Best Lunch Restaurants in Royston

7 restaurants available nearby

1. The Old Bull Inn

4.2

Awesome(90)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Royston

Booked 3 times today

We serve dishes to suit everyone, including sandwiches and light bites for a quick lunch to a range of delicious main courses, including our popular homemade gourmet burgers. Look out for our specials! Enjoy our food in the relaxed, cozy bar area, the attractive outside courtyard or our vintage inspired restaurant. We source all our meat and vegetables from reputable local producers and have an extensive choice of fine wines and real ales, including vegan options to enjoy with your meal. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know.

2. The Red Cow

4.6

Exceptional(26)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Royston

Booked 4 times today

If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere, look no further than The Red Cow – a delightful thatched country pub located in the charming village of Chrishall. The Red Cow pub is now run by a Top 50 gastro food an award-winning chef, who brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen, having spent five years as Head Chef at the award winning pub The Hole In The Wall in Little Wilbraham, Cambridge before moving on to become Head Chef at The Elm Tree Inn, Elm, Cambridgeshire . Tryfun’s reputation for creating immaculately presented and flavourful dishes helped both pubs to gain the most popular gastropubs in and around Cambridge. Now, at The Red Cow, Tryfun is committed to providing guests with exceptional food and warm hospitality in a beautiful setting. As an advocate of fresh produce, Tryfun is proud of his role at the Red Cow’s as a convivial host and endeavours to make our guests feel as welcome as possibly.

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3. Provenance Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1234)

Price: Expensive

• British • Hinxton

Booked 9 times today

Our restaurant offers us a wonderful platform to share delicious local products with you — and when we say local, we really do mean local as many of our products are sourced within a 5-mile radius of us. We have done all the hard work sourcing the best ingredients and produce for you, then we add the Provenance magic to create a delicious seasonal menu for you to enjoy.

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4. The Sword Inn Hand

4.8

Exceptional(821)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Buntingford

Booked 21 times today

The Sword Inn Hand is a 14th Century Free House with guest rooms nestled in the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Westmill, a mile south of the market town of Buntingford. With bar, dining room, mature landscaped gardens and charming country inspired guest rooms, it is the perfect countryside retreat for drinking, dining and relaxing. Seasonal produce is delivered to us daily by our fantastic local suppliers, and we pride ourselves on serving delicious fine food and traditional ales. Our friendly yet professional customer service and warm, relaxing atmosphere inspires our lovely customers to return week after week, and welcomes new visitors from far and wide. Owner, Jeremy Lee and his fantastic team look forward to making your visit a special one to remember.

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5. The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green

4.7

Exceptional(579)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Saffron Walden

Booked 4 times today

RESTAURANT NOTE: Our outside tables are not bookable, they are available on a first come first served basis. Should you wish to reserve a table in our pergola, you must contact us directly please by phone 01799 619260 or email info@thecricketersarmspub.co.ukWhether you’re after a comforting home - cooked meal after a long day at work or fabulous fine dining for a special celebration, we’ve got something for every occasion. Choose from our locally sourced, innovative menu and excellent wine list in our oak beamed bar or stylish restaurant.

6. Trio

4.5

Awesome(16)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Saffron Walden

Booked 10 times today

At our restaurant, we believe that dining is more than just a meal—it's an experience that brings people together. Our ethos is built on the foundation of family, community, and shared moments.We understand that family doesn't have to be defined by blood; it includes friends, partners, and anyone with whom we share a special bond.We are committed to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. Our menu is crafted with love and care, featuring dishes that reflect our passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients and authentic flavors. Each plate served is a testament to our dedication to culinary excellence and our desire to bring joy to every table.

7. The Red Lion Inn

4.1

Excellent(48)

Price: Moderate

• British • Hinxton

Welcome to the multi award-winning Red Lion Inn, a privately owned free house pub restaurant with bed & breakfast accommodation that has resided at the heart of the pretty conservation village of Hinxton since the 16th Century.Convenient for Wellcome Trust Genome, Duxford, IWM air museum, Ickleton, Sawston, Chesterford, Granta Park, Newmarket, Linton, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Saffron Hall.Historic Grade II listed buildingExposed beams, well stoked fires and Chesterfield sofasImpressive oak, dry peg restaurant extension.Quintessentially English, Cambridge walled garden, dovecote and village church clock tower.The menu comprises contemporary and traditional dishes, created with culinary flair and using only the freshest, locally sourced seasonal produce.We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Steve
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Superb food, one of, if not the best Sunday roast I’ve ever had. The only downside is that you have to drive to the restaurant so we couldn’t make full use of the wine list. We’ll be back.
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Provenance KitchenPrice: Expensive• British• Hinxton
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4.6
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Rachel
Norfolk/Suffolk •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food. Very busy restaurant but staff worked so hard! Second time visiting and worth every penny
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The Old Bull InnPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Royston
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4.2
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Gillian
Norfolk/Suffolk •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were very good and the atmosphere was festive.
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The Red CowPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Royston
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4.6
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Jill
Hertfordshire •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an excellent lunch. The Christmas pie which 3 of us had was delicious with plenty of turkey, stuffing and sausage. Additional vegetables of Broccoli stems, carrot and cauliflower were plentiful and the gravy was tasty too. Excellent service from our waiter and we look forward to another visit soon.
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The Sword Inn HandPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Buntingford
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4.8
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Rosemary
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent service. Delicious food as always. Thanks
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The Cricketers Arms in Rickling GreenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Saffron Walden
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4.7

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. The Old Bull Inn

2. The Red Cow

3. Provenance Kitchen

4. The Sword Inn Hand

5. The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green

6. Trio

7. The Red Lion Inn

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