TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ely - Updated November 2024

3at3

"The staff are amazing. The drinks are glorious and the lillys tropical cider is well lush this place is not just a cafe it is another home and the is..."

HavoK GT

11a

"A great selection of boards and sharing platters. Was quite busy so I recommend..."

Charlie Steele

"Food was excellent. Cocktails were delicious. Service was phenomenal (Johnny was our server and we wish we were rich so that we could tip him the..."

Brianna Kirton

"Went on a Saturday for a hen party, there were 5 of us and we mixed our own cocktails. It was a really interesting and unusual place and the staff..."

Hayley Rowe

"Always a lovely cappuccino but because of change of kitchen staff there was no scones until tomorrow. No good to us. However nice slice of coffee..."

Susan Aldridge

"Absolutely fabulous food, one of the best meals I've had in ages. Excellent service from the lovely staff and interesting and tasty cocktails. Would..."

Jenny Stanford

"Cosy dining, decent food and good sized plates. Little bit on the pricey side but food is tasty. Staff very attentive and managed to fit us in, even..."

Dan Redshaw

"Just enjoyed a great staff Christmas do at 11a. It was fabulous! The food was delicious, the staff were attentive and friendly. A few stunning..."

Hayley Williams

"Really nice welcome, really well cooked and well thought out menu. Service was excellent from start to finish - special mention must go to our..."

James Armitage

"Welcoming, felt really safe, no objection to the dog in a designated area, what a pleasure to eat in. Coffee and food excellent. Covid-19 measures..."

Sophiepuppet

"Good venue, helpful staff. Varied menu, although some interesting typos. Vegetarian pork loin? Don't think so. Altogether a good..."

Rob Mallett

"Nice atmosphere and service. Menu was limited but nice, food was very good for the price. Will be visiting..."

Donna Allen

The Study Lounge At Poets House Hotel And Restaurant

89/100 (1682 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

The High Flyer

86/100 (3944 ratings)

Signature Fish & Chips

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Henry 8th Burger

Cheesecake

Chocolate Brownie

Thai Green Curry and Seafood Tagliatelle

Ribs

Burger

Chocolate and Mandarin Cheese Cake

Steak and Mushroom Pudding

Fish

Yorkshire Puddings

Pork

Treacle Sponge Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our first family visit to The High Flyer. It didn't disappoint, nice surroundings, lovely food with good portion size. Our waiter was very attentive..."

Jenny Wood

"Excellent all round! No fault found 😊 Price , food, staff, surroundings , All 4 of us absolutely stuffed, with no room for pudding! Maybe next..."

Lorraine Parker Wallis

"Wonderful place, yummy food, great selection on the menu & very clean. Management were very welcoming & staff were polite & helpful. I highly..."

Helen Chitty

"Lovely food and good service. Nice friendly pub with lots of room and a great outdoor..."

Angela Cook

"Celebrated my dads 65th birthday here today and it was fantastic! Gorgeous carvery, friendly/helpful staff and great atmosphere for families. My dad..."

Charlotte Wilkins

"Great Sunday carvery. I could cut the beef with a spoon, so tender and loads of it. Bit disappointed I didn’t have room for pudding. Nice pint of..."

Philip Knight

"We went to the High Flyer for their Sunday carvery. The staff were lovely very accommodating. The food was very nice and hot. We'd definitely go back..."

Nikos Masmanidis

"We had lunch here today and we loved our main meals, fish and chips and Bollywood Bird. Great flavour, big portions and fast service. The staff were..."

Lana Walker

"This is a good spot to meet friends. The staff are friendly but not rushed. The building is clean and welcoming. I didn't eat but it looked good..."

DMJ AM

"We hadn’t been to the High Flyer for years but decided to pay a visit today. The staff were so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. The..."

Caroline Nicklinson

"Just had the nicest 5 night stay with Noreen and the team at The High Flyer. I really can't say a bad thing about it. We were given the warmest..."

Emma Birmingham

"Absolutely fantastic. The waiter that served our table, Sebastian, was deemed the best waiter my parents ever had. They eat out a bunch so the..."

Ben Taylor

"Very kind man greeted us and seated us. Kind to my dogs and got them some iced water. The carvery was really lovely, well cooked and presented really..."

First Avenue

"Great service. Food was well cooked, good portion size and reasonably priced. Defiantly would..."

Sally Parkinson

"We had a great time for dinner, Sebastian is hilarious 😄 really fun atmosphere in the restaurant area, food was good (although could do with more..."

Emma Mayoux-Andrews

"We went to the High Flyer for a meal and a couple of drinks. We’d been meaning to try it out for a while now, and it did not disappoint. We ended..."

Elysia Osbourn

"Best roast I've had in a restaurant in years. £13.50 all you can eat sides. I ordered the veggie Wellington and you can help yourself to everything..."

alice ineveryland

"Outstanding. Clean environment, good quality food, good service. Resident dog gives good cuddles. Chocolate fudge cake could have been slightly..."

