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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Firstly we would like to apologise to our guests this evening, we had a very busy day all round and did not anticipate the level of food ordered, we are both frustrated and saddened a few of our customers couldn't dine with us. This is a massive learning curve for us both and a lesson we will learn from to prevent this happening in the future.
Sunday 22nd March bookings are being honored we cannot take anymore but we will be serving sunday roasts, ham, beef and veggie option only and the same for the children.
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Issue of table resolved food good when it arrived sat and relaxed until it did we will be back
We were in last, good food, good real ale and a full pub. What more could you want 🍻 today is another day. Keep smiling 😃
Its a pity other places can t apoogise like you have well done😊
You will manage this you'll do great .won't be long before we are there again . Good luck don't get defeated your on it xxx
you got this! we’re all so proud of you both 🥰
Beautiful food and top service from Tony and Emma, can't wait for dinner tomorrow.
Step learning curve ! good you survived and have learned a lot and you had the grace to apologise things will get better ! deep breath tomorrow maybe another busy day !!!
We had a great experience today. The food and service was fantastic. I’m still full now 😂 You might have had to turn customers away but that’s cause you doing such a good job x
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The fog is lifting and the sun is starting to shine yey! At a loose end this lunch time we open at 12 and we have tables available up until 5pm then we are fully booked, beer garden is also available 😀 🌞 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to everyone today and tonight been an amazing day in the sunshine and an amazing busy night full of laughter 😃 you have all made my (Emma's) day and bonus it was my birthday 🙂
We are fully booked tomorrow but still spaces for Sunday ... See MoreSee Less
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Awh happy belated birthday Emma 🥳🥂 great meal last nite xx
Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳
Just an update. We are fully booked for tonight and tomorrow night we still have a few spaces left for Sunday and our Sunday lunch if we dont see you we hope everyone has a wonderful weekend 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
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Some of the delicious food we have served over the past couple of days. Its been a fab couple of days with the new menu and thank you to everyone thats visited us so far ❤️ We are open again tomorrow from 12pm, we are booking up quite fast in the evening so you know the drill call, message or book online 😉 ... See MoreSee Less
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Believe you me they are to die for had a meal yesterday, lovely recommend enjoyed umm umm
Looks amazing, especially with proper home made chips, you can’t beat it, well done ❤️xx
not able to get through to you at the moment but when we can ( May ) we'll be there !
Lisa Marie Walker we need to go back here..xxx and see the lovely amazing Emma xxx
Friends visited this evening and was blown away by the service and food, happy to have recommended you guys xxx
That looks like my order of ham, egg and chips for lunch today. Delicious with proper home made chips. Thanks
All The Meals Look Delicious x👍👏🏻👏🏻👍
Looks lovely x
Those chips look great
Jack Johnstone we will have to try here one day for food😋
Jim Kay , Tilly Kay
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Even the daffodils are enjoying the beautiful warm sun this morning. We are open from 12pm serving food from 12 up until 8pm! Still some availability for this evening to book call 01900 881044, bookings also available online and through our Facebook, just pop us a message 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
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It might be cloudy but at least its not raining! Pop along for a bite to eat or just for a drink open from 12pm today serving food until 8pm ... See MoreSee Less
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Here it is! A peek of our menu. Open tomorrow from 12pm serving food right the way through until 8pm, call 01900-881044 to book, or you can book online, or even drop us a Facebook message. ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you not have any dishes with mash? I can see the rice dishes.
Great to see that you still have plenty of GF options on the menu.🙂
Are you going to be open Monday and Tuesdays?
Looks good is there going to be a pie as well?
Are you open tuesdays
Yummy, see you Saturday x
Thanks for keeping some vegan options on the menu 🌱
Great menu. Good luck to youboth
Looks lovely .
Jen Henderson 🙈xxx
Jo Talbot looks good but missing Mac n cheese on the menu!
Good Luck to you both ,sounds amazing x
What about puddings. Hear you make a very lovely syrup pudding and custard xxx
Will you be doing children’s meals?
Looks good 😊
Looks yummy 😋
Looks good. See you soon
Looks good see you on the 29th - hope everything goes well
Sounds fab we will be over xxx
Liam Reilly
Nicola Cuthell xx
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Open on Wednesday from 12pm serving food from 12 right through to 8pm!! Yes thats right a little later! Our menu will be ready to view tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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