Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

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Updated January 05, 2025

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The White Swan

4.7

4.7 (300)

£25 and under

British

Woodnewton

About the restaurant

The White Swan Woodnewton is a multi award winning gastro pub serving a popular menu with quality dishes for everyone's taste - from burger and pizza through to tapas, Greek, Chinese & Mexican dishes.
The White Swan was built in 1790 and has had a £150,000 refurbishment inside and out to create a contemporary space whilst retaining the history of the building.

Best Village Pub & Restaurant 2023 - East of England
Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Winner 2023
Northamptonshire Family Friendly Pub Of The Year 2021 & 2022
Best Gourmet Dining Restaurant & Village Pub - Northamptonshire 2020

Top review

Susan

Dined 2 days ago

Party of 5 + dog (bonus to be able to include him) to celebrate a Birthday with the fam. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, at no point were we rushed and our server Emily R was so good humoured (patient!) and friendly (she cannot go to France, Britain needs her!), bar staff ab fab too.! Genuinely couldn't do enough for us. Have been a couple of times with my husband and always a very good experience, so had every confidence booking a larger party. Food was just outstanding, as always - we had various starters, all well presented, then mains except me (I had another starter as I knew the plates are generous and wanted to squeeze in a desert!) Smoked salmon starter was beautiful, the crispy mushrooms were the best my husband has ever had and the scotch egg was a massive hit with my B-I-L. The mains were all beautifully cooked and presented from the mussels, to the Philly Steakburger and the Kebab Combo went down a storm with the boys! Could've left it there to be fair, but no, we were all determined to try a desert... and they were all to die for... my nephew had the Fairground Cart... I genuinely think he thought he was dreaming when it came out... proper showstopper! The rest of us tried the Sundaes... awsome! We had a very fun night and the staff really made it for us... we were the last out and they were still smiling. Highly recommend and WE. WILL. BE. BACK!! Probably a threat, but definitely a promise ; ) Would really like to to sit and enjoy the garden in Spring/Summer... Thanks guys x

Kibou Cambridge

4.6

4.6 (33)

£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!

Top review

Simon

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Very finely cooked dishes, we mainly had sharing plates and the raw scallops were to die for. Young waitress Bea was superb, great advice and so attentive. Atmosphere could maybe have been improved with more appropriate Japanese music instead of the standard pop which at times was too noisy. Visiting Cambridge and will definitely seek out other Kibou restaurants elsewhere.

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The Grantchester Green Man

4.5

4.5 (125)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The Grantchester Green Man encompasses the warmth and charm of a quintessential British Pub, paired with a menu that covers all tastes. Conveniently situated on the outskirts of Cambridge and Grantchester Meadows, it is the perfect destination venue for all kind of get togethers and celebrations.

Along with our restaurant and bar, The Grantchester Green Man also boasts an amazing terrace and garden area for guests to enjoy a more casual dining experience in stunning surroundings with external bar and grill.

Dogs are very welcome in our bar, terrace and garden areas.

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Conrad

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food. Friendly service. An all round wonderful experience. I would highly recommend a visit!

The Dining Room at Poets House

4.4

4.4 (524)

£26 to £40

British

Ely

About the restaurant

Our Dining Room, Writing Room, Courtyard Garden and Sonnet Lounge restaurant are the perfect places to catch up with friends or colleagues. We are open daily for dining with food being served from 9 am - 8.45 pm, and drinks until late.

Whether it's our breakfast menu, weekday lunch, or dinner, The Poet's House stunning decor, wonderful dishes, and first-class service guarantee an unforgettable dining experience

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Gill

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Wonderful service - the staff simply cannot do enough for you - very friendly and attentive, without being intrusive. The food was delicious and in generous portions. Highly rated!

George

4.3

4.3 (271)

£25 and under

Pub

Keyston

About the restaurant

A charming village pub nestled in the heart of Spaldwick village on the unspoiled greenbelt of Cambridgeshire. This traditional, local pub offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our rustic, country setting. Our alfresco courtyard is the perfect oasis for any passing visitor or returning local. Take in the views of the rolling hills under our pergola or sit street side as you watch the world pass by, both are perfect with a drink in hand.