Lino Santomauro

The Maid's Head

85/100 (1038 ratings)

Bakewell Tart and Ice Cream

Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Beef Flat Bread with Fries

Prawns

Toast Dinner

Mac and Cheese Bites and Polenta Fries

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Pork

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Haddock and chips

Beef Burger and Fries

Sunday Roast Beef Dinner

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I have been coming to the maids head for about 7 years. In that time I've eaten in and had lots to drink. I can say that I've always had a pleasant..."

Phil Hearing

"The food was a little bit pricey, but worth every bit. The staff although young were excellent. A really nice country atmosphere, I have plans to..."

Mary Stupple

"What a beautiful place to eat and drink. The staff were fantastic. Food was well cooked and well presented. Covid safe environment. Seating outside..."

Guardian Hawk

"Delicious food here. First time eating here in 8 years. Just as we remembered it. Part of 13 all catered for and looked after very..."

Lloyd p

"Lovely Sunday lunch for 12 of us. We're a family who like vegetables- we were able to have more when we asked, but it would have been good to have..."

Helen Page

"Love the Maids Head. Great food and..."

Ian Robinson

"A good quality roast dinner, good selection of drinks, a fairly priced Sunday menu, will happily come back!..."

Marc Perez Escamilla

"Food was amazing and very reasonably priced. Staff were all friendly and atmosphere was..."

Claire King

"We went for a family meal today, thankfully we booked as it was very busy! We thought the service would be poor given the number of people eating,..."

My grandads Big toe

"Can't comment on the food, but the beer was good and the staff really friendly. Great after a walk around Wicken..."

Brian Zielinski-Smith

"Fab looking place. We visited on a "memory lane" trip to Wicken. Stopped for refreshments. Great building. Friendly staff. Seating area outside on..."

Sue Byrne

"A very tasty Sunday Roast with a delicious dessert (Bakewell Tart with..."

Veronica Johansson Poultney

"Lovely food and good range of options on a Sunday lunch! Staff very friendly and attentive even when busy! Great atmosphere and outside seating if..."

Simon

"Great food, friendly staff and beautiful place to sit outside in the sun. They also said they would be get more non alcohol drinks options in future..."

Erica Brown

"We were a large group who walked in without a reservation on a Saturday night. The friendly staff quickly arranged a couple of tables together for..."

Joel Resare

"Great food and staff, our waiter Zara was also very friendly and had good knowledge and recommendations about the..."

alex plum

"Really good food and they went the extra mile for my birthday. Good service, not the quickest but it was good not to be..."

Lesley Gunn

Minster Tavern

85/100 (2772 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Small Fish & Chips

Burger

Cumberland Sausages and Mash

Lamb

Festive Turkey Pie

Fish

Strawberry Cheesecake and Ice Cream

Hand Carved Beef Sunday Lunch

mozzarella sticks

White Chocolate Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce

Beef burger

Hunters Chicken Chips Starter

Fish chips and mushy peas

Yorki Wrap

BBQ Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Hamburger

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fabulous pub, delicious food, great atmosphere ! My Puppy was made more than welcome, even given a drink as soon as we sat down ! :) Makes this a..."

Jo Harris

"Iconic ales, good atmosphere, and amazingly polite staff is just a small handful of the words I can use to describe this pub. The atmosphere..."

Carter Smith

"Good pub. Good food at very reasonable prices. Good choice of ales and friendly..."

Trevor West

"Steak and Ale pie to die for , not expensive..."

Paul Lemmon

"Cannot fault The Minster Tavern. Access for all. Always made welcome. Service is fast and efficient, food is very good. Menu varied and all..."

Linda Powell

"Had a nice time in The Minster, friendly warm welcome from Mike and Fran..."

Tony Barber

"Place was bursting at the seams yesterday but lovely manager managed to find two seats for me and hubby..."

Margaret Ann Elson

"Absolutely wonderful pub, great beer, even better staff. Add to that very good inexpensive..."

Ian J

"Had a lovely afternoon meal! We got a combo 5 plate starter deal, so we had cheesy mac bites, southern fried chicken, katsu chips, 6 chicken wings,..."

Rohit Benjamin

"Great pub with good Green King beer and a great menu. Food was good and hot. We had fish pie and steak and mushroom pie. Both good value for..."

Ron Bailey

"Lovely pub with good food and atmosphere. Very nice and hospitable staff and dog..."

Konstantinos Anagnostou

"Good traditional town centre pub next to the Minster. 5 real ales. Starting off the day witj a cool pint of Wantsum brewery Fortitude. A 4.6% premium..."

MADDOGLEP

"My wife had the mushroom Wellington, and I had the beef Sunday lunch. Lovely and hot , plenty of veg , nice that you are served both roast potatoes..."

pinkusmcduff

"Loved the food. I had half a duck. Eyes bigger than belly. Couldn't eat it all. Amazing value though. ..."

Nick Halliday

"Well, it won't win any Michelin Stars, but if you want a great menu of delicious pub grub comfort food, The Minster Tavern is the place to go! Lovely..."

Guy Buncombe

"Excellent value for money, lovely customer service and very clean. Food was wonderful and will be going back. Tasty😊😊 food and drink too. In a..."

Ruby red lips nicky b

"I went off this place years ago and would not have gone back except I was meeting a friend. I was surprised it is a lot better than it used to be. I..."

andy pearson

"Another lovely visit! Had a great time celebrating mother's day, was served a free glass of prosecco for my Mum. The beef was very tender and melt in..."

