This is a great little pub which somehow manages to squeeze in a wide selection of real ales, some…read moreinexpensive, hearty food, and a dart board! There are two bars, one of which is the sporting area and holds the telly and dart board and is kitted out in dark wood throughout. The other bar is comfier with cushioned chairs and stools, lots of beer paraphernalia on the walls, there is also a real fire which is extremely welcoming on a cold winters afternoon. In the summer you can use the beer garden at the rear which is surprisingly large given the location. It is worth noting that at lunchtime, food is served noon until two, but its best not to get there too late. The food is uber-traditional, from excellent soup and sandwiches with home-cooked ham to more substantial dishes such as lasagne, and just about everything comes with excellent chips. As mentioned above the beer is varied and is also kept exceptionally well in my opinion. There is normally a choice of around five real beers on tap, ranging from a porter to much lighter choices, plus a couple of lagers. All in all, the world would be a better place if all pubs where like the Red Lion!

I've been living in Histon since September and I've been to the Read Lion at least 10 times. I…read morereally can't get enough. BEST HAND-CUT CHIPS IN THE WORLD (for just 3£ or 1.50£ for half a portion!!!!)

My first experience at a British pub, and I must say it was a good one. The staff was polite and…read morewelcoming and the pub had a nice cozy feel to it. It really felt more like you were a guest at a friends than in a bar. Quiz night was going on and that certainly was a lot of fun too, even though I don't know jack about golf or...the other Brit stuff. Thanks for showing this colonial a nice evening, and for the cold pint!

A great little pub that offers pool table but also a home cooked food that's good after work and…read morefor football fans looking for somewhere near histon FC

Garden was very nice for children, wooden toys are great. We ordered Tower Burger and Fish & Chips…read more, both were great and tasty. Burger was better than some of the burger houses in the city. Especially the portion of the fish was big, nicely battered and fried well with clean oil which is important for me.

Absolutely love this place. OK the place might get a bit upper class country posh with preppy kids…read moreand their parents visiting in Cambridge. The place is located near the Madingley Hall, a beautiful country location of Cambridge University. The food was absolutely delicious. The menu is focused on Italian european but also has some British dishes. Loved the coffee. Drinks and spirits looked good but didn't go for it. The staff was polite and friendly. Called them up last minute to reserve a table to which they happily obliged.

The Three Horseshoes is probably my favourite restaurant in the entire world…read more Set in the refreshringly green hamlet (or village, not really sure on the distinctions) of Madingley, it is a charmingly floral spot for a Summer's lunch and a cosy retreat from the Winter's chill. The food is innovative, interesting and always beautifully presented: having spent a lot of time in Italy, I am often dissappointed with the Italian food in England, but The Three Horseshoes always hits the right note. The seasonally changing menu is always a delight, but I particularly like their use of autumn veg, particularly butternut squash. Whatever buffalo mozzarella they use deserves a special place in heaven, and my boyfriend always manages to find room for their delicately seasoned lemon tart. Well worth a visit - if you're a student, this is definitely one to persuade your parents to take you to.

Was my first here and the food is really good! My friend and I both enjoyed the soft shell burger…read more We also shared the loaded duck nachos which was very tasty. We all shared the sticky toffee pudding with custard! The service was quick and very nice! The ambiance was really nice and laid back!

There's a lot of history at this place a great place for anyone that has served in the Air Force to…read morecheck out grab a pint and have a walk through the bar checking out memories and history at the Eagle!!

On the way to Tesco, I spotted The Fox. I was intrigued and wanted to go inside. I really liked…read morehow they have a sign that tells customers they serve meals all day long. It is far too often you find a pub and they don't serve lunch but still serve beer. I was greeted by a very friendly and cute bar maid. I was checking out the beers on tap and she immediately asked me what I wanted. I was not planning on drinking but was curious about their selection. I asked what the highest percentage of beer they had on tap and she said Stella. She offered me a pint and I gladly took her up on her offer. Looked at the menu and it was four pages long. I was quite impressed about their wide selection of virtually anything you could imagine. Asian inspired dishes with a British twist. Indian curries, several different flavors of curry. A healthy menu option for meals under 600 calories. Sandwiches. Large meaty varieties, their burger was four slices of burger meat. The traditional British fair that you would have at your local carvery. My eyes were popping out of my head. Many options are two for the price of £10. I ordered the goat cheese and caramelized onion wonton. It was nicely fried with melted goat cheese and sweet caramelized onions on the inside. The starter was delicious. I figured since I am drinking beer and ordered a fried starter I will go for the bacon and chicken ceasar salad, a lighter option. It was in the two for £10 deal, although my friend opted for a duck wrap that wasn't in the deal. The salad was on the small side and unfortunately did not fill me up, it cost slightly under £8.00. My friend's duck wrap looked amazing. It had nice large pieces of duck and was a rather large wrap, she paid under £5.00 for her wrap, large drink and curly fries. I should have gotten that. They have a lovely beer garden. I look forward to going to this pub again, trying more things on their menu and enjoying a pint in their beer garden.

