Castle Inn in Cambridge

No fue una gran noche. El personal del bar es bastante grosero y algunos de ellos borrachos tienden a servir a sus clientes habituales primero que nadie. Calentadores que no funcionan en el jardín trasero, que estaba lleno de bandejas de ceniza sucias y, en general, simplemente sucio y sin cuidado. No recomendaría, lo siento. Yo seguiría caminando en la ciudad cerca del río, que tiene una selección mucho mejor de lugares decentes para beber.

Fab chilli after the half marathon very busy but still good service 👌

Amazing roast dinner - really really delicious. Chilled vibe.

We visited this place on a Saturday afternoon, and it was rather quiet. We were looking forward to a more bustling environment, but maybe it was because they had just opened. The staff member was quite friendly. You had to place your order at the counter and help yourself to the cutlery. There were no additional service charges, so it was acceptable. We had a Castle Burger, which was quite filling and tasted alright. We also had fish and chips, but the chips were way too salty. We couldn’t finish them because of that. Overall, it was quite affordable. In terms of atmosphere, it wasn’t really what we expected from a pub. The food could also use some improvement.

Black Rock Pub Trying to review all of the Cambridge pubs therefore entered this pub. It looks like a place with old history. So I always thought that it's just a boring one and two veg British pub. My bad. I took it back. It's a pub that is doing something different. Black Rock Grill. It's very important in my opinion. There are so many pubs, you need to have something unique that makes customers remember and return for you. Got a steak that was much cheaper than Kobe on the same street. Couldn't compare as Kobe is a fine dining restaurant while the Castle Inn is a pub. But still, the steak tasted good. No strange taste or smell. A rump steak but tasted like a fillet to me. One of the good things is that customers can choose their side. The side is not default. Healthy(salad) or crispy(fries). Either is not expensive. The environment is clean. The staff was nice. Toilets are roomy and clean. I will come back to try other items on the menu. See you around!

Not surprising this place was quiet on an otherwise busy Saturday in Cambridge, considering the condescending manner in which we were met and treated by the chap behind the bar, who loved the sound of his own voice more than providing decent hospitality. Food ok, drinks expensive, nice tunes. Wouldn’t return, plenty of excellent venues nearby with staff who know their manners ;)

Nos detuvimos para comer algo antes de nuestro largo viaje de regreso a Leeds. Eran alrededor de la 1 pm en un domingo a la hora del almuerzo. Me dijeron que habría una espera de 45 minutos para la comida, aunque el lugar no parecía tan ocupado. Solo habíamos pedido 5 porciones de papas fritas sucias. ¿45 minutos para patatas? Por lo tanto, pedimos algunas bebidas más (otras tres rondas mientras esperamos). Tuvimos que esperar unos increíbles 55 minutos antes de que nuestra comida fuera entregada. La comida era agradable para ser justo, sin embargo, a £ 10 por comida, era £ 50 para cinco lotes de patatas fritas con algunos bits en la parte superior. Fui por la panza de cerdo como se muestra. Tenga en cuenta que si intenta pedir y pagar en su mesa, tiene que dar propinas ANTES de recibir su comida o cualquier servicio. Sin embargo, no está seguro de por qué se daría propina antes de sus comidas, parece ser una práctica común en Cambridge. Creo que es como un "impuesto turístico". Recuerdo en los viejos tiempos donde solo dabas propinas cuando recibías servicio de mesa y buen servicio de mesa en eso. Este no es el caso en Cambridge. Las cenas del domingo se veían bien y olían divino, yo daría una oportunidad la próxima vez en Cambridge si tenemos más tiempo.

Always great food and drinks at The Castle, good times

Long time visitor, the new at-table ordering is fast and convenient and the new menu is good food in good quantities. Staff remain polite and helpful, and the online booking system worked well. Given the relative ease of nearby parking compared with some town centre pubs, it's a good option.

The Castle Inn is a well-located pub with nice ambient and median food. The pub is surprisingly spacious, with large tables on the second floor. It is also cozy and comfortable, and I especially enjoyed the old-fashioned ambient music selection. Ordering is done through a website, which is intuitive but has no Google Pay (typing card is required). Service was fast but I think a little bit overpriced (not above the standard though). The classic burger is median and fries could be better, but I would say they are good. The place has a large selection of beers but I did not recognise any known one (I am still getting used to UK beer). Overall, my experience at the Castle Inn was good and I would be happy returning to it.

