Clarendon Arms in Cambridge

Good traditional food in a typical atmosphere

not too bad a meal. It was a nice approach to a Sunday roast having the smoked brisket. Roast potatoes were gorgeous. Overall presentation did lack a bit and you could feel a kitchen wasn’t on form that day but the overall food on the plate was not bad at all, just a shame as you can see the dish could of been stunning. Only a star away from five stars as I prefer my beef rare, and my vegetables a bit more forthcoming. lovely staff who opened up about their story. good luck to you all.

We ate very well - excellent Sunday roast - typical restaurant and very friendly staff

Lovely little pub with very friendly staff (thank you Karla). One of the most tasty Sunday roasts I have ever tried!

Made a booking for 6 adults and a child for Sunday lunch knowing that work such a big party we would struggle to find somewhere to accommodate us. They confirmed they could do half an hour later than we asked for not when we turned up they apologised but said they didn't confirm the booking in their diary and didn't have a table for us. Sorry didn't cut it. They didn't even seam bothered

Shabby. We booked for a party of 7 for Sunday lunch. Email from pub stated they couldn't do 2pm as asked but could do 2:30pm. We arrived to be told they hadn't confirmed the booking their end and therefore we didn't have a table. Very poor service wouldn't recommend. Very small cramped pub. We eventually got fitted in at The Chop House which turned out to be our out this world for food and service.

We arranged a family gathering for a Sunday roast at the Clarendon. We started with 10, ended up with 24 of us - pretty much taking over the whole pub. Caleb was brilliant helping us arrange everything, preordering made it run smoothly and we were all served in good time. Everyone said how delicious the food was, a really outstanding dinner and a very memorable occasion. Thank you!

Lovely pub with friendly staff and yummy food. Spent an afternoon here. We both had great food and felt so welcomed and looked after in a relaxed environment. It’s small and friendly.

Went because of the good reviews. It was the worst Sunday roast I think I’ve ever had. Rick hard potatoes, watery sweet potato, burnt dry cauliflower with no cheese, aunt bessy Yorkshire, and soft beef but weird taste. Never again, at least I won’t be wondering what it’s like there anymore I suppose.

Had heard really good things about the Sunday roasts at the Clarendon Arms, so was looking forward to eating there today. Booked online a few days ago, and then phoned to confirm as I didn't receive a response to the online booking. Today, I phoned at 2.30 (at the time of our booking) to advise the staff that we were going to be five or ten minutes late. "Don't worry," said the guy on the phone. "That's no problem." Still not sure why he didn't tell me then that they'd overbooked and didn't have a table for us, whatever time we arrived. When we got there we were offered the opportunity to eat our lunch sitting in a row at a shelf and facing a wall, but that wasn't exactly the convivial atmosphere we had in mind for Sunday lunch. We were also offer free 'half pints' as compensation. We declined that offer as well. By all means book, but make sure you have a back-up.

Not the best roast. It was ok. But a bit underwhelming. We were all left hungry by the small portion. Meat was good but the veg wasn’t great. Better spend your money elsewhere or cook your own. The dessert was overpriced and small portion.

Lovely small pub with a charming atmosphere. The Sunday roast was delicious with soft beef. The staff were warm and friendly. Highly recommend but book in advance as it will be full on Sunday probably.

He gently and lovingly took my clarry virginity. What a gentleman. I love JT! <3

Excellent place for late night Sunday meal. Brilliant cooking and very friendly service. The dogs loved it too

We went there for the Sunday roast and it did not disappoint. Although it was different from the beef roast we had from other place, it was more like braised beef but delicious. The portion’s huge, there’s small portion available and that was already big.

Cool place to pass by for drinks and snacks!

Popped in last night after doing a quick Google search for a decent fish and chips. I was not disappointed. Fish was beautiful, light and crispy batter, beautifully flakey fish with nice thick-cut chips.

A nice neighbourhood pub and good food at reasonable prices, with friendly staff and a warm welcome. However, it is impossible to check availability for tables on the day as every time I have called (on three or four separate days, during opening hours) nobody answers the phone! The booking system online is fine, but relies on the pub responding to an email (typically the following afternoon) so isn't much use for last minute tables. A real shame, as there have been a number of occasions recently when we would have popped across town for dinner on a relative whim, but ended up going elsewhere as we didn't want to go out of our way and then find they were fully booked/weren't serving. Please either answer the phone or get a live online booking system!

