If you're looking for a good pub, it doesn't get much better than this…read more Lovingly called simply "The Axe" by locals, this pub is in a different league to most other rural pubs. I'll explain why and try to be concise. The cuisine is exceptional. There's a good selection of quality drinks. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming -- the sort of place where complete strangers tend to strike-up conversation. The location is perfect, overlooking the Village Green, with a big beer garden behind, and a vast playing field behind that. It's a lovely village, nestled in the gently-undulating farming landscape of rural north-east Herts -- no wonder Braughing was recently awarded the prestigious "Village of the Year" accolade. The pub's menu always includes the best of local produce, from locally-reared beef to local pork sausages, alongside popular country pub dishes. (Braughing village is famous for, among other things, the delicious local sausages, and this is a good place to sample them.) Did I mention the pies? A different pie every day it seems, and you won't find better pies than these. I don't make a statement like that lightly.

This is a great pub. Situated on the Ouse River, the Rivermill provides a beautiful setting, top…read morequality dining, and the comfort of a local pub. The Rivermill's menu offers a great selection of essential British food and a few foreign favourites all presented in an attractive and appetising style. Try the hamburgers here, they are extraordinary! Additionally, the Rivermill boasts one of the best selection of beers in the area. From local guest ales, a good selection of staple real ales and lagers, to imports including Erdinger on draft, this pub will not disappoint any beer drinker. It is also a great venue for live music, with local talent appearing several nights every week, including Tuesdays open mic night when everyone is welcome to have a go. Highly recommended by myself and a motley crew of artists from St Neots, don't miss the Rivermill, a great British pub.

This old style pub is in a great location, very near the A1. It has a small car park. The do some…read morevery nice real ales, and there is a very good choice of food. I can heartily recommend the beef burgers they serve there. The only things that stop it from getting five stars is that the staff could perhaps be friendlier and the food could maybe be prepared quicker, but it is always worth the wait, both in terms of quality and quantity. Nine out of ten for this pub and very much recommended. If anything, I probably go there a bit too often, it is that good!

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.

Had a great carvery-ham was tender and gravy to die for. Think there must have been red wine in it…read more Good selection of beers and friendly staff

food bland carvery pricey compared with others in the arearead more

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.

Went here after being away for 40 years, should have left old good memories alone. The beers was ok…read morebut the meal was canteen standard.

This is what I imagine when I think English pubs. Lots of locals chatting about their days. Dogs…read more English bar staff playing chess when quiet. I had the Friday night special- fish and chips- partner had vegetarian sausages and mash. Both simple but lovely. Great array of real ales on tap- my partner thinks he has found his new favourite stout. Excellent.

This is a cozy, friendly pub, with lots of space. We ordered lunch a bit past the peak rush and it…read morecame lightening fast. The haddock cakes and the ploughman's lunch were really tasty and reasonably priced (£7.50 and £6.50 respectively, May 2014). They have a steak night on Thurs for £11 (they suggest calling ahead) that includes a glass of wine, as well as a Trivia night on Tuesdays. If you're coming from Cambridge, it's a great bike ride on a sunny day alongside the Guided busway and then on the 10,000 strips genome trail.

We've just a good time here. The garden is fabulous for children in the summer. The bar staff were…read moreall really friendly and the beers were really affordable. The food was decent as well. It's easy to find as it is on the main road. There's a pool table but I'll check that out next time.

The food is amazing and the staff are always helpful and go above and beyond. I highly recommend…read moretheir Sunday roast especially with the unlimited potatoes and gravy! I love coming here the pub itself is so lovely too with such a welcoming atmosphere. My family and I often come at least once or twice a month.

This is my favourite spot! Food is amazing and the staff treats you like family! I've never had a…read morebad meal even when it's been 11 of us!

I rarely leave reviews, unless there is an exceptional reason to do so, be that good or bad…read more We recently visited as a group of nine thinking food etc. would be decent as relatively expensive for pub food. Unfortunately, the worst food and service I have experienced for many years, to the extent that I would imagine anywhere else, and I mean anywhere else would not be as bad as the Kings Arms. Without going into long-winded detail, expect low budget food, cooked poorly. The roast was truly awful, unless you like microwaved chicken, shoe leather beef and a block of fat pork, complemented by reheated potatoes and Yorkshire. All the meals were in the same vein, either reheated or kept warm.. dried out etc. Combine this with terrible service. There seemed to be plenty of staff about, but we were constantly waiting or asking twice for items, at one point we literally had not one drop of drink in anyone's glasses at all during the meal. The cherry on the cake was visiting the disgusting toilet, loo roll on the floor and pubic hair in the sink. I have been in contact with the manager who is aware of the issues and has said that they will be addressed. I cannot imagine this will be in the short term as there is very little that does not need changing. I have politely declined a partial refund, as much more important to me that other people do not suffer the same experience. One to avoid if looking at options. Wish we had.

Great food and atmosphere but the service was very slow on our visit. Sunday lunch is very busy so…read moreyou will need to book or expect a late sitting. Staff very friendly and helpful.