If you want a good pint in a good (proper) pub 👍

Tuvimos una cena aquí el sábado por la noche, todos disfrutamos del personal era amable, cerveza excelente, excepto efectivo o tarjeta Lo cual fue genial. Todos disfrutamos de nuestra comida El filete de rabadilla era genial, y el chile era bueno. El otro filete estaba genial, todos disfrutamos de nuestra comida gracias al chef. Solo una cosa fue la forma en que se configuró el menú. Comería aquí de nuevo.

Great pub, but probably not enough staff as service was slow, though maybe it was unexpectedly busy.

Great pub, great food but the beer is best. a short stroll from the city centre... highly recommended x

I took the nachos. The taste was good but the portion was a bit small for the price.

Fui a cenar el domingo (también conocido como almuerzo), comí carne asada. Deliciosa. Buenos Yorkshire, patatas, verduras asadas y col. Gravy vino en un bote pequeño como debería. Mis amigos tenían pescado con papas fritas, hamburguesa de la semana y pensaban que eran buenos. Personal amable y agradable que se preocupó. Recomiendo.

Excellent selection of beers on tap, and the burgers are always good.

Classic location and classic pub.

Great roasts in cambridge! Generous portions, huge yourshires. Good amount of veggies and amazing smoked cauliflower cheese! Highly recommend

Great range of beer but pricey.

Great service . Food is second to none . I had the black rock fillet steak and it doesnt disapoint. For a relaxed atmosphere in a historic building the castle inn is perfect . Run by local people for the people , alex has made the experience faultless. Keep up the good work guys and I will be seeing you soon especially now I have my loyalty card. 😊

Good to see the place is open afain. Nice pint of Broadside.

Best veggie burger my sister's ever had! Also £10 burger Wednesdays good value.

Used this pub as a stop-off before & after a Robyn Hitchcock gig at the Portland Arms. A good range of well-kept Adnams beers are on offer. Food, too, although I didn't try any.

Very cozy place with good quality food. Wide range of beer collection. Fried chicken burger is really great, give it a chance.

Era un sábado por la tarde muy lluvioso, así que fue genial encontrar este pub en el camino de regreso al coche. Genial tener una pinta de cerveza decente con un tazón de patatas fritas para secar y hacer las últimas yardas al coche.

We had a steak and fajitas cooked ourselves on the black rock stone grill, the quality of the food was excellent and great value as well.

Outstanding pub with excellent food. Love the cask and draft beers they are offering. But best is their signature blackstone dishes. You have the choice of three different meets. You get 2 side dishes and your choice of sauce. Very reasonable price. Close to downtown and outdoor seating available.

Came in for a couple burgers and a beer with a friend, service was great, staff were very friendly and helpful, food was fantastic, the Castle FC burger was delicious, the chef cooked it and the skin on fries and perfection, sticky toffee pudding was great

Me alegro de que el Castle Inn fue capaz de acomodarnos para una reunión de 45 aniversario. La habitación privada, para nuestro uso, era genial y la bienvenida cálida. Todo estaba bien pensado, con la comida llegando caliente y delicioso. El trabajo que se dedicó a asegurar que nuestra celebración fuera un éxito se debió al equipo de Castle Inn. La interacción con nuestros organizadores fue amistosa, con todas nuestras peticiones atendidas. Tuvimos una gran reunión, que fue en gran parte debido a la gestión y chefs en el castillo. ¡Volveremos!

Absolutamente brillantes anfitriones para nuestro evento de reunión de 48 años para mí y mis viejos amigos estudiantes - la gestión Hayley y Jez eran tan increíblemente servicial y acogedor, el espacio proporcionado y la comida eran simplemente perfecto : ) )

Excellent very helpful staff. Good beer.

Only stayed for a couple of drinks. Lovely little garden out back. Good drinks range.