Emily Louise Aveling

"First time visiting Ely and strolled upon this very friendly and cosy pub. Lovely wholesome food. Out food came promptly and piping hot. coffee was..."

Cranston Campbell

"Popped in on Saturday 11th December. It was dark and damp outside but inside it was warm, well lit yet cosy. Lovely. It is so close to the Cathedral..."

Jonathan

"Friendly staff.. Nice food good..."

Paul

"Dog friendly, great food and lovely venue. Just the sort of pub we were looking..."

Ginny Wishart

"5 stars for customer care. They had a new kitchen and menu that week and we were a large group for food. Instead of serving poor quality to us all ,..."

Colin Moss

"Fabulous food. Party of 6 the food was gorgeous. Large portions presented beautifully exceptionally good value. And I'm hard to please so credit..."

Carol Molnar

Little Downham Anchor Restaurant

Sunday Roast Turkey Dinner

Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast

Rump Steak Meal with Salad

pork chops

Black Rock Rump Steak

Wheelchair Accessible

"My family and I popped in Sunday for lunch. Despite being busy, we didn't have to wait long for our lunch, there was enough variety on the back menu,..."

Caroline Burgess

"Had an amazing meal tonight, all vegan and gluten free. Will definitely be back! Really tasty, beautifully presented and decent portions. Lovely..."

Marie Paisley

"On Friday i attended my sons wedding here , The venue was amazing all set up beautifully , Your staff & yourself were very attentive during the..."

Lynda Mccarthy-Molloy

"Second stay, great staff & customer service, lovely room & food, highly..."

Niki Parker

"My husband and I took our staff out for a belated Christmas meal (in January). The service, food and cleanliness of the whole place was exceptional...."

Sam Clifton-Noble

"Wot a lovely place stayed there last nite 10th june as it was my wedding day the staff was very friendly the rooms r very tidy and clean and the..."

Richard Mansell

"I booked the Little Downham Anchor for a shoot breakfast and would like to say thank you for the service received. Everyone commented and said how..."

Will Noble

"liam and danielle peters' wedding here on saturday 15.8.15. nothing too much trouble for staff, lovely food, great service, parking etc. i'm sure..."

Maureen Peters

"Sunday lunch today was one of the best I've had. Will definitely be..."

Liz Murfitt

"We had lunch here and it was absolutely lovely. The service was perfect too..."

Courtney East

"Very enjoyable. The Staff were very attentive and the quality of the food was top..."

Karen Maley

"I had my wedding held at The Anchor, and I can't put into words how absolutely fantastic it was! Kate, Tracey and all the staff went out of their way..."

Danielle Peters

"What can I say excellent staff very friendly and food is lovely yummy..."

Mandy Cavanagh

"Nice pint..Always Nice Food...Nice..."

Craig Gunn

"We held our Wedding reception at the Little Downham Anchor and what a wonderful time we had, we were so happy with the service from John and all of..."

Sarah

"Absolute nightmare and hour for starters..that were over cooked and awful. Mains we couldn't eat..felt sorry for the waiteriss's that kept..."

Alastair brown

"We had a wonderful stay here!! Staff were really kind and attentive and the breakfast was great too. A lovely..."

Rebecca M

"We stayed here last night and had a really good experience. Food was top quality, we had the mixed grill and crumble, staff super friendly and..."

Jerry Pettie

"VERY nice pub. Staff = awesome, Food = Awesome. Will definitely come..."

Christopher Craddock

"A well-managed, friendly, warm hotel with pleasant, polite and efficient staff. Our room was comfortable and well-equipped. The evening meals and..."

Susan Spencer

"We had a one night stay in room 5, Split level room with lounge and kitchenette, it was amazing for the price, spotless and very modern. We had an..."

Dave Kennett

"Good customer service with excellent breakfast. The oly downside are the cold bedrooms and lack of bedding And also the accessible room is upstairs..."

Elizabeth

"When I went with a group of friends for Sunday lunch I was very underwhelmed.. No beef or lamb options, hardly any veg and hard potatoes which I..."

Neil Alsop

"We had a fantastic relaxed lunch for five of us, the food and service were excellent and the staff happy to tweak an order for our fussy kids. A..."

Rob Green

"Recently visited for a family meal to celebrate a birthday. Very friendly and attentive waiting staff along with great food and service. The only..."

Jason Murfitt

"Popped on for an impromptu Sunday luch and a couple of pints. Food was good, the people were nice and the loos were clean. I would go back if I was..."

Laurie Webb

"Exceptional place! Rooms, food, accommodation, breakfast, bar & staff where spot on, what a..."

Colin Moulson

"A friendly local pub/restaurant serving traditional food cooked by..."

Ian Stewart

"Very nice place with plenty of character. Clean, tidy & comfortable environment. Friendly staff serving good food & a nice selection of drinks. Will..."

Robert Kimber

"Lovely pub we popped into on the way to our mini break at Head Fen Country Retreat. We were hoping for lunch but they stop serving food Friday..."

Wend Towers

"We popped in to this publican due to a recommendation from the nearby school for being child friendly. The establishment was very child friendly..."

