The Elm

4.3

287 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Set in the picturesque village of Abbots Ripton with access to beautiful walks on the local estate, The Elm has everything you want from your perfect countryside pub; A glorious garden, a roaring fire, comfortable rooms, delicious food and a wide selection of drinks.

The Grade II-listed building was built, as an open hall, in the late 15th Century to offer hospitality to the drovers bringing cattle down from Scotland (along the Bullock Road) to the market at St.Ives. It was later altered with the insertion of a brick chimney in the early 17th century. The Fellowes family, that own and run the pub, came to the area around the same time the pub got its chimney...

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
01487 773585
Website
https://www.the-elm.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Weekly changing menu's focused on seasons, and flavour pairing.
Private party facilities
Available on request

Location
Moat Lane. Abbots Ripton., Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2PD
Neighborhood
Huntingdon
Cross street
Abbots Ripton
Parking details
Car to rear
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

The Elm homemade soup£7.00
house bread & butter (GF*, DF*, VG*)
Breaded brie wedges£7.50
cranberry sauce & dressed leaves
Fillet of Mackerel£8.00
celeriac & fennel remoulade, pea shoots (DF*, GF)
Chicken liver & port pate£8.50
onion chutney & toasted brioche (GF*)
Pan fried Pigeon£9.00
beetroot & toasted walnut salad, honey dressing (DF*, GF)

Mains

Pan fried Calves liver£21.00
horseradish mash, sauteed cabbage & bacon, onion gravy
Mushroom & leek risotto£18.00
crispy leeks (DF*, VG, GF)
Pan fried Coley£23.00
herb roasted potatoes, broccoli, samphire & chive cream sauce (GF, DF*)
The Elm Burgers£18.00
All served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, frickles & house fries
- Homemade Beef£0.00
- Homemade veg & lentil£0.00
- Grilled chicken breast£0.00
Battered fish & chips£19.00
tartare sauce & garden pea puree
The Elm homemade Pie£19.00
puff pastry lid served with mixed veg & house fries OR mash (DF*)
10oz Rump£26.00
Served with house fries, vine tomatoes, garlic mushrooms & salad
10oz Ribeye£31.00
Served with house fries, vine tomatoes, garlic mushrooms & salad
8oz Fillet£35.00
Served with house fries, vine tomatoes, garlic mushrooms & salad

Abbots Ripton Farm Potatoes & Sides

House fries£4.50
Mash potato£4.50
Mixed Veg£4.50
Mixed Salad£4.50
Onion rings£4.50
Frickles£4.50

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding£8.50
brandy custard (DF*, VG*)
Hot toddy pavlova£8.00
whisky spiced pears, honey cream, toffee sauce (GF)
Chocolate cheesecake£8.50
mixed berry compote
Affogato£5.00
1 scoop vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso & homemade sweet treat (GF*, DF*, VG*)
Selection of ice creams & sorbets£2.50
(GF*, DF*, VG*)
Selection of Cheese from Rennet & Rind
grapes, celery, apple, house chutney, Cheese biscuits (GF*)
- 3 Cheese selection£10.00
- 5 Cheese selection£15.00

Tea & Coffee

Tea£2.50
English, Decaf, Camomile, Green, Mint, Earl Grey
Espresso£2.00
Americano, Macchiato£3.00
Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White£3.50
Liquor Coffee£7.00
Hot Chocolate, Mocha£3.50

What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Great for brunch
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Good for groups
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Great for fine wines
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Great for outdoor dining
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Elm offers a delightful dining experience with "superb friendly efficient service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "succulent rump steak" and "light batter fish and chips." While some find the menu limited, the cozy setting and attentive staff make it a "real gem" worth returning to.

287 Reviews

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debbie
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The lobby in Elm looked Christmassy which was lovely but the area where we ate looked like a standard pub . Food was ok but menu not as I remembered . We booked for an anniversary meal (said this in special requests). We’re seated in bar area near the only other occupied table with baby and toddler (no offence to them ) was a dark corner near drafty door , lamp did not work . Asked to be seated somewhere brighter which they did . Not the ambience I had hoped for . Was advised there as a large Xmas party in the original part of the building which had a cosy fireplace.
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Carol
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was outstanding, everything was perfect from walking in to walking out Friendly staff , service excellent , food was amazing best food I have had out for a very long time .
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Tracey
Bath
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The Elm was a lovely find and the homemade chips were amazing! There are 2 lovely fireplaces but they weren't lit when we were there. Seasonal menu which is great. Very intensive whiskey list. A great night out.
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Ben
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I went out for lunch with my girlfriend and our friends on Saturday and I am very pleased to say that our experiences were absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was also very romantic and warm-welcoming, the service was very good, the food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and very helpful with our requirements. Because of our outstanding experiences, we will be definitely coming back to the pub again! Thank you so much to the staff for all their support and excellent hospitality!
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Nancie
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, we all had different and we all enjoyed our selection. A really enjoyable evening.
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Maxine
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food was nicely presented and cooked well. We are looking forward to coming again
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Lesley
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch with friends, staff were helpful and the food was good. We weren’t rushed which added to the experience. Also helpful when it came to choices as one of our party was a coeliac.
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Rob
Cambridge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall a lovely dining experience. Food wise, we thought that the roast potatoes were a “little hard” but the rest of the meal was very good.
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Costas
Cambridge
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
food quality was good, but I personally do not think price was reasonable. Staff seemed low. I booked it as my wife's birthday treat and mentioned this on OpenTable and when I went to pay , I asked why they wanted to know if it was a special treat. The response is that we give a something special to customers. We did not receive anything special for my wife's birthday. When we left the place, I noticed there was a service charge, with no warning anywhere on menu or advertised. My wife said she did not care about not having a birthday treat, but she said that she did not feel particularly welcome, she thinks it might be because we came early. Would not go back to eat, but lovely area, so might go back for drinks to seat outside.
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Sarah
Birmingham
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Chips were not nice and the steak disappointed. My friend had a chicken cesar salad and there was hardly any chicken
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The Elm is rated 4.3 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Moat Lane. Abbots Ripton., Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2PD

Additional information

Cross street
Abbots Ripton
Neighborhood
Huntingdon
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Car to rear
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.the-elm.co.uk/
Phone number
01487 773585
Catering
Weekly changing menu's focused on seasons, and flavour pairing.
Private party facilities
Available on request

The Elm

Make a reservation

Additional information

Nibbles

House bread selection£4.50

Smoked salmon en croute£4.50

Pigs in blankets£4.50

Marinated olives£4.50

Starters

The Elm homemade soup£7.00

Breaded brie wedges£7.50

Fillet of Mackerel£8.00

Chicken liver & port pate£8.50

Pan fried Pigeon£9.00

Mains

Pan fried Calves liver£21.00

Mushroom & leek risotto£18.00

Pan fried Coley£23.00

The Elm Burgers£18.00

Battered fish & chips£19.00

The Elm homemade Pie£19.00

10oz Rump£26.00

10oz Ribeye£31.00

8oz Fillet£35.00

Abbots Ripton Farm Potatoes & Sides

House fries£4.50

Mash potato£4.50

Mixed Veg£4.50

Mixed Salad£4.50

Onion rings£4.50

Frickles£4.50

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding£8.50

Hot toddy pavlova£8.00

Chocolate cheesecake£8.50

Affogato£5.00

Selection of ice creams & sorbets£2.50

Selection of Cheese from Rennet & Rind

Tea & Coffee

Tea£2.50

Espresso£2.00

Americano, Macchiato£3.00

Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White£3.50

Liquor Coffee£7.00

Hot Chocolate, Mocha£3.50

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