Great pub with a nice selection of Adnams ales. Lovely garden at the back too

Amazing experience for dining out and great value for money

Loved the castle burger and a pint of coke. Spot on. Good for family vibes gang*

The food is ok but it's more style over substance and not value for money. Not a fan of the hot stone platter as it keeps the food too hot for way too long. The beers are kept nicely so it's a good place to sit and drink. Spacious rear garden and some is under cover and on different levels. The bar is pretty much unchanged over the last 10 years or so which means it's a nice drinking pub with lots of nooks and crannies.

We enjoyed it here. We had dinner in one of the cabins in the nice beer garden behind the pub. The halloumi and chips was good. Service was fast. The Aperol Spritz might have been a bit stronger but is was fine for me. I passed through the indoor part and the air seemed stuffy. I wouldn't dare eat here indoors for fear of lack of ventilation.

Friendly pub, good service. There is now a much better choice of food again. 😊 The food was tasty and well presented. They have even brought back the fish finger sandwich although it's been upgraded into a bun, given a corny name and now 4x the price! Lovely to sit outside in good weather and a great atmosphere inside.

Really nice pub but unfortunately the bar staff really let it down,we was being told off by bar staff because we was drinking at the bar, which was really surprising as I've been a regular in many pubs since my teen years and always stood by the bar drinking and chatting with friends as that is why we go to a PUB and that's how the British people have done for years. I could understand if we was in covid but those days are well behind us,I could also understand if other punters couldn't get to the bar but this was not the case,just felt we was getting talked down to and wasn't welcomed,shame as I'm sure plenty of other pubs would welcome us.

We generally visit once a month or every six weeks for a casual sandwich and chips lunch with friends. When we visited on Saturday 13 April we found the menu had changed. The fish finger sandwich option had disappeared to be replaced with a fish finger burger. We asked where the sandwiches had gone but no satisfactory reply just that they had changed the menu. So we ordered the fish finger burger. What a rip off. Almost double the price but two fish fingers in the cheapest burger bun, a slice of unripe inedible tomato and the thinnest sliver of pickle and I think I had a finger sized portion of lettuce! My friend had minute steak with chips and let's face it the minute steak should have been entitled 'minute' as the dish was nearly all chips! We shall not be visiting again as when I was asked how we had enjoyed our meal and we replied not a patch on the previous tasty sandwich (which had came with a small salad) there was no comment and no interest.

As usual this review is based on food quality, staff attitude, atmosphere and local-standard value for money: pub serving good food - simple menu. They claim to have the best beer garden in town (it’s indeed a nice one). Over the last twenty years I have been travelling for business (and not) reason and I have discovered a lot about the world of catering. All my reviews are for restaurants.

A larger selection of different beers, which the kind waiter told us is regularly available elsewhere. Towards the evening there were fewer people and a bad atmosphere. We drank one beer and left.

Been a regular for years and years. Great pub, a proper pub. Good selection of drinks and the return of a menu is well received. Really nice atmosphere and good team on the bar.

Fairly good. I'm sure you can become really good, but experience tells me you'll never notice that I updated my review in response to your reply.

The door way is too short! Hurt myself on the way in by banging my head, they have a “mind your head” sign on the inside of the shop, but NOT the outside. This pub is a health and safety hazard.

I held my Hen Day meal upstairs here last week. They were very accommodating considering there were 23 of us! Big shout out to Alex and Jez who were both very helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend the Castle for a venue for your group dinner. There is a very good (paid) council-run car park right next door.

We have been there a couple of times and it is always a nice experience. The food was great and they have a nice beer selection. We will be back next time we are in Cambridge.

Fantastic gathering place , great drinks and food A must visit while in Cambridge

A warm and welcoming pub with great service and reasonably priced meals. The staff are efficient, friendly and great in remembering personal preferences on subsequent visits, in particular Fin who is always happy to help.

It was my first visit to this beautiful place. Very quirky, interesting interior, good selection of drinks, even nonalcoholic ones too. There is enough space to accommodate groups, but I would say book in advance. There is a back garden too. Parking is not available but you could park at the castle parking which is few steps away

We just went in for a hot drink on the way back to where we had parked our car. The Pimm's Hot Toddy is highly recommended for warming the cockles of your heart! We didn't eat but the menu looked good with plenty of vegetarian options. Although the pub is on different levels there is plenty of room for wheelchairs as you enter the Inn.