Lovely small pub. So busy we had to sit outside.

Brilliant kind staff who didn’t mind us being late and holding out food for us. Lovely atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Had a brilliant Sunday lunch in this charming pub. The food was delicious, especially the roasts of which there were several to choose from. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Sampled beautiful smoked salmon whilst popping in for a drink. Every Tuesday is a delicious Tuesday fish menu!

Don't judge a book by its cover. The food was great and really well priced. Be ready for a bit of banter - we loved it. Really dog friendly. All in all an unusual experience for Cambridge.

The lunch was very dissappointing especially as the price was £16.50! The dinner w3as luke warm and the set vegetables were uninspiring, butternut squash puree a tablespoon of broad beans and peas and braised fennel. Would have been far better to have had carrots or broccoli. The potatoes were miniscule. Only options for lunch were a vegetarian choice or Lamb or Pork. Will find somewhere else in future,

Great local pub atmosphere with authentic British food and beer.

Booked a Sunday lunch here because the reviews are so good. Found it very disappointing! There are only 6 tables and they do timed sittings, so with only 3 roast choices it should have been pretty quick. They seated us on time and then everyone else got their food. I kept reassuring the family that they must have a system, but after 45 mins and having watched all the other tables get and eat their food, I asked the waiter to take our order. They were pleasant enough but offered no apology for the fact that we’d been forgotten. There’s only 6 tables, and they are wedged into a tiny room so he had regularly walked past to deliver the other food! Started to feel like they were giving us poor service intentionally! The food was ok when we finally got it. Just ate it and left quickly because the room is so noisy and small and we’d had enough by then. Ruined my son’s birthday, won’t be back.

Food good but the 2 men were 1 scruffy and 2 v slow .

We visited this pub to try their sunday roast and were very pleased. The roast was quite large and really delicious. The staff were also so helpful and friendly. I would also like to point out that they are dog-friendly. I will definitely visit again!

A deceptively simple pub that serves excellent food at pretty reasonable prices. Service was good and the wine was good, what more can you ask. My only feedback would be that the decor was a little patchy and could probably do with some attention but not too bad and apart from that I would absolutely recommend.

Marvellous pub for Sunday lunch and more besides. Small and cozy boozer in a quiet Cambridge side street. Photo is Smoked beef brisket lunch…

Was really disappointed. I booked due to the good reviews, which did not reflect my experience at all. The service was slow to see us to our table and take our order. The roast choices were limited and the one I wanted out of stock. The Wellington had too much potato and did not meet the description. The pudding choice was limited. I was looking forward to a great pub Sunday roast and did not enjoy any aspect. I would not go back and surprised I had to pay a deposit to secure the table as I thought that meant it would be good. I'm not even sure they took the deposit off the bill. We couldn't get out of there quick enough so just paid and left.

First visit even though ive been living locally all my life. Came here with family for a spot of lunch and ended up enjoying aa sunday roast. Very small menu with only a few Roasts available but makes choosing much easier. Food was presented beautifully, tasty and hot and very speedily arrived at the table. Staff were all very friendly and cheery

Food presented beautifully, hot and tasty. Staff were all very pleasant. Wil return

An absolute gem! The freshest seafood I've ever had as it arrived the same time we did. The seabream was delicate and perfectly cooked and the dressed crab was fantastic! Oysters were sweet and delicious... and a great pint too! We will definitely come back when we travel through Cambridge again. The staff were so accommodating and friendly and really went the extra mile, I felt like I was at home.

Really friendly. Just called in for one as killing time for the bus. Will certainly return

The Clarendon has always been popular and you can see why. Locals know this to be a gem. On my most recent visit the food and the service was exceptional, so give it a try, book early though. A big well done to all

I’ll keep it short and sweet. That was the best Sunday Roast I’ve ever had in Cambridge, and I’ve lived here for 42 years. See you next Sunday.

Lovely staff, great pints and a cozy atmosphere. What more could you ask for? Edit: I absolutely devoured this Espresso martini ma’ashallah Edit 2: just tried out the new fish menu, simply divine, worth a visit!!

Decided to call in after reading online reviews, and more than lived up to it. We arrived on the first night of their 2 week fish menu residency and the mussels and ceviche were incredible. Lovely staff. Great locals. Will come back

The food at The Clarendon Arms is superb! The staff are very friendly.. not to mention their dog that just gives you a warm homely feeling. Highly recommend.

