• The Carnarvon Arms, 
  • Whitway, Winchester Road, 
  • Newbury, 
  • Berkshire, 
  • RG20 9LE

01635278222

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Welcome to The Carnarvon Arms

Nestled in the rolling hills of Berkshire countryside, next to Highclere Castle, is our glorious traditional coaching inn, with a seasonal British menu and 18 comfortable bedrooms.

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Perfect for those visiting family or friends, on a country break or wanting to explore Highclere Castle and other nearby attractions, our 18 bedroom hotel is the ideal place to escape the ordinary.

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The Best of British

Feast your eyes on our delicious menu of classic pub favourites, fresh and seasonal daily specials plus show-stopping Sunday roasts. We use only the freshest ingredients and the best of British meat, all served alongside many locally sourced delights.

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Events and Celebrations

We have some fantastic bookable spaces, perfect for hosting birthday drinks, business lunches, family celebrations or weddings. Plus, 18 bedrooms for you and your guests to escape to after..

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Our Bedrooms

Our 18 bedrooms are all designed to reflect our Berkshire heritage, and are the perfect getaway for those on leisure or business trips. 

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Food & Drink

Be it a traditional sausage and mash with our local  Newbury sausages, a Sunday lunch with the family or one of our vegetarian friendly dishes, our menu is sure to tantalise your taste buds.

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Welcome to The Carnarvon Arms

A glorious country pub that envelops you in a traditional English setting, with it’s roaring fires, wooden floors and low beams.  The Carnarvon Arms is the ideal place to relax, recharge and explore the beautiful surrounding area.

Located just minutes from Newbury Train Station, the A34 and  Highclere Castle; known for being the location of Downton Abbey, and set in the small hamlet of Whitway, we offer comfortable guest rooms, delicious food using only the best locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and good old fashioned hospitality.

 For those who love the pub match-day atmosphere, come and join us during the Rugby World Cup, where BBC matches will be shown on our TV screens.  Grab a front row seat with your rugby loving friends (and even the dog!) and come and watch the game alongside our fantastic range of food and drink.  Book a table for you and three friends for food and get a round of Guinness or Bloody Marys on us!

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Sunday Lunch

Beefed up roasts, boat sized yorkies and oh-so crispy goose fat roast potatoes, there’s no messing when it comes to a Sunday roast at the Carnarvon Arms. Bring on the weekend!

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Rugby World Cup

The glorious Rugby World Cup is almost gracing our screens, book for you and 3 friends to watch with match with food and get a round of Guinness or Bloody Marys on us!

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Business Meetings

Beat the boredom of your boardroom and host your meeting in the most unique place in Newbury, delighting your guests with that countryside village feel.

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Our Local Area

With so much to do in our local area, including sets of many famous novels, wildlife and the Bombay Sapphire distillery, there won’t be a moment to be bored during your stay.

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What’s On

With so many fun events taking place at the pub on a weekly basis, grab your friends and family and head on down for an evening of great food, drinks on tap and a lively atmosphere.

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