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Festive Afternoon Teas - The Dining Room at Poets House, Ely, Cambridgeshire

The Dining Room at Poets House

4.4
4.4
526 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    01353 887777
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    .
  • Catering
    All reservations must be pre-booked - seating area is available in The Dining Room, Writing Room and outside in our courtyard area. Current menus are online.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Writing Room and Boardroom are the perfect venues for a celebration!
  • Neighborhood
    Ely
  • Parking details
    There is an abundance of on street parking surrounding the hotel, or at St Mary"s Street, or Barton Road Public Car Parks which are a short walk from the hotel. We will be happy to provide directions if required.
  • Public transit
    There are bus stops along St Mary Street a short walk from the hotel. Ely Train Station is approximately 15 minutes walk, or a short taxi journey.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dining Room at Poets House offers a charming dining experience with "wonderful service" and "delicious food" that includes generous portions. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and the "lovely atmosphere." Highlights include the Salmon Wellington, steak and chips, and a delightful Sunday roast. Consistently "high quality" food and drinks make it a favorite spot for celebrations and returning visits.

526 Reviews
  1. Daniela

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner in a comfortable, beautifully decorated setting, with friendly and attentive staff.

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  2. Philip

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared a delicious meal at Poets House. Cooking was to a high standard and all our dishes were excellent. Our only point for improvement would be to the dessert menu which wasn’t quite as good as the other items, but it’s a minor point. Recommend.

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  3. Janet

    Cambridge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall atmosphere and seating were great, our waitress was friendly and attentive and the food was very good. Couldn’t fault anything. We’ll definitely come back

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  4. Gill

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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!

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  5. Katherine

    Cambridge

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took a while to get served in the bar. Lovely waitress in the restaurant. The Salmon wellington was amazing. Potatoes were good. Broccoli was too hard though. The ginger cake and ice cream was delicious. Enjoyed the Tempranillo red wine and the Pornstar martini cocktail.
    The Dining Room at Poets HouseResponded on December 22, 2024
    Katherine, thank you for sharing your experience with us at Poets! The team will be delighted to read your kind words, we’re proud of our team and their dedication to providing excellent service. I hope we can welcome you back for meal soon! Kindest Regards, Ella

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  6. Janet

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the Festive Menu of Roast Turkey followed by Gingerbread Cake. Very impressed, all well cooked & tasty. Fresh ingredients. Excellent service in a lovely setting. Reasonable priced.
    The Dining Room at Poets HouseResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you Janet for choosing to dine with us! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients to create delicious home cooked dishes. Our team works hard to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, they will love reading your kind words. I hope we can welcome you back to Poets soon!

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  7. Heather

    Cambridge

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was not expecting a Sunday roast some of which I believe had been put together from catering packs. Certainly the turkey had not been carved from an in-house roasted bird. I cook all our meals using fresh ingredients so this meal was a real disappointment. The food was perfectly edible but not what we had expected from such a plush establishment. Unfortunately we were there to celebrate our son’s birthday and it fell somewhat flat. We won’t be booking a table here again.
    The Dining Room at Poets HouseResponded on December 22, 2024
    Thank you Heather for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet our high standards. We appreciate your comments about the Sunday roast, and I hope you spoke to one of the team at the time. I am sure you can see from the rest of our reviews, we always receive such fantastic comments about our roasts. Please be assured that we always use fresh, quality ingredients and not catering packs! I do hope that you will give us a second chance in the future. Kindest Regards, Ella

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  8. Richard

    London

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food the steak and chips is really good. I’d come back.
    The Dining Room at Poets HouseResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you Richard for your kind words! It was a pleasure to welcome you to Poets and I hope we can welcome you back soon for another meal.

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  9. Sharon

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable dining experience. Lunch very good value. Service very good.
    The Dining Room at Poets HouseResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your loyalty and custom and we looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another lovely meal!

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  10. Mark

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have now been here twice, first time in the bar and then in the dining room. Both times were perfect with attentive and friendly staff and all menus served in both locations. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to returning in the summer to experience the garden area which looks really inviting.
    The Dining Room at Poets HouseResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is great to know that the staff were attentive on both of your visits, their hard-work certainly does pay off! We can't wait to welcome you back in the summer so you can enjoy are beautiful garden!

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The Dining Room at Poets House is rated 4.4 stars by 526 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Dining Room at Poets House

40 -44 ST MARY'S STREET, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EY

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ely
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is an abundance of on street parking surrounding the hotel, or at St Mary"s Street, or Barton Road Public Car Parks which are a short walk from the hotel. We will be happy to provide directions if required.
  • Public transit
    There are bus stops along St Mary Street a short walk from the hotel. Ely Train Station is approximately 15 minutes walk, or a short taxi journey.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    .
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01353 887777
  • Catering
    All reservations must be pre-booked - seating area is available in The Dining Room, Writing Room and outside in our courtyard area. Current menus are online.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Writing Room and Boardroom are the perfect venues for a celebration!
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