Very good service and food quality

Hearty Sunday roast and delicious desserts. The lamb was maybe a little tough.

Great little pub relaxed and made welcomed

Most of the restaurants are pitched toward students or tourists, with predictable results. This pub is more authentic and off the beaten path, with surprisingly good food and excellent service.

Starving Americans staying in Cambridge, who spent the day touring around London, and craved fish and chips.when we got back to Cambridge, we found Clarendon Arms online and it was very close to where we were staying. Tired from the trip to London we wanted take out. So we headed to Clarendon Arms. There we encountered Rook who went above and beyond and provided service and a meal that I will never forget. The fish was a whole piece of fish that was the best I have ever had (no kidding) and the French fries ranked right there with the fish. Rook packaged the fish and chips with such care that we got back to the flat it was as if it had just come out of the kitchen. Many thanks for the Clarendon staff for making an unforgettable meal. Don’t miss this gem in Cambridge. PS: they have a fabulous menu.

We had family who was working in Cambridge and went out to get take out for the family to enjoy. We asked if they would do fish and chips for take out and they said yes but the chef was worried that the fish would get ruined in transport. He went above and beyond to ensure our meal was amazing and it was! It is some of the best fish and chips we have had and we will definitely be going back to enjoy a pint.

We just had a lovely Sunday Roast. Befor we take the Ferry back to Holland. The smoked beef was delicilous, as was the veggie roast. The dessert was fingerlicking.....

Great place for food and the staff are very attentive. I'll be going back soon. Thank-you.

Superb Sunday Roast. Melt in the mouth beef. It was so good we're booking again for next Sunday.

A small cosy pub but the food was excellent as was the service.

A very friendly and casual pub with great staff and outgoing clientele. Food is both delicious and inexpensive. Give it a try!

Popped in for a drink one afternoon before dinner out and service was so good we came back the next day for lunch. Food was amazing and service from Caleb was 6 star. We rolled out with full stomachs and a big smile on our faces! Would be amazing if I could pick this place up and take it back to Australia with me.

Super Service, witzige Karte, gutes Essen und sehr nette Leute! Preis-Leistung: perfekt!

Lovely local pub, very nice staff and great food, a little bit different to ordinary pub grub

Lovely backstreet pub with great staff and good range of drinks.

A friendly, low key pub with great food and a quiet setting. Amber was an excellent host and a friendly soul!

This was without doubt the most disgusting meal I've ever had the displeasure to encounter. There were only 3 options one of which was veggie (my daughter said it was revolting) and two mains. None of us had the pork so can't comment on that but the beef brisket, despite being really tender, was completely tasteless, the roasties were soggy as were the yorkshire puddings. The spring greens were rubbery and the peas hard - how can you get peas wrong? The only nice thing was the horseradish sauce which came out of a jar. I had one mouthful of each and paid and left in high dudgeon. We went because the internet said it was the best sunday lunch in Cambridge. Obviously this was not true. Shame really as the staff were lovely. Also their weekday menu has a lot of variety and was really tasty. I can only assume the good reviews were written by people with no tastebuds. Needless to say I will not be eating there again

I love the Clarendon. Nice beer, good food. What's not to like.

This remains one of the best pubs in Cambridge great beers and pub food. We had the fish and chips and the Ham both excellent and chips great.

Buen servicio. Buena comida. Local informal y bonito. Típicamente británico. Lo aconsejo 100%

Visited several times over recent years for food often with a group. Always welcoming, always good food, great specials and good Vege options. Very reasonable prices especially for central Cambridge.

Friendly service and great food.

We were looking for an authentic pub experience and of course fish and chips and we were not disappointed. The meal was delicious, with very fresh ingredients! On top of that the service was friendly. Definitely recommend!

The staff were friendly. We enjoyed our roast meal ( belly pork), unfortunately the dessert was disappointing .

My partner and I recently visited Cambridge for a short weekend break. We used Tripadvisor to seek out a place for Sunday lunch and found the Clarendon Arms. When we arrived it looked like a back street pub which it was for all intents and...

Nice staff Drinks: 7/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Prices: 6/10

Popped in for a late lunch after we arrived for an overnight break in Cambridge. The food was absolutely fantastic, as was the service and atmosphere. I really want to come back for Sunday lunch, but get the feeling you'd need to book!! I made a doggy friend, which made my day!