Ryan Reece

Prince Albert

84/100 (1264 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding With

Mushroom and Halloumi Burger

Fruit Salad as a Diabetic Option at Xmas Meal

Cheesecake

Crispy Fried Whitebait with Tartare Sauce Bread and Butter

Fish & Chips

Mushroom Spinach and Cream Cheese Roulade with Red Pepper Sauce and Salad

Cod

Pan Fried Scallops with Beetroot

Curry

Spinach and Mushroom Roulade

Cherry and Apple Crumble with Ice Cream

Fish & chips

Beef

Albert Beef Burger

Sunday Lunch Vegetarian Nut Roast

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very pretty, very good traditional cask ale pub within easy walking distance from Ely Cathedral or Oliver Cromwell's house. Eight cask ales are..."

Thomas Müthing (theviolinproject.de)

"What an absolute treat this was! The Prince Albert ticks all the boxes for what you'd expect for a nice traditional English pub. I would highly..."

Matthew Jones

"Even though we arrived an hour late for our booking due to train delays our party didn't feel rushed at all. Food was good but the main appeal was..."

Tom Brown

"I've returned to The Prince Albert over five times now, mainly because of the quality of the food served here. I have never left feeling..."

James Forsdyke

"A great night for our large group. Food was amazing. was pricey but it was also very good. Attentive staff and handled our questions well and were..."

Andrew Harper

"We stopped into The Prince Albert after a friend recommended it. They were able to fit us in without a reservation. The food itself was lovely and..."

Cameron McMahon

"Friendly pub, with a welcoming cliental as well. Good range of beers from all over great the UK including Scotland. I tried a mild beer which I have..."

Steve The Techy

"Lovely pub with a small inside bar but a huge restaurant area and beer garden out the back. Didn’t get a chance to try the food but the pizzas and..."

Alex Browning

"Lovely place for a Sunday roast, the food is absolutely delicious and the service is top notch. I had the pork loin (pictured) and it came with a..."

Liesa Bauwens

"Was here yesterday evening. Walked into the pub expecting just a 'boozer' to be honest, was happily surprised at the restaurant out through the..."

John Hoolan

"We had a small wedding lunch in the conservatory at the back. It was Monday afternoon so had it to ourselves. Felt like a private function room, the..."

Mike Brooker

"Booked a table for three early on in the week and so glad we did! Brought over to a lovely table in a covered outdoor area with heat lamps and..."

Lorna MacRae

"This is the 4 th time of eating here and all I can say is wow wow wow it just keep getting better!! Food was on point last night couldn’t fault a..."

Lorraine Gibson

"I was mega impressed with the Prince Albert it’s traditional pub done really well. Great beer options. Decent wine. Great well presented pub grub..."

Michael Clark

"Enjoyed a delicious lunch in this pub located in a quiet street a short distance from the Cathedral. The menu has plenty of interesting choices, not..."

Dorian Moss

"Absolutely fantastic meal ,great..."

Kevin Wright

"Highly recommend! The staff were very accommodating to our group occupying two tables for the entire afternoon on a busy Sunday as we were passing..."

Mike and Nancy Hamill House

"Absolutely delightful pub, such a mix of old school pub with modern family feeling. Landlord great and helpful. Made my my little boy a gluten free..."

sophie weedon

"One of the best pubs in Ely with a secret garden as well as a fine selection of real ales and cider. The food is good quality as well. Service..."

Ian Ashmeade

The Royal Standard

82/100 (1199 ratings)

Crispy Chicken burger

Full english breakfast

Roast Beef

Duck breast

Local Real Ale

Breakfast Kippers with a Poached Egg and Toast

Smoked Haddock and Poached Eggs

Toasts

Smoked Salmon with Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce Breakfast

Roast Beef

Beef Bourguignon with Mashed Potato and Cabbage

Bass

Calamari Rings with Red Onion Side Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for Lunch last Sunday. Fish was cooked to perfection. Always a good selection of ales available. Staff are friendly and approachable. One member..."

Gavin Wales

"Went for a meal with a friend. The food we had was lovely. It has a great location - its a short walk through an alley to a free carpark. ..."

Katy

"Everything about this place was amazing!!! The people the food the atmosphere, I really had a good stay here and I would definitely come back again!..."

oshu

"Only visited for a drink and a rest but the ale was very well kept and although quiet in town on the day, the pub and eating area had a nice buzz ...."

Austin WF

"Let's start with the staff who are absolutely amazing,polite and efficient. The place itself is lovely but the elephant in the corner is the standard..."

Gary Coxon

"Dog friendly as well as friendly staff! Great homely pub. What's not to..."

Teresa Briscoe

"Great friendly pub. Has a small beer terrace out the back for sunny days. Often packed out with no spare tables on Saturday nights, so prefer to go..."

Alex Browning

"We stumbled upon this pub - what a great menu, and really good service. A hidden..."

James Haybittle

"Don't let the outer appearance of this hotel deceive you; this is no High St pub for darts and dominoes, inside it's a bright, modern, small hotel..."

Tall Drink of Water

"They look after their beers at the Standard. They're all good! Particularly the Neck Oil and West Coast IPA. The food is also great! Super friendly..."