Surprisingly nice Adnams pub tucked just north of the city centre close to the Cambs Museum. Like the beer range, a change from the usual without being a craft mecca mostly vegan friendly beers apart from the cask as usual with this brewer. Had appetizers to graze which were readily available as a vgn option so top marks for that. The 2 Team members serving was the best plus point, very lovely and helpful , would return again when in these parts

This turned out to be a very good choice because it was close to the car park and served dinner early so that we could get to a concert in time. The restaurant gradually filled up and became really buzzy. The service was friendly and efficient. The traditional pub fare was enjoyed by all four of us. The fish and chips were good and it was lovely to have a choice of peas, mushy peas or salad. The chicken Kiev and sausage and mash were also enjoyed. The bar was interesting with ‘Dispensary’ written above. Intrigued, I left intending to find out more about the history of this old building.

Stopped for lunch and a beer. Always a good selection of beers available here. I had the ploughman's plus board and it was really tasty.

Went for lunch with work colleagues and was very disappointed in the food. Service was good, very friendly, but the food was just not good! I ordered the chicken burger and the piece of chicken was very fatty and overcooked. The fries were not hot.

Wonderful traditional pub with a great unpretentious atmosphere and the best barman ever. We were completely bowled over by Finn behind the bar, he recommended some fantastic ipa's and had great conversation. He seriously made our visit special ! It was my first time in the Castle Inn and it won't be my last. Thanks Finn

Great choice of beer. Food selection is a bit more limited (basically just burgers).

Castle Inn … thank you for providing a fantastic space to accommodate 15 people for our Christmas party from EACH charity. We were greeted with tables beautifully decorated. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Comfortable seating with lots of space to host games in between courses. We all had a traditional Christmas dinner wether it was turkey / vegetarian or vegan options. Everyone was catered for to the highest quality. All freshly cooked served piping hot with plenty of yummy gravy!! Nothing was too much trouble. The venue was very clean, including the loos. This will now be our traditional Christmas outing with out a doubt. Thank you to the Castle Inn , the talented chef and the amazing staff that made our party sparkle ✨

Fine. No more, no less. OK for meeting up for a pint. Food was mediocre.

My team went to the Castle for our Christmas lunch and it was incredible. Jez and Alex on the bar were so attentive and took great care of us. The kitchen were incredible and the food was delicious. Despite the fact the pub was busy and there was another big group we were taken care of so well! Amazing team, food and experience! I would highly recommend.

Stopped by for some lunch as recommended by a friend and they were spot on!! Generous portions and great tasting. Can't say too much about the atmosphere as we were there for an early lunch (first ones through the door!!). Bar staff were very helpful and friendly. Would recommend for sure.

Food was lovely, staff were very good too! Was a touch loud sat next to the speaker but staff managed the music well. Great price for lunch would recommend highly.

Lovely sunny beer garden and the burgers were very excellent!

An ideal place for dinner & drinks with friends! Easy to book a reservation, very convenient ordering, fast service, affordable prices and great tasting food! Full value for money! :) :D

Good food and good value for money

Delicious, fantastic Sunday roast. Good atmosphere and service. Will definitely come again.

I did not eat but drank a few beers, all Adnams, they used to have guest beers years ago.

Great local pub with food, sip and paint parties have been fun.

On a hot summers night we met as a very large group in the beer garden. Ordered food and wine on line and behold it came out quickly. Well run and great choice of ales and lagers

Really lovely pub with great food and beer. Staff were friendly. Can't ask for more really. Will certainly be back.

This pub is quite popular among the locals. I highly recommend trying their sweet potato dirty fries; they are incredibly delicious. Both the cider and beer are also tasty options.

I've visited The Castel Inn for the Paint Club event. Old-fashioned building been refurbished. Looks brilliant. Very atmospheric!

Delicious veggy Sunday roast, thank you 😊

Just a nice place for a drink with friends in the evening. Decent pub with lovely staff and a relaxed atmosphere. We did not eat here so cannot comment on the food.

Did not sit inside - to be honest it seemed to lack character. Outside was ok - lots of tables and chairs outside, some under cover.

We have always enjoyed visits to the Castle. Most recently we popped in for lunch on a Sunday. I am not always the biggest fan of a roast in a pub, but saw someone else having it and it looked great, so we ordered the same. There was a great variety of veg, the meat was good, nice Yorkie and potatoes. They have a decent beer range from Adnams and I thought the prices were reasonable for Cambridge. The lady running the place was very friendly and efficient which is lovely to see.

