Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The White Swan

4.7

4.7 (294)

£25 and under

British

Woodnewton

About the restaurant

The White Swan Woodnewton is a multi award winning gastro pub serving a popular menu with quality dishes for everyone's taste - from burger and pizza through to tapas, Greek, Chinese & Mexican dishes.
The White Swan was built in 1790 and has had a £150,000 refurbishment inside and out to create a contemporary space whilst retaining the history of the building.

Best Village Pub & Restaurant 2023 - East of England
Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Winner 2023
Northamptonshire Family Friendly Pub Of The Year 2021 & 2022
Best Gourmet Dining Restaurant & Village Pub - Northamptonshire 2020

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Roger

Dined 4 days ago

Yet another great brunch, this time on New Year’s Day. Great atmosphere,

Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge

4.7

4.7 (90)

£26 to £40

Sushi

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Just a short walk from the prestigious Cambridge University and across from the Corn Exchange, we offer a vibrant dining experience in a historic setting. Enjoy our quality sushi and grilled sticks amidst student chatter, shoppers and locals alike. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Always fabulous, fresh food and great service here. Thank you.

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Experience

Lunch & Early Evening Sticks Set Menu £19.50

Kibou Cambridge

4.6

4.6 (33)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Cambridge

About the restaurant

KIBOU Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge is a chic new addition to the city, and the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Located at 7a Jesus Lane, home to the Pitt Club, and formerly Pizza Express, the venue features eye-catching murals and digital animations, alongside stunning Japanese floral and foliage installations.
Light and airy, The Mirror Room centres around a large Japanese cherry blossom tree, whilst the seductive Oak Room focuses on a large wisteria tree set against a backdrop of plush fabrics and artwork.
There’s also a relaxed cocktail lounge and dining area, featuring an open sushi and hot kitchen, and a standalone spirits and cocktail bar.
The menu has all your favourite dishes from Japan, including steaming bowls of ramen, a selection of bao buns, crisp tempura and handmade spiced pork gyoza, plus work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, seasonal specials and A5 Grade Japanese wagyu.
Their Japanese-inspired afternoon tea is a must try too!

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Simon

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Very finely cooked dishes, we mainly had sharing plates and the raw scallops were to die for. Young waitress Bea was superb, great advice and so attentive. Atmosphere could maybe have been improved with more appropriate Japanese music instead of the standard pop which at times was too noisy. Visiting Cambridge and will definitely seek out other Kibou restaurants elsewhere.

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Experience

Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90

Experience

Japanese Afternoon Tea

Experience

Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

The George Hotel

4.5

4.5 (750)

£26 to £40

British

Huntingdon

About the restaurant

The beautifully refurbished George Hotel offers not only fine dining and comfort dishes in the colonial inspired décor of the restaurant, but an array of cocktails in the lavish Bobbie's Bar, as well as decadent Afternoon Teas in the botanical haven that is the Orangery.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea can also be enjoyed on our terrace when the sun is shining.
With shades of Victorian inspired elegance, this professionally designed and individual destination is a hidden gem in the Cambridgeshire countryside.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU INFORM US OF ANY ALTERNATIVE DIETARY REQUIRMENTS/ALLERGIES AT THE TIME OF YOUR BOOKING OR, NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT, TO ALLOW US TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. FAILURE TO NOTIFY US MAY RESULT IN LIMITED FOOD OPTIONS AND DELAYS WHILST WE TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.
We look forward to welcoming you.

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Leila

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful place with warm atmosphere. Friendly staff. We were very early and they were very accommodating. Toilets clean and beautiful decor. Restaurant felt comfortable and had relaxing feel to it. Lovely food, slightly expensive for a plate of pasta but was delicious. We had a relaxing meal in beautiful surroundings. We will definitely go back with friends and family for special occasions.

Griddle Bar & Meat House

4.5

4.5 (43)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Ely

About the restaurant

Griddle Bar and Meathouse is dedicated to serving the finest quality steaks and handcrafted beers. Our commitment to exceptional flavour and dining experiences sets us apart. Come savour the best of Ely's culinary scene with us.

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Jonathan

Dined 2 days ago

Tried griddle bar for first time. The breakfast options were really good and the full English was lovely and good value. Would definitely recommend. Can't wait to try their steak/burgers!

The Dining Room at Poets House

4.4

4.4 (523)

£26 to £40

British

Ely

About the restaurant

Our Dining Room, Writing Room, Courtyard Garden and Sonnet Lounge restaurant are the perfect places to catch up with friends or colleagues. We are open daily for dining with food being served from 9 am - 8.45 pm, and drinks until late.

Whether it's our breakfast menu, weekday lunch, or dinner, The Poet's House stunning decor, wonderful dishes, and first-class service guarantee an unforgettable dining experience

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Janet

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Had the Festive Menu of Roast Turkey followed by Gingerbread Cake. Very impressed, all well cooked & tasty. Fresh ingredients. Excellent service in a lovely setting. Reasonable priced.

Parker's Tavern

4.2

4.2 (2379)

£26 to £40

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

A restaurant and bar located within the new University Arms hotel on Parker’s Piece, Cambridge.
Parker’s Tavern serves modern British comfort food sourced from field, fen and England’s seas.
The menu changes with the seasons, every dish representing a return to good, unpretentious British cooking, conjured by a spectacular chef.

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JeffreyB

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Always a terrific time out.

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The Folio Bar & Kitchen

4.2

4.2 (193)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The Folio Bar & Kitchen rewrites the food and drink script for the storied city of Cambridge. Follow as our creative chefs compose home-cooked classics full of clever twists and inspiring turns, including mouth-watering Dish. Featuring plant-based experiments, vegan and vegetarian dishes, and favourite drinks are all given a wonderfully-crafted modern rethink. Be captivated in our relaxed dining and drinking spaces where we blend the historic with the contemporary to ensure your time with us is filled with indulgence and inspiration.

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Tracey

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, the staff were very good. The food was amazing, we had the steak which was cooked to perfection as we requested. Loved it thankyou!

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at The Folio Bar & Kitchen

Experience

Weekday Lunch with Complimentary Parking

Turkuaz Social Cambridge

4.2

4.2 (50)

£25 and under

Turkish

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Turkuaz brings the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean to Cambridge.

Every dish we prepare is a testament to the rich heritage and culinary traditions of the region. We take pride in using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods to ensure every bite is packed with authentic flavours.

For Large bookings please call 01223 658210

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Steven

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience. The food was outstanding and the service to match. Quality and flavoursome. A birthday team for my wife and a well chosen venue after being recommend by a colleague. The meal was substantial and flavoursome. The attention from the staff absolutely fantastic. To end the meal a slice of cake was brought to the table to the sounds of happy birthday being played through the sound system. Much to the embarrassment of my wife but a wonderful touch. Prices online for the menu however did not match those advertised on the web, this my only criticism. However outstanding value and contentment. Thank You Turkuaz and Staff.

Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern

4.1

4.1 (341)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Cambridge

About the restaurant

"A restaurant and bar located within the new University Arms hotel on Parker’s Piece, Cambridge.
Parker’s Tavern serves modern British comfort food sourced from field, fen and England’s seas.
The menu changes with the seasons, every dish representing a return to good, unpretentious British cooking, conjured by a spectacular chef."

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Elizabeth

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

The festive afternoon tea was delicious (we had a vegetarian version). Friendly staff with the right amount of attentiveness and a wonderful setting.

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