Christopher Armour

"After being massively let down by another pub in Ely on Sunday we called on the off chance of sitting 8 of us. There was no wait for a table, the..."

Jasmine Macdonald Richardson

"Excellent Sunday Roast, Yorkshire was cold once again but all in all the food is excellent. Staff Polite & Friendly and managed to fit us in their..."

Mark Graves

"Popped in for a cheeky early pint on a Sunday morning. Friendly staff, good beer, great..."

Richard Smith

Lamb Hotel

81/100 (4441 ratings)

Garden Salad with Halloumi

Sea Bass & Scallop Risottot

Burger

Garden Salad with Smoked Salmon

Crispy Chicken in a Basket with Kiev Sauce

Goats Cheese and Pumpkin Tart

Extra Large English Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went today for a birthday meal for my sister Jean. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend. The staff were..."

carol bull

"Beautiful place to stay! Wonderful staff, great food, rooms are clean and well equipt, stunning location. Only downfall was that the rooms were so..."

Katyana Morgan

"We only had food which was great although we had to wait a while! Some of the waiters were lovely and attentive and one in particular(I think she was..."

Lids

"Went for lunch for 4. We all had different dishes and all were REALLY GOOD. There was alot of choice including vegetarian. Serve a decent point of GK..."

John Reilly

"The Lamb is right in the centre of Ely. It’s by a fairly busy road but we sat at a table right next to it and could not hear traffic at all. The..."

Tim

"We spent one night in an Annex room to meet family. My husband is not very mobile due to hip problems so the wet room and disabled car parking space..."

Maggie Howlett

"We were visiting Ely on a Sunday (we are very new to the UK) and learned very quickly that places close early. We wanted a meal instead of just..."

Christie McDaniel May

"To be fair I should not have rated this establishment. Only called in for a drink passing through on a day trip. On reflection it should have been a..."

Bill Lamb

"Friendly helpful staff, helped us out at the last minute! Very comfortable bed, spacious room, powerful shower, spotless. Dogs made very..."

Judith Strudwick

"I stayed at the Lamb Hotel this weekend with my mum and sister for my mum's 80th birthday present. We could not fault the hotel at all!. Lovely..."

Nicola Mead

"Fantastic evening at The Lamb! Warm and friendly staff, atmosphere and surroundings. We had a 3 course meal and everything was cooked and presented..."

Chris Hudson

"Had a lovely relaxing stay room spotless food good and staff very polite and helpful look forward to return in future months loved our stay in..."

Rosanna Price

"Obviously dated, but thats part of its charm. The staff, Sam the manager and all the staff were helpful, courteous and pleasant. If you are a " go..."

Phil Reeves

"The Lamb Hotel is lovely, conveniently located in the heart of the City. Friendly staff, lovely ambient surrounding in the bar, comfortable seating..."

Paradise Lost

"Very welcoming and comfortable hotel. Room clean and with everything you need. Good choice for dinner and very good value. Ideal location for Ely and..."

Noel Williams

Lazy Otter

"We come up from the Isle of Wight fairly often to stay and love the pub. Food is excellent and the staff are welcoming and efficient. Sunday roasts..."

Maggie Jane

"Had an absolutly fantastic time, can't recomend the place enough, staff we're fantastic, meal was fantastic, i love it..."

David Harding

"We had a great time. Sunday roast very good tasty, dessert very good too. Service friendly and attentive despite the busy lunch. Good atmosphere..."

Roxana Anghel

"Excellent food and great service. All staff were very polite. Will definitely be going..."

Jonny Chambers

"A lovely little pub with a safe, enclosed garden and play area. We had a warm reception on arrival (a rarity now days) with fantastic service and..."

Ashley Hammond

"Went yesterday and today for meals best meal out for ages and staff were lovely and friendly..."

Fiona Frisby

"Very pretty spot overlooking a private marina. Good food, very friendly young lady who took our order. My only gripe would be that the quiche portion..."

Anne Barton (Annie)

"Great place, good for family, pooches and boaters...Took the parents, put them up in the accommodation as a surprise, they loved it! . We moored up..."

Chris Plommer

"Always stop here whenever I'm in the area, Great pub, lovely beer and Very friendly staff, and on a hot summers nite lovely..."

Syd Harper

"Lovely little pub, even with reduced staff was still doing pub lunches. Staff were very friendly and the food was big tasty..."

Anthony Gore

"Lovely quiet area, nice inside out and good prices. Massive dog and children friendly garden with playground and access to marina. 6 out of 5! Will..."

chorszy

"Wide variety of breakfast food - very flexible menu to suit everyone. Really friendly and chatty staff. Made us feel very welcome. We'll definitely..."

Helen Jackson

"Had an over night stop here, lovely warm cosy pub. Very friendly people. Dog friendly too. Fabulous food. What more could you..."

Elaine McDowell

"Lovely pub, great menu, especially for vegetarians. Friendly, accommodating staff. Big outdoor area with playground for kids. Highly..."

Rob Mullings

"What a lovely way to spend the first lunchtime out of lockdown! We arrived with our little dog and were welcomed by 2 lovely ladies. Everything was..."

amanda oram

"Modern decor. Lovely breakfast. Good service, by the river and less then 10 min drive to the centre of..."

