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1. The Red Lion Inn
4.1
Excellent(49)
Price: Moderate
• British • Hinxton
Welcome to the multi award-winning Red Lion Inn, a privately owned free house pub restaurant with bed & breakfast accommodation that has resided at the heart of the pretty conservation village of Hinxton since the 16th Century.Convenient for Wellcome Trust Genome, Duxford, IWM air museum, Ickleton, Sawston, Chesterford, Granta Park, Newmarket, Linton, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Saffron Hall.Historic Grade II listed buildingExposed beams, well stoked fires and Chesterfield sofasImpressive oak, dry peg restaurant extension.Quintessentially English, Cambridge walled garden, dovecote and village church clock tower.The menu comprises contemporary and traditional dishes, created with culinary flair and using only the freshest, locally sourced seasonal produce.We look forward to seeing you soon.
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2. The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green
4.6
Exceptional(593)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Saffron Walden
Booked 6 times today
RESTAURANT NOTE: Our outside tables are not bookable, they are available on a first come first served basis. Should you wish to reserve a table in our pergola, you must contact us directly please by phone 01799 619260 or email info@thecricketersarmspub.co.ukWhether you’re after a comforting home - cooked meal after a long day at work or fabulous fine dining for a special celebration, we’ve got something for every occasion. Choose from our locally sourced, innovative menu and excellent wine list in our oak beamed bar or stylish restaurant.
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3. Provenance Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(1283)
Price: Expensive
• British • Hinxton
Booked 19 times today
Our restaurant offers us a wonderful platform to share delicious local products with you — and when we say local, we really do mean local as many of our products are sourced within a 5-mile radius of us. We have done all the hard work sourcing the best ingredients and produce for you, then we add the Provenance magic to create a delicious seasonal menu for you to enjoy.
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4. The Red Cow
4.6
Exceptional(47)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Royston
Booked 9 times today
If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere, look no further than The Red Cow – a delightful thatched country pub located in the charming village of Chrishall. The Red Cow pub is now run by a Top 50 gastro food an award-winning chef, who brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen, having spent five years as Head Chef at the award winning pub The Hole In The Wall in Little Wilbraham, Cambridge before moving on to become Head Chef at The Elm Tree Inn, Elm, Cambridgeshire . Tryfun’s reputation for creating immaculately presented and flavourful dishes helped both pubs to gain the most popular gastropubs in and around Cambridge. Now, at The Red Cow, Tryfun is committed to providing guests with exceptional food and warm hospitality in a beautiful setting. As an advocate of fresh produce, Tryfun is proud of his role at the Red Cow’s as a convivial host and endeavours to make our guests feel as welcome as possibly.
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5. Kings Arms
4.5
Awesome(75)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Stratford
Booked 3 times today
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of the unique village of Mountfitchet. Here at the Kings Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire. Turn your fleeting visit into a welcomed stay by resting your head in one of our four boutique ensuite double rooms. All decorated with cosy interiors and homely touches you'll be able to unwind in comfort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a home away from home.
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6. Pear & Olive
4.9
Exceptional(55)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Whittlesford
Whether you are coming for drinks only or a meal, Pear & Olive offers a place for all to feel welcome. Join us after a dog walk, for a date night, on your own or with all the family. Fresh, homemade dishes using the finest local ingredients. High quality food in a laid-back atmosphere. Conservatory bar area, open kitchen, outside seating.
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7. The Green Man at Lindsell
4.5
Awesome(127)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Great Dunmow
Booked 5 times today
Welcome back to the Green Man at Lindsell. Now currently under new management and direction!In our cosy bar we have retained the buildings original features and given it a fresh contemporary edge where we welcome both drinkers and diners alike and our tables are available on a ‘first come’ basis offering an extensive range of dishes from salads, sharing planks to wholesome pub classics.Our 70 seat a la carte restaurant to the rear of the property is also not to be missed, with crisp white linen, delicious food and an extensive wine list making it the ideal place for lunch, dinner or any other special occasions. Bookings are welcome and recommended. Please visit our website for restaurant opening hours.We also have a large terrace area and extensive garden to dine alfresco or enjoy a champagne cocktail. We welcome families and have plenty of area for children to play. So come on in and take a look around and we hope to see you soon!
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8. Six Bells
2.8
(61)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Cambridge
Booked 1 time today
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Fulbourn. Here at The Six Bells, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire. Our large function room with exclusive bar can be hired for events, celebrations and even movies! The restaurant can also be hired exclusively. With two bar areas for watching sport and seperate casual dining space, you're truly spoilt to find your favourite corner.
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9. Chestnut Tree
4.2
Awesome(2)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Haverhill
Booked 1 time today
Rural Pub of the Year 2023 Bar and Dining Room Quality Pub Fayre and Grill Traditional Fresh Fish and Chips Sunday Roasts every Sunday
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10. The Black Bull Inn
4.0
Excellent(14)
Price: Moderate
• British • Cambridge
COVID update - please see website for latest food opening hours.Welcome to The Black Bull Inn, a privately owned free house pub restaurant with bed & breakfast accommodation that has resided at the heart of the tranquil historic village of Balsham, Cambridgeshire since the 16th Century. More recently it has been the focus of a stunning transformation, whilst remaining sensitive to many of its charming Grade II Listed features.Pub RestaurantA beautiful new dining area has been lovingly restored from the listed barn, created with an oak-panelled, high-vaulted ceiling that is awash with natural light, making it the perfect setting to enjoy The Black Bull’s AA Rosette menu.The bar area has also been lightened and given a new lease of life under the guidance of our Nofolk interior designer, Annie Lambert.

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  • Sharon
    Hertfordshire •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Lunch menu on the website was not as in house so it was difficult to gauge choice for the diners before booking. The service and food was good but one diner felt her choice was limited.
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    Provenance KitchenPrice: Expensive• British• Hinxton
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    4.6
  • Stewart
    London •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Lovely family pub dog friendly couldn’t fault it will be back soon
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    The Cricketers Arms in Rickling GreenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Saffron Walden
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    4.6
  • Chris
    Norfolk/Suffolk •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This was our first time at the Red Cow and we were very impressed with the whole experience. Food was good, service was as expected. Generally very good.
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    The Red CowPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Royston
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    4.6
  • Fiona
    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 19, 2025
    Me & my daughter have been before (her verdict - “the best burgers in the country”!) but we wanted to take my husband to show him what all the fuss was about. So we decided to take him for lunch. We travelled the 45 mins to get there & were not disappointed! The service & the food was excellent! We all enjoyed our meals & will definitely be back again. We were sorry we didn’t get our waitress’s name but she was excellent - even accommodating our daughter’s fussy request for “burger & bun, nothing else, no green, just brown & beige!” As my husband said on the way home, “why isn’t this closer to our house so we can go more regularly?” Highly recommend this place! 5/5
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    Kings ArmsPrice: Moderate• Pub• Stratford
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    4.5
  • Louise
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 19, 2025
    We made a last minute booking for Sunday lunch. Food was lovely and service was great.
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    The Red Lion InnPrice: Moderate• British• Hinxton
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    4.1

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