What a fantastic find. After reading the recent reviews this must be a different venue to those. A…read morepub by the marina with sweeping lawn down to the river. Plenty of tables on those lawns with fantastic service by two young ladies who must have been worked off their feet going up and down those steps and over the lawn so many times in the day. My partner had a fab crab burger with chips and other sundries. I asked for a ploughmans but, unfortunately, it had been removed from the menu. I, therefore, opted for the deli platter. Big mistake....lol. Not because of the quality of the food but because of the quantity. Enough for two, if not three, people. Meats galore, cheese, olives, massive gherkin and sweet onions. Bread and a balsamic and oil dip. All on a bed of salad. My reply to the young lady when asked if everything was OK. 'Could I have a larger stomach?' I got through most of it, with difficulty. Coronavirus precautions were impeccable. One way in and one way exit. Up one side of the steps, down the other. The bar covered in plastic sheeting, floor to ceiling. Staff serving with ppe masks. Safe for the customers but, more importantly, for the staff who come into contact with so many people. Great pub, fab service and delicious food at a reasonable price. Thank you one and all and I still feel sorry for those two girls serving.

Despite a charming riverside view and the well stocked bar, The Lazy Otter appears to be a place…read morewith it's best days behind it. We had a Sunday roast that was coated in an over-floured gravy (most likely to hide the fact that the vegetables were completely flavourless ). The roast pork and crackling was served minus the crackling which was a shame as the crackling was the deal clincher. The staff were all pleasant if a little rushed, perhaps more staff on a Sunday would help. However the outdoor playground was ideal for our two year old and a pint by the river is always a good thing, what a shame the food was noway near as good.

A great pub, with a fab athmosphere and a superb garden area. They serve lovely drinks and make you…read morefeels welcome at the same time. Although maybe not the cheapest place to drink in Ely, definitely one of the best (if not the best). I cannot stop saying, how much I like the garden.

This lovely little pub on forehill in Ely still has athmosphere. They drinks are good and prices…read morereasonable and on the weekend they sometimes have bands playing or a disco going on until the early hours. Two small garden (smoking) area and a pool table make this pub my favourite in Ely

Great date place, hangout and restaurant. Basically, it has great, upscale pub food. Cute interior…read moreand ambiance. Husband and I went for a 5:30 PM dinner and had the place to ourselves. It is the summer, so I guess people prefer to enjoy the warmer weather near the river. We enjoyed ourselves, the food (I recommend the 10 oz burger) and the service. The price was right. A+. Next time I want to check out the garden!

I've been remiss in not submitting a review of our experience at the Cutter Inn sooner... The…read morebottom line, it was an excellent experience! Kirsty (manager) and her staff were outstanding and did an excellent job under a challenging request. My wife and I were in search of a pub/restaurant that could provide food for a group of 15 persons, within 24 hours, and much later at night. The reason for the short notice was another Turkish establishment in Ely, who shall remain nameless and which we will never patron ever again, canceled on us. When we reached out to Kirsty and her staff, and explained our predicament, they were very understanding and professional. They not only accommodated our group, but the food had been previously coordinated in advance and we did not have to wait long for it, and it was very delicious. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND DINING HERE IF YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY!

It happens to all of us. You miss the train and suddenly you have an hour to kill in a station…read morethat isn't very warm or hospitable (as Ely's is). So you ask someone where the nearest pub is and they direct you to the Cutter. A proper old English pub with modern sensibilities. Had a decent curry, which they put together for me quickly as by the time we had gotten there (15 minute walk from the station) we only had 30 minutes there before we had to start making our way back to the station. Grabbed a pint, ate my curry somewhat leisurely, and sauntered back to the station. We really should have moved faster, as we got there 2 minutes before our train arrived and almost missed it again! :-) Next time I'm here I'll stay a bit longer, for sure.

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.

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!

I learned of the Anchors new Vegan menu and went to give it a go. There was a decent menu in place…read morewith a lovely selection of options, all of which are 100% vegan. I asked for assistance regarding vegetarian/vegan wine options and the staff went out of their way to ring the supplier to get the correct information for me and I was pleased to find there was one chenin blanc that I was able to have. Also, whilst there, I learned that I had lost my bank card and the same welcoming and helpful lady rang Aldi for me to find out if it was where I left it! The food was lovely, the decor was lovely and I will definitely go back again and try the rest of the menu! A great visit!

Im please to report that the food here is a taste sensation and you should unbook the restaurant…read moreyou was going to go to and go here instead. the overall service is to a really high standard and the price is more than reasonable

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.

Enjoyed a brilliant evening with a large group on the back deck. We sat by the river for ages and…read morespent quite a good bit of sterling, but all I remember are the good times! The service is timely, appropriate, and friendly. Atmosphere: Inviting, modern with a classic English pub decor, and unique layout. The place has a cool buzz about it, too. Restuarant side of things: More to offer than your average pub grub with some quantity and quality sized plates. We ate the standard fish n chips with mushy peas and it 'hit the spot'. I think it might've been pricier than other dishes I've had in a pub, but given the location and Cambridge itself explain the up-market prices. Bar wise: Good selection of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail readiness. We mostly drank proseco (by the bottle) on this evening. There is not an outdoor bar area, so if you dine outside you will need to go back inside to get your drinks. What makes this place so special though is the 'easy life' it offers. Sit outside in the sun (should you be so lucky to be here in the summer and on a sunny day) and watch the people float on by in their punt boats, enjoy the views, gaze into the water and out across the river....... more or less it's peaceful, relaxing, and lovely. But in the rain or sun, there's banter to be had with your best mates!

Recently refurbished a nice little pub/bar with a good selection of drinks. Very busy on a weekend…read morebut good atmosphere. Slightly pricey but better than no local pub at all.

A gem of a pub, Linda and John are excellent hosts and the food is great value and very well…read moreprepared. Johns fried eggs with gammon are legendary. They always have one or two local real ales from small independent breweries which is great for those of us that love variety.