David Petts

"Very friendly welcome and efficient staff. Good food in a lovely..."

Julie Beachwood

"Last visited late afternoon Bank Holiday Monday (4 adults +6yr old). Fully booked inside but had a few tables free outside. Weather was great. Had..."

Phill Ford

"Such a welcoming pub! Tucked away by the river, it is a beautiful quiet setting. The owners are so welcoming and the pub is truly dog friendly as we..."

Rebekah

King's Arms

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"A friendly and reliably-tasty option for lunch or dinner in Ely. The King's Arms has a varied menu of pub classics (think fish and chips, pie of the..."

Tim Lince

"Popped in yesterday whilst waiting for a train and I’ve got to say it’s one of the nicest and friendliest pubs I’ve been to. My first time..."

Ryan Fletcher

"Great place to visit - very friendly atmosphere and great to have free parking just around the..."

John Ruskin

"Good pub I was in Ely for the weekend and went in on a Friday and they had a dj on so I went back in on sat I liked..."

David Matthews

"Nice small pub just a street away from Barton Road car park as you make your way on foot to the centre of Ely. It looks old and rustic but upon..."

Jonathan

"I would have given 5 stars but the price of the pool table has been increased, £1 a game and as the table is normally available i can't understand..."

micky Ree

"The pub staffs are a brilliant bunch, always smiling and friendly. The pub hosts a northern soul night Saturdays which is a first within the county..."

kenny mek

"We had a great meal. Good portion size and well cooked. The only downside was my son ordered mac cheese and it was not cheesy at all, was more like a..."

Zac Taiwo

"Had a nice drink here in their lovely beer garden with views of the cathedral. The beer was excellent value and the staff were friendly. I will..."

Laura M

"Just popped in to watch the footie, very friendly pub, great crowd, lovely bar staff, and the toilets smell of vanilla! Probably the best smelling..."

Keiley Harkin

"Went to Ely for a trip out with my husband and his parents to see the cathedral. We stopped in the Kings Arms for lunch and we're pleasantly pleased..."

HELEN LAWSON

"The best landlord and landlady I know. Warm, friendly and always smiling. Lovely ambience in the pub. Wide variety of events are held weekly to..."

Tina Whitehead

"Quality pub! Especially for watching..."

Benjamin Fordham

"Nice small pub. Car park just round the corner so good b street location. They had a band on so not a good place go for meet and chat but should have..."

13ionic 5aussage

Lamb Hotel

78/100 (1995 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went today for a birthday meal for my sister Jean. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend. The staff were..."

carol bull

"Beautiful place to stay! Wonderful staff, great food, rooms are clean and well equipt, stunning location. Only downfall was that the rooms were so..."

Katyana Morgan

"We only had food which was great although we had to wait a while! Some of the waiters were lovely and attentive and one in particular(I think she was..."

Lids

"Went for lunch for 4. We all had different dishes and all were REALLY GOOD. There was alot of choice including vegetarian. Serve a decent point of GK..."

John Reilly

"The Lamb is right in the centre of Ely. It’s by a fairly busy road but we sat at a table right next to it and could not hear traffic at all. The..."

Tim

"We spent one night in an Annex room to meet family. My husband is not very mobile due to hip problems so the wet room and disabled car parking space..."

Maggie Howlett

"We were visiting Ely on a Sunday (we are very new to the UK) and learned very quickly that places close early. We wanted a meal instead of just..."

Christie McDaniel May

"To be fair I should not have rated this establishment. Only called in for a drink passing through on a day trip. On reflection it should have been a..."

Bill Lamb

"Friendly helpful staff, helped us out at the last minute! Very comfortable bed, spacious room, powerful shower, spotless. Dogs made very..."

Judith Strudwick

"I stayed at the Lamb Hotel this weekend with my mum and sister for my mum's 80th birthday present. We could not fault the hotel at all!. Lovely..."

Nicola Mead

"Fantastic evening at The Lamb! Warm and friendly staff, atmosphere and surroundings. We had a 3 course meal and everything was cooked and presented..."

Chris Hudson

"Had a lovely relaxing stay room spotless food good and staff very polite and helpful look forward to return in future months loved our stay in..."

Rosanna Price

"Obviously dated, but thats part of its charm. The staff, Sam the manager and all the staff were helpful, courteous and pleasant. If you are a " go..."

Phil Reeves

"The Lamb Hotel is lovely, conveniently located in the heart of the City. Friendly staff, lovely ambient surrounding in the bar, comfortable seating..."

Paradise Lost

"Very welcoming and comfortable hotel. Room clean and with everything you need. Good choice for dinner and very good value. Ideal location for Ely and..."

Noel Williams

Town House

76/100 (1001 ratings)

"Nice comfortable pub. Nice welcome from staff. Yet not enough room to have music events . Too crowded.Can be a health issue to a..."

nicola still

"Was spending a few nights at Ely whilst visiting Lakenheath and mildenhall. Must say this was a great pub and will definitely be visiting here again..."

Lee Spence

"Town centre pub with conservatory and beer garden to the rear. Friendly barman who knew Flat Eric. Three real ales. Two from Mauldon and one from..."