Big restaurant with lots of seating. I got the steak and Guinness pie...it was yummy. I also got…read morea Rocky Road Sunday, so good, not spectacular but it did the job. The restaurant is nice and big with a full bar. It's a great place for large parties and very near the Hallmark Hotel and next to Tesco.

Very lovely pub in the sleepy village of Cottenham 6 miles outside of Cambridge. I'm from the…read moreStates but have friends who live nearby in the village, and we stopped in one night during my recent visit. We only stayed for one drink and sat at the bar, but I loved the historical feel of the interior, the selection of British ales, and the friendly bartender. They have a wood fired pizza oven, so they do a variety of pizzas, as well as a traditional Sunday roast and other elevated pub fare. I'm told they completely renovated the interior in the last year or so to reduce the drinking area and increase the restaurant dining-in area. I did not try the food while I was there, but from what I see on their instagram, it looks classy and delicious. They also do a lot of events throughout the year, including live music and a big multi-day beer festival in the summer.

We came for the Sunday roast special. I had the rack of lamb. It was fantastic. Perfect cook,…read moreserved with mixed vegetables and gravy. We also had the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. That is our new favorite desert. Great atmosphere, great food, great staff.

Wonderful gastropub in the small village of Coton not far from the centre of Cambridge. Lovely…read morewalking trail close by to the town centre. A few tables in the bar area and a large restaurant. Lovely friendly staff. Food was delicious. I ordered the Cider cured trout filler with samphire, new potatoes, spinach and beurre blanc - outstanding. Fish cooked perfectly and the samphire added just the right amount of saltiness. For dessert, chocolate tart with homemade orange sorbet and jelly sours. Love the orange and chocolate combination, tasted just like a Terry's Chocolate Orange - yummy Huge garden which I'm sure is packed during nice weather. We did not book a table and were lucky! Make sure you make a reservation. Can't wait to go back.

Stumbled onto this place whilst travelling on business, for lunch…read more I'm all about Asian flavours at the moment - having recently been to Vietnam and Cambodia which barely gets mentioned by me ALL THE TIME... albeit this was more Chinese than South East Asian, as I had a crispy duck salad, asian slaw, peanuts and spiced plum. Delicious flavours and textures - perfectly cooked duck with just enough hoisin so not to be overpowering. Fresh crisp slaw, the plum added a lovely bit of sweetness and the peanut some excellent crunch. The place itself is lovely - clean decor, modern looking and a beautiful rural setting. Staff were friendly and prompt. And it was busy enough to show that it's well respected locally, which is always a good sign. Overall a great experience and I will come here again if passing!

This pub has a relaxed, laid back vibe and a great selection of beers and ciders. The Scotch eggs…read moreare a must order, and the meat dishes are juicy and tender. The fish were okay but not as stand out as the rest.

Fun stop and quiet outside hangout. (AIE)…read more This place was packed, inside. My friends and I enjoyed 4 rounds of whisky, beer, cider and house specialty drinks in the alley / designated smoking area. Inside on a Friday night, there wasn't a seat available. We braved the cold and drizzle for 2 hours. When the place started clearing out, we sat in a hall with stools and a counter. Seating area around the bar is all low top tables. Loud but worth the atmosphere. Great energy. 3 different bartenders helped us. All professional, patient and kind. Noticed the 2nd floor was for dinning. And if you need to work off food or drink, the restrooms are on the third floor. Clean, well stocked and charming decor. Memorable visit for a one night stay in Cambridge. (American in England)

This pub has got to be towards the top of any list of businesses that are working really hard to…read moreprovide a service: they've even taken on the village Post Office! It's a modest pub - not endearingly attractive to look at, nor grand in scope or style, but the efforts of the team running the George is clearly rewarded by the loyalty of the locals. There's a warm welcome, and a good atmosphere of locals interacting with each other. Counting the outdoor seating, there are four distinct areas to the pub, which might at first seem a little old fashioned, but it's probably more evolutionary than dogma: a restaurant area, a lounge bar, and a TV / Games room. I welcome not having the distraction of a TV flickering in the lounge area, but I do wonder if the division of the lounge and restaurant doesn't make them both a little cramped. The food is Thai: a personal favourite. Perhaps they had a shaky start, and perhaps it's still not my favourite thai, but that said, the food is good. It comes in fair quantity, and is reasonably priced too. I did feel a bit done on one occasion however when I ordered a coffee, and was told, for some reason, that it would be instant. I didn't mind that, but I was charged filter coffee price for it! Instant coffee may have improved, but it's still not like freshly ground beans. At least, not in my opinion.