I used to live nearby in a village just outside Ely. I have eaten here at the Old Fire Engine House…read moremany times. The food and service were always excellent. This is a true East Anglian gem and not to be missed.

I first read about The Old Fire Engine House in advance of a weekend coach tour of East Anglia in…read moreMay 2014, staying in Ely Travelodge. Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to visit The Old Fire Engine House during that weekend so I resolved to visit it if and when I was ever back in Ely, which happened in August 2016 when I was in Ely with a choir from Belfast, singing in the Cathedral. I had arrived a day or two before the official start of the choir trip and visited The Old Fire Engine House on my first evening, very lucky to get a table for one on a Saturday without booking! I like to see game on a menu and opted for the pigeon casserole, in which the pigeon was on the bone. Delicious meat it was, even if difficult to handle as it rolled around in its juice. The vegetable side dish was particularly good and well-presented. For dessert, I had the apricot and almond crumble, which I happily salted, having not salted any of my savoury food. It was already very tasty and well-above average as a restaurant sweet before salting but I have no regrets about adding the salt, which really maxed-out the flavour. I tried my best to encourage others in the choir to visit this restaurant at least once during the week. I'm not sure if anybody did or not. I certainly regret not fitting in a second visit of my own!

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.

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.

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

Incredible! The food was excellent. I had the rump steak and though I've heard British beef isn't…read morealways great, this was wonderful. I had it with a blue cheese sauce that was excellent, and the chips were great as well. I highly recommend this place for a quiet night on the river, I was very pleasantly surprised.

Very nicely decorated superb location overlooking the river a nice place to have a drink or two…read morewith comfy seating, but with well over-priced food with small portions and a "healthy school diner" taste i'm afraid I wont be hurrying back for food. Ciabattas on the lunch menu where at £6.50 and the "nacho crisps" are little more than a sprinkling of Kettle Chips on the side of your plate. From the 'A la Carte' Menu the meat tends to be over cooked and stringy and vegetables long since lost flavor. Service is very "as and when" but everything is done however its bit of a struggle to get there. From the look, a promising small place to drink and eat but to often it disappoints.

The food is delicious and the ambiance is great too. I always really enjoy coming here. I usually…read moreget the fish and chips (both regular and gluten free are great!) and my husband always gets something different and is always very pleased. Love this place!

This is a little gem in the middle of the fens. Service is great and we've enjoyed everything we've…read morehad on the menu. It's a great place for lunch, or a relaxing dinner. Very family friendly as well. The pie of the day is always delicious. Also, check out the day's specials. They've had some very unique offerings. Yummy desserts too!

Best Fish and chip shop in littleport & Ely you get good size portions.read more

Best fish and chips in town, always served with a smile at a reasonable price. Huge portions No…read morematter if you get the full or half order but the chips a're never oily or soggy and the fish is perfectly crisp outside and flaky and tender inside.

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 my absolute faves while we were stationed at Lakenheath several years ago. So good I just…read morerandomly thought about it today. The chicken is divine, as are the dumplings. It's a small space, so definitely be prepared to take it to go (I rarely made it out of the car park with a full takeaway lol). Service great and friendly and the price was always right

I got the classic chicken and rice meal that many people have grew up on. Flame grilled chicken and…read morewhite rice can never go wrong. Compared to other foods I've tried here, this restaurant is very likely my go-to place for food.

The Fish House is by far the finest fish and chip restaurant and takeaway for many miles…read more Nicely cooked in beef dripping (the best way to do it) every portion is served with care by staff who clearly enjoy being there and care about the food and their customers. The restaurant is of a nice size and always well presented. Have been eating in the Fish House (and what is had been called previously) for forty years and have never been disappointed

I visited The Fish House during one lunchtime while in Ely and the standard is excellent. I had…read morefish and chips with peas which I ate in the courtyard at the back of the shop. I enjoy visiting fish and chip shops when in England because back home in Northern Ireland the standards are generally poor in comparison when dealing with battered products. In NI we are accustomed to thick, heavy batter with a hard outer shell at either end and often a layer of dough underneath. In England, I can be fairly confident about getting very light batter which is neither hard nor undercooked. The Fish House in Ely definitely met my expectations very favourably and if my stay in Ely had been longer, I would most definitely have returned!