has always been first class and service too. You will be missed but wishing you all the best for the future xx

This is very sad news for us all. Wishing you every success in whatever awaits you next. You will all be hugely missed 😕😕

I know that the universe is conspiring to send you on to pastures new for a good reason. I hope all your dreams come true, you so deserve it for making so many people laugh and enjoy life in the Lowther Arms. God bless and good luck. We will miss you hugely.xxxxx

Oh no, I'm gutted. Good luck for the future. Whatever you do you will smash it xxx

Loved playing here for the last two years! Good luck in your new venture!

Sad news boys but here's to new adventures! I'm sure you'll smash it xc🥰🥰

Ah thats very sad , but wishing you the best of luck in your next chapter. It has been a great pub with great food and impeccable service We have a voucher purchased at Xmas from my son, but unfortunately we won't be in Cumbria until March , as we have a van on North Lakes caravan park and live 3hrs away please advise us as to what we can do . Thanks x

Good Luck for your next adventure. May be a bit early to ask but do you know what will happen to the campsite? We were going to book in for the opening dates. Cheers

Ah sad to read this for us regular customers Ben but so excited for you both. Take care and enjoy planning your next chapter xx

Wishing you all the best in the next adventure! All the hard work paid off you done absolutely amazingly for everything you did at The Lowther Arms Mawbray it was a pleasure and a honor I got to work with yous and still hands down the best bosses ive ever had ❤️ im sure youll keep on smashing life 😊 xxxx

This is so sad, what an amazing achievement you have conquered with all your hard work good luck in your future xx

You have done wonderful work, building the pub up to such success and both a wonderful community asset and destination restaurant to visit. Wishing you much future success, you'll be brilliant at anything you turn your hands to. 😍🥂Xxxx

Very sad news, but good luck in your new venture

So sorry to see this. We will miss you all, The Lowther Arms is a wonderful place and you are now part of its history. But for now, keep calm and carry on! 🍻

Sad to see you go, but all the best.

Oh no im so sad!! You guys were so special in mine and margerys outings ❤️you made a huge fuss of margery for her 100th birthday and every time we dined x you made an elderly lady very happy everytime I brought her in and for that guys I send my love and very best wishes for the future xxx

Load More

It may be dry January but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit your local pub.
We have a huge selection of dry drinks to make sure you don’t ruin it all!
Choose from our extensive range of dry white wines, dry gin and a lovely fresh pit of dry cider on tap!
Who says January has to be boring… there’s dry in the title so who needs to know! 🧐😉
... See MoreSee Less

It may be dry January but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit your local pub. 
We have a huge selection of dry drinks to make sure you don’t ruin it all! 
Choose from our extensive range of dry white wines, dry gin and a lovely fresh pit of dry cider on tap! 
Who says January has to be boring… there’s dry in the title so who needs to know! 🧐😉

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Do you still have regular pub quiz?

Hi what time do u open on a Saturday, thanks

We are now fully back open from 12pm today!
Come on down and join us for lunch this afternoon or book now for an evening meal.
We look forward to seeing you.
... See MoreSee Less

We are now fully back open from 12pm today! 
Come on down and join us for lunch this afternoon or book now for an evening meal. 
We look forward to seeing you.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

What a way to start the day!
We’ve just had our inspection from environmental health and we’ve kept our 5* food hygiene score!
We couldn’t be happier and this is why we work so hard to ensure our kitchen is clean, safe and hygienic 100% of the time.
... See MoreSee Less

What a way to start the day! 
We’ve just had our inspection from environmental health and we’ve kept our 5* food hygiene score! 
We couldn’t be happier and this is why we work so hard to ensure our kitchen is clean, safe and hygienic 100% of the time.

35 CommentsComment on Facebook

Well done, but this does not surprise me at all though xx

Congratulations 🎉🎊, it really shows . Well done 👏

Well deserved, you work hard to keep it like that.

Great stuff xx

Well done guys x

Never in doubt!!

I wouldn’t expect anything less, even the loos are spotless, well done Team Lowther 👏👏

You more than deserve it's, the food is lovely

well done you work hard for the stars x

So proud of you guys you work so hard and it shows ❤️ xxx

Well done team Lowther x

Well done, well deserved

Fantastic well done everyone well deserved

Well done 👏

Well deserved 👏

Well done 👏👏👏

Well done! 👏

Well done 👏

Congratulations best place to eat out!! Well deserved 👏

Excellent. Well done 🌟

Well done guys xx

Well deserved ur amazing xxxx🥰❤️🍷

Brilliant, well done

Well deserved 👏 always nipping clean when we visit so not surprised at all well done everyone x

Congratulations 💕💕💕

Load More

With only 1 month to go, now is the perfect time to book your Valentines Day meal with us!
Tables will fill fast as always so be sure to book early so you don’t miss out.
Book online or call 01900881044.
... See MoreSee Less

With only 1 month to go, now is the perfect time to book your Valentines Day meal with us! 
Tables will fill fast as always so be sure to book early so you don’t miss out. 
Book online or call 01900881044.

Customer information-
Due to an electrical issue in the kitchen, we will not be open until 5pm on Wednesday 14th Jan. This is to allow us time to ensure our kitchen is ready for service after new equipment has been installed.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
... See MoreSee Less

Load more
Back To Top