Superb Adnams beer choices and lovely pub inside, big upstairs, and nice beer garden. Food a bit limited, only burgers or nachos when I went.

Lovely old pub with great atmosphere

Good selection of beer and Gin.

Good alternative beet and cider selection

Quick delicious food. A great castle burger with squid and wings is my recommendation. Food only took 10 minutes and the waiter was nice and welcoming.

Plenty of seating inside and out. Good beer selection and excellent location.

Just amazing beautiful staff beautiful place with outside and indoor seating areas

I cannot compliment the staff here enough. We were on a school trip today and visited the castle hill. They let our children use the toilets and refilled loads of water bottles for us. So kind and helpful. We will be coming back for a visit to the pub to enjoy the food very soon.

Great beer selection, pub grub, spacious for large groups and quiet social drinks alike. Service is usually slow whether it’s busy or quiet, but no big deal unless you are in a rush.

handy place to nip in for the loo

Nice pub with some great beers. EDIT: Sorry, forgot to add, 'also great staff'.

We were a late walk in for the Sunday carvery having been booked for a roast in a different pub which no longer did them but failed to notify us. We were not disappointed, both had the lamb which chef informed us he’d cooked overnight & was possibly the best lamb I’ve eaten.

Conveniently next to the Framingham castle. Stopped in for lunch after touring the castle. Staff were friendly and attentive. The meals were great. Large portions and tasty.

Decided to visit the newly opened Castle Inn for Sunday Lunch today. This wonderful old pub is under new custodianship and we were glad to see that although it’s been given a fresh coat of paint and tidied up, it still retains all of it’s old charm. The Sunday roast carvery and the sticky toffee pudding were excellent as was the service and atmosphere. We used to come here quite often when it was an Adnam’s pub but we stopped visiting a few years ago when the food went down hill. We didn’t sample the beer as we don’t drink these days but if it’s anything like the beer at the Alex and the Portland Arms which Hayley and Steve are also custodians of, I’m pretty sure it will be good. We will definitely be returning in the near future to sample the burgers.

I didn't visit. However I just learned that the pub was once owned by John Halsey, who played Barry Wom (Barrington Womble) in Eric Idle and Neil Innes' brilliant Beatles parody "All You Need is Cash." Barry was "The Rutles" drummer. So that's reason enough to go.

This is my third visit to this pub, due to being introduced to a local Games Night at this location. My experiences have been great, the staff are very welcoming, and even helped to clarify so confusion I had with the kitchen opening times. With the pub having a very cosy feel, it's the kind of place I have found nice to relax in, and I would definitely recommend people come here. I feel home...

This is our second visit and the staff and the food excellent also the friendly service a good selection o beers some are not the run of the mill a great change to be enjoyed we will definitely return

Jasmin does a fantastic pour! I liked my Ease Up with little foam - and she was bang on! Friendly great service. Castle Inn is lucky to have her. Thanks Jasmin!

Was in Cambridge for the day and stumbled across this gem. Popped in around 2ish Friday afternoon for a rest stop and had a warm greeting. Nice clean and welcoming and was surprised by the good quality German beer selection and at a reasonable price. Unfortunately we had an appointment elsewhere but would have definitely stayed for more. Will be on the list for my next visit for a drink and bite to eat.

We went today and were so welcomed (pub and food also lovely). Staff went out of their way to accommodate us and even cooked food when their kitchen had just shut. Thanks to them it was a really great afternoon.

Esta fue mi primera visita al Castle Inn durante un buen tiempo y fue bueno ver su atención por los detalles con respecto a mantener la seguridad de COVID. Nos quedamos una ronda al aire libre en una zona protegida. Tienen una buena selección de Ale de Adnam, así como otras lagers tradicionales. Además, pedí un solo trago de espresso, pero me dijeron que no sirven café. Eso es un poco extraño.

A really good find, hadn't been here for years and forgot have spacious it is. Home made burgers are great and the chilli was really tasty too.

What a find. Well conditioned beer and home made food. The burgers which were all home made were just delicious. Well worth a visit. Thanks guys!