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!

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.

A warm and welcoming, family friendly pub. Serving good food at reasonable prices. Closed mondays…read moreexcept bank holidays. Special offers available every thursday ( 2 for £12 ) on selected meals.

Several of my coworkers had suggested this place and 3 of us headed out to find an amazing dinner!…read more The bar is a small and cozy English style pub and they have a modern dining room towards the back. Both the food and the service were amazing! The waitress had a great sense of humor and was very kind to us. Two of my coworkers had the pie of the day and I had the rack of lamb special. All the dishes were extremely flavorful and more than ample portions. The location is quaint and something out of a movie or a book with thatched roofs and a beautiful church and church yard nearby. I would highly recommend the experience of dining here!

My wife and I decided to eat out tonight and wanted to go somewhere we have not been before. After…read morefinding The Axe & Compass online we decided to eat there. My first impression was that the place was an awesome local pub. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was great. I will be back here again.

My favorite place to stay in this area . Small and cost and the people are so friendly . Food is…read moreexceptional . Not many rooms for b&b but they are super nice .

Gorgeous traditional English pub in the countryside. Great service. Lovely pizzas (try the…read moremushroom). Ample outdoor seating. Worth the trip to explore.

Beautiful local pub. Lots of indoor and out door tables. Clean. Wonderful friendly waitress,…read moreRachel. Didn't eat there , but the specials looked delicious.

Great fish and chips, beers, and atmosphere! Will definitely come back. Their patio is perfect for…read moresunny days!

Went here recently and it's great pub with great food and even greater real ales and beers!…read moreSituated in a little country village. I also found out that they have announced their Annual Charity Beer Fest 2019. This is going to be a fantastic event which last for 4 days starting on Friday 24th May (Bank holiday weekend). They donate all the profits made from the fest to 2 worthy charities (In 2018 was over £6,000!). I strongly recommend going along to at least 1 of the days. #CAMRA #BeerFest #KingOfTheBelgians #KingOfTheBeerFests

I was visiting a friend that lives in Abbot's Ripton. For my last weekend in town, she booked us a…read moretable at Abbot's Elm. First, we walk in and she immediately knows people and she's only been here a few months. This speaks to the warmth of the community. Second, everyone is excited for the live music portion of the evening. It's very convivial and friendly. We went back into the restaurant to eat and I was so enticed by several items on the menu. My friend and I decided to split a shared board, a sweet potato tartine and a sticky toffee pudding. All of these items made my mouth sing and I felt all my fat cells tingle with delight! We both wished we ordered our own tartine because it was savory... sweet potato, zucchini, fig, goat cheese.... I'm sure other pieces that led to perfection. We then were so grateful we split the tart when we tasted the first bite of the pudding. We substituted the whiskey ice cream instead of vanilla. It was like they were made for each other. I will be thinking of this meal for a long time to come. Beyond the food, they have a lovely and diverse wine list and offer by glass/carafe/bottle. I'm already looking forward to my next visit when I'm in town again.

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.

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.