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Leigh

Dined on Jan 11, 2025

Food was amazing, fresh, hot when it arrived. Pub was very busy with a large function on, this didn’t effect service at all. Menu choices are good, , we enjoyed our meal on sat eve so much we returned sunday for roast!

The Willow Tree

4.2

4.2 (448)

£26 to £40

English

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Discover this beautiful hidden gem in the Cambridgeshire countryside. The Willow Tree is a charming, unique and independent pub restaurant for all seasons with many beautiful spaces to enjoy. The charming restaurant offers a beautiful ambience, featuring an open fire, candle lit tables, and floral displays. In the gorgeous Willow garden you will discover eight magical fairy lit dining domes with Dyson heaters for a dining experience with a difference (Domes can only be booked direct online at www.thewillowtreebourn.com).
A large Teepee is situated in our Secret Meadow, also available to book all year round for private hire events, Serving a delectable dining menu with seasonal updates. Sundays Roasts served on Sundays. 'Little Willow' children's menu available. All dishes created rom scratch from high quality fresh ingredients that are as lovely, kind and as local as can be. Many gluten free options, always features dairy free, vegan and vegetarian options too. Dog friendly too.

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Mary

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

First Xmas day lunch out and enjoyed it. The staff were lovely and welcoming.

Turkuaz Social Cambridge

4.2

4.2 (58)

£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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Pat

Dined 6 days ago

The food and service were incredible. Will definitely be back

The Anchor Pub

4.1

4.1 (630)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

(We unfortunately cannot reserve our terrace tables, any bookings will have a table reserved inside although guests are more than welcome to sit at a table on our riverside terrace if one is available upon arrival)

Set on the bank of the beautiful river Cam in the historic city of Cambridge, The Anchor pub, dining room & river terrace is a stone’s throw away from the world famous Queens college & its stunning Mathematical Bridge.

We serve fresh seasonal food using locally sourced ingredients, cask conditioned real ales, craft beers, wines from a carefully chosen innovative wine list. We provide friendly knowledgeable & relaxed service in picturesque surroundings.

Escape to our dining room where you can guarantee a fabulous view or experience al fresco dining overlooking the river during the summer months.

Why not spend an afternoon or the evening with us, take a punt on the river then enjoy a meal with us either before or after

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Amy

Dined on Jan 11, 2025

Table for two as a couple weekend away. Amazing food. I had steak sandwich partner had burger. Most amazing flavours and the desserts were delicious. Staff friendly downstairs and up. Will be coming again

The Orator

4.1

4.1 (494)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Nothing delights quite like The Orator, serving up contemporary British food, cocktails, beer and wine. Set in a stunning Victorian gothic venue with high ceilings bathed in swathes of natural light.

We can offer private dining for up to 20 in our private Dining Room used to host guests of the Cambridge Union Society, recently including Dua Lipa and Robert de Niro. For larger groups, we have a number of different rooms throughout the venue to cater for any occasion.
Speak to our events team at enquiries@theoratorcambridge.co.uk for more information on all private hire options.

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Madeleine

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

The food and cocktails were delicious, but what made this evening so special were the staff (our waitress was particularly fabulous, so wish I'd got her name) and the overall atmosphere. Gorgeous seating, lovely furniture, a variety of areas to eat, drink and socialise. The history of the building and pictures on the wall were a great talking point. The ability to play the piano, just made it! We will be back. Thanks so much :-)

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Red Lion - Grantchester

4.0

4 (2456)

£25 and under

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

We are at our heart a pub. This is a place where you can stop for a while, eat delicious food and drink in the atmosphere.

Set in the beautiful village of Grantchester, our picture perfect, thatch roofed pub is a 2 minute walk from The Grantchester Meadows and a lovely 40 minute stroll along The Cam from Cambridge.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious Sunday roast at the Red Lion. Highly recommended. Service was excellant. Thank you. Will definitely be back again soon.

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