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The Elm, Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire

The Elm

4.3
4.3
287 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
21:00
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Set in the picturesque village of Abbots Ripton with access to beautiful walks on the local estate, The Elm has everything you want from your perfect countryside pub; A glorious garden, a roaring fire, comfortable rooms, delicious food and a wide selection of drinks.

The Grade II-listed building was built, as an open hall, in the late 15th Century to offer hospitality to the drovers bringing cattle down from Scotland (along the Bullock Road) to the market at St.Ives. It was later altered with the insertion of a brick chimney in the early 17th century. The Fellowes family, that own and run the pub, came to the area around the same time the pub got its chimney...

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    01487 773585
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Weekly changing menu's focused on seasons, and flavour pairing.
  • Private party facilities
    Available on request

What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for groups

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Elm offers a delightful dining experience with "superb friendly efficient service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "succulent rump steak" and "light batter fish and chips." While some find the menu limited, the cozy setting and attentive staff make it a "real gem" worth returning to.

287 Reviews
  1. debbie

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The lobby in Elm looked Christmassy which was lovely but the area where we ate looked like a standard pub . Food was ok but menu not as I remembered . We booked for an anniversary meal (said this in special requests). We’re seated in bar area near the only other occupied table with baby and toddler (no offence to them ) was a dark corner near drafty door , lamp did not work . Asked to be seated somewhere brighter which they did . Not the ambience I had hoped for . Was advised there as a large Xmas party in the original part of the building which had a cosy fireplace.

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  2. Carol

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was outstanding, everything was perfect from walking in to walking out Friendly staff , service excellent , food was amazing best food I have had out for a very long time .

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  3. Tracey

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Elm was a lovely find and the homemade chips were amazing! There are 2 lovely fireplaces but they weren't lit when we were there. Seasonal menu which is great. Very intensive whiskey list. A great night out.

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  4. Ben

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I went out for lunch with my girlfriend and our friends on Saturday and I am very pleased to say that our experiences were absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was also very romantic and warm-welcoming, the service was very good, the food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and very helpful with our requirements. Because of our outstanding experiences, we will be definitely coming back to the pub again! Thank you so much to the staff for all their support and excellent hospitality!

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  5. Nancie

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, we all had different and we all enjoyed our selection. A really enjoyable evening.

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  6. Maxine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food was nicely presented and cooked well. We are looking forward to coming again

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  7. Lesley

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with friends, staff were helpful and the food was good. We weren’t rushed which added to the experience. Also helpful when it came to choices as one of our party was a coeliac.

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  8. Rob

    Cambridge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a lovely dining experience. Food wise, we thought that the roast potatoes were a “little hard” but the rest of the meal was very good.

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  9. Costas

    Cambridge

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    food quality was good, but I personally do not think price was reasonable. Staff seemed low. I booked it as my wife's birthday treat and mentioned this on OpenTable and when I went to pay , I asked why they wanted to know if it was a special treat. The response is that we give a something special to customers. We did not receive anything special for my wife's birthday. When we left the place, I noticed there was a service charge, with no warning anywhere on menu or advertised. My wife said she did not care about not having a birthday treat, but she said that she did not feel particularly welcome, she thinks it might be because we came early. Would not go back to eat, but lovely area, so might go back for drinks to seat outside.

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  10. Sarah

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chips were not nice and the steak disappointed. My friend had a chicken cesar salad and there was hardly any chicken

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The Elm is rated 4.3 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Google Map for The Elm

Moat Lane. Abbots Ripton., Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2PD

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Abbots Ripton
  • Area
    Huntingdon
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car to rear
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    01487 773585
  • Catering
    Weekly changing menu's focused on seasons, and flavour pairing.
  • Private party facilities
    Available on request
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