Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Cambridge

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Sticks'n'Sushi - Cambridge

4.7

4.7 (77)

£26 to £40

Sushi

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Just a short walk from the prestigious Cambridge University and across from the Corn Exchange, we offer a vibrant dining experience in a historic setting. Enjoy our quality sushi and grilled sticks amidst student chatter, shoppers and locals alike. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.

Top review

Paul

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Excellent ambience, attentive service and good food.

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Experience

Lunch & Early Evening Sticks Set Menu £19.50

Kibou Cambridge

4.5

4.5 (32)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Cambridge

About the restaurant

KIBOU Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge is a chic new addition to the city, and the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Located at 7a Jesus Lane, home to the Pitt Club, and formerly Pizza Express, the venue features eye-catching murals and digital animations, alongside stunning Japanese floral and foliage installations.
Light and airy, The Mirror Room centres around a large Japanese cherry blossom tree, whilst the seductive Oak Room focuses on a large wisteria tree set against a backdrop of plush fabrics and artwork.
There’s also a relaxed cocktail lounge and dining area, featuring an open sushi and hot kitchen, and a standalone spirits and cocktail bar.
The menu has all your favourite dishes from Japan, including steaming bowls of ramen, a selection of bao buns, crisp tempura and handmade spiced pork gyoza, plus work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, seasonal specials and A5 Grade Japanese wagyu.
Their Japanese-inspired afternoon tea is a must try too!

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Fiona

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

We went with our teens for my husbands birthday. We were sat in the panelled room( old reading library) at the back. Our teens loved the animated murals and decoration. Architect husband liked the ambience of the room. Food was excellent, as was the service, price as to be expected for the food quality.

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Experience

Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90

Experience

Japanese Afternoon Tea

Experience

Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

4.4

4.4 (10439)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie serves all-encompassing, contemporary British menu.

Top review

Lynda

Dined 5 days ago

We were served by Marvin (hope I spelt correctly) and he was amazing. It was my birthday and he was attentive and we had a wonderful evening - please thank him for us.

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Experience

Breakfast Set Menu

Experience

The Ivy Cambridge Festive Afternoon Tea

Experience

Boxing Day Brunch

Namaste Village Cambridge

4.4

4.4 (272)

£25 and under

Indian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Looking for a real Indian dining experience ? Bored of greasy & heavy Indian food ? Do you know what real Indian food actually tastes like?
Join us at our authentic Indian, family-run restaurant & sample some of the finest Indian food. Namaste Village is a traditional yet progressive Indian restaurant, serving vegetarian & vegan food from different regions of India, which is healthy & delicious. We follow our own special recipes & grind our spices. This makes our food taste unique. Come, see for yourself & experience the spirit & spice of India.
We are the one Indian Restaurant in Norfolk (ref. Tripadvisor), featured in The Times as Britain's 8th best curry house & much more. Our recent survey showed that more than 70% of our regular customers are not vegetarian & do not miss meat when dining with us. So, us being vegetarian should not dissuade you from trying us but rather excite you!

Top review

Mitul

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent good meeting all of our dietary requirements

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Experience

New Year Eve's Grand Buffet | Just 21.95 pp

Little Rose

4.3

4.3 (375)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Cambridge, opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum, this beautiful gastro-pub boasts historical charm and a delicious menu to complement the surroundings. Dating back 500 years, original features including exposed beams and interconnecting dining rooms are still intact and provide a wonderful setting for guests to enjoy.

The menu boasts expertly prepared gastro-pub style food, made using quality-sourced ingredients including steaks from renowned Scottish butcher John Gilmour, alongside a variety of fresh seafood. Plus a fully stocked bar including a carefully curated wine list and a range of seasonal cocktails.

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Susan

Dined 4 days ago

The food was delicious and well balanced. The ambience was good, helped by a large Christmas party in the adjacent room. Overall we sat for 2 hours and felt comfortable and unhurried - just what was wanted!

Parker's Tavern

4.2

4.2 (2366)

£26 to £40

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

A restaurant and bar located within the new University Arms hotel on Parker’s Piece, Cambridge.
Parker’s Tavern serves modern British comfort food sourced from field, fen and England’s seas.
The menu changes with the seasons, every dish representing a return to good, unpretentious British cooking, conjured by a spectacular chef.

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Sunil

Dined 3 days ago

This was a special event in the Library part of the bar/restaurant which was decorated for Xmas with wreaths in the window & white tablecloths 🎄 This was the restaurant hosting Cong Cong Bo (Amphora) for her "Festive Wines for Christmas" event..........hoping they allow her to host events etc regularly ☺️ The space is not musty or dusty for a library BUT it was too dark to really see the wines. Also, when the door opens to the bar, the noise invades the space and makes it hard to hear the speaker..........I was nearest the door too 😞 The restaurant confirmed they could accommodate my dietary requirements well in advance for the canapé pairing; highlights were the tiddly venison cottage pie, the cod cheek 😋 & the BLUE cheese I was shocked I almost liked 🤯 Obv the wines were excellent, wouldn't expect anything less of Cong!!

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The Folio Bar & Kitchen

4.2

4.2 (192)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The Folio Bar & Kitchen rewrites the food and drink script for the storied city of Cambridge. Follow as our creative chefs compose home-cooked classics full of clever twists and inspiring turns, including mouth-watering Dish. Featuring plant-based experiments, vegan and vegetarian dishes, and favourite drinks are all given a wonderfully-crafted modern rethink. Be captivated in our relaxed dining and drinking spaces where we blend the historic with the contemporary to ensure your time with us is filled with indulgence and inspiration.

Top review

Sadie

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Absolutely fantastic. From the friendly staff to the exceptional food! We felt truly spoiled! Shout out to Andrea he really looked after us really well! Thank you all!

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Experience

Festive Afternoon Tea

Turkuaz Social Cambridge

4.2

4.2 (46)

£25 and under

Turkish

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Turkuaz brings the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean to Cambridge.

Every dish we prepare is a testament to the rich heritage and culinary traditions of the region. We take pride in using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods to ensure every bite is packed with authentic flavours.

For Large bookings please call 01223 658210

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Peter

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Easy to book. A very warm reception by friendly staff. An extensive drink and food menu. Excellent service of high quality food and drink. A great atmosphere throughout. Well done Turkuaz.

Pint Shop - Cambridge

4.1

4.1 (1995)

£25 and under

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

We serve simple, seasonal British food alongside an awesome beer list.

'Standard’ for a Dining Room reservation on the Dining Room menu

‘Bar’ or ‘Outdoor’ for drinks only or bar snacks

Please note dogs are only allowed in our Bar and Garden

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tim

Dined 3 days ago

Great ambience, amazing selection of beers and good food - what more do you need?

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Popular dish

Overnight XO Pork Belly

Popular dish

Overnight Pork Belly

Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern

4.0

4 (337)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Cambridge

About the restaurant

"A restaurant and bar located within the new University Arms hotel on Parker’s Piece, Cambridge.
Parker’s Tavern serves modern British comfort food sourced from field, fen and England’s seas.
The menu changes with the seasons, every dish representing a return to good, unpretentious British cooking, conjured by a spectacular chef."

Top review

Jeanie

Dined 5 days ago

Great food in a lovely atmosphere. Elegant library surroundings. We weren't rushed.

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