MADDOGLEP

"Typical town centre pub with beer garden. Very good real ale, which is great value during happy hour(s)! Toilets could do with a refresh (and soap),..."

Tony Armitstead

"Went in for a quick early evening drink b4 making our way to the maltings for noasis (the reason for our visit to Ely) we found the staff, landlord..."

Sarah Emanuel

"Hidden Gem great staff and food. Don't judge a book by its cover. I had a great sausage and mash lunch and a cappuccino as good as any chain coffee..."

Mike Lee

"Lovely dog friendly pub - our dogs were given a very warm welcome - including a plate of treats. Relaxed..."

Julie Robson

"Personally my experience was a banger, drinks mixed nicely and pints poured the way they should be, handled well by welcoming staff. Me, my..."

Joshua Evans

"Great place, friendly staff and well kept beers. Congratulations to the new owners Kim & Gary keep up the good..."

bryn jones

"Live music on a Sunday. Great beer and a proper pub atmosphere. I've always drunk here and I hope I always will. My local is the best. Understanding..."

Rob Curtis

"Great karaoke. Drinks were a bit..."

Simon

"Top pub with great music & brilliant atmosphere..."

John Oconnor

"A pub of two halves. Pub by day, with friendly staff serving tasty food at reasonable prices and Friday and Saturday night, nightclub. Something for..."

Leonie Strawbridge

"Townhouse has changed since the last time I went and for the better. It was a little quiet which suits us, we played an old billard style game which..."

JS Perry

"Love a Sunday afternoon here. Have some good live music on. Sunday evening's on bank holiday weekends they have a top dj on. Playing ska northern..."

Stuart Buller

Isle Of Ely

73/100 (1492 ratings)

Sirloin Steak and Sweet Potato Fries

Apple N Blackberry Crumble with Custard

Burger

Sirloin Steak Salad

Mixed grill

Onion Rings and Fries

Cola

Massive Burger and Fries

Gourmet Burger and Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"Seems nice. Only had one drink here on a Monday evening. There's a pool table, £1.50 per game. The staff seem pleasant. Lots of space. Indoor and..."

Neena Patel

"First time going here. Nice friendly staff.Have free parking. Have great events so I had the pleasure on enjoying live band "The time warps" I..."

nicola still

"The food isn't bad. Standard pub grub. They do a nice roast dinner. Clean and tidy. The staff were very nice plus the service. Handy it being right..."

Lee Roberts

"Came in for a drink with a friend and was greeted by the most friendly staff member! They then offered us some free tasters of their new menu and it..."

Eloise Pemberton

"1st day of the new menu and the food was delicious! A lovely choice on the menu and was actually difficult to choose what to have. The food was fresh..."

Cathy Owen

"Fairly priced food and drink. Good selection of food available. A smile from the lady behind the bar wouldn't have gone a miss! Having been in the..."

AMY MILBURN

"We went to watch the Villa, they put the match on for us and couldn't be more accommodating tonight, staff were great, vegan burger very tasty too...."

Sarah Hall

"Great pub all round, staff are friendly and very helpful. Good value for money on the meals and kids get food drink and dessert for £5. Overall very..."

Michael Gadsby

"came in with a friend for a drink, staff were lovely and service was fast, we got given free tasters of there new menu. overall a great atmosphere..."

Jessy wheeler

"Great pub looks like it goes down with people of my age. Pub Quiz seems to pull in a lot of business. Finished work around 10pm so I missed most of..."

Benjamin Saunders

"Good service from friendly staff. Dishes were a bit overcooked but pub grub often is in lots of other pubs too. Will definitely be calling in more..."

Linda Cooper

"Would of gave 5 stars if drinks were reasonably priced , about £2.50 for a small bottle of 7UP . Food very nice, quick service , clean and staff..."

jason collen

"A nice little pub on the outskirts of Ely. The food is good and fairly inexpensive, it's an ideal place to meet friends for a drink or three..."

Ian Drewry

"Nice for a pit-stop if you're on the A10. Spacious and well maintained. Usually a wait for service but once you've got your drinks, it's comfortable..."

Luke Blunt

The Hereward

70/100 (2713 ratings)

Chicken Burger with Waffle Fries

Double Burger with Bacon

Chicken Fillet Grilled with Cheese and Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had to wait for my Kebab to be cooked up the road so we stopped and had a beer. It was in really good condition (Butcombe Haka) and as it was..."

Ian Ashmeade

"Great place. Friendly staff. Only popped in for a couple of pints. Staff difused the fight between 2 older men a tad drunk but sent on there..."

Nick Halliday

"The TV booths are amazing. Food is nice however got caught out on the special menu. Ordered the scampi and server said is that a small, I replied yes..."

alice ineveryland

"Lovely pub, reasonably priced drinks and delicious food. Great service, great staff. We ate a selection of small platters, meatballs, chicken..."

Katherine Andrew

"Love this pub. Serves good pub grub for a reasonable price, good choice of drinks, air con (life saver when camping in summer) and they allow dogs!..."

Brunel Barkers

"A fantastic pub, it may seem sports themed but on days significant matches aren't being held (most days of the year) this is a great family friendly..."

