Many English cathedrals have refectories which are great spots for lunch. Ely has both the…read moreRefectory and the Almonry, of which I think the Almonry is by far the superior in both food and ambience. I had a Stilton ploughman's lunch followed by a Fenland Sticky Cake to which I added some clotted cream. I must say that I liked the Fenland Sticky Cake enough just to go back another day to remind myself what it was like and yes, I still liked it as much the second time. I even got more clotted cream second time round than first!

Set within the historic grounds of Ely Cathedral, the Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms are…read morebeautifully situated looking out upon a garden full of flowers and overlooked by the Catherdral itself. You can sit inside or outside, either way you will see the scenic backdrop surrounding this quaint place. Whether you choose to sit in the restaurant or the tea room makes no difference as the menu is the same. The menu consists of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, Ciabattas, platters, deserts and, of course, an English cream tea. Even sitting here with a pot of tea is peaceful and relaxed and, often, as you sit and sip away you will hear the friendly ducks waddling about. This truly is a hidden gem.

We decided to checked if they have available table since we did not call to reserve. Luckily we…read morewere seated right away. The service was good & the whole place looked so festive. They're very attentive & asked a few times if we need anything else. We ordered the lamb shank & the chicken schnitzel. I totally recommend them. The lamb shank was very tender and just fell off the bone. The schnitzel was good too and the sauce it was paired with. My only complain was the food took a little longer to be served.

One of the best pubs to eat in Ely, the food is great and the Carvery is sublime…read more There is range of beers to choose from and usual selection of lagers. A must if you are traveling through Ely.

One of the most important cathedrals in Europe, Ely was the site of Saint Ethelreda of Noman…read moreEnglish veneration. Ely is one of my favorite cities and is well worth visiting.

Visible from Cambridge on the clearest day, Ely Cathedral stands magnificent above the Fens. From…read morethe stunning nave to the airy Lady Chapel, this is a place worthy of a visit, and inspires moments of quiet contemplation. If you get the chance, join a tour and climb up into the Octagon for a very unusual view, which is not for those afraid of heights.

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but what it offers inside is what truly matters…read more.. My wife, son, and I decided to stop in for dinner here after our trip to Ely to see the cathedral, castle mount, and the other touristy offerings of this unassuming English village. (We had a wonderful time perusing the little town, but that's another matter altogether). We saw this place on our way towards the big attractions and decided to give this place a shot on our way out. We are so glad we did... From the front door you are greeted with their small, unassuming bar and a foyer area where you can sit and drink your pint. A few of the locals were there already imbibing and enjoying a few and were helpful in making my selection of what to drink this evening. We arrived at 4pm and had to wait for 5pm for dinner to be served, but no worries, we past the time playing family games they had for offerings while we waited for the dinner time to arrive. Once it did, we each chose what we preferred from the menu. I chose the quintessential Bangers and Mash, while my wife had their steak, and my son had a hamburger on pretzel bun - all of it arrived fast, fresh, and delicious. As an appetizer we picked the mozzarella balls - a bit small but still tasty and still enough for the three of us. For dessert we each had their sticky toffee pudding with chocolate cake and salted caramel ice cream - it was to die for. The indoor decor is classic "British Pub" to me - all the wood tables, chairs, the dim lighting, it all simply looked good. They also have the biggest and most extensive beer garden I have ever laid my eyes upon - easily a place that can cater a big event like a wedding or big-number birthday. (I know I would celebrate one here, without a doubt.) I think the only nit on the place was the service - though friendly and efficient, I wish they had been a bit more attentive - especially since we ate early on what appeared to be a slow Thursday night. Nonetheless, we walked away more than satisfied and happy to have chose this place to spend the latter part of our day at Ely. If you are ever in the area, this is a must-go-and-try...

This is great little spot to take the fam and enjoy a few pints. Love the garden in the back and…read morethe courtesy library. Thanks for giving us such a nice place to relax.

I really wanted the traditional English tea experience and I'm so glad I came to Peacocks while in…read moreEly. The service was phenomenal and the staff were very nice. I got the full Monty and I enjoyed every second of my experience there. I highly recommend, as this is now my favorite tea room.

I frequent this tea room often, as I live close by. The service is always friendly and wonderful…read more The gardens and indoor seating are both lovely, can't go wrong with where you're seated. I love the Xmas tea, which is a special blend for them, but I've enjoyed every tea I've had. The food is tasty, I love the cream tea, sandwiches, and cakes.

Really great location, friendly staff, and wonderful selection of beer. The food is delicious, and…read morethe prices can't be beat. Love going here to sit outside in the summer months.

From the owner: 3At3 offers Micro Brewery Draught, bottled and canned Craft Beers, many bottle conditioned Real…read moreAles, Ciders and Wines paired with a rustic grazing menu in a terraced European café atmosphere

Honestly, cheapest pints we had our entire trip. And the beer was cold! So no complaints there…read more It's a cute little place and looks like it's very family friendly. The lights weren't working in the back of the restaurant, but there were many signs indicating that. We came here after our day in Ely. It's within sight of the cathedral and seemed like it was right up our alley. We ended up ordering from the two meals for 8.95 menu without really planning to do so. I got the cheddar and bacon burger and my husband got the Steak and Bombardier Ale Pie. Overall, the food was okay. It was exactly what you would expect to get. The food was fresh and the fries were good. The burger was fine - nothing notable about it. The ale pie and mushy pies were okay as well. The staff is friendly here. I could see this being a good local spot

I liked it, a very old fashioned pub with great interior in the nice, historical city in…read moreCambridgeshire right near the cathedral. The staff were very friendly, the beer was very good and the service was nice, the food menu looked impressive but not over the top, selling good pub food at a nice price. Ely BR Station is a good 15-20 minute walk away but a pub definately worth visiting!

Came here with my boyfriend and family who grew up in the area. Pretty good fish and chips. Great…read morescenery and reasonable prices. I like how they gave us a pitcher full of water with slices of lemon in it. The bar staff was very friendly as well. There is good indoor and outdoor seating with tons of windows inside. We got lucky on the weather so we enjoyed our meals outside.

Great views, but the indoor dining area has the atmosphere of an airport lounge whilst the food is…read moreboth overpriced and of only basic quality. I didn't finish the £16 "buffalo milk" chicken burger (with American-style "plastic" cheese), which was the most disappointing burger I've experienced in at least the last year.

Classic old school fish and chips!…read more I don't even like fish, and yet I really enjoyed the British staple at this place. My husband loves the mushy peas and the bangers. Though busy with limited seating, it is definitely worth waiting a bit for.

Had a lunch there yesterday. Long lunchtime queue, generous portions. Chips were not crispy but…read morewere noticeably really tasty. Recommended. We chose to eat in but I was still expected to drink water straight from a bottle no cup/glass provided. Bit rough.