A very welcoming and friendly, food was Sunday lunch which was good would have liked more home cooked, veg frozen, Yorkshire puddings frozen but on the whole tasty. The place itself I must say not a place a would revisit very small seating areas and...

Excellent pub! Food is fantastic, the staff is even more! One of the coolest and warmest places in Cambridge.

Lovely warm place with the most friendly and attentive service. The burger was heavenly. Will go back for them.

We ordered pretty much all the vege dishes from their menu and beers from the tap and were happy with the lot! Staff were very friendly and stopped by for chats and check-ins. They are pet-friendly and were able to accommodate our group with an infant and pram. Overall a great experience and will visit again!

Nice pub only went in for a drink, but the food menu looked nice, so I may return to sample that. Staff were nice and friendly.

Had Saturday lunch for two of us and then Sunday roast lunch for 6. Very quick bar and food service. Really delicious food and charming staff. Didn't get all their names unfortunately,, but Caleb is a big asset to the place.

Very welcoming in particular my dog. We have a very good meal, the service was 1st rate. Only tiny negative was the seating could have been more comfortable, the odd cushion or seat pad for us slightly older diner. We will be back and may...

The beers were hot and not carbonised. Totally flat. It is quite unpleasant to drink.

Rockstar Cambridge pub, great beer, friendly staff, convenient location.

Always good. Too much Millar though.

Good food, good company and welcoming staff

The apple crumble with custard... ask for a scoop of ice cream... It's so nice I'd eat it off the floor. Google says I'm a top 30% pub reviewer, I can die happy

All delicious. Kind people, right price and best code and chips I've ever eaten! One of the best restaurants in Cambridge.

We absolutely loved visiting this pub in central Cambridge. The staff was very friendly and the athmosphere super cozy. They even gave us a little gift to take home back to Germany. We will definitely come back here!

Great atmosphere with friendly bar staff. Nice selection of beer and first class food selection. Prize winning Sunday roast.

Amber and team are amazing. Very friendly, kind and helpful. Highly recommended this place. Arrived in Cambridge to find our accommodation had been cancelled. Found our way to this pub and Amber was so helpful with finding new accommodation/phone numbers etc. Also let me charge...

Great atmosphere and IPA beer. Greetings to the poodle mix with .. no idea with what

A recommend pub/restaurant while we were in Cambridge. We were not disappointed! Bar, food and service were exceptional. Chef uses only fresh ingredients with an imaginative menu. One of the best places in a city full of great places.

New and friendly administration. Great ambience and wonderful food.

We were staying in the apartment (which I would give 10 out of 10 but there is no way to give a review here) above the hair salon right next to this pub, and after a whole day of walking around Cambridge, it was just...

The best Sunday Roast of Cambridge! Just perfect! As well, the service is the best! Will come again <3

Absolutely delicious beef brisket & roast potatoes & veg - best lunch I’ve had in a very long time ❤️

Delightful little pub. Went several Thursday's ago and was rather busy, but the staff managed to squeeze us in even without a reservation. Great wine and liquor selection, less so for beer. We ordered starters and mains, with the fish and chips having the best mushy peas ever. Loved our visit and will definitely visit again.

Great little boozer in central Cambridge, hidden down a backstreet 2 mins walk from University Arms - well worth a visit if you've not been before.

Great little pub with good food and friendly staff..

Went here after reading it had best pub fish and chips in Cambridge. We weren't disappointed. Staff very friendly as well.

Summary notes: 'Busy, local (v tourists), friendly. Venison stew with root mash looks small but is very rich and sufficient. Puddings: apple crumble and shop-like custard were disappointing. Chocolate sponge with cherry was much better. Once again the beer on offer was limited.

Welcoming staff and excellent food. The regular menu is good, but the specials really take it up a notch. Dog friendly!

Pub de quartier plat de fish and chips typique . Accueil très sympathique ambiance bonne enfant. Une petite terrasse permet...

What a lovely place! The food & service were excellent. It was a real pub, not a chain & the welcome from Amber was warm & friendly. We had 3 courses each, & every single thing was delicious. In particular the prawns in garlic &...

You can taste the passion. The staff are very friendly and the chef is passionate about his food and about choosing the best ingredients and making everything fresh and from scratch.

Really friendly, welcoming staff, and splendid choice of music made a very nice solo visit. Food was lovely, and a good selection of beers too. I shall return.

Delicious Sunday roast. Nice old school pub.