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The Elm, Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire

The Elm

4.2
4.2
307 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car to rear
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Elm offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly staff." Patrons appreciate its "beautiful setting," child-friendly atmosphere, and diverse whiskey collection. While some diners note occasional slow service and limited vegetarian options, the "relaxed and welcoming" environment and "mouthwatering dishes" make it a favorite for many.

307 Reviews
  1. Kate

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and great service. The changes that have been made are a huge improvement and we look forward to coming again.

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  2. Sarah

    Cambridge3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very lovely, along with good service at all times. The Sunday beef lunch was good but the Yorkshire puddings needed to improve, it was like eating thin cardboard. In my opinion, it wasn’t a pudding! We asked for more gravy and got the smallest jug ever! The desserts were very good. Would we return? Yes, we would as the atmosphere in the pub was very welcoming.

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    Cambridge3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another good experience at The Elm. Steak was really good and my wife enjoyed the venison tonight- great evening.

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  4. Lauren

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic, space was lovely- only criticism was service was a little slow and we had to call them over to make orders etc. maybe because it was quiet. Otherwise very good and we will return.

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  5. Linda

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue, great food and drink, staff friendly and helpful. Slightly expensive but well worth it overall.

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    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent food will definitely visit again.

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  7. Nick

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food served was excellent. Service was good without being over attentive. Setting was great and a lovely warm atmosphere inside with plenty of other customers. There was only a single main option for vegetarians however. Change that and we will definately be going back again.

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  8. Dawn

    Cambridge1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting, good food, friendly staff, portions all little on the smaller side for the money.

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  9. Jo

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Elm provided a very enjoyable atmosphere both in the bar and restaurant. Recommendation on wine choices were excellent. Food outstanding with no complaints from the whole table. Staff were very pleasant and couldn't be more attentive. A gorgeous setting too. Look forward to going back to try both lunch and Sunday menus!

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  10. Robert

    Cambridge1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I went for lunch. The food and service were excellent and the menu is really good. Good selection of beer, wonderful wine list and an amazing offering of whisky.

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The Elm is rated 4.2 stars by 307 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Elm

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car to rear
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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