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.

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!

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.

We quite often go to the crown for sunday lunch. It is a friendly pub which does good food at a…read moregood price. The atmosphere is fantastic for both old and young - we take our 1 year old daughter and she is always made to feel welcome. The food always appears in a timely manner and the staff are always smiling and helpful. The pub also has 5 guest rooms (all ensuite) they were refurbished at the beginning of 2007. We have never stayed there but a couple of friends have, they said the service was great and the rooms simple but nice. Linton is situated between Cambridge and Haverhill, the pub is really easy to find, and is a great place to go and warm up after a visit to Linton Zoo. Definately worth a visit.

Stayed here while visiting friends. Pub was friendly and the barman a very nice person…read more Evening dinner was very good had the traditional liver and bacon and was yummy. As an expat Brit it's good to have something familiar to eat when you go home. The double room was comfortable if a little small but no complaints as it was clean and fresh. There was a little street noise but generally fine. The breakfast was ok for a cooked English but there was no choice offered for toast (apart from tasteless English wonderbread) and it would have been nice to have had brewed instead of instant coffee but this is England lol so overall a good stay. Bottom line. Enjoy the pub and restaurant!!!

Very popular pub in the little village of Great Abington. It has a full bar with a couple of real…read moreales, and they serve an extensive menu of Thai food. The pub itself is a Grade II listed building, dating back to the 1600s, and it has exposed beams and woodwork. There are two rooms, both with a bar and tables. Most people on out visit were there to eat, with some locals at the bar. There's a covered area in the rear courtyard for those wishing to smoke. Service was efficient and friendly; we had prawn crackers followed by stir fries (chicken & cashew; veg with ginger), though there's a decent range of standard Thai starters including soups, with Pad Thai, Thai curries and stir fried to follow. There is also a specials board. Prices are very reasonable for the area. Because booking advisable on Friday evening and weekends.

Amazing food. Went there for the last night of my honeymoon with my lovely wife after Hoot and…read moreGrapes closed down their kitchen for no reason. Shania and Naomi were amazing to us. They were polite, helpful and just overall very pleasant. The food was phenomenal and so were the drinks. 10/10 would recommend! We got the Moo and the Moo Blue pies. They were both FANTASTIC!

Excellent food, and a couple of well kept beers. A little more like a restaurant than a pub, but I…read morewould recommend it and will be going back.

From the owner: The Tickell Arms is a pub and restaurant in the heart of Whittlesford, a lovely village 5 miles…read moresouth of Cambridge. Determined to keep the local pub alive, four local real ales are served and an extensive wine list by the glass...dogs are welcome. The restaurant serves seasonal modern British food in relaxed surroundings. The garden room and terrace, overlooking the pond, are delightful in summer and real fires make it a warm destination in winter.

Something of a curate's egg, this pub is set in a lovely old thatched building in an interesting…read morevillage and has some good ales on tap and does a nice range of food with good service. However, the food was not that good (reheated baked potatoes - the haddock and cheese sauce was lovely, though), the interior decor was a bit institutional (think painted woodchip rather than exposed beams and brickwork) and a very annoying widescreen TV. A case of "not bad, but could do much better".

Food was average and a little overpriced. Service was good, but wouldn't choose to go back.read more

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 food was great, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere took me back in time. Will…read morehappily become a repeat customer.

Amazing restaurant in a gorgeous town. The food is amazing and service was friendly and kind!read more

Fantastic on every level!…read more The service is top notch and everything we ate was just absolutely delicious. I had their crispy pig face, mini arincini, 60-day aged sirloin (which they age themselves), triple fried chips, and rocket salad. Also their rosemary focaccia bread was phenomenal. It was like crack in bread form. I also had a great beer on cask as well as a glass of their Nero D'Avola from Sicily which went perfectly with my steak. Speaking of the steak, it was perfectly cooked medium rare and had a very crisp and flavorful exterior. My friends said their doughnuts are to die for here, but unfortunately we didn't leave enough room after the wonderful feast we had. Next time! The atmosphere is pub/cottagey with loads of character. I really look forward to returning here on future visits.

Came in for a pint waiting for a friend. Loved the atomosphere. Friendly staff. Great place to rest…read moreyour feet and have a drink! Next time I'll have to try the food.