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The Elm, Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire

The Elm

4.3
4.3
285 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 285 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for groups

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Elm offers a charming dining experience with "superb friendly efficient service" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food," particularly the filet steak and homemade chips. The outdoor seating is ideal for families, featuring activities for children. While some find the menu limited, the quality shines.

285 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Christina

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked a table in advance but when we got there we were told to just pick a free one, I was expecting a table to be reserved otherwise what’s the point in booking in advance? The food was very disappointing, fish and chips very soggy and salty, salad also overly salty, was given a knife to stir the jug of pimms. Shame as it’s a nice setting, won’t be returning again for food.

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  10. Mike

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tremendous meal to celebrate our anniversary. We both went for the filet steak which was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. Especially recommended

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The Elm is rated 4.3 stars by 285 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Elm

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Abbots Ripton
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
    01487 773585
  • Catering
    Weekly changing menu's focused on seasons, and flavour pairing.
  • Private party facilities
    Available on request
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