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Axe & Compass

5.0 (2 reviews)
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The Kings Arms

The Kings Arms

(4 reviews)

££

Four of us had a wonderful dinner here last night. The food was delicious and the service was…read more10/10! We will definitely be returning soon.

What can I say about the King's Arms? I'm at home here. When we moved to the UK, honestly our most…read moredesired feature was walking distance to a pub. We got stumbling distance to one of the best pubs in the country. This place is well-regarded by everyone in the region. I've met people here who give up walking distance to their local to drive here and have a good time. That says something. My first night here I made friends, and each time I've been here since I find myself in good company either with neighbors we've met before, or people who know we're new to the area and want to welcome us. I can't begin to tell you how often a quick pint before dinner turns into a long session at King's Arms. I wouldn't have it any other way. These guys truly embrace the concept of being the center of village activity. No TVs, no WiFi, these things distract from the community. You come here to interact with your friends and neighbors, enjoy a good beer, and enjoy living in the company of others. They regularly have events to bring the village out. The most impressive of which was the dinner they hosted on the night of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. They served the exact 10-course menu served in first class that evening, and requested everyone bust out their tuxedos and dresses to mark the occasion in grand fashion. It was a remarkable evening. One disappointment, since I have to list one to feel as though I am being fair, is the wine list. We love the temperanillo, but really none of the others. But we're not here to drink wine, we're here to be social! It makes me a little sad that we don't have this type of drinking culture in the US. If you're not an alcoholic, you're not likely be on a first-name basis with the bartenders at a local watering hole. That's why I love walking in here; everyone knows everyone else, they're always happy to see you, they know what you drink, they pour a tasty pint, and are genuinely good people. I dig it.

The Cock - The Cock

The Cock

(9 reviews)

££

We haven't been to the Cock for a while but it's just as we remembered - it never fails to impress…read more Our welcome was warm and the menu was tempting. I went for the lamb and the other half couldn't resist the temptation of sausages with Hemingford mash (mustard and horseradish) and onion gravy. We shared a delicious, warm and oozy chocolate fondant and a bottle of warming red. All in all a prefect meal to set us up for ghostly storytelling by candlelight just down the road at The Manor.

Q: Can I write an entire review in childish innuendo?…read more A: Probably not, but I will certainly try. I love The Cock. (heh heh) We entered The Cock on a Saturday evening, so that its delicious sausages might enter us; the sausages come highly recommended. I had the herbed sausage and my wife had a different kind I don't recall. The herbed sausages are packed with huge flavor, so if you're someone who likes a bit more subtlety to their food, probably not the choice for you. I went even bigger by getting the Hemingford mash, which is seasoned with mustard and horseradish; two things I don't normally go for but with the bold peppercorn sauce was fantastic. The whole juicy platter was flavor overload and I loved it. What was possibly even more impressive was the wine list. I have not seen a better wine list at a pub in England -- and it's even better than most restaurants. The pub owners love the Languedoc-Roussillon region, and the wine list is a tour of the area. The list has several dozen wines, and really showcases the diversity of Languedoc. I learned a lot by just looking through the list. The bottle prices are very reasonable as well with minimal markup over retail. The bottle we ordered was on the menu for 25 Pounds, but retails for about 12, a very very reasonable markup. The wine was fantastic as well. If there is one downside, it's that I think this place falls squarely into the restaurant pub category. As a local drinking pub, it's far from the best. Only 4 ales on tap and not a great choice for lager as an alternative. The "pub" side of the house was a bit small as well, and not terribly conducive to stand-up drinking since the bar itself is pretty small. It will do, but come here for the food in the restaurant, not the drinking atmosphere. We can't wait to come back and get some more of The Cock!

Ferry Boat Inn

Ferry Boat Inn

(2 reviews)

££

The Old Ferry Boat Inn was a lovely place to stay. My daughter and I enjoyed the atmosphere very…read moremuch. We were able to check in after hours and had a very nice breakfast and conversation with our host. Very scenic and delightful! I would most definitely recommend!

Okay, so my Ferry Boat review deserves another update, I think…read more We've been there twice again in the last couple of months and, on both occasions, the experience was a marked improvement on what'd gone on before: we put it down to new management. The Ferry Boat enjoys a lovely setting - quite remote really in the hamlet of Holywell, itself within the lovely Fenland countryside right next to the River Great Ouse. (Activities on the river no doubt giving the pub its name, and the reason for its very existance, I'd guess). The pub was as popular as last time - we had trouble finding a table - but unlike on previous occasions there was No queueing to order and The meal was brought to us in a decent time. Unfortunately we didn't spot the separate Midweek Specials menu until we were leaving (why wasn't there one on every table?) but it seems that they were trying hard to offer a good variety. That said, rice dishes seem very out-of fashion anywhere at the moment, and the only pasta dish was vegetarian (not that THAT matters to me, but worth noting.) On a positive note, they have installed another pump to offer a guest ale - a good pub is notable by the variety of ales on offer, as far as I'm concerned. And, on both recent visits, the staff were concerned to court our opinion - both in asking us how our meal was (fairly standard, I know) but also asking us to go online and fill out a survey. That's got to be a good sign of a will to improve, So yeah. The Ferry Boat Inn is on the way up, for us. We'll be back again soon.

Crown Inn - Outside of the Crown Inn Restaurant at night.

Crown Inn

(2 reviews)

££

I could not be more impressed by this restaurant. By no stretch of the imagination is it a large…read morecavernous place, it's quite cozy, warm, and inviting. And the staff is at the top of their game; know all details of every menu item, and able to make great dinner recommendations with drink pairings. Prices are significantly less than what I would expect to pay in the States for fare of the same quality. Most of the main course items are around £15. Rarely have I been to a restaurant that has the perfect balance of fast and efficient service, and yet never once making a customer feel rushed. I was able to take my time, enjoy my dinner, read a book, and have a relaxing evening. But as soon as I wanted something else, I was immediately helped. The food was absolutely amazing. My only regret is that I could only handle one of the dessert puddings. I am very sad I have to leave the United Kingdom tomorrow, but I'm going to plan a trip back here just to try more of the menu items.

OK fellow Yelpers, I'm here to throw down the gauntlet. Quite a few people are prepared to take…read moresome time to visit an unknown within London proper, but which of you would venture to the East Midlands to visit a quaint pub with a staff that cares about its customers as much as a fantastic seasonal menu full of delicious options for the foodie in the know? Loaded question, obviously. But I hope that translates to how much we are in love with the Crown Inn. Mark and his staff do their best not only to service the customer, but also to treat that customer as if they were a member of the family. It is hard to comment on any specific meal, as they all have been rather enjoyable. But, what I can say is the staff puts as much care into the preparation of meals as they do in their customers. Each meal on the seasonal menu is carefully thought out, and superbly executed. In addition to food have I mentioned the beer? The tap selection continually rotates with guests beers along with favourites to match your meal.......such as the Erdinger Heifeweizen!!! Finally, my best adivce comes in two forms. First, please go to the website and examine the particular menu for th time you will be present, again it changes. More importantly, this place is well known by locals so please do CALL AHEAD!!!!. I hope I have effectively convinced the average Yelpers that this location is worth their time, and if not.....no worries.......if frees up a reservation time for me!

Axe & Compass - pubs - Updated May 2026

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