Jolodon

"Visiting family for a while in Ely, decided to try out the local pub. Food was good but the best part was the service & atmosphere of the Hereward...."

Alex Hickey

"I came in for brunch on Monday feeling hot and bothered from the heat and despite the my short tempered manner I want to praise the staff for their..."

Simon Cox

"All lovely food and staff am always welcoming I will be returning next time I am in the..."

Phillip

"Food has improved but quite a lot of wait time and lots of..."

WOTB SID “Doydoyz”

"A nice restaurant pub, think it could do with more staff on at weekends as was very busy and had to weigh quite a while to get served. Our meal was..."

Neil Grant

"Lovely pub, very clean & spacious. Lovely atmosphere. This was my 1st visit & very impressed. My lunch was very..."

Donna Hinchliff

"Excellent food! Hot and tasty. Mmmm… Service and dashing looks from Felix and Bradley was absolutely amazing!!! Would highly recommend!! Incredibly..."

Cringus J

"They are very lucky to have such a good team like Suzi, Steve and chef Chris. They are always smiling and and can't do enough for you. Love their..."

Matt Bradney

"It was nice and quiet and the food was great and a good price for burger and a..."

tori smith

The Cutter Inn

70/100 (4831 ratings)

Blue Moon Belgian White

Sandwiches

Scones

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Fish and Chips with Crushed Peas and Tartar Sauce

cold brew

Sea Bass

Hand Carved Ham and Eggs

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good location by river, had a meal here ten months ago, food was amazing, staff professional and friendly, good quick..."

Tracy Oxborough

"Lovely food, attentive staff and good atmosphere. Definitely will meet up again there with friends for catch..."

Jennifer Unite

"Lovely birthday meal with the family today ~ everyone enjoyed the food and the staff were lovely. Thank you so much for making my special vegan meal..."

Laura Helen Beck

"Always love the cutter. Everything I eat is always delicious. Love the location and the view and The Cutter helped me decide to move to Ely 5 years..."

Hayley Mason

"Great location good food and beer at sensible..."

Des Wade

"Had sandwiches here last Friday for lunch, then booked for the evening, fantastic fish and chips, also went Saturday evening, had ham and eggs. All..."

Lesley Young

"We took a party of 16 today, made up of our lunch club regulars, before a trip to the panto. The food was perfect, and the staff were so welcoming..."

Centre At St Paul's

"Omg heaven on earth. Always love this place. Never..."

Andy Watkinson

"Lovely place to take in the views of the river. Excellent food. Lovely..."

Louise Grist

"Lovely pub, gorgeous food, fantastic staff! Highly..."

Katy Pain

"Great friendly place with excellent food :-) look forward to coming again..."

Brian Bell

"Good food and service, just don't have a Sunday roast, over priced for processed meat and frozen roast..."

Steve Scott

"Lovely food and a very nice restaurant..."

Kevin Law

"A regular venue to meet for lunch with..."

Rosalyn Barton

"What a wonderful family friendly policy the Cutter has...."

Nik Sargent

"Really liked it here 1st time visiting. Beautiful spot along the river. Great choices on the menu, all our dishes were delicious. I look forward to..."

katrina peck

"We wanted to have lunch by the river and we found this lovely old pub. The bar itself is fashioned on a boat and is really unique. The staff was..."

Lana Walker

"The Cutter Inn is a modern-style pub, beautifully set along the riverbank in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Very pleasant (if limited) elevated outside..."

Thomas Müthing (theviolinproject.de)

"We popped in on the off chance and the staff where so accommodating and nothing was to much trouble. I must say that the food was outstanding and..."

Sid Daniels

"On holiday, we stopped for a ploughman's. We did order the ploughman's (small £10) very nice and tasty. We had bit of a wait, but you can't rush..."

Burt Weedon

"First time visit & milust say, it was quite nice! Staff were friendly. Lots of people outside, but we sat in. Nice atmosphere, probably would have..."

Jac's

"I love this pub on the River Ouse in beautiful Ely. Great selection of pump beers, bottled lagers and wines. Helpful and friendly staff have always..."

Jo Phillips

"Quite expensive, but food I had was absolutely delicious. Great to see actual car park, especially for a venue so close to water. Lovely pub and..."

Julia Lewis-West

"Tried the new afternoon tea here today. Absolutely incredible! Clearly putting time and effort into getting it right - looked amazing and was an..."

Nick & Emma Warner

"We tried Fish and Chips with Crushed Peas and Tartar Sauce, sea bream and pork belly. And mushroom brushetta for starter and sticky toffee pudding..."

Div Manickam

"Lovely restaurant with nice views over the River Great Ouse. Service was excellent and the food came quickly. Good choice of food and our steaks were..."

Steven Feather

"It's been 20+ years since my last visit here and it's still a lively pub. It's changed over the years but has maintained its unique atmosphere. The..."

Jim Elburn

"Great food, great service. Super pub. Lovely steak and Ale Pie and a pint..."

Tafka Wac

"Stopped by for Sunday lunch in the bar area. Cosy pub with restaurant. Huge portion. I had the fish and chips with melt in the mouth